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Intrepid expands hotel portfolio with Morocco and Tasmania properties
The two new additions are part of Intrepid’s strategy to grow its portfolio to 20 properties worldwide over the next three years
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St Kitts' new agent portal and upcoming fam In The Spotlight
Hear about St Kitts Tourism’s new travel agent incentive and discover the array of support available to agents through its new trade portal, in this new In The Spotlight video
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10 of the top off-the-beaten-track places for your clients to visit in Ireland
Make your client’s holiday with these suggestions for experiential detours near popular touring routes
TTG 30 Under 30 to host fundraising pub quiz and live music night
The 2024/25 cohort will be raising money for the Marie Curie cancer care charity in support of Virgin Voyages business development manager Layla Davies, whose mum passed away in October from the disease
‘Accessibility is seen as a hassle’ – now one country is on a mission to drive change
Paralympian Ade Adepitan says too many in travel believe customers with accessibility needs “means extra work”
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Agents to gain India booking boost as Virgin Atlantic signs deal with IndiGo
New deal with IndiGo gives agents access to 36 Indian cities and seamless connections via Virgin Atlantic flights
When they tell you they haven't got a budget, and five other things that make agents scream internally
From impossible demands to disrespectful behaviour, what are clients doing that drives agents up the wall?
Celebrity Cruises to pump millions into revamping Solstice series
The line aims to have Celebrity Solstice welcoming guests again by March next year with other vessels in the ship class being upgraded soon after
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Crystal Cruises hires Carnival Cruise Line's Luke Smith to help drive UK and EMEA sales
Prior to joining Crystal, Smith spent more than 12 years at Carnival Cruise Line and a further six-and-a-half years at Carnival UK
All change: how and why travel to Europe is poised for a reset
Despite recent efforts to forge closer post-Brexit ties between the UK and the EU, a new reality for British travellers awaits with biometric checks and visa waivers on the horizon
The Travel Network Group's Managed Service proposition and new chapter In The Spotlight
Discover what differentiates the group’s offering and hear about the variety of support services it could offer your business
Stunning self-drives and luxury eco-lodges: introducing the TTG Namibia Selling Guide
From flight guides to marketing tips from key operators, the new TTG Namibia Selling Guide – compiled with the tourist board – contains succinct information on everything agents need to sell holidays to this stunning southwestern African country
InteleTravel recruits Kelly Cookes from The Advantage Travel Partnership
The Advantage Travel Partnership has lost its chief commercial officer Kelly Cookes to InteleTravel, where she will take on the new role of commercial director from 1 September
Tui River Cruises vows to ‘always’ invite independents onboard to see new products
The adults-only line is set to launch Tui Bahareya and Tui Aria in the next 12 months to meet growing customer demand for itinerary programmes
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Watchdog to probe Kuoni parent Dertour’s deal to buy Hotelplan
Switzerland’s competition authority is to investigate whether the purchase of Hotelplan by Kuoni’s parent company Dertour would create an unfair monopoly for consumers in Switzerland following the announcement of the deal in February
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Jetline Travel’s £4.7 million debts outlined in creditors’ report
Unsecured creditors owed part of the £4.7 million debt run up by Jetline are unlikely to receive any payments, administrators say, with only Barclays likely to receive the full amount owed and staff being the only preferential creditors
A life of luxury? What it takes to be a premium agent in 2025
Should you offer appointments? Are you available 24/7? Find out what it takes to be a luxury agent in 2025
How Kuoni is helping your clients see Sri Lanka with fresh eyes
One operator’s itineraries now feature more original experiences and community-led initiatives, thanks to tighter links with its charitable foundation
Tui promotes Jill Cunningham to lead on third-party and retail sales
Cunningham joined Tui, then Thomson, in 2003 as a holiday rep in Greece and has held a variety of roles since then, including spells as a business development manager and as commercial relations general manager
Is this Australia's best state for adventure seekers?
This year a sprinkling of movie magic – including a digitally remastered Crocodile Dundee – will offer your clients extra incentive to sample the NT’s experiential product
SeaDream Yacht Club hails 'vital' trade as it looks to gain greater UK market foothold
Tower Bridge raised as luxury mega-yacht arrives to court media
Tens of thousands to benefit from scheme incentivising people to opt out of hotel housekeeping
Just a Drop has detailed the success of a project with Park Plaza Hotel Group where guests opt out of housekeeping and donate in return for incentives, including restaurant vouchers
Advantage praises 'remarkable' members for driving record results despite 'challenging' environment
The consortium’s transactional turnover increased significantly to £155 million, up from £116 million, during its 2023/24 financial year, with more than 50 new branches joining the group during this period