Articles by Date : January 01 0105 - January 31 0105

Thomas Cook drops sponsorship of Manchester City
Thomas Cook has confirmed it will drop shirt sponsorship of Manchester City Football Club at the end of the current season. more
(18 December 2008 08:00)

Advantage launches franchise system
Advantage is launching a franchise system in a bid to attract new members. more
(18 December 2008 10:00)

Virgin Holidays buys Travel City Direct
Virgin Holidays has bought the assets and trademark of former XL Leisure Group-owned operator Travel City Direct. more
(18 December 2008 12:15)

Advantage to recruit cruise consultant
Advantage is actively recruiting a cruise consultant in order to help drive cruise sales through the consortium. more
(18 December 2008 10:00)

BA and Qantas call off merger talks
British Airways and Qantas have abandoned talks on a merger barely two weeks after announcing negotiations were in progress. more
(18 December 2008 10:30)

Weddings and honeymoons abroad: Travel Weekly guide
It’s a great time to sell weddings abroad. Travel Weekly has teamed up with Sandals to bring you news, features and selling tips... more
(18 December 2008 15:00)

Gatwick bidders plan second runway
Gatwick could expand ahead of Heathrow under plans being drawn up as the airport is prepared for sale, putting fresh pressure on the government to.... more
(18 December 2008 10:00)

Advantage offers members additional financial protection
Advantage is to provide ATOL cover for member agencies alongside supplier failure insurance. more
(18 December 2008 10:00)

ABTA's 2009 convention to be held in Barcelona
ABTA is to hold its 2009 convention in Barcelona for the first time. more
(18 December 2008 10:00)

BAA to fight forced sale of airports
BAA has said it will fight the forced sale of Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh airports. The Competition Commission confirmed yesterday it.... more
(18 December 2008 09:30)

Thomas Cook boss hits out at Greek tourism minister
Thomas Cook boss Manny Fontenla-Novoa has hit out at the Greek tourism minister for being “too busy” to speak to the trade at the recent World Travel.... more
(17 December 2008 16:30)

Thomson to focus on service and financial protection in peak sales campaign
Thomson is to focus on customer service and financial protection in its peak sales campaign which includes TV advertising for the first time in 18.... more
(17 December 2008 14:00)

Maureen on 2008: Our travel agent columnist reviews the year
Our agent columnist take a wry look at the themes that dominated politics, entertainment and the travel industry in 2008 more
(18 December 2008 02:00)

Thomas Cook boss predicts up to 15 failures in next three months
Thomas Cook group chief executive Manny Fontenla-Novoa has predicted between 10 and 15 companies will fail within the next three months. more
(17 December 2008 14:00)

Airlines reduce surcharges
British Airways will tomorrow reduce surcharges on its flying programme. more
(17 December 2008 10:45)

BAA told to sell Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh airports
BAA will be required to sell Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh airports, the Competition Commission has confirmed. more
(17 December 2008 10:45)

Antigua and Barbuda: Travel Weekly country guide
On this page you'll find links to Travel Weekly's best features about Antigua and Barbuda, plus facts and reviews from elsewhere on the web more
(20 December 2008 03:00)

Carnival first cruiseline to sign up with Travel TV
Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise operator to sign up with Travel TV. Travel TV sales and marketing director Martin Lomax said the.... more
(16 December 2008 10:30)

Thailand attempts to restore confidence after Bangkok protests
The protests that closed two Bangkok airports stranding thousands of passengers were not aimed at tourists, said the Thailand Ambassador Kitti.... more
(16 December 2008 08:00)

Sunvil revamps brand for first time in its history
Tour operator Sunvil has revamped its brand for the first time in its history as it launches a national TV, radio and press advertising campaign. more
(16 December 2008 10:00)