Articles by Date : January 01 0220 - January 31 0220

Tough trading conditions ahead, says the Air Travel Trust
Summer bookings for 2008 are holding up well but Summer 2009 is less clear cut, says the latest report from the Ait Travel Trust. more
(26 August 2008 09:00)

Opinion: Credit crunch will weed out sub-par travel companies
The upside of the economic downturn? It will strengthen sound travel firms and rid us of poor ones. By Dermot Cairns, Stena Line Holidays more
(21 August 2008 02:00)

Opinion: Travel agents must understand the risks of dealing with non-principals
The travel trade has a nasty secret: many retailers do not understand the potential consequences of dealing with non-principal bed banks more
(21 August 2008 02:00)

Worldchoice reports record profit ahead of merger vote
Travel agency consortium Worldchoice has reported a profit of £726,000 for 2007 - 11% up on the previous year and a record for the group. more
(22 August 2008 13:45)

Change on the high street: TUI Travel's new working practices
TUI Travel agents will soon be making all bookings across shops’ catchment areas. Juliet Dennis asks whether the move threatens independents more
(22 August 2008 07:00)

Change in TUI Travel shops: training will be key
Training will be a vital consideration as TUI Travel adopts a multi-channel approach for its shop staff more
(22 August 2008 02:00)

Spanair crash investigators focus on engine
Crash investigators are focusing on the left engine of the Spanair aircraft that crashed on take off at Madrid Barajas airport on Wednesday, killing.... more
(22 August 2008 12:00)

Travel and tourism training: tackling the funding problem
Jackie David talks to People 1st's Stephan John about efforts to secure funding for travel and tourism qualifications more
(21 August 2008 15:00)

TUI capacity cuts in line with First Choice's original strategy
TUI Travel UK’s announcement of capacity cuts of 15% for summer 2009 is part of an ongoing strategy developed by First Choice to trim capacity in the.... more
(22 August 2008 11:00)

Travel companies report hike in bank holiday sales
Travel companies have reported record sales for the bank holiday weekend. Eurostar has seen an 8% hike in year on year traveller numbers for this.... more
(22 August 2008 08:00)

Brits confused over carbon offsetting
Two-thirds of Brits admit they don't understand what carbon offsetting is and the majority think its too expensive, says research from Expedia. more
(22 August 2008 09:00)

Interview: Clare Dudley, Leading Cruise Agents
Leading Cruise Agents chairwoman Clare Dudley talks about her passion for the association and its plans to become a consumer-facing organisation more
(21 August 2008 03:00)

Training: Industry to unite behind Travel and Tourism Diploma
Travel skills and qualifications have long suffered from a lack of joined-up thinking. Jackie David discovers that things are about to change more
(14 August 2008 03:00)

Kuoni Group sees profits soar as revenues increase
The Kuoni Group has reported a 9.9% increase in turnover to £1.1 billion while profits have grown by 143.9% to £6.8 million during the first six.... more
(21 August 2008 13:00)

Unions call off bank holiday airport strike
Unions have called off a planned strike by baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick and Stansted on Bank Holiday Monday after receiving a.... more
(21 August 2008 05:00)

Team GB's Olympics success 'will drive domestic tourism in 2012'
Team GB's Olympics success will drive domestic tourism for the 2012 Olympics in the capital, according to Visit London... more
(19 August 2008 09:45)

Accident investigators examine Madrid crash
Accident investigators are examining the wreckage of the Spanair aircraft which crashed at Madrid Barajas airport killing 153 people yesterday. more
(21 August 2008 09:30)

New Zealand: Top spots for culture, wine, sport and beach holidays
Francesca Freeman looks at the best New Zealand destinations for extreme sports, culture, wine, exploration and beach holidays more
(21 August 2008 01:00)

Two million Brits set to travel over bank holiday, says ABTA
ABTA is predicting around 2 million Brits are preparing to escape the miserable summer with an overseas break this Bank Holiday Weekend. more
(20 August 2008 12:00)

BAA break-up recommendation: what happens next?
The Competition Commission’s provisional report recommending that BAA sell three of its airports is out for a four-week consultation. What happens.... more
(20 August 2008 19:01)