Spanish chain outlines UK expansion plans
Phil Davies - Nov 30, 2026
Spanish chain Barcelo Hotels & Resorts is to establish itself in the UK through the management of four-star hotel group Paramount…
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English tourism awards finalists unveiled
Phil Davies - Nov 30, 2026
Tourism’s commitment to sustainability and the environment will be recognised for the first time in the 2008 Enjoy England Awards…
Lastminute.com hits 2m unique users a week
Phil Davies - Nov 30, 2026
Lastminte.com has claimed record users in 2007, with the site attracting two million unique users a week for the first…
Brits prefer to holiday with friends, says Butlins
Bev - Nov 30, 2026
A Butlins survey of almost 2,000 Brits has found that 66% of adults prefer taking holidays with their friends, often…
Dosomethingdifferent.com launches trade site
Bev - Nov 30, 2026
Dosomethingdifferent.com is launching a dedicated site for the travel trade tomorrow (Friday). The site will allow agencies and tour operators…
Vertical Group becomes ABTA Travel Partner
Bev - Nov 30, 2026
Vertical Group has become an ABTA Travel Partner in a bid to form a closer relationship with the organisation and…
Aer Arann introduces ‘Happy Hour’ fares
Bev - Nov 30, 2026
Aer Arann has introduced ‘Happy Hour’ fares to its website to encourage travellers from the UK to visit Ireland. Special…
Tour operators turning to VAX
David - Nov 29, 2026
Seven leading tour operators are starting to be available exclusively through Trisept Solutions' travel agent booking portal, VAX VacationAccess and…
Holidaybreak looking for acquisition opportunities
Bev - Nov 29, 2026
Holidaybreak revealed it is looking for further acquisition opportunities as it unveiled headline profit before tax of £40 million for…
Long: We blundered on commissions
Jeremy Skidmore - Nov 29, 2026
TUI Travel chief executive Peter Long admitted the company had blundered by cutting commission to independent agents and vowed to…
Harvey World Travel brand expected to grow
Jeremy Skidmore - Nov 29, 2026
Harvey World Travel is set for a stronger high street presence following parent Stella’s purchase of Global Travel Group. The…
Suppliers regaining control of travel content online
Phil Davies - Nov 29, 2026
Travel suppliers are taking increased control on their own content online at the potential expense of web-based intermediaries, ABTA Travel…
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