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Special Report: Timeshare body discusses protection with ABTA
Ginny McGrath - Sep 15, 2024
The Organisation for Timeshare in Europe is meeting ABTA this week to see if the two bodies can work together…
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ABTA presidency now two-horse race
Ginny McGrath - Sep 14, 2024
Candidates for the role of acting ABTA president are down to two after an initial ballot recorded a tie. Both…
TMCs find new role as business travellers book direct
Ginny McGrath - Sep 14, 2024
Business travellers are booking more travel online, but according to GBTA, travel management companies still have a role in making…
Eurostar nudged BA off Paris route?
Ginny McGrath - Sep 14, 2024
Eurostar is claiming to be behind the decision by various airlines, including BA, to cut flights to Paris. According to…
Byrne gets role as Counsellors md
Ginny McGrath - Sep 14, 2024
International Travel Connections’ chief executive, Steve Byrne is leaving the operator to join Travel Counsellors. Mr Byrne, 39 has been…
Sarasota unrolling new agent program
David - Sep 14, 2024
The Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will soon unroll a new “preferred travel agent program,” according to Virginia Haley, executive…
Galileo introduces ‘Best Rates’
David - Sep 14, 2024
Galileo International Inc. announced the introduction of Galileo Best Available Rate. It will provide agents access to the best available…
Lastminute.com and Amadeus ruled out of ebookers sale
Ginny McGrath - Sep 13, 2024
Lastminute.com and Amadeus have dropped off the list of potential buyers of Ebookers.com. Speculation concerning the possible sale of Ebookers…
Cutting room rates not profitable
Ginny McGrath - Sep 13, 2024
Hotels that attempt to boost occupancy by lowering room rates will not increase revenues according to a recent report. The…
Hurricanes highlight value of bonding – TravelMole Comment by J Skidmore
Phil Davies - Sep 13, 2024
A week - or two - is a long time in the travel industry. Very recently ABTA was, with some…
Sri Lanka show aims to boost tourism
Phil Davies - Sep 13, 2024
More than 300 global buyers have registered to attend the Sri Lanka Tourist Board’s annual tourism showcase and exhibition. This…
Guest comment: Why is tourism so unimportant?
Ginny McGrath - Sep 13, 2024
Guest comment by destination management consultant, Ken Male No one could pretend that domestic tourism has had a successful summer.…
