New Zealand tourism struggling to cope
Graham Muldoon - Nov 14, 2026
NZ Tourism Ministry figures released last week showed domestic visitors spent $7.2 billion last year, just over 9 per cent…
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Governments must work with travel industry – TravelMole World Travel Market guest comment by World Travel & Tourism Council president Jean-Claude Baumgarten
Phil Davies - Nov 14, 2026
Making our industry understood, creating awareness of its economic and social importance, forecasting its impact on economies and promoting public-private…
No more ‘normal’ years for travel and tourism
Phil Davies - Nov 14, 2026
The travel industry can no longer expect a ‘normal’ year due to terrorism, natural disasters, health crises and other challenges,…
Low costs carriers ‘dictating’ Euro tourism growth
Phil Davies - Nov 14, 2026
The power of no-frills carriers has been highlighted in a report which warns that they are now a “major factor”…
‘Root and branch’ review of PlacesToStay.com planned by new owner
Phil Davies - Nov 14, 2026
The PlacesToStay.com hotel reservation programme, acquired from CNG Travel Group in September is to receive “significant investment” from new owner…
Pegasus aids hotel web distribution
Phil Davies - Nov 14, 2026
Free access to extra value-added services is to be offered to customers of hotel representation services Utell and Unirez by…
Amadeus and Comtec develop web-based system for independent agents
Phil Davies - Nov 14, 2026
AgentWizard, a new travel booking and information services portal for independent agents, has been developed by Amadeus UK and Comtec.…
Norwich airport expects 33% rise in passengers
Phil Davies - Nov 14, 2026
Passengers using Norwich airport are expected to exceed a record 600,000 this year. The forecast figure will represent a 33%…
Changing face of travel
Graham Muldoon - Nov 13, 2026
Where to for the traditional travel agent in this ever changing world? As travellers are bombarded with many and varied…
Air New Zealand releases special fares to try new Boeing 777
Graham Muldoon - Nov 11, 2026
To celebrate the entry of the first of eight new Boeing 777-200ERs into the fleet, Air New Zealand has launched…
Government scheme must be backed by hard cash – TravelMole Comment by Jeremy Skidmore
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
The plan to replace the outdated air travel organiser’s licensing (ATOL) bonds is a step in the right direction, but…
‘Global warming threat to Med holidays’
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Most Mediterranean seaside resorts will become out of bounds during the peak summer, a climate change expert has warned. Dr…
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