Unpacked, by TTG

Unpacked, by TTG is a fortnightly podcast, featuring guest appearances from familiar faces throughout the UK and Ireland travel trade who join the TTG editorial team as we dissect and discuss the hottest topics in the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unpacked, by TTG is a society podcast hosted by TTG, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

TTG hosts Unpacked, by TTG, a society show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Does The Travel Industry Have a Problem With Professionalism?

  Sep 24, 202621 minS2

  Is travel’s event culture getting out of hand? In this episode of Unpacked by TTG, we debate drinking, freebies and 'freeloaders' at trade events – and whether it’s time for the industry to rethink the way it does business. We're joined by Dan Bartholomew-Oates of The Awesome Adventures Company and Becky Walker, co-founder of the Tales of a Travel Agent podcast to explore where networking ends and unprofessional behaviour begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Blacklisting agents: A Step Too Far or Sometimes Justified?

  Sep 1, 202627 minS2

  Fines? Blacklists? Or simply bad manners? With 95% of TTG readers backing penalties for event no-shows, TTG 's Sophie Griffiths and Emma Dooney are joined by travel agent Jenny Jackson and marketing specialist Ant Stone as they debate whether agents who fail to turn up should face consequences – and whether the industry risks going too far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #25

  Have Ship Visits Had Their Day? (And what comes next?)

  Aug 10, 202624 minS1

  Are traditional ship visits still the best way for travel agents to get to know a cruise brand – or have they had their day? In this episode of Unpacked by TTG , we explore how ship visits are changing, whether a few hours onboard can really deliver the knowledge and experience agents need to sell with confidence, and how cruise lines can make these experiences more relevant and commercially valuable. We’re joined by Princess Cruises’ Yas McKechnie to discuss what makes a great ship visit, who should qualify, how success should be measured – and what the future of agent training and ship experiences could look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #24

  Selling Cuba: When (and How) will Tourism Bounce Back?

  Jul 27, 202625 minS1

  In this episode of Unpacked by TTG, Editor in Chief Sophie Griffiths is joined by Cuba specialist Matt O'Sullivan to explore the deepening crisis facing one of the Caribbean's most iconic destinations. What have been the impact of US sanctions, fuel shortages and collapsing tourism on everyday life in Cuba? And could recent diplomatic talks between Cuba and the United States mark the beginning of a recovery? The conversation explores whether Cuba remains a viable destination for travellers, what travel agents need to know right now, and how quickly tourism could bounce back if conditions improve. It's an honest, insightful discussion about the challenges facing the country today – and why the travel trade shouldn't write Cuba off just yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #23

  Andy Burnham's Britain: Is It Good News for Travel?

  Jul 8, 202629 minS1

  On this episode, the TTG team are joined by Alan Bowen, legal advisor to the Association of Atol Companies, and northern-based travel agent Tony Mann, director of Idle Travel, as they explore what a potential Andy Burnham premiership could mean for the UK travel industry. What might the 'King of the North's' policies on regional devolution, business rates, and aviation expansion mean for the sector? Plus could his pro-EU leanings help ease ongoing European border friction? Is a Burnham-led Britain really the boost of optimism high street agencies need, or will further political instability cause a long-term headache for outbound travel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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