Breaking News
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Ex-Thomas Cook chiefs join Barrhead
Scottish chain has big expansion plans
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Report says almost half of Brits haven't visited a travel agent in the last decade
Kayak claims 47% haven't used an agent in 10 years
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CTO to close UK office
New York office is also set to close
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Flybe unveils new name
Rebrand will finish next year
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Thomas Cook chiefs barred from speaking to ministers before collapse
Furious unions accuse Government of 'failure on a grand scale'
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Serial stowaway caught again
She's charged with criminal trespass at Chicago airport
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Fankhauser refuses to pay back bonus to help former staff
MPs say refusal makes his repeated apologies 'ring hollow'
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Union boss hits out at 'Tory dogma' that let Thomas Cook 'go to the wall'
Fankhauser grilled by MPs today
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What went wrong at Thomas Cook
EasyJet slammed for launching Birmingham to Edinburgh flights
TUI announces massive expansion following Thomas Cook collapse
TUI reveals plans to grab market share straight after Thomas Cook collapse
Hays Travel buys all 555 Thomas Cook shops
Updated: Crunch meeting for Thomas Cook postponed
Thomas Cook staff could be in line for thousands in compensation
Virgin Atlantic reveals plans for 80 new routes at Heathrow
Thomas Cook admits race against time to raise an extra £200 million
Agents told to stop naming and shaming suppliers in Thomas Cook fallout
Thomas Cook customers warned of multiple scams
Small handful of Thomas Cook shops re-opened today
Thomas Cook files for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection
Government to fast-track Thomas Cook investigation
Marriott shakes up distribution model with Expedia deal
Thomas Cook collapse latest
Bidding wars break out for ex-Thomas Cook shops
Crew member breaks down on one of last ever Thomas Cook flights
G Adventures launches new animal welfare policy
Cook collapse sees Tunisia lose half of UK visitors overnight
Thomas Cook chiefs barred from speaking to ministers before collapse
Union boss hits out at 'Tory dogma' that let Thomas Cook 'go to the wall'
Call to ban air miles reward schemes
Jet2 adds more ski flights
Protests by Thomas Cook workers
Unions outraged that PM refused to save Thomas Cook after German rescue deal for Condor
AIRLINE
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Hacking threat forces Qantas to remove Frequent Flyer ID from boarding passes
Membership numbers deleted to prevent fraud
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Delta to take stake in LATAM
Deal is a blow to American Airlines
HOTEL AND RESORT
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Queensgate buys US hotel brand
Plans to take it into Europe
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Hong Kong hotels suffer 50% drop in business
Occupancy down to as low as 20%
DESTINATION
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Merlin to open Legoland theme park in China
Park due to open in 2023
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Countdown to ABTA Travel Convention in Tokyo
Listen to our Japan podcast
BUSINESS TRAVEL
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American Express GBT appoints information security chief
'Visionary executive' joins the team
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Theme chosen for Advantage Business Travel Symposium
See who is speaking at London event
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sports travel
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Winners announced in this year's Ski Club awards
See who was voted best ski operator, resort and airline
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Crystal Ski adds Austrian resort this winter
Two hotels on offer
TOUR OPERATOR
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Scott Dunn appoints head of sales for Europe
New sales chief for 'challenging' market
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Balkan Holidays appoints regional sales manager
Maternity cover for Northern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales
TRAVEL AGENT
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TIPTO appoints eighth Agent Ambassador
Do you have what it takes to join the programme?
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TIPTO unveils dates for roadshows
Events planned across the UK
CRUISE
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Speakers confirmed for CLIA River Cruise Conference
Event takes place next month
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Princess Cruises takes delivery of Sky Princess
Inaugural cruise departs on October 20
LUXURY
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Hotel group eyes Saudi luxury market
Oyo signs major deal as destination opens up for tourism
TECHNOLOGY
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Voice technology in travel: challenges and limitations
Why the new 'disruptor' still has a way to go
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Secret Escapes appoints new CFO
Previous travel roles include lastminute and Holiday Autos
GREEN TRAVEL
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Thailand warns jet skiing tourists not to disturb whales
Tourists were chasing Bryde's whales on jet skis
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Call to ban air miles reward schemes
They encourage excessive flying, says climate report
FROM OUR BLOG
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A golfer's dream
Hotel of the Week: The American Club, Kohler
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Daytona, the capital of US motor sport
Graham McKenzie explains why you should send clients to this racy seaside resort
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Stay cool in this chilled Florida hang out
Blog: New Smyrna Beach
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Mole Expert Hub: How visitors experience Baltimore and Maryland
Different visitor perceptions and experiences
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Great Lakes USA Expands with New Members
The Great Lakes USA has expanded its membership and welcomed Visit Pittsburgh and Experience Columbus as partners into the consortium
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Culinary scene in Cleveland - where banks make great restaurants
Visionary chefs take over elegant and stately bank buildings
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Visit Detroit and Pure Michigan Host the Trade at Highclere Castle
Visit Detroit and Pure Michigan hosted a very special, exclusive VIP trade event at the film location of Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle near Newbury.
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