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‘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
Carrier announces European hotspot as 2026 overseas conference location
Carrier’s overseas conference and reward event for agents is to return to Greece in its third year, with the three-night event taking place at Daios Cove in Crete
How homeworkers can get invited on fam trips – five ways
From attending events to upping the Instagram game, there’s plenty of ways homeworking agents can increase their chances of a fam trip invitation.
Tui chief hopeful 'high inflationary times' over as firm details €250m cost-cutting drive
Tui bosses play down impact of proposed €250 million cost savings across its markets and airline division, and says Tui's commitment to third-parties is unwavering
Finalists revealed as TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies celebrates 10th year
The Top 50 ceremony will once again take place at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, just over the road from the city’s iconic Old Trafford stadium, on Thursday 23 April
Operator creates new global partnerships team to 'deepen' service to agents
The team will continue to build key relationships with travel agents and oversee the launch of a new trade website
Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Iglu ending two-year search for buyer
Iglu chief executive David Gooch will continue to lead the business once the acquisition has been concluded on Thursday (11 December)
This long-haul airline could be one of the best recommendations you give customers
Under the radar of some British travellers, Air New Zealand is one of the best long-haul recommendations you can give your customers
Wider Tui 'eco-system' powers strongest earnings to date despite tough year for European source markets
European travel giant's full-year earnings up 12.6% to €1.46 billion despite dips across its northern region, which includes the UK and Ireland, central region and western region
Travel agent launches fundraising campaign after losing her son
After Dawn Letham unexpectedly lost her son Mark this September, her colleagues rallied round her – and are now helping her raise money to bring comfort to other grieving families
Inside a fam trip to the Caribbean's most 'reliably sunny' island
Six lucky agents joined a five-day TTG Luxury Journey to Aruba to discover what this charming Caribbean island has to offer luxury-loving clients
Dertour outlines Francis Torrilla succession plan with new joint chief executive structure
The company confirmed it anticipates the joint chief executive structure will be in place for a year, with a view to Francis Torrilla retiring towards the end of 2026