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Five things agents need to know from the Clia RiverView conference

Hundreds of delegates flew to Budapest for the latest edition of Clia’s RiverView Conference where several points – including the impact of Celebrity River Cruises’ market entry – were raised on-stage over the weekend

Jet2 switches Amalfi flights away from new airport

The carrier has abandoned a deal with Italy’s new Salerno airport, offering the Amalfi coast via the more usual gateway of Naples

Essex agency Adore Holidays opens second branch in Yorkshire 200 miles from first shop

Agency’s new outpost in West Yorkshire is 186 miles from its original shop in Essex

Agent's ‘perfect’ place for finding family clients after winning TTG Luxury award

Claire Masse of Frangipani Holidays shares her top marketing insights after winning New Travel Designer of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025.

Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season

The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers

Eurostar Paris services to resume on Saturday after WWII bomb found

Eurostar will restart services to and from Paris on Saturday (8 March) after an unexploded WWII bomb was found near Gare du Nord

Carrier names top agents ahead of Retreat 2025

The luxury tour operator recognised 30 trade partners at its annual awards ceremony in London on Thursday.

Independent operators can be successful in Trump era, Aito insists

Aito chair Chris Rowles says he believes members who got through Covid will be able to overcome anything that Donald Trump throws at them in the coming four years

Aito to return to Spain for its 2025 overseas conference

The trade body has chosen a region of northern Spain for this year’s overseas conference, saying it will provide a very different experience from the 2024 event

‘Now more than ever we need men to be visible, intentional allies with DEI under attack’

At a time when inclusion is more important than ever, an industry-led male allyship scheme is helping to bridge the gap in travel. Two of its main proponents tell TTG why they got involved, and how it is making a difference

How agents can use podcasts to sell holidays

With podcasts booming in popularity, is this a trend agents should be jumping on? Industry podcasters advise how to start your own and how to use them as a sales tool

Jetline Travel ceases trading as Atol holder following ‘breach of contract’ allegation

The north London agency was set up in 2000 and held a licence to carry 4,790 Atol-protected passengers in the year to the end of September 2025

IndiGo to connect Manchester to as-yet-unnamed Indian destination

The Indian carrier will begin flying to the UK in July, it has said, but has failed to say which city it will serve from Manchester

Fusion Holidays to open second garden centre branch once £15,000 revamp is completed

Harry Lightfoot, the director of the three-branch agency, says he would consider opening a third garden centre branch – and fourth shop overall – if the opportunity came about

A spontaneous bungee jump for a wheelchair user? No problem in this destination

Disability activist and seasoned traveller Sophie Morgan reveals how she bungee jumped, mountain biked and white-water rafted her way around New Zealand

Intrepid, Fred Olsen, Oceania: all the latest travel trade people moves

Moves this week include a return for a familiar face to many in the trade from his times with Tui, First Choice, Thomas Cook and Ambassador, and a promotion for Intrepid Travel’s UK lead

Tui reveals location of 500th own-brand hotel and plans expansion to 600

Tui has confirmed a location in Morocco for its 500th own-brand hotel development, which is set to open in 2027

Fred Holidays to host rail event for agents following booking surge

Agents will hear from some of the world’s biggest rail providers at the event in April, including Bernina Express, Eurostar and Belmond

Easy steps to help you create a sustainable travel itinerary

Discover how you can create a sustainable travel itinerary with top tips from our TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes.

Carnival cruise brands cancel future Jetline Holidays bookings

In a joint statement, the Carnival brands cited an alleged ’breach of contract’ for its decision to pull the bookings

Broadcaster and accessibility advocate Sophie Morgan to moderate Advantage conference

The conference will be held over 13-16 May in Malta

Palladium Hotel Group to bring adults-only TRS brand to Jamaica

Palladium will invest $20 million in renovating its Montego Bay resort to bring its adults-only brand, TRS Hotels, to Jamaica

Watch: TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025 highlights

Watch the highlights from the spectacular afternoon ceremony held at the Raffles London at the OWO, where we honoured the outstanding achievements of the finest luxury travel designers, agencies and suppliers.

Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia's eastern coast prompting airport closures

Several regional airports serving Australia’s Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast have pre-emptively shut with the storm poised to arrive on Thursday