Articles by Date : January 01 0220 - January 31 0220

Cruise Club 2008: Six travel agents in search of cruise sales
Travel Weekly’s Cruise Club 2008 will follow six travel agents as they bid to boost their cruise sales. Jackie David reports more
(01 May 2008 08:00)

XL confirms talks on refinancing
XL Leisure Group has confirmed it is in talks on refinancing, but declined to comment on reports that it is seeking a cash injection as a matter of.... more
(01 September 2008 14:00)

Millions flee hurricane Gustav
Millions of people have evacuated the Southern US as hurricane Gustav approaches the coast. more
(01 September 2008 09:15)

Thai airports reopen
Three Thai airports have reopened after they were closed down by anti-government protesters. more
(01 September 2008 11:50)

EasyJet cuts fee on GDS bookings
EasyJet has cut the fees it charges business travel agents to book flights via global distribution systems in face of a boycott by leading travel.... more
(01 September 2008 10:00)

Gatwick operator fails with 300 abroad
Gatwick-based seat-only operator Pure Flights has failed with 300 UK holidaymakers abroad. more
(29 August 2008 17:00)

Lufthansa confirms talks on airline merger with TUI and Thomas Cook
Lufthansa has confirmed it is in talks with TUI Travel and Thomas Cook on a potential three-way merger of the travel groups' German airlines and.... more
(29 August 2008 14:00)

Zoom Airlines ceases operations
Low-cost transtlantic carrier Zoom Airlines has ceased operations due to a huge increase operating costs over the last year. more
(29 August 2008 09:50)

Zoom collapse hit 65,000 passengers, says CAA
Almost 65,000 passengers have lost bookings or been left stranded by the collapse of Zoom Airlines, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. more
(29 August 2008 11:00)

EC to investigate BA deal with American Airlines
The European Commission is to investigate the proposed deal between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia following the trio's application.... more
(29 August 2008 13:00)

HotelConnect adds Caribbean content
Accommodation only supplier HotelConnect is adding 80 hotels across the Caribbean to its portfolio. more
(29 August 2008 09:00)

Demand grows for alternative holiday durations
Demand for holidays of under six nights and between eight and 13 nights is increasing as the popularity of traditional durations continues to wane,.... more
(29 August 2008 09:00)

Zoom seeks creditor protection
Zoom Airlines has sought creditor protection because of "acutely difficult" trading conditions within the aviation industry. more
(28 August 2008 06:00)

Future of Zoom Airlines in doubt
The future of Zoom Airlines is in doubt after a flight bound for Glasgow and Gatwick via Vancouver was grounded in Calgary last night. Up... more
(28 August 2008 06:00)

Canary Islands: Quick guide to the holiday hotspots
Janine Kelso looks at attractions, food and nightlife on seven of the Canary Islands, including lively Tenerife and unspoilt La Graciosa more
(28 August 2008 01:00)

Caribbean: Film locations around the islands
Boasting locations for Pirates of the Caribbean and several Bond films, the Caribbean is a must for fims buffs. Janine Kelso reports more
(28 August 2008 02:00)

Exclusive: Public turns back to high street travel agents
The decline in the proportion of sales through high-street agencies appears to have halted, according to new industry-wide... more
(28 August 2008 09:30)

Travel skills and training: news, features, video and resources
News on travel industry training as well as resources to help you understand and access travel skills and training resources more
(14 August 2008 05:00)

XL Airways cancels winter Caribbean programme indefinitely
XL Airways has cancelled its entire winter Caribbean programme from November 2008 as a result of increased fuel costs and falling demand. more
(28 August 2008 11:00)

Leading travel agencies turn away from Ryanair
Major travel agencies are turning away from Ryanair following its ongoing crackdown on screen-scraping websites. more
(28 August 2008 09:30)