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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

Belfast City airport reopens after aircraft suffers nose wheel failure

Flights to and from Belfast City airport were halted on Sunday (22 December) following an emergency incident involving an Emerald Airlines aircraft operating on behalf of Aer Lingus

The new packages making the heart of Lapland more accessible

Northern lights specialist operator benefits from new British Airways flights to a winter wonderland

Self-styled 'lord' found guilty of £400,000 cruise voucher Ponzi scam

Richard Lester defrauded 184 people of more than £400,000 through his Ponzi-style cruise miles scheme between 2009 and 2013, and used aliases – including Lord Lester – to evade justice

Windstar to homeport ship in the UK for the first time in 2026

Star Pride to operate five ex-London cruises to Belgium, France and Norway’s fjords during May 2026

British Airways to suspend Heathrow-Abu Dhabi flights for seven months

Carrier cites issues with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines fitted to its Boeing 787 aircraft for the cancellations from 30 March to 25 October 2025

Now Bluey can help you sell a family holiday to Australia

Inspired by the TV show that’s essential viewing for toddlers, Bluey’s World is a brilliantly immersive addition to Queensland’s roster of family attractions

'Sorrento isn't what it used to be'; is overtourism ruining Italy's Amalfi Coast?

TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola headed to Sorrento to find out how tourism chiefs in the region and wider Amalfi Coast area are striking a delicate balancing act managing overtourism and combatting anti-visitor sentiment

The Central American destination you don't want to overlook

From adrenaline-lovers to wannabe Charles Darwins, there are copious trends which mean Belize is on your clients’ bucket lists – even if they don’t know it yet. And you don’t have to take our word for it...

Why you need to think about Lake Como as a winter destination

One of the most classic hotels of the lake, Villa D’Este has found new success by extending its charm into winter with festive programming