US snowstorms create havoc for airports
Ginny McGrath - Jan 24, 2026
Ferocious blizzards continue to cause chaos at US airports, with dozens of flights grounded, including some from Britain. East Coast…
Categories: Operators
Agents should charge for advising public
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
Travel agents have been urged to start charging customers for advice to avoid being fleeced for information by direct bookers.…
Operators “paying too much” to agents
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
Tour operators are paying far too much commission to underserving agents who offer poor levels of service, a seminar was…
Sri Lanka travel advice revised
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has lifted restrictions on travel to tsunami-hit areas of Sri Lanka. The FCO has revised…
UK to benefit from influx of Chinese tourists
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
The UK is in line for an inbound tourism boost from China after the lifting of travel restrictions. The UK is…
Celebrity Cruises to sail in Asia
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
Celebrity Cruises is to sail in the Far East and South Pacific for the first time next year. The US…
Operators deserve a break for their efforts – TravelMole Comment by Jeremy Skidmore
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
The large tour operators have, predictably, received a pasting in the latest Holiday Which? survey. The consumer group polled 11,000…
CNG signs deal to enter China
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
CNG Travel Group has moved into the travel sector in China in a deal with a leading consolidator of hotels…
New Jamaica tourism boss in UK
Phil Davies - Jan 21, 2026
The Jamaica Tourist Board has recruited Elizabeth Fox as UK/Europe regional director. She previously worked as international sales director for…
Side-swipe at agents by ex-Travelscene sales chief
Phil Davies - Jan 20, 2026
Agents' obsession with dynamic packaging and their blatant disregard for commercial deals helped bring about the downfall of Travelscene, the…
Big demand for Tourism after Tsunami conference
Phil Davies - Jan 20, 2026
More than 80 delegates have registered to attend TravelMole’s Tourism after the Tsunami FastConference. At least 85 people have signed up to attend…
Cruise line expands land-based tours
Phil Davies - Jan 20, 2026
Archaeological explorations, heli-tours and wilderness treks in search of Alaskan black bears are to be offered to cruise passengers. The…
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