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TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Spring into action – how to build a spectacular off-peak itinerary
A travel agent panel of expert New Zealand sellers shares its top tips and tricks for building and marketing bucket-list itineraries outside of the summer months that not just meet, but exceed visitors’ expectations.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Back to basics – your guide to selling New Zealand
A travel agent panel of expert New Zealand sellers shares its top tips and tricks for building and marketing bucket-list itineraries outside of the summer months that not just meet, but exceed visitors’ expectations.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Virtual fam – how to make motorhome holidays a success
With self-drive one of the most popular ways to explore New Zealand, THL takes you on a virtual tour of its campervan fleet to highlight which products are best suited to different client and holiday types.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Virtual fam – New Zealand’s Siberia Experience
Get ahead of your clients by learning why the Siberia Experience should be at the top of their to-do lists. This session from Tourism New Zealand includes a virtual fam trip with Siberia Experience in the town of Wanaka, as well as top tips for selling the special experience.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Join us for a Haka!
Experience the power and tradition of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori culture in this virtual Haka session. It’s designed to energise you from the comfort of your home and improve your knowledge of New Zealand’s cultural heritage and visitor experiences.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Itinerary showcase – 27 days in heaven
Popular tour operator First Class Holidays showcases its four-week New Zealand In Depth itinerary, which takes travellers all the way from Auckland to Christchurch. Find out what clients can experience en route and learn how to inspire them to make that booking.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Virtual fam – accommodation highlights
Take a virtual tour of Otahuna Lodge in Christchurch and Bay of Many Coves in Marlborough Sounds to discover the unique selling points of each accommodation option, and which of your clients these special stays will appeal to.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Virtual fam – beat their bucket-list
Anzcro joins us on screen to introduce you to its New Zealand holidays that showcase the destination’s best bucket-list experiences. Tune in to learn about a range of different itineraries and the clients they’re best suited to.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: The Great Kiwi pub quiz
Take a virtual tour of Otahuna Lodge in Christchurch and Bay of Many Coves in Marlborough Sounds to discover the unique selling points of each accommodation option, and which of your clients these special stays will appeal to.
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Auckland & Northland
Take a deep dive into Auckland and Northland’s destinations, products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Classic NZ Wine Trail
Take a deep dive into the Classic NZ Wine Trail’s products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Thermal Explorer Highway
Take a deep dive into the Thermal Explorer Highway products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Pacific Coast Highway
Take a deep dive into the Pacific Coast Highway’s products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Western North Island
Take a deep dive into the Western North Island’s products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Canterbury
Take a deep dive into Canterbury’s products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Southern Lakes
Take a deep dive into the Southern Lakes products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Top of the South
Take a deep dive into the Top of the South’s products and experiences
TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Agent training – Great South
Take a deep dive into the Great South’s products and experiences
MSC Cruises confirms talks under way with shipyards over new ship class
The line will launch MSC World America in April 2025, with MSC World Asia to follow in 2026 and a fourth World-class vessel in 2027, but discussion has also already turned to what MSC’s next ship class will look like
Juliette Losardo to stand down as WTM London exhibition director
A search for Losardo’s successor is under way after she joined WTM London parent RX Global in February 2022 and oversaw three editions of WTM London
EasyJet launches five new winter routes from Birmingham airport
New winter sun routes include Marrakech and Hurghada, while festive favourites like Reykjavik, Prague and Krakow join easyJet’s BHX network
Your guide to tour operator news for 2025

Jumping on trends from the popularity of cruise and land packages to boutique hotel stays around the world, operators are cascading new product into the market for 2025, ensuring there will always be something new and delightful to share with your customers.

'Why I support Cop29's 'polluters pay' principle – even as a global travel business leader'
The "polluter pays" idea is about forcing those at fault for the climate crisis to take responsibility, and it’s about time we extended the same expectation to the tourism industry,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief James Thornton for TTG
Who should be responsible for policing professional standards in travel?
Most respondents to a recent TTG poll agreed agents new to the industry need training, but what form should it take and should someone certify it?