Articles by Date : January 01 0320 - January 31 0320

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)

The Disability Travel Challenge: The Shangri-La Singapore
Wheelchair-bound holidaymaker John Roberts is putting facilities for disabled travellers to the test on a month-long trip. He booked the Shangri-La,.... more
(02 January 2009 16:00)

The Disability Travel Challenge: Booked tours in Singapore not accessible
Our tours turned out not to be accessible when the local tour company, Tour East, advised that they only have coaches and to use... more
(05 January 2009 09:00)

Carnival UK boss David Dingle receives CBE
Carnival UK boss David Dingle receives CBE Carnival UK chief executive David Dingle has been awarded a CBE in this year's New Year's Honours list.... more
(31 December 2008 11:00)

Trafalgar Tours launches family CostSaver tours
Trafalgar Tours has introduced three new CostSaver tours targeted at the families market. more
(06 January 2009 08:00)

Premier Holidays expands upmarket programme
Premier Holidays is including more properties in its upmarket Prestige brand having seen a 6% growth in sales in the sector. more
(05 January 2009 14:00)

Andrew Botterill appointed MD of Stella Travel Services UK
Stella Travel Services has appointed Andrew Botterill as UK managing director as part of a restructure that sees the departure of European boss.... more
(05 January 2009 13:15)

Adventure tour operator seeks travel agent partners
The Adventure Company is hoping to work with more travel agencies as the adventure holiday market continues to see strong growth. more
(05 January 2009 10:45)

Albatravel Group courts UK travel agents
Albatravel Group is hoping to work with UK travel agents for the first time to drive its groups business to Italy. more
(05 January 2009 10:30)

Gay and lesbian tourism conference to be held in February
Gay and lesbian tourism will be put under the spotlight with a conference held next month. more
(05 January 2009 10:00)

Virgin Atlantic launches £6 million ad campaign
Virgin Atlantic has launched a £6 million advertising campaign and promised some of its lowest ever fares to celebrate its 25th anniversary. more
(05 January 2009 10:05)

Last quarter of 2008 weak for UK hotels, says Deloitte
Last year was one of contrasts for the British hotel industry, with hotels enjoying strong revenues and occupancy until August when they began to.... more
(05 January 2009 09:50)

Search launched for Carnival crew member who fell overboard
The US Coast Guard is searching for a Carnival Cruise Lines crew member who fell overboard on New Year's Day. more
(02 January 2009 16:40)

Travel City Direct brand revived by Virgin Holidays
The former XL Leisure Group-owned brand Travel City Direct has revived by new owners Virgin Holidays. more
(05 January 2009 08:00)

Brits will focus on price but still go on holiday this year, predicts Lastminute.com
Online retailer lastminute.com predicts UK holidaymakers will be more price-focused this year but will still take a holiday. more
(02 January 2009 13:00)

ABTA issues warning over travel insurance
ABTA has issued a warning that more people will travel uninsured in 2009 because of new government regulations which came into force on January 1. more
(02 January 2009 08:00)

Kuoni revamps website to meet demand for late bookings
Kuoni has revamped its trade website with a new search facility for late bookings and a dynamic price calender as demand increases for late bookings. more
(02 January 2009 10:50)

Four Brits among dead in Thai fire
The Foreign Office has confirmed that four Brits are among more than 200 injured in a fire at a nightclub in Bangkok. more
(02 January 2009 10:30)