Articles by Date : January 01 0520 - January 31 0520

Predictions: The cruise market in 2009
Peter Shanks, chief commercial officer, Carnival UK; Adele Parry, director, TR4 Travel and Martin Hay, homeworker, GoCruise give their predictions on.... more
(29 December 2008 08:00)

Turkey, Egypt and Mexico tipped as 2009 holiday hotspots
Non-euro destinations Turkey, Egypt and Mexico are tipped to be next year's holiday hotspots more
(26 December 2008 00:01)

Passenger safety put at risk by new rights ruling
The European Regions Airline Association has accused the European Commission of putting passenger rights before air safety. more
(24 December 2008 12:00)

Nearly half of holidaymakers will travel less this year, says new research
New research shows 41% of holidaymakers plan to travel less this year while just over a third fear their tour operator will go bust. more
(26 December 2008 00:01)

Eastern destinations and package holidays to be resurgent
The Far East, the Middle East and Australia are all selling well currently while all-inclusives and value-driven packages are predicted to drive.... more
(01 January 2009 08:00)

Gold Medal launches marketing campaign aimed at working with the trade
Gold Medal is launching a three-pronged marketing campaign designed to focus sales through the travel trade this January. more
(01 January 2009 08:00)

Harvey World Travel bosses made redundant
Harvey World Travel's general manager Andy Tomlinson and head of operations Natalie Turner have been made redundant. more
(24 December 2008 10:50)

Peaks market will see operators battle on price
Next year’s peaks market will see operators resort to competing on price, Ruth Connor has predicted. more
(24 December 2008 10:00)

Don't just book it...Thomas Cook it slogan returns after 15 year gap
Thomas Cook has revived well-known slogan 'Don't just book it...Thomas Cook it!' slogan after a 15 year break. more
(26 December 2008 00:01)

Thomas Cook ads promise full financial protection and refunds in 24 hours
Thomas Cook is guaranteeing all holidays booked through its sales channels are financially protected, with a pledge to refund customers' money within.... more
(26 December 2008 00:01)

First Choice Holidays offers savings of up to £200
First Choice Holidays is offering savings of up to £200 off per couple off summer 2009 brochure bookings as part of its turn-of-year campaign. more
(24 December 2008 09:00)

Greece: 15 selling tips for travel agents
Joanna Booth identifies the destination’s top selling points to tempt your customers more
(08 January 2009 02:00)

Greek islands: Holidays for all interests
Janine Kelso uncovers the best places in the Greek isles for clubbing, romance, families and escapism more
(08 January 2009 02:01)

Greek islands: Tour operator news in brief
Cosmos adds five islands Cosmos has introduced five new Greek destinations to its summer programme for 2009. New islands include Lefkas, Santorini.... more
(08 January 2009 01:00)

ABTA to launch consumer marketing campaign in January
ABTA to launch consumer marketing campaign ABTA will be launching a marketing campaign in January to encourage consumers to book with ABTA members. .... more
(24 December 2008 08:00)

How to make a good impression
Alessandra Alonso, director of Shine People and Places personal development consultancy, tells you how to make a positive impact at work more
(08 January 2009 01:00)

Penny Akam: Share your memories
Travel Weekly is compiling a memory book for Penny's family. If you would like to share your memories of Penny, please email them to.... more
(12 December 2008 03:00)

MSC Cruises to target package holidaymakers
Mainstream package holidaymakers rather than regular cruisers will be the focus market for MSC Cruises, according to chief executive Pierfrancesco.... more
(23 December 2008 10:30)

Photos: MSC Fantasia launched in Naples
Italian cruiseline MSC launched its new cruise ship MSC Fantasia last night in a glittering ceremony in Naples more
(19 December 2008 15:00)

Kuoni to buy Cotravel
Luxury tour operator Kuoni is to buy Cotravel, a Swiss provider of educational travel, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1986, Cotravel sells.... more
(23 December 2008 12:30)