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Marella Cruises orders two new-builds 'designed specifically for the British market'
The two new ships – Tui-owned Marella’s first new-builds – will be delivered in 2030 and 2032
Virgin Atlantic returns to profit after record £3.3 billion revenue in 2024
Record revenue of £3.3 billion and ’continued cost discipline’ contribute to carrier’s highest-ever annual pre-tax earnings of £230 million
Tourism New Zealand's new training programme In The Spotlight
Discover everything you need to know about the launch of the new 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Programme. Find out what’s new in this totally revamped e-learning platform, and how it will help you sell more high-yield holidays to New Zealand
The COO set on taking Maybourne on a global mission
The London-based luxury hotel group is embarking on a rebranded global mission
Winning luxury agents celebrate success and share business tips at VIP event
The agent winners of TTG Luxury Travel Awards in February returned to Raffles London at The OWO for an exclusive lunch at a private dining venue
Holidays experiencing biggest post-pandemic rebound in consumer spending – Nationwide
Nationwide survey illustrates how consumers are continuing to prioritise holidays and travel over other areas of discretionary spending five years on from the onset of the Covid pandemic
Hot off the press: how to build a magazine to inspire clients
Creating an inspirational magazine for your clients can make all the difference in helping them take the plunge to book that holiday – so how do you do it? 
Jet2holidays sets deadline for agents to transition to self-serve platform for amendments
Trade will be required to use online trade portal for changes to clients’ bookings from 9 April
Thai airports operational as Bangkok rocked by powerful Myanmar earthquake
The 7.7 magnitude quake struck 800 miles away in neighbouring Myanmar on Friday (28 March)
Jet2 earmarks 'potential six-figure sum' to help up to 10 agencies grow high street presence
Agents invited to compete for funding and expert advice through launch of new Scale Up Your Street campaign, announced last year
MPs to weigh airport expansion plans against green commitments at inquiry
The House of Commons’ environmental audit committee has launched an inquiry into whether airport expansion plans can go ahead without jeopardising existing environmental targets
Virgin Voyages boss praises agents and predicts 2025 will be the line's 'best year yet'
The adults-only line said bookings have grown 34% year-on-year while sales of longer itineraries of eight nights or more have jumped more than 40% in the UK
Where's hot, what's not: where to sell in 2025
The honeymoon hotspot? The best cruise? New data reveals the most popular destinations UK agents are selling in 2025
Start-up Global Airlines puts two transatlantic charters on sale amid ongoing UK licence bid
Global Airlines is selling seats onboard two transatlantic flights scheduled for May as its application for a UK Air Operator’s Certificate continues
TTG Luxury Spring 2025
CAPTIVATING CARIBBEAN. New openings and lavish reimaginings of iconic hotels and resorts have given Brits more reasons to return to this spectacular region – or add it to their travel bucket lists.
Six feared dead after Red Sea tourist sub sinks weeks after FCDO warning
A tourist submarine has sunk off Hurghada on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, with six Russians reported to be killed, raising more questions about safety standards in the country
Hurtigruten reveals how it plans to 'change the way' cruise ships sail
The Norwegian cruise line is carrying out tests with the help of the Sintef Ocean research institute in Trondheim to develop a zero-emissions ship before 2030
How established luxury agents can elevate their sales with Pure Luxury
In the third instalment of our Pure Luxury Masterclass series, we shine a spotlight on the unparalleled service and support the trade-only operator provides to established luxury agents across the UK and Northern Ireland
A new Bond thrill that's accessible for all (except maybe those with vertigo)
The launch of the world’s steepest cable car has boosted access to one of the spy’s most famous film sets. TTG climbs onboard for a thrill-seeking ride...
The Lux Collective to put ‘unexplored’ Chinese destination on agents’ radar
A Mauritius-based hotel company says it is determined to support the UK trade to sell its new hotels in a remote region of Asia
Six things that agents can do right now to strive for a better industry
Water scarcity, nature positive tourism and the hidden carbon footprint of IT operations were themes that emerged from Abta’s Sustainable Travel Conference
Air Canada expands transatlantic network with new Edinburgh-Montreal link
Three-times-weekly peak summer service to take off on 27 June
Insight Report reveals increased spend on trade by luxury suppliers
The TTG Luxury Travel Awards Insight Report 2025 drew upon data shared by 42 trade-facing supplie finalists in tour operator, cruise, and hotel categories
Spring Statement: chancellor insists consumers will have more disposable income this year
Average consumer will be £500 better off this year says chancellor Rachel Reeves allowing them to spend more on non-essentials like travel