Sue Biggs is back at the coal face
Ian Jarrett - Nov 20, 2026
LONDON - Former Kuoni UK head Sue Biggs, a name well known to Asia’s travel trade, is to return to…
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THAI promises: “We’ll be aggressive”
Ian Jarrett - Nov 20, 2026
BANGKOK - Thai Airways is still awaiting government approval of its 10-year plan – and it will need to be…
Will greed cook the goose for Singapore?
Ian Jarrett - Nov 20, 2026
SINGAPORE – A prominent Australian travel wholesaler was reflecting this week on why he won’t be taking any of his…
Of fish heads and expensive hotel rooms
Ian Jarrett - Nov 20, 2026
by Yeoh Siew Hoon I read a report the other day that fish head may soon end up on the…
A380: White Elephant or Lion King?
Ian Jarrett - Nov 20, 2026
BANGKOK – While passengers – including the media – flying the inaugural Airbus A380 flight from Singapore to Sydney went…
Sofitel to create two new brands
Ian Jarrett - Nov 20, 2026
BEIJING - Sofitel Luxury Hotels has officially launched its strategic plan to elevate the brand into the premium end of…
CAA unveils plans for 15.6% rise in Heathrow price caps
Bev - Nov 20, 2026
The CAA is proposing to increase price caps at Heathrow by 15.6% to £11.97 per passenger in 2008/09. Unveiling its…
Record profits for easyJet
Bev - Nov 20, 2026
Easyjet has reported record pre-tax profit of £201.9m in its preliminary results for the 12 months to September 30. The…
CAA starts ATOL shake-up consultation
Phil Davies - Nov 20, 2026
A series of road shows for the travel industry will be run as part of the consultation process on the…
Death of ABTA stalwart Howard Neve
Phil Davies - Nov 20, 2026
Former ABTA treasurer Howard Neve, managing director of Town's Travel, died on Sunday after a long illness.Neve, in his late…
Paula Lacey takes up new role at The Network
Phil Davies - Nov 20, 2026
Paula Lacey has joined field marketing company The Network as business development director from Thomas Cook. Lacey was head of…
HRG unveils first-half results
Bev - Nov 20, 2026
Hogg Robinson Group has reported “encouraging” first half financial performance, with EBITA up 14% to £13.2 million. The group said…
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