The Landscape of Online Casinos in The Golden State
“‘ html. California, understood for its spectacular landscapes and vibrant society, likewise plays a pivotal role in the gaming market. Despite the appeal of on […]
Travel Village Group welcomes two new apprentices from Blackpool Sixth
We’re delighted to welcome two new apprentices to the Travel Village Group team, continuing our commitment to creating opportunities for young people to begin their […]
Phil and Paula Pledge TVG Support to River Cruise Industry During Low Water Crisis
Phil and Paula Nuttall have pledged Travel Village Group’s continued support to the river cruise industry as exceptionally low water levels create widespread disruption across some of Europe’s major rivers.
Travel Village Group shortlisted for ATAS award as Touring & Adventure Academy gains momentum
We’re proud to share that Travel Village Group has been shortlisted for Online/Call Centre Touring & Adventure Agency of the Year at the 2026 ATAS […]
Southampton Cruise Centre Secures SailorMade™ Trademark as Cruise & Stay Demand Soars
Southampton Cruise Centre has officially secured the SailorMade™ trademark as new booking data reveals bookings for Cruise & Stay holidays have surged by more than […]
Travel Village Group Shortlisted in Seven Categories at Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards 2026
Travel Village Group is celebrating another outstanding year of industry recognition after being shortlisted in seven categories at the prestigious Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards […]
Travel Village Group Conference 2026 Combines Strategy, Support and Standout Experiences in Blackpool
Travel Village Group hosted its 2026 Conference in Blackpool from 6th – 8th May, delivering a high-impact event that combined business strategy, wellbeing, training and […]
Travel Village Group Joins Barrhead Travel Group’s Brilliant Travel as a Managed Partner
Travel Village Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Brilliant Travel, part of Barrhead Travel Group, marking an important next step in the long-term […]
Travel Village Group Celebrates Multiple Wins at TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2026
At the Travel Village Group we’re celebrating a standout year at the prestigious TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2026, securing multiple category wins and national […]
We’re Launching Our Touring & Adventure Academy
We are proud to announce the launch of our brand new Touring & Adventure Academy. This six month specialist programme has been created for our […]
Travel Village Group celebrates double win at Riviera Travel’s Top Agent 2026 Riv Awards
Travel Village Group is celebrating a standout day at Riviera Travel’s 2026 Riv Awards, with success recognised at both group and individual business owner level. […]
We Celebrate the Graduation of Our Second River Cruise Academy Cohort
At Travel Village Group, we are proud to celebrate the graduation of our second River Cruise Academy cohort, marking the culmination of six months of […]
RiverCruising.co.uk awarded Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the 11th year running
RiverCruising.co.uk has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026. This accolade recognises eleven years of consistently high customer service based entirely on verified […]
Travel Village Group Wraps Up 2025 with Festive Network & Nosh Events Across the UK
Travel Village Group has once again brought its business owner community together with a series of Network & Nosh events held across the UK, rounding […]
Travel Village Group Proudly Sponsors Local Children’s Football Team, Foxhall FC
Travel Village Group is delighted to announce our sponsorship of Foxhall FC, a brilliant local children’s football team here in Blackpool. As a fourth generation […]
Southampton Cruise Centre Launches Next-Generation Website Powered by Dreamlake
Southampton Cruise Centre, part of the award-winning Travel Village Group, has unveiled its brand-new website – a next-generation cruise platform built in partnership with Dreamlake, […]
Richard hits high speed with Aston Martin & Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Travel Village Group Commercial Manager, Richard Cross, recently had the incredible opportunity to take part in the Aston Martin Track Experience, courtesy of our luxury […]
Congratulations to Gillian Williams – Cruise Agent of the Year 2025
We are absolutely delighted to share some wonderful news. Last night, at the glittering TTG Travel Industry Awards 2025 held at London’s iconic Roundhouse, our […]
Travel Village Group Launches Second River Cruise Academy
Following the success of the inaugural River Cruise Academy earlier this year, the Travel Village Group has officially launched its second cohort of future river […]
The Holiday Village’s Emma Andrews Shortlisted for Sustainability Champion at Aspire Awards 2025
We are thrilled to share that Emma Andrews from The Holiday Village has been shortlisted for Sustainability Champion of the Year at the prestigious 2025 […]
Jenny Higgins Named One of TTG’s Thirty Under 30 for 2025
We are absolutely thrilled to share that our very own Jenny Higgins has been named one of TTG’s Thirty Under 30 for 2025 – an […]
Travel Village’s Becky White Wins Travel Weekly’s Leisure Agent of the Year 2025
Travel Village Group is delighted to announce that the Travel Village’s Becky White has been named Leisure Agent of the Year 2025 at Travel Weekly’s […]
Travel Village Group Announces Thoughtful 2026 Conference Format in Response to Industry Pressures
Following the widely discussed industry call to “reset the compass,” Travel Village Group has announced its biennial conference will return in 2026 – with a […]
Four Finalists from Travel Village Group Recognised at the 2025 Travel Industry Awards by TTG
We’re thrilled to announce that four outstanding members of the Travel Village Group team have been shortlisted for the 2025 Travel Industry Awards by TTG […]
Travel Village Group Announce New Podcast Series: Now Boarding
Something exciting is taxiing to the runway at Travel Village Group, and we can’t wait to take you on board. As a proud 4th generation […]
Travel Village Group Shortlisted For EIGHT Categories At The Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards 2025
We’re ecstatic to announce that the Travel Village Group has been shortlisted for an impressive eight awards at the upcoming 2025 Travel Weekly Agent Achievement […]
Arla Great North Swim: Travel Village Group Dive Into A New Charity Challenge For Reuben’s Retreat
After last year’s calf-burning, lung-busting, energy-sapping attempt at the Welsh 3000s, I’ve decided to trade breathy summits for breast stroke in 2025! This year, I’m […]
Travel Village Group Celebrates a Star-Studded Evening at the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises
Members of the Travel Village Group’s Senior Leadership Team are thrilled to share their immense gratitude to P&O Cruises for the once-in-a-lifetime invitation to attend […]
Our Travel Expert Caitlyn is Taking the Leap – Literally – for Three Incredible Charities
At The Travel Village Group, we’ve always been proud of our team’s big hearts. And now one of them is proving it in a sky-high […]
The Holiday Village Wins TTG Top Homeworking Agency 2025
We’re absolutely delighted to announce that our homeworking brand, The Holiday Village, has been crowned Top Homeworking Agency (Small) at the prestigious TTG Top 50 […]
RiverCruising.co.uk Named Top Overall Online Travel Agency By Riviera Travel
We’re proud to announce that RiverCruising.co.uk has been recognised as the Top Overall Online Travel Agency (OTA) at Riviera Travel’s first-ever agent awards ceremony, held on 10 April […]
Travel Village Group Returns With Network & Nosh Events In 2025
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Network & Nosh series, Travel Village Group (TVG) has once again taken to the road—bringing business owners, senior […]
TVG River Cruise Academy Graduates Celebrate Success!
Travel Village Group Business Owners celebrated their graduation at CLIA RiverView Conference 2025 in Budapest having completed the first TVG River Cruise Academy – devised […]
Travel Village Group Celebrates 10 Years of Platinum Excellence In Reviews with Feefo Trusted Service Award
Get the party poppers out! Our specialist brand RiverCruising.co.uk has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the tenth consecutive year, following stellar reviews! […]
Volunteering With The National Trust – Hedge Planting
On the 12th December members of the Travel Village Group team began their morning with a sense of purpose as they gathered in the High […]
All Travel Village Group Brands Make 2025 Awards Shortlist
As the Travel Village Group close 2024 – our 65th year of trading – we’re celebrating the potential for 4 amazing awards in 2025. All […]
Travel Village Group Celebrates 65 Years Of Travel In Blackpool
On 6th December 2024, travel agents, tour operators, friends and family gathered in Blackpool to celebrate the Travel Village Group’s 65th anniversary. The day kicked […]
Our Travel Agents Cruise The Danube River Onboard Travelmarvel Vega
What’s better than selling a dream holiday? Experiencing it first-hand! Recently, four business owners from The Travel Village Group embarked on a dazzling four-night river […]
Travel Village Group Sends Extra Festive Spirit to Santa’s Lapland Adventurers
As the holiday season fast approaches, Travel Village Group returns to send extra Christmas magic to families venturing to Lapland! This year, we’re thrilled to […]
Holiday Village’s Emma Andrews Recognised As Sustainable Travel Expert
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Emma Andrews, a dedicated Holiday Village business owner, has been recognised as an expert in sustainable travel! […]
Travel Village Group Supports National Trust’s Plant A Tree Initiative
At the Travel Village Group, we’re proud to say that our family business of 65 years is supporting the National Trust’s Plant a Tree initiative. […]
Wendy Haines Travel Shortlisted for Prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards – Again!
Exciting news! For the second year in a row, one of our independent travel agents, Wendy Haines Travel has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Allica […]
Travel Village Group launch the River Cruise Academy in Manchester
On 25th September 2024, the Travel Village Group celebrated the official launch of its exciting new ‘River Cruise Academy’ at a welcome event in Manchester […]
Looking Back At 65 Years Of The Travel Village Group History
With our 65th Birthday party just a few months away, Phil and Paula decided to take us on a walk down memory lane, to reminisce […]
Recognition For Travel Village Group Team At The Travel Industry Awards by TTG
We’re thrilled to share that no fewer than three members of the team at Travel Village Group have been shortlisted for awards at The Travel […]
TVG Makes The Shortlist As Finalists For Five Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards
We are thrilled to share that we’ve made the shortlist for no less than 5 of the trade’s highest accolades at the Travel Weekly Agent […]
Top Sellers Head To Dubai For Gold Medal Trip
Travel Village Group top sales agents and Holiday Village business owners were rewarded, in May 2024, for their amazing accomplishments. How? Well, with a fabulous […]
Emma Andrews – Sustainability Ambassador in Training
Emma Andrews has recently become a TTG sustainability ambassador in training. With this, her main objective is, travelling responsibly and still having an unforgettable holiday. […]
Travel Village Group Launch River Cruise Academy As First Stage In Training & Development Academy Programme
As an award-winning, fourth-generation family business celebrating our 65th anniversary in 2024, we at Travel Village Group are excited to announce our new Training & […]
Travel Village Win & Retain Title of TTG Top 50 Best North West Travel Agency!
The team from Blackpool’s Travel Village were in the midst of the travel industry’s top talents on 25th April 2024, at a glittering celebration held […]
Homeworker Andrea Smith Has Planted Trees for TTC Sustainability Pledge
Homeworker Andrea Smith has planted five trees on her farm for TTC Tour Brands after making a sustainability pledge at the Association of Touring and […]
TVG Hit The Road For Business Owners’ Networking Events
The Travel Village Group has business owners, agents and support staff working from bases all over the UK, so it can be hard to bring […]
Sustainability Focus: Blackpool Sixth Form Utilise Travel Village Brochures
Our company having a more sustainability focus is not just a trend; it’s a strategic plan which we are using to benefit both our business […]
Celebrating 65 Years Of The Travel Village Group
Celebrating 65 Years Of The Travel Village Group It’s 2024, and we’re celebrating 65 years of trading for our 4th Generation Family Business, known, these […]
TVG Take On Welsh 3000s Challenge For Reuben’s Retreat
In 2024, the Travel Village Group and a few of our amazing tour operator partners will be taking on the iconic Welsh 3000s challenge in a bid to raise funds for Reuben’s Retreat.
Travel Village Travel Show 2024 Success
January is always going to be a busy month in travel, but that’s even more reason to make sure your clients have every opportunity to […]
Opportunity Knocks For Travel Village Group Sales In January Peaks Advent
During January Peaks it’s a battle to get your sales message heard, so TVG came up with an idea that benefits everyone. At our 2023 […]
The Travel Village Group Celebrates Turning 65 with a Winter Wonderland
Back in June 2019 the Travel Village Group celebrated a significant anniversary at Blackpool’s iconic Tower Ballroom. Little did we all know, that in a […]
TVGConf2023: Opportunity Knocks For All
Phil Nuttall took to the stage to open the main day of TVGConf2023, at Paphos’ Attikon, with introduce Opportunity Knocks, news of the Group’s results […]
TVGConf2023: Announcing Reuben’s Retreat As Official Charity
2023 was a year of individual charity events every month, for various worthy organisations, but there’s always been one that’s very close to the Travel […]
TVG Conference 2023 at Constantinou Bros. Hotel
Following conversations held at our TVGConf2022, aboard MSC Virtuosa in May 2022, we made plans to hold our 2023 Conference at Constantinou Bros. fabulous 4* […]
Visiting Mexico With RCD Hotels
Heather Tarrant, our Personal Travel Consultant and owner of Travel With Heather, recently returned from an amazing trip to Mexico. She travelled with the team […]
Exploring Sri Lanka: Jenny’s Touring Trip
Sri Lanka, often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ is a treasure trove of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. This […]
Running The London Marathon For British Heart Foundation!
Samantha Davis, a Personal Travel Consultant at the Travel Village Group, is thrilled to announce her participation in the London Marathon 2024. She is raising […]
Our TTG Travel Industry Awards Winner & Finalists
The TTG Travel Industry Awards are highly regarded accolades that recognise excellence in the travel and tourism sector. So, you can imagine how proud we […]
Amanda Taylor & Layna Mcmoran Join The Holiday Village
Amanda Taylor has been appointed as our new Business Development Manager for The Holiday Village. After several years of working outside the travel industry, in […]
Southampton Cruise Centre Launches Online Booking
The Travel Village Group have cruised into the world of eCommerce by offering online booking at SouthamptonCruiseCentre.com. New ventures in the digital world are always […]
Travel Village Group Named A TTG Sustainable Travel Expert
Our Blackpool-based travel agent has been named a TTG Sustainable Travel Expert! Jenny Higgins, our Marketing Executive, was selected by TTG Media and the TTG […]
August 2023 Charity Challenge: Night Run
Well, we hope everyone is well rested from July’s hiatus from a physical challenge, because August is here and we’re supporting our local charity! Trinity […]
Winner of The Mental Health Matters Award
The annual celebration of travel, Travel Weekly’s Agent Achievement Awards, took place on 13th July 2023 in London. The Travel Village Group were honoured to […]
Apprentices: Inspiring The Future Generation Of Travel
In June 2022 the Travel Village Group took on our first ever apprentices, Millie Jackson and Annie Shaw. A year later we’re welcoming another two […]
July 2023 Charity Challenge: Volunteering Time
The team are taking a well-earned rest in July from an active charity challenge, and from asking family, friends and colleagues for donations (thank you […]
Wendy Haines: Retail Entrepreneur of the Year Shortlist
Wendy Haines, an independent travel business owner based in the Midlands, is thrilled to announce her inclusion in the esteemed shortlist for the highly acclaimed […]
Best Workplaces In Travel 2023: Finalist
For a second year in a row the Travel Village Group has made it to the finals of the Best Workplaces in Travel 2023 (BWIT) […]
Celebrating Our Finalists For TTG Travel Industry Awards
Travel Village Group celebrate members of our team reaching the finalists’ shortlist in 4 categories at the TTG Travel Industry Awards 2023
June 2023 Charity Challenge: Memory Marathon
Many of our charity challenges have been set in an effort to support organisations that encourage a healthy body and mind, and June will be […]
Our Legends Of Travel!
We all know that the Travel Industry is the very best business to work within, and few of us are so lucky that we dedicate […]
Introducing Our TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassador (in training!)
Earlier this year, TTG (Travel Trade Gazette) set out on a mission to find 20 passionate people within the travel industry, who are committed to […]
May 2023 Charity Challenge: 50 Miles As You May
We’re firmly into Spring now, and what better way to celebrate than by getting out and enjoying the turn in weather! This month we’re encouraging […]
Travel Village Group Win Best Agency Awards
At a glitzy ceremony in Birmingham, on 27th April 2023, representatives from the Travel Village Group attended the TTG Top 50 Awards ceremony with hopeful […]
Blindfolded Hike Up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon): Guided Walk For Guide Dogs UK
As part of April’s charity activity for Guide Dogs UK, members of the team took part in blindfolded walks. Whilst one took place in Blackpool, […]
Travel Village Completes First Beach Clean Of The Year
Travel Village Group, in collaboration with Royal Caribbean International, has teamed up with Enveco NW Environmental Services (a Blackpool Council wholly-owned business) to help save […]
Walk A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes: Guided Walk For Guide Dogs UK
On Tuesday 18th April, some members of the Travel Village Group team took part in a mile long blindfolded walk in order to raise awareness […]
Our Team Onboard Amadeus Queen Along The Rhine
Some of our incredible team and top-selling agents at the Travel Village Group flew out to Amsterdam for a voyage with Amadeus River Cruises. They […]
April 2023 Charity Challenge: Blindfold Walks
Time for something a bit different for our April Charity Challenge. At the end of February, one of the Travel Village Group’s agents had a […]
Travel Village Group Attends CLIA RiverView Conference 2023
Members of Travel Village Group’s management and sales team attended the CLIA RiverView Conference in Vienna this month. The CLIA RiverView River Cruising Conference is […]
Gold Medal Top Sellers Trip To Doha
In conjunction with Gold Medal, Qatar Airways & Qatar Tourism, The Travel Village Group sent several top sellers and some of the senior management team […]
March 2023 Charity Challenge: Steps For Stonewall
March… it’s a new month, so here’s our new charity challenge! We’re keeping the focus on getting everyone moving away from their desks, and ensuring […]
Record Breaking Sales At Peaks
January 2020 was a booming month for the travel industry, and one of the best “Peaks” for the travel industry in many years. Confidence was […]
February 2023 Charity Challenge: Fifty In Feb
Following a great start to the year, raising support, awareness. and nearly £500 for Prostate Cancer UK; Team TVG are taking on another charity challenge […]
It’s A Win At Carnival UK Cruise Awards!
Carnival UK Cruise Awards is an annual event that recognises and celebrates excellence in the travel trade, for those that support the cruise industry. The […]
Tangle & Travel Village Group: A Partnership We Are Proud Of
Travel Village Group and Tangle have partnered together to spread more awareness about sustainability within the cruise industry and what we can do to protect […]
Record Numbers Attend Inaugural Travel Village Show
On Sunday 22nd January 2023, we hosted our biggest exhibition yet, the Travel Village Travel Show. With over 750 people attending to chat to the […]
Travel Village Group Have Gone Platinum For Feefo!
At the Travel Village Group we have always prided ourselves on outstanding customer service, and the greatest reward is when our customers tell us how […]
Going Above & Beyond At Celebrity Cruises Awards
Every year, in the afternoon before Travel Weekly’s Globe Travel Awards takes place, Celebrity Cruises hold their Travel Agent Appreciation Awards. It’s a prestigious afternoon […]
Recognition for Contribution to River Cruising
On a chilly, yet extra sparkly, night (8th December 2022) in the heart of the Cotswolds; travel agency representatives and tour operators gathered for an […]
January 2023 Charity Challenge: Run The Month
Never ones to rest on our pigs in blankets and leftover turkey butties; the Travel Village Group are taking on a charity challenge for January […]
TTG Top 50 2023 Shortlist For Travel Village Group
The Travel Village Group is once again honoured to have been shortlisted for the TTG Top 50 Awards for 2023. Recognising the top Travel Agencies […]
AmaWaterways Top Sellers Rhine Fam Trip
At the Travel Village Group, we love taking part in Fam Trips. Some of our top-selling agents recently boarded AmaWaterways beautiful 5* AmaMora and sailed […]
Travel Village Group Launches 2022 Family Christmas Giveaway
The Travel Village Group, an award-winning 4th generation family business, has launched their Christmas “We Give You More” campaign. In an initiative that not only […]
Jet2Holidays Award Travel Village Group Agent Of The Year
15 November 2022, Jet2Holidays Conference, Portugal: During a glittering awards ceremony at the Jet2Holidays conference at the 3HB Guaraná in Portugal, the Travel Village Group […]
Career Opportunities with Leeds Beckett University
From Education to Employment: Jenny and Lilli from the Travel Village Group attend Leeds Beckett’s ‘Get Involved: Get Hired’ event at the Career Opportunities fair […]
Agents Take VIP Trip with Uniworld
The Travel Village Group know that the best way to encourage sales and increase product knowledge is to experience something personally. In conjunction with Uniworld, […]
Royal Pitch Marketing Funds Secured From Royal Caribbean
The Travel Village Group entered the second round of Royal Caribbean’s Royal Pitch in August 2022, to secure a portion of the £200,000 pot. Following […]
It’s Double Win For Travel Village Group At Cruise Adviser Awards!
Cruise Adviser Awards recognise Agency and Cruise Agent of the Year! Cruise industry magazine Cruise Adviser held their inaugural The Cruise Awards evening event on […]
Hiring and Inspiring: The Travel Village Group hires TWO first-class university graduates
Investing In The Future Of Travel The Travel Village Group hired two university graduates in Spring 2022. For many university students, finding employment after full-time […]
Buckingham Palace Invites Our Travel Experts
Norry & Heather Ascroft celebrate at Queen’s garden party. Ever been invited to Buckingham Palace for a Garden Party? At the Travel Village Group we […]
Record Sales Following Travel Village Group Conference 2022
Conference Partners See Growing Business Results From Group In May 2022 we held the first ever Travel Village Group Conference at sea, aboard MSC Cruises’ […]
Travel Village Group CEO Recognised By Travel Industry
Phil Nuttall Awarded ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry’ 2022 Last week saw the Travel Weekly’s Agent Achievement Awards in association with Virgin Atlantic take place […]
Holiday Village Scoops Leisure Agent of the Year 2022
Wendy Haines Scoops ‘Leisure Agent of the Year’ 2022 In July 2022 Travel Weekly’s Agent Achievement Awards, in association with Virgin Atlantic, took place at […]
Travel Village Sponsors Lancashire’s First Inclusive Rugby Team
The Travel Village is excited to announce our sponsorship of Typhoons RUFC The Travel Village Group have agreed a two-year commitment as the new official […]
Officially the “Best Place To Work In Travel” 2022
Travel Village Group voted “Best Place to Work in Travel” in the UK! Ever wondered where the best place to work in travel is? As […]
