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New Frontiers offers government-funded coaching

Travel recruitment specialist New Frontiers has launched a a government funded coaching service to help directors of small and medium sized travel companies survive during the recession. A group of experienced business executives and specialists, who have previously run ...  More >

Opinion: Budget letter points the way forward for ABTA

As a youngster I remember, probably like most people, being told that children should be seen and not heard. And my kids were certainly told the same as they grew up. But it’s a philosophy that I’d never subscribe to as an adult. Speaking up for yourself with confidence is definitely a sign of ...  More >

Bristol Airport up for sale

The owners of Bristol Airport are thought to be seeking a buyer in a bid to raise cash. Australian bank Macquarie is sounding out potential buyers for the airport, according to reports. The debt-laden bank has infrastructure investments around the world but is trying to sell a number of assets ...  More >

British holidaymaker killed in Australia

One British backpacker has been killed and four injured after a 4x4 crashed on Fraser Island in Queensland. The vehicle carrying a group of European tourists overturned on the beach on Saturday. Ian Davy, 22, from Yorkshire was killed at the scene along with an Italian woman. Two other ...  More >

Flybe announces new route from Leeds to London Gatwick

Flybe is launching a new three times daily service from Leeds Bradford to London Gatwick from June 29. Flybe chief commercial officer Mike Rutter said: "Air services from London Gatwick to Leeds Bradford are of great strategic importance to Yorkshire and the North in general and we're delighted ...  More >

Kuoni Group joins Travelife Sustainability System

Kuoni Group has joined the Travelife Sustainability System , the recognised system set up by the Federation of Tour Operators for sustainable tourism. Under the terms of the system all hotel partners are required to conduct an online self-assessment which gives Kuoni an indication of ...  More >

ABTA to host cruise forum at Travel Convention

ABTA has revealed a Cruise Forum will be an integral part of this year's Travel Convention in Barcelona on October 6-9. The forum has been organised in partnership with the Association of Cruise Experts allowing delegates to follow a separate agenda.  This will include specialist ...  More >

Liquidators of Freedom Direct Holidays in talks with interested parties

The liquidators of failed retailer and operator Freedom Direct Holidays are in talks with a number of companies interested in taking over the business. Retailer and operator Freedom Direct Holidays went into voluntary liquidation on Thursday, April 16. Liquidators RMT blamed the company's ...  More >

Analysis: Tackling tourism's economic trade-off

Forum for the Future works with businesses and major cities to find ways to create a thriving economy that enhances people's quality of life and does not trash the planet. I've been an environmentalist most of my life, but also a keen traveller, so I am lucky to lead Forum's sustainable tourism ...  More >

Four travel industry personalities to join Hall of Fame

Four well-known industry ­personalities are to join the prestigious British Travel ­Industry Hall of Fame , now in its 15th year. Finalists have also been announced for young entrepreneurs and managers, with the winners due to be announced on the night. The new members, who will ...  More >

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Is there any excuse for window cards?

I've ported this comment over from our 'Tui shops axe window cards' story - it's ...

Nathan Midgley

No Answer - No service - We are so Sorry we just want your money

Is it just me or are other people totally fed up with ringing an 0871 number to listen to a ...

Nickbroadland

Are People Having an Upturn in Clients Cancelling Their Holidays?

Just read an interesting article from the States and was wandering if anyone has noticed a surge ...

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