Articles by Date : January 01 0106 - January 31 0106

CruiseCritic predicts robust market for 2009
A 14% increase in cruise passenger numbers last year should lead to a robust market this year. more
(07 January 2009 10:00)

Entries for Globes Innovation in Travel Award hit a record high
Travel Weekly has received a record number of entries for the Innovation in Travel Award, one of 40 categories in the Globe Travel Awards more
(07 January 2009 09:00)

Silversea reveals itinerary for Silver Spirit
Silversea Cruises Silver Spirit is to have its inaugural voyage on January 21, 2010 with a 91-day journey called "The spirit of South America." more
(07 January 2009 11:30)

How to: Make a good impression
Alessandra Alonso, director of Shine People and Places personal development consultancy, tells you how to make a positive impact at work more
(08 January 2009 01:00)

Caribbean: St Lucia holiday ideas
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)

ASA upholds complaint against holidaygenie.com
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against HolidayGenie.com. more
(07 January 2009 10:00)

Tributes paid to late Galileo events manager Terri Godwin
Tributes have been paid to former Galileo brand communications and events manager Terri Godwin, who has died aged 56 after losing her battle with.... more
(07 January 2009 10:40)

BA sees fall in passenger numbers
British Airways has reported a 3.4% year-on-year drop in overall passenger numbers in December 2008 as trading conditions remain unchanged more
(07 January 2009 09:45)

Agents misleading customers over travel insurance, says poll
People are falling victim to misleading sales tactics of unscrupulous travel agents. according to a new poll. Sainsbury's Travel Insurance said.... more
(06 January 2009 10:00)

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)

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)