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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’

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

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

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.

Responsible Travel

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Choose lodges or tours run by, or in partnership with, local communities, such as those under Namibia’s conservancy system.

The Kaza region

The Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) spans five countries and is rich in biodiversity. Travel with eco-certified operators that respect cross-border conservation efforts and help protect vital elephant migration routes and wetlands.

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A UK roadshow with 10 Namibian suppliers is taking place in London, Bristol and Glasgow in November 2025. Find the full list of events at visitnamibia.com.na/trade-and-roadshows.

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Hotels and lodges

Namibia offers a wide variety of accommodation types, from urban hotels in Windhoek to remote safari lodges and desert retreats. Prices range from £80 for mid-range to £600+ for eco-luxury. New openings include premium options from Naankuse Collection, Ondili Lodges and O&L Leisure. Eco-lodges are increasingly popular, combining sustainable practices with high-end design in areas like Sossusvlei, Damaraland and the Skeleton Coast.