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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

Essential information

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

The powerful free marketing tool that could transform your cruise business

The entrepreneurs behind an interactive new digital platform, which logs cruise routes, are encouraging agents to make use of their free mapping technology.

The Cruise Globe is the world’s first free-to-use website that allows travellers to accurately map out their cruise history.

The maps are created using AIS satellite ship tracking data, which is more typically used by the marine industry for collision avoidance and insurance. This is the first time the data has had a consumer application.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises to host more than 600 agents this summer

More than 600 agents will board Seven Seas Grandeur this summer when it calls at four UK ports, marking the ship’s debut northern Europe itinerary

Designer Travel to celebrate record-breaking year at Abu Dhabi conference

The luxury homeworking agency is welcoming more than 100 of its top-selling advisors in Abu Dhabi

The agent getting her face out there – on the side of the local car wash, plus 8 other TTNG business tips

Six agency bosses took to the stage at the Travel Network Group conference in Bucharest to discuss business nuts and bolts, from marketing and expansion to social media and Christmas working hours

Agents – if something goes wrong, are you ready for when the spotlight falls on you?

As a travel agent, have you ever wondered about your responsibilities when something goes wrong for a customer on holiday? Or for that matter, one of your staff members on a fam?

Julia Lo Bue-Said and Jo Rzymowska recognised in King's Birthday Honours

Advantage chief executive Lo Bue-Said has been recognised for her services to business and tourism, and Rzymowska for her efforts to effect change in the diversity, equity and inclusion space

Great Little Escapes ceases trading as Atol holder prompting CAA advisory to agents

The CAA has issued instructions to the trade after Great Little Escapes and subsidiary brands ceased to be an Atol holder on 13 June

'This is how I go the extra mile for my clients – I go with them on holiday'

It’s the prerogative of most travel agents to go the extra mile for their customers but, in Danielle Falcus’ case, she regularly goes more like 5,000

Riviera Travel hands Vicky Billing expanded brief after driving 'rapid' trade growth

Billing, who has overseen nearly 50% year-on-year growth through the trade, has been promoted to director of trade and partnerships UK and Ireland

‘It's comfortable and cosy’: why working from bed is key to this agent’s success

Paula Hansen, co-founder of World Accessible Holidays, lives with a chronic health condition that makes working from an office almost impossible

How to sell vibrant El Gouna with easyjet holidays In The Spotlight

Discover this premier holiday destination in the Red Sea in Egypt, offering world-class amenities and an array of activities in the desert and on the water

Introducing Ella Resorts

Hot off the heels of opening a five-star property in Corfu, Mediterranean hotel collection Ella Resorts is gearing up for another launch early next year, and beyond

Foreign Office advises against all travel to Israel as conflict with Iran escalates

FCDO upgrades advisory to caution against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Murray Travel to launch exclusive Gran Canaria charter programme next year

’The dream is to make the Highlands feel less cut off,’ said the agency’s co-founder Scott Murray

Expert says one of these is your client's perfect US road trip

With so many thrilling road trips on offer in the US it can take time to find the perfect match. American Affair’s Danny Clifford highlights some of the best options for different client types

How to sell Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ship, Seven Seas Prestige

With reservations for the ship opening this month, here’s everything you need to know to sell Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new ship, Seven Seas Prestige

British national sole survivor of crashed Gatwick-bound Air India flight

Air India flight AI171 crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday (12 June), killing all but one of 242 people onboard

P&O Cruises unveils new ship visit programme with 650 agent places available

The line says more ship visits will be announced later this summer and it hopes to welcome more than 1,000 travel agents onboard this summer