Selling Travel provides travel professionals with the tools, information and inspiration to sell worldwide holidays more effectively.
Each issue includes content ranging from in-depth analysis of travel trends, colourful destination profiles and industry product news as well as a dedicated extended section covering key themes ranging from luxury weddings and honeymoons to adventure and health and wellbeing.
Regulars
Trends feature: In-depth feature on a theme that’s current or on-trend
Luxury focus: An update on what’s new in the luxury space in a destination or sector
48 hours in: An insider’s guide to a two-night break in a destination
My journey: A firsthand review of a destination and what not to miss
Focus on: A deep dive into a destination or theme that agents should keep an eye on
Take Five: Destinations share five must see or do things in a destination
In conversation: We hear the latest industry insight from a tourist board or tour operator
On location: Agents give a first-hand account on a recent FAM trip
Foursight: Our agent columnists comment on a timely topic
How to Sell: Selling tips for a destination or product to help agents maximise bookings
Six of the best: Our pick of six best museums/theme parks/boutique hotels/parks/beaches etc in a destination
November/December
Trends feature: Wellness diversification: As wellness travel shifts from pampering to “life-extension”, this feature will focus on unique destination-specific offerings, medical tourism and wellness beyond the spa. From Mexico’s indigenous healing retreats, to India’s Himalayan escapes, Ibiza’s rebranding as a wellness hotspot, nature immersion in Canadian Monteverde’s cloud forest and the emergence of South Africa as a big player.
Ski and winter sports: This feature will focus on ski resorts that pivot during the summer and shoulder seasons to offer year-round activities.
Solo escorted touring in South and Central America: With a growing number of solo travellers without kids, partners or friends to accompany them, escorted touring is catering more and more to this market. We take a look at trips across Latin America which emphasise bonding, niche shared interest tours, female-only and female-led trips and tours designed for smaller groups to encourage making friends for life.
River cruising in South East Asia: Although ever popular, cruising on Europe’s waterways is giving way to more far-flung rivers. This feature will explore the rise of ships and itineraries in Southeast Asia, exploring what to book and what customers can expect.
How to sell: China for first-timers
Focus on: Romance in the Caribbean
Six of the Best: National Parks in the U.S.
My journey: Tunisia
2027 features
January/February/March
Trends feature: Exclusive hire: Multigenerational groups are “ultra-planning” their trips up to two years in advance, with a focus on privacy and exclusivity. This feature will examine trends relating to private hire of yachts, accommodation, special occasion venues and more.
Safari and wildlife trips in Africa: This feature will look at multi-destination safari and wildlife trips, where a large component of the trips is a focus on mental and physical wellbeing through nature immersion.
Responsible travel: With increasing environmental awareness, clients are demanding more ethical practices and experiences from their trips. This feature looks at eco-hotels, slow and immersive travel and opting for tours and destinations that prioritise climate and local-friendly practices.
Airlines update: A look at new products and features across the aviation space, including Business and First class, private aviation, and Economy offerings.
Hybrid adventure travel: Hybrid holidays are gaining traction as travellers look to combine different activities in one holiday. This might include activities like golfing, snorkelling, cycling or kayaking; cultural experiences such as a local culinary trail; or wellness activities like forest bathing and wild swimming.
The luxury edit: Updates on luxury product, hotels and trips.
Focus on: Australia and New Zealand
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Editor: Charlotte.Flach@bmipublishing.co.uk
Editorial Director: Steve.Hartridge@bmipublishing.co.uk
Digital Editor: April.Waterston@bmipublishing.co.uk
Steven.Thompson@bmipublishing.co.uk
