Articles by Date : January 01 0220 - January 31 0220

ABTA will not hold UK convention events
ABTA will not hold convention events in the UK to replicate its overseas conference as originally planned. more
(23 December 2008 10:20)

NCL cuts back on plans for F3-class ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has decided to build one F3-class ship rather than the two originally planned. more
(22 December 2008 15:00)

Three million people expected to head overseas for Christmas
At least three million people will head overseas for the Christmas and New Year period this year, ABTA has predicted. more
(23 December 2008 09:00)

Child drowns in Thomas Cook property
A five-year-old child has drowned in the unsupervised pool of a Thomas Cook-owned hotel near Disneyland Resort Paris. more
(22 December 2008 14:00)

Advantage urges public to 'love your travel agent'
Advantage is launching a turn of year advertising campaign in time for the 2009 peaks market urging the public to 'love your travel agent'. more
(22 December 2008 12:00)

Seven in 10 consumers 'more careful' when booking holidays
Seven in 10 consumers are changing the way they book travel during the economic downturn, a study by Global Reviews has found. more
(22 December 2008 11:00)

New inaugural sailings for Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has brought forward the inaugural trip of Oasis of the Seas for next year. more
(22 December 2008 10:00)

VisitEngland appoints new chairman
Penelope, Viscountess Cobham has been appointed as the chairman of the new national tourist body VisitEngland more
(19 December 2008 11:00)

Eurostar announces reduced seasonal timetable
Eurostar will operate a reduced service over the new year due to engineering works taking place in the Channel Tunnel. more
(19 December 2008 10:30)

Thomas Cook Group buys majority stake in Gold Medal
The Thomas Cook Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Gold Medal International. more
(18 December 2008 12:11)

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)