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Dame Irene Hays: ‘We know what’s happening – we live and breathe travel’

TTG caught up with Hays Travel chair Dame Irene Hays and chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall-Johnston at the Hays Travel Independence Group conference. Here’s what they had to say about the state of the travel industry in 2025

Albatros Expeditions and Polar Latitudes to merge expedition cruise fleets

Two brands to join forces under same ownership group to ’coordinate and combine’ their Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruise operations

Loveholidays targets five million passengers as OTAs boost Atols

OTA has cemented its place as the UK’s third largest Atol holder, while On the Beach and Thomas Cook have also added capacity

Antarctica by helicopter: it’s coming... here’s how you sell the itinerary

With this new heli-centric itinerary from an adventure travel operator, your clients will be able to gaze upon polar landscapes previously seen by just a few fearless explorers

Jet2 chief: Luton base launch opens up ‘whole new catchment’ for ‘loyal agents’

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays boss Steve Heapy has played down any crossover between its existing Stansted base and its newly launched Luton base

TTG Media to support Sanderson Phillips risk, safety and crisis management event

Event will be held on 29 April at Kennedys’ offices in London and will be chaired by Lata chief executive Danny Callaghan

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: The art of selling responsible travel (without the “S” word)

Promoting positive-impact tourism doesn’t always have to be centred around the word "sustainable” - for some travellers, it might even be a turn-off. Hear creative ideas for marketing responsible travel experiences without overusing the "S" word – from celebrating local culture to showcasing community-driven projects, this session will help you connect with clients in an engaging way without focusing solely on environmental impact.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Ethical wildlife tourism – guiding responsible choices

Offering advice on wildlife tourism can present a tricky - and at times contentious - issue for agents. This session will help you be able to confidently steer customers toward responsible wildlife experiences, avoiding pitfalls and covering key ethical considerations.

Aranui Cruises to launch second passenger-cargo ship Aranoa in 2027

Expedition Cruise Network member and Polynesia specialist reveals plans to expand fleet

Eight ways agents can take a neuro-inclusive approach to selling holidays

“It describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways. There is no one ‘right’ way of thinking, learning, and behaving.”

This is how Hester and Kelly Grainger, co-founders of consultancy Perfectly Autistic, define neurodiversity.

Baldwins Travel's appeal to have Abta membership reinstated ends in failure

Baldwins has lost its appeal against its expulsion from Abta after the association’s members’ committee ruled the agency had ’failed to provide the financial information required of them as an Abta member’

Three tips from Hays Travel's senior leaders to help you grow your business this year

Diversifying product, future-proofing businesses using strategic thinking and the power of asking for help were among key talking points touched at Hays Travel’s IG conference this week

easyJet holidays' new routes, summer availability and Unpacked Fam In The Spotlight

Discover the latest exciting updates from easyJet holidays – including several new routes

Limitless Travel secures £6.5 million investment to fuel expansion plans

Limitless Travel has secured a multi-million pound investment, with plans to take the brand to US consumers and offer more product to existing UK customers

Agent lands ‘last-minute’ £110,000 French villa booking with string quartet and open-air cinema

A top agent secured a six-figure booking for a French rental villa – with just less than a month’s notice to plan.

In partnership with onefinestay, the luxury travel advisor worked diligently to organise a family holiday for seven nights with a strict set of criteria.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Agent training with easyJet holidays

easyJet holidays delivers a snappy 15-minute presentation detailing their sustainable destinations, products and experiences available to your customers.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Agent training with Iberostar

Iberostar delivers a snappy 15-minute presentation detailing their sustainable destinations, products and experiences available to your customers.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Agent training with Intrepid

Intrepid travel delivers a snappy 15-minute presentation detailing their sustainable destinations, products and experiences available to your customers.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025:Meet the sustainable destinations leading the way

Hear from destinations setting the standards on sustainable tourism, balancing the needs of travellers, local communities and the environment. Hear about the innovation taking place and gain a deeper understanding of how to communicate this good work to customers.

The Chancery Rosewood accepting reservations ahead of autumn debut

The ultra-luxury brand will open its second London property in Mayfair later this year.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Choosing responsible suppliers... and asking the right questions

How can travel agents ensure the suppliers they partner with are genuinely offering sustainable and responsible experiences? This session will explore key areas to consider – from understanding a supplier’s environmental impact, to evaluating their ethical working practices. We’ll guide you through conversation starters to help you make more informed choices for customers.

TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Positive steps: making sustainable changes in your business

Explore practical steps to run your businesses more sustainably - whether in your shop, office, or daily operations. This session will cover simple yet effective changes, as well as how to engage your teams and colleagues in the sustainability journey to drive a culture of environmental responsibility.

Competition on cross-Channel rail routes moves a step closer

The rail regulator has said there is room for new entrants to use Eurostar’s maintenance facility, removing an impediment for more operators on cross-Channel routes

Uniworld shares first look at upcoming 'super ship' S.S. Emilie

The luxury river cruise line will debut the stylish new-build in 2026