Articles by Date : January 01 0920 - January 31 0920

Tories say no to third Heathrow runway
A Tory government led by David Cameron would veto a third runway at Heathrow in favour of a high-speed rail link from London. more
(29 September 2008 15:00)

TUI and Thomas Cook report strong trading
Europe's major holiday groups TUI Travel and Thomas Cook issued strong trading updates despite the deteriorating economy. But with capacity down and.... more
(30 September 2008 09:00)

Institute of Travel Management changes name to ITM
The board of the Institute of Travel Management has voted to change the association’s name to ITM more
(29 September 2008 17:23)

Advantage 2008: Hoseasons pledges long-term support to agents
Hoseasons chief executive Richard Carrick has pledged the tour operator's long-term support to travel agents. more
(29 September 2008 08:01)

Apartments Abroad ups commission rates to TTA members
Members of the Travel Trust Association are to receive preferential commission rates on Apartments Abroad products more
(29 September 2008 15:25)

Travelzoo ranked number one travel website
Travelzoo has been ranked number one out of 1,023 companies by online measurement company Hitwise more
(29 September 2008 15:18)

Advantage 2008: Advantage reveals top 10 destinations
The credit crunch in the UK is driving people to traditional holiday destinations, says Advantage. more
(27 September 2008 12:00)

Advantage 2008: Aviation analyst says market 'unprecedented'
The current state of the market in aviation is unprecedented, said a leading aviation analyst. more
(28 September 2008 15:00)

Advantage 2008: Dyke warns agents to embrace change
In business if you don't change then you're dead, was the message of keynote speaker and former director of the BBC Greg Dyke. more
(28 September 2008 08:00)

Hebridean and Jet2.com renew charter agreement
Hebridean International Cruises has renewed a charter agreement with Jet2.com more
(29 September 2008 14:21)

Advantage 2008: Call for trade bodies to educate consumers over financial protection
A call to action has gone out to the industry’s regulatory bodies and the trade to work together to instil more confidence in the holiday-buying.... more
(28 September 2008 18:29)

Advantage 2008: Agents call for cruiselines' help over discounting
Advantage agents have demanded action by cruiselines amid claims they cannot sell cruises because they are undercut by deals less than their net.... more
(28 September 2008 18:26)

Advantage 2008: Current economic crisis worse than impact of 9/11
The current economic crisis is far worse than September 11, 2001, and could be “longer and deeper” than downturns of recent years. more
(28 September 2008 18:27)

Advantage 2008: Downturn could create '21st century travel agents'
A new breed of successful and trusted independent travel agents could be created by the current downturn, according to TW Group publishing director.... more
(28 September 2008 18:28)

Advantage 2008: Agents should embrace specialisation
The future success of independent agents is in utilising niche products and specialising, said Advantage business development manager luxury Lucy.... more
(28 September 2008 17:00)

Advantage 2008: Package holiday sales up 20%
Sales of package holidays through Advantage travel agents has leapt around 20% as a result of the collapse of XL Leisure Group and Zoom Airlines. more
(27 September 2008 08:00)

Advantage 2008: Luxury agents reap rewards
Advantage agents focusing on the luxury sector have seen a sales increase of 102% in the last year. more
(27 September 2008 15:00)

Advantage 2008: Agents urged to target repeat business
Companies should concentrate on targeting repeat business from existing customers when trying to increase sales, a leading financial consultant has.... more
(27 September 2008 16:00)

Advantage 2008: Agent web survey paints sketchy picture of performance
An audit of every Advantage member website has found that only two-thirds would score favourably in terms of usability, search engine performance and.... more
(28 September 2008 15:29)

Advantage 2008: Low-cost business class is a sound concept
The low-cost business-class airline model is a sound concept but needs to ensure it does not suffer falling load factors at certain times of year,.... more
(28 September 2008 10:00)