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Agents still favourite for longhaul trips
Ginny McGrath - Dec 23, 2024
Even the internet-savvy younger generation turns to a travel agent to book longhaul, expensive trips, according to a recent survey.…
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Cruise bookings go online
Ginny McGrath - Dec 23, 2024
Complex cruise bookings, including ground excursions and flights, will soon be bookable online following developments by Norwegian Cruise Line. The…
Galileo signs Lastminute deal
Ginny McGrath - Dec 23, 2024
Lastminute.com’s corporate hotel booking agency First Option has signed a deal with Galileo. The five-year agreement sees First Option get access…
2004: What a year! Comment by J.Skimore
Ginny McGrath - Dec 23, 2024
As 2004 draws to a close, Jeremy Skidmore asks, what kind of a year has it been for you?Some agents…
GDS decision to get tougher for agents
Ginny McGrath - Dec 22, 2024
Agents will have to enter tough negotiations with more than one GDS following deregulation according to industry experts. Speaking on…
What’s in store for 2005?
Ginny McGrath - Dec 22, 2024
A distinguished line up of industry speakers will get the New Year off to an interesting start by debating what…
Royal Caribbean recruits Jo Rzymowska
Phil Davies - Dec 22, 2024
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Jo Rzymowska as UK & Ireland sales and marketing director. She joins in January taking…
Celebrity switches ship to Europe
Phil Davies - Dec 22, 2024
Celebrity Cruises is to deploy a fourth ship in Europe next summer due to increased demand. The 1,750-passenger Century will…
Agent sentenced for taking $900,000
David - Dec 21, 2024
A Pennsylvania-based travel agent who took $900,000 from clients but didn’t book their trips will start serving a four-year prison…
Operators: how to cut costs
Ginny McGrath - Dec 21, 2024
Operators should use technology and alternative accounting methods to strip cost out of their business, according to a recent report.…
Advantage agents get no-frills access
Ginny McGrath - Dec 21, 2024
Advantage’s business travel agents will be able to compare and book no-frills flights alongside full service scheduled airlines on a…
MyTravel gets green light
Ginny McGrath - Dec 20, 2024
MyTravel has avoided a court battle after reaching an agreement with bondholders over the proposed 800m debt-for-equity swap. Bondholders agreed…
