Advice | travelweekly.co.uk http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/ The latest information from Travelweekly 60 1 0 15 Mystery Shopper: Halifax agents tested on a family holiday in the sun http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/16/39621/mystery-shopper-halifax-agents-tested-on-a-family-holiday-in-the.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:56:00 GMT A family of four are looking for a two-week summer holiday. They want to stay somewhere all-inclusive, with a good swimming pool and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy, but don’t mind where they go as long as the flight is not too long. Budget: £4,000. Mystery Shopper: Norwich agents tested on Morocco http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/39516/mystery-shopper-norwich-agents-tested-on-morocco.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:01:00 GMT A couple are keen to visit Marrakech for a five-day city break in April, staying in a riad rather than a hotel. They’d like to visit the Atlas Mountains and are looking for some tips on which other excursions they should try. Budget: £1,200. Mystery Shopper: Eastbourne agents tested on Canadian Maritimes tour http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/39485/mystery-shopper-eastbourne-agents-tested-on-canadian-maritimes.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:04:00 GMT A couple are looking for a 10 to 12-day fly-drive holiday in Canada this spring. They have heard Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are worth visiting, and definitely want to go to Halifax, but are seeking advice about how much they can fit in and recommendations for character hotels. Budget: £5,000. Mystery Shopper: Chelmsford agents tested on Antigua http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/12/39282/mystery-shopper-chelmsford-agents-tested-on-antigua.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:51:00 GMT A couple are looking for a romantic week in Antigua in March. They want the nicest hotel they can get for their budget, ideally somewhere without children around, and are looking for advice on which board basis and excursions to choose. Advice: How to find a new job http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/11/39270/advice-how-to-find-a-new-job.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:18:00 GMT Many people see a new year as a chance for a fresh start in a new role. We asked recruitment expert Angus Chisholm for some tips. Mystery Shopper: South Shields agents tested on Spanish islands http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/05/39211/mystery+shopper+south+shields+agents+tested+on+spanish+islands.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:54:00 GMT A family want to spend a week of the Easter holidays on one of the Spanish islands but don’t know which to choose. They would like a hotel with great facilities for kids and want to fly from a local airport. Mystery Shopper: Rotherham agents tested on a Cuba twin-centre http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/20/39130/mystery-shopper-rotherham-agents-tested-on-a-cuba-twin-centre.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:31:00 GMT A couple want to go to Cuba in April for about 10 nights, splitting their time between Havana and a beach resort. They don’t know which resort to choose and want advice from an agent, plus details of excursions and activities. Budget: £3,500. Mystery Shopper: Stevenage tested on Thailand http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/08/39023/mystery-shopper-stevenage-tested-on-thailand.html Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:31:00 GMT A couple are seeking a 10-11 day trip to Thailand in February. They want a multi-centre trip visiting Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, and want to stay in the most luxurious properties they can afford without blowing the budget. Budget: £4,000. Mystery Shopper: Hull agents tested on Sri Lanka http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/12/01/38958/mystery-shopper-hull-agents-tested-on-sri-lanka.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:25:00 GMT A couple wants to spend 10 days or so in Sri Lanka in February or March, doing a short tour to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage at Kandy followed by a visit to the tea plantations and some relaxation time at a hotel on the beach. Budget: £4,000. Mystery Shopper: Glasgow agents tested on round-the-world flights http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/29/38922/mystery-shopper-glasgow-agents-tested-on-round-the-world.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:27:00 GMT The customer wants an agent's help to book an Asia-Australia-US round-the-world ticket. They'd like as much flexibility as possible and could also be tempted to book some accommodation, tours and a working visa. Budget: £1,500. WTM: Beware 'one-hit wonder' operators, says Aito agents chief http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/10/38766/wtm+beware+one-hit+wonder+operators+says+aito+agents+chief.html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:30:00 GMT There are too many suppliers looking to work with the trade in some sectors, Aito’s specialist travel agent chairman has warned Opinion: Airport stress could have terminal effect on industry http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/11/08/38652/opinion+airport+stress+could+have+terminal+effect+on+industry.html Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT The aviation industry must focus on improving the passenger experience if it is to avoid losing customers to alternative modes of transport, says Joanna Gibbons, travel product manager, CPPGroup Mystery Shopper: Hornchurch travel agents tested on Christmas breaks http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/31/38643/mystery+shopper+hornchurch+travel+agents+tested+on+christmas+breaks.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:00:00 GMT Four more unsuspecting agents face Travel Weekly's secret reviewer Opinion: Cook CEO hunt reflects travel's failure to develop talent http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/21/38568/opinion+cook+ceo+hunt+reflects+travels+failure+to+develop+talent.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT If the sector was better at nurturing people, a leading brand might not be looking elsewhere to fill its top job, says recruiter Kristina Wallen Ad watchdog raps travel site over 'misleading' fares http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2011/10/19/38554/ad+watchdog+raps+travel+site+over+misleading+fares.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:30:00 GMT A travel website has been rapped by the advertising watchdog for showing misleading air fares