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NCL, Riviera Travel, Domes Resorts: all the latest travel trade people moves
There are big shoes to fill at Jetset following the departure after more than 20 years of Alison Armstrong, while several other brands have made additions to their trade sales teams
Carrier unveils plans for accreditation of ‘authentic’ agents at second annual retreat
The luxury operator shared more details on the accreditation programme at its annual retreat earlier this week.
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Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group secures approval to launch in Ireland
The group, which comprises Abercrombie & Kent, Cox & Kings and Crystal, can now sell to customers in the republic for the first time
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Jet2holidays ups funding to support the travel agents of tomorrow to £1.4 million
The UK’s largest tour operator plans to invest £1.4 million into its Appoint an Apprentice scheme which is now in its third year
First-of-its-kind super-fam by Visit California open for entries
The Race Across California will see 10 teams of five travel agents from across the UK, Ireland and beyond embark on partially undisclosed, self-drive road trip itineraries spanning the Golden State from 11-18 October.
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‘This is my top tip for clients even slightly interested in space’

Although I have sold Florida as a destination many times, I have never had the opportunity to experience it for myself. Therefore, I was thrilled to be invited on a fam trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Experience Kissimmee in May this year, allowing me to gain first-hand insight into what Orlando has to offer beyond the theme parks we are all familiar with. 

 

Travel Corporation pledges to put agents at the centre of new ‘strategic growth plan’
Trafalgar, Uniworld and Contiki parent to invest in expanding on-the-road sales support for agents and a new inside sales team to grow partnerships
Friends unite to bring a travel agency back to their high street and continue town’s revival
Jeff Ford-Foyne, one of Dee Travel’s four directors, came up with the idea of opening a travel agency in Shotton after working as a taxi driver
Royal Caribbean to revamp Liberty of the Seas ahead of debut UK summer season
The 4,960-passenger ship will replace Independence of the Seas in Southampton next summer
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Top luxury agencies set to be recognised as part of innovative new awards programme
The new initiative by TTG Luxury is set to offer luxury agencies in the UK & Ireland access to first-of-its-kind recognition opportunity.  
Experiential travel reigns but climate is still volatile: luxury experts reveal 2025 travel trends
TTG and PwC once again join forces to present Agenda 2025 Summer Breakfast with a focus on the key drivers affecting luxury travel and its clients in the year ahead
The secret Spanish foodie haven that will leave clients hungry for more
Food and wine is an obsession in Spain’s Costa Brava, where 12 restaurants boast an incredible 17 Michelin stars between them.
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Agenda 2025 – Summer Breakfast
Agenda 2025 - Key drivers for luxury travellers
'US tourism is getting on with business, and boy does it have a story for agents to tell'
The US tourism industry has plenty to shout about if it can find ways to mitigate the Trump effect, writes TTG Media CEO Daniel Pearce from IPW 2025 in Chicago, who believes travel agents can be central to how the country tells its story
Great Little Breaks moves to correct 'damaging' false reports it had collapsed
MD Diana Evans has hit out at two media outlets after they confused it with Great Little Escapes, which has ceased trading as an Atol holder
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Discover the new route to Antalya that earns you Amazon vouchers
Your clients now have even more choice when booking a holiday to Antalya this summer, thanks to a partnership between Anex Tours and MGA Airlines, with an agent incentive rewarding the trade for their support.
The seven habits of high-net-worth clients that agents need to know for 2025
Carrier has shared original data on its bookings over £100,000, offering key insights into who these high spenders are – and what they want from their travel advisor.
TTNG's new cruise sales director unveils conference and ship charter plans
John Wilson, Celebrity Cruises’ former EMEA sales director, told TTG there’s an opportunity for TTNG to capture a larger share of the cruise market, with ocean cruise currently accounting for nearly a quarter of members’ sales
TTNG: 'We believe male mental health needs same level of support as menopause'
The consortium announced several initiatives to help members’ male members of staff with their mental health at its conference in Bucharest
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Here you’ll find the essential information you need to help guide your customers on their next trip to the USA, such as the dialling code, time difference, plug sockets and more.

EasyJet confirms 22 new routes for winter 2025/26 including Belfast-Lapland
EasyJet wil link Northern Ireland to Lapland this winter, claiming a first from Belfast to Finland with its new route – one among 22 it is adding to an expanded schedule
Mary Portas leads changemaking line-up for new TTG Fairer Travel Event
Business guru and broadcaster Mary Portas will lead a line-up of trailblazing changemakers set to share their stories and advice at the first TTG Fairer Travel Event taking place next month
Cutting down to scale up: could working with fewer suppliers be better for agents' businesses?
Choosing the right supplier for your clients when there are hundreds, if not thousands, at your disposal can be a challenging task; TTG spoke to four agents who have decided the time is right to start fishing in a smaller pool