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Cruise 'performing well' during peaks, but not every agency chief agrees
While some said cruise sales were rolling in this year, one established agency boss flagged concerns around discounting and another said bookings had been slower than anticipated
'We don't just let anyone in': How InteleTravel vets hundreds of agents every month
People who want to join the US homeworking agency receive a score which will determine whether they can become an InteleTravel agent
Cost remains bigger priority for majority of travellers than green concerns
A WTTC report has found consumers are still prioritising cost over sustainability issues, but offers solutions as to how to change the mindset
How to woo Jane Austen fans in her 250th anniversary year
The novelist won readers’ hearts with the enduring appeal of her books – and this year the celebrations to mark 250 years since her birth will be in full swing
'Travel won't be happy with the Budget, but it could have been much worse'
Travel salaries rise again in 2024 to boost sector’s ‘competitiveness’
New figures show average travel salaries went up by 8.4% last year to more than £37,000, and have increased by more than a fifth since 2022 and a third since 2021
EasyJet holidays targets 25% growth after early winter profits leap by £12 million
Airline and operator charts ’significant improvement’ in first-quarter results (three months to 31 December) amid ongoing strong demand for flights and holidays
Cunard to tease new entertainment at TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025
Guests at the ceremony will be treated to an exciting musical performance from the luxury cruise line.
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Advisor's one rule for multi-gen family travel success after six-figure trip
Global Travel Collection’s Danny Akhtar has 34 years of experience planning holidays for the super-rich.
Why agents prefer to recommend this under-the-radar Greek island
The Greek National Tourism Organisation hosted TTG and four TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors on the lesser-visited island of Naxos, where the agents discovered "authentic Greece" through cooking classes, local product tastings and walking tours – and sampled one of the destination’s newest luxury hotels
‘I became a cruise agent to advocate for accessibility from within the industry’
Forget gimmicks and go-kart tracks, an extra 10cm on a cabin door would be a cruise ship game changer, says wheelchair-using agent Deanne Moses-Wright
New trade hub 'to make selling Tui and Marella as easy as possible'
The TuiTradeHub is already available to agents and is divided into two sections – one on the company’s land product and one on Marella Cruises
Celebrity signs shipbuilding deal to expand Edge-series fleet
The Royal Caribbean Group brand has launched Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Edge so far and will unveil Celebrity Xcel later this year
C&M urges firms to make D&I central to their recruitment efforts
Justin Francis: 'Donald Trump is wrong on DEI – we must embrace it'
’If we want to expand our client bases, we need to be more, not less, inclusive in terms of our staffing, our content and our marketing,’ writes Responsible Travel co-founder Justin Francis for TTG
Hays Travel, British Airways and Clia to represent outbound on new govt panel
The government’s Visitor Economy Advisory Council has held its first meeting, with appointees from the outbound industry as well as inbound
Travel bosses urged to introduce cancer policy for employees
Many UK companies are not prepared to support employees living with cancer, says social enterprise.
Fred Olsen Travel edges closer to 25-branch target with first Kent shop
Fred Olsen Travel’s retail director Paul Hardwick has repeatedly stated he wants to grow the agency’s network to 25 branches by the end of 2025
6 river cruise destination trends to boost your sales pitches
From the benefits of travelling in green season to a lesser-explored part of India, these are the hottest trends inspiring the creation of new river cruise itineraries
James Thornton: 'Donald Trump's rhetoric goes against everything travel stands for'
’As we enter the era of the individual, let’s make sure travel is the thread that binds us,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief executive James Thornton for TTG
Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airport expansions 'poised for govt go-ahead'
Government signals expansion of Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports will be approved in the next few weeks, according to national media reports
‘Our long-term vision is to be a global cultural experience specialist’
Inside Travel Group’s co-founders tell Gary Noakes about new investment and exciting additions to its programme
From souk to surf: why Oualidia is Marrakech's perfect partner
The sleepy Moroccan coastal village – with its birdwatching, royal connections, and celebrated oysters – is the ultimate off-season pairing with Marrakech
TTG Media reveals charity partner for 2025
The TTG Media team chose the charity in support of a TTG colleague who was diagnosed with the condition
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Brands team up for £100,000 Race Across the World-inspired agent incentive
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to give agents the chance to win £100,000 in marketing and commercial support for their business, as well as a spot on a cruise
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Airlines signal readiness to resume flying to Israel following ceasefire
Wizz Air has resumed flying to Tel Aviv, while easyJet will follow from 1 June. Ryanair has also insisted it will return soon, while Virgin Atlantic is looking to do so in the final quarter