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Business opportunities and forward bookings: top trends from the Vertical Travel Group conference
From business opportunities to new tour operators, here are the main takeaways from the Vertical Travel Group conference of last weekend
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The Travel Suite opens first high street store in Dublin
Chief executive Mary McKenna said it was a "dream come true" to launch the brand’s first physical premise
TTG 30 Under 30 returns: our search for travel's young trailblazers
TTG 30 Under 30 returns: our search for travel's young trailblazers
TTG’s 30 Under 30 is once again on the hunt for the brightest young minds in the travel industry
Wave demand vital, but why not make waves year-round?
P&O Cruises offers agents chance to win tickets to Bafta awards
The line, which is the headline sponsor for the upcoming ceremony, will offer agents two wins to win a spot at the event in May
Kitchen gardens feature across The Pig's eight-strong portfolio
Two Pig hotels slated to open in 2024 and 2025
The Pig Group will open The Pig-on the Farm near Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by The Pig-at Groombridge, close to Tunbridge Wells
Classic reveals winners of Be Our Rep, Be Our Guest initiative
Classic reveals winners of Be Our Rep, Be Our Guest initiative
The nine winners will head to Majorca to work for the brand as an overseas representative
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The yacht cruise that feels like a boutique hotel
As Emerald Cruises prepares to add second ship Emerald Sakara to its ocean fleet, cruise agent David Smith explains what the boutique yachts have to offer.
The design of Six Senses Comino is intended to blur the boundaries between outdoor and indoor spaces
Island of Comino to welcome Six Senses in 2027
Six Senses Comino will open in 2027 across two bays, offering a spa, farm-to-table dining and range of activities
Travel from Switzerland to Italy on the Bernina Express
How you can sell more rail holidays by partnering with Railbookers
Railbookers offers total flexibility and choice for independent rail holidays. Find out how the specialist can help you boost your rail sales
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Everything you need to know to increase your confidence selling rail travel
In this webinar with Railbookers we find out why rail travel is so popular and the hottest tickets right now. We also discover how Railbookers can help you to sell more rail travel and the upgrades the team can suggest to make a trip extra-special
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New trade contact and wellness offering for safari lodge brand Singita
New trade representation and a new wellness philosophy as Safari lodge brand Singita celebrates its 30th anniverary
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Cruise passenger's body ‘kept in drinks cooler for a week’, lawsuit claims
US lawsuit claims Robert Jones’s body was found in an ‘advanced stage of decomposition’ in a drinks cooler onboard Celebrity Equinox
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
Celebrity sales lead Ritzenthaler latest exec to depart line
She becomes the third executive from the cruise line to announce their departure in recent months
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Loganair given green light to switch Derry and Dundee routes to Heathrow
The regional airline announced its intention last week to move the Dundee and Derry flights to the London hub
Eastern Airways operates the route using ATR72-600 aircraft
Eastern Airways launches new Cardiff-Paris service
The new route comes as part of a partnership between the carrier and Air France
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Cunard cancels Queen Mary 2 voyage due to technical issue
The flagship vessel was due to depart Southampton on Sunday (23 April) for New York
There were reports of six-hour delays at Dover (Credit: iStock)
Travellers warned of cross-Channel delays during May bank holiday weekend
The UK Foreign Office has warned those looking to travel from France to the UK this weekend that there may be delays
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Vertical Travel Group homeworker earnings doubled in past year
Business development director Damian McDonough told TTG on Sunday (23 April) it’s not a matter of how many agents Vertical has, but how much they earn as individuals
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New tour operator will give homeworkers more choice, says Vertical Travel Group
General manager Chris Richmond told TTG on Sunday (23 April) Instant4Agents will help agents earn more commissions.
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Peter Healey: ‘Brits book ahead as holiday market currently full’
Bosses at the Vertical Travel Group told TTG agents are extremely busy with 2024 bookings as Brits reserve in advance to find a place at their favourite hotels
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Vertical Travel Group: Our biggest priority is to keep homeworkers happy
Vertical Travel Group’s bosses told TTG homeworkers managing to keep their businesses open during Covid is one of their proudest moments.
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Vertical Travel Group is ready to face any challenges, bosses say
Managing director Yvonne Leslie told TTG on Saturday (22 April) the group can “handle anything” after making it out of Covid.
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Vertical Travel Group launches new in-house tour operator Instant4Agents
The travel group has announced the new tour operator, Instant4Agents, will expand the current portfolio with more destinations, hotels and airlines.
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'Immense' growth opportunities for agents, says Vertical boss Peter Healey
Healey told agents gathered on Saturday for the Vertical annual conference that, post-Covid, the nature of the business has changed and it brings opportunity with it