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‘I booked a couple to Brazil – now they live there!’: 5 times agents changed their clients’ lives for ever

TTG has challenged readers up and down the country to share the best ways in which they had an impact on their clients, showing that travel agents can change lives for ever – not just for the duration of a holiday

The agency using toy turtles to continue their late colleague’s travel dreams

One year on from travel agent Angela Mayall’s sudden passing, and her colleagues are honouring her memory with a cuddly turtle photo challenge

‘Agents are indispensable to our industry – our economic impact report shows that’

According to Carnival UK’s first independent Economic Impact Report, the company is projected to contribute more than £2.5 billion to the overall UK economy over the next five years

Short watch: what's hot in Canada this year and next

Catch up with all the highlights from Rendezvous Canada, the destinations’ signature international marketplace

Air India temporarily suspends two UK routes following Ahmedabad crash

Carrier’s Amritsar and Goa services to Gatwick suspended until "at least" 15 July, while other services to Heathrow and Birmingham will also be operated at a reduced frequency

Five facts you (probably) don’t know about Railbookers

From short breaks to luxurious multi-centre adventures, Railbookers offers seamless rail holidays from any UK station, but there’s more to the operator than you might think

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

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.

‘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

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.

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

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.