WHAT'S TRENDINg
Travel demand holds firm as holidaymakers turn to travel professionals, says ABTA
Consumers are increasingly turning to trusted travel professionals to save time and secure a protected, value-for-money holiday, the trade body’s annual report reveals
Crystal hosts largest-ever UK fam trip for Travel Counsellors
42 Travel Counsellors experienced Crystal Serenity on seven-night Gold Trip from Venice to Athens
Inghams rebrand maximises agent selling power
The tour operator says its rebrand “reflects conversations with customers and trade partners”
Cruise update: Atlas Ocean Voyages, Windstar, Virgin
An expanded Antarctica season, five chef-hosted sailings and up to $500 onboard credit for guests
BE INSPIRED
How to sell India to first-timers
There’s nowhere quite like India, but for some clients booking a first-time trip can feel daunting. Use these tips to help you sell
Six of the best wellness experiences in Alberta
Unwinding at a spa, exploring mountain trails or escaping to a secluded lodge beneath dark skies; Alberta offers many ways to slow down
Look up at one of the world’s greatest night skies in Jasper
With the 2026 Jasper Dark Sky Festival taking place from October 16 to 25, agents can use this year’s event to inspire forward bookings
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BIG INTERVIEWS
Industry deep dives
U.S. travel: Building back confidence
While travel to the U.S. is not experiencing a “golden age”, UK visitor numbers are proving resilient as the country takes steps to improve the arrival experience for international visitors, says Tyler Gosnell, Managing Director, International Inbound Travel, U.S. Travel Association
Agent explains how the gift of the gab has led to lifetime clients
Meet Tracie Ruffell, Founder of Exemplar Travel, who says she’s got a “PhD in life”. Charlotte Flach finds out more about her unconventional sales methods and growing business
Luxury at the end of the line
Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge has plenty of ways to enjoy the lake for non-fishermen, says Pit Turenne, Aikens Partner, General Manager
TUI: “We’ve made significant progress– but it’s only the beginning”
Marina Snellenberg, TUI’s Senior Customer Experience Accessibility Manager, sets out the tour operator’s plans to keep its accessibility momentum going
