Meeting venues: bigger is better….maybe
David - Jan 03, 2025
When it comes to conventions, the mantra is more, more, more as expansion continues with many US cities enlarging their…
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Flying so safe now your biggest risk is on the ground
David - Jan 03, 2025
Despite higher fees and fewer seats, the airlines have some good news ending the holiday season and starting a new…
‘Spa’ ban threatens Maldives’ tourism
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
Exclusive resorts in the Maldives are fighting a ban on their luxury spas and health centres after the government shut…
Staff reassured after 75% of Travel Republic sold
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
Online travel agency Travel Republic was hoping to reassure staff today after the company sold 75% of its shares to…
Co-op launches its New Year ad campaign
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
Co-operative Travel has launched its annual TV ad campaign and is offering January bookers money-off coupons in Co-op food stores.…
Emissons scheme branded ineffective
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
The new emissions tax will hike airfares while doing little to help the environment according to a new report. The…
Fast-track Olympic scheme could cause airport delays
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
A new scheme to fast-track Olympic athletes, coaches and officials through Heathrow for London 2012 could mean delays for other…
Rupert Murdoch deletes tweet about UK holidays
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has criticised Britons for taking too many holidays. The 80-year old has recently joined messaging site…
New Year Honour for WTM chair Fiona Jeffery
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
World Travel Market chair Fiona Jeffery has been appointed OBE in the New Year Honours list in recognition of her…
Qantas passengers in nosedive get huge compensation
Diane - Jan 03, 2025
Qantas passengers on board an Airbus A330 when it nosedived in 2008 have been awarded up to £250,000 compensation each.…
Honours for Contiki Travel founder, WTM chair
Ian Jarrett - Jan 03, 2025
Founder of Contiki Travel John Anderson has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Developed in…
The Louvre is world’s most visited museum
Ian Jarrett - Jan 03, 2025
The Louvre in Paris was the world’s most popular museum last year with a record 8.8 million visitors to the…
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