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Crossrail given green light

The £15.9 billion Crossrail project which will directly link Heathrow with the City and Canary Wharf has been given the go ahead....more >

Operators cut agent call waiting times, reveals Travel Weekly investigation

Agents are waiting for less time to get through to the big operators following an improvement in services and a decline in demand for traditional package......more >

Agents remain positive despite credit crunch pressures

Agents remained positive in the face of news that 19% of people are altering their travel plans because of credit crunch pressures. Ed in b urgh-based......more >

Petition against ABTA subscription hikes gets more support

A petition calling for ABTA to review subscription hikes has gained pace, with 51 signatures by agency owners......more >

Common goals needed on sustainable tourism, says Co-operative Travel boss

The Co-operative Travel has called on companies across the trade to work on common goals to support sustainable......more >

Credit crunch affects 19% of people's summer travel plans

The credit crunch is having an escalating effect on people's travel plans....more >

Thomson Spirit offers two ex-Southampton cruises

To go online on Thursday Thomson Spirit is to offer two ex-Southampton cruises in 2009 for the first time in three years. It has a 12-night Idyllic......more >

Thomson and First Choice launch new 2009 brochures

Thomson and First Choice have launched their new range of brochures for 2009. The Thomson Summer Collection 2009 will feature another all-inclusive......more >

Co-operative Travel opposes third runway at Heathrow

The Co-operative Travel is opposing a third runway at Heathrow as part of a wide-ranging sustainable tourism strategy.......more >

BA admits mistake over trade sales decision in 2005

British Airways has enjoyed growing business through the trade since reversing a decision to axe net fares for seat-only operators three years ago. Trade......more >

Opinion: travel industry must co-operate on health and safety abroad

Yearly audits are not enough to protect tour operators from compensation claims, says Check Safety First boss Mark Harrington...more >

Opinion: travel should take the media's 'bad news' with a pinch of salt

Worrying holiday trends are everywhere as newspapers go into a bad news frenzy. Don't listen, says Advantage commercial director Julia Lo Bue-Said...more >

Call centre wait times: Travel Weekly tests the big tour operators

Few things are more frustrating than being kept on hold by tour operators. Chloe Berman and Francesca Freeman set out to uncover the worst call centres and get some answers...more >

Comment: customer service should be a priority for the travel industry

A client kept waiting is a client lost - both travel agents and tour operators must focus on delivering good customer service...more >

Passport workers could plan more strikes

Passport workers could plan more strikes if they fail to reach a settlement with the government over pay and office closures. The workers striked......more >

Sandals expands Fowl Cay private island resort

Expansion at the Fowl Cay private island in the Bahamas is the latest move for Sandals, founder Gordon 'Butch' Stewart has revealed....more >

BA denies capacity cuts will target leisure travellers

British Airways has denied cuts in capacity to be unveiled next month will target leisure travellers after insisting......more >

Holidaybreak warns of 'challenging' times ahead

Holidaybreak has warned of “challenging” economic conditions ahead despite performing well over the last 10 months....more >

Domestic sales continue to boom

Domestic sales are continuing to boom as more people decide to holiday at home in the current economic climate. ...more >

Travel Weekly launches Taylor on Travel blog

Travel Weekly has launched a blog to provide insight and analysis into the major issues facing the travel industry. ...more >

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