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Latest Hays Travel branch to open 'in the heart of Leeds'

The UK’s largest independent agency will soft launch its Briggate branch in Leeds city centre next week

Why Cusco is more than a jumping-off point for Machu Picchu

Peruvian highlights like Cusco are now easier to access now that Latam Airlines has direct flights between Heathrow and Lima.

Brits ready to take multiple holidays next year and up their spend

Nearly six in 10 Brits will look to book at least three holidays next year, according to Luxury Escapes, with popular extravagances including flight and room upgrades, and fine dining

Meet the Spanish icon celebrating its 40th anniversary

As it celebrates 40 years of its iconic logo, Spain reminds the world of its longstanding appeal that continues to make it such a popular destination today

Best Workplaces in Travel to return in 2024 with widened focus

Companies can apply between 4 December and 31 December at an early-bird rate, which will be fixed at last year’s prices

The Personal Travel Agents renewed its focus on referrals – and it's paying off

TTG’s Harry Kemble caught up with head of the Personal Travel Agents, Sheena Whittle, following the PTAs annual conference to learn more about the difference in their approach to homeworking that sets them apart

Jet2holidays to give away daily prizes in Christmas advent calendar with TTG

The TTG Christmas Countdown in partnership with Jet2holidays returns for a second year, with a host of prizes available throughout December.

The travel trends and buzzwords agents can't afford to ignore next year

Who are Generation T? What’s the deal with ’shoulder shoppers’? And how do you court ’sustainability selectors’? Abta sought to demystify a number of emerging markets at its Travel Trends conference this week – here’s what agents need to know

Prestige Travel reveals winner of £10,000 holiday fund incentive

Pat Cannell, from Macallen Travel in Essex, will be able to put the cash towards a Prestige Travel holiday of her choice

EU to strengthen rights of passengers who book through agents

Other proposals include more protection for multi-modal journeys and automatic refunds for unused vouchers

'People perceive that there’s no market for accessible travel – it’s totally wrong'

’The industry needs to educate everyone about the scale of opportunity,’ Inclu Travel chief executive Richard Thompson tells TTG

'Business as usual' for Cuba specialists despite Tui flight axe

Captivating Cuba and Simply Cuba rebooking clients onto indirect services after Tui confirmed it wouldn’t operate its Manchester-Varadero route next summer, the UK’s only direct Cuba service

Major airlines facing legal challenge over 'misleading' environmental claims

Lawyers acting for UK climate action charity Possible file formal complaints against British Airways and Virgin Atlantic over what the charity alleges are ’misleading claims about their emission reductions’

Hays Travel's Coronation Street branch to open its doors next week

The independent’s tie-in with the world’s longest-running TV soap will see its Weartherfield store make its debut on Monday 4 December

Riviera Travel hands expanded remits to trade relations leadership team

Stuart Milan has been promoted to the role of trading director, while Tom Morgan becomes head of international sales and Vicky Billing head of trade and partnerships

Abta seeks industry feedback to boost latest lobbying efforts

According to public affairs director Luke Petherbridge, it’s important the industry has conversation with politicians from all sides

'Seeing Branson's entrepreneurial spirit has led me to say 'yes' more often'

A cruise industry career has drawn in Virgin Voyages’ Jack Atherton hook, line and sinker.

Jet2 trade chief urges agents not to forget about the lates market during peaks

’Lates is the best marketing tool – clients are in the frame of mind to book,’ Alan Cross told TTG at the Jet2holidays conference in Antalya

Solmar reveals it has taken on more than 450 former James Villas' properties

The Staffordshire-based specialist will go into 2024 with a record 2,000-plus properties in its portfolio across Europe and Florida following Awaze’s decision to close its James Villas brand

Norwegian Cruise Line formally names second Prima-class ship Viva

The ship’s godfather, Grammy-nominated singer and producer Luis Fonsi, formally christened Viva on Wednesday (29 November) in Miami

New research reveals the world’s most expensive cities

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its annual Worldwide Cost of Living Index, ranking the top 10 most expensive cities in the world

Tui holds firm on captive dolphin attraction sales despite agent pressure

Tui UK boss says it will let consumers decide whether to visit attractions featuring captive dolphins

Transport sec urges aviation sector to 'deliver outcomes' for greener flying

Mark Harper has stressed commitment to aviation carbon reduction but says it’s the industry’s role to innovate

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