TravelMole Media Group, L.L.C. | UK Travel Agent News http://www.travelmole.com TravelMole Media Group, L.L.C. News en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:53 -0400 Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:53 -0400 500 Tourists prefer their beaches green http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006413 Results from two 'demonstration beaches' in Cyprus show actions to protect the environment also boost visitor satisfaction levels. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006413 green,beaches,travel,foundation Agents fear new GDS flight standard will lead to customer poaching http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006399 New Distribution Capability standard 'shrouded in mystery' Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006399 advantage, ndc, IATA, new distribution capability Advantage may ditch role of CEO http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006391 Chairman's position could change Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006391 advantage 2013, john mcewan, ron marks Social media is like teen sex, says Advantage marketing head http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006394 Don't use it to pimp your business Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006394 advantage 2013, social media travel Advantage to play Lord Sugar to one lucky agent http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006386 Best business plan to receive financial support Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006386 advantage travel centres, julia lo bue said Advantage plea to members: Don't sell NCL http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006387 Members urged to switch-sell Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006387 advantage 2013, ncl Joanna Lumley: Why not sell 'danger' holidays? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006398 Actress proved she's still ab fab Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006398 joanna lumley Teletext Holidays not replacing marketing chief http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006374 Department restructured following Bloxham's resignation Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006374 bloxham, teletext holidays, james villas, wyndham ABTA introduces upgraded partner scheme http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006377 Suppliers invited to get closer to members Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006377 ABTA, partner TravelMole poll on ABTA chairman candidates http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006384 Hear their thoughts and vote Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006384 TravelMole poll, chairman Roger Allard on tea boys, timing and travel regs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006382 ABTA chairman candidate shares his view Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006382 Roger Allard, ABTA, chair Noel Josephides on ABTA knocking, rolling eyes and package travel http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006383 ABTA chairman candidate shares his view Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006383 Noel Josephides, Sunvil Travel, ABTA chair ABTA confirms two candidates for chairman http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006347 Voting will take place in June Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006347 Roger Allard, Noel Josephides, ABTA Agent's plea to suppliers: Don't make us pay for your delays http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006288 Independent calls for freephone numbers Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006288 thomas cook calls centre, thomas cook dedicated trade line, helder lemos McEwan on Allard and Josephides: 'May the best man win' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006294 Outgoing ABTA chairman says both are 'excellent' candidates Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006294 abta chairman, john mcewan, noel josephides, roger allard Indian agents strike over commission cuts http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006313 Sorry, we're closed, agencies tell travellers Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006313 india, agents strike, strike, commission Thomas Cook hires extra staff following agent complaints http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006287 New dedicated trade line to launch on Monday Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006287 thomas cook calls centre, thomas cook complaints Former Thomas Cook/Co op director advises on risk http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006257 Agents told to carry out 'mini audit' Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006257 Ken Smith, risk management, consultant, Thomas Cook, Co op Barrhead Travel announces further expansion http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006251 Six new branches to open in 12 months Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006251 Barrhead Travel, expansion, Thomas Cook Travel agents charged with million-dollar fraud http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006211 Couple could face 20 years in prison Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006211 fraud, scams, new jersey Monarch MD becomes acting ABTA chairman http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006228 McEwan leaves today Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006228 ABTA, morgan, mcwan Advantage in no hurry to find new CEO http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006188 John McEwan gets offers of non-executive roles Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006188 mcewan, advantage, ABTA Jobs threatened in Travel Network Peterborough closure http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006193 It wasn't an easy decision, says MD Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006193 the travel network, lewis, woking July deadline set for Package Travel Directive http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006168 ABTA keeping a close eye on developments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006168 Package travel directive, ABTA, tanzer, European COmmission New head of strategy at TUI http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006157 Changes at Group level Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006157 TUI, kiep First it was Bill... http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006166 ...and now it's Hilary's turn Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006166 hilary, bill, clinton, ASTA ABTA slashes chairman's allowance http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006143 And Board given power to oust him Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006143 abta chairman, john mcewan Travel industry joins fight for child protection http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006150 Find out how you can get involved Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006150 child protection, code, ACTE Midcounties Co-op reaches landmark turnover http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006112 Consumers value ethically run business Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006112 Midcounties, travel, landmark turnover Travel agent admits to conning customers http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006100 Scams amounted to tens of thousands of pounds Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006100 Ireland, travel agent, scam Campaign launched to combat holiday booking fraud http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006067 Scams cost travellers thousands of pounds each year Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006067 ABTA, fraud, scams, police STA runs low deposit promotion to stimulate bookings http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006078 Youth travel agency claims UK first Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006078 STA Travel, deposit, youth Midcounties chief to speak at Travel Matters http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006053 Ben Reid will take of opportunities on high street Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006053 travel matters, ben reid Free travel agents and tour operators green guide scheduled http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006025 Green Tourism Industry Free Insiders technical guide to Romagna will be out at end May order it now Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006025 romagna.tourism,green,guide,travel,agents,tour,operators Make a pledge to Make Holidays Greener this year http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006022 Travel firms of all sizes urged to do just one green thing for campaign. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2006022 make,holidays,greener,sustainable,tourism Travel Counsellors leaps up profit league table http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005982 Peppa Pig World amongst other travel firms listed Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005982 Sunday Times 100 profit list, Peppa Pig World, Great Rail Journeys, Travel Counsellors Salaries for new travel jobs on the rise http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005929 But bosses' pay is rocketing ahead Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005929 CandM recruitment, travel salaries Travel Counsellors invites outsiders to attend mini conferences http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005924 Sales guru to host session Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005924 travel counsellors mini conferences Industry told off for APD apathy http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005886 The fight must go on, say Advantage and ABTA Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005886 APD, petitions, graham mckenzie, fair tax on flying, poll, advantage, ABTA Global Travel member criticised by advertising watchdog http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005848 While regional airport also has complaint upheld Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005848 Southend, Global Travel, Hidden Gems, ASA Poll of US agents finds which customers are the most profitable http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005867 2012 was a good year, says ASTA Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005867 ASTA, poll, profitable, cheryl Premier Travel confirms closure of two agencies http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005853 Review finds outlets not performing Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005853 Premier Travel, shops, miniple, East Anglia, review FAM trips announced: sustainable Italy at harvest time http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005831 Romagna coast and Ravenna destination teach-ins open for applications from agents, operators, bloggers, journalists and highly-connected individuals Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005831 fam,trip,romagna,agents,sustainable,tourism,italy ABTA confused by new CAA guidance http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005766 It says the document is contradictory Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005766 CAA, OFT, travel industry guidance from CAA, OFT guidance Transport Secretary to speak at ABTA event http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005710 McLoughlin will debate aviation issues Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005710 ABTA, McLoughlin, travel matters Thomas Cook cuts have led to widespread uncertainty, says Travel Counsellors http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005706 Homeworking group says it's been inundated with calls from worried agents Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005706 travel counsellors thomas cook Board changes at ABTA http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005698 Knock Travel boss joins the gang Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005698 ABTA, knock travel, doreen mcKenzie Cruise comparison website comes under fire http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005663 Advertising watchdogs also uphold complaint against Freedom Travel group member Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005663 freedom travel group, advertising watchdogs, cruisecompare.co.uk Sandals Resorts defends agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005622 Travel agents 'critical' to its success Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005622 Sandals resorts, all inclusive, travel agents Thomas Cook confirms sale of major brands to cut debt http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005556 Speculation that shareholders may also be tapped for cash Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005556 thomas cook turnaround strategy, neilson, gold medal, elegant resorts, thomas cook group chief executive harriet green Trade united in belief that government is out of touch http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005543 Majority believe tax policy is wrong Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005543 travelmole poll, air passenger duty, apd, chancellor's budget Co-operators wanted for new Italy tourism initiative http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005549 Travel agents, tour operators, coach operators sought to market sustainable tourism offers to Romagna Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005549 travel,agents,tour,operators,romagna,sustainable,tourism Special Air Fare Types available on MyFareBox http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005494 MyFareBox offers a variety of special discounted fares for people travelling for special purposes or belonging to special categories. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005494 seamen fares, marine fares, military fares, student airfares, airfare discounts, mystifly, myfarebox Independent agents swamped by recruitment enquiries http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005501 Barrhead and Travel Counsellors offer lifeline to TC and TUI agents Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005501 barrhead, munro, thomas cook Fears of large-scale exodus unless industry finds jobs for Thomas Cook staff http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005502 Let's not lose these highly-skilled people, say recruitment experts Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005502 CandM, recruitment, barbara, thomas cook, Kolosinska Thomas Cook breaks the bad news to staff http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005452 Another 2,500 jobs to go Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005452 thomas cook job losses, thomas cook acrrington office Unions slam Thomas Cook's 'slash and burn' policy http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005460 Leaders set to fight latest job losses Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005460 thomas cook job losses, usdaw, co-op travel shops, TSSA Majority of customers eshewing high street agents, says TripAdvisor http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005459 Fewer than one in ten booked last trip on high street, it claims Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005459 tripadvisor, thomas cook job losses, travel counsellors david speakman ABTA delivers Budget wishlist http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005462 Chief executive spells out four-point plan for Chancellor Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005462 ABTA, march budget, abta budget wish-list Former football boss to lead Association of Travel Agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005426 Industry veteran to speak for retailers Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005426 premier travel managing director Greg mould, cambridge united chief executive greg mould, association of travel agents Accommodation-only specialist opens up to trade http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005431 Agents offered decent commission and dedicated telephone support Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005431 simply chateau Agents wanted for new Italy tourism initiative http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005439 Boutique operation set to embrace sustainability in treasure-chest destination Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005439 romagna,travel,agents,sustainable,tourism Go greener training campaign launched in anniversary year http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005438 It only takes a tea break to take part Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005438 travel,foundation,training,travel,agents,green Cellet briefed to represent Bloomington, Minnesota, as they commit to UK market http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005409 Bloomington has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK market with a renewed contract with travel Marketing and PR specialists, Cellet Travel Services. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005409 Experience Kissimmee: Rebrands ready for the future of UK travel http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005399 Experience Kissimmee, the tourism sales and marketing arm of Osceola County, central Florida, has recently undergone an exciting rebrand. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005399 ABTA presents tourism report to MPs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005369 Trade makes appeal at the House of Commons Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005369 ABTA, house of commons, MPs, tanzer Online vs high street agents - can they get on? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005316 Hear it from the 'curse of the high street' Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005316 high street agents, internet, online Agents must get on track with rail sales http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005301 Report identifies earnings potential Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005301 amadeus, rail Agents berate BBC for 'unprofessional' holiday programme http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005290 Holiday Hit Squad branded a disgrace Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005290 holiday hit squad, ABTA, buckell, BBC, angela rippon Thomson's technical problems continue http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005284 Payments and confirmation systems remain down Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005284 thomson, first choice ABTA tells airports how to spend their money http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005288 Get rid of the queues, says Tanzer Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005288 ABTA, airports tanzer Luxury specialist hopes high street agents can help with 'overflow' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005272 New management team looks for acquisitions or joint ventures Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005272 holidaysplease, duncombe Thomson suffers technical problems http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005267 Operator working to fix the problem Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005267 thomson, first choice BA introduces 'hand baggage only' fare http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005238 Five destinations from Gatwick initially Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005238 Gatwick, hand baggage only, BA Travel Counsellors uses webcast to attract more travel agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005237 Homeworkers will sell the concept themselves Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005237 Travel Counsellors, agency owners ITB: an extra chance to showcase your offer for mini-money http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005253 It may be too late to get more visitors to your ITB stand but it's certainly not too late to expose your offer to a massively bigger audience for a much smaller cost Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005253 ITB,offer,sustainable,tourism TUI's B2C boss is to leave the industry http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005196 Operations director takes the helm on an interim basis Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005196 laterooms, TUI, morris Go Travel rolls-out Dolphin point of sale technology http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005176 Advantage member's five retail branches equipped with integrated front and back-office Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005176 Fair tax campaigners dismiss 'pessimism' over APD review http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005097 Rance says momentum is building Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005097 APD, rance, Tim Montgomerie, fair tax Brand USA announces details of agent fam trip http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005056 Educationals will cover 19 states Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005056 brand usa agent mega fam Real tourism is coming http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005039 Special Vision half-price offer Latest multimedia report focused on opportunities as massive global socio-economic change takes place Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2005039 sustainable,tourism,report,real,tourism AWWT Expands Great Lakes Programme http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004995 North America specialist AWWT has expanded its Great Lakes USA programme to include two new itineraries for 2013. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004995 Advantage plans to rescue three failed Ambassdor shops http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004963 Miles Morgan confirms it has bought one of the outlets Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004963 miles morgan travel, ambassador travel, ambassador collapse, advantage sales and marketing director colin o'neill Retail guru to return to Advantage conference http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004964 Kate Hardcastle to show agents how to win over customers Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004964 retail guru kate hardcastle, advantage conference Agent to boycott luxury Greek resort http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004944 Sani accused of poaching clients Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004944 sani resorts, sani holidays, miss ellies travel, freedom travel group ABTA warns of big rise in uninsured travel http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004947 Many blame high cost for lack of cover Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004947 abta, travel insurance Agents report bookings boom http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004943 Poll shows year has got off to excellent start Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004943 bookngs boom, travelmole poll Friend-to-Friend accommodation site launches http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004924 Private community lets users access friends and friends of friends worldwide accommodation Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004924 stays,at,friends,room,booking,holiday,travel Loco2.com brings German rail to UK market http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004923 New routes include London to Berlin or any German city for as little as andeuro;59 (andpound;50). Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004923 bahn,loco2,rail,booking,online,tourism ABTA appoints two new board directors http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004880 But both have long standing ties with association Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004880 ABTA, board directors, Daniele Broccoli, Roger Allard Barrhead travel predicts today will be busiest for bookings http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004873 Pay day and severe weather play a part Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004873 Barrhead Travel, peak booking day Midcounties becomes ATOL-accredited http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004854 Good news for consortium members Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004854 Midcounties, ATOL accredited Two new agencies sign up to AITO http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004843 It's about knowledge, trust and cooperation Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004843 AITO, Scott Travel, new agent Eighty per cent of travellers confused about financial protection http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004814 Travel Counsellors' survey reveals Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004814 Travel Counsellors, financial protection Hotel of the Week: Sonesta Suites, Orlando http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004661 Everything but the kitchen sink... and a kettle Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004661 Sonesta suite, Orlando, Disney, Hotel of the Week Advantage fights to save collapsed travel agency chain http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004740 Up to 25 staff to lose their jobs Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004740 ambassador travel, wayne evans, advantage sales and marketing director colin o'neill Operator creates guide to end ATOL confusion http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004725 New rules explained Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004725 atol guide, wanderforth Severed human heads found at Chicago O'Hare airport http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004718 Customs officials find coolers containing 18 heads wrapped in plastic Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004718 Chicago O'Hare, human heads found at airport Marketing "green" travel to families http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004707 Take part in creating emotional connections for your customers during their travel experiences writes Leilani Latimer of Sabre Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004707 green,travel,families,sustainable,tourism,sabre UK ethical market grows by andpound;12bn during recession http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004704 Market for Ecotourism Grows Despite Economic Downturn Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004704 ecotourism,ethical,purchasing,2012,grows,tourism,sustainable Captain of New York crash ferry claims mechanical failure http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004646 Crew says vessel would not respond to helm Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004646 ferry crash, NTSB ABTA issues leaflet and video promoting members http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004627 70,000 copies have been pre-ordered Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004627 ABTA, leaflet, video, look for the logo Great Lakes City of Chicago announces impressive hotel development plans http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004622 Over the coming two years Chicago has an impressive schedule of hotel openings and developments leading up to US Travel Associations' showcase of the city at International Pow Wow 2014: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004622 Gay training scheme launched for agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004609 Practical advice on growing market Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004609 LBGT, OTT, gay travel training module Sustainable tourism report subscription over 90% off http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004600 VISION January amazing offer -get a whole set of 2013 reports and guides plus all the current ones - value andpound;1300 for just andpound;100 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004600 sustainable,tourism,report,2013,special,offer Scots tipped to spend most on holidays in 2013 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004546 But everyone is looking for a bargain Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004546 hotwire 2013 survey, secret hotels Agent error costs retailer thousands of pounds http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004545 County court finds in favour of client Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004545 thomas cook, slough country court ruling, cunard Queen Elizabeth cruise, thomas cook agent error ABTA predicts strong demand for luxury holidays http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004533 Tailor-made and all-inclusive packages expected to be popular Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004533 ABTA Travel Trends 2013 Man charged with armed robbery of four travel agencies http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004526 Accused arrested at Gatwick Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004526 travel agency armed robberies A third of Britons 'to spend less on holidays in 2013' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004529 But trade optimistic this year will be better than last Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004529 tripadvisor poll, travelmole poll, holiday survey Teletext launches transparent pricing campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004522 Customers are fed up with being duped, says MD Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004522 teletext, transparency, saunders Queen's New Year list honours travel execs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004511 See who made the list... Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004511 new years honours, browne, martha, OBE, CBE Specialist agency bought by UK travel group http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004488 Three million pound deal finalised Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004488 Barrhead Travel, Holiday Specialists, cruise Travel agents back in fashion http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004491 Report shows growth in popularity Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004491 ABTA, Travel Trends Report, Foreign and Commonwealth CAA launches ATOL advertising campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004476 New website now live Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004476 atol, caa, flight plus, atol advertising campaign Thousands of flights cancelled as winter pounds Northeast http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004487 High winds and snow keep holiday travelers from getting home Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004487 Winter snow storm, JFK, FLightaware.com Beijing debuts new 72-hour, visa-free policy http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004485 Passengers from 45 countries can now see major tourist sights without paperwork Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004485 Beijing, 72-hour visa free stay ABTA sees rise in cries for help http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004475 Nearly every member seeks advice from Association Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004475 ABTA financial accounts, ABTA member services ABTA's new look website can be tailored to members http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004451 Agents urged to register on site Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004451 ABTA, website Ryanair expands routes to and from Croatia http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004423 Airport becomes base number 54 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004423 ryanair, zadar, croatia Travel industry optimistic about next year http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004387 See the results of our latest Mole Poll Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004387 2012, mole poll 3 ways to take off with MyFareBox - A global anywhere to anywhere B2B airfares booking platform http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004378 The largest and most comprehensive anywhere to anywhere B2B consolidated airfares booking platform - MyfareBox is now available in 3 variants for the travel professionals. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004378 myfarebox, mystifly, xml integration technology, best airfares, travel technology news, Qatar boss loses patience with Boeing Dreamliner defects http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004383 'We are not buying aircraft to put in museums' says chief exec Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004383 qatar, dreamliner, heathrow, 787, boeing, united Agency blames landlord for collapse http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004325 Global Travel Group member fails Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004325 sunshine travel, global travel group, bristol, wiltshire Agents urged to follow ABTA's word http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004339 Updated Code of Conduct tells agents how to cope with new ATOL rules Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004339 ATOL, deadline, Flight Plus, CAA, ABTA Spread some festive cheer across the globe - for free http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004324 Find out how TravelMole can help you share Christmas messages with friends and colleagues Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004324 travelmole, christmas, festive Iberia calls off Christmas strikes http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004318 But unions warn of action in January Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004318 IAG, British Airways, Iberia, strikes Cosmos brand awareness is lower than it should be http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004301 Operator launches campaign to raise its profile Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004301 Cosmos, campaign, brand awareness, packages Advantage targets new customers in 2013 leaflet campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004299 400,000 flyers to be distributed Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004299 Advantage, leaflet, campaign, door to door Recruitment drive for On the Beach http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004300 Online agent looks for 70 more staff Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004300 On the Beach, recruitment, 70 Travel Counsellors rides the recession http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004287 Revenue boosted by strong corporate and international sales Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004287 travel counsellors, byrne ABTA steps up awareness campaign ahead of peak booking season http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004284 Agents urged to use the logo Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004284 ABTA Thomas Cook's new flagship store: see what it's going to look like http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004245 Is this what travel agengies should look like in the future? Tell us what you think Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004245 thomas cook flagship store, joanna wild, thomas cook leeds white rose Lincolnshire Co-op to join Worldchoice http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004249 But it says it's keen to maintain relationship with Thomas Cook Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004249 lincolnshire co-operative travel, worldchoice, thomas cook ABTA warns agents to check tax status http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004235 Updated advice available on Association's website Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004235 med hotels, HMRC victory against med hotels, abta guidance, on holiday group, travel republic Could VAT ruling spell disaster for online travel agents? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004231 Those who sell dynamic packages could also face huge tax bills Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004231 med hotels, secret hotels, med hotels vat ruling, secret hotels vat ruling, TOMS The Alternatives go Gangnam Style http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004188 Book now to join the 20th anniversary celebrations Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004188 alternatives, wrightman, gangnam BP Travel Marketing taken over by Menzies http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004153 Management team will remain with Kent-based business Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004153 BP Travel Marketing, Menzies, travel brochure distribution Thomas Cook reveals further heavy losses http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004144 Operator lost millions on sale of Olympic packages Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004144 thomas cook losses, harriet green Harriet Green: Thomas Cook is not broken http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004145 But operator remains in intensive care Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004145 thomas cook, group chief executive harriet green 2012: How was it for you? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004133 See the results of our latest Mole Poll Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004133 2012, mole poll What's the value of outbound tourism? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004135 Join the debate Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004135 outbound, presidents, debate Midcounties manager joins Worldchoice http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004081 Agency group fills new business development role Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004081 oates, midcounties co-op, worldchoice Let agents be, says Tanzer http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004079 ABTA makes passionate plea to EU chiefs over Package Travel Directive Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004079 ABTA, tanzer, package travel directive Rising costs hit wannabe agency owners http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004060 More turn to home working to cope with costs and regulations Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004060 Travel Counsellors, agency owners, home working, ATOL Minoan Group acquires Classic Travel as buying spree continues http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004052 Travel firm aims to put footprint south of the border Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004052 Minoan group, Classic Travel, Golf Concierge Flights resume as ash cloud clears http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004072 Normal schedules expected to return today Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004072 ash cloud, new zealand CAA and OFT issue draft guidance for travel agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004005 Trade reminded of their legal responsiblities Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004005 CAA, oFT, atol Mystifly powers Online Travel Agencies across the world with its OTA compliant XML Webservices - MyFareBox OnePoint http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003998 Mystifly powers Online Travel Agencies across the world with its OTA compliant XML Webservices - MyFareBox OnePoint Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003998 myfarebox, mystifly, xml integration technology, best airfares, travel technology news Midcounties launches 'Co-op Recommends' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003994 Consortium goes dynamic with help of Endacott's bedbank Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003994 midcounties, on holiday group Broadway becomes latest ATOL achiever http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003992 Wimbledon agency gets approval Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003992 CAA, broadway Travel Network agents get free access to e-brochures http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003993 Suppliers agree to pay in tough economic times Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003993 travel network group, brochures Ex-politician loses legal battle with Thomson Cruises http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003982 Former council leader claimed early start ruined holiday Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003982 thomson cruises, thomas cook, david bookbinder Britain 'best place to work for holidays' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003981 Zut alors, we're even better off than the French Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003981 expedia survey Hays Travel announces multi-million joint venture with cruise agent http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003932 Deal includes launch of long-haul tour operator Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003932 Hays travel, world travel holdings, john hays, sixstarholidyas.co.uk Travel company fined for breaching ATOL rules http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003954 First prosecution following launch of Flight Plus Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003954 CAA, atol, flight plus, diving world Advantage stages first luxury travel conference http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003928 Event attracts about 120 delegates Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003928 advantage luxury connoisseur conference Travel agents organize sustainable tourism conference for Croatia http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003942 Sustainability for Competitiveness in Tourism will take place in Zagreb Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003942 travel,agents,croatia,conference,sustainability Be afraid, be very afraid... http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003895 ...the Alternatives are back Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003895 alternatives, wrightman Think local to attract skiers and snowboarders http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003831 New research reveals skiers and snowboarders value destinations with a sustainable ethos Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003831 responsible,ski,abta,sustainable,tourism Kane Pirie resigned from ABTA because it's 'anti agent' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003815 Travel Republic boss warns about future of travel agencies Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003815 Kane Pirie, Travel Republic, ABTA, agent Airline to withdraw London service cutting 70 UK jobs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003792 Cabin crew unions are being consulted Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003792 Air New Zealand,London service, job cuts Thomas Cook emerges as UK's favourite holiday company http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003766 See other British Travel Award winners here Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003766 thomas cook, british travel awards, lorraine barnes-burton ABTA opposes further industry regulation http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003769 Association says there's no need for tighter controls Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003769 abta, luke pollard,consumer rights directive, timeshare, premium rate numbers CAA unlikely to reimburse agents hit by failed ATOL-protected tour operator http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003740 Agents claim decision undermines ATOL symbol Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003740 Travellers Cities, tour op, Kent, Surrey, Travel Sense, ATOL STA names new chief executive http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003758 Outgoing head to become 'advisor' Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003758 peter liney, john constable, sta travel group chief executive Pirie leaves ABTA Board http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003725 McEwan wishes him well Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003725 kane pirie, ABTA, travel republic ABTA launches campaign to help agents tap into ski market http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003701 Selling ski is like selling cruise, agents told Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003701 ABTA, ski Ski Show first for trade body http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003702 ABTA takes stand at this week's Ski and Snowboard Show Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003702 ABTA, ski and snowboard show Agents snap into action to deal with storm chaos http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003708 Industry feels the strain of travel disruption Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003708 Advantage, hurricane sandy, storm, New York, frankenstorm, travel counsellors Portman Travel sales boss reports from New York http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003720 Worse is over, says VP strategic sales Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003720 richard ware, portman travel Do you support plans for an independent association of travel agents? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003699 See the results of our latest Mole Poll... Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003699 mole poll, ABTA, endacott UPDATED: 393 redundancies in total as Bowen Travel goes into administration http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003673 Closure blamed on 'depressed leisure sector' Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003673 hays travel, bowen travel, deloitte Small isn't just beautiful, it can be profitable too http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003664 Guest Comment: Amadeus MD Diane Bouzebiba Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003664 amadeus, Diane Bouzebiba, niche High street agents are back in favour http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003660 The tide is turning, says survey Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003660 ABTA, high street agents Meet the Mystifly Team at WTM 2012, London (Booth# GV585) http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003571 Showcasing world's single most and largest anywhere to anywhere airfares booking and ticketing platform - MyFareBox from Mystifly at WTM 2012, London. (GV585) Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003571 Mystifly at WTM, MyFareBox at WTM, WTM 2012, Mystifly, MyFareBox Agents owed thousands after tour op failure http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003581 Many have lost out on non-ticketed flight sales Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003581 Kent, Travellers Cities, tour operator, agents ABTA fights for agents to keep credit card charges http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003580 Policy change should not apply to package travel Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003580 abta, credit and debit card charges, luke pollard Endacott sticks by Association of Travel Agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003579 OTAs will form separate lobby group, he says Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003579 association of travel agents, abta, steve endacott, bill munro Award-winning agency launches non-travel venture http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003582 Follows re-brand to allow diversification Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003582 Robert Broad Travel, RB Collection, book London crowned cab capital of the world http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003577 Survey says London, NY, Tokyo best cities to hail a taxi Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003577 London cabbie, cab capital of the world Thomas Cook e-commerce boss to leave company http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003557 Former head of western Europe to take on web role Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003557 thomas cook, thomas doering, Susan Duinhoven Travel group to sell holidays in the post office http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003561 Minoan to open up to a thousand kiosks across country Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003561 minoan group, post office, sub post offices, travel kiosks Travel Network Group director steps down http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003551 Clark to remain on main Board Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003551 the travel network group, gary lewis, steve clark, martin andrew Agents slam accommodation website 'upgrade' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003525 Advertisers say they are losing business Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003525 homeaway, holiday rentals, max travel Transfers laid on for British Travel Awards http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003522 Sign up now for free shuttle service Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003522 BTA, british travel awards, shearings UK Responsible skiing trade conference unveiled http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003530 Responsible Skiing Conference 2012 - (Free Conference) with free pass to the Ski and Snowboard show Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003530 ski,show,uk,sustainable,tourism Responsible travel boss hits out at rampant greenwashing http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003527 Sustainable Vegas hotels and cruises report in Travel Weekly sparks green outrage Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003527 justin,francis,green,outrage,greenwashing,travel,weekly Is ABTA doing enough for agents? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003513 See the results of our latest Mole Poll Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003513 mole poll, ABTA, speakman, endacott High street retailers urged to back new 'Association of Travel Agents' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003484 Barrhead Travel boss invited to lead lobby group Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003484 association of travel agents, barrhead travel boss bill munro, steve endacott, kane pirire ABTA reveals destination for annual Travel Convention http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003485 Clue - it's not Spain again Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003485 ABTA 2012, ABTA 2013, travel convention, dubrovnik Great Lakes rebrand a Success! http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004624 Following the launch of its rebrand at World Travel Market 2012, Great Lakes USA will be highlighting its first year of success at the show in November. Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2004624 ABTA fights back after Worldchoice Plus agents leave http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003482 Group of 25 shops to join Travel Trust Association Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003482 Travel Trust Assocation, ABTA, Advantage, Worldchoice Thunderstorms rock Travel Convention - and we're not just talking about the weather http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003476 ABTA accused of moving in dangerous direction Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003476 abta 2012, steve endacott, mark tanzer, abta chairman john mcewan, eu package travel directive reforms ABTA 2012: VisitEngland confirms 2 million pound travel trade campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003474 Chairman says she wants to work with those at the coalface of travel Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003474 lady cobham, visitEngland, andpound;2m TV campaign Agency staff to act as 'whistleblowers' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003458 CAA asks for help with clamp down Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003458 ATOL, CAA, agency, regulations, whistle blowers ABTA 2012: Tanzer says he'll be sorry to lose online travel agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003466 Some grassroots members unhappy as ABTA row continues Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003466 ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer, travel convention. online travel agents, steve endacott, david speakman ABTA 2012: Trend-spotting guru tells agents to adapt http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003464 Target single parents and extended families, he says Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003464 william higham, the next big thing, ABTA 2012 ABTA 2012: Hoseasons reveals worrying rise in late bookings http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003473 25% of customers booking at last minute Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003473 hoseasons, pali badwal, abta 2012, geoff cowley ABTA 2012: Holidaymakers take fewer trips but more packages http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003454 ABTA survey reveals youngsters are the ones to target Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003454 abta consumer trends survey, package holidays, ABTA2012 ABTA responds to critics http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003425 Tanzer calls for unity as Convention begins Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003425 mark tanzer, ABTA Speakman launches scathing attack on ABTA http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003415 Travel Counsellor chairman calls for agent revolt Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003415 speakman, ABTA, convention BTA signs sponsorship deal with Feefo http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003424 Customer feedback system looks to work closer with travel trade Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003424 feefo, BTA, british travel awards Luxury travel specialist goes into administration http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003407 Buyer urgently needed for London-based company Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003407 travesse Insolvencies up in hospitality and leisure http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003408 Sector is among the hardest hit Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003408 Pwc, insolvencies Virgin manager leaves to head GTMC http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003383 Wait to be new 'voice of business travel' Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003383 paul wait, GTMC, virgin atlantic Advantage puts agency agreements on intranet site http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003375 Helping agents comply with new ATOL regulations Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003375 Advantage, intranet, preferred suppliers New MD at Global Travel Group http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003360 Follows departure of Dave Clayton Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003360 Global Travel Group, Stella UK, MD, Andy Stark Travel Counsellors sets up agent ATOL helpline http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003347 Homeworking group hopes to stop confusion Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003347 Travel Counsellors, helpline, ATOL Thomson to decorate shop windows with customers' holiday snaps http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003319 Facebook campaign launches Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003319 thomson, facebook TUI to rebrand superstores http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003289 Travel giant does a U-turn over superstore branding Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003289 TUI, first choice ABTA seeks to end confusion over new ATOL rules http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003300 Roadshows continue as the big day arrives Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003300 ATOL, deadline, Flight Plus, CAA, ABTA On the Beach moves headquarters to larger premises http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003257 150 staff to relocate Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003257 on the beach headquarters High-profile agent ceases trading http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003250 ABTA urges clients to contact tour operators Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003250 sandy travel, sandy murray Operator urges agents to spell check http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003239 Silly mistakes could cost clients andpound;100 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003239 thomas cook, name changes, spell check, name check Global Travel MD quits for icelolly http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003242 Clayton to help find successor Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003242 global travel services managing director dave clayton, icelolly.com, stella travel services Midcounties brands shops with web address http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003222 First store opens as cooptravel.co.uk Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003222 Midcounties, stores, cooptravel.co.uk Burger King man to open WTM http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003192 Organisers hope 'Turn Around Champ' will help invigorate the industry Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003192 WTM, gibbons, Burger King AITO Agents: from the frontline http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003195 Why back office roles are more vital than ever Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003195 AITO, RB Travel, robert broad Less than half of consumers aware of ATOL http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003172 ABTA still most recognised travel brand, says survey Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003172 abta survey, atol, aito Olympic gold medal winner to speak at Travel Convention http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003144 Team GB star aiming to inspire agents Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003144 katherine Grainger MBE, olympic gold medalist, ABTA Travel Convention, Turkey, london 2012 Butlins threatens to eject rowdy guests http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003136 Hi de hi...or bye bye? Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003136 bultins ejects guests, butlins minehead, stag and hen weekends Agents warned as ATOL deadline approaches http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003101 ABTA hits the road to make sure members are prepared for new regulations Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003101 ATOL, deadline, Flight Plus, CAA, ABTA Fancy going to Cairns? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003102 Australia invites specialist agents to join the fun at Corroboree Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003102 australia, cairns Top Choice joins Advantage http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003053 First managed services member to join since consortium gained ATOL status Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003053 advantage managed services, top choice holidays Carlson appoints new chairman http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003055 Family welcomes outsider onboard Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003055 carlson wagonlit travel, trudy rautio Mole poll: Should Barrhead Travel go to the supermarket? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003022 Find out what the industry thinks Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003022 barrhead, poll Worldchoice mourns loss of longstanding member http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003015 Colleagues pay tribute Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2003015 howe, worldchoice, skyplane Barrhead Travel to recruit 75 extra staff http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2002931 Independent retailer announces first supermarket concession Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2002931 barrhead travel, supermarket concession, sharon munro Book your Convention hotel now, warns ABTA http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2002920 Last chance to get discount rooms for all-inclusive conference Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2002920 ABTA, convention, turkey, antalya TravelStoreMaker.com opens its Partner Programs (Joint-Venture Franchise or Distribution) to a wider circle of travel industry partners http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2002918 TravelStoreMaker.com provides a portfolio of innovative online travel solutions to travel agencies, home based agents, tour operators, airlines, hotels and the hospitality sector. 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Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001875 lowest airfares, airfare consolidator, mystifly, cheap airfares, modifying flight booking, myfarebox APD campaign steps up a gear http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001872 ABTA urges members to get involved Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001872 ABTA, APD, air passenger duty Inspirational travel agent dies aged 41 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001866 Industry pays tribute to Sussex agent Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001866 lisa parkes, beacon travel Welsh independent joins Advantage http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001839 20-year-old miniple looks to consortium for support Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001839 Travel House, miniple, Welsh, Advantage Why Make Holidays Greener Matters more than ever http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001818 Sue Hurdle comments exclusively for TravelMole Vision on Sustainable Tourism readers Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001818 travel,foundation,green,holidays,campaign Huge support expected for British Lions 2013 tour http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001753 Tour of Australia kicks off against Barbarians in Hong Kong Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001753 Wallabies, Western Force, Melbourne Rebels, British and Irish Lions, Gullivers Travel, Queensland Reds, Brumbies, Barbarians, Waratahs Is there a Mole in your office? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001751 Other than TravelMole of course Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001751 security, Internet, risk, TravelMole Agents reassured as euro crisis deepens http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001693 Trade is told to keep on selling to Greece and Spain Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001693 greece, spain, aBTA, hicks, multicom Advantage unveils first speaker for Malaga conference http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001691 New London airport hub will be on the agenda Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001691 advantage, Moylan Travel Counsellors in major recruitment drive http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001657 Body reports 10% rise in sales Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001657 travel counsellors, steve byrne, recruitment drive Comment: High street agents losing out to OTAs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001636 Prospects for online retailers look strong Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001636 OTAs, euromonitor, expedia, google OTA joins Midcounties' consortium http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001655 Group looking for around 30 members Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001655 midcounties, blue bay travel Rail Europe steps into Italy http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001619 Agents will be able to book the new ticketless trains Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001619 Italo, Rail Europe New commercial manager for Advantage http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001617 Sales experience from Kuoni and Wendy Wu Tours Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001617 Victoria Jones, Wendy Wu Tours, Kuoni, Advantage TUI stamps out speculation about new CEO http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001601 Chairman issues statement Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001601 TUI ABTA using festivals and Facebook to engage with younger consumers http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001600 Summer activities planned to raise awareness Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001600 ABTA, festivals, Facebook Hogg Robinson announces rise in profits http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001574 Transactions and spend both up on last year Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001574 hogg robinson group, david radcliffe Firms could exploit Flight Plus "loophole", insists travel expert http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001558 But CAA argues legislation is robust Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001558 Flight Plus loophole, CAA Richard Jackson, Chris Photi Kuoni to open in John Lewis stories - see picture http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001520 Operator pledges continued support to the trade Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001520 kuoni, john lewis, derek jones Agents reassured over Greek crisis http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001513 Trade told how to deal with customer concerns Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001513 greek, greece, ABTA, tanzer, euro, crisis Hays secures jobs for redundant Vacation World staff http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001507 Three shops saved from closure Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001507 vacation world, hays travel Travel Republic confirms ATOL application http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001464 Online agency says it will comply fully with regulations Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001464 travel republic, atol, kane pirie AITO: The thorny subject of consultation fees http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001459 If you don't see yourself as a professional then how will others? Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001459 AITO, consultation fees, charge or not Midcounties snaps up Thomas Cook shops http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001378 Staff thrown a lifeline Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001378 thomas cook shops, midcounties co-op, co-operative travel, sue reid Agents first to sail on new Costa ship http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001324 Trade to be given details of safety measures Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001324 costa fascinosa, champions of the sea New England manager reveals travel ambition http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001322 Hodgson's an agent wannabe Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001322 England manager Roy Hodgson Freedom gets new ATOL status http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001300 Fourth Accredited Body is announced Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001300 freedom, accredited body, CAA, ATOL Norwegian unveils new agents' initiative http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001320 Cruise line wants to build closer ties with the trade Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001320 norwegian cruise line, agents' initiative, Partners First scheme Travel agents' shocking service exposed http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001264 Advantage 2012: Mystery shopper had to 'beg to be served' Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001264 mystery shopper, advantage conference, malta, kate hardcastle MPs agree ATOL reform should include airlines selling holidays http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001266 And Hays Travel becomes third Accredited Body Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001266 hays travel, ATOL, hays, CAA, transport committee Which? defends itself over haggling advice http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001265 Angry reaction from agents prompts explanation from 'consumer champion' Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001265 AITO, which?, watchdog, haggle, broad Advantage 2012: Make enemies, trendspotter tells travel agents...... http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001271 Then makes them all get up and dance Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001271 magnus lindkvist, trenspotter, angry birds, green pigs Advantage 2012: Next generation website unveiled for agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001268 Members told they must have an effective online presence Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001268 advantage 2012, colin o'neill, website, online presence, net effect, etv online Vietnam blog: Sara gets a taste of the Truman show http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001269 Next and final stop - Ho Chi Mingh Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001269 Sara, Hoi An, Ho Chi Mingh, Intrepid, Corporate Traveller Haggle with agents? Do us a favour http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001246 AITO Agents chairman tells watchdog to do its homework Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001246 AITO, which?, watchdog, haggle Advantage 2012: Consortium admits to 6% fall in mainstream holiday bookings http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001260 But reports 'huge growth' in specialist sales Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001260 advantage, advantage travel centres, john mcewan Advantage 2012: Smallest agents told not to become ATOL-holders http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001261 Costs of scheme outweigh benefits, members told Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001261 advantage conference, ATOL, flight plus Consumers urged to haggle with travel agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001234 High street agents will often drop prices, says watchdog Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001234 Which?Travel, Thomas Cook, First Coice, Virgin Holidays, Thomson Agents need permission to start new ATOL certificates http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001188 CAA warns agents not to jump the gun Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001188 CAA, ATOL certificates, October 1, Global Travel Group Vietnam blog: Sara shares shoe scams http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001187 ...and enjoys popcorn and wifi at Halong Bay Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001187 Halong Bay, Sara, Hanoi, Vietnam, blog Car hire sector comes under fire from Which? Travel http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001180 Rental firms criticised for hidden charges Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001180 which? car rental, holiday autos, hertz Fred Olsen pulls out of Thomas Cook http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001128 Company says it hopes it is a "temporary measure" Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001128 Fred olsen, cruises, thomas cook, insurer Euler Hermes Independent retailer goes under http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001138 Customers told to contact tour operators Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001138 independent retailer, holidays your way, traveldaddy Comment: Tips for dealing with complaints online http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001115 And why it's vital agents don't ignore them Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001115 social media, Mario Dolcezza of Diciamo Four travel firms top profit league tables http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001092 Agents, operators and airline services in Sunday Times' top 100 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001092 Travel counsellors, Audley Travel, Jac Travel CAA gives trade lifeline over ATOL changes http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001085 May will be treated as a transition period Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001085 ATOL, deadline, Flight Plus, CAA, ABTA Registration opens for first all-inclusive ABTA Convention http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001086 Book this week for Turkey conference Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001086 ABTA, convention, turkey, antalya ABTA reveals details of scheme to save agents time and money http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001075 Association says plan will cut down on admin Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001075 CAA, ABTA, Flight Plus, bonding, joint scheme Hays Travel rapped by advertising watchdogs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001048 Agent failed to prove holidays existed at headline prices Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001048 hays travel, advertising standards authority Cook Co-op director quits http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001050 No replacement announced for former Midlands man Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001050 thomas cook coop travel, ken smith Cheapflights records increase in flight searches http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001051 But says passengers are trading down Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001051 cheapflights media Flight Plus exemption extended to card sales http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001028 Details included in revised terms issued by CAA Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001028 Flight Plus, atol, card sales ABTA unveils cheaper ATOL scheme http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001012 Members given a helping hand with new ATOL regulations Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001012 ABTA, ATOL Time running out for Flight Plus licences http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001000 30 April deadline is ratified in Parliament Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2001000 ATOL, deadline, Flight Plus, CAA, ABTA AITO: Support Greece in its hour of need http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000996 Moore calls for industry-wide action Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000996 AITO, Greece, Derek Moore Barrhead looks to further English expansion http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000956 Comes as Scottish travel group reports turnover up Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000956 Barrhead travel, agency, Scottish, england Independent agent joins AITO to compete with the big boys http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000928 We need to stick together, says Lancashire agent Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000928 CBT Travel, AITO TUI pleased with UK trading http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000915 Nearly half of summer programme now sold Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000915 TUI, peter long Majority of travel companies plan to create new jobs, survey reveals http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000906 More than half looking for unskilled staff Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000906 Barclays annual job creation survey, public-sector workers Thomas Cook announces surge in bookings http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000899 But group warns the summer remains challenging Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000899 thomas cook, sam weihagen, summer bookings, winter bookings Lastminute.com launches new campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000886 Site says it's going back to its roots Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000886 lastminute.com, brand campaign ABTA's first 'all inclusive' convention to go on sale soon http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000858 Bookings for Turkish event to open on April 16 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000858 ABTA, convention, Antalya, Turkey Caribbean specialist ceases trading http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000855 Agency claimed to have operated for 30 years Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000855 Caribbean, agent, New Look Travel Midcounties Co-op is on speedy acquisition trail http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000840 Retailer buys Kwik Travel and is in talks with others Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000840 midcounties, co-operative, kwik travel Budget 2012: what you might have missed http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000841 Travel accounting expert outlines the hidden nasties Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000841 budget, chancellor, white hart Minimum wage frozen for under 21s http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000772 While Government raises national minimum wage levels by 11p Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000772 minimum wage, government, under 21s Ferry line strengthens ties with travel trade http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000788 Company says it wants more agents to sell its product Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000788 Brittany Ferries, travel trade, Dan Joynes ABTA welcomes nine new members http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000756 See who has joined this year Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000756 ABTA Industry leaders welcome MPs support of Civil Aviation Bill http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000731 Legislation will allow airlines selling holidays to be added to ATOL scheme Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000731 CAA, ATOL, ABTA, legislation, Civil Aviation Bill Online travel reviews encourage bookings http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000703 Most consumers still believe online advice Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000703 eTravel Benchmark, Gogobot, Trip Advisor Agents can cash in on Jubilee holiday http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000704 ABTA reveals one in ten plan to take a break Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000704 ABTA, holidays, YouGov, Jubilee Advantage brings in expert to predict future http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000701 'Trendspotter' Magnus Lindkvist will speak at conference Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000701 Advantage, conference, speakers ABTA announces board changes http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000695 Midcounties Co-op group general manager elected Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000695 ABTA board changes, Midcounties co op Transport secretary to speak at ABTA conference http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000689 Travel Matters event in London welcomes Greening Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000689 Travel Matters, ABTA conference, Justine Greening Thomas Cook staff travel 'perks' cut http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000682 Travel firm claims concessions are still one of the best in the business Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000682 Thomas Cook, travel perks, holiday concessions ABTA accused of cheap shot http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000665 Boss of UK holiday parks hits back at trade body Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000665 holiday parks, clish, ABTA ABTA slams 'misguided' VisitEngland campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000638 Ads won't increase domestic sales, it says Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000638 ABTA, visitEngland advertising campaign, Mark Tanzer ABTA demands Government ends 'lop-sided' support of domestic tourism http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000634 Letter to Chancellor presents Budget wish-list Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000634 ABTA, Mark Tanzer, March Budget, domestic tourism, Chancellor George obsborne, visitEngland Travel Counsellors expands into Middle East http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000635 20 agents planned for Dubai by end of 2012 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000635 Travel counsellors, dnata, UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Steve Byrne Over 55s head to party capitals of the world http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000609 Tea dances and bowling are no longer cutting it for mature travellers Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000609 over 55s, gnu insurance, travel insurance, mature travellers Travel agency rebrands after 84 years http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000636 Name change reflects move into expense management Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000636 Gray dawes rebrand Top Scottish agent bought by global firm http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000592 Plans for aggressive marketing campaign Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000592 Scotia Travel, Pro travel Sticking to target group's preferences while improving customer cross and up-sell http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000593 Cross-selling and up-selling to a web savvy traveller can be quite challenging. For instance, in the youth and independent online travel sector, being typically pioneers and early adopters, these customers are less likely to '˜package' for convenience, says Paul Hastings-Gayle, head of distribution, HostelBookers.com. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000593 as Paul Hastings-Gayle, HostelBookers.com,youth travel,student travel Midcounties Co-op joins Advantage http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000561 35 branches to join consortium Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000561 midcounties, advantage, co-operative Opodo rapped by advertising watchdogs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000540 Website ordered to include handling fees in fares Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000540 opodo, ASA Advantage to join forces with ABTA over Flight Plus http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000511 Consortium slashes cost of franchise scheme Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000511 advantage, managed service scheme TMC goes for green http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000530 Portman Travel unveils 'ËœResponsibly Portman' Corporate Responsibility (CR) initiative Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000530 portman,travel,responsible,sustainable,tourism Travel agent raided by armed robbers http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000506 Agents threatened with gun and knife Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000506 armed robbery, the co-op travel sheffield Agents still confused over ATOL reform changes http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000488 Poll shows 75% do not understand Flight Plus Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000488 ATOL, CAA, guide, agents Travel agency named best employer http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000479 Scottish agents beats off competition to win award Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000479 barrhead, scotland, scottish business awards Agents warned over APD confusion http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000476 Check with your airline partners, agents advised Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000476 APD, ABTA TUI appoints new communications director http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000456 Industry outsider takes top PR role Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000456 TUI, jennings, cull Agents fail to grasp Flight Plus implications, says insurer http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000447 Many don't realise their responsibilities Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000447 flight plus, International Passenger protection Penrose to speak at ABTA Travel Matters http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000419 Further speakers to be announced shortly Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000419 ABTA Travel Matters, John Penrose, TUI Travel, Kane Piries, Mary Rance Advantage offers financial protection to non members http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000394 Scheme opened to new ATOL Flight-Plus holders Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000394 Advantage, agents, financial protection Traveller Counsellors first to meet new ATOL criteria http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000389 Agency to become accredited body Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000389 Travel Counsellors, ATOL, Flight-plus SPAA steps up protest against APD http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000373 Access to online petition is opened up UK-wide Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000373 SPAA, APD Travel students struggle to find jobs http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000346 College leavers are working as waitresses Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000346 students, ABTA, tourism and travel Halsbury Travel buys sports operator http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000359 Popularity of sports tours industry has grown Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000359 Halsbury Travel, acquisition New Flight Plus sales must be included in ATOL renewal http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000344 CAA is writing to ATOL holders and unlicensed agents Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000344 CAA, ATOL, Flight Plus sales Flight Centre goes down under http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000298 Campaign starts on Thursday Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000298 Flight Centre, Australian tourist board AAC offers travel agents discounted membership http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000283 Offer expires April 30 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000283 Association of ATOL Companies, Alan Bowen, Flight Plus ABTA plan to ease Flight Plus costs for members http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000280 Scheme will avoid agents bonding twice Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000280 ABTA, CAA, Flight Plus, bonding CAA to brief on new ATOL scheme http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000267 Reforms will mean changes for the whole industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000267 CAA, ATOL, reforms, education campaign Industry welcomes delay to ATOL certificates http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000265 New ATOL scheme to run from 30 April Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000265 ATOL, CAA, 1 October, certificates ATOL reforms to start on 30 April http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000264 Trade will have until 1 October to adopt the certificate scheme Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000264 ATOL, CAA, 30 April, reform SPAA highlights APD charges to clients http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000261 Association calls for trade to follow Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000261 SPAA, APD, agents, petition Rock legend to speak at Advantage conference http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000241 Singer, pilot and director of liquidated airline will talk about change management Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000241 iron maiden, dickinson, Astraeus Airlines Become a green travel agent http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000234 Why bother? Here are 20 good reasons to find out how travel agents and homeworkers can benefit Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000234 green,travel,agents,homeworkers TUI claims it is outperforming the UK market http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000226 Online sales and differentiated product doing well Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000226 TUI, peter long GTA founder makes travel comeback http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000192 Babai returns to the industry with new venture Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000192 babai, GTA, cendant, travelport, kuoni, G2 Travel Get your rent or mortgage paid for a year http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000206 Airline to dish out andpound;55k so agent can 'live free for a year' Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000206 etihad, mortgage TUI hits back at report predicting the death of high street agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000193 We will survive, says retail giant Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000193 tui, travelsupermarket Private sale website looks to sign agent and operator partners http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000195 Secret Escapes gets funding to secure growth Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000195 secret escapes, valentine Only 11% of Brits book their holiday with high street agents http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000184 TravelSupermarket surveys 5,000 people Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000184 travelsupermarket, bob atkinson ABTA to support phased introduction of ATOL reforms http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000139 CAA admits it will miss April deadline Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000139 ATOL reforms, Mark Tanzer, ABTA, CAA Travel Counsellors celebrates 'lucky' Friday the 13th http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000130 Sales smash previous records Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000130 Travel Counsellors, friday the 13th Happy Monday predicted http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000099 First pay packet of 2012 and holiday to look forward to Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000099 Happy Monday, bookings, peak Olympics will drive 12% of Brits overseas http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000078 ABTA poll investigates where the nation will be during London 2012 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000078 ABTA, olympics, Games, London 2012 Government moves to cut red tape http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000057 ABTA says government report backs its recommendations Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2000057 ABTA, red tape, red tape task force, tourism minister John Penrose, abta chief Mark Tanzer Agents motivated by AITO conference http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151133 Read one agent's personal account Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151133 AITO, claire hunt, independent ABTA celebrates next step to ATOL victory http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151130 Government's Civil Aviation Bill brings good news Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151130 ABTA, tanzer, ATOL Cook shops in fight for survival http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151066 115 stores given till mid-March to prove their worth Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151066 thomas cook shops, co-operative, phil aird-marsh, ian ailles, thomas cook chief executive Two million customers to book holidays this week http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151025 Brace yourselves, it's Blue Monday Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1151025 ABTA, blue monday Record bookings for Midcounties Co-op http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150956 Travel agency enjoys huge growth in store and online Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150956 Midcounties Cooperative Travel, record sales, online, agencies Sustainable Tourism Masterclass to be repeated in spring 2012 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1149766 Earlybird discounts announced for 2012 sustainable tourism masterclass Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1149766 sustainable,tourism,masterclass,2012 New guide to outline todays biggest tourism issue: Carbon http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1149661 Download free spec and Vision pre-publication offer on Carbon Market and Tourism Guide Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1149661 carbon market, sustainable tourism British holidaymakers to cash in on falling Euro http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150933 Holiday and currency exchange bargains on offer Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150933 Euro, exchange rate, bargains, holidays Court ruling throws doubt - again - over what constitutes a package holiday http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150926 Agents urged to take note Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150926 julia, advantage, package, dynamic packaging Teletext survey finds generation of globetrotting tots http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150922 Spain, France and Cornwall top poll for family holidays Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150922 teletext, tots, children, france, spain Social media round-up http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150923 Siren Communications picks this week's best stories Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150923 siren, social media Three Thomas Cook directors to retire http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150887 International firm appointed to find new blood Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150887 Thomas cook, non-executive directors, Peter Middleton, Roger Burnell, Frank Meysman,David Allvey, Bo Lerenius No change at Travel Republic despite sale http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150878 Statement from managing director Kane Pirie Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150878 Travel Republic, sale, dnata, kane pirie Advantage posts smart phone codes on agency windows http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150877 Aim to keep clients in touch with offers 24 hours a day Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150877 Advantage, smart phone codes, latest offers, campaign Korea and Quatar to host COP18 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150884 Qatar to host the 18th conference of the UN Convention on Climate Change 2012 Korea for pre summit meeting Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150884 quatar,cop18,korea,tourism,climate,change,unfcc Air wars: airline loses big legal battle over carbon emissions http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150883 The war of words goes on: global trade war fears brought up again Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150883 eu-ets, carbonemissions,airbus,sustainable,travel,emissions,trading Human rights and tourism who cares and who should care http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150880 Julia Schonharl writes about tourism and human rights in 2012 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150880 tourism,sustainable,human,rights,shonhaerl,julia,sustainable Staff reassured after 75% of Travel Republic sold http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150866 Online agency sold to Emirates' subsidiary, dnata Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150866 Travel Republic, sold, Dnata World Travel Co-op launches its New Year ad campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150864 Adverts promote 'expertise' of agents Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150864 Co-operative travel, ad campaign, Thomas Cook Travel agent pay bucks trend http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150851 Smaller drop in living standards than other professions Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150851 GMB, travel agents, pilots, pay, living standards, value of earnings UK comes top as travellers holiday at home http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150832 Domestic tourism up 7% claims travel website Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150832 Expedia.co.uk, UK, domestic, holidays, Turkey, Spain, London Hotel of the week festive special http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150782 Travelmole checks in to a London hotel for a Christmas break Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150782 park plaza, hotel of the week, hotel review, london No post-Christmas booking surge despite claims http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150830 Website predicted 28 December would be busiest day of the year Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150830 Hotels.com, Advantage, TUI, First Choice, Thomas Cook 24 travel companies collapsed in 2011 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150808 2012 will see more failures, warns Kelkoo Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150808 kelkoo, failures, collapse Thomas Cook launches vital post-Christmas advertising campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150811 Troubled operator woos customers with early booking discounts Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150811 thomas cook, travel, co-operative ABTA unveils travel trends report http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150809 Find out what's hot for 2012 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150809 ABTA, trends Government bans excessive card fees http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150807 Airlines were centre of OFT investigation Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150807 OFT, charges, Which And the most read TravelMole stories in 2011 were... http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150792 See who made the headlines this year Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150792 top stories, travelmole.com, virgin, headlines, news See video of the new-look Oriana http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150804 PandO unveils its newest adults-only ship Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150804 oriana, adults only, PandO cruises Fred Olsen launches TV ad campaign http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150805 We hope agents will benefit, says cruise line Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150805 philpot, fred olsen, lingard IAG secures bmi deal http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150790 There will be job cuts, warns Willie Walsh Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150790 bmi, ba, lufthansa, British Airways, IAG, virgin Kuoni makes African purchase http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150791 Operator to buy Namibia specialist Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150791 namibia, kuoni, africa Fall in love with responsible tourism says planeta http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150771 Responsible tourism week starts 13 Feb 2012 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150771 planeta,responsible,tourism,sustainable UN app lets users calculate carbon footprint http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150770 ...and learn new ways in which they can reduce their emissions through specific actions. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150770 iphone,app,unep,carbon,footprint Mark Watson takes over at tourism concern http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150768 Indefatigable campaigner Tourism Concern director replaced at year end Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150768 tourism,concern,sustainable,tourism,tricia,barnet Bed bank abandons principal status http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150748 Switch to agency role follows 3-month review Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150748 youhotels.com, matt cheevers, bed bank, principal status, agency status Business travel gets an Advantage http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150734 Agents across the globe can work together to service accounts Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150734 Advantage, WIN, global, business travel Thomas Cook staff delivered 'devastating' news http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150691 On the 12th day before Christmas, chain reveals which shops will close Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150691 USDAW, Thomas Cook, co-op, midlands co-op Flight ad banned by advertising watchdog http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150678 Agent must have evidence of flight cost Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150678 ASA, Flight Up, dearflights, advert, flight Plans to save high street retail http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150660 Government report shows a third of high streets are failing Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150660 Mary Portas, Government, high street Page and Moy brand to be scrapped http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150628 Redundancy consultation ends later this month Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150628 page and moy, travelsphere, just you Carnival boss asks for trade support in 2012 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150631 We helped some of you avoid commercial suicide, Dingle tells agents Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150631 leading cruise agents, complete cruise solutions, carnival, dingle CCS dishes out agent awards http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150632 See the list of winners here Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150632 leading cruise agents, complete cruise solutions, carnival, dingle Advantage bolsters hotel programme http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150629 2000 hotels added to 2012 programme Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150629 advantage, hotel programme Travel Counsellors reports 10% rise in sales http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150627 But growth has slowed from the previous year Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150627 travel counsellors, byrne, homeworking, homeworkers Holidays are a basic necessity, finds YouGov survey http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150621 Recession doesn't dampen the holiday spirit Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150621 yougov, holidays, ABTA Lorraine Barnes Burton gets her own award http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150622 AWTE honours CEO for her 'business impact' Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150622 AWTE, lorraine barnes burton, BTA Who won the British Youth Travel Awards? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150620 Find out here Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150620 british youth travel awards, youth Send us your Christmas messages today http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150625 Spread some festive cheer to your industry colleagues Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150625 christmas, festive See what Christmas might have been like - if only they'd scrapped APD http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150619 Don't miss our festive funny Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150619 christmas, APD Trading Standards get tough on financial protection wording http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150610 Agents are urged to be clearer on their websites Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150610 trading standards, bonding, ABTA, financial protection Ryanair checked-in baggage charges rise again http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150611 Charges will increase in peak period Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150611 ryanair, baggage, luggage Travel software company moves to new offices http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150609 Manchester office will allow for staff expansion Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150609 inventive, manchester Send us your Christmas messages today http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150618 It's time to spread some festive cheer Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150618 christmas, festive Website is key for agents' future http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150570 Demand for information, security and online customer service Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150570 agents, websites, edigital TravelMole Time Traveller: Getabed's Mark Hopper http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150582 From YTS trainee to sales director Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150582 time traveller, Mark Hopper, getabed CAA warns passengers about Reliable Holidays http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150543 Agency 'unable to meet its obligations' Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150543 reliable holidays, shenoy and co, economytravels.com Travel agency 'one of UK's fastest growing companies' http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150539 Golf specialist ranked 26th in UK Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150539 golf specialist, virgin fast track 100 league table, you golf travel, golf for heroes, low cost travel, paul evans, sunday times Crystal offers agents free cruises http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150542 Company launches its 'most generous booking incentive' Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150542 crystal cruises, sell 2 sail free Travel 2 launches trade-only luxury brand http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150544 70% of product new to Travel 2 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150544 travel 2, simply luxury by Travel 2, tracy hirsz TUI announces record profit but cuts capacity http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150531 Long hails 'robust performance' Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150531 TUI financial results, TUI profits, peter long Online holiday sales nudge ahead of high street bookings http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150536 TUI Travel admits further shop closures will be necessary Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150536 TUI, Nick Longman Send a festive greeting to the travel world via TravelMole for free! http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150533 Email us your message NOW Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150533 festive greeting, travelmole Scottish agents anger over APD hike http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150527 Government to respond to consultation on December 6 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150527 APD, SPAA, agents, Scottish, tax, Government Operator ceases trading http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150516 Essex company goes into administration after 37 years Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150516 crusader holidays, coach Ryanair put on the spot over its battle with online agents 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http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150481 movember, moustaches, graham, bev fearis, mckenzie Industry warned of Google flight threat http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150494 TITQ: Search giant's new search tool could spark a price war Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150494 google, responsbible travel, yahoo, TITQ Agents advised how to make the most of social media http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150496 TITQ: Industry panel share their top tips Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150496 TITQ, marketing, agency, responsibletravel.com, rock insurance, yahoo, google Agency or in-house? http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150495 TITQ: Experts discuss how best to run an online marketing campaign Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150495 TITQ, marketing, agency, responsibletravel.com, rock insurance Airports manage to cope despite immigration strike http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150483 But extra staff put on standby today in case of knock-on effect Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150483 heathrow, BAA, strikes 100 Co-operative Travel staff are redeployed to TC offices http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150480 But 76 are yet to learn their fate Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150480 thomas cook, travel, co-operative Australian watchdog approves SIA/Virgin tie-up http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150497 Partnership gets the green light Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150497 virgin, singapore, SIA, australia HRG chief puts growth down to flexible model http://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=1150482 TMC profits are up despite 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