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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
Tui, Riviera Travel, MSC Cruises: all the latest travel trade people moves
Moves this week include Attraction World Group chief financial officer Joe Hyland taking the top job, while MSC Cruises hires former Balkan Holidays RSM Natasha Smith
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TTG Abu Dhabi Selling Guide: your go-to resource for selling the emirate
From flight guides to marketing tips from key operators, the new TTG Abu Dhabi Selling Guide – compiled with the tourist board – contains succinct information on everything agents need to sell holidays to the UAE’s capital
Top London hotel to give agents commission within 24 hours of guest departure
Agents often have to wait between 30 and 60 days to make money from their bookings.
Sail in Greece plans fleet expansion after making waves with the trade
Sail in Greece noted around 70% of customers aged between 18 to 35 booked direct, while around 90% of clients aged 50 and above booked through agents
Travel Counsellor Jodi Kerr explored Route 66 on last year’s Midwest Memories MegaFam itinerary
Eight top tips to help you sell Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th anniversary
With the centenary of Route 66 marked next year, Travel Counsellor Jodi Kerr shares her advice for selling the iconic highway
“My client's partner proposed in front of penguins for £24,000 – here’s what happened next”
Ross Johnson, founder of Travlux, chose Ponant to be his first ever Antarctica booking after being wowed by one its educational trips. 
Attraction World names new chief with bosses Nicholls and Mahoney set to depart
Attraction World Group has named Joe Hyland as new chief executive after the former post holder and chief commercial officer leave the business, with both remaining tight-lipped about their future plans
Marella Cruises details return to Tunisia in winter 2026/27 programme
Tui’s UK cruise brand is to return to Tunisia after an absence of more than 10 years in the 2026/27 season, with several new ports also confirmed by Marella Cruises
'There's little I haven't seen': agent Andrew Rowdon shares his 40 years of learning
Andrew Rowdon talks Ilaria Grasso Macola through his 40-year career in travel, from the internet’s advent to AI (passing through wars, natural disasters and a pandemic)