Thomas Cook TV promotes cut-price mobile calls
Phil Davies - Apr 22, 2026
Thomas Cook TV has signed a deal to offer a low cost mobile phone service for holidaymakers. The agreement with SIM4travel…
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SPAA annual quiz dates announced
Phil Davies - Apr 22, 2026
The Scottish Passenger Agents Association has announced the dates for its 2005 SPAA Quiz. The annual, membership only event, kicks…
Holiday spend of over £600 predicted in next quarter
Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2026
An average of £632 is to be spent on holidays by UK consumers in the next three months, according to…
Travelsphere opts for Amadeus
Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2026
Leading direct-sell operator Travelsphere Holdings has switched GDSs to Amadeus. The parent company of Travelsphere Holidays and Page & Moy…
ABTA signs up to global agents body
Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2026
ABTA is one of eight industry bodies who have signed up for a new global alliance. The World Travel Agents Associations…
New Liverpool-Dublin ferry launch
Phil Davies - Apr 21, 2026
A new Liverpool–based company is poised to launch a low cost fast-ferry service to Ireland. Irish Sea Express.com is to…
TC turns agents into ‘partners’
Ginny McGrath - Apr 21, 2026
Thomas Cook-owned UP Trips claims agents can benefit from using the technology it has developed to boost its online direct…
Eight British tourists killed by man “playing chicken”
- Apr 21, 2026
The deaths of eight British tourists in South Africa were caused by a mentally-ill man who was playing “chicken” on…
Budget claims spark angry agent response
Phil Davies - Apr 20, 2026
Ireland's biggest package operator claims to have significantly increased bookings after cutting commission to travel agents and encouraging customers to…
Airline service falls in the US
Phil Davies - Apr 20, 2026
Airline service in the US is getting worse and only one major carrier was among those ranked best for performance,…
Hong Kong reports record figures
Phil Davies - Apr 20, 2026
Hong Kong enjoyed a record number of arrivals in January and February, despite negative publicity surrounding Asia following the tsunami.…
Independents shine in tourism awards
Ginny McGrath - Apr 20, 2026
The cream of English tourism were recognised in a glittering awards ceremony this week. Among the winners of the Enjoy…
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