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Luxury operator opens homeworking hub for agents – with free bar
The Manchester-based business will open up its offices to agents as part of its trade focus.
Jet2 trade chiefs: ‘We know package holidays are here to stay’
They run the trade operation at the UK’s largest tour operator, so what have Jet2holidays’ Alan Cross and Lloyd Cross got in store for agents in 2025? James Chapple reports
New Admiral Travel branch to be ‘everything to everybody’
’When you put all your eggs in one basket, you do very well when it’s boom time and not so well when it’s not,’ owner Andrew Nelson told TTG after the agency opened its fifth branch in time for Sunshine Saturday
Transit passengers to be exempted from UK's new electronic visa
Passengers transiting through UK airports, predominantly Heathrow, will no longer have acquire an electronic travel authorisation, although the government has hiked the price by 60% from £10 to £16
‘The travel industry needs our young people working abroad’
’Our industry could be a powerhouse of economic growth – a youth mobility scheme would work both ways for us and EU nations,’ writes Seasonal Businesses in Travel director Diane Palumbo for TTG
Jet2 adds more flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey hailing demand
Airline and operator has further expanded what it claims is already its largest-ever summer programme with more flights and holidays to Antalya, Kos, Rhodes and Heraklion
A-Rosa, Barrhead, G Touring: this week's travel trade people moves
Recent moves include promotions for two TTG 30 Under 30 alumni and a change at the top at a river cruise line, while an operator group has created its first agent engagement panel
Ponant acquires majority stake in rival small-ship line
The French cruise operator said it was ’deeply impressed’ with Aqua Expeditions, while stressing the brand would continue to operate as a standalone business unit
Abta: 'The mood music is changing in Westminster when it comes to travel'
Parliament to debate youth mobility bill following Abta intervention
It follows a 69% decline in UK nationals working in the EU in the five years following the Brexit referendum
Riviera Travel combines top sellers to meet demand for combination cruises
The river cruise and escorted touring specialist is offering six combination cruises in 2025 and 2026, including the new 14-night Grand Cruise of France itinerary
Gold Medal launches out-of-date-range holidays to Florida and New York
Agents can now book trips to Florida up until March 2027, as well as holidays to New York until March next year
The group met with the Naxos Wildlife Protection team at Agia Anna beach
‘This island has the aesthetics of Santorini but is blissfully serene’
Could Naxos be one of Greece’s best-kept secrets? We find out on a TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes fam trip to the lesser-explored Cycladic island
Luxury advisor shares unlikely place to find high-net-worth leads after landing €80,000 booking
Thomas Ashley launched his luxury travel agency last year after decades of working in hospitality.
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Mauritius: the must-see highlights of the Indian Ocean paradise
There’s far more on this idyllic island for luxury clients than sun, sea and sand.
Hays Travel franchisees join forces to set up new business
Lewis Miller and Andy Holbrook, who met thanks to the both of them being Explorer Travel franchisees, have founded WorldLuxe Travel and joined the Hays Travel Independence Group
Virgin Voyages to pay agents £8,200 commission on sales of new annual pass
After debuting its 2025 Annual Pass last year, the adults-only cruise line decided to unveil its expanded 2026 version early to meet customer demand
AI start-up enlists Danny Waine's help to launch to agents
SystemsX says it will make it easier for agents to handle enquiries and deliver personalised services by helping them narrow down their clients’ needs, and will also assist with back office efficiencies
Cruise Club UK expecting 'a bit of jealousy' after hinting at second exclusive world cruise charter
Cruise Club UK can now exclusively sell a 371-day world voyage and its segments after being acquired by Australia’s Ignite Travel Group in October
Agent launches initiative to bridge gap in 'support and inspiration' for female solo travellers
Not Just Travel consultant Bachelor and experienced solo traveller Katrina Lowes have teamed up to encourage more women to travel solo through their new No Stopping Her initiative
Falling debris from Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets causing flight delays
Qantas services among those understood to have been affected as rockets operated by Tesla billionaire space programme break up upon re-entry over the Indian Ocean
Agents share how to sell the ‘Venice of Egypt’
From quad biking in the desert, to boating across lagoons, three Hays agents relay what El Gouna has to offer, after joining a fam trip to the destination
Have your say: Will 2025 be the year of the travel agent?
What holidays are your clients buying? Are they really prioritising spend on travel? And where do you think they should be holidaying this year? Let us know your views in our new survey on the outlook for 2025.
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Elegant Resorts shares plans for agent fam trips after brand makeover
The luxury tour operator has confirmed it will be hosting more fam trips this year as part of its trade commitment.
Industry urged to stop promoting and selling captive orca and dolphin attractions
’Travel companies and tour operators, across Europe and around the world, need to recognise the public is increasingly rejecting the idea that keeping cetaceans in captivity is an acceptable form of entertainment,’ says Born Free charity