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Tui chief pins slow start to peaks on change in UK strategy
No need for 'aggressive' lates pricing this summer, Tui chief insists
Sebastian Ebel says Tui is well sold in the UK for summer 2025 and will not be as aggressive in late sales pricing as competitors, but signalled bargain prices in the UAE due to the Middle East conflict
Third-party agents help Tui to strongest early summer result for more than a decade
Chief executive Sebastian Ebel has credited the ’proven sales strength’ of both its own agents and partner agencies for its strong showing in the three months to the end of June 2025
Gatwick baggage screeners to walk out over August bank holiday weekend
Strikes by ICTS employees to bookend one of the busiest weekends for travel of the year
Bookings over £100,000 ‘nearly always’ from these professions
A third of these high-net-worth clients had also made a major business move. 
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Poll: Tell us what would help you sell more cruise

Our previous Cruise Insight report, published in June, explored the ocean cruise market, examining what it’s like to sell ocean cruise in 2025.

Travel Village shares vision to cement itself as a 'national brand'
The Blackpool-based agency and cruise specialist, which operates the Southampton Cruise Centre brand, has shop in the seaside town plus close to 100 homeworkers dotted across the country
Behind the scenes on a fam trip to St Kitts and Antigua with British Airways
British Airways hosted TTG and nine agents on a fam trip to St Kitts and Antigua, where the agents discovered all the Caribbean twin centre has to offer through cooking classes, authentic nightlife experiences and walking tours – and they sampled a few of the destination’s top luxury hotels
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Virgin Atlantic debuts 'gamified' training modules for agents
Carrier has revamped its Sky High Club agents’ training modules and detailed capacity increases on key routes this winter
Spa Travel credits 'always around' mentality for confidence to cut staff hours as it celebrates 45 years
The West Yorkshire agency celebrated its birthday with a roadshow for 250 clients with 40 operators attending
Constantinou Bros recruits Vicky McGlynn from ITC and promotes Mark Richardson
McGlynn joins Cypriot hotel firm as sales manager north while Richardson takes up new head of sales role for the UK and Ireland following an uptick in sales through agents
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Crystal partners with Abercrombie & Kent to offer new pre- and post-cruise extensions
The luxury cruise line’s new programme offers a wide range of land-based experiences before and after the voyage. 
Secrets of Ceylon expands portfolio and adds new operator partner
The hotel collection now numbers 13 characterful four-star properties across the island
Is it time for Ecuador to make a comeback?

Internal unrest, political instability, an electricity crisis caused by a severe drought… clients could be forgiven for wanting to avoid Ecuador, when they have read the international news headlines. 

Westoe Travel upgrades van used to deliver tickets to customers following Royal Mail shake-up
The South Shields-based agency mainly delivers theatre and train tickets to its Rail Adventures customers
'One size doesn't fit all': Riviera Travel restructures trade team to boost business efficiency
River cruise and touring specialist also plans to grow team to offer more specialised support to agents
A&K Sanctuary unveils new luxury riverboat with ‘palace’ inspiration
Named after the Turkish word for ‘palace’, Nile Seray will make its debut in 2026
Portuguese baggage handlers to stage latest in series of four-day summer strikes this weekend
Baggage handlers at Portugal’s main airports will strike from Thursday 8 August to Monday 11 August, the second in a month-long series of walkouts
Booking the newly renovated Grecotel Filoxenia Kalamata with easyJet holidays – In The Spotlight
Hear about the incredible Grecotel Filoxenia Kalamata hotel, discover the features your clients will love and find out how you can book the hotel with easyJet holidays. Plus, you could win a five-night holiday for two people so you can experience it for yourself!
The direct route from Manchester to Shanghai opening up new business for agents
Manchester Airport now has a non-stop link to Shanghai, China’s commercial capital and the country’s most populous urban area
Crystal Cruises to refresh suites and public areas on Crystal Symphony
Luxury brand’s ship will go into dry dock for three weeks in November
Aqua Expeditions to deploy its first-ever vessel in East Africa next year
The specialist line believes there are no other ultra-luxury yachts available to book by the cabin in the Seychelles
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‘He's our welcoming committee’: meet the pups in travel agents melting hearts

We’re a team of dog lovers here at TTG and we loved speaking to travel agents to gather the most charming stories of pooches brightening agents’ days. This lot certainly boost staff wellbeing, bring smiles to customers, and just occasionally cause a bit of mischief and mayhem at client consultations. 
 

Coconut Travel boss hires husband to lead new homeworking division
Director Claire Smith has asked her husband James to support the agency’s three existing homeworkers and the other five coming joining the business in September
The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Virtual Roadshow to offer training and prizes
Seashells, manatees and American history: how to sell Fort Myers and Sanibel

What is the best way to get to your destination?

Customers can fly direct to Tampa from London Heathrow or Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Air France, or KLM, followed by a two-hour drive to Fort Myers. Car hire starts at £36 per day or customers can opt for pre-booked transfers.