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Three Baldwins Travel shops put up for sale by receivers as efforts to secure jobs continue
Three Baldwins Travel shops in Kent have gone up for sale after receivers were called in to dispose of the assets of the troubled agency chain following the loss of its Iata licence and Abta membership
Aer Lingus to launch new winter sun route to Mexico's Cancun in the new year
Aer Lingus is to begin flights to Cancun early next year as the country marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico
The TTG 30 Under 30 star's bid to get girls crunching numbers
TTG 30 Under 30 star Bethany Francis tells TTG how a solo trip across South America helped her get on the path to a successful career at Tui
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Spain orders closure of 65,000 holiday lets as overtourism protests continue
Spain has ordered 65,000 Airbnb properties to close due to licensing breaches after saying the country had too many holiday lets and not enough rental accommodation for local populations
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Luxury agent's top rules for first-time yacht bookings
David Ox of Winged Boots shares his insights on chartering luxury yachts after reporting an increased demand for the elite experience.
Travel Counsellors, A&K and Small Luxury Hotels chiefs to join first luxury-focused TTG-PWC Agenda panel

Jennifer Charlton, senior vice president sales and business development UK & EMEA, Abercrombie & Kent; Kirsten Hughes, UK managing director and chief commercial officer, Travel Counsellors; and Richard Hyde, chief operating officer and managing director, Small Luxury Hotels of the World are set to offer their industry insights during TTG and PwC’s first-ever luxury-focused Agenda briefing.

Luxury Cornwall specialist seeks agency partners for the first time
A luxury accommodation brand specialising in Cornwall is to work with the trade for the first time and is seeking a suitable agency to boost sales in the UK and international markets
HX planning 'statement' fam for UK and Irish agents to mark 130th anniversary
The 500-passenger Fridtjof Nansen ship will be ’filled’ with travel agents, according to global sales chief Nathaniel Sherborne
‘My career is unconventional, but I’m happy being a disruptor’
A desire to change the narrative around travel to Africa is what led 30 Under 30 star Joyce Oladeinde to switch her career from engineering to marketing
'Many places struggle with overtourism, but our region is still relatively unexplored’
New Deal Europe’s co-founders Tine Murn and Robert Dee tell Rob Gill why they’re backing the Balkans
Namibia: the perfect place for clients thinking ‘where should I travel now?’
The vast wilderness ripe for adventure that is Namibia has a simple new Visa on Arrival process that agents should be aware of when booking. The African destination is also ideal for clients wondering where to go on their next getaway, says tourism director.
Agencies swoop for Baldwins Travel staff after receivers appointed
The 130-year-old Kent-based miniple has had a challenging year after losing both its Advantage Travel Partnership and Abta memberships as well as having its Iata accreditation suspended
9 things we took away from the 2025 Advantage Travel Partnership conference
A new look, a renewed focus on value (and values), ’getting comfortable with the uncomfortable’ and a special anniversary were among the highlights of the 2025 Advantage conference
Industry welcomes new UK-EU agreements on e-gates and youth mobility
Tui said the new ’youth experience’ regime ’could open up hundreds of exciting seasonal overseas job opportunities with Tui for young Brits’
Hurtigruten hands UK chief Iain Powell second promotion 15 months after joining line
Line said the chief commercial officer role will ’therefore be key to creating even greater value for guests and partners around the world’
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Watch: Could this be Florence’s finest crowd-free escape?
A 39-room Small Luxury Hotel of the World on the outskirts of Florence was once Salvador Dali’s retreat of choice. Now, Madeleine Barber finds out if it has what it takes to become your clients’ chosen haunt too
MSC Cruises inks deal with shipbuilding firm to expand World Class fleet
The ocean line will launch World Class 5 and 6 in 2029 and 2030 once they’ve been built
Luxury hotel brand to offer private ‘after-hours’ experiences
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to work directly with agents who wish to book the activities of its new campaign.
Ugandan capital Entebbe joins Gatwick's long-haul route network
Uganda Airlines will operate the route four times a week on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
UK pushing for deal on EU passport e-gate access to cut airport wait times
UK pushing for deal on EU passport e-gate access to cut airport wait times
Move comes as UK seeks new post-Brexit deal with the EU
Baldwins Travel ‘in hands of receivers’ as Abta invites claims for pipeline monies
The Kent-based miniple has had a challenging year so far, losing its membership of the Advantage Travel Partnership and Abta as well as its Iata accreditation
New Costa Rica specialist seeks agents' help as it targets 'unique' niche
Cecropia Travel offers luxury voluntourism and tailor-made itineraries – and is on the hunt for agent partners
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Everything you need to know about Ponant Explorations' luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot
Travellers can follow in the footsteps of the great polar explorers and head to the remotest parts of the world with Ponant Explorations’ Le Commandant Charcot
Agents to gain access to 'unsearchable' luxury product at exclusive event
Ultra 2026 will connect top advisors with some of the industry’s most sought-after suppliers.