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Eurostar to launch two new London routes to Frankfurt and Geneva

The additions come as Eurostar’s more than 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel rail services looks set to come under threat from several potential competitors

Can travel embrace AI while retaining its human touch? Plus, 12 other ITT conference highlights

The war for talent, travel’s stand on DEI, and AI’s coming of age were among the key talking points at the 2025 ITT conference in Sardinia this week...

Turkish Airlines ramps up UK and Ireland summer schedule

Turkish Airlines has added a raft of new frequencies to major UK and Ireland airports as demand spikes for Istanbul and destinations beyond the carrier’s home hub

Clients concerned about crowds in Alaska? This could be the ship for them

With critics warning that bigger ships are swamping Alaska’s ports, your clients might feel more comfortable on a smaller ship such as Oceania Cruises’ Riviera

Northern Irish agency raises £10,000 for ‘emotional’ cause with extreme cycle

Oasis Travel cycled for 48 hours non-stop to complete the epic challenge.

Swords Travel launches in-house tour operator to fill 'gaps' in luxury market

The agency said the venture would better serve clients and address product gaps, while stressing 80% of its business will continue to come through collaborations with partners

'Lean on our specialists' expertise to sell Italy,' association urges agents

Abtoi chair Lisa Leggate told TTG the best way for the association’s members to get closer to the trade is through networking and events such as WTM

Four dos and don'ts to avoid carelessness when promoting your green credentials

Sustainability strategist Rachel McCaffrey, a member of the We Are Llama travel marketing collective, explores how agents can keep their sustainability marketing the right side of regulations

Railbookers' new trade team, agent tools and incredible portfolio In The Spotlight

Hear about the operator’s fantastic support for agents, find out what you can book and discover why your customers will love a holiday with Railbookers

Join the TTG Luxury Journey to Aruba this summer

Luxury travel advisors have a chance to experience a slice of luxury in the Caribbean this August on the exciting new TTG Luxury Journey to Aruba

Grecotel teams up with Goop wellness expert to launch new spa programme

The Greek luxury hotel brand has rolled out the experience at Cape Sounio, one of its two Athenian properties.

How to generate £500,000+ from a client event

Client events are a mainstay for many agencies, with some generating revenue in the hundreds of thousands. Three high-flying travel businesses share what works for them

Payday driving booking spikes that could replace traditional peaks, says agency

Increased demand soon after payday has prompted The Personal Travel Consultants to wonder whether the traditional peak booking periods are ending

‘I tried all the rides and attractions at Epic Universe – here are my Top 5’

Universal’s $7 billion opening is the first completely new theme park in Orlando for 25 years – but is it worth the wait?

Malaysia relying on UK agents to increase tourist numbers, deputy PM says

Malaysian deputy prime minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the government’s intention to increase the number of UK tourists to the country to 500,000 in 2026

Cruise veteran urges luxury lines to copy Gucci and Armani's pricing strategies

Steve Odell, senior vice-president, international and consumer sales for Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises, revealed Oceania is currently undergoing a rebranding exercise

Panama City Beach: nine reasons to sell this panhandle paradise

We all know by now there is so much more to Florida than its theme parks, and Panama City Beach is here to tell you why you should be sending your clients to the state’s “Real. Fun. Beach”

Why Canada’s tourism chiefs have taken a bold new direction…

Landscapes and nature have been dropped from one tourist board’s latest campaign in favour of more authentic content

Jet2 releases four million seats as part of largest-ever winter programme

It is launching two new winter routes – Bournemouth to Malaga and Luton to Majorca – while also expanding its Morocco, Malta and Madeira programmes

How I landed a £40k Cunard booking after stepping off Queen Mary 2

GoCruise & Travel franchisee Zoe Coope said agents should ’go the extra mile’ when making big bookings, as these types of holidays are ’a big event in someone’s life’

Sustainability

Quarter of consumers now booking package holidays, according to Barclays' 10-year review

Barclays has identified an upward trend in package holiday demand and spending with travel agents in a report that reviews consumer behaviour over the last decade

Travel brands ‘need a bit more carrot and stick when it comes to decarbonising’

Felix Hamer, expedition line HX’s strategy manager (sustainability), said brands shouldn’t be afraid of admitting they are at the start of a journey, and should start taking whatever action they can – even if it starts with low-hanging fruit – with a focus on transparency rather than perfection in the first instance.

Barrhead to reveal location of new Northern Irish branch 'in coming weeks'

The Scottish agency is currently recruiting ’experienced’ travel professionals to fill positions in its soon-to-be-announced branch in the region