Articles by Date : January 01 0101 - January 31 0101

Thomas Cook boss hits out at Greek tourism minister
Thomas Cook boss Manny Fontenla-Novoa has hit out at the Greek tourism minister for being “too busy” to speak to the trade at the recent World Travel.... more
(17 December 2008 16:30)

Thomson to focus on service and financial protection in peak sales campaign
Thomson is to focus on customer service and financial protection in its peak sales campaign which includes TV advertising for the first time in 18.... more
(17 December 2008 14:00)

Maureen on 2008: Our travel agent columnist reviews the year
Our agent columnist take a wry look at the themes that dominated politics, entertainment and the travel industry in 2008 more
(18 December 2008 02:00)

Thomas Cook boss predicts up to 15 failures in next three months
Thomas Cook group chief executive Manny Fontenla-Novoa has predicted between 10 and 15 companies will fail within the next three months. more
(17 December 2008 14:00)

Airlines reduce surcharges
British Airways will tomorrow reduce surcharges on its flying programme. more
(17 December 2008 10:45)

BAA told to sell Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh airports
BAA will be required to sell Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh airports, the Competition Commission has confirmed. more
(17 December 2008 10:45)

Antigua and Barbuda: Travel Weekly country guide
On this page you'll find links to Travel Weekly's best features about Antigua and Barbuda, plus facts and reviews from elsewhere on the web more
(20 December 2008 03:00)

Carnival first cruiseline to sign up with Travel TV
Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise operator to sign up with Travel TV. Travel TV sales and marketing director Martin Lomax said the.... more
(16 December 2008 10:30)

Thailand attempts to restore confidence after Bangkok protests
The protests that closed two Bangkok airports stranding thousands of passengers were not aimed at tourists, said the Thailand Ambassador Kitti.... more
(16 December 2008 08:00)

Sunvil revamps brand for first time in its history
Tour operator Sunvil has revamped its brand for the first time in its history as it launches a national TV, radio and press advertising campaign. more
(16 December 2008 10:00)

Bedbank.com launches trade ski website
Accommodation-only specialist Bedbank.com has launched a dedicated trade ski website following demand from agents. more
(16 December 2008 08:00)

Thomson and Hoseasons sign deals with holiday homes site
Travel companies Thomson and Hoseasons have signed up properties to holiday home rentals website Direct Holiday Bookings. more
(16 December 2008 09:40)

Cruise: News, features, video and photos for travel agents
Cruise videos and links to all our latest news, features, photos and blog posts from this booming market more
(17 April 2008 09:00)

Crystal Cruises eliminates fuel surcharge for 2009
Crystal Cruises has eliminated its fuel surcharge for all 2009 sailings due to the drop in fuel prices more
(15 December 2008 17:00)

Worldchoice offers agents business consultant advice
Worldchoice is offering members access to an independent business consultant who will advise agents how to 'work smarter' in the current trading.... more
(16 December 2008 09:00)

P&O Cruises to launch multi-million pound TV advertising campaign
P&O Cruises is to launch a multi-million pound TV advertising campaign on Boxing Day aimed at highlighting the range of experiences on offer on each.... more
(15 December 2008 15:00)

Downturn continues to hurt UK hoteliers
UK hoteliers are continuing to feel the effects of the global economic downturn with a fall in room rates, occupancy levels and room yields last.... more
(15 December 2008 15:30)

BMI axes fuel surcharges on regional flights
BMI will no longer include fuel surcharges in fares for regional services from Wednesday. more
(15 December 2008 14:00)

Agents to face legal demands over Freedom Flights refunds
Summonses were issued against online travel retailer Travel Republic and its managing director yesterday on charges of breaching civil aviation.... more
(12 December 2008 12:00)

Only half of British visitors signed up to new US visa system
Only half of the British people travelling to the United States next month have registered with the new Electronic System for Travel Authorisation.... more
(14 December 2008 08:00)