Articles by Date : January 01 0105 - January 31 0105

EasyCruise signs distribution deal with Amadeus
Amadeus, the technology provider, has signed a three-year distribution agreement with Easycruise. The deal will allow easyCruise to target the.... more
(06 January 2009 16:20)

Thomas Cook investigates five-year-old's drowning
Thomas Cook has launched an investigation into the death of a five-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool at one of its properties. more
(06 January 2009 12:30)

Mystery Shopper: Travel agents in Kettering, Northants
Mystery Shopper heads to Kettering to test travel agents on a family holiday to Greece during the Easter holidays more
(08 January 2009 01:00)

Caribbean: St Lucia holiday tips
From romantic resorts to adrenaline-pumping action and steamy soca dancing, this tropical gem will have you in raptures. Janine Kelso reports more
(08 January 2009 01:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: Problems boarding at Singapore
Wheelchair-bound holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test on a month-long trip - and you can follow his.... more
(06 January 2009 09:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: John Roberts' 32-day trip
Wheelchair-bound holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test - and you can follow his progress exclusively in.... more
(29 December 2008 17:00)

AITO unveils new financial protection campaign
A new 100% financial protection campaign has been launched by the Association of Independent Tour Operators. The organsiation has launched the.... more
(06 January 2009 09:30)

TTA and Triton remain locked in membership discussions
Discussions between the Travel Trust Association and Triton Travel Group concerning membership of the super-consortium are set to continue until well.... more
(06 January 2009 10:45)

Teletext to launch travel deals email
Teletext Holidays is to launch a travel deals email as a direct response to successful efforts from firms such as Travelzoo, Cheapflights and.... more
(06 January 2009 10:00)

US to introduce ESTA system on Monday
The introduction of the US’s new Electronic System for Travel Authorisation will be implemented on Monday January 12 as planned. more
(06 January 2009 10:15)

Former Airtours boss David Burns dies
Former Airtours boss and travel veteran David Burns has died after a short illness. more
(05 January 2009 17:45)

Management structure of Thomson and First Choice shops merged
TUI Travel is merging the management of its First Choice and Thomson retail chains but maintains the brands will continue to operate separately on.... more
(06 January 2009 10:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: The Shangri-La Singapore
Wheelchair-bound holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test on a month-long trip. He booked the Shangri-La,.... more
(02 January 2009 16:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: Booked tours in Singapore not accessible
Our tours turned out not to be accessible when the local tour company, Tour East, advised that they only have coaches and to use... more
(05 January 2009 09:00)

Carnival UK boss David Dingle receives CBE
Carnival UK boss David Dingle receives CBE Carnival UK chief executive David Dingle has been awarded a CBE in this year's New Year's Honours list.... more
(31 December 2008 11:00)

Trafalgar Tours launches family CostSaver tours
Trafalgar Tours has introduced three new CostSaver tours targeted at the families market. more
(06 January 2009 08:00)

Premier Holidays expands upmarket programme
Premier Holidays is including more properties in its upmarket Prestige brand having seen a 6% growth in sales in the sector. more
(05 January 2009 14:00)

Andrew Botterill appointed MD of Stella Travel Services UK
Stella Travel Services has appointed Andrew Botterill as UK managing director as part of a restructure that sees the departure of European boss.... more
(05 January 2009 13:15)

Adventure tour operator seeks travel agent partners
The Adventure Company is hoping to work with more travel agencies as the adventure holiday market continues to see strong growth. more
(05 January 2009 10:45)

Albatravel Group courts UK travel agents
Albatravel Group is hoping to work with UK travel agents for the first time to drive its groups business to Italy. more
(05 January 2009 10:30)