Travel Agents News - Financial News https://www.financial-news.co.uk/air-travel/travel-agents/ Reliable, up-to-date source for financial news distribution and PR. Find the latest news on insurance, banking, property and mortgages and more. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:37:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-fav-32x32.png Travel Agents News - Financial News https://www.financial-news.co.uk/air-travel/travel-agents/ 32 32 SPAA Calls for Urgent Business Rates Reform for Travel Sector https://www.financial-news.co.uk/spaa-calls-for-urgent-business-rates-reform-for-travel-sector/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:02:32 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=156921 The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) stresses the need for reform to help travel agencies thrive. Ahead of the Scottish Budget, SPAA highlights the competitive disadvantage faced by Scottish travel agents. The association calls for a balanced taxation system to enhance consumer confidence and industry growth. Concerns are raised over increased national insurance contributions impacting [...]

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]]> 156921 Miles Morgan Travel Expands with New Trowbridge Branch https://www.financial-news.co.uk/miles-morgan-travel-expands-with-new-trowbridge-branch/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:55:45 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=156792 Miles Morgan Travel is set to open a new branch in Trowbridge, early 2025. The branch marks the 20th locale for Miles Morgan Travel in the UK. Hays Travel shows strong commitment with this investment. Recruitment underway for key roles in the new branch. The new site to boost brand profile in Wiltshire. Miles Morgan [...]

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]]> 156792 Flight Centre Targets UK Expansion Amid Promising Outlook https://www.financial-news.co.uk/flight-centre-targets-uk-expansion-amid-promising-outlook/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:37:37 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=156534 Flight Centre Travel Group considers expanding its UK branch network as it sees potential opportunities for growth. The Australian firm announced significant capital investment, focusing on enhancing its technological edge. Moreover, the company plans to increase its physical presence with new leisure and travel money outlets. The business travel division remains the largest, showing remarkable [...]

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]]> 156534 eDreams Odigeo Sees Profits Rise with Subscription Boost https://www.financial-news.co.uk/edreams-odigeo-sees-profits-rise-with-subscription-boost/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:22:44 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=156372 eDreams Odigeo has reported a financial turnaround thanks to a significant rise in subscriptions. The company saw a notable increase in subscriptions by 28% in the first half of the year. Net profits for eDreams Odigeo reached €1.3 million, reversing a previous loss. Revenue from Prime subscriptions accounted for a significant portion of total revenue [...]

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]]> 156372 Effective Operations Boost UK Call Centre Performance https://www.financial-news.co.uk/effective-operations-boost-uk-call-centre-performance/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:31:55 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=156275 Azamara’s dedicated UK contact centre has achieved remarkable results since its launch. A significant 67% uplift in booking conversions has been observed. Operational efficiency has improved with a 25% reduction in handling times. A notable 40% enhancement in answer speed has reduced customer wait times. Customer satisfaction has soared, reflected by a 17% drop in [...]

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]]> 156275 Clia Reveals 2025 Membership Opportunities https://www.financial-news.co.uk/clia-reveals-2025-membership-opportunities/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:15:18 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=156093 The Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) has announced its 2025 membership for UK and Ireland agents, featuring new benefits and events. Agents can participate in the RiverView Conference in March and Clia Conference in May, with additional events like the Expedition Summit. A new event, The Art of Selling Cruises, will offer summer support for [...]

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]]> 156093 Harmony Voyages Launches Shop in Clitheroe https://www.financial-news.co.uk/harmony-voyages-launches-shop-in-clitheroe/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:10:57 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=155438 Harmony Voyages has marked a new chapter with its first high street presence in Clitheroe. Originating from a blend of music festivals and travel services, the agency focuses on theme-based trips. The agency’s new location offers a broader range of travel experiences with an emphasis on high-end cruises. Targeted mainly at the over-55s demographic, the [...]

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]]> 155438 Agent-Only Pre-Sale Launch by Explora Journeys https://www.financial-news.co.uk/agent-only-pre-sale-launch-by-explora-journeys/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:55:00 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=155053 Agents now have an exclusive pre-sale window for discounted trips from Explora Journeys. The deal includes up to 50% savings on selected Caribbean and Mediterranean sailings. Pre-sale opens from November 13 to 20, prior to direct public sales. Reduced deposits available for bookings made before December 4, 2024. Special access extended to former passengers booking [...]

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]]> 155053 Hays Travel Urges Agents to Leverage Facebook as Micro-Influencers https://www.financial-news.co.uk/hays-travel-urges-agents-to-leverage-facebook-as-micro-influencers/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:03:28 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=154810 Hays Travel is encouraging its agents to embrace social media as micro-influencers, with a focus on Facebook as a pivotal platform. In a recent conference in Turkey, social media manager Natalie Heatlie emphasised the potential of Facebook in driving future bookings. Agents were advised to post genuine content to foster engagement and conversions. Videos were [...]

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]]> 154810 Hays Travel Adopts Year-Round TV Advertising Strategy https://www.financial-news.co.uk/hays-travel-adopts-year-round-tv-advertising-strategy/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:25:42 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=154470 Hays Travel is set to launch a continuous TV advertising strategy from January 2025, enhancing its brand presence amidst strong industry competition. David McNiven, Hays Travel’s head of marketing, announced the shift to an ‘always on’ advertising approach at the annual retail conference, indicating a strategic response to competitor strategies. Historically reliant on a regional [...]

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