UK inbound tourism prospects improve
Phil Davies - Apr 08, 2026
Prospects for inbound tourism to the UK continue to improve despite the Madrid bombings and other terrorist alerts. More than…
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Flexibility is the way to survive, say key industry figures
Ginny McGrath - Apr 08, 2026
UK travel agents and operators are confident that the recent terrorist attacks will not devastate the industry, but businesses must…
London to get on the international convention map?
Ginny McGrath - Apr 08, 2026
A committee of experts has been gathered to decide whether London should get a purpose-built convention centre because it says…
BMI increases carryings after “weathering the storm”
Phil Davies - Apr 08, 2026
The BMI group of airlines has seen an “encouraging” rise in passengers in the first quarter of 2004. The group’s…
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…
[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…
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