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Booking.com to start packaging Ryanair flights

OTA and its sub-brands join budget carrier's list of 'approved OTA' partners

Carbon monoxide alarms go on sale at UK airports after industry-backed campaign

The potentially life-saving portable alarms will be available at 14 UK airports after WHSmith agreed to stock them

Download the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026 entry pack for entry criteria, how to submit, and tips and guidance on how to write an award-winning entry.

Clia UK chief Andy Harmer: Nearly a third of passengers are new to cruise – here's how agents can capitalise on this

In our diverse market, customers require clear insight and need agents to offer genuine expertise. They want to feel reassured their holiday is being planned by someone who understands the ships, the destinations and the differences between the lines. In short, knowledge has become a crucial currency.

Specialist op makes product 'pledge' after growing UK sales by a fifth

The small groups specialist plans to celebrate 35 years in operation by launching more products and ’re-engineering’ some of its current trips

Explore the TTG Selling Guides

The guides are compiled in collaboration with tourist boards or sector-specific organisations, like the Expedition Cruise Network, and as such contain information and insight straight from the source.

Other pages on the destination-focused selling guides include a flights guide; detailed itineraries; accommodation and "best time to travel" tips; a "what's on" section; and a page dedicated to responsible travel to the destination.

The sector-specific guides cover of FAQs, destinations of note, sustainability, discounts and more.

Adore Holidays and Cruises seeks experienced agents 'not side hustlers' for new homeworking division

'We're not a side hustle,' says Adore Holidays and Cruises boss Ian Gilder, who is waiving the agency's sign up fee for the first 10 new joiners

Prince Harry pays tribute to outgoing travel charity chief Sally Davey

Duke of Sussex says Davey will leave a 'lasting impact on the organisation and the travel and tourism industry'

Baggage screeners call off strike this weekend

Action over 29 August to 2 September will no longer take place

Why Brussels makes the perfect weekend break for clients

Brussels is perhaps better known for dry, dull institutions like the European Parliament – but it's time to think again about Belgium's capital

Ambassador rapped for ad featuring 'misleading' second guest price

Line falls foul of the advertising watchdog's guidelines following an email ad purporting to offer 30% off second guest bookings

The right way to sell Sri Lanka? Do it with purpose – and clients will love it

Co-founders of The Conscious Travel Foundation Olivia Cryer and Maudie Tomlinson are advocates for a new way of selling travel to Sri Lanka

'Star of the Seas offers better value than a luxury land holiday – if agents pounce at the right moment'

Travelmax’s Savannah Bracewell urges agents to be bold and move quickly when booking ’once-in-a-lifetime’ trips on Star of the Seas

Hays Travel opens new branch close to Luton airport after Jet2holidays launch

Hays Travel’s new store in Dunstable is just nine miles from Luton airport and follows the launch of Jet2’s newest base there in April

What does Instagram’s new indexing policy mean for travel agents?

In July, Instagram rolled out a change that expanded how content from their platform was indexed in Google. But what impact will this have in the travel industry?

Lisa Fitzell joins Audley Travel after standing down as If Only and Elegant Resorts MD

Fitzell to take up new role as Audley’s chief product and operations officer in October

Kuoni parent Dertour's acquisition of Hotelplan given the green light by Swiss authorities

Dertour has been cleared by Swiss competition authorities to take over Hotelplan’s brands, including its UK arm comprising Inghams, Explore Worldwide and others

Celebrity Cruises names new sales manager for central England and Northern Ireland

Paula McAreavey has worked in the travel industry for more than 15 years, working in a variety of roles across the sector

Why agents are reclaiming their place on the high street

Hardly a week goes by without TTG reporting on agencies growing their retail footprint, so why are so many deciding now is the time to spread their wings?

Top tips to help you sell Jet2holidays from Birmingham Airport – In The Spotlight

In this new In The Spotlight video with Birmingham Airport you’ll learn about the exciting range of Jet2holidays available this summer – including five new destinations – and hear about the operator’s summer 2026 programme. Discover tools and resources to help you book more, and get an insight into the airport’s latest developments.

'As easyJet holidays turns five, I believe it has Jet2 and Tui firmly in its sights'

Five years on from easyJet holidays launching to the trade, is the future orange? Industry insider Steve Endacott gives his take as the operator marks the milestone

Jet2.com joins Jet2holidays in offering free travel for under-twos

Carrier’s new policy went live on Friday (22 August)

High-net-worth travellers’ top frustrations when booking accommodation revealed

Itinerary clashes and sold-out rooms are just two of the pet peeves facing today’s luxury travellers

The TTG Luxury Travel Awards are back – new venue and categories revealed for 2026

The much-loved afternoon ceremony, hosted once again in association with Silversea, will be back on Friday 6 March