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Holiday Extras founders pass on ownership after 42 years
The remaining stake in Holidays Extras has been sold by founders Gerry and Carol Pack, in a deal that sees them exit after 42 years, with son Matthew heading up the brand and its management team
British Airways launches direct flights to Finland's most northerly airport
TTG joined a group of agents onboard BA’s inaugural flight to Ivalo in Lapland last week
Doncaster Sheffield airport welcomes first flight in two years
An aircraft has landed at Doncaster Sheffield airport for the first time since late 2022 as talks about its reopening continue
'Seize £2.2bn shovel-ready Gatwick expansion plan,' new transport sec urged
Proposal to bring Sussex airport’s northern runway backed by more than 100,000 businesses
The rise of rail and 'coolcations', and why agents will have to 'work for it' in 2025
Reflections on a strong but challenging 2024, a disappointing Budget and demand for cooler climes were some of the debates waged in the final Agenda 2024 seminar hosted by TTG and PwC
'Our evolution has only just begun', says confident Crystal boss
The luxury cruise line has announced an order of three new-build ships by 2032.
EU to take progressive approach to rollout of new border rules
The EU will now take a phased approach to rolling out its new biometric border checks next year after France, Germany and the Netherlands last month said they weren’t ready to
TTG Luxury Winter 2024
LAND OF PLENTY. The allure of Asia is beckoning discerning clients once again as the region flourishes with incredible hotels and experiential activities while being superb value for money.
JetBlue axes Gatwick-New York flights after three years
JetBlue will not reinstate its Gatwick-JFK service next summer, it has confirmed
Virgin Voyages hands SJ Walker bigger remit in sales team shake-up
UK sales director SJ Walker’s remit has been broadened so she is responsible for all of the adults-only line’s UK trade distribution while global training manager Luke Day has been promoted to global trade engagement senior manager
2025: Should you sell up, take on more staff – or just keep calm and carry on?
What does 2025 have in store for travel businesses? TTG assesses some of the challenges – and opportunities – coming in the new year
Travel Counsellors, Scenic, Wendy Wu: this week's travel trade people moves
Classic Collection has restructured its trade team, while a top agent has joined the cruise sector. Elsewhere, Ambassador Cruise Line has welcomed a familiar face into its trade team
'I've sold nearly 2,000 cruises – here are my top tips for other agents'
Tui’s Rachel Liversidge shares the secrets of her success
Delve into Dubai: the best new restaurants, beach clubs and hotels
A whole host of new dining and cultural experiences have arrived in the Emirati city.
Canada: 'Tourism must enrich the lives of locals too'
Destination Canada’s goal is to become a shining example of regenerative tourism, but what does that entail? Its leader Marsha Walden explains all
Grecotel celebrates 'record-breaking year' at lunch for luxury agents in Cheshire
The Greek luxury hotel brand hosted 20 agents for a special lunch in Cheshire after another successful year.
Scottish agents set to miss out on business rates relief again
The Scottish parliament has again denied high street agents help with business rates despite extending relief to the hospitality sector
10 of the best luxury activities in Florida
Florida has long been a favourite destination of UK and Irish families, but perhaps less well known is its extensive luxury offering. Here, we detail 10 activities for your discerning clients
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
However, chief executive Dondra Ritzenthaler tells TTG a new ship announcement is dependent on how the Wave period goes
Louise Haigh, tax hikes and the 'B' word – seven takeaways from Abta Travel Matters
Labour’s approach to travel, Brexit frustrations and the climate crisis were all top of the agenda at the latest Abta Travel Matters this week
Travel experiencing 'exponential growth' in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
The Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales window has become a ’relevant promotional’ period for the travel industry, agreed a panel of travel industry experts at TTG’s Agenda 2024 Winter Breakfast
'Travel and tourism gets a bad rep – it's time we fought back against the negatives'
’As an industry, we must challenge the current narratives around travel and tourism," writes Chris Crampton, chair of the Pata UK and Ireland, for TTG
The Adventure People to sell through agents for the first time
The Adventure People is to work with the trade for the first time after designing its own tour itineraries
New Explora Journeys vessel to touch UK soon after debut
Explora III will arrive in Quebec City, Canada, on 27 September 2026 via Southampton following its maiden cruise from Barcelona on 3 August. The vessel will be slightly larger than its sister ship – Explora I and II