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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
Crystal Ski reveals full range of shorter duration breaks
Crystal Ski has hailed good early sales as it confirms its full range of shorter duration breaks on the slopes
5 luxury New Zealand experiences for your clients
Leading Australasia specialist ANZCRO has seen a rise in interest in luxury experiences opted for on its New Zealand itineraries over the past 12 months. Here, we list five high-end experiences to suggest to your clients
Cunard's Queen Elizabeth to undergo 'significant' refit next year
The 2,000-passenger ship, which launched in 2010, will enter dry dock from 25 February to 13 March 2025 at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore
Mandarin Oriental shares plans for luxury property collection following rebrand
The hospitality brand launched its exclusive collection of private villas in 2022 and is now looking to expand its offerings.
Lisbon to hold referendum on the future of short-term rentals
The city’s government will put the issue to residents, with questions likely to revolve around whether properties intended for housing should be permitted to be used as short-term rentals
Agenda 2024 – Winter Breakfast
Agenda 2024 - Essential insights for 2025.
Forestis: the Dolomites retreat that will reboot your high-flying clients
The Italian wellness hideaway has also unveiled its new 10-person villa
Congratulations finalist!
Congratulations finalist! Find out all the information about the next steps for TTG Top 50
Classic Collection to ramp up trade activity next year after 'transformative' 2024
More fam trips and educationals, new training resources and marketing assets and additional trade call centre support all in the pipeline, says B2B director Si Morris-Green