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National Geo-Lindblad hosts first ever fam trip for UK agents ahead of Alaska expansion

The cruise operator took nine agents to the Galapagos in November as it prepares to evolve its offerings in the Last Frontier

MSC Cruises' new ship class to hit the water in 2030

The order, which also includes two options, secures capacity at the Papenburg shipyard in Germany well into the next decade with delivery schedules stretching into the 2030s. The first ship will be delivered in 2030.

Each ship will have a maximum passenger capacity of 5,400 and approximately 180,000 gross tons.

Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises executive chair, said: “Meyer Werft’s track record, expertise and proud history make it a true beacon of European shipbuilding.

Discounting could create ‘vicious cycle’ for river cruise industry, line's UK boss warns

River cruise could end up looking like a "bargain basement deal" if discounting gets out of control

Revived James Villas brand to go on sale through the trade 'from early 2026'

'Trade will be an essential component of our distribution strategy,' Awaze chief growth officer Jennifer Day tells TTG

Inside Travel reveals its new rebrand – and the secret to curating Asia adventures

InsideAsia and InsideJapan offer cultural adventures that have been shaped by people. And no two cultural adventures are the same. They each take in the unique highlights that will excite individual clients, the hands-on cultural moments that offer a window into local people’s worlds, and of course, plenty of time to soak up everyday local life.

Op unveils new booking management function to give agents more control

The move is part of the package holiday firm's efforts to offer its 7,000-plus travel agent partners greater flexibility and control over customer bookings

'We're on the cusp of a new dynamic packaging boom – agents should take note'

'After the closures of Travel Republic and Classic Collection, you'd be forgiven for thinking dynamic packaging was history – but nothing could be further from the truth,' writes Steve Endacott for TTG

Wellness trade show adds TTG to advisory board as it enters new phase of growth

The world’s only international trade show dedicated exclusively to wellness travel and the retreat industry will hold its fifth gathering from 29 September-2 October 2026 in Istria, Croatia

Shoulder season 'accelerates' as clients favour shorter beach breaks

The new shoulder season travel trend is 'here to stay', with November bookings growing by nearly a quarter

Top agency reveals five tips for fam trip success without tour op support

Ben Casey took six agents and two concierge on a self-organised fam trip to Dubai last month

'I'm a Tenerife expert and these are my go-to hotels'

Sarah-Jane Brooks, Personal Travel Consultant in partnership with Blue Bay Travel, shares her inside knowledge about Spring Hotels in Tenerife

‘Who in their right mind is going to do it?’: agents hit out at US’s ‘crazy’ plans for social media checks

The threat of social media checks risks ‘undermining’ momentum for travel to the US, ahead of a landmark year

CV Villas praises agents after 'remarkable' jump in shoulder season bookings

CV Villas reveals its business for next year's shoulder seasons is outperforming the traditional peak summer window – thanks to agents efforts to educate their clients on the benefits

'These Esta changes are more bark than bite, but the answer cannot be to build higher walls'

USAirtours founder and chair Guy Novik reflects on US proposals to require visitors to provide five years' social media history as part of their Esta application

Agency secures further £2.75m to drive international expansion

Panache Cruises to open new offices in Canada and Australia next year, and invest in strengthening its Chorley-based head office team

How Pliant’s travel payment solutions can save your agency time, money and stress

Pliant offers virtual credit card technology that helps travel businesses boost their efficiency and increase margins and operating capital

From WW2 to Covid: agency reveals secrets to surviving 100 years in business

Few agencies can trace their roots back more than a few decades, but Ireland's O’Hanrahan Travel will next week celebrate a remarkable 100 years in business – TTG's Jennifer Morris discovers the secrets to its longevity

Jet2 to start selling holiday parks through Eurocamp tie-in

Choice of 32 Eurocamp parks across France, Italy and Croatia available for agents to book for summer 2026

Trade can earn up to £1,200 in commission when they sell expedition cruise, new data suggests

The expedition cruise operators which responded to Expedition Cruise Network's latest Insights Report confirm 90% of bookings are priced at £6,000

Tourists to the US could be asked for five years' social media history

Measures set out in Customs and Border Protection filing, and would apply to Esta applicants – including those from the UK and Ireland

Consumers scaling back 2026 travel plans as rising costs drive 'value-focused mindset'

While the desire to travel remains strong, cost-conscious behaviours are "increasingly defining" how people are travelling

Read TTG and PwC's latest Agenda 2025 Report

TTG’s final Agenda 2025 report of the year, in association with PwC, offers a need-to-know look at how confident – and willing - consumers will be to spend on holidays during 2026, and how travel businesses can take advantage of the opportunities

Introducing Lufthansa Group's revamped eXperts platform for travel agents

The eXpert platform’s sleek new look and user-friendly structure makes it easy for agents to access information and exclusive benefits

Watch: Behind the scenes on the TTG Luxury Journey with Crystal

One of the latest TTG Luxury Journeys saw six agents take to the water with Crystal, sampling some of the finest restaurants and suites at sea