Articles by Date : October 01 2006 - October 31 2006

Cyprus supplement - 2006
In this year’s Travel Weekly Cyprus supplement we’ve uncovered the best of the island, from autumn right through till spring, and outlined just a.... more
(31 October 2006 14:36)

Ajet to close in three months - 31 Oct 2006
Ajet, the UK-Cyprus charter carrier of Libra Holidays Group, will cease flying in three months as a result of financial difficulties. more
(31 October 2006 15:51)

American Express predicts rise in travel costs - 31 Oct 2006
Air, hotel and car rental rates are set to rise in 2007 and costs will be pushed higher, according to American Express Business Travel. more
(31 October 2006 15:41)

Fjords top UNESCO survey - 31 Oct 2006
The Norwegian Western Fjords have topped the National Geographic’s survey of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. more
(31 October 2006 14:14)

Simon Vincent to leave Opodo - 31 Oct 2006
Opodo chief executive Simon Vincent has quit the online agency to join Hilton Hotels Corporation as UK and Ireland president. more
(31 October 2006 12:52)

Hilton Hotels Corporation web sales boom - 31 Oct 2006
Hilton Hotels Corporation has reported accelerating growth of sales through its websites. more
(31 October 2006 11:34)

Costa Cruises win case against Cammell Laird - 31 Oct 2006
Cammell Laird Holdings Plc, the former British shipbuilder, has been told it must pay damages to Costa Cruises following a dispute about an aborted.... more
(31 October 2006 11:10)

Etihad launches new service to the US - 31 Oct 2006
Etihad Airways, the national airline for the United Arab Emerates, has launched its first daily non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and India. more
(31 October 2006 10:45)

Cheapflights' Soskin slams aviation tax - 30 Oct 2006
David Soskin, chief executive of Cheapflights.co.uk, has reacted angrily to government suggestions that it could increase air passenger duty and.... more
(30 October 2006 16:36)

Berlitz guide predicts move from mega-ships - 30 Oct 2006
British cruise goers will shun mega cruise liners such as Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas, in favour of smaller ships, according.... more
(30 October 2006 15:06)

Tourism conference for Olympics - 30 Oct 2006
A training conference is being held to tackle tourism skills needed in time for the 2012 London Olympics. more
(30 October 2006 14:58)

Isango! offers 6% commission - 30 Oct 2006
Travel agents are being offered 6% commission on experiential holidays from the new online activities and tours distributor, Isango! more
(30 October 2006 12:58)

Kuoni ties up Kirker Holidays deal - 30 Oct 2006
The Kuoni Group has bought Kirker Holidays from owners ECI Partners LLP and its management team for an undisclosed sum. more
(30 October 2006 12:02)

Millennium & Copthorne to run Sheffield United hotel - 27 Oct 2006
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels is to manage a new 149 bedroom hotel at Sheffield United football club’s ground more
(27 October 2006 17:40)

Stern Review adds fuel to 'green debate' - 30 Oct 2006
The Labour Government has pledged to bring in green taxes to curb greenhouse gas emmissions with air travel taxes expected to form a central plank of.... more
(30 October 2006 09:37)

Thomas Cook defends safety standards - 30 Oct 2006
Thomas Cook has defended its safety standards after two British children died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in their Corfu hotel room. more
(30 October 2006 09:44)

Lally to leave Thomson - 27 Oct 2006
Thomson head of third party sales Jeanne Lally has announced she is to leave after 20 years at the high street agency and operator. more
(27 October 2006 14:47)

First Choice offers 'Peace of Miind' - 27 Oct 2006
First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets will be offering customers a new health service for people travelling overseas from the beginning.... more
(27 October 2006 14:37)

Imaginative Traveller's biggest brochure - 27 Oct 2006
Adventure specialist The Imaginative Traveller has launched its biggest ever brochure to meet demand for more choice from its repeat customer base. more
(27 October 2006 17:32)

Peter Deilmann joins PSARA - 27 Oct 2006
Niche river and ocean cruise operator Peter Deilmann Cruises has joined the Passenger Shipping Association's Retail Agents training scheme. more
(27 October 2006 17:26)