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More people holiday – but they don’t rate the UK
Phil Davies - May 27, 2024
More people are likely to take a holiday in 2005 than two years ago according to new research, but over half of…
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ITT chief responds to conference venue criticism
Phil Davies - May 27, 2024
Institute of Travel & Tourism chairman Steven Freudmann has defended the organisation's decision to hold its annual overseas conference in…
Hoseasons growth stalled by lack of opportunities
Phil Davies - May 27, 2024
Hoseasons chief executive Richard Carrick said its acquisition plans have hit the buffers because there are not enough well-run and profitable companies…
Bank holiday rush starts
Phil Davies - May 27, 2024
More than two million people are expected to flock abroad this bank holiday weekend, ABTA estimates. Mainland Spain, the Canary…
Finance members agree voluntary levy
Phil Davies - May 27, 2024
European finance ministers have agreed in principle for a voluntary levy on air tickets to fund aid in developing countries. No details…
ITT stalwart questions venue choice
Phil Davies - May 26, 2024
One of the keynote speakers at next month's Institute of Travel and Tourism conference has questioned the decision to hold…
Celebrity cancels Alaska cruise
Phil Davies - May 26, 2024
Propulsion problems on a ship have forced Celebrity Cruises to cancel an Alaska sailing due to depart on June 3. The line…
Kuoni celebrates centenary with 70-destination programme.
Phil Davies - May 26, 2024
Kuoni has launched a Worldwide programme for its centenary year in 2006, featuring for the first time China's exclusive beach…
Cruise line encourages online bookings
Phil Davies - May 26, 2024
Online cruise bookings are to be introduced for UK agents by Princess Cruises. The line, part of the giant Carnival…
Spring growth for UK hotels
Phil Davies - May 26, 2024
The UK hotel industry is picking up, according to recent figures which show double digit growth in room yields during…
US and Europe to thrash out PNR rules
Phil Davies - May 26, 2024
US security chiefs are meeting counterparts in Europe to try to reach an agreement over the controversial issue of passenger…
Explore targets younger travellers
- May 26, 2024
Adventure holiday specialist Explore is poised to target the younger market after admitting its client base is getting older. The…
