Articles by Date : January 01 0820 - January 31 0820

Prince of Wales urges travel industry to “redouble efforts” to reduce damage on environment
The Prince of Wales has urged the travel industry to help “redouble efforts” to reduce damage on tropical rainforests around the world. more
(08 October 2008 16:30)

Full transcript of the Prince of Wales's video message at ABTA 2008
The Prince of Wales has sent a video message to delegates at the ABTA Travel Convention in Gran Canaria more
(09 October 2008 16:46)

Carlson Wagonlit Travel acquires Spanish travel agency
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has bought a Spanish travel agency Viajes Lepanto for an undisclosed sum. more
(09 October 2008 15:00)

Travel skills and training: News, features, video and resources
News on travel industry training as well as resources to help you understand and access travel skills and training resources more
(14 August 2008 05:00)

Travel Weekly
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(17 July 2008 12:32)

Travel Counsellors launches recruitment drive
Travel Counsellors is getting ready to launch a new recruitment drive in the same month that demand for staff fell at its sharpest rate in 11 years. more
(09 October 2008 08:30)

Ministerial reshuffle riles industry heads
Industry appeals for a coherent government approach to travel have been shunned, with a ministerial reshuffle producing an increased... more
(09 October 2008 08:00)

Bluebookonline collapse confirms fears of bed bank shake-out
Fears of a shake out in the accommodation-only sector were confirmed... more
(09 October 2008 08:00)

Financial market turmoil hits forward bookings
The turmoil on financial markets is undermining businesses and hitting demand. more
(09 October 2008 08:00)

Island Cruises to close Brighton head office following TUI buyout
Island Cruises is to close its Brighton head office and is reviewing the future of its Manchester call centre following its acquisition by TUI Travel. more
(09 October 2008 08:00)

Hays: Consumers will book later than ever
The peak January 2009 sales period is going to be tougher than ever and holidaymakers could book even later next year despite warnings about capacity.... more
(09 October 2008 08:00)

Carbon offsetting still not important to consumers
Holidaymakers remain sceptical about carbon offsetting and have yet to ask travel agents about the issue. more
(09 October 2008 08:00)

How to deal with staff cuts
In the current economic climate, redundancies may be unavoidable. Mark Minns, partner at mpm legal LLP, tells you how to go about it fairly and.... more
(09 October 2008 01:00)

Bluebookonline ceases trading
Bed bank Bluebookonline ceased trading yesterday, citing difficult trading conditions. In a statement on the website , agents who have.... more
(08 October 2008 10:42)

Survey: Travel training budgets will survive credit crunch
Staff development will be a priority for travel companies despite the recession, a survey by People1st and ABTA has found more
(09 October 2008 02:00)

Travel training survey: Employer case studies
People1st and ABTA looked into several travel companies' training practices as part of a survey on skills and education in the industry more
(09 October 2008 02:00)

Allbury Travel Group in talks to secure extra capacity for 2009
The Allbury Travel Group has hit back at rumours about its future and is already in talks with airlines to secure extra capacity for next year.... more
(08 October 2008 12:53)

Training is top priority for travel industry jobseekers
Over 90% of people seeking a job in travel look for employers who offer good training and development programmes, says new research from sector.... more
(08 October 2008 12:30)

Travel agents told to beat financial crisis by booking more UK holidays
Travel agents should take advantage of the current economic situation by booking more domestic breaks, says Hoseasons chief executive Richard.... more
(08 October 2008 12:08)

Travel industry faces over a year of stagnation, ABTA delegates told
The UK will see significant business failure over the next 36 months and the country "will go nowhere" for at least the next 15 more
(07 October 2008 12:24)