Thursday 20th June 2013
Breaking News
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Ryanair steps up growth rate to 110 million passengers
Plans will be outlined to investors today
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Airline to introduce XL seats for heaviest passengers
Entire fleet to be fitted with row for the extra large
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BCD buys Travelocity Business
Dutch company buys giant US agency
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Eurotunnel charges are too high, says competition watchdog
French and UK governments told to look at pricing
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Singapore smog reaches 'hazardous' levels
People urged to stay indoors
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Cruise outsiders take director roles at P&O and Cunard
Appointments follow departure of Shanks and Marlow
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Harriet Green makes it into women-only Top 100 Club
See who else was recognised at this year's Shine Awards
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Cathay warns of website outage
Passengers told to check social media sites for info
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Hotel PR admits to posting over 100 anonymous reviews on TripAdvisor
Police called to airport to calm angry passengers
UPDATED: Heathrow re-opens after BA plane makes emergency landing
Air and rail misery for thousands of passengers
Agent launches Facebook attack on Kuoni
Cruises cancelled after ship fire
Dreamliner flight stopped yesterday after battery problem
Turkey protests spread to tourist areas
UK charter carrier named best in world
BA faces multi-million pound compensation bill
Flybe to axe all domestic flights from Gatwick
Students kicked off plane for refusing to turn off mobiles
Theme park ride jams leaving people trapped in mid-air
Thomas Cook ordered not to repeat post-Christmas advertising campaign
Thomas Cook probes death of British boy in Turkey
Customers complain of missing tickets as travel firm ceases trading
Worst airports for flight delays revealed
Ryanair rolls out online security system to block screenscrapers
Industry to celebrate his life after Colin Heal dies
Two men charged and in custody following Stansted flight diversion
A350 set for maiden flight today
Police called to airport to calm angry passengers
Heathrow launches fight-back campaign after poll shows local support for expansion
Air and rail misery for thousands of passengers
BA faces multi-million pound compensation bill
Students kicked off plane for refusing to turn off mobiles
BA emergency landing blamed on failed maintenance checks
Hotel PR admits to posting over 100 anonymous reviews on TripAdvisor
UPDATED: Heathrow re-opens after BA plane makes emergency landing
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Flybe to axe all domestic flights from Gatwick
Agent launches Facebook attack on Kuoni
Thomas Cook faces more criticism over call waiting times
Holiday Taxis abandons premium rate numbers
AIRLINE
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A350 set for maiden flight today
Airbus test flies its 787 rival
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The Dreamliner: what's next?
Euromonitor's insight on the 787's turbulent times
HOTEL AND RESORT
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Considerate hotelier winners unveiled
Green House Hotel wins top award
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Choice Hotels looks to strengthen travel trade relations
New appointments part of goal to grow brand in UK
DESTINATION
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International Pow Wow: What didn't happen in Vegas
TravelMole's Graham McKenzie says it was all about missed opportunities
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Denver, Colorado to host International Pow Wow in 2018
Denver is to host the largest international travel trade show, U.S. Travel Association's International Pow Wow (IPW), in May 2018.
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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Africa Travel Week to launch in 2014
Cape Town will host luxury and business travel industry events
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Event organizers offered sky-high perks
Offer includes iPads and gift cards
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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Monarch Group announces deep cut in pre-tax losses
Group expects to become profitable by October
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On Holiday Group to create 'own brand' holidays for KAYAK
Travel comparison site branches out
TRAVEL AGENT
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Comment: AITO delegates reflect on the recent overseas conference
Did the desert destination of Dubai live up to its reputation?
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Travel salaries fall
But it's not all bad news
CRUISE
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CLIA announces Columbus Day speakers
Event in Liverpool for first time
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River cruises combined to create new 10-day itinerary
New tour along the Rhone and Rhine for 2014
LUXURY
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Africa Travel Week to launch in 2014
Cape Town will host luxury and business travel industry events
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New resort brand to open in the Maldives
More resorts planned for Indian Ocean
TECHNOLOGY
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German luxury hotel chain selects eRevMax for optimizing online revenue
About eRevMax:eRevMax is the leading provider of online distribution,channel connectivity&revenue management solutions to hospitality industry. For more details, please visit www.erevmax.com
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Kissing, hotel biometrics and air brushing
See Siren's social media round-up
GREEN TRAVEL
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Massive greenwash in travel and tourism report shows
Special offer: GREENWASH report out shortly, Sustainable Tourism Masterclass announced for 20th September
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Myanmar wants to get $11bn from tourism
Sustainability and social responsibility feature heavily in masterplan which expects to get from $500m to $11bn in 8 years
sports travel
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Paradise Coast pairs up with golf tourism convention
Florida courses to receive international exposure
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Qatar floats idea of island hotels for World Cup
Timing of soccer tournament still under consideration
FROM OUR BLOG
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Comment: AITO delegates reflect on the recent overseas conference
Did the desert destination of Dubai live up to its reputation?
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International Pow Wow: What didn't happen in Vegas
TravelMole's Graham McKenzie says it was all about missed opportunities
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Europe's best kept secret?
Blog: Vicky Power goes island hopping in the Azores
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Pow Wow has left me feeling a bit Cinderella...
Our poor old travel PR blogger won't be going to the ball
PRESS ZONE 
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Denver, Colorado to host International Pow Wow in 2018
Denver is to host the largest international travel trade show, U.S. Travel Association's International Pow Wow (IPW), in May 2018.
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German luxury hotel chain selects eRevMax for optimizing online revenue
About eRevMax:eRevMax is the leading provider of online distribution,channel connectivity&revenue management solutions to hospitality industry. For more details, please visit www.erevmax.com
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Supranational Hotels Selects eRevMax as Preferred Supplier
About eRevMax:eRevMax delivers channel management product RateTiger,web-based solution SimpleDistribution and real-time connectivity gateway, Connect, to hospitality industry.For more details, please visit http://www.erevmax.com/
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