Articles by Date : January 01 0820 - January 31 0820

Greece: A regional guide to Greek cuisine
Janine Kelso offers a bite-size, region-by-region guide to Greek food, from lobster in the Peloponnese to spicy meat patties in the north more
(21 August 2008 01:00)

Mystery Shopper: Travel agents in Whitley Bay
Mystery Shopper tests travel agents in Whitley Bay on a two-week island-hopping holiday in Greece for a group of friends more
(21 August 2008 01:00)

The Co-operative Travel welcomes BAA recommendations
The Co-operative Travel has welcomed the recommendations of the Competition Commission over BAA. The Competition Commission has decided... more
(20 August 2008 14:00)

Couple to sue First Choice over holiday attack
Court proceedings are poised to start against First Choice by a couple attacked at the Dominican Republic's Bahia Principe Hotel - the same property.... more
(20 August 2008 13:00)

Midlands Co-op exceeds fundraising budget
Midlands Co-op Travel, which includes Ilkeston Co-op Travel, has exceeded its annual fundraising target... more
(20 August 2008 13:00)

The Association of ATOL Companies launches new anti-fraud forum
The Association of ATOL Companies is cracking down on fraud with the launch of a new web forum. more
(20 August 2008 10:00)

BA global tie-up could take a year for US regulatory approval
British Airways' attempt to create what rival Sir Richard Branson slammed as "a monster monopoly" with American Airlines and Iberia... more
(19 August 2008 09:00)

Swissport staff vote to strike at Manchester Airport
Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by Swissport at Manchester Airport have voted to strike over pay. more
(20 August 2008 09:30)

Leading Cruise Agents to launch national advertising campaign
The Leading Cruise Agents of the UK is to launch its first national advertising campaign to drive sales for its members during National Cruise Week... more
(20 August 2008 09:30)

Maureen: Mark Warner's got the family holiday sewn up
Our travel agent columnist relaxes in the sun at San Agostino resort in Greece - while the rest of the family is 'as active as they want to be' more
(21 August 2008 01:00)

Brits consider new jobs after summer holiday
Almost half of Brits consider resigning and looking for a new job after their summer holiday, says new research. DirectHolidayBookings.co.uk... more
(20 August 2008 09:00)

Thomson and First Choice train resort staff in customer service
Thomson and First Choice are to train its overseas beach staff in customer service. Over 350 resort representatives... more
(20 August 2008 08:00)

Travel agents urged to attend cruise expos
Travel agent spaces are still available on expos being run by the Association of Cruise Experts nationwide over the next two months... more
(19 August 2008 13:00)

Facial recognition technology trial launched at Manchester Airport
Home secretary Jacqui Smith has launched an 'e-borders' electronic border system which will use facial recognition technology to track visitors in.... more
(19 August 2008 14:30)

Florida peninsula prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Fay
British tourists have been evacuated from the Florida Keys and the low-lying areas around the resorts of St Petersburg and Clearwater as fears grow.... more
(19 August 2008 10:30)

Complete Cruise Solution revamps trade website
An overhaul of Complete Cruise Solution's website will allow agents to make an entire booking online for the first time... more
(19 August 2008 10:10)

Two charged over Antigua honeymoon killings
Two men have been charged with the murder of honeymooners Ben and Catherine Mullany in Antigua. more
(19 August 2008 08:57)

Travel agents urged to help fight child sex tourism
Travel agents are being urged to help fight the evils of international child sex tourism by a leading charity. Director... more
(19 August 2008 08:00)

BA passengers to clear US immigration in Shannon
British Airways will use a re-fuelling stop at Shannon in the west of Ireland to speed corporate travellers through US immigration when it begins.... more
(18 August 2008 15:00)

Charity urges government to clamp down on sex tourists
A new report blames the British government for failing to prevent child sex tourism despite having the laws to do so. more
(18 August 2008 14:29)