J Skidmore Comment: More flexibility needed on US visa rules
Phil Davies - Apr 08, 2026
I was recently invited to a press briefing on the latest changes surrounding visa travel to the US. Even the…
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[THURS POSS]Internet cruise bookings topping out at 20%?
David - Apr 08, 2026
At least one travel agent who sells the product thinks cruise line bookings by individuals via the internet are reaching…
Pegasus adds Amex
David - Apr 08, 2026
Pegasus Commission Processing has added American Express’s European subsidiary. “Pegasus has had a long running head start in this area.…
Business travel sector urged to shun no-frills
Ginny McGrath - Apr 07, 2026
ITM National Conference Special: Traditional airlines are hitting back in their battle with low cost carriers by focusing on value…
Cendant buys Flairview
Ginny McGrath - Apr 07, 2026
Cendant Travel Distribution Services (TDS) has bought a Sydney-based hotel distributor that grosses $150m bookings annually. Cendant says the purchase…
UK businesses hope for bumper Easter
Ginny McGrath - Apr 07, 2026
The UK’s tourism providers are optimistic for a good Easter according to VisitBritain, but weather forecasts for the coming weekend…
Lastminute.com share price drops again
- Apr 07, 2026
Travel and tourism shares endured a downward trend yesterday as London’s equity markets suffered small losses. The FTSE 100 index…
Have you got what it takes?
Ginny McGrath - Apr 07, 2026
The Tourism Society is looking for a new chief executive. The organisation aims to support the tourism industry by providing…
Barcelona votes against bullfighting
- Apr 07, 2026
Councillors in Barcelona have voted to declare their opposition to bullfighting in a move observers say could lead to the…
Tour guide’s snappy move saves girl’s life
- Apr 07, 2026
An Australian tour guide is being hailed a hero after he fought a huge saltwater crocodile to save the life…
Cool film-lovers head for Norway
- Apr 07, 2026
Anyone heading for the wilds of northern Norway – and it is appreciated that it is not one of the…
First Choice drops Costa Brava
- Apr 06, 2026
Spain’s Costa Brava, recognised by many as the birthplace of the package holiday, has reportedly been dropped by the tour…
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