Articles by Date : January 01 0102 - January 31 0102

Fuel price is a bigger worry than demand, says TUI Travel chief
The biggest issues currently facing the trade are volatile fuel price and foreign currency markets, TUI Travel chief executive Peter Long has said. more
(28 November 2008 07:15)

Brits remain in Bangkok hotels during airport protests
British nationals stranded by the protests, which have closed Bangkok international airport, are staying at hotels in the capital. The Foreign.... more
(28 November 2008 10:30)

Amadeus helps disabled travellers with booking tool
Amadeus has launched a new version of its self booking tool allowing business travellers with mobility impairments to request special assistance at.... more
(26 November 2008 09:00)

Air Southwest re-routes flights to Plymouth
Air Southwest will maintain its schedule while Newquay Airport is closed by flying to Plymouth. more
(27 November 2008 17:30)

Lufthansa launches Italian airline
Lufthansa has launched an Italian subsidiary based in Milan and will begin services to the city four times a day from Heathrow at the end of.... more
(27 November 2008 13:00)

Holidaybreak profits down on expectations
Holidaybreak's pre-tax profits are 9% below expectations for the year ending September 30, 2008. more
(27 November 2008 16:45)

Ryanair cancels Newquay flights 'until further notice'
Ryanair has cancelled all flights to Newquay from Monday in light of the temporary closure of the airport announced yesterday. more
(27 November 2008 11:00)

British targeted in Mumbai attacks
One Briton is reported to have been killed in terror attacks on two hotels in Mumbai, India. more
(27 November 2008 09:00)

Operators reorganise India itineraries in wake of Mumbai attacks
Tour operators are reorganising Indian itineraries in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks on Wednesday. Two hotels, the Taj Mahal Palace and.... more
(27 November 2008 13:00)

Guild reports 'good' third quarter for business travel
Members of the Guild of Travel Management Companies reported an 8% increase in transactions in the three months to September despite the.... more
(27 November 2008 10:00)

Virgin demands Brussels veto BA alliance
Virgin Atlantic has called on the European Commission to reject a proposed tie-up between British Airways and American Airlines, claiming the pair.... more
(27 November 2008 12:00)

How to: Hone your marketing techniques
Ian Bates, creative director at marketing agency Entire, advises how to hone your marketing techniques more
(27 November 2008 02:00)

Bmibaby cuts flights from Birmingham
Bmibaby will suspend five of its summer services from Birmingham International Airport next summer, blaming a fall in demand for city breaks. more
(27 November 2008 10:00)

Opinion: Is Dubai going off the boil?
Dubai has just celebrated the opening of the Atlantis the Palm hotel - but how long can its boom last in the current climate? By PR Week editor Danny.... more
(27 November 2008 02:00)

TUI boss hails package holiday 'renaissance'
Economic uncertainty is producing a package-holiday revival, says TUI Travel chief executive Peter Long. more
(27 November 2008 13:00)

Australia: What to see and do in Victoria
Janine Kelso samples city life, wineries and wildlife in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. Here's what to see and where to stay more
(27 November 2008 03:00)

TUI Travel reports £398 million operating profit
TUI Travel made a £398 million underlying profit on its operations for the year to the end of September, but a series of one-off costs led it to.... more
(27 November 2008 10:00)

Pre-budget report does little for travel
The chancellor's pre-Budget report was hailed as a crisis measure but did little to alleviate the downturn for travel. A temporary cut in VAT to.... more
(27 November 2008 09:00)

Travel agents slam Darling's pre-budget report
Travel agents have slammed c h ancellor Alistair Darling's pre- B u dget report for failing to support s mall... more
(27 November 2008 09:00)

Destinations criticise APD move by government
Destinations affected by the new Band C and D categories in Air Passenger Duty have criticised the move. Caribbean Tourism Organisation marketing.... more
(27 November 2008 09:00)