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Doncaster Sheffield airport ‘set for 2026 reopening’ after chancellor's backing
Doncaster’s mayor has said the airport is almost able to confirm its reopening in early 2026 after chancellor Rachel Reeves backed the plans in a major speech on economic development
Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters lights up new Sam Smith Travel store opening in hometown
Melanie Walters, best know for her star turn as Gwen in the BBC’s hit sitcom set in Wales and England, popped by Sam Smith Travel’s new store in Mumbles at the weekend for its official opening
6 culturally immersive tours that your youngest clients will love
As demand grows for holidays with a cultural focus that appeal to children, Abigail Healy rounds up a bumper crop of tours worthy of a teacher’s gold star
Labour govt well placed to tear down Brexit impediments, says tourism body
Group’s chief Richard Toomer calls on government to remove some of the post-Brexit barriers preventing the travel industry from prospering fully
MSC Cruises confirms World Asia deployment and puts 2026 Med sailings on sale
Line’s third World Class ship is due to start operations late next year
Celebrity River Cruises will ‘rock the boat and shake up river’, agents say
Celebrity Cruises’ planned entry into the river market will attract a swathe of new customers to the brand and rock the boats of the sector’s established operators, agents have told TTG
Industry must work together on emissions and ‘compare apples with apples’ – Intrepid
UK and Ireland director Hazel McGuire has called on the industry to have a unified approach when it comes to measuring emissions
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Lesser-known destinations and experiential travel emerge as key 2025 trends
70% of Brits would prefer to travel to new destinations, while two-thirds (66%) revealed they were more attracted to travel companies promoting lesser-known destinations
Lancashire agency The Departure Hub defiant despite peaks burglary shock
An agency that was ransacked by burglars has bounced back after only 24 hours, with police appealing for help to catch the culprits
Expedition Cruise Network outlines plans for second annual conference and agent awards
The ECN conference will return in October following the inaugural event in 2024
'You don't need a degree for a successful travel career,' says 30 Under 30 star
Bethany Dimond has shared her top tips for pursuing a career in travel after wowing the judges of TTG 30 Under 30.
Luxury homeworker on how former job helps her nail the VIP booking service
The Global Travel Collection advisor shares her best tips for wowing luxury clients without a shop.
Carrier to 'raise the bar' with fam trips ahead of £100k booking push
The luxury tour operator is determined to invest in its educational experiences for agents.
Heathrow: govt pledges support for third runway and further airport expansion
Chancellor also backs efforts to reopen Doncaster Sheffield airport, and confirms decisions will follow in the coming weeks on expansion at Gatwick and Luton airports
New travel app promises to halve luxury advisors’ workload
The Luxurist claims it could save luxury advisors hours on itinerary planning and give access to thousands of hotels.
Tui, Hays Travel, Contiki, Celestyal: all the latest travel trade people moves
Moves this week include Contiki boss Adam Armstrong departing the business after five years and industry veteran Andy Freeth returning to travel after a year-long break
Royal boss hints Silversea could soon follow Celebrity and launch river ships
Royal Caribbean president and chief executive Jason Liberty confirmed Celebrity River Cruises will appeal to ultra-luxury customers when it launches its first two 180-passenger ships in 2027
Heathrow airport expansion: everything you need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday (29 January) confirmed the government will back expansion at Heathrow, and potentially at other London airports. So what are the ins and outs for travel?
‘I needed a kick up the backside – that was my opening pitch to Danny’
Self-employed agents can find they need someone to motivate them. Minty Highway fills that role with its business development services – we learn more about its founder Danny Sperling
The great diversity and inclusion pushback: why it’s wrong and what you can do about it
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been gaining traction in the travel industry, but the global climate has changed – so how can travel help keep these issues on the agenda?
Spend with Aito members still rising with long lead-in times, survey reveals
A survey of 14,000 Aito members found average spend is still increasing, with long lead-in times for bookings
How inquisitive agents can tap into the £200bn halal travel market – and why they should
Agents prepared to discover more about Muslim clients’ travel preferences can tap into a potentially huge market, reports Ilaria Grasso Macola