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Why there's more to Hawai’i than just natural wonders

Marooned in the Pacific, the destination is famous for its natural wonders but our writer discovers there’s more to Hawai’i’s plot line than just blockbuster scenery

The Intrepid holiday agents say is a 'once-in-a-lifetime'

TTG recently explored South Africa with Intrepid and an agent group of TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors. They met the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit (the Black Mambas) and tried both a private game reserve and Kruger National Park safari

Fog clears across UK but Gatwick flights still axed to avoid last-minute disruption

The airport told TTG 24 flights had been axed in advance of Monday (30 December) to avoid last-minute cancellations and allow aircraft to be repositioned to get operations back running smoothly

Ambassador ships to host 600 agents in 2025

The no-fly UK cruise line is hosting 12 ship visits at six regional ports across the UK in 2025, which trade partners can apply to join now

Jet2 boss Steve Heapy expects strong Christmas demand to continue into new year

The UK’s largest tour operator launched a sale on Christmas Eve offering holidaymakers £90 per person off all departures up to 15 November 2026 as well as £100 off per person for customers with a myJet2 account

South Korea launches 'comprehensive' aircraft inspection after Jeju Air crash

The country is in a state of mourning after a Jeju Air plane flying from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed on Sunday (30 December), killing all the passengers on board

'These expedition cruises are ideal for teens,' say operators

Are expedition cruises a suitable holiday choice for families with teens? Operators tell Harry Kemble that yes, they are

easyJet holidays' Big Orange Sale In The Spotlight

Get the inside scoop on easyJet holidays’ Big Orange Sale – including a new agent booking incentive – and hear about the range of support available to help you sell more during peaks, in our new short video

Gold Medal to launch annual Holiday Sale

As part of the campaign, agents who package a Gold Medal holiday will have the chance to win £1,000 a week for two months by registering their bookings

Tui reports footfall surge following Scottish store reopening

The shop reopened on 6 December in the Scottish town of Kilbride, around 11 miles south of Glasgow

Gatwick to cut delays with ground operations 'smart' system

The ‘smart stand’ project was developed with easyJet’s support and is expected to run until the summer

Thorne Travel launches first-ever TV advert ahead of peaks

Ayrshire agency debuts 30-second short in Boxing Day featuring Kilwinning store manager Christiane McCorgray

'Sri Lankans were so happy to see tourists replace aid workers'

As Sri Lanka marks the 20-year anniversary of the tsunami, we highlight the incredible spirit of Sri Lankans and the international community who united to rebuild the island

'There's so much opportunity out there for agents heading into 2025'

There are plenty of reasons for the trade to look ahead to 2025 with confident, agents tell TTG, while research from Abta also underlines how agents’ stock is rising among consumers

Agent reveals ambition to grow shop network to 10 by his 40th birthday

JF Travel owner Jonny Fielding has told TTG he wants to open a new shop every year for the next seven years to grow his network to 10 by the time he turns 40

Tui pushes app sales as it goes up against Jet2 and easyJet with peaks offers

Tui has opened its peaks offers via its app – three days before putting them on sale through the trade – while Jet2holidays has also detailed its turn of year discounts

'Rest assured, South Korea is still a dynamic, delicious – and very safe – destination'

Travel writer, university lecturer and street food guide Chris Tharp, who has made South Korea his home for the past 20 years, is InsideAsia’s Busan insider. After recent events in the country made headline news around the world, Chris tells TTG why agents and their clients have nothing to worry about

First Choice boss Bart Quinton Smith takes over as Tui UK and Ireland sales director

TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus Quinton Smith takes over Neil Swanson, who was promoted to the role of Tui UK and Ireland managing director in October following Andrew Flintham’s departure

Welsh agency Sam Smith Travel to expand to third premises next year

Ocky White Travel owner Mark White, who acquired the Sam Smith brand during the pandemic, talks TTG through the next steps for the revitalised agency

Flight Centre UK targets more shop openings under new general manager

Joe Beevis to succeed Lucy Clifton and take on mantle for growth strategy, which includes increasing the brand’s "bricks and mortar" presence nationally

Si Morris-Green: 'Classic Collection is back, and our ambition is limitless'

Classic Collection’s B2B director talks TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola through the changes at the brand, and how it will elevate its service to agents in 2025

InteleTravel agent nets £100,000+ cruise booking from psychic group

Christine Etheridge’s mega booking with Royal Caribbean now stands at £103,598, but could yet rise further

Sandals pledges to put agents at the centre of new Made of Caribbean campaign

Sandals and Beaches Resorts new Made of Caribbean campaign will focus on the brands’ heritage from the island and will maintain a focus on sales through the trade

10 things agents can do to properly wind down for the festive period

Try these top tips for a stress-free festive season from the Inclusive Travel Forum’s Savannah Wilson