Comment: High street agents losing out to OTAs
Linsey McNeill - May 30, 2026
Global online travel retail sales rose 11% increase in 2011 as a result of a general shift in bookings from…
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OTA joins Midcounties’ consortium
Linsey McNeill - May 30, 2026
Online travel agency Blue Bay Travel has joined a new consortium formed by Midcounties Co-operative. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Blue…
Rail Europe steps into Italy
Diane - May 29, 2026
Rail Europe has been appointed to sell UK rail tickets for the new Italian high speed trains which began running…
New commercial manager for Advantage
Diane - May 29, 2026
Advantage has appointed Victoria Jones as a commercial manager to join the team led by John Sullivan. Victoria has previously…
Abacus adds more net fares with SmartPrice
Ian Jarrett - May 29, 2026
More than 20,000 Abacus-connected travel agents across Asia Pacific now have access to more than five million origin and destination…
Ireland ready for The Gathering 2013
Ian Jarrett - May 29, 2026
Ireland is ready to welcome from overseas the 70 million people of Irish descent. Targetting those who can claim to…
TUI stamps out speculation about new CEO
Bev - May 25, 2026
TUI has issued a statement following speculation in a German magazine about its senior management team. Manager Magazin reported that…
ABTA using festivals and Facebook to engage with younger consumers
Bev - May 25, 2026
ABTA is trying to grab the attention of young consumers by going to summer festivals and launching a Facebook page.…
A&K optimistic for Egypt
Ian Jarrett - May 24, 2026
As Egyptians go to the polls this week in the country’s first free presidential election, Abercrombie & Kent, which has…
Hogg Robinson announces rise in profits
Linsey McNeill - May 23, 2026
Hogg Robinson Group has announced a 33% increase in dividend payments following a 5% rise in revenue for the year.…
Firms could exploit Flight Plus “loophole”, insists travel expert
Linsey McNeill - May 23, 2026
Large travel companies may still try to exploit a possible loophole in the new ATOL regulations to avoid paying millions…
Small ships booking boost for JTG
Ian Jarrett - May 21, 2026
Niche and river cruise specialists eWaterways Australia will partner Jetset Travelworld Group (JTG) to bring worldwide small ship cruising options…
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