TIPTO

After a rigorous and thorough selection process, TIPTO (Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation) announced its first four agent Ambassadors last week.

TIPTO members Bourne Leisure, Super Break and This is Shearings organised a sunset safari jeep tour with bespoke itinerary for their agent friends during ABTA’s Travel Convention 2017.  The activity took in the sites of local Azorean landmarks in the area surrounding Ponta Delgada. The domestic suppliers and John Sullivan were snapped at the picturesque […]

Steph Borys and Hannah Gifford from Newells Travel, Truro, have both made high worth Orlando bookings this summer following attendance at TIPTO’s Cornwall roadshow.  The family bookings, one for a family of four worth £13,770 and the second for a family of six worth £18,559, were made with the tailor made holiday specialists, Travelpack, and […]

TIPTO has unveiled its new look website where agents will experience a more sophisticated homepage display with key areas highlighted to prioritise information that is important to them.  This includes roadshow, SuperShow and training event dates; member incentives and competitions; training modules and more general TIPTO news. Two newly developed areas of the website bring […]

TIPTO has started its 19th year of operation with the addition of new supplier member, Cosmos.  The tour operator as well as sister brand Avalon Waterways, will join the trade association fro September 1, supporting independent agents with offers and product training. Cosmos offers agents worldwide touring and cruise holidays all packaged with a privately […]

TIPTO has smashed its previous fundraising record for its charity partner, Reuben’s Retreat. Over the course of the year, the organisation has raised  £2,900 across 32 roadshow events. This is an increase on the previous year’s efforts which raised £2,395. Nicola Graham, Reuben’s Retreat, said: “Thank you so much to all of those involved with […]

TIPTO recently held a roadshow at the Radisson Blu in Edinburgh.  Pictured at the event are Cheryl Notman, Elaine Marshall, Claire Lees and Kelly McVey, all from Thomson Glenrothes. They join Izzy Foulkes-Arellano from Trafalgar for an session on its latest product developments, introductions and incentive offers.  TIPTO’s roadshows offer travel agents the chance to learn about […]

TIPTO has announced the dates and locations of its final Face 2 Face with TIPTO Roadshows and remaining SuperShow of 2017. Agents still have the opportunity to join the following events: 13 June Edinburgh Radisson Blu 20 June Manchester South Hallmark Hotel (Wilmslow) 21 June Leeds SuperShow Leeds United FC 27 June Newcastle SuperShow St. […]

TIPTO member James Villa Holidays awards its ‘The BIG Villa Giveaway’ incentive winner, Victoria Hollings of Hays Travel in Darlington, with her vouchers worth £3000. Pictured is Ryan Carroll, James Villa Holidays & Hoseasons with Victoria Hollings of Hays Travel in Darlington.

TIPTO recently celebrated a fundraising event at the Liverpool SuperShow.  The team raised almost £200 for charity Reuben’s Retreat. TIPTO has raised almost £2000 so far this year and will hold six more fundraising events before the end of 2017. Pictured joining Nicola Graham from Reuben’s Retreat (centre), are from left to right are: Lynne Brocklesby, Olympic […]

TIPTO has confirmed Trafalgar has joined the organisation as its 23rd supplier member.   Trafalgar offers more than 230 trips to worldwide destinations including Europe, North, Central and South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. New for 2017, the escorted holiday operator has added destinations such as India, Laos, South Africa, Texas and Sri Lanka to […]