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Online revamp for Portugal

Phil Davies - Jan 14, 2024

Portugal hopes to boost visitor numbers with the launch of a new website. The Portuguese National Tourist Office claims the…

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Amadeus adds Ocean Village

Phil Davies - Jan 14, 2024

Informal cruise company Ocean Village is to distribute to the trade via Amadeus. The line joins sister companies P&O Cruises, Princess…

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ABTA to “refocus” on member services

Phil Davies - Jan 14, 2024

ABTA has undergone a management shake-up after head of policy and member services Stephen Alcock quit the association. His resignation…

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$50 booking bonuses for agents

David - Jan 13, 2024

Classic Custom Vacations’ new program is giving $50 booking bonuses for agents, among other offerings. The bonus is for participating…

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TUI backs long-term tsunami aid

Phil Davies - Jan 13, 2024

Thomson’s German parent company TUI is establishing a long-term aid programme for tsunami-hit Asia. The travel giant is donating euros 1.25…

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ABTA’s first agency failure of ’05

Phil Davies - Jan 13, 2024

ABTA has suffered its first travel agency collapse of 2005. Woodham Travel, based in Addlestone, Surrey, ceased trading on Tuesday…

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Amadeus bid confirmed

Phil Davies - Jan 13, 2024

Amadeus has confirmed that venture capital firms BC Partners and Cinven are to launch a bid for the GDS. As…

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Donnelly urges independents to change

- Jan 12, 2024

Harvey World Travel managing director John Donnelly has urged independent retailers to diversify away from selling travel to be successful…

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Amadeus in new bid talks

- Jan 11, 2024

Two venture capital companies are reportedly in advanced talks to take over the travel reservation business Amadeus in a deal…