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'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

Valencia region

There are places in which you simply are; there are places in which you really live.

The Region of Valencia is a unique spot within Spanish territory, not only because it possesses an exceptional location and climate next to the Mediterranean, but also because of the vibrant and luminous feel of all of its nooks and crannies.

EasyJet launches thousands of packages and 15 new routes from Birmingham

To mark the launch of the new routes, agents have been given the chance to win a £300 shopping voucher

Operator launches global hunt for Colosseum vandals 'Ivan and Hayley'

G Adventures is searching for a couple who allegedly defaced Rome’s Colosseum by carving their names into it

Leger Holidays and Shearings open 2025 EU bookings

Deposits will start from £50 per person at Leger Holidays, while Shearings has launched a £1 per person offer on bookings made up to 31 July

Travel Bureau eyes bright future following David Speakman acquisition

Owners Jeanne Lally and Anne Bromley said they would be able to "significantly upgrade" their shop and technology following investment from Travel Counsellors founder David Speakman

Travel Counsellors team hike three peaks in two days for charity

The group braved the weather on Saturday (24 June) and hiked Scafell Pike before heading to Snowdon, completing the hike in five hours

Manchester airport workers secure new pay deal worth 17%

Unite union hails new deal for more than 2,000 workers at north-west airport

UK and New Zealand extend working holiday visa scheme

Expanded on Thursday (30 June), the scheme increases the age limit from 30 to 35 while extending the visa to three years

Gold Medal puts new Dubai and Arabia programme on sale

Launched on Thursday (29 June), the 116-page brochure features 12 new properties as well as eight new experiences, including zip-lining