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Carnival Cruise Line staff appeal for ‘new job opportunities’ ahead of UK office closure
Several members of the line’s team have confirmed they are looking for work and ’exploring all opportunities’ after parent Carnival Corp last week announced it would shut CCL’s UK office in May
Jet2 finally puts new Jet2Weddings brand on sale through agents
Jet2Weddings was launched as a direct brand late last year and is now available to agents to offer their clients
The local hero who fixed Dubrovnik’s overcrowding problem
Agents no longer need to discourage clients from travelling here as the mayor tells TTG how he’s restoring the city’s damaged reputation
New Jetline owner weighing up whether to retain brand after acquiring assets
Travelodeal has acquired assets belonging to Jetline Holidays and Jetline Cruise parent Jetline Travel went after the brand ceased trading as an Atol holder in March and went into administration
Second TTG Riviera Fest to focus on touring and offer Morocco fam trip
TTG Riviera Fest will return for its second year from 9-13 June with panel discussions, masterclasses and training focusing on the operator’s European and worldwide escorted tours.
‘We were on the verge of complete meltdown’: Branson tears into Trump's tariff war
’He [Trump] is in danger of doing so much damage in the world,’ said Virgin Atlantic chair Sir Richard Branson as the carrier touched down in Riyadh for the first time
'She guided with grace and mentored with kindness': Solmar Villas MD Julie Blake passes aged 47
Tributes paid to villa specialist’s ‘passionate, funny and kind’ leader Blake following her death on Thursday (17 April)
Silversea’s Silver Endeavour returns to the UK for 2025 season
The luxury mega ship is back in Portsmouth to begin its next season of sailings
Hit the heights – a new way to escape in Sri Lanka’s tea country
Uga Halloowella has opened in Sri Lanka’s iconic Central Highlands and TTG Luxury was one of the first to take a look
How your IT carbon footprint impacts the planet – and what agents can do about it
While the scale of the problem of unseen emissions is frightening, we can all make small changes to create a ripple effect in reducing IT’s environmental impact
Heathrow hopeful of having third runway up and running by 2035
Airport working ’at pace’ to deliver expansion plans to government by he summer
South Korea's Seoul to join Virgin Atlantic's network next spring
Daily Heathrow-Seoul service to go on sale on 14 May with first flights departing in late-March 2026
The Boca Raton's Beach Club: the perfect place for your clients' winter escapes
News reporter Ilaria Grasso Macola discovers what it feels like to be one of the first guests at Florida’s newly renovated hotel, The Boca Raton’s Beach Club
Classic Collection adds Luxor, Tangier and Tromso plus more than 600 new hotels
Operator expands online booking portfolio available to agents with new destinations and more hotels in Agadir, Sicily, Malaga, Montenegro and Bulgaria
Agents 'absolutely key' as Houston ramps up sport and Michelin food focus
The secret to growing its visitor numbers? Business travellers returning to this destination as leisure travellers
Fam trip boosts agency's Lapland sales – and inspires agent to lead her own trip
The homeworker who returned from a three-night fam trip to Lapland – and decided to lead her own group tour
Panache Cruises to launch dedicated expedition cruising brand
The luxury cruise agency will unveil its new brand next month
Search for the next TTG 30 Under 30 under way
The scheme, now into its 13th year, is looking for applicants and nominees from across the industry
Pippa O’Keefe leaves 360 Private Travel for new role at luxury competitor
The travel specialist speaks exclusively to TTG Luxury about her recent move to ASmallWorld. 
Oceania and Regent Seven Seas sales teams undergo 'strategic' restructure
The Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brands hope the changes will ensure they ’maintain their lead’ in their respective luxury markets
Why renewably powered holidays should be on your radar – and how to sell them
Today is Earth Day and this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, calls on everyone to unite around renewable energy – this is how the travel industry can play its part
Cox & Kings fixes sights on global expansion under new MD
Agents will play a key role in the growth of one of travel’s most historic brands, new MD Jennifer Charlton said
From an overwater swing to MSC's largest Yacht Club, how to sell World America in five steps

What do agents need to know about this ship?

MSC World America is the second vessel from MSC Cruises’ World Class – a sister to MSC World Europa and the precursor to MSC World Asia, debuting in 2027. It’s a biggie, with capacity for up to 6,764 passengers.  

Following a glitzy christening ceremony in Miami – with Drew Barrymore as godmother – MSC World America is now operating weekly Caribbean voyages during its maiden season. All itineraries sail from Miami and include a call at MSC’s private island, Ocean Cay. 

Poll: Are the days of the printed holiday brochure numbered?
While there remains demand for printed brochures, this comes at a cost in terms of paper and plastic waste – and now Abta has tightened its guidance to agents and suppliers on brochures, so what’s the future for the iconic holiday brochure?