Articles by Date : January 01 0108 - January 31 0108

Review of the year: Top travel stories from 2008
It's been a painful year for travel - yet the biggest companies reported hefty profits. Ian Taylor reviews the year more
(11 December 2008 07:00)

York travel agent wins business award
Quartz Travel founder Paul Smith has been voted business personality of the year in a North Yorkshire awards ceremony. more
(12 December 2008 08:00)

Pound hits new low against euro
Further economic doom and gloom occurred today as the pound hit another record low against the euro. more
(11 December 2008 15:15)

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(17 July 2008 12:32)

Weather causes delays at Gatwick airport
Weather causes delays at Gatwick airport more
(11 December 2008 11:00)

Travel agent hails brother's heroism in Mumbai terror attacks
A Surrey travel agent has hailed her brother a hero after he saved 150 hostages during the... more
(11 December 2008 09:00)

CAA close to clarifying policy on Freedom Flights refunds
The Civil Aviation Authority is close to clarifying its policy on refunds for bookings with the failed Freedom Flights. But ABTA expressed anger... more
(11 December 2008 09:00)

London airport expansion plans in jeopardy
Plans to expand airports around London are in jeopardy after the government postponed the go-ahead for a third runway... more
(11 December 2008 07:00)

Tour operators rethink January advertising campaigns
Smaller tour operators are ­ rethinking t raditional January advertising campaigns... more
(11 December 2008 09:45)

All inclusive resorts: Find your client's perfect match...
Joanna Booth matches clients with their perfect all-inclusive holiday more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Thomas Cook agents train for 'Strictly Come Dancing' contest
As Thomas Cook prepares for its Strictly Come Dancing themed conference, we get an inside look at auditions and training with Anton du Becke more
(04 December 2008 01:00)

Opinion: Forget VAT cuts - it's up to you to drive sales
High street retailers are slashing prices to stimulate demand - so travel agents must to work hard to cut through. By Julia Lo Bue-Said more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Ski: How to sell winter sport holidays
Don’t know your moguls from your St Moritz? Take advice from the experts in our how-to guide. Joanna Booth lends a hand more
(11 December 2008 02:00)

Maureen: Lapland New Forest? The clue was in the title
Our travel agent columnist more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Hundreds of agencies could stop selling insurance in January
Hundreds of agencies will have to stop selling travel insurance in January unless they act now to comply with a change in regulations. The.... more
(11 December 2008 07:00)

Consumers remain confused over safety of Thailand and India
Consumers remain confused over whether it is safe to travel to Thailand and India after unrest of recent weeks, agents report . Some... more
(11 December 2008 07:00)

Spa holidays: The world's weirdest treatments
As part of a feature on new spa openings around the world, Joanna Booth looks at some of the strangest baths, facials and massages out there more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

Spa holidays: New openings around the world
Joanna Booth reviews new spa treatments available around the world, from art deco style in New York to Indian Ocean indulgence more
(11 December 2008 01:00)

TIPTO to hold crunch meeting in January
The Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation will hold a crunch meeting in January to discuss attracting new supplier members. Chairman.... more
(11 December 2008 08:00)

Spa holidays: Five retreats for five client types
Struggling to find the right retreat for your client? Janine Kelso picks five spa holidays that will cover all your bases more
(11 December 2008 01:00)