Holland confirms abolition of flight tax
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
The Dutch government has confirmed the scrapping of the country’s flight tax after just a year. The tax, which was…
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Pirate threat forces change to world cruise
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
The threat of pirates attacking cruise ships has led to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines re-routeing a world cruise next year…
Registration for Travel Convention opens
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
ABTA today opened registrations for this year’s Travel Convention in Barcelona. Attendance rates have been frozen at 2008 levels with the…
Youth travel brand emerges from social networking
Phil Davies - Apr 30, 2026
A former Club 18-30 boss has started a new youth holiday company aimed at “independently minded” travellers. John Davis, a…
Comtec buys cruise module
Bev - Apr 30, 2026
Comtec has acquired the Traveltradex Cruise module and will rebrand it Travelconnect Cruise. It means Travelconnect users can now search…
Conference programme unveiled for new business travel event
Bev - Apr 30, 2026
Malmaison CEO Robert Cook, Sabre head of Europe Martin Cowley, and HSBC head of procurement David Pritchard are lined up…
Scanners in operation as WHO lifts pandemic alert level
Ian Jarrett - Apr 30, 2026
GENEVA - The UN's World Health Organisation has raised the alert over swine flu to level five - one short…
FCm Travel Solutions builds China footprint
Ian Jarrett - Apr 30, 2026
HONG KONG - FCm Travel Solutions has bolstered its equity operations in Mainland China after becoming one of the first…
Emiratis can’t get enough of Australia
Ian Jarrett - Apr 30, 2026
ABU DHABI - An increased numbers of flights from the United Arab Emirates have prompted a surge in visitors to…
Mexico flights cancelled
Bev - Apr 29, 2026
Major tour operators have cancelled fights to Mexico in light of the outbreak of swine flu. Thomson, First Choice and…
Cruise lines re-route to avoid Mexican ports
Bev - Apr 29, 2026
Cruise lines are switching itineraries to avoid Mexican ports to protect passengers from the risk of swine flu. Royal Caribbean…
What you should say to customers about Mexico flu outbreak
Bev - Apr 29, 2026
ABTA has issued a list of questions and answers designed to help agents properly advise customers about the swine-flu outbreak…
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