Articles by Date : August 01 2004 - August 31 2004

Sri Lanka: Elephants you’ll never forget
Elephants are one of Sri Lanka’s most popular attractions and clients have a number of opportunities to get up close more
(12 August 2004 11:42)

Hoseasons quits TIPTO
HOSEASONS has quit the Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation to join rival travel agent-focused operator group BRIGHT. .... more
(31 August 2004 12:54)

Ryanair told to 'be fair' to staff
THE International Transport Workers Federation has launched a website today for Ryanair staff to vent their anger over employment conditions..... more
(31 August 2004 12:53)

OTC's Darvey joins Lastminute.com
LASTMINUTE.COM has appointed Online Travel Corporation sales director Vic Darvey to the £120,000-a-year general manager of trade brand.... more
(31 August 2004 12:51)

Three vie for ABTA interim presidency
THREE ABTA board members have thrown their hats into the ring to replace John Harding as interim president. ABTA aviation chief Sandy.... more
(26 August 2004 16:46)

Hilton sees profits leap to £189.7m
HILTON Group has said the benefits of a recovery in the hotel sector are unlikely to be appear before next year, despite reporting a 72% rise in.... more
(26 August 2004 16:36)

The Caribbean: Sample the sporting life
Its climate and facilities make the Caribbean an ideal choice for active clients more
(26 August 2004 16:30)

Spain: Fed up with the beach?
Then go inland from the Costa del Sol to find five ancient cities more
(26 August 2004 16:24)

Tap into Spain's flavours
Visitors can get a taste of each region by trying the different tapas more
(26 August 2004 15:32)

BA turbulence hits business agents
BRITISH Airways risks losing the support of the lucrative business travel community after thousands of passengers were left stranded at Heathrow.... more
(26 August 2004 14:40)

Harding hits back at bonding criticism
FORMER ABTA president and Travelscene sales director John Harding has hit back at claims by the trade they were not aware the operator’s.... more
(26 August 2004 14:59)

Travelscene ditched by potential buyer
TRAVELSCENE could have been saved from collapse had a potential buyer not pulled out at the last minute, Travel Weekly can reveal. .... more
(26 August 2004 14:41)

Few answers for Gerona crash victims
THE solicitor representing victims of Thomson’s 1999 Gerona air crash has warned that a Spanish investigation into the accident may not.... more
(26 August 2004 14:39)

First Choice's Wimbleton bags wider role
FIRST Choice retail managing director John Wimbleton has taken on a wider role at the company. Wimbleton has become MD for distribution,.... more
(26 August 2004 14:38)

1.6m Brits in Bank Holiday exodus
MORE than 1.6 million Brits will leave the country this Bank Holiday weekend according to ABTA. Friday and Saturday will be the busiest days with.... more
(26 August 2004 14:37)

Bonding concerns cloud Travelscene collapse
THE collapse of city-break operator Travelscene has exposed widespread confusion in the trade on the lack of consumer protection on.... more
(26 August 2004 14:43)

United avoids strike action
UNITED Airlines ground staff have called off a 24-hour strike due to take place on Friday. The airline agreed a last-ditch pay deal with the.... more
(25 August 2004 08:59)

BA to clear passenger backlog
BRITISH Airways said it is "working through" the backlog of passengers at Heathrow following the cancellation of 30 flights. The carrier.... more
(24 August 2004 14:34)

Kenny quits Argyle
ARGYLE Recruitment director Gail Kenny has left the company to set up her own human resources consultancy after eight years with the business..... more
(24 August 2004 14:33)

United bullish despite strike threat
UNITED Airlines has claimed it will operate a full schedule over the August Bank Holiday weekend, even if employee strikes go ahead as planned..... more
(24 August 2004 14:32)