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Jet2 to explore mid-haul routes and meet with Doncaster Sheffield
Taking questions from agents at the Jet2holidays conference in Paphos last week, chief executive Steve Heapy opened up on some of the airline and operator’s short-to-medium term planning
Florida Showcase to cover Universal Epic Universe, cruise-and-stay holidays and more
The agenda for the TTG Visit Florida Showcase, taking place 4-5 December, has been revealed.
Wild Frontiers: 'We want to be a go-to adventure operator for agents'
Wild Frontiers’ sustainability lead Nardia Sullivan tells TTG’s Rob Gill about the brand’s trade goals after achieving B Corp certification
A&K and Crystal bosses on making their marriage work
Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal have been working together since 2019.
Joseph Whittle: 'Use the human aspect to talk about sustainability'
From marketing temp to sustainability lead, Joseph Whittle has risen through the ranks at Travel Counsellors and is on a mission to improve the future of travel
Working with family: agent shares his best advice for success
Ralph Thacker joined his mother’s Grimsby travel agency business in 2019 and hasn’t looked back since
Jet2holidays to offer agents daily prizes with return of Christmas advent calendar
Prizes will be given away every weekday between 2 and 24 December as TTG Media and Jet2holidays team up for a third year for the TTG Christmas Countdown
Search under way for Best Workplaces in Travel 2025
Entries open to find the best places in travel to work, with the scheme now progressing into its fourth year
Agents share fam trip frustrations as poll reveals majority want change 
Nearly 90% of travel agents believe the fam trip, which is often seen as a perk of the job, needs a major shake-up.
Hurtigruten and HX finalise separation following buyouts
The lines have been acquired by investment consortia, both led by asset management firm Arini Capital Management. The buyouts are expected to be completed in January 2025.
Unlock the secrets to becoming more efficient
Efficiency is the key to achieving your full business potential, says Stephen Hearn, sales and account manager at travel technology supplier moonstride
Just how much will the Budget cost the travel industry?
Labour’s first Budget since taking power has left businesses reeling, and travel was no exception. So to what extent could the reforms hamper growth for agents and suppliers?
AI search, space travel and Christmas in Cyprus: nine unmissable Jet2 conference takeaways
Jet2holidays returned to Cyprus for its 10th VIP agent conference this week, bringing with them a grumpy time machine to take delegates on a journey through all things Jet2 past, present and future
Heidi Alexander named new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigns
Heidi Alexander – the MP for Swindon South – had been serving as a justice minister until her promotion to transport secretary. It came hours after the previous incumbent Louise Haigh resigned from her cabinet position
Abta names Danny Waine's successor and new board members
Roberto Balasco will join the trade body from Kenwood Travel on 13 January. In his new role, he will support Abta members and help drive the association’s membership strategy
Norse Atlantic to lease out six aircraft in bid to raise $462m after poor summer
Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed plans to lease out nearly half its fleet in an effort to raise more than $450 million ahead of the winter season
MSC World America: Join TTG for a video tour of the new ship
In April 2025, MSC Cruises will welcome MSC World America, its second World-class ship and the sister ship to MSC World Europa, into its fleet
Jet2 claims generational leap with new AI-powered search for agents
Airline and operator hails new AI conversational search functionality the biggest shake-up of search for 20 years
New BBC documentary predicts fare rises and disputes flying's green claims
A prime-time BBC documentary, Cheap Flights, has put aviation’s green efforts under scrutiny and warned of fare increases
Black Friday driving 'mini peaks' as value becomes top consumer priority
’At the beginning of November, Black Friday queries were already up by 7.3% on last year – Black Friday is definitely a shift we didn’t have previously,’ Google industry manager Ailish English tells Jet2holidays conference
Black Friday: UK holiday fraud hotspot named after £12m hit last year
Police have warned consumers to be vigilant about holiday buying scams on Black Friday after fraud totalling more than £12 million was reported in 2023
Lufthansa Group extends green levy fare despite sluggish take-up
Lufthansa Group’s Green Fares option has been extended across its worldwide network covering all its brands except Eurowings
'This top-selling Saint Lucia hotel made a big impression'
Family-friendly, romantic and sustainably-focused, Windjammer Landing is one of Saint Lucia’s most popular hotels. We check in to see the results of a $12 million refresh
Storm Bert: 'We're a little soggy but we're here to stay', says travel agency boss
Traveltrail director Charlotte Barnett will not move her agency business somewhere despite being hit by Storm Bert floods at the weekend