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Egypt’s tour guides to strike
Gretchen Kelly - Oct 22, 2024
The head of Egypt''s Syndicate of Tour Guides, Moataz El-Sayed has announced that tour guides will strike from the…
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One bad apple don’t spoil the whole bunch
Gretchen Kelly - Oct 19, 2024
Although the New York Apple Association reports a lighter than normal apple production in the region, George Vurno (or Apple George…
Beijing to give travelers 72-hour visa-free stays
Gretchen Kelly - Oct 19, 2024
China will soon allow travelers a 72-hour visa-free stay while in transit through Beijing. The new policy, approved by the…
Lock and load: American does double-duty to prevent loose seats
Gretchen Kelly - Oct 19, 2024
American Airlines will work on modifications to seats in 49 planes to prevent occurrence of the "loose seat" problem that…
Agents owed thousands after tour op failure
Diane - Oct 19, 2024
Agents have been left out of pocket after tour operator and travel agent Travellers Cities ceased trading this week. The…
ABTA fights for agents to keep credit card charges
Linsey McNeill - Oct 19, 2024
ABTA has written to the government opposing its proposals to prevent companies from profiting from debit and credit card charges.…
Endacott sticks by Association of Travel Agents
Linsey McNeill - Oct 19, 2024
Steve Endacott, chief executive of online travel agent On Holiday Group has insisted he is still working with other OTAs…
Award-winning agency launches non-travel venture
Diane - Oct 19, 2024
A travel agency has launched its first non-travel venture after rebranding to allow it to diversify. Robert Broad Travel, which…
London crowned cab capital of the world
Gretchen Kelly - Oct 18, 2024
A new survey published this week by Hotels.com says London is the best city in the world to hail a…
Greyhound Express expands
Gretchen Kelly - Oct 18, 2024
Greyhound has announced that Greyhound Express, its non-stop service between major cities, is expanding. Seven new markets are opening…
Spirit Airlines samples Mitt Romney
Gretchen Kelly - Oct 18, 2024
Spirit Airlines is "sampling" Mitt Romney. During the debate this week, Romney said he was brought "whole binders full of…
Thomas Cook e-commerce boss to leave company
Linsey McNeill - Oct 18, 2024
The chief executive responsible for leading Thomas Cook's online strategy is to leave the business at the end of…
