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Why agents should stop relying on referrals, and four other business tips from a marketing expert

David Nickel, founder of marketing agency Jadewolf, shares the five biggest mistakes agents make when promoting their businesses – and how to fix them

Agent calls for greater suicide prevention support at work after own emotional journey

In 2023, Michael Gillies hit rock bottom – burnt out by losing his travel business, heavily in debt, he did the unthinkable when he felt he had nowhere else to turn. Now he’s recovered, he’s determined to make sure others who need it can access the right support

How to choose suppliers that help you cut the carbon footprint of a holiday

How to spot suppliers who prioritise sustainability – and the questions to ask other operators

Barrhead to open third Northern Irish store in 'phenomenal' shopping centre location

In March 2025, the agency confirmed plans to expand into Northern Ireland after one of its stores exceeded its annual target in the first quarter

‘More people have stood on the top of Mt Everest than landed on this Alaskan shore’

There’s a remote cruise your clients can do that will extend their Alaska bragging rights even further – the Aleutian Islands with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Airports get back to normal after problems at Nats control centre prompt UK-wide flight delays

The air traffic control services provider has apologised for delays and cancellations after experiencing technical issues at its Swanwick control centre that covers the London area

Trump's White House has dragged Jet2 into a political firestorm – so should it respond?

After the White House put its own dark spin on the viral "Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday" meme, should the airline and operator respond? And if so, how? Social media strategist Marta Safin, part of the Llama collective of marketing experts, shares her take with TTG

Entry-Exit and Etias: the EU's new biometric border rules and visa waiver explained

The EU will this year start rolling out new border rules that will replace passport stamping, and next year introduce a new Esta-style visa waiver – here’s everything you need to know about the two new systems

Sunlounger Travel launches search for sixth shop after landing £10,000 from Jet2

The agency, which is aiming to grow to 25 branches, is looking to expand deeper into its East Anglia heartland after tapping Jet2’s Scale Up Your Street fund for £10,000

Trump administration hijacks Jet2holidays' advert in memes mocking deportee flights

White House video posted to X and Instagram splices Jet2’s familiar ’Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday’ slogan with footage of US deportee flights in a dark turn for the operator’s viral marketing campaign

Royal Caribbean switches to dynamic pricing following flurry of $10,000 beach club bookings

The family-focused line – part of Royal Caribbean Group – will start welcoming guests to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island later this year

'As AI search becomes the norm, agents must use it to strengthen their claim to being the experts'

As Google doubles down on AI-first search, agents must endure short-term disruption for longer-term gain writes Propellic’s Brennen Bliss for TTG, in the knowledge those who embrace AI as a research assistant rather than resist it altogether stand to strengthen their value and relevance to their clients

Agent invests in ‘aftercare’ app to prevent client loyalty ‘fizzling out’

Emily Grace has teamed up with Georgie Spurling on a wellness app designed to hold guests ‘accountable’ on their wellness journey after they check-out of the hotel.

RSPCA leads renewed calls for Tui to stop selling captive animal attractions

The RSPCA has also pointed out there is a law in England and Wales forbidding brands selling exploitative excursions which has never been implemented

Hays Travel ready to go all-in on cruise with bookable website following Cruise.co.uk deal

Dame Irene Hays added the agency giant remained in an acquisitive mood should any suitable opportunities emerge

First look at NCL's upgraded 270-acre private island featuring new waterpark with 19 slides

The cruise line – part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings – expects to welcome a million guests to Great Stirrup Cay across 15 of its ships next year

'It took me seconds to say yes!': Lynsey Jones on her 'shock' redundancy and new start with Ambassador

Balkan Holidays’ head of sales’s professional world came crashing down in April 2025 when she was made redundant but she is now back doing what she loves the most – helping agents sell more holidays

Hays Travel acquires Cruise.co.uk to expand into online cruise market

Hays hails deal as its biggest since acquiring Thomas Cook in 2019

Growth in pay for 'standard' travel jobs failing to keep pace with higher earning roles

’Wages for these positions need to at least match the rate of inflation or our industry risks missing out on top graduates who could otherwise have a long and fulfilling career within travel,’ warns C&M Travel Recruitment chief Barbara Kolosinska

How agents can sell a no-fly trip to three French hot spots

Paris, Provence, St Tropez: could there be a better trio of sophistication? And clients can also do them all without ever getting on a flight.

Here's how to put a different spin on Queensland for your clients

From bush camping in an ancient outback museum to farm-to-table tours, Tropical Northern Queensland is weaving Indigenous-led tourism around established hero products

Travel Chaps owners joined by new staff and supplier reps for official shop opening

Matt and Ashley Phillips, whose background is in hospitality, joined the travel industry during the pandemic, setting up their agency with Not Just Travel

Turkey Tourism: 'Agents' knowledge of the range of options Turkey offers is crucial to us'

Turkey’s efforts to extend the summer season and shift the spotlight onto lesser-known destinations is bearing fruit, and agents stand to benefit, Turkey’s tourism lead tells TTG’s Gary Noakes

Titan Travel hires Virgin Voyages' Andrea Jones as trade team expansion continues

Senior sales manager role Jones will manage a range of strategic accounts across the UK ’to drive deeper relationships and forge mutually beneficial business growth plans’