Articles by Date : January 01 0102 - January 31 0102

The Disability Travel Challenge: Problems boarding at Singapore
Wheelchair-bound holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test on a month-long trip - and you can follow his.... more
(06 January 2009 09:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: John Roberts' 32-day trip
Wheelchair-bound holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test - and you can follow his progress exclusively in.... more
(29 December 2008 17:00)

AITO unveils new financial protection campaign
A new 100% financial protection campaign has been launched by the Association of Independent Tour Operators. The organsiation has launched the.... more
(06 January 2009 09:30)

TTA and Triton remain locked in membership discussions
Discussions between the Travel Trust Association and Triton Travel Group concerning membership of the super-consortium are set to continue until well.... more
(06 January 2009 10:45)

Teletext to launch travel deals email
Teletext Holidays is to launch a travel deals email as a direct response to successful efforts from firms such as Travelzoo, Cheapflights and.... more
(06 January 2009 10:00)

US to introduce ESTA system on Monday
The introduction of the US’s new Electronic System for Travel Authorisation will be implemented on Monday January 12 as planned. more
(06 January 2009 10:15)

Former Airtours boss David Burns dies
Former Airtours boss and travel veteran David Burns has died after a short illness. more
(05 January 2009 17:45)

Management structure of Thomson and First Choice shops merged
TUI Travel is merging the management of its First Choice and Thomson retail chains but maintains the brands will continue to operate separately on.... more
(06 January 2009 10:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: The Shangri-La Singapore
Wheelchair-bound holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test on a month-long trip. He booked the Shangri-La,.... more
(02 January 2009 16:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: Booked tours in Singapore not accessible
Our tours turned out not to be accessible when the local tour company, Tour East, advised that they only have coaches and to use... more
(05 January 2009 09:00)

Carnival UK boss David Dingle receives CBE
Carnival UK boss David Dingle receives CBE Carnival UK chief executive David Dingle has been awarded a CBE in this year's New Year's Honours list.... more
(31 December 2008 11:00)

Trafalgar Tours launches family CostSaver tours
Trafalgar Tours has introduced three new CostSaver tours targeted at the families market. more
(06 January 2009 08:00)

Premier Holidays expands upmarket programme
Premier Holidays is including more properties in its upmarket Prestige brand having seen a 6% growth in sales in the sector. more
(05 January 2009 14:00)

Andrew Botterill appointed MD of Stella Travel Services UK
Stella Travel Services has appointed Andrew Botterill as UK managing director as part of a restructure that sees the departure of European boss.... more
(05 January 2009 13:15)

Adventure tour operator seeks travel agent partners
The Adventure Company is hoping to work with more travel agencies as the adventure holiday market continues to see strong growth. more
(05 January 2009 10:45)

Albatravel Group courts UK travel agents
Albatravel Group is hoping to work with UK travel agents for the first time to drive its groups business to Italy. more
(05 January 2009 10:30)

Gay and lesbian tourism conference to be held in February
Gay and lesbian tourism will be put under the spotlight with a conference held next month. more
(05 January 2009 10:00)

Virgin Atlantic launches £6 million ad campaign
Virgin Atlantic has launched a £6 million advertising campaign and promised some of its lowest ever fares to celebrate its 25th anniversary. more
(05 January 2009 10:05)

Last quarter of 2008 weak for UK hotels, says Deloitte
Last year was one of contrasts for the British hotel industry, with hotels enjoying strong revenues and occupancy until August when they began to.... more
(05 January 2009 09:50)

Search launched for Carnival crew member who fell overboard
The US Coast Guard is searching for a Carnival Cruise Lines crew member who fell overboard on New Year's Day. more
(02 January 2009 16:40)