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ABTA signs up to global agents body

Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2025

ABTA is one of eight industry bodies who have signed up for a new global alliance. The World Travel Agents Associations…

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New Liverpool-Dublin ferry launch

Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2025

A new Liverpool–based company is poised to launch a low cost fast-ferry service to Ireland. Irish Sea Express.com is to…

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TC turns agents into ‘partners’

Ginny McGrath - Apr 21, 2025

Thomas Cook-owned UP Trips claims agents can benefit from using the technology it has developed to boost its online direct…

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Galileo expands non-air offering

Ginny McGrath - Apr 21, 2025

Galileo has struck a deal with a sister company to offer agents access to over 17,000 self-catering properties world wide.…

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Hogg Robinson buys NY firm

Ginny McGrath - Apr 21, 2025

Hogg Robinson, owners of BTI, has bought a New York-based business travel company and meetings and incentive planner. The acquisition…

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Budget claims spark angry agent response

Phil Davies - Apr 20, 2025

Ireland's biggest package operator claims to have significantly increased bookings after cutting commission to travel agents and encouraging customers to…

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Airline service falls in the US

Phil Davies - Apr 20, 2025

Airline service in the US is getting worse and only one major carrier was among those ranked best for performance,…

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Hong Kong reports record figures

Phil Davies - Apr 20, 2025

Hong Kong enjoyed a record number of arrivals in January and February, despite negative publicity surrounding Asia following the tsunami.…

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Independents shine in tourism awards

Ginny McGrath - Apr 20, 2025

The cream of English tourism were recognised in a glittering awards ceremony this week. Among the winners of the Enjoy…

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Paper tickets to go by 2007

Phil Davies - Apr 19, 2025

Airlines will stop printing tickets by the end of 2007, as part of continuing attempts to cut costs, according to…