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Abta: Travel agents driving people's 'confidence and keenness' to travel

Chief executive Mark Tanzer praises role of travel agents in driving up confidence among travellers, despite a slight drop in people using travel professionals to book

Winter sun for two: discover Iberostar’s handpicked escapes for couples

With winter on the horizon, customers will be seeking mid-range destinations with year-round warmth such as the Canaries and North Africa. If those clients include discerning, responsible tourism-minded couples, Iberostar is well worth a look.

Not only does the hotel group have adult-only properties in winter sun favourites, but also a Star Prestige upgrade option at selected resorts, bringing access to exclusive tranquil areas. In addition, several hotels have locations particularly suited to couples.

'We want Intrepid Travel to be a household name – agents will play a big part in that'

Jo Reeve, Intrepid Travel general manager UK and Ireland, talks James Chapple through the opportunities for agents to grow in partnership with the brand

Windjammer Landing expands luxury footprint with new Pitons-view villa

As well as upgraded guest rooms, the Leading Hotel of the World now offers La Belle Helene, an exclusive private villa in a seductive location

The Travel Network Group to launch new IT and payments platforms to members

The consortium has confirmed an introduction date for an updated IT system while also signing with a new payments platform

Club Voyages ends eight-month search for second retail shop as business expansion continues

Club Voyages boss Sam Ballard revealed he has been searching for the 'perfect' premises in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, since the start of the year

Jet2.com pays out £58 million to staff as Covid-era share scheme matures

Almost 6,000 Jet2 staff investors will receive an average £10,175 after a share option offered to them in the pandemic matures

MSC Cruises to replace MSC Virtuosa in the UK and drop 'taster' cruises from 2027 programme

MSC Meraviglia will operate 19 voyages ranging from six to 14 nights, visiting new destinations including Ibiza, Gibraltar and Moroccan port Tangier

How to easily sell motorhome holidays with thl

In this new In The Spotlight video with motorhome specialist thl, you'll discover how you can sell this type of holiday with confidence, and learn about thl's popular brands in Australia and New Zealand. Plus, get insider tips on how your customers can make most out of their trip.

'As Barrhead Travel turns 50, you'd be brave to bet against it realising its bold vision'

TTG CEO Daniel Pearce reflects on the Scottish independent's strong 2025 trading figures, its commitment to its people and future goals following its annual conference in Dubrovnik

Is this the best time of year to visit the US? These experts think so...

What is it like to travel to the United States during the country's annual national holiday? We ask a bunch of US tourism experts for their top tips

'There's growth ahead': MSC Cruises weighs up ex-UK deployment changes following 'another strong year'

Antonio Paradiso, MSC Group's cruise division's international sales vice-president, says UK and Ireland currently sits among MSC Cruises' top three source markets

InteleTravel to up focus on luxury market: ‘In times of economic stress, the middle and lower end of the market sees the damage’

InteleTravel's James Ferrara and Tricia Handley-Hughes tell TTG why agents are more commonly turning to travel full-time and what's on the radar in 2026

Intrepid Travel recruits Hays Travel BDM Kaigan Lewis to its trade team

Lewis to look after Intrepid's relationships with agents in the north of England and Scotland

From scoring goals to booking holidays for famous friends: the Premier League footballer who became a Travel Counsellor

James Weir made his Premier League debut for United in 2016 – the same day Marcus Rashford made his – and now sells holidays for a living

Jet2 appoints Kat Davies to newly created role dedicated to supporting non-retail agents

Davies becomes Jet2's first national sales manager – non-retail, with sales executive Kerry Burnham also promoted to business development manager

Agent pledges £10,000 to support next generation of travel talent

Doug, Ruth and Chris Wardle, of Wardle Travel, have created a bursary to help young people attend the ITT conference

Tui and easyJet holidays extend Atols as Jet2 freezes capacity at seven million

EasyJet holidays adds 400,000 seats to its Atol and Tui another 90,000 to its, while Jet2 pauses Atol growth for first time since the pandemic

The luxury eco villas that will be like 'living in a geography book'

One of South Australia's most iconic properties is adding to its accommodation portfolio with the ultimate secluded hideaways

Hurtigruten to operate first 'climate-neutral' cruise this month

Richard With will sail from Bergen to Kirkenes and back again using only advanced biofuel

Tui River Cruises unveils debut programme for first new-build ship Tui Luzia

Tui Luzia will part of a five-ship fleet deployed across the Danube, Belgian and Dutch Waterways, Rhine and Moselle rivers throughout the summer 2027

Ocean Florida launches first travel trade guide

US specialist is promoting a glossy new agent brochure, designed to drive bookings across Florida and beyond, and with a dedicated section for Fifa 2026

'Three birthday cakes, but that's not the only reason I fell in love with this region'

Firecrest Travel's Helen Bateman found laidback luxury and genuine hospitality when she travelled around Kerala earlier this year

Solo travellers, Svalbard rules and the industry's 'twisted stepchild', plus seven other expedition cruise talking points

Does Svalbard still deliver as a destination? Why are regulations on the rise and how do cruise lines feel about this trend? Everything we learned from Expedition Cruise Network's second conference