Former Britannia boss dies
Phil Davies - Oct 30, 2026
Derek Davison, former managing director, chairman and chief executive of Britannia Airways, has died aged 84. Davison, who retired in…
Categories: Destination
Interest rate rises hitting London weekend breaks?
Phil Davies - Oct 30, 2026
UK hotels performed "solidly" in September after a poor summer, according to preliminary monthly figures released today by PKF Hotel…
Thomas Cook Airlines increases leg-room
Phil Davies - Oct 30, 2026
The economy seat pitch on Thomas Cook Airlines’ long-haul flights is to be increased to 33 inches from next May.The…
Armani takes hotel style to new heights
Bev - Oct 30, 2026
A hotel designed by Giorgio Armani opens in Dubai in late 2008. The 160-room hotel will be part of Armani…
WTTC unveils Tourism for Tomorrow judges
Phil Davies - Oct 30, 2026
Judges for the 2008 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards have been confirmed by the World Travel & Tourism Council.The Awards, which…
Travel advisory against Fiji hopefully not punishment
John Alwyn-Jones - Oct 30, 2026
Deposed Leader of the opposition in Fiji Mick Beddoes told Fiji Broadcasting that travel advisories now in place by neighbouring…
Goodbye Helen
John Alwyn-Jones - Oct 30, 2026
Helen Davies, talented Assistant Manager at the Singapore Tourism Board has announced her departure from the role and also that…
Swedes get a buzz
John Alwyn-Jones - Oct 30, 2026
A Reuters report says that while it's not everyone's dream destination, in Sweden thousands of visitors each year head to remote…
Singapore is hot!
John Alwyn-Jones - Oct 30, 2026
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International's annual 'Asia Connect' conference in Singapore this year was "thoroughly one of the most…
Ryanair and in-flight mobiles get thumbs down
Phil Davies - Oct 29, 2026
Ryanair has been voted the worst airline by British travellers for the second year running. A third of people in…
SAS grounds Q400s after third incident
Phil Davies - Oct 29, 2026
SAS is to stop flying Bombardier Q400 turboprops after a string of crash landings blamed on landing gear malfunctions, the airline's…
On Holiday Group gives trade access to private overseas accommodation
Phil Davies - Oct 29, 2026
Five thousand private villas and apartments in eight countries are to become available for booking by agents and operators. Steve…
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