Comment by J. Skidmore: How we’d all love to be in Kirker’s shoes
- Jan 27, 2025
I've always liked Chris Kirker.He an amiable chap and he runs a good quality tour operator.And over the years his…
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Rapid Travel brand to disappear
- Jan 24, 2025
Telewest Travel has integrated Rapid Travel Solutions into the core brand.Telewest Travel, which supplies broadband communications, bought Rapid Travel Solutions…
OTC gets a positive result
- Jan 24, 2025
OTC recorded its first positive EBITDA in 2002.The online agency has reported EBDITA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, Tax and Amortisation)…
Worldspan bags Worldchoice
- Jan 23, 2025
Worldchoice has selected Worldspan as its preferred GDS.The agent consortium boasts around 700 agent members in the UK. They will…
Two ways to cheaper stays at Accor
- Jan 22, 2025
Sofitel is offering discounts to agents who secure bookings for the luxury hotel brand.The new scheme, called "challenge your emotions",…
Comment by Jeremy Skidmore: Travel Weekly right to Savage awards
- Jan 21, 2025
The recent Travel Weekly awards at the Grosvenor House was a welcome change from previous events.Several years ago TTG decided…
Comment by Jeremy Skidmore: Travel agent link-up the way forward
- Jan 21, 2025
A little while ago I wrote a column saying that it was time the major independent travel agents' alliances joined…
Travelcare gets Beaumont
- Jan 20, 2025
Thomas Cook's Mike Beaumont is joining Travelcare in May to head strategic development.Mr Beamont, 47, is leaving Thomas Cook after…
Call-link claiming 30% market share by end of Q1
- Jan 20, 2025
Call-link Communications is rebranding and claims it will soon carry 30 percent of all holiday booking traffic following a series…
Strawberry Travel ceases trading
- Jan 20, 2025
Strawberry Travel, which also traded as Direct Travel Training Ltd has gone out of business.The London-based agent, which started life…
Chairman of UK tourism body named
- Jan 20, 2025
Sir Michael Lickiss will take over as the chairman of the British Tourist Association, making him the first chairman for…
Carlson Wagonlit seals China venture
- Jan 17, 2025
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has formed a joint venture travel management company in China.CWT had been working in partnership with the…
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