More people opt for DIY holidays – poll
Phil Davies - Oct 08, 2026
The number of people opting to organise independent holidays rather than take traditional packages is on the rise, according to…
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United looks worldwide for new survival strategy
David - Oct 08, 2026
United Airlines’ decision to cut US flights and fly more international routes was termed “dramatic” and “a sea change.” The…
Holidays 4U gets new boss
Phil Davies - Oct 08, 2026
Ex-Sunmed and Inspirations Holidays executive Karen Vyse has become boss of Turkey specialist operator Holidays 4U. As managing director of the…
Flybe claims record carryings
Phil Davies - Oct 08, 2026
Low cost carrier Flybe saw passenger numbers rise by 30% in September to a record of almost 389,000 on the…
Policeman admits killing two British tourists
- Oct 08, 2026
A Thai police sergeant has reportedly admitted killing two British backpackers after going on the run for several weeks. As…
UK hotels get £5m cash injection
Phil Davies - Oct 08, 2026
A £5 million investment has been earmarked for developing Choice Hotels’ branded properties in the UK. UK-based hotel company CHE…
TBI shares push ahead
- Oct 08, 2026
There were few moves of any consequence for travel and tourism shares as London’s equity markets stagnated. The FTSE 100…
Comment by J.Skidmore: Abandon discounting at your peril
Ginny McGrath - Oct 08, 2026
Desperate times require desperate measures. Lunn Poly chief Derek Jones announced that, for the first time in five years, the…
Is ‘niche’ the way forward for the majority of tour operators and agents?
- Oct 07, 2026
The dramatic rise in independent travel, coupled with the increasing strength of the industry's leading players, is leading many to…
Even smoother sailing ahead for Tauck?
David - Oct 07, 2026
Small-ship sea and river cruises will be key growth areas in the future for Tauck World Discovery. Said company president…
Galileo lands a big one
David - Oct 07, 2026
Galileo International Inc. announced Best Western International became the 100th hotel company to implement Inside Shopper, its highest level of…
A taste of the Caribbean
David - Oct 07, 2026
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is offering agent training evenings in Jersey and Guernsey later this month. The free events…
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