Articles by Date : January 01 0820 - January 31 0820

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)

ETA bombs cause chaos in the Costa del Sol
Travel chaos descended upon the Costa del Sol yesterday in the search for three ETA bombs. more
(18 August 2008 09:45)

Tropical Storm Fay forecast to hit Florida Keys tonight
A hurricane watch is now covering the majority of the Florida Keys as Tropical Storm Fay is predicted to strike the US sometime tonight. more
(18 August 2008 11:00)

AITO announces Marrakesh as 2008 conference venue
The Association of Independent Tour Operators will hold its 2008 conference in Marrakesh in Morocco. more
(18 August 2008 10:00)

British Chambers of Commerce predicts recession
The British Chambers of Commerce predicts Britain will enter a recession within the coming year... more
(18 August 2008 09:15)

BAA could face bid race for airports
BAA, the airport operator, could face bid approaches for its airports, if a Competition Commission report recommends its break-up. more
(18 August 2008 09:00)

Stansted workers vote for strike
Baggage handlers and check-in staff employed by Swissport have voted to strike over pay, following the lead of workers at Gatwick. more
(18 August 2008 08:55)

London and Edinburgh most expensive cities in Europe
Tourists pay more to stay in London and Edinburgh during the peak summer season than anywhere else in Europe, a hotel price index from Trivago has.... more
(18 August 2008 08:00)

Advantage confirms it will remain independent
Travel consortium Advantage has confirmed it will not be acquired by Stella Travel Services in an email to members. more
(18 August 2008 08:00)

Advantage lays down bed bank standards
Advantage Travel Centres has set minimum standards for bed banks to work with the consortium as it opens its doors to deals with non-principal.... more
(14 August 2008 08:00)

New training conferences announced as travel focuses on skills
Two training conferences have been announced for next year as the travel industry places a greater focus on education more
(14 August 2008 03:00)