Sunday 19th May 2013
Breaking News
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Blunders meant terrorists were allowed on flights
Miscommunication led to major security risk
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Heathrow stands firm over third runway
But Airports Commission suggests London could have a second hub
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Virgin looks to cut costs to get back to profit
But no widespread redundancies planned
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Shop damaged in Edinburgh fire will be Cook's new concept store
New store will have VIP Lounge
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Fankhauser on morale and fair treatment of staff
But refinancing won't save 2,500 jobs
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Aussies angry with their tourist board over Best Jobs campaign
No Australians in the final shortlist
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An agent, a journalist and a teacher to speak at AITO conference
Experts lined up for Dubai event
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Move over staycation...
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New travel apps, Twitter music and the demise of the postcard
Search halted for couple who fell from Carnival cruise
Thomas Cook fury sees agents tweet to the top
Leonardo Hotels extends contract with RateTiger for future-proof eDistribution and company expansion
Travel agent admits to conning customers
Ryanair holiday flight lands at wrong Greek airport
Thomson tells blind couple they can't travel alone
Branson calls for ban on terror warnings
Travel agents charged with million-dollar fraud
Tourist killed by hippo in Kenya
Advantage in no hurry to find new CEO
Thomas Cook staff find out redundancy terms
Most punctual airline in the world revealed
Most popular holiday destinations named by American Express
Non-travel experts will speak at business travel conference
Two erupting volcanoes threaten air traffic
Planes collide at New York airport
El Al suspends its flights 'until further notice'
Overseas holidays down and fewer Brits going long haul
Virgin Trains delays new uniform launch over 'see through' complaints
Josephides wrong choice for ABTA chair, says industry heavyweight
Thomas Cook TV ad banned over copy-cat fears
Agent's plea to suppliers: Don't make us pay for your delays
Thomson tells blind couple they can't travel alone
Thomas Cook fury sees agents tweet to the top
Agents promised dedicated Thomas Cook number from next week
Thomas Cook staff find out redundancy terms
Branson calls for ban on terror warnings
Tourist killed by hippo in Kenya
AIRLINE
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Agents fear new GDS flight standard will lead to customer poaching
New Distribution Capability standard 'shrouded in mystery'
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Flybe confirms Gatwick slot discussions
Airlines including easyJet in talks, say reports
HOTEL AND RESORT
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2013 Ministers tourism briefing out now - all that glisters is not gold!
Get Vision offer 93% discount or buy the briefing this week only for half price - £50
DESTINATION
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Euromonitor comment: China drives online travel boom
Websites, blogs, social media and smartphones take over
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2013 Ministers tourism briefing out now - all that glisters is not gold!
Get Vision offer 93% discount or buy the briefing this week only for half price - £50
BUSINESS TRAVEL
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Former Co-operative Travel Management directors set up new TMC
Start-up is on the acquisition trail
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Non-travel experts will speak at business travel conference
GMTC hopes industry outsiders will educate and entertain members
mice
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Event organizers offered sky-high perks
Offer includes iPads and gift cards
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Home secretary confirms visa reform to boost UK tourism
Application for Chinese to be simplified
Faith Travel
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Hotel Swaps Bibles For Kindles
Hotel Indigo Newcastle replaces traditional bedside Bibles with Kindles pre-loaded with the religious text.
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Bargains Abound Seeking the majesty of the divine in Greece
From the earliest times it has been a custom of the Greek people to express their religious sentiments, their deep faith and their reverence for God, a key characteristic of the Orthodox faith for 2000 years.
TOUR OPERATOR
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Thomson and First Choice increase market share
Parent Tui reports reduced losses
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AITO appoints marketing exec
Cruise specialist takes on new role
TRAVEL AGENT
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Tourists prefer their beaches green
Results from two 'demonstration beaches' in Cyprus show actions to protect the environment also boost visitor satisfaction levels.
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Agents fear new GDS flight standard will lead to customer poaching
New Distribution Capability standard 'shrouded in mystery'
CRUISE
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Fred Olsen launches summer sale
New brochure has promotions for solo cruisers too
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Carnival tells agents it's pulling out of Europe
Air fares and market conditions force decision
LUXURY
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The fastest, most stylish way to travel to the Alps
It's flying, but not as we know it
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New luxury travel show to launch next spring
3000 buyers expected to attend two-day event
TECHNOLOGY
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Nappy changing, drink driving, and David Bowie's 'Space Oddity'
Can social media get even more crazy?
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RateTiger,premium hotel rate shopping and channel management solution,empowers and enables hotel properties and accommodation providers to compare rates with competitors in real-time and update a vast network.
GREEN TRAVEL
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2013 Ministers tourism briefing out now - all that glisters is not gold!
Get Vision offer 93% discount or buy the briefing this week only for half price - £50
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Trinidad - Sustainability with a Smile
Catherine Mack interviews Trinidad's Minister of Tourism
sports travel
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Emirates shares a smile with Arsenal
Stars show off their skills and their smiles
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Running for a cause in Luang Prabang
Unique half marathon supported by Amanresorts
FROM OUR BLOG
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BLOG: Trinidad and Tobago - sustainability with a smile
Big interview with Tourism Minister Stephen Cadiz
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Comment: No such thing as bad publicity for cruises?
Euromonitor looks at how the biggest players have been hit by negative news
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PR blogger discovers a new holiday type: extreme gramping
Only to be attempted by those highly skilled in diplomacy
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Club 18 - 30 revisited
Does our blogger still know how to party?
PRESS ZONE 
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RateTiger,premium hotel rate shopping and channel management solution,empowers and enables hotel properties and accommodation providers to compare rates with competitors in real-time and update a vast network.
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Lifeclass Hotels doubles direct booking with Rate Tiger
Increasing product packages and exposure results in 30% revenue growth across 6 properties
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Prince Harry adds a Royal Touch to the Warrior Games
Prince Harry will be attending the 2013 Warrior Games, which run from 11-16 May in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Mole Poll
Who would get your vote for ABTA Chairman ?Allard
44.38 %Josephides
55.62 %Thank you for your vote
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