Russian resort wins Winter Olympics vote
Ian Jarrett - Jul 05, 2026
GUATEMALA - The Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi has been chosen to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, beating South…
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New Tourism Australia Chairman Appointed
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 05, 2026
Tourism Australia has announced that Rick Allert AM, currently Chair of Coles Group Limited, will become the new Chair of Tourism…
Margaret Hodge lands responsibility for tourism
Phil Davies - Jul 05, 2026
Former industry minister Margaret Hodge has been handed the tourism brief as part of changes at the Department of Culture,…
English Riviera adds online booking to website
Phil Davies - Jul 05, 2026
The English Riviera Tourist Board is to attract direct bookings via a revamped website. The new-look site for Torquay, Paignton and…
Online agency denies overseas bookings hit by terror alerts
Phil Davies - Jul 05, 2026
Online travel agency Travel Republic has disputed claims by Hoseasons that people are switching bookings to the UK following the…
BA and Ryanair see load factors decline
Phil Davies - Jul 05, 2026
British Airways says it is too early to gauge the effect of last weekend’s failed terrorist attacks on Glasgow airport…
Costa to market Asian cruises with Singapore
Phil Davies - Jul 05, 2026
Cruise company Costa has inked a global strategic marketing partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. Both companies will collaborate in…
Libra claims late bookings turnaround
Phil Davies - Jul 05, 2026
Libra Holidays has reported a turnaround in sales this month following a “tough and challenging” booking period for the industry.…
100 families sign for Butlins timeshare option
Phil Davies - Jul 05, 2026
Around 100 families have signed up to become members of Butlins new timeshare-style scheme called BlueSkies. A lead-in of £6,000…
iTravel Ten……………..a countdown of …………….
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 05, 2026
The iTravel Ten is a countdown of the most popular countries among Australian youth travellers, as revealed in the iTravel…
Major events a vital part of NZ’s tourism strategy
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 05, 2026
Investing in major events offshore and at home is an important part of New Zealand's economic development and tourism strategies,…
Forget the Aussie winter
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 05, 2026
Australia is in the grip of one of the coldest, most miserable winters in years. So what greater inspiration could…
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