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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
Karen Hollands
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
Kangaroos at sunrise in Noosa
'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
Carrick Travel shop in Kenilworth
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
Abdulla Ghiyas
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
Travel Republic and Netflights
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 will launch flights and holidays from Gatwick in March 2026
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
Andara Travel co-director Dave Allen with his wife Lesley on their cruise to the Galapagos Islands with Silversea
'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 Selection Riviera Cancun room
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
Is facial recognition poised to become part of the airport journey?
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
Ambition ship
Guest scores and passenger numbers soar following Ambassador Cruise Line-Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres merger
The group said there merger has created a 'financially robust and resilient organisation'
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander
Transport secretary insists SAF legislation not designed to make flying more expensive
Heidi Alexander tells Airlines 2025 conference demand for flights 'only going in one direction' and that the cost of sustainable fuel should not be a barrier to more flights
Fred Dixon
Brand USA to target UK luxury agents by showcasing lesser-known premium product
The US tourism board is determined to introduce the UK travel trade to its hidden luxury offerings
Caroline Joyner in the Maldives
An agent's viewpoint: 'There's an aura of change in the Maldives, which has me conflicted'
A Travel Counsellor is charmed by local island tourism in the Maldives, but finds the experience also leaves her with mixed emotions about the archipelago's future
Scenic and Emerald Cruises In The Spotlight
Get the inside scoop on Scenic's next Discovery Yacht
Hear about Scenic and Emerald Cruises’ range of products, learn about the benefits of small ship cruising and get all the news on Scenic's new Discovery Yacht, in our new In The Spotlight video.
Passengers board a Tui aircraft
Tui Airways to increase seat-only, launch new winter routes and target Brits abroad
Chief Marco Ciomperlik reveals plans to shake up Tui's UK airline in a bid to attract more non-package customers
steve byrne
Travel Counsellors hopes AI tool launch will support international expansion plans
The UK's largest homeworking agency is keen to grow its global presence after unveiling its new AI tool
Olympic Holidays fam group in Agistri
The fam trip that had these travel agents hooked on island hopping
Here's what a group of agents learned on a recent educational with Olympic Holidays, a specialist in stringing together Greek islands to create multi-centre adventures
Scenic Ikon
Win a helicopter experience for two people with Scenic and Emerald Cruises
You could win a fantastic helicopter experience for two people, complete with bubbly, to celebrate the new Scenic and Emerald Cruises In The Spotlight video
Diane Court
Travel legend Diane Court passes away: 'Her loss will be felt across the industry'
Court spent more than seven years at JTA Travel Group after roles with brands such as USAirtours, Destinology, Freedom Travel Group and Gold Medal
Heathrow is proposing to move a portion of the M25 motorway to accommodate a third runway
British Airways and Heathrow bosses clash over airport's plans to move M25 to accommodate third runway
BA chief Sean Doyle says he is supportive of Heathrow's expansion plan, but not at excessive cost, but Heathrow chief Thomas Woldbye says a shorter runway won't accommodate larger aircraft
emma mackley
Top luxury agents celebrated at Lusso Luminari Awards 2025
Agents and agencies from across the UK luxury travel sector were recognised for performance, growth and innovation at the lavish event
British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle
British Airways boss rules out return of free food and warns Budget could push up fares
'It was very obvious a whole host of things needed to be transformed' at BA, Sean Doyle tells Airlines 2025 conference
RSSC's Seven Seas Prestige
Regent Seven Seas confirms ship order to continue 'measured, strategic' expansion
Two sister ships – Seven Seas Prestige and an unnamed vessel – are slated to come into service in 2026 and 2030