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TTG Canada Fest 2023: Closing remarks
Goodbyes from TTG and Destination Canada, plus need-to-know information about how to watch on demand and when the prize winners will be contacted.
TTG Canada Fest 2023: Nova Scotia training
Nova Scotia delivers an educational presentation designed to equip agents with the knowledge they need to sell the destination
TTG Canada Fest 2023: Saskatchewan training
Saskatchewan delivers an educational presentation designed to equip agents with the knowledge they need to sell the destination
TTG Canada Fest 2023: Tourism Whistler & Vancouver training
Tourism Whistler & Vancouver delivers an educational presentation designed to equip agents with the knowledge they need to sell the destination
Iceland's Blue Lagoon closes until after Christmas following major eruption
The famous geothermal spa was forced to close its doors less than 24 hours after it reopened due to new volcanic activity in the area
Kuoni reveals first TV ad for four years as part of 'highly targeted' peaks campaign
Launching on Boxing Day, Kuoni’s campaign will run across streaming services, radio, Spotify, YouTube, press, direct mail and online
Mandarin Oriental announces new resort for Setouchi region
Mandarin Oriental, Setouchi will comprise of three properties across a trio of Japanese islands, joined by a yacht tour
Why some of travel's biggest brands are turning – or returning – to the trade
TTG caught up with a handful of major brands that are either starting to work with agents again, or work with the trade for the first time. Gary Noakes reports
Mondrian opens doors to new Hong Kong venture
The 324-room Mondrian Hong Kong, located in the Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood, marks the group’s first location in Greater China
Blue Bay Travel seeks two key hires to drive 20th anniversary growth push
Agency on the lookout for a cruise product manager and commercial manager to help it achieve its target of 70% growth, set as it marked 20 years of trading this month
Cruise 'quickly becoming hottest holiday ticket in town,' says Royal chief
Clia UK and Ireland chair Ben Bouldin laid bare the capacity challenges facing the sector, but predicted a positive year ahead when addressing the cruise body’s annual Forum on Tuesday (19 December)
Premier Travel reopens Thomas Cook shop with former staff members
Premier Travel has opened its 27th branch in north Norfolk, taking on staff who worked there under previous owners
Scenic Group reveals doubling in winter sales ahead of ‘biggest-ever’ peaks push
Scenic and Emerald Cruises’ trade sales for October to December 2023 have doubled compared to the same time last year as the brands reveal their strongest sales week of 2023
Easyjet confirms major aircraft order to fuel growth into the 2030s
EasyJet seals deal with Airbus for new aircraft that it says will cement growth plans until 2034
Royal Caribbean sales chief Stuart Byron to depart line
Byron’s departure comes just a fortnight after Torey Kings-Hodkin, Royal’s head of sales, joined Disney Destinations International
How an Iberostar Majorca fam showcased the impact of sustainability
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts curated a special sustainability-themed fam for a group of TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Majorca
The dos and don'ts of selling airport lounges
Use lounge passes to add value to clients’ itineraries, but choose them wisely – here are selling tips and the latest news to help you sell this add-on
Checking in to Parisian newcomer Le Grand Mazarin
This newcomer promises style-conscious guests a five-star escape in one of the city’s most enduring neighbourhoods
ECN expands membership with small-vessel cruising operators
ECN chief executive Akvile Marozaite said Atlas Ocean Voyages and Poseidon Expeditions’ products are “what expedition cruising is all about”
‘The travel agent is not dead!’: Agency boss lays out five-branch expansion plan
New Era Travel boss Alan Godfrey has opened two branches in Hampshire in the past 18 months – and has more in his sights
Iceland hit by fresh volcanic eruption near airport and Blue Lagoon
Country’s famous geothermal spa closes its doors once again, less than 24 hours after it reopened, owing to a new, more intense period of volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula
Agents step in to save fitness class for the elderly
Not Just Travel consultants Rachael and Colman Coyne have agreed to pay for all the equipment needed by Colman’s sister Marie to run her fitness class for the elderly
Jet2holidays unveils hotel sustainability labelling scheme
Chief executive Steve Heapy said the new scheme would help agents choose the best accommodation for their clients
Travel jobseeker numbers 'at their highest level since the spring'
‘The travel industry has been crying out all year for quality candidates,’ says C&M Travel Recruitment boss Barbara Kolosinska following a ‘big increase’ in applicants