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Lastminute on the acquisition trail

- Jan 14, 2026

Lastminute.com has bought UK hotel and conference booking agency, First Option Hotel Reservations Ltd (First Option) for £12.1 million. The…

New chairman for GBTA

- Jan 14, 2026

Carlson Wagonlit executive vice-president EMEA Richard Lovell will take over as chairman of the Guild of Business Travel Agents (GBTA)…

BA may accept sky marshals

- Jan 14, 2026

British Airways has stated that it will accept sky marshals on its flights – as long as it can be…

EasyJet still online leader

- Jan 13, 2026

EasyJet was the clear leader in the UK online transport sector at the end of last year according to the…

US hotel websites under the spotlight

- Jan 13, 2026

Accommodation websites in the US will be put under close scrutiny by a report that is launching in March. The…

Journalists warned on SARS reporting

- Jan 12, 2026

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has warned the consumer media not to “fan the flames of public fear” when reporting…

TIA: Agents should tell clients to check passports now

- Jan 09, 2026

The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) is encouraging agents to tell their clients to check the expiry date on…

BA in talks over missile protection system

- Jan 08, 2026

British Airways has reportedly been having talks with the defence company BAE systems regarding the possibility of installing missile-deflecting lasers…

Delta testing whether perks will lure business travelers

- Jan 08, 2026

Might perks such as more leg room and free newspapers lure more business air travelers? Delta Air Lines is hoping…

US business travel recovery to stall?

- Jan 08, 2026

With recent deteriorating airline conditions, might previously optimistic predictions about business travel growth have to be revised? Yes, says Kevin…