Articles by Date : January 01 0920 - January 31 0920

Four new members join Elite Travel Group in run up to conference
The Elite Travel Group’s board members are optimistic of a positive conference this weekend as it prepares to welcome aboard four new members. more
(15 October 2008 08:30)

Portugal: Algarve holiday tips
Paul Blaney looks at places to go and things to do in Portugal's Algarve region more
(16 October 2008 02:00)

Maureen: Cash-strapped holidaymakers complain to gain
Our travel agent columnist on a new wave of trivial complaints, and one client's doomed attempt to plan a cheap working holiday more
(16 October 2008 01:00)

Carnival UK to scrap fuel supplements
Carnival UK is to scrap fuel supplements on its cruise brands Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises and Ocean Village. more
(14 October 2008 11:00)

TUI Travel to take hard line on problem holidaymakers
TUI Travel is to adopt a tougher stance on holidaymakers who cause problems in resort. more
(14 October 2008 10:15)

Caribbean hotelier hopes to drive market with price-led offers
One of the Caribbean’s leading hotel groups is hoping price-led offers will shore up the market in the face of high air fares and the credit crunch. more
(14 October 2008 10:15)

Travel agent sector set for accelerated acquisition activity
Ongoing problems in the economy will drive a number of acquisitions among travel agents, a new report predicts. more
(14 October 2008 10:00)

TTA Worldchoice merger finalised
The merger of TTA and Worldchoice has been finalised. are pleased to announce that the Scheme of Arrangement to acquire the shares of.... more
(14 October 2008 08:00)

UK tourism boss slams government for failing to back industry
Hoseasons chief executive Richard Carrick has attacked the government for failing to back domestic tourism. more
(13 October 2008 14:40)

Lowcostbeds.com prepares to end acquisition speculation
Lowcostbeds.com will tomorrow end speculation that the bedbank is on the brink of a major acquisition. more
(13 October 2008 12:00)

TUI sells shipping division
Tourism giant TUI has sold its container-shipping division Hapag-Lloyd in a deal worth Euro4.45 billion. more
(13 October 2008 11:00)

Airports see 5% fall in passengers
Britain's leading airports handled 5% fewer passengers than a year ago in September as the financial crisis began to bite. more
(13 October 2008 10:00)

Superbreak admits domestic short breaks under pressure
Domestic short breaks could be seen as a luxury by some holidaymakers next year, Superbreak has admitted. more
(13 October 2008 11:00)

Ferry industry prepares for £1 billion of investment
The ferry industry will invest more than £1 billion in its infrastructure over the next few years. more
(13 October 2008 11:00)

Jordan has four new UNESCO world heritage sites confirmed
The number of UNESCO world heritage sites in Jordan is to more than double as four of the country’s natural wonders are added to the list. more
(13 October 2008 10:00)

Scotland hosts tourism conference
Scotland is hoping to grow visitor numbers as it hosts a conference of 40 tourism press officers from around the world. more
(13 October 2008 10:30)

Business advice: Understanding the three generations of travel clients
Improving your business by understanding the A-Z of three generations was a focus of one of the sessions at the ABTA Travel Convention... Penny.... more
(10 October 2008 15:00)

Boris Johnson to attend Visit London awards
London mayor Boris Johnson will deliver a key-note address at this year’s Visit London Awards. more
(10 October 2008 10:45)

Jurys Inns changes GDS code
Jurys Inns has changed its GDS Private Label code to JI. more
(10 October 2008 11:00)

Stansted given go ahead for 10 million passenger expansion
Stansted Airport could now service as many as 35 million customers a year thanks to new Government approval. more
(09 October 2008 16:29)