Articles by Date : January 01 0102 - January 31 0102

Stansted Airport reopens after protest by Plane Stupid
Flights from Stansted Airport were disrupted this morning after environmental activists staged a protest over the airport's expansion more
(08 December 2008 10:00)

TTA to offer its members green audits
The TTA is offering its members, including Worldchoice members, green audits through the Travel Foundation more
(04 December 2008 16:40)

BA announces more than 100 jobs to be cut at Gatwick
British Airways is planning to cut more than 100 jobs at Gatwick airport as it announces a 15% cut in the number of departures from the airport next.... more
(08 December 2008 10:10)

Cruise sector will take bigger share of holiday market, says Carnival UK boss
The cruise industry will not only survive the economic downturn but will take a larger share of the holiday market once it is over, according to.... more
(08 December 2008 10:00)

TTA members told to avoid the hard sell on online social networks
Travel businesses using online social networking media to promote their businesses must avoid the hard sell, delegates to the TTA Future in.... more
(04 December 2008 17:33)

TTA working on group ATOL for Worldchoice members
Worldchoice members could be given a group ATOL to make sure they are protected when booking dynamic packages more
(04 December 2008 16:00)

TTA Worldchoice members to be offered bookable websites
TTA Worldchoice members will soon be able to use the consortium's white label technology to create their own real-time, consumer-facing, bookable.... more
(04 December 2008 15:11)

TTA unveils new logo
The Travel Trust Association has launched a new logo to reflect its remit as a consortium and the financial protection model it offers more
(04 December 2008 10:00)

TTA to launch radio advertising campaign
The Travel Trust Association is to advertise on the radio in a bid to increase its awareness among consumers. The radio advert, which will be.... more
(05 December 2008 10:00)

Hotels4U.com adds Maldives content
Bed bank Hotels4U.com is to add the Maldives as a new destination from today. more
(05 December 2008 12:00)

Travel industry to push the importance of financial protection
Travel agents, tour operators and the Civil Aviation Authority will be pushing the importance of financial protection to consumers next year. .... more
(05 December 2008 07:00)

Iberia chief tells BA to make up its mind
British Airways will have to choose between Qantas or Iberia as a merger partner, the head of the Spanish carrier has said. more
(05 December 2008 10:00)

Cabinet split delays decision on Heathrow
The government postponed giving the go-ahead to a third runway at Heathrow yesterday amid growing pressure to reverse its support for expansion. more
(05 December 2008 10:00)

Holiday Extras escapes racism rap over Paul Kaye video
Holiday Extras has escaped censure from the Advertising Standards Authority after a single complaint that an online advert was racist. more
(03 December 2008 10:15)

Business travel likely to fall in wake of Mumbai attacks
Business travel to India is likely to experience a temporary fall following the terrorist attacks on two luxury hotels. Hogg Robinson Group... more
(05 December 2008 07:30)

India hotels step up security following Mumbai attacks
Hotels in India have stepped up security amid fears that hotels occupied mainly by westerners are becoming magnets for terrorists more
(04 December 2008 07:29)

Agents call for operator flexibility after Mumbai and Bangkok woes
Agents have called for more flexibility from tour operators as customers cancel Christmas trips to India and Thailand ­following last week's troubles more
(04 December 2008 07:30)

Celebrity to give away Equinox launch tickets in agent prize draw
Celebrity Cruises is to give 100 agents the chance to win a place to attend the launch of new Solstice class ship Celebrity Equinox as part of its.... more
(03 December 2008 08:00)

Travel staff must 'overperform to keep jobs' in downturn
Travel industry staff will have to overperform in order to keep their jobs as the industry becomes 'leaner and... more
(04 December 2008 08:29)

Royal Caribbean to offer agents prizes with every booking
Royal Caribbean International is to offer spot prizes for agents with every booking made as part of a multi-million... more
(04 December 2008 18:30)