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I set up a luxury travel agency to ‘scratch a military itch’

A top advisor has revealed why he launched a luxury agency with military ethos after being named one of the finalists of the 2025 TTG 30 Under 30.

On the Beach to shut Classic Collection putting 26 jobs at risk

The OTA acquired Classic for £20 million back in August 2018 but will now begin 'an orderly wind down' of the brand

The great grandparent exodus: is a rise in summer childcare duties driving a new peak travel period?

Agents confirm September and October becoming increasingly popular months for travel for people aged 45 and above

London agency to expand team after opening new appointment-only office

Travel Gallery is looking to hire two more travel planners as it celebrates the opening of its new Kensington office

I joined my best friend at a ‘flexible’ homeworking agency – without losing my independence

Moreno Intranova says he has more freedom since joining best friend Claire Thorley at Elegant Resorts

Trains, no planes and richer experiences: discovering France and Switzerland with Intrepid

Nine 2025 TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Training discovered the pleasures of rail travel on Intrepid’s first no-fly fam trip through France and Switzerland

ITC hires Suzanne Warren to boost ‘paramount trade partnerships’ following Cheryl Elliott-Edwards’ departure

Reporting directly into national trade partnership manager Gary Bates, Warren will build the southern region’s trade relations for Inspiring Travel, Regent Holidays, Rainbow Tours and Spectate.

Warren has worked extensively in the travel industry, including a career at Riviera Travel and Constantinou Bros Hotels, before Mundy Cruising.

Bates said: “Suzanne brings a wealth of experience to the role and we are very excited for her to meet the amazing agents in her remit area.

HX chief commercial officer Alex Delamere-White to follow chief financial officer out the door following restructure

Delamere-White joined HX Hurtigruten Expeditions in July 2023 and went onto 'spearhead' the brand's journey to becoming a standalone brand and separating from its sister company Hurtigruten

CLS Travel finally opens its doors – and attracts literal coachload of well-wishers

Homeworker turned high street agent Clare Stege welcomed some unexpected guests to the opening of her first shop

'Fantastic friend', cat lover and Steven Seagal admirer: travel remembers Yorkshire Travel Trade Ball founder Sandy Murray

Sandy's Travel Escapes owner Sandy Murray died peacefully on Saturday (20 September) after a period of ill health

Hays Travel's new Burnley branch brings store manager full circle after 27 years

Natalie Lowcock returns to the Lancashire town where she started her career in travel 27 years ago with Going Places

Tui expects annual profits to rise in defiance of 'competitive' market and flat bookings profile

Tui has achieved a small increase in summer UK bookings following a capacity freeze but warned of a tough market

Tui to open new properties in Turkey, Sardinia and Spain in time for summer 2026

Plans include two new hotels in Turkey, including a fourth with joint venture partner Akra Hotels, and a refurbished hotel in Spain

Forget what you know about Majorca... this hotel rewrites the rulebook

From the moment I walked through the sliding doors at Iberostar’s Selection Es Trenc hotel I found it easy to relax. Rather than hunching over a cramped check-in desk with my luggage in tow, I was gently whisked to a sumptuous seating area in the lobby and invited to complete check-in via an iPad with one of the friendly hotel team, with a refreshing fruity mocktail in my hand.

'There was a real buzz': Customers and suppliers flock to support Halstead Travel as agency opens first high street shop

Halstead Travel owner Arline Sloan has ambitions to open more shops in the future after her first in Coggeshall, Essex

Davina McCall: 'I was mad to stop using a travel agent'

McCall sat down with TTG to discuss her travel loves, future trips – and why she’ll never book her own holiday again

Heathrow among European airports still recovering from weekend cyber attack

LHR, Brussels, Frankfurt and other major European airports hit by attack on supplier Collins Aerospace's systems

Gatwick opponents pledge court challenge as second runway is approved

It comes after government gave Gatwick's plans to bring its second runway into regular use the green light subject to noise pollution measures

Tour operator jailed for £50,000 Covid bounce back loan fraud

Raja Imtiaz secured a second bounce back loan for his business despite only being entitled to one

Orient Express boss shares top priority as luxury brand enters next era

The historic brand is set to become the only ultra-luxury operator providing rail, ocean and hotel experiences

Barnt Green Travel Lounge sets up homeworking division as in-house staffing costs rise

Agency to expand through additional homeworkers rather than new salaried staff

'My posts inspired an agent friend to book this cruise for a client'

A recent fam trip convinced Becky Walker, travel consultant with Club Voyages, that small ship sailing is the way forward

Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas to launch earlier and offer more sailings

Each of the additional cruises will depart from Civitavecchia, Italy, on 11, 18 and 25 July before the ship moves to Barcelona

Tui to open five hotels in future 'leading sun and beach destination' Oman

New hotels 'expected to welcome guests as early as winter 2028'