Unpacked, by TTG

On this episode, the TTG team are joined by travel agent Jackie Stedman, founder of Travel Time World, and Jo Kolatsis, director at Themis Advisory, as they explore the industry-wide headache caused by the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) new price transparency guidance. The panel delves into what these rules actually mean for travel agents and break down the widespread confusion regarding whether agents are being forced to disclose all their supplier partners on social media and window cards. Are these new rules really as big a problem as many in travel fear or has it all all been blown out of proportion?

The latest episode of Unpacked by TTG explores the decline in travel and tourism to the USA, and whether the World Cup, kicking off on June 11, can stimulate demand to a country which has seen a significant slow down in interest from numerous markets. But why is this? Is it really all the fault of Donald Trump – is the Trump Slump real? Or are there other factors at play? And how can travel agents and tour operators help to reignite interest in what still remains one of the world's most unique destinations...? Listen as Guy Novik, CEO of USAirtours and Travel Counsellor Jamie Evans offer their take alongside hosts TTG Editor-in-Chief Sophie Griffiths and Head of Partner Content Madeleine Barber.

On this latest episode of TTG's News in Brief, TTG's Sophie Griffiths and Harry Kemble dissect the TTG Agenda 2026 breakfast briefing which saw the release of exclusive data from consumers and travel bosses about the state of the market. Plus travel leaders revealed their own takes on the current market, and find out why despite the Middle East crisis and economic concerns facing the sector, one travel leader believes there is still "opportunity" to be had...

With some travel agents reporting fewer fam trip opportunities and operators under increasing pressure to prove return on investment, Editor-in-Chief Sophie Griffiths and TTG Luxury Reporter Emma Dooney ask whether every travel seller should still expect access to educational trips — or whether their eligibility needs a rethink. Joining the discussion are luxury travel advisor Duncan Greenfield-Turk, who recently sparked debate by arguing not all agents should be entitled to fams, and Andy Flynn, who brings a fresh perspective, having only been in the industry a year who argues fams are invaluable for learning.

On this special edition of our News in Brief podcast, managing editor James Chapple quizzes Advantage's commercial director John Sullivan on how they're supporting members in the current climate of uncertainty, his predictions for the rest of the year and why we really need to speaking to – rather than writing to – our AI friends...

What does the fuel crisis really mean for summer holidays abroad this year? Is there even a fuel crisis? And how are agents reassuring customers (and maintaining bookings)? Join us for this special episode as we take a deep dive into the big question dominating both the travel industry – and national press: will summer holidays overseas actually happen this year?

The TTG team debate whether other EU nations will follow Greece’s lead in pausing biometric border checks to avoid summer travel chaos, analyse the fuel surcharge landscape as operators move to protect summer demand amid global economic uncertainty and and discuss why suppliers have been busy defending InteleTravel this week.

On this latest epsiode the TTG news team are joined by Abta's director of public affairs Luke Petherbridge and Suzanne Cumpston, sales and commercial manager, Sam Smith Travel as they explore the impact of the EU’s new biometric border rules and what it means for summer travel. Early signs suggest we may see significant disruption at some airports, but how widespread will this be? Can we expect European airports and ports to offer a smooth process by summer, or is this just one more headache that the travel industry – and holidaymakers – need to be braced for?