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PATA Foundation launches aid appeal
Ian Jarrett - May 29, 2024
BANGKOK - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Foundation is calling on the travel industry to support a recovery fund…
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Silverjet rescue decision imminent
Ian Jarrett - May 29, 2024
LONDON - Silverjet is still hopeful it will receive the first instalement of a rescue package as its backers "are…
The Mole meets Tom Wright CEO Visit Britain
John Alwyn-Jones - May 28, 2024
Tom Wright has been at Visit Britain some six years, a period which has seen the organisation undergo significant change,…
A Remarkable Display
John Alwyn-Jones - May 28, 2024
It’s probably a good thing the early settlers to Queenstown were of refined European extraction and not Australian. If the…
ABTA introduces text alerts
Bev - May 28, 2024
ABTA will update members by text about any serious international incidents on a 24/7 basis from tomorrow. The ABTA Text…
CAA reminds passengers of hazards onboard
Bev - May 28, 2024
The Civil Aviation Authority has issued a reminder to passengers that unlikely items such as batteries can cause catastrophic consequences…
Silverjet still hopeful
Bev - May 28, 2024
Silverjet is still hopeful it will receive its £12.6 million rescue package as its backers "are still keen to invest",…
Other news in brief
Bev - May 28, 2024
Eastern Airways is moving its Birmingham International Airport flights from terminal two to terminal one in order to offer fast…
Travel industry fights through crunch, says CBI
Bev - May 28, 2024
The public is still keen to book holidays despite gloomy economic predictions, the Confederation of British Industries reports this morning.…
Focus on Canada: Business travel no vacation
David - May 27, 2024
Canadians are traveling more often, but not for vacations. A new survey shows they are packing their bags for business…
Bmi profits halved to £15.5m
Phil Davies - May 27, 2024
Bmi saw pre-tax profits halve from £29.7 million in 2006 to £15.5 million last year. The group’s passenger carryings rose…
