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TTG VV Fest 2023: Cocktail daze

Learn how to mix a Gin Rickey, one of the signature cocktails customers can enjoy onboard with Virgin Voyages, as well as how to make the most of the line’s Bar Tab.

TTG VV Fest 2023: Come dine with us (onboard dining)

Take a tour of Virgin Voyages’ restaurants and bars onboard its Lady Ships, from the signature Razzle Dazzle restaurant to The Test Kitchen experimental eatery.

TTG VV Fest 2023: It's a shore thing (shore excursions)

Dig deep into the destinations and onshore experiences Sailors can discover when they set sail with Virgin Voyages. Tune in to hear about voyages to Greece and beyond.

TTG VV Fest 2023: Get in ship shape (meet the fleet)

Your ultimate guide to the Lady Ships, including deck layouts, cabin types, iconic features, activities and entertainment, plus lead-in fares and inclusions.

TTG VV Fest 2023: Reasons to believe (latest news)

Hear the latest news from Virgin Voyages, including details of upcoming ship launches, trending itineraries, onboard developments, ship visits and training opportunities. There will be plenty of top marketing tips to glean here.

TTG VV Fest 2023: Ahoy sailor! (client matching)

Pair your Sailors to their perfect voyage. Whether you’ve got a group of friends seeking a glamorous girls’ trip, a luxury-loving couple or a multi-generational family of adults, this session detailing Virgin Voyages’ best itineraries promises you’ll discover an adventure for everyone.

Riviera Travel promotes Sarah Fowler to role of marketing director

Fowler will take over key responsibilities from chief customer and strategy officer Simon Michaelides, who is leaving the business for personal reasons

Holland America Line puts first ex-UK sailing for five years on sale

Nieuw Statendam will operate the 11-day Iberian itinerary, which will depart Dover on 8 September

Colosseum vandals identified as UK tourists by Italian police

The duo – thought to be called Ivan and Hayley – were identified by authorities from footage posted online

'I introduced four-day weeks for our agents and there have been no negatives'

Althams Travel revolutionised its way of working in 2022 when staff were switched to four-day contracts with no salary reduction.

The secret to successful marketing in a sluggish economy

The kids’ exams are (almost) done, school sports days are underway and we are hurtling towards the start of the British summer holiday season.

This year’s big break coincides with a decidedly schizophrenic economic situation as indicators and forecasters waver between modest growth and, fuelled by ever-increasing numbers of people needing to re-mortgage at much higher levels, a recession coming after all.

Agency pledges to 'rescue' people's summers with dramatic lates pitch

Scotland’s Barrhead Travel launched the campaign as demand for late bookings continues to increase

Package holiday prices rising faster than inflation, data finds

TravelSupermarket data for a report on holiday costs revealed prices to popular destinations have risen in 2023, but so has interest in overseas travel

Paris protests prompt FCDO warning for Brits travelling to France

The warning comes as the French government continues to battle unrest in the capital following the shooting of a teenager

Major European OTAs agree significant EU refund concession

Brands, including eDreams, Opodo, GotoGate and Kiwi.com, agree to refund customers within 14 days in the event of a flight cancellation

Copenhagen airport boss to succeed Holland-Kaye as Heathrow chief

Thomas Woldbye will replace John Holland-Kaye when he steps down later this year after nearly 10 years in post

New transatlantic carrier secures three more A380s ahead of 2024 launch

Global airlines has purchased the additional aircraft for an undisclosed figure and the airline is now developing plans for their refit and return to service

Which? renews plea to govt to give the CAA teeth to take on the airlines

The call from Which? comes as the UK marks 20 years of no fines or other financial penalties being issued to airlines after action taken by the CAA

Agent's fully clothed pool dive becomes viral video hit

"I had no idea what other people thought of me – I was just in my own little world," Not Just Travel consultant Sabina Clay told TTG

Travel’s stark climate challenges laid bare in new report

Green lobby group Transport & Environment said the Climate Change Committee’s report was evidence of the government ’dropping the ball’ on aviation emissions

Henbury Travel MD Richard Slater appointed to Abta board

Slater said he will utilises his experience of – and commitment to – the high street travel agency market to help develop the future strategy of the association

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Expedition Cruise Network to launch in-person agent events next year

Chair Martin Johnson and chief executive Akvile Marozaite reveal to TTG the group’s plans to expand its activity with agents

TTG Media named publishing industry leader on sustainability

TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes campaign named Sustainability Initiative of the Year at 2023 Professional Publisher Association Awards