Articles by Date : January 01 0102 - January 31 0102

Trafalgar Tours adds agency sales team
Trafalgar Tours has almost doubled its agency sales team as it launches its first Worldwide programme. The... more
(26 November 2008 08:00)

Simpson Travel launches agent partnership scheme
Simpson Travel is launching a travel agent partnership scheme designed to increase sales through a core group of... more
(26 November 2008 08:00)

AirAsia X to launch from Stansted
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X will begin no-frills flights between Stansted and Kuala Lumpur in March, with fares as low as £99 one way. more
(26 November 2008 09:30)

Trailfinders opens 24th branch
Trailfinders is opening its 24th shop in the UK and Ireland in Bournemouth. more
(26 November 2008 09:40)

NCL launches new elite club for travel agents
The President’s Club UK replaces the cruiseline’s High Society club for top-selling agents and follows its agent research programme Partnership 2.0. more
(26 November 2008 08:00)

Andorran ski resorts prepare for early opening
Andorran ski resorts are preparing to open early thanks to record-breaking snow falls since early October. more
(26 November 2008 09:20)

P&O Cruises' new ship Azura to feature Indian restaurant
P&O Cruises' new ship Azura will have an Indian restaurant and a record 900 staterooms with private balconies, including 18 for single holidaymakers more
(26 November 2008 08:00)

MSC Cruises launches cruises for £1
MSC Cruises has launched cruises for £1 for UK bookings for the first time as the economic downturn forces cruiselines to introduce more aggressive.... more
(25 November 2008 12:50)

Travel trade criticises Darling over APD hikes
The travel trade has criticised the government's decision to increase Air Passenger Duty from 2010 more
(25 November 2008 09:45)

WTM visitor numbers up 12%
The number of visitors to World Travel Market this year was up by 12%, according to unaudited figures from organisers. more
(25 November 2008 13:00)

Thomas Cook shops to roll out digital window displays
Digital window displays are being rolled out across 67 Thomas Cook shops after a successful three-month pilot in 15 outlets. more
(25 November 2008 08:00)

Apollo Travel Direct to close
Apollo Travel Direct is to close down next year with the loss of up to 150 jobs. more
(25 November 2008 11:45)

NCL completes multi-million dollar refurbishment of Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Spirit has undergone a multi-million dollar facelift in preparation for a season in the Caribbean this winter. more
(25 November 2008 12:15)

Benidorm cracks down on unruly British tourists
Benidorm is taking action on badly behaved tourists by imposing a set of tough new regulations. more
(25 November 2008 10:00)

La Manga Club remains on sale despite voluntary insolvency
Agents can safely book the La Manga Club for the next year despite it having gone into voluntary insolvency. more
(25 November 2008 10:10)

La Manga Club goes into voluntary administration
The La Manga Club in Spain has been placed into voluntary administration with debts of €97 million. more
(24 November 2008 11:00)

Bed bank highlights cost of Christmas to boost winter sun sales
The Lowcost Travel Group hopes to boost winter bookings by claiming it is cheaper to go on an all-inclusive holiday in the Mediterranean than stay at.... more
(25 November 2008 08:00)

Chancellor hikes Air Passenger Duty from 2009
Chancellor Alistair Darling retreated from a commitment to replace Air Passenger Duty with an aviation duty in today's pre-Budget report more
(24 November 2008 17:00)

Oasis of the Seas is floated out
The floating out ceremony for the world’s largest cruiseliner was held today in Finland. more
(21 November 2008 15:45)

Video: Oasis of the Seas under construction
Travel Weekly gets a first look at Royal Caribbean's mammoth cruise ship shortly before its float-out ceremony at the Turku shipyard in Finland more
(24 November 2008 16:00)