Articles by Date : January 01 0103 - January 31 0103

Majorca's Calvia region backs Travelife sustainability scheme
Majorca's Calvia region has backed the Federation of Tour Operators' sustainability programme in a move which could pave the way for the scheme to be.... more
(13 November 2008 16:30)

Superbreak secures preferred deal with TUI Travel
Superbreak has become a preferred supplier to TUI Travel for UK airport and cruise port hotel stopovers under a new commercial agreement. more
(13 November 2008 16:15)

Princess Cruises to step up marketing with launch of Ruby Princess
Princess Cruises is stepping up marketing activity in the UK to take on cruiselines that have increased advertising during the economic downturn. .... more
(11 November 2008 10:30)

Travel industry will get a boost when economy recovers
Tourism growth will fall in line with the downturn in the economy, but the industry will not require the government's... more
(13 November 2008 10:00)

Travel 2 staff in consultation
Jobs could go at Travel 2's Glasgow reservations centre as part of a structural review across the business. more
(13 November 2008 09:00)

Virgin Holidays to launch bed bank
Virgin Holidays is planning to launch Virgin Beds - a bed bank specialising in Caribbean stock in August next year. more
(13 November 2008 10:00)

Win £5,000 for your video review of a hotel or resort
Ever fancied yourself as the next Judith Chalmers or Craig Doyle? Well, now’s your chance to win £5,000 with TW Group’s Travel Stars competition. more
(12 November 2008 18:03)

Eaton Hotels announces five new hotels
Eaton Hotels - a subsidiary of Langham Hotels - has announced plans for five new projects in China, the Middle East and India by 2010. more
(12 November 2008 17:00)

New York State rebrands to broaden appeal
New York State is rebranding to reflect the fact the state has more to offer than Manhattan-based city breaks. Markly Wilson, director of.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

'Help your clients to cut carbon emissions'
Travel agents can reduce their customers' carbon emissions by helping them to improve the way they plan their itinerary, according to a business.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

Benidorm seeks UNESCO World Heritage status
Benidorm is promoting itself as a luxury destination but hopes to maintain its position as an affordable package holiday resort. New hotels in.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

ABTA considers consumer protection move
Travel association ABTA could demand its members offer consumer financial protection on every purchase. ABTA head of financial services Simon.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

Tourism expert warns trade to be wary of travel firms' green credentials
Travel firms that talk most about sustainable tourism often do least to behave responsibly, according to a leading tourism academic. Xavier Font,.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

Balearic islands to host Manchester roadshow
The Balearic Islands will be hosting a road show in Manchester next April to showcase the destination's... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

New website Hotelly to start trials next week
Hotelly.com, a website combining price comparison technology with videos of hotels and reviews, is to be trialled from this week. The site,.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

Industry 'can learn from Egypt' on tourism recovery
Egypt can give the rest of the industry lessons in how to win back visitors after a series of knock-backs to its tourism sector from bomb attacks more
(12 November 2008 13:00)

Iceland appeals for support from UK trade
The Icelandic Tourist Board has appealed to the UK trade to pass on the message it is "business as usual" for the troubled country. Travel agents.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

UAE government backs Dubai tourism growth
Direct government backing for growth in luxury hotels, events and entertainment in Dubai will help the destination ride out the economic downturn and.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

Raj Hotels urges UK agents to start selling India as a year-round destination
The UK travel industry does not sell India as a broad appeal destination but focuses on a narrow season or destination instead, according to Ajoy.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

How improving your knowledge can increase your customer base
Customers are turning back to high street agents. Keep them coming by offering the one thing the internet can’t – your knowledge. Ross Bentley.... more
(13 November 2008 10:00)