Articles by Date : March 01 2005 - March 31 2005

Axe falls on 2,000 TUI UK jobs
TUI UK has admitted up to 2,000 jobs will go as part of its restructure launched last year. Despite announcing in 2004 it would cut 800 jobs,.... more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

Tour Operators hit back over dynamic claims
Operators have defended the value of the package holiday despite Travel Weekly’s Mystery Shopper showing it is cheaper for agents to dynamically.... more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

MyTravel counts cost of tsunami
MYTRAVEL has revealed the Boxing Day tsunami has cost its northern Europe division £10 million and the UK operation £2 million. .... more
(31 March 2005 00:00)

New quake fails to hit bookings
Operators are remaining upbeat about the Indian Ocean despite a second earthquake in just three months and the threat of a third. They.... more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

Cosmos to ditch hotel guarantees for Spain
Cosmos is to scrap all hotel guarantees in Spain for summer 2006 in a move that could ultimately lead to brochures being replaced by catalogues..... more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

DIY-brochures for agents
Agents are being given the chance to create professional bespoke brochures on demand to cater for holidaymaker's individual needs. .... more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

Africa: Strictly for the wild at heart
Botswana offers a taste of untamed Africa with a sophisticated edge more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

Bulgaria: Perfect for absolute beginners
Ski sales to Bulgaria are reaching record levels – thanks to a price-driven market more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

Canada: Spotlight on Alberta
Extra flight capacity and heavy snowfall boost visitor figures to the province more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

Iceland: Dolphin friendly
Iceland offers a close-up on nature for clients who want to take a walk on the wild side more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

Iceland: Wake up, it’s a beautiful morning
Iceland in summer has to be seen to be believed more
(31 March 2005 14:00)

UK restructure hits TUI profits
TUI AG has blamed the restructure of its UK business for reducing profits in its northern Europe division by more than 30 million euros. .... more
(23 March 2005 11:08)

Huge response to stress survey
The number of people who have completed Travel Weekly's online stress survey now stands at a staggering 1844 - a mere six hours after it went.... more
(24 March 2005 11:34)

Travel Weekly launches stress survey
  TIRED and irritable? Lost your sense of humour? Worried about hitting sales targets? If any.... more
(24 March 2005 10:00)

Greece: Doing it for the kids
Greek islands are benefiting from the growth of all-inclusive hotels more
(23 March 2005 14:00)

Malaysia: 24 hours in Kuala Lumpur
Belinda Gannaway puts her head in the clouds and shopping on hold more
(23 March 2005 14:00)

Malaysia: Good fur business
Malaysia is a top destination for everyone, from honeymooners to nature lovers more
(23 March 2005 14:00)

Croatia: Life beyond the beach
Croatia is prospering as it offers a wide range of holiday options more
(23 March 2005 14:00)

Virgin Atlantic increases fuel surcharge
VIRGIN Atlantic has upped fuel surcharges to offset historically high crude oil prices in a move tipped to trigger widespread rises in coming.... more
(23 March 2005 14:00)

Sales lift for United Co-op Travel Group
UNITED Co-op Travel Group saw sales increase 12% to £496.2 million for the 12 months to the end of January 2005. The group did not.... more
(23 March 2005 14:00)