Latest News & Blog
New to cruise handbook
- 29 Aug 2024
- Millie Nunn
Are you a first-time cruiser? We’re here to guide you through what to expect on board and to share with you some of our top tips to ensure your first cruise is one to remember!
Meet our new BDM, John Simmons
- 16 Aug 2024
- Millie Nunn
John joins us with a focus on our corporate managed services members. We welcome his 15 years in corporate travel and experience with popular brands such as Hogg Robinson and American Express. We are excited John is joining us during a growth phase of the AMS model and to hear his plans on developing the model, supporting members and helping Advantage navigate the dynamic business travel sector.
Celebrating 15 years of Advantage Managed Services
- 15 Aug 2024
- Paul Nunn
What an incredible milestone! We are immensely proud of how the AMS model has evolved and flourished over the past 15 years. Equally, we take great pride in the exceptional members who make it all possible. Our commitment to investing in and enhancing the AMS proposition remains unwavering, ensuring that both current and future members continue to experience what we believe is the best-in-class managed service model. The past 15 years have been incredible…here’s looking forward to the next 15!
Meet Andrea Caulfield-Smith
- 13 Aug 2024
- Danni de Nervaux
Andrea Caulfield-Smith joined Advantage in April as Managing Director, Global Business Travel. Within her first few weeks, she was onstage in Mexico presenting to over 300 delegates her plans to develop our global business travel strategy at this time of fast growth. We wanted to chat with Andrea to find out more about her and how her first few months have gone.
Jessica Rayner joins FAM trip to Poland with LOT Polish Airlines
- 06 Aug 2024
- Jessica Rayner
Jessica Rayner, a member of our commercial team, was lucky enough to be invited on a FAM trip to Poland recently, experiencing the best sights, sounds, and flavours of both Warsaw and Wrocław, hosted by Christopher Szumilo from LOT Polish Airlines who we have a commercial agreement in place with.
Diversity Travel joins premium FAM trip to Taiwan with China Airlines
- 22 Jul 2024
- Jo Strange
Advantage member Jo Strange from Diversity Travel recently joined a premium fam trip to Taiwan with China Airlines, a key partner of the Advantage Air programme. Jo shares some highlights from her experience below…
It’s all about the money!
- 05 Jul 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.
Sustainability: Small Business Impact
- 02 May 2024
- Millie Nunn
Sustainability in travel is crucial for protecting the environment, culture and local economies. It means making responsible choices to reduce harm to nature, support communities and keep destinations thriving for future travellers but what does this mean for SME businesses and how do you get started?
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.
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.
