Articles by Date : August 01 2006 - August 31 2006

Thomas Cook scouting for managers
Operator and agency on the lookout for store and customer service managers for positions across the south of the country more
(31 August 2006 14:00)

Travel Weekly says
Dynamic packaging has benefited agents and holiday-makers alike, but after the tragic events in Turkey we must consider its weaknesses too more
(31 August 2006 13:56)

Welcome to Thomas Cook Signature Training - Internal
From stylish city breaks to fabulous long-haul destinations, TCS can tailor unbeatable holidays for your client. Learn more here… more
(12 August 2006 13:09)

One year on: interview with Mark Tanzer
Mark Tanzer has been guiding ABTA through uncharted territory since he took over a year ago. Lee Hayhurst asked him about his first 12 months at the.... more
(31 August 2006 13:56)

ABTA to review its operations
ABTA is undergoing a thorough review of its operations to ensure it is efficient and offers members value for money. more
(31 August 2006 14:00)

ATOL protection in decline
CAA figures show the number of air travellers protected by ATOLs fell by 5.7% in the year to March 2006 more
(31 August 2006 13:59)

Marmaris bombs put travel agents on alert
A TOUR operator whose customers were wounded in the Marmaris explosions has challenged dynamic packaging travel agents to offer the same standard of.... more
(31 August 2006 14:01)

Turkey capacity under threat
NERVOUS tour operators are considering slashing capacity in beleaguered Turkey following the Bank Holiday weekend’s terrorist bombs. more
(31 August 2006 14:02)

Ryanair goes it alone in Government lawsuit
Competitors refuse to join Irish airline's bid for compensation over stricter security measures more
(31 August 2006 13:58)

P&O targets young people and families
Cruiseline will use new ship Ventura to fulfil demand from family and youth markets more
(31 August 2006 13:57)

Maureen: the travel industry's favourite columnist
Brady bunch takes off Mid-August and time for the family holiday. These days we are that large and irritating party of 10 that always wants seats.... more
(31 August 2006 14:00)

Domestic sales rise as overseas operators struggle
Plunging overseas late sales have led to a sharp rise in domestic holiday bookings. more
(24 August 2006 14:00)

Homeworkers succeeding despite tough conditions
Future Travel survey reveals staff are successful despite increasingly tough marketplace more
(24 August 2006 13:55)

Sri Lanka: Return to paradise
Efforts are under way to dispel reports that recent violence has affected Sri Lanka’s tourist areas. Martha Buckley reports more
(24 August 2006 14:00)

Travel Weekly says
The culture of low pay causes long-term damage to the quality of person the travel trade attracts. We have a duty to offer a fair wage more
(24 August 2006 13:55)

New aircraft to cut fuel emissions by 20%
Boeing's 787 family and 747-8 model promise dramatically cleaner air travel in comparison with older models more
(11 August 2006 14:00)

Thomson appoints corporate responsibility manager
Thomson aims to put itself at the forefront of developing corporate responsibility policies in the travel industry. Ian Taylor reports from last.... more
(11 August 2006 14:00)

Elderly ‘are the biggest risk’ to insurers
Insurance companies hit back over claims they discriminate against over-65s more
(11 August 2006 14:00)

Viking acquires UK river cruise specialist
Travel Renaissance Holidays has sold to US giant Viking River Cruising, creating a new power base to promote river cruising in the UK more
(11 August 2006 14:00)

Silverjet moves nearer take-off
Low-cost airline plans to buy new aircraft and appoints new head of sales as it prepares for a December launch more
(18 August 2006 14:00)