Articles by Date : January 01 0103 - January 31 0103

Thomas Cook agents train for 'Strictly Come Dancing' contest
As Thomas Cook prepares for its Strictly Come Dancing themed conference, we get an inside look at auditions and training with Anton du Becke more
(04 December 2008 01:00)

Opinion: Forget VAT cuts - it's up to you to drive sales
High street retailers are slashing prices to stimulate demand - so travel agents must to work hard to cut through. By Julia Lo Bue-Said more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Ski: How to sell winter sport holidays
Don’t know your moguls from your St Moritz? Take advice from the experts in our how-to guide. Joanna Booth lends a hand more
(11 December 2008 02:00)

Maureen: Lapland New Forest? The clue was in the title
Our travel agent columnist more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Hundreds of agencies could stop selling insurance in January
Hundreds of agencies will have to stop selling travel insurance in January unless they act now to comply with a change in regulations. The.... more
(11 December 2008 07:00)

Consumers remain confused over safety of Thailand and India
Consumers remain confused over whether it is safe to travel to Thailand and India after unrest of recent weeks, agents report . Some... more
(11 December 2008 07:00)

Spa holidays: The world's weirdest treatments
As part of a feature on new spa openings around the world, Joanna Booth looks at some of the strangest baths, facials and massages out there more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Spa holidays: New openings around the world
Joanna Booth reviews new spa treatments available around the world, from art deco style in New York to Indian Ocean indulgence more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

TIPTO to hold crunch meeting in January
The Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation will hold a crunch meeting in January to discuss attracting new supplier members. Chairman.... more
(11 December 2008 08:00)

Spa holidays: Five retreats for five client types
Struggling to find the right retreat for your client? Janine Kelso picks five spa holidays that will cover all your bases more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Mystery Shopper: Travel agents in Blackburn, Lancashire
This week Mystery Shopper seeks a family holiday which is low-budget, short haul, all-inclusive and protected. How will agents in Blackburn,.... more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Gold Medal launches first all-inclusive to Dubai
Gold Medal is set to offer the first all-inclusive package for Dubai in a move it believes will lead to a raft... more
(11 December 2008 08:00)

Cadogan to launch Middle East programme
Cadogan Holidays will launch a Middle East and Far East programme early next year. Managing director Tom Allen said the... more
(10 December 2008 13:29)

New 'One Stop Touring Shop' launched for agents
Insight Vacations and Trafalgar Tours are joining forces to make it easier for travel agents to book their tours. Sales director... more
(10 December 2008 13:00)

Lowcostbeds confirms Resorthoppa acquisition
Lowcost Travel Group, parent company behind the Lowcostbeds bedbank brand, is to buy transfer services firm Resorthoppa for an undisclosed fee. more
(10 December 2008 09:29)

Lowcost Travel Group stays silent over Resorthoppa acquisition rumours
The Lowcost Travel Group has refused to comment on rumours it is in talks with transfer company Resorthoppa about a potential acquisition. more
(10 December 2008 01:00)

QE2 held back Cunard from being luxury fleet, says Carnival boss
The QE2 held Cunard back from becoming a "totally luxury fleet", Carnival UK chief commercial officer Peter Shanks has admitted. The comments.... more
(10 December 2008 11:30)

NCL UK suspends fuel supplement
NCL UK is suspending its fuel supplement from tomorrow for all voyages departing next year. more
(10 December 2008 10:00)

Flights to Greece cancelled ahead of 24-hour strike
Hundreds of travellers will have their flights disrupted tomorrow by a 24 hour strike by air traffic controllers in Greece. more
(09 December 2008 15:00)

Travel companies named in Sunday Times league table
On Holiday Group and Holiday Taxis have been named in the Sunday Times Virgin 100 Fast Track league table. more
(10 December 2008 08:00)