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Katie McGonagle

London

Journalist at Freelance

Head of Features and Supplements at Travel Weekly (UK)

Head of Features & Supplements for @travelweekly. Formerly Editor-at-Large @wanderlustmag and Editor @cruisetraveluk. Available for freelance travel commissions

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  • 1 month ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Katie McGonagle

    Would any business want to ignore a sizeable segment of its potential customer base? If the answer is no, then it’s time to tap into the solo touring market because this lucrative demographic makes up a significant proportion of sales – sometimes more than half of customers, according to some of the most popular touring brands – so it’s worth getting on top of the needs of solo travellers and the opportunities this segment presents.

  • 2 months ago | aspiretravelclub.co.uk | Isobel Turner |Ian Taylor |Laura French |Katie McGonagle

    Hotels will launch in 2026 in India’s Rishikeshbookmark_borderSave to Library The Oberoi Group is set to open two new properties on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian city of Rishikesh. The first will be an 80-room Oberoi Resort that carries the group’s trademark ‘vilas’ name, and the second will be a Trident-branded property with 120 rooms. Both hotels will be located on a 24-hectare site surrounded by the Ganges on three sides.

  • 2 months ago | aspiretravelclub.co.uk | Katie McGonagle |Phil Davies |Ben Ireland |Isobel Turner

    ao linkTauck unveils details of two new vesselsSerene and Lumière will both sail in Francebookmark_borderSave to Library Tauck has revealed the names and itineraries of its two newest ships, which are set to debut in 2026. Serene and Lumière, selected from more than a thousand names submitted by agents, passengers and employees, will sail in France, on the Seine and Rhone respectively.

  • 2 months ago | aspiretravelclub.co.uk | Phil Davies |Ben Ireland |Hollie-Rae Brader |Katie McGonagle

    Inside Travel Group offers agents chance to win trip worth £25kThe operator’s biggest-ever trade incentive will reward agents with big-value tripsbookmark_borderSave to Library Inside Travel Group, which operates InsideAsia and Inside Japan, has unveiled its biggest-ever trade incentive, offering agents the chance to win big-value trips. The Agent Insider programme offers agents the chance to win a £25,000 “dream cultural adventure” which they can take their friends or family on.

  • 2 months ago | aspiretravelclub.co.uk | Laura French |Ben Ireland |Katie McGonagle |Isobel Turner

    Andreas Nuessel to become Silversea MD as Peter Shanks announces retirementCruiseFeb 21, 2025by News DeskNuessel is the line’s current managing director for Europe and will extend remit from Junebookmark_borderSave to Library Silversea Europe managing director Andreas Nuessel is to begin looking after the UK, Irish, Middle East and African markets following Peter Shanks’ retirement after 45 years in the travel industry.

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Katie McGonagle
Katie McGonagle @katie_mcgonagle
11 Jul 24

And the dance floor fills for Peter Andre, courtesy of @Azamara at the #TWAAAs https://t.co/kyVpreNO8j

Katie McGonagle
Katie McGonagle @katie_mcgonagle
11 Jul 24

Very well deserved standing ovation in the room for ⁦@FoundationRoses⁩ the charity partner for #TWAAAs. Please give generously, I know how important the support for bereaved siblings and families can be and can’t think of a better cause to support #charity https://t.co/nP2CNNHcLd

Katie McGonagle
Katie McGonagle @katie_mcgonagle
11 Jul 24

Brilliant start to the #TWAAAs with champagne for every table from headline sponsor @celestyalcruise , entertainment from @SeabournCruise and special awards including @ATAS_travel ambassador award. Roll on the rest of the night! https://t.co/m1K4lBQi6x