Articles by Date : November 01 2006 - November 30 2006

ABTA calls for consolidation of travel industry bodies - 23 Nov 2006
In advance of the ABTA Convention association president Justin Fleming has called for consolidation of ABTA, AITO, FTO, ABTOF and PSA into one group more
(23 November 2006 09:57)

Travel Weekly Globe Awards 2007 supplement
Everything you need to know about the Travel Weekly Globe Awards 2007 - the sponsors, the categories, the nominees and the all-important voting form more
(15 November 2006 00:00)

ABTA to launch health and safety scheme for members - 27 Nov 2006
ABTA is to launch a health and safety scheme for members which allows them to access a database of independently audited properties worldwide more
(27 November 2006 15:01)

The Doorstep Challenge: Holidays in the UK - 30 Nov 2006
UK holidays are not always high on agents’ lists of places to sell, but there’s commission to be made. Three agents try out breaks on their doorstep more
(30 November 2006 12:00)

Strong sales for Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas - 30 Nov 2006
Sales for Royal Caribbean International’s Navigator of the Seas are on track to hit the cruiseline’s 60% sales target by the end of the year more
(30 November 2006 11:31)

Ocean Village sends travel agents Christmas survival kit - 30 Nov 2006
The cruiseline is pinning its hopes on agents to boost the first-time cruise market and has promised to help them cope with the rigours of the.... more
(30 November 2006 11:00)

Princess Cruises plans ship naming ceremony in Greece - 30 Nov 2006
Princess Cruises will have a double celebration next year as it names Emerald Princess and Royal Princess at a ceremony in Santorini, Greece more
(30 November 2006 11:30)

Norwegian Cruise Line eyes UK growth - 30 Nov 2006
NCL has launched its biggest and longest sale and is discussing increasing ex-UK capacity more
(30 November 2006 10:00)

P&O Cruises puts Ventura sales on hold - 30 Nov 2006
The strength of sales in early 2007 will determine when P&O Cruises starts selling its inaugural programme on what will be the largest ship built for.... more
(30 November 2006 11:00)

Business Travel Show launches educational programme - 30 Nov 2006
The Business Travel Show is launching a new educational programme featuring conferences and debates for next year’s event. more
(30 November 2006 10:24)

FCm to handle Reuters travel management in Asia - 30 Nov 2006
FCm Travel Solutions has signed a new deal with Reuters to supply its travel management services in Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia and Korea more
(30 November 2006 12:00)

Travel management companies embrace hotel information system - 30 Nov 2006
Travel management companies are signing up to a new online request for proposal system allowing quicker access for purchasing hotel rooms more
(30 November 2006 12:00)

Disneyland Resort Paris previews 15th anniversary celebrations - 30 Nov 2006
Travel agents got a glimpse behind the scenes at Disneyland Resort Paris’ 15th anniversary celebrations during a trade event last week more
(30 November 2006 12:00)

Coyle swaps Holiday Autos for Youtravel.com - 30 Nov 2006
Accommodation-only firm Youtravel.com has appointed Ian Coyle as international sales and marketing director. more
(30 November 2006 16:42)

Keycamp courts families and children - 30 Nov 2006
Keycamp is targeting families with pre-school age children and couples to fill campsites as it aims for a 40% growth in volumes next year more
(30 November 2006 11:00)

Comment: Let’s get Green Debate right - 30 Nov 2006
Not before time travel is taking its environmental impact seriously. Now let's make sure our actions have a positive, measurable impact more
(30 November 2006 13:00)

CAA to clarify ATOL regulations - 30 Nov 2006
The Civil Aviation Authority will bring out a risk assessment report next year to help agents understand ATOL regulations more
(30 November 2006 13:00)

Analysis: Why MyTravel wants First Choice - 30 Nov 2006
What is behind MyTravel’s desire to buy First Choice Holidays' mainstream business and what is the likely result? more
(30 November 2006 14:00)

Cadogan lowers prices after agents agree to commission cut - 30 Nov 2006
Cadogan Holidays has reduced prices by between 5% and 10% after agreeing with agents to cut commission by up to a third more
(30 November 2006 09:00)

Triton Search made free to members - 30 Nov 2006
Triton is to make its Triton Search dynamic packaging system free to all members at a cost of £500,000 following a rethink by its directors more
(30 November 2006 11:00)