Noel Josephides on ABTA knocking, rolling eyes and package travel
Diane - May 10, 2026
I am asked daily why I decided to put myself forward for the Chairman's role - usually with a rolling…
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ABTA confirms two candidates for chairman
Diane - May 09, 2026
ABTA has confirmed that Roger Allard, executive chairman All Leisure Group PLC, and Noel Josephides, managing director Sunvil Holidays, have…
How to crack the China travel trade
Ian Jarrett - May 09, 2026
Travel researchers, Carolyn Childs and Bronwyn White of MyTravelResearch.com, together with travel and tourism communications and China market specialist, Andrea…
It’s TIME for West Sumatra to shine
Ian Jarrett - May 08, 2026
Indonesia's annual travel mart, the Tourism Indonesia Mart & Expo (TIME) will this year take place in Padang, the capital…
Indian agents strike in protest at commission cuts
Ian Jarrett - May 07, 2026
Four thousand travel agents throughout India plan to strike today in protest at "unethical practices" by airlines. Agents have called…
Express Ticketing puts agents in the fast lane
Ian Jarrett - May 07, 2026
The Express Ticketing business driving the independent agency networks Select and Independent Travel Group in Australia is recording 15% growth…
Helen Wong’s team share the pain for charity
Ian Jarrett - May 07, 2026
China travel specialist Helen Wong and members of her staff last weekend clocked up laps in the annual Hills Relay…
Agent’s plea to suppliers: Don’t make us pay for your delays
Linsey McNeill - May 07, 2026
Travel agents have welcomed Thomas Cook's launch of a dedicated trade phone line but one urged the tour operator to…
McEwan on Allard and Josephides: ‘May the best man win’
Linsey McNeill - May 07, 2026
Outgoing ABTA chairman John McEwan has given his backing to both men who have emerged as possible candidates to take…
Indian agents strike over commission cuts
Bev - May 07, 2026
Four thousand travel agents throughout India are on strike today in protest at "unethical practices" by airlines. Agents have called…
Industry survey pinpoints payment issues
Ian Jarrett - May 07, 2026
First of its kind research exploring the views of more than1,500 respondents from across the travel industry globally has questioned…
Thomas Cook hires extra staff following agent complaints
Linsey McNeill - May 03, 2026
Thomas Cook has provided a new 0844 dedicated phone line for third-party travel agents but it is urging them to…
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