Articles by Date : January 01 2008 - January 31 2008

Somak Holidays launches first stand-alone Namibia brochure
Somak Holidays has launched its first stand-alone brochure dedicated to Namibia after seeing 28% growth in sales to the destination so far this.... more
(09 January 2008 09:00)

TWcruise issue five - December 2007
Download the latest issue of Travel Weekly's cruise magazine, with features on new ships, on-board tipping and long-haul ports more
(04 January 2008 06:00)

Dubai supplement 2007
Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing’s supplement - written by Travel Weekly's Agent Reporters - features city, beach and desert highlights, new.... more
(04 January 2008 06:00)

Africa: holidays beyond the Cape
Have your clients 'done' South Africa? Suggest alternatives such as Namibia, Madagascar, Mozambique or the Gambia, says Dinah Hatch more
(30 January 2008 06:00)

Thomas Cook defends decision to exit Kenya
The Thomas Cook Group has defended its decision to cancel the remainder of its Kenyan winter programme which ends at the end of... more
(30 January 2008 17:09)

Heathrow Terminal 5 preview: baggage
British Airways believes the automated baggage system at Heathrow Terminal 5 will end the nightmare of mislaid luggage more
(30 January 2008 18:00)

New Zealand: 20 ways to sell it
New Zealand is famous for adrenaline and adventure, but there are countless ways to sell it. Janine Kelso gets some tips from operators and tourist.... more
(31 January 2008 17:36)

Varig to axe Heathrow flights
Brazilian airline Varig will cease flying from Heathrow on March 2, ending the direct service between London and Sao Paulo barely four months after.... more
(31 January 2008 16:55)

My travel career: Stuart Cowell, Bourne Leisure Agency
Stuart Cowell, agency sales key account manager at Bourne Leisure Agency, tells us how he built his career from being a YTS trainee at Lunn Poly more
(31 January 2008 05:00)

Aberdeen's City Star Airlines ceases flying
City Star Airlines has ceased flying. Services have been cancelled and passengers told to contact their booking agent or credit-card company more
(31 January 2008 13:18)

Alitalia sale in doubt
Alitalia’s future is in fresh doubt following the collapse of Italy’s coalition government last week more
(31 January 2008 13:36)

Louis Cruise Lines offers agents 15% commission
Louis Cruise Lines is working closely with the trade for the first time and offering 15% commission on all of its cruises. The Greek-based.... more
(31 January 2008 12:30)

Pay structures in the travel industry: which is best for you?
Linsey McNeill highlights the pros and cons of the pay structures on offer to travel agents, from commission-only to salary and profit-share more
(31 January 2008 06:00)

Royal Caribbean creates dedicated sales teams
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is creating a dedicated sales team for each of its major brands as it continues to see 30% year-on-year growth. more
(31 January 2008 16:00)

Independent travel agents can shine in 2008: opinion by John McEwan
As consolidation drives multiples towards volume, independent travel agents can make their expertise count, says Advantage boss John McEwan more
(30 January 2008 04:00)

Comment: TUI Travel agency closures come as no surprise
Job losses and agency closures at TUI Travel are far from pleasant, but were inevitable following the merger. By Sarah Longbottom, editor more
(31 January 2008 07:00)

CAA rejects concerns over package guidance
The Civil Aviation Authority will treat the sale of two or more holiday items as a package that requires ATOL cover... more
(31 January 2008 09:00)

Homeworker celebrates £25k-a-month opera holiday site
An Explorer Travel homeworker is achieving sales of £25,000 a month after setting up his own opera holiday website more
(31 January 2008 08:50)

ATOL bonding to remain in place for 600 companies
About 600 ATOL holders will have to continue to bond when the new financial protection changes come into place,... more
(31 January 2008 08:50)

Cheapflights bosses back social site trivago.co.uk
Cheapflights.co.uk chief executive David Soskin and vice - chairman Hugo Burge have thrown their weight behind hotel search and social... more
(30 January 2008 07:00)