Articles by Date : December 01 2005 - December 31 2005

All-inclusive: Coming to a screen near you
All-inclusive operators are bracing themselves for another bumper summer season, as more product innovations and new resorts come on line. more
(15 December 2005 14:00)

Maureen: the travel industry’s favourite columnist
There’s nothing like making new friends on holiday, so a new venture pairing up single travellers is sure to take off more
(09 December 2005 12:00)

Maureen: the travel industry’s favourite columnist
Poor old Rick really had to grin and bear it this week when a woman popped into to tell him about her wonderful holiday to Canada – that she had.... more
(16 December 2005 11:53)

Maureen: the travel industry’s favourite columnist
Joy to the world – or maybe not. Despite it being the season to be jolly... Christmas isn’t always filled with cheer more
(23 December 2005 11:31)

TW2 - Winter 2005
IT MAY be cold and dark outside but inside this Christmas edition of TW2 is enough sparkle and glitter guaranteed to banish those winter blues. And.... more
(15 December 2005 00:00)

5 of the best white weddings
WHO wants sun-kissed beaches and palm trees when you can make the folks back home green with envy with a truly white wedding – and we’re not.... more
(22 December 2005 14:34)

Skiing: Absolute beginners
French resorts offer first-class tuition for those looking to get to grips with a pair of skis more
(22 December 2005 14:57)

Weddings & honeymoons: Keeping it in the family
Cornwall-based Newells Travel agent Charmaine George took a special booking - for her sister Dianne and fiancé Darren’s wedding at Coconut Bay Resort.... more
(22 December 2005 14:13)

Borg made redundant
HOSEASONS has made sales director Yvonne Borg redundant and said it wants to change the way it works with the trade. Commercial director Paul.... more
(22 December 2005 13:59)

Asia still in P&O plans
P&O Cruises has not given up ambitions to expand into Asia despite having to cancel its Cruise Asia programme this week. The cancellation.... more
(22 December 2005 14:00)

Failures continue
A DIRECT-SELL tour operator has collapsed after starting a business using travel agents to sell door to door. Bob Cole Group Travel, based in.... more
(22 December 2005 14:00)

Pain eases for MyTravel
MYTRAVEL came close to breaking even on its UK operations after three years of painful restructuring, 12-month figures revealed last week. But.... more
(22 December 2005 14:01)

Franchise plan for Thomson
THOMSON plans to franchise its brand to independent travel agents to slash shop overheads while maintaining its distribution network. The move.... more
(22 December 2005 14:02)

Midconsort says 'No'
MIDCONSORT Travel Group members have rejected an invitation to join consortium super power Triton. In a ballot held on Tuesday at an.... more
(15 December 2005 13:59)

First Choice optimistic for 2006
FIRST Choice is confident of exceeding this year’s record profits in 2006 by further developing specialist sectors and controlling distribution. .... more
(15 December 2005 14:00)

Aid levy for ‘stranded’ Brits
GOVERNMENT ministers are considering introducing a levy on holidays to fund emergency help for British victims caught up in natural disasters. .... more
(15 December 2005 14:00)

World Cup prices rocket
AIRLINES and hotels are cashing in on World Cup fever with dramatic price hikes for Germany next summer. Following last week’s tournament draw,.... more
(15 December 2005 14:01)

Sobering findings on drink
BINGE-DRINKING agents have admitted they make mistakes on bookings and snap at customers after a night on the booze. An exclusive Travel Weekly.... more
(15 December 2005 14:02)

Indian Ocean: Paradise for your pocket
Charter operations and lower-end properties mean exotic locations are an affordable option for good-value holidays more
(15 December 2005 14:00)

Canada: Where to go for snow
© Stone Fantastic snow, cheap food and tiny lift queues. These are just a few of the reasons why more and more Brits are now heading to.... more
(15 December 2005 14:00)