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TTG Media to launch UK’s first luxury travel trade show – Black Book

Black Book will bring 150 elite travel advisors to meet with a host of premium brands in London in 2026

The boutique Spanish collection looking for UK agents to spread the word

Now well established in Spain, Authentic Heritage Collection is looking to raise the international profile of its niche product

Venturing off the beaten path with easyJet's new city break route

In April, the carrier started flying non-stop from Luton to Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, which is located at the crossroads where Europe meets Asia

Classic Collection's Manisha Blair launches marketing agency for the trade

Blair, who most recently led Classic Collection’s marketing activity, before On the Beach announced it was closing the brand, brings nearly a decade of B2B travel expertise to the new consultancy, offering immediate support as agents prepare for the crucial peaks January trading period.

Blair says she has a track record of working with agents and suppliers to “accelerate brand growth and deepen customer engagement”.

Holiday sector left feeling the heat in huge crackdown on online pricing practices

Holiday and travel businesses issued nearly 20 written warnings by the Competition and Markets Authority – the most of any sector in the spotlight

Princess Cruises and TTG to host Christmas cook-a-long with celebrity chef

Princess Cruises has teamed up with TTG Media to offer travel agents a virtual cook-a-long with the line’s Culinary Champion, TV presenter and chef Marcus Bean on Monday 15 December

Watch: TTG takes an exclusive tour of Celebrity Xcel

TTG's Harry Kemble takes a tour of Celebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Xcel.

Garstang Travel owner Nicole Eaves sells up to Althams Travel after 42 years

Garstang will continue to trade under its existing name and branding, and in the same premises, as part of Althams Travel Group, with all nine members of the team staying on

Irish agency Best4Travel grows retail network by 50% with acquisition

Ireland’s Best4Travel has acquired Just Split Travel Group and its five branches as part of its expansion mission

Agents seek fellow neurodivergent travel professionals to join support and discussion group

The agents, Travel Without Limits’ Ben Langsdale, Travel Counsellors’ Helen Maltby and One Travel Club’s Carol DeMartini, all agreed they would like to meet other neurodivergent travel agents, as this can be a challenge.

Langsdale set up the Facebook group (Neurodivergent Travel Professionals - Discussion & Support Group) this month after his interview with TTG. He hopes if the group gains momentum, there may be scope for off-line meet-ups too.

InteleTravel secures industry backing for accessibility push

Agency to host Inclusive Travel For All workshop on 29 November as part of a diversity initiative

How the lessons of the past are helping Hays Travel create the business of tomorrow

Britain's largest independent is bringing its brand and messaging to a host of new channels and upping its focus on AI. Edward Robertson reports from the Hays Travel Independence Group conference

Travel agents urge Celebrity Cruises to increase ex-UK capacity following Apex success

Celebrity Apex has been hugely popular with travel agents since it arrived in Southampton in 2024 but the trade now want the premium line to build on that success

Designer Travel agent to launch global wellness directory of ‘qualified’ suppliers

Lizzie Adamson-Brown says the list will make it easier for travel agents to find reputable wellness suppliers and to better personalise itineraries

Agency set to double annual bookings after launching fees-based model

Artisan by Travel Four Seasons is looking to expand its small team following the success of its first year.

Channel Islands operators rush to secure new airlift after Blue Islands collapse

The closure of Eastern Airways and now Blue Islands has left operators searching for flights to operate their 2026 packages

Explora Journeys names new executive director for the UK and Ireland

Tate Husband has been appointed by the luxury ocean travel brand to help accelerate growth in the region

'Stay at least five nights, book fast passes and step into the movies': how to sell Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort just hosted a trade fam trip in partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways. Here are the reflections of some of those who took part...

Celebrity Cruises to transfer 'marquee' Edge series experiences to new river vessels

Celebrity president Laura Hodges Bethge said each Celebrity River Cruises ship will feature Sunset Bar at the aft, a smaller Martini Bar and Café al Bacio

HX promotes Nathaniel Sherborne as top team shake-up continues

Sherborne moves into senior sales and commercial post overseeing broader range of markets

AI trial will elevate Hays Travel agents 'to a different level', says Dame Irene Hays

Hays hopeful of rolling out AI quote generation tool to shops, independence group members and homeworkers in time for peaks, capable of saving an agent half a day's work

Tui to partially resume Jamaica programme as hotels firm up plans to reopen

Operator to restart stripped back Jamaica programme next week following Hurricane Melissa, while several major hotels – include Sandals – detail their longer-term plans to reopen

Join Princess Cruises’ Christmas cook-a-long and win one of four £250 shopping vouchers

Princess Cruises is inviting travel agents to join chef and Culinary Champion Marcus Bean for a virtual cook-a-long this December, with four £250 high street shopping vouchers up for grabs when you do

Hays Travel inks Ryanair distribution deal to boost city break reach

UK's largest independent joins the likes of Tui and On the Beach in agreeing terms with Ryanair allowing it to dynamically package flights from the budget carrier's vast network