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Turtle-y transfixed: behind the scenes on Iberostar’s fam blending nature with nurture

Iberostar whisked four TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors off to the Mexican Caribbean to show the travel agents why its all-inclusive loving clients will love the Paraiso resort’s extra special wildlife encounters, exceptional gastronomy and community-based jungle adventure

Hampshire agency saves handful of local jobs with expansion to second branch

Ocean World Travel started life as a call centre 30 years ago before jumping into retail in 2017 and is now expanding to a second location

Four reasons why you and your clients should prioritise positive impact travel

The fourth TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop saw Intrepid extol the virtues of selling positive-impact holidays – and share how agents can benefit too.

Beyond Borneo’s wild side: four new ideas for selling Sarawak

Sarawak may be renowned for its flora and fauna, but there’s so much more to discover in this multifaceted destination

'I’ve never disclosed my diagnosis to a supplier': neurodivergent agents share the challenges of working in travel

Working in travel with a neurodivergence presents opportunities and creates daily challenges; three neurodivergent agents share with TTG how they learnt to make things work for them, and their clients

MSC Cruises places €3.5 billion order for two additional World-class ships

Line's seventh and eighth World-class vessels due for delivery in 2030 and 2031 respectively

Virgin Atlantic secures $745 million loan against Heathrow slots to invest in fleet revamp

Cash will allow Virgin to refurbish its Boeing 787-9 aircraft and bring free Starlink WiFi to its entire fleet

New Era Travel ceases trading nine months after agency founder passes away

Alan Godfrey passed away suddenly in February 2025, leaving his sons and wife to run the business, which is now in the process of being liquidated

'This will bring more business than any Google review!': TTG Top 20 Luxury winners reflect on new accolades

First entrants into TTG's Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies reflect on what the honours will mean for their businesses

Portugal fixes sights on becoming world top 10 destination within next three years

Portugal's ambitions include spreading tourism more evenly around the country, reducing seasonality, and linking tourism with the country's major industries – such as winemaking

A new giant of a resort is coming to the Maldives: here's what to expect

Atlantis The Royal, one of Dubai's most iconic hotels, is opening the Maldives – but not until 2029

Winged Boots claims top honour at first Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies ceremony

Essex agency crowned Top Luxury Leisure Agency (office) category before claiming the ultimate title of the UK & Ireland’s No.1 Luxury Agency 2025

Jet2 chief promises 'competitive' pricing at new Gatwick base despite profitability warning

Steve Heapy insists launching from Gatwick represents a 'really big opportunity' for travel agents in the airport's catchment, and hints Jet2 will look to grow at Gatwick as it has at other airports

Thailand: 'True luxury lies in our wellbeing experiences'

Tourism Authority of Thailand prioritises wellness, culture and sustainability, as off-season trends show travellers value destination's affordable luxury

Travel Counsellors share top three tips for future applicants

The agents shared their best advice for people interested in joining the homeworking agency at its annual conference

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions hires Karen Hollands to increase support for agents

Hollands will serve as the main point of contact for all trade partners and will report into Danielle Bates, the line's head of UK sales

'I can't wait to share this awe-inspiring destination with my clients'

In October, Prestige Travel took five travel agents to Queensland – two of the group, Holly Weller and Megan Turner, tell us why the region has stolen their hearts

Midcounties Co-op shuts ex-Carrick Travel branch and offers three staff new roles following strategic review

The Kenilworth branch was one of seven Carrick Travel shops that transferred to Midcounties Co-operative in 2020

Maldives to maintain high-end positioning with luxury focus following milestone year

The island nation has made a number of investments to boost its reputation as a luxury destination

Dnata to close B2C Travel Republic and Netflights brands amid 'changing market'

Gold Medal parent says consultation under way with affected staff following 'detailed review of the group's UK-based travel businesses'

Jet2 to launch flights and holidays from Gatwick airport next year

Gatwick to become airline and operator's 14th UK base next spring, flying to an initial 29 destinations

'Our secrets to selling £40,000 expedition cruises with Silversea'

Andara Travel’s directors have booked Antarctica and experienced the Galapagos with Silversea. They explain why they’re fans of the luxury line

Iberostar focusing 'more than ever' on agents as it pumps €210 million into refurbishments

Trade central to group's future as it plans to accelerate its resort refurbishment plans, personalisation options and community tourism projects

Border Force chief admits worries about 'slap-back' EU Entry-Exit queues

Phil Douglas questions whether smaller EU airports will have the capacity to cope with queues caused by the introduction of the EU Entry-Exit System