Articles by Date : January 01 0520 - January 31 0520

Agents emerged stronger from XL collapse, say industry bosses
Travel agents are proving resilient in the economic downturn and have cause to be optimistic next year, leading trade figures have said. .... more
(08 October 2008 10:47)

Travel companies should take 'hard look' at cashflow
Travel companies should take a “hard look” at their cashflow over the next 18 months if they are to survive the challenges of a worsening economy more
(07 October 2008 14:00)

ABTA members offered sustainability tool
Operator members of ABTA are being offered a tool which allows them to measure the sustainability of the accommodation they are selling. .... more
(08 October 2008 10:00)

Jet2holidays brings call centre back to UK
Tour operator Jet2holidays.com has brought its call centre back from Delhi to the UK, creating 30 new jobs. more
(08 October 2008 10:00)

Debate: Cruise experts on catering for disabled passengers
Cruiselines, operators and agents need to unite to ensure disabled travellers have the information they need to book a suitable cruise. Juliet Dennis.... more
(09 October 2008 02:00)

Thomas Cook still on acquisition trail despite downturn
Thomas Cook is to continue on the acquisition trail despite the current downturn but has refuted rumours it hoped to buy upmarket specialist Kuoni..... more
(07 October 2008 11:29)

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)

Maureen: Nautical but nice in Sitges; and a Marmite dilemma
Our travel agent columnist on Rupert Diggins and Joe Lavers's exploits at the Advantage Conference, and a client who wanted to take Marmite into Oz more
(09 October 2008 01:00)

Italy: What's new in Sicily and Sardinia
Resorts in Sicily and Sardinia are improving and extending their products. Jeannine Williamson looks at new accommodation, tours and flights more
(09 October 2008 02:00)

North Africa: Five short break ideas
North Africa is ideal for a short break. Dinah Hatch looks at destinations in Egypt, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia more
(09 October 2008 02:00)

Italy: Five of the best special interest holidays
Jeannine Williamson recommends some of Italy's best spots for special interest holidays, including painting, walking and cooking breaks more
(09 October 2008 02:00)

North Africa: A film lover's guide
North Africa has played a pivotal role in blockbuster movies from Gladiator to Star Wars. Joanna Booth guides you to the key locations more
(09 October 2008 02:00)

Cruise growth will slow in 2009, says Passenger Shipping Association
Growth in the number of people taking cruises will slow for 2009 but the industry is well placed to weather the economic downturn, according to the.... more
(07 October 2008 10:00)

'Action needed to avoid recession'
Concerted action by the government is needed to ensure Britain does not head into a deep recession, said president of the CBI and chairman of British.... more
(07 October 2008 11:35)

Mystery Shopper: Travel agents in Portsmouth
Mystery shopper tests agents in Portsmouth on a holiday to Sardinia or Sicily for two more
(09 October 2008 01:00)

'Government unlikely to expand financial protection'
The Government will never expand the level of financial protection across the industry, partly because the industry did such a good job in the wake.... more
(07 October 2008 11:00)

ABTA to hold overseas conference and UK events next year
ABTA is to continue to hold an overseas conference next year but will also offer a series of replica UK events. more
(07 October 2008 10:00)

Strikes threat as Aer Lingus cuts 1,500 jobs
Unions have reacted to Aer Lingus plans to cut up to 1,500 jobs by November 1 by threatening strikes. more
(07 October 2008 10:15)

Include airlines in 80% emissions cut, committee tells Brown
The government-appointed Climate Change Committee is poised to report Britain must cut greenhouse-gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050 and the cuts.... more
(07 October 2008 10:00)

TUI Travel takes full ownership of Island Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises has sold its 50% share in Island Cruises to First Choice Holidays for just over £30 million. more
(07 October 2008 10:00)