Articles by Date : January 01 0620 - January 31 0620

How to recession-proof your business
Shield Corporate Finance chief executive Dr David Young gives his top tips for surviving the credit crunch more
(12 September 2008 12:00)

XL failure: How to market your business after the collapse
The collapse of the XL Leisure Group has highlighted the benefits of booking with a travel agent. Here are five top tips on how to capitalise... more
(17 September 2008 15:00)

XL's Airways Germany and France businesses continue to operate
XL's Airways businesses in Germany and France continue to operate after being taken over by Icelandic investment bank Straumur on... more
(25 September 2008 07:00)

Agents have their say in local press
The media flurry surrounding the XL Leisure Group collapse has provided a great PR opportunity for travel agents. Across the country, travel agents.... more
(25 September 2008 08:00)

Exclusive Research: Advantage agents optimistic before XL collapse
The majority of Advantage agents questioned in a State of the Nation survey just before XL Leisure Group's collapse... more
(25 September 2008 08:30)

XL administrator working to sell parts of the business
XL Leisure Group administrator Kroll is working to sell off parts of the failed group's business, but... more
(25 September 2008 10:00)

ABTA could move offices to London Bridge
ABTA is currently in discussions to move its offices to London Bridge. more
(25 September 2008 00:00)

XL Leisure fall could hit dynamic packaging
The fall of the XL Leisure Group has pulled the rug out from under the dynamic packaging sector - but the effect could be short-lived more
(25 September 2008 09:00)

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(25 September 2008 09:50)

XL staff warned to be patient by recruitment agencies
Travel recruitment agencies are warning former XL Leisure Group staff they must be patient after the market was flooded by the 1,700 people who.... more
(24 September 2008 18:00)

Flyglobespan dismisses suggestions its suffering in the current market
Edinburgh-based Flyglobespan has dismissed suggestions it is suffering in the current market after announcing the closure of two retail outlets in.... more
(24 September 2008 18:00)

ABTA 'unhappy' about financial protection
ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer has admitted the association is in a “very unhappy situation” on the issue of financial protection following XL’s.... more
(25 September 2008 08:30)

XL employee case study: Chantelle Stamp
Chantelle Stamp had worked at Travel City Flights - part of XL Airways - as a cabin manager for ten years when the company collapsed. .... more
(25 September 2008 08:00)

Thomson and First Choice launch TV advert to reassure consumers
Thomson and First Choice have launched a new television advert tonight to reassure the public after the failure of XL Leisure Group. The... more
(24 September 2008 17:00)

ITT 2009 conference destination is Dubai
The Institute of Travel and Tourism's 2009 conference will take place in Dubai. The conference will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel,.... more
(23 September 2008 11:00)

Caribbean: Cuba holiday guide
Cuba offers character, natural beauty, Caribbean idyll and more. Joanna Booth looks at what to see and where to stay, and suggests some holiday.... more
(25 September 2008 02:00)

Business travel: New venue ideas for trips and meetings
As corporate travel budgets tighten, Emma Allen suggests imaginative places for business trips and meetings more
(25 September 2008 02:00)

Mexico: Holidays on the Caribbean coast
Mexico offers world-class dive sites, pristine white beaches and culture. What’s not to like? Jeannine Williamson reports more
(25 September 2008 01:00)

Selling Zimbabwe: Pros and cons
With a power-sharing deal finally in place, Matthew Hampton asks: Is it time to go back to Zimbabwe? more
(25 September 2008 01:00)

Caribbean: What's new in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic
Jeannine Williamson checks out new tours, flights, hotels and resorts in Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic more
(25 September 2008 01:00)