Articles by Date : January 01 2005 - January 31 2005

Operators ring in rep changes
THIS summer could spell the beginning of the end for the traditional holiday rep and welcome meeting with Thomson and Cosmos replacing them with.... more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Jobs under threat in Lastminute shake-up
NEW Lastminute.com UK managing director Mark Jones has hinted more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

Looking Forward
The tsunami aftermath – what strategies are in place to encourage visitors to return? more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

Business Travel: 7 hours at the business travel show
Emily Williamson helps you make the most of your day more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Italy: Hottest ticket in town
Tourist board seeks more hosted invitations to BuyItaly workshop as demand for international tourism show rises more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Africa: To infinity and beyond
New stops on the Royal Mail Ship St Helena open up a remote Atlantic island to more adventurous clients more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Legal fight to force BA fees hike
ABTA is set for a legal fight with British Airways after the carrier revealed IATA agents could expect to earn ‘ around £1’.... more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Refunds bypass trade
P&O Cruises has admitted many passengers have been refunded thousands of pounds more than they actually paid. Refund cheques for the.... more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Maldives kicks off campaign
THE Maldives Tourism Promotion Board has kicked off a comprehensive marketing drive to stem cancellations and encourage new sales . .... more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Green light for split contracts
THE Civil Aviation Authority’s new definition of what constitutes a package will leave the way clear for agents to continue split.... more
(27 January 2005 14:00)

Great Expectations
The first travel technology show, in 2004, was a huge success. This year’s looks set to follow suit more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

It’s the stuff that dreams are made of
White-knuckle rides, animal parks and all the burgers you can eat – can the whole family have fun at Disney? more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

ABTA in talks on event
ABTA Convention organisers have held talks with key industry sectors more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

TSSA bids to boost staff pay
THE Transport Salaried Staff’s Association has called more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

Operators urged to organise fam trips
OPERATORS are being urged to take more agents to Asia more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

British Airways axes commission
BRITISH Airways has taken a giant step towards severing ties with agents more
(20 January 2005 14:00)

Globe Awards 2005
Johnny Vaughan was the guest presenter at the 2005 Travel Weekly Globe Awards, which was held on Wednesday. The winners are: more
(13 January 2005 17:27)

Tsunami update
THE FEDERATION of Tour Operators has warned holidays to Tsunami-affected parts of Sri Lanka could be ruled out until the end of the winter.... more
(13 January 2005 17:33)

Let's get together
Agents and operators urged to share client information following tsunami tragedy more
(13 January 2005 14:00)

Turkey: Kick the bucket
Turkey is keen to showcase its long history and varied cultural appeal more
(13 January 2005 14:00)