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Travellers “must not desert Asia”
Phil Davies - Jan 06, 2024
The Indian Ocean disaster should not put off tourists from visiting the region, according to the World Tourism Organisation. The…
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ABTA chief steps in for tsunami debate
Ginny McGrath - Jan 06, 2024
The Tourism Society has added an emergency debate to its annual 'Prospects for Tourism' meeting to discuss the impact on…
Travel Counsellors plans expansion across Irish Sea
Phil Davies - Jan 06, 2024
Homeworking travel agency Travel Counsellors is to expand in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The company plans a recruitment drive in the…
Eurostar hopes to top 68% share on cross-channel route
Ginny McGrath - Jan 06, 2024
Eurostar is celebrating a record Christmas and New Year period after carrying 250,000 passengers. The record business over the festive…
Travelink founder steps down
Ginny McGrath - Jan 06, 2024
Travelink founder David Jones has handed over the reins of his company to a colleague. Mr Jones, a regular commentator…
Tech Show conference sessions revealed
Phil Davies - Jan 06, 2024
“Pick and mix” conference sessions will be run as part of next month’s Travel Technology Show. The conference programme includes…
ABTA reports last agency failure for 2004
Ginny McGrath - Jan 05, 2024
The agency owned by ex-Advantage Travel Centres president Roger Smith has gone bust. Amersham-based EST Travel Ltd, which also traded…
Avis exec takes top Royal Caribbean role
Ginny McGrath - Jan 05, 2024
Royal Caribbean International has appointed an ex-car rental executive to head its UK operations. Robin Shaw took up the role…
Keep travelling, says UK trade
Ginny McGrath - Jan 05, 2024
Operators and agents are urging consumers to keep visiting countries affected by the tsunami. One of the UK agents speaking out…
Kuoni and FC still missing clients in Asia
Ginny McGrath - Jan 04, 2024
The UK’s major tour operators have accounted for all but a handful of clients who were on holiday in areas…
Asia quake crisis – British death toll rises
Phil Davies - Jan 04, 2024
Up to 200 Britons may have been killed in the Asian earthquake disaster according to Britain’s Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw.…
Independent operators and agents support Sri Lanka relief efforts
Phil Davies - Dec 31, 2024
The Association of Independent Tour Operators and AITO Specialist Travel Agents have together set up a fund of £30,000 to…
