British tourists held up at gunpoint in Rio
Phil Davies - Nov 27, 2026
A group of 18 British tourists were reportedly held up by a gang with automatic rifles and grenades within minutes…
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Agents ‘mis-selling’ travel insurance face regulation
Phil Davies - Nov 24, 2026
The Government has signalled action against agents found to be mis-selling travel insurance. Economic secretary to the Treasury Ed Balls…
Hays Travel opts for Amadeus
Phil Davies - Nov 24, 2026
Hays Travel has chosen Amadeus as its sole distribution partner in the UK. This latest signing brings Amadeus’ market share in…
Thomson sells 10 agencies to ex-sales chief
Phil Davies - Nov 24, 2026
Former Thomson sales and marketing director Miles Morgan has acquired 10 travel agencies from his former company and is setting…
Hotels4u.com checks in with £3m profit
Phil Davies - Nov 24, 2026
Trade-only accommodation supplier Hotels4u.com has claimed a pre-tax profit of £3 million in its third year of operation. The company,…
King crowned sales chief at FCm
Phil Davies - Nov 24, 2026
FCm Travel Solutions is to develop a European sales team following the appointment of Kevin King as EMEA sales director.…
‘Revolution’ in agents’ dynamic packaging claimed
Phil Davies - Nov 23, 2026
Agents are being offered a tool providing own-brand websites with access to bonded dynamic packaging by Flexibletrips. The I-Frame technology…
Kosmar set to enter Western Med in 2007
Bev - Nov 23, 2026
XL Leisure Group’s newly acquired Greece and Turkey specialist Kosmar will enter the Western Med for the first time in…
Youtravel.com launches cash incentive
Bev - Nov 23, 2026
New online accommodation-only specialist youtravel.com is offering agents a £10 cash incentive for any hotel booking until November 30. Agents…
$740 million Mohegan expansion will bring new convention business
David - Nov 23, 2026
No new convention space is being added, but Mohegan Sun’s announced $740 million expansion should add dramatically to its convention…
San Antonio hotel occupancy high even by Texas standards
David - Nov 23, 2026
The hotel industry should reach an average occupancy of 75% next year, or higher than any other city in Texas.…
Travelzoo claims surge in UK useage
Phil Davies - Nov 21, 2026
Travelzoo claims to have received more than 2.8 million clicks on travel offers provided on a ‘top 20’ email newsletter…
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