Articles by Date : January 01 0104 - January 31 0104

Trindad and Tobago: Diving, wildlife and carnival
Jackie David tests out the diving, wildlife and street parties on the twin Caribbean islands Trinidad and Tobago more
(04 December 2008 01:00)

Insight: TUI Travel and Thomas Cook results buck the downturn
The high street is in meltdown, but travel continues to avoid the recession. Ian Taylor reports on TUI Travel and Thomas Cook results that defy the.... more
(04 December 2008 02:00)

Agents sign up for single travel site Someone2travelwith.com
More than 100 agents are embracing the singles market by signing up to Someone2travelwith.com,... more
(03 December 2008 17:00)

Debt repayments topple holidays as consumers' top priority
Repaying debts has replaced booking holidays as the number one priority for consumers, according to a survey by analyst PricewaterhouseCoopers. more
(04 December 2008 01:00)

Thomas Cook and TUI Travel report soaring profits
TUI Travel and Thomas Cook defied the gloom by reporting soaring operating profits and sharp rises in margins in the... more
(04 December 2008 07:00)

Asia: Nine great holidays for 2009
From touring Thailand to watching the eclipse in China, Joanna Booth reports on some of the adventures to be had in Asia in 2009 more
(04 December 2008 01:00)

Hong Kong: Why it's worth more than a stopover
Stopover hotspot Hong Kong is worth a visit in its own right - Janine Kelso on new flights, hotels and attractions that add to its appeal more
(04 December 2008 02:00)

Advantage wants closer ties with AITO members
Advantage could soon form closer links with the Association of Independent Tour Operators after the consortium's... more
(04 December 2008 09:00)

Hays Travel launches school discount scheme in Middlesbrough
Hays Travel has extended its discount holiday scheme to 55 schools in Middlesbrough after its success in other parts of the north east. more
(03 December 2008 11:20)

Triton to sell dynamic packages through TritonHolidays
Triton will now sell dynamic packages as opposed to traditional packages through its TritonHolidays brand while it will launch... more
(04 December 2008 08:00)

Mystery Shopper: Travel agents in Orpington, Kent
Mystery Shopper tests travel agents in Orpington, Kent on a luxury short break to Hong Kong more
(04 December 2008 01:00)

BA in merger talks with Qantas
British Airways is in talks on a possible merger with Qantas that would leave both airlines listed on their respective stock markets but operating as.... more
(02 December 2008 15:00)

Anatolian Sky sees increase in travel agent sales
A tour operator has seen his sales through agents increase by 30% this year despite the majority of his marketing spend targeting... more
(03 December 2008 13:00)

OFT approves BP's acquistion of Au Logistics
The Office of Fair Trading has approved the acquisition of Au Logistics by rival brochure distribution company BP Travel Marketing Services. more
(03 December 2008 12:45)

Claire Hancer joins Peter Deilmann River & Ocean Cruises
Former Visit Britain trade sales and marketing manager Claire Hancer has joined Peter Deilmann River & Ocean Cruises as head of sales. more
(03 December 2008 10:20)

Bangkok airport reopens as siege ends
Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport is up and running today after a week of blockades by protestors. more
(03 December 2008 09:00)

Airlines 'should work closer with tour operators'
Airlines should be prepared to start working more closely with tour operators, Air Berlin sales manager Titus Johnson has said more
(02 December 2008 14:00)

Worldchoice Cruise Club recruits 16 more agents
Worldchoice Cruise Club has boosted its ranks with a further 16 agents in the last two months and is striking a range of allocation deals... more
(03 December 2008 08:00)

More than 50 Apollo staff expected to move to Future Travel
More than 50 Apollo Travel Direct staff are expected to move across to work for Future Travel where a ‘virtual community’ will be created for them. more
(03 December 2008 08:00)

Ecotourism: Five sustainable travel projects agents can sell
With ecotourism projects springing up all the time, Janine Kelso gets the lowdown on five major sustainable tourism initiatives more
(04 December 2008 01:00)