Latest News & Blog
Happy 60th Anniversary Border Travel!
- 23 Apr 2024
- Millie Nunn
One of our Scottish members Border Travel has hit a big milestone, recently celebrating 60 years in business, and we want to wish them a Happy 60th Anniversary!
How to make the most out of your FAM Trip
- 18 Apr 2024
- Millie Nunn
Millie, a member of our marketing team, recently attended her first FAM trip to Sicily. Now, she's excited to pass on her top tips for making the most out of your next FAM trip experience. From networking strategies to creating engaging social media content, Millie shares all the essential advice to ensure that you make the most of your journey.
Exploring Lake Como with ATAS Experience
- 12 Apr 2024
- Barbara Zanotelli Rodrigues
Barbara in our Marketing team had the opportunity to join ATAS' inaugural Experience trip in March. Find out all about the trip and how to become an ATAS member.
Let's talk River Cruises
- 21 Mar 2024
- Gemma Sparrow
Business Development Manager Gemma Sparrow attended The CLIA Riverview Conference 2024 in Amsterdam last week and had the opportunity to visit 11 river cruise ships in 48 hours! River cruise continues to be a rapidly growing sector within the cruise industry – and so we see lots of opportunity there for our members. Gemma reports back on the trends, insights and learnings she took from the trip and shares some top tips for selling river cruise.
It’s all about the money!
- 13 Mar 2024
- Kelly Cookes
How can you add more to your bottom line as an owner of an independent travel business? Chief Commercial Officer Kelly Cookes explains how the commercial side of the travel agency world works – and shares some tips on how travel businesses can stay one step ahead of the game and maximise their earning potential.
Professional Indemnity Insurance for Travel Agents
- 23 Feb 2024
- Heather Haggis
Advantage’s Head of Financial Services Heather Haggis makes the case for why taking out a Professional indemnity insurance policy is vital for travel agents to help protect their businesses.
Why Join a Travel Consortium?
- 07 Feb 2024
- David Moon
Should you join a travel agent consortium? Our Head of Business Development David Moon outlines the benefits and why a new year might just be the right time for you to consider joining.
Winterizing Your Business
- 31 Jan 2024
- Heather Haggis
Advantage’s Head of Financial Services Heather Haggis outlines how travel businesses who own their commercial premises should consider navigating insurance risks and safeguarding against seasonal challenges during the winter period.
How the 7P's Can Up Your Marketing Game
- 07 Dec 2023
- Millie Nunn
Navigating the complexities of business marketing can be challenging, but simplifying it to basics can provide some clarity. We share the fundamental 7P's of marketing and their pivotal role in shaping a successful marketing mix. Explore our latest blog for a deep dive into each element and some examples of where you can identify them in your own business and transform your approach to marketing success.
Bonds....future use as a financial protection method?
- 21 Nov 2023
- Paul Nunn
Following the challenges the pandemic posed the industry and with a backdrop of consultations and discussions questioning current financial protection methods, our COO, Paul Nunn, reflects on all things bonding.
Summary of the King’s Speech – November 2023
- 07 Nov 2023
- Danni de Nervaux
A statement from the public affairs agency FTI.
Our expansion into commercial insurance
- 25 Oct 2023
- Heather Haggis
Our in-house insurance broker has been offering members financial protection for over 20 years.
CLIA Porto Destination Showcase – October 2023
- 20 Oct 2023
- Barbara Zanotelli Rodrigues
Two weeks ago, Barbara our Digital Marketing Executive had the incredible opportunity to attend the CLIA Destination Showcase in beautiful Porto, Portugal.
AI and ChatGPT will continue to transform the way in which travel agents work
- 20 Oct 2023
- Stephen Baxendale
Stephen Baxendale joined Advantage in February as our Technology Partnerships Manager. He shares with us his thoughts on the hot topic of AI and ChatGPT and shares some of the activities we have planned for members over the coming months.
