Articles by Date : January 01 0105 - January 31 0105

Sandals sees 20% drop-off in bookings
Sandals is beginning to feel the impact of the economic downturn, having seen a 20% year-on-year decrease in bookings in the last five weeks. .... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

SeaDream launches last-minute cancellation policy
SeaDream Yacht Club has introduced a last-minute cancellation policy and more aggressive tactical offers to boost sales in the tough economic.... more
(12 November 2008 00:00)

Photos: Celebrities at World Travel Market 2008
Travel Weekly's photographers been capturing star appearances at World Travel Market, including singer Dannii Minogue and footballer Ashley Cole more
(12 November 2008 09:46)

DFDS Seaways adds river cruising for 2009
DFDS Seaways has introduced river cruises for 2009 along with an extended range of Center Parcs and activity centre holidays. It is the first.... more
(12 November 2008 09:00)

Opinion: Dark clouds may be lifting for the travel industry
Obama's election is one of several feelgood factors that could help revive the market - so now is the time to make sure your business is in good shape more
(13 November 2008 01:00)

Malaga to invest billions in tourism
Malaga is to invest billions in a series of projects to boost tourism to the city and surrounding areas. A new terminal will be added to Pablo.... more
(12 November 2008 00:01)

How to cope with stress
It affects us all in different ways during our working life, but it is imperative we resolve the issues that cause stress. Dr David Perl, of.... more
(13 November 2008 01:00)

Unite backs third runway at Heathrow
Britain’s biggest trade union Unite has called upon Labour MPs to back plans to build a third runway at Heathrow. more
(11 November 2008 16:45)

Syria welcomes Obama win
Syria's minister for tourism said the election of Barack Obama as US president could help tourism in the region. A fresh US approach on foreign.... more
(11 November 2008 16:22)

Mystery Shopper: Travel agents in Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Our undercover reporter heads to Essex to test travel agents in Southend-on-Sea on a family holiday to Turkey... more
(13 November 2008 01:00)

South Africa Tourism hopes to capitalise on exchange rate
South African Tourism hopes to capitalise on the exchange rate of the Rand to entice more UK visitors to the country. outh Africa Tourism.... more
(11 November 2008 15:00)

Greece is to broaden its image
Greece is broadening its image and focusing on improving the quality of its resorts to differentiate itself to compete with other destinations. .... more
(11 November 2008 13:00)

Ruby Princess: What did the agents think?
What the agents said "This is my first time on a Princess ship and it's better than I expected. More elegant and classy not at all in your face.... more
(11 November 2008 12:00)

Las Vegas to focus marketing on attractions and not gambling
Las Vegas says a marketing strategy to highlight attractions other than gambling is paying off in the economic downturn. The destination began.... more
(11 November 2008 08:00)

'Travel will not need financial help'
Tourism growth will fall in line with the downturn in the economy, but the industry will not require the government's financial help demanded by.... more
(11 November 2008 15:00)

Teletext Holidays slashes pay-per-click advertising by 20%
Teletext Holidays has slashed pay-per-click advertising spend by 20% as the economic downturn hits online holiday searches. The company insisted.... more
(11 November 2008 15:00)

Maureen: From cats in and out of bags to a tasty arachnid treat
From cats in and out of bags to a tasty arachnid treat. Maureen Hill works at Travel Angels, Gillingham, Dorset more
(13 November 2008 00:00)

Traffic chaos delays WTM delegates
National tourism ministers, suppliers and delegates struggled to reach Excel yesterday as London's transport system ground to a halt. more
(10 November 2008 16:00)

Concerns over London Olympics after travel chaos at WTM
The ability of London's public transport to meet the demands of the 2012 Olympics was called into question yesterday... more
(11 November 2008 08:00)

Minister reveals sharp drop in UK tourism revenue
A downturn in tourism was responsible for half the contraction in the UK economy in the three months to September, with the country seeing a.... more
(11 November 2008 14:00)