Articles by Date : January 01 0103 - January 31 0103

Walking holidays in Peru: Alternatives to the Inca Trail
Peru may have Latin America's most celebrated walk, but don't overlook other treks. Janine Kelso suggests alternatives to the Inca Trail more
(20 November 2008 02:00)

Mystery Shopper: Travel agents in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
This week Mystery Shopper seeks a trip on the Inca Trail for a couple in their 50s. How will agents in Burton-on-Trent fare? more
(20 November 2008 02:00)

Opinion: Pound's fall will hit poorest tourism workers
The UK travel industry is worried about the effects of a weak pound, but it is those in poor countries who will suffer most, says Simon Calder more
(20 November 2008 01:00)

The outlook for travel: Key indicators
As part of a feature on the outlook for the industry, Ian Taylor looks at UNWTO tourism predictions, hotel bookings and revenue, and air traffic.... more
(20 November 2008 01:00)

Celebrity Cruises aims to double sales with UK-sailings
Celebrity Cruises aims to ­double its UK sales as a result of the cruiseline's decision to offer ex-UK cruises for the first time in 2010. more
(20 November 2008 08:10)

Leisure travel set for a tough 2009, say industry leaders
The leisure travel trade must expect tough times in 2009 with fewer people travelling, two leading industry figures have warned. more
(20 November 2008 08:00)

Thai Airways reduces fuel surcharges
Thai Airways has reduced its fuel surcharges on both domestic and international routes. more
(19 November 2008 10:00)

How to make the most of your talents
Personal development expert Gaby Marcon, director of Shine People and Places, offers advice on how to progress at work more
(20 November 2008 01:00)

Can dynamic packaging survive the economic crisis?
Airline capacity has fallen and bed banks are under pressure - so is there a future in dynamic packaging for high-street agents? Jackie David finds.... more
(20 November 2008 01:00)

Travel Weekly Agent Excellence Awards 2008: Photos, videos and winners
Region-by-region coverage of the Travel Weekly Agent Excellence Awards 2008, featuring details of award winners, photo galleries and video more
(22 July 2008 05:00)

Maureen: Sniff, cough - it must be winter sun season
Our travel agent columnist on selling winter sun to flu sufferers, pensioners and hypochondriacs more
(20 November 2008 01:00)

Zimbabwe: Matthew Hampton reflects on a surprising fam trip
After joining Zimbabwe's tourist board for a press trip, Matthew Hampton gives his thoughts about visiting and writing about the troubled country more
(25 September 2008 01:00)

Latin America 2009: New tours and emerging destinations
With the new Bond film, Darwin's bicentenary and a new Bruce Parry series set to boost Latin America, Joanna Booth discovers what's new in the region more
(20 November 2008 02:00)

Hotels4u.com launches new booking system for agents
Hotels4u.com is to launch an XML version of its booking system for agents. more
(19 November 2008 09:00)

Phil Norris joins A2B Transfers.com
Former Freedom Flights Medlifehotels sales and marketing director Phil Norris has joined A2B Transfers.com as its new sales director. more
(19 November 2008 09:30)

EasyCruise in talks with consortia
EasyCruise is in talks with ­major consortia and The ­Co-operative Travel to strike distribution deals as it launches its first trade brochure. more
(19 November 2008 08:00)

Great Rail Journeys to sell through trade
Great Rail Journeys is to sell train holidays through the trade for the first time in its history. The operator... more
(21 November 2008 08:00)

ABTA announces office move
ABTA has finally confirmed that it is moving its head office to London Bridge. more
(18 November 2008 14:30)

High fuel costs cause easyJet profits to fall by £92 million
Higher fuel costs have led to a £92 million drop in profits for easyJet despite a 17.3% increase in passenger numbers. more
(18 November 2008 10:10)

Crystal Cruises revises fuel surcharges
Crystal Cruises has become the latest line to revise its fuel surcharges in the light of falling crude oil prices. more
(18 November 2008 10:15)