High profile exits at lastminute.com
- Jan 10, 2026
Three high profile figures have left lastminute.com as the Internet retailer restructures its business. Former group commercial director Simon Terry…
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Travel industry has major role in aftermath of tsunami – TravelMole Comment by Jeremy Skidmore
Phil Davies - Jan 07, 2026
The incredible events in Asia have, quite rightly, put a lot of things into context for people in the travel…
Lonely Planet – Keep travelling to Asia
Phil Davies - Jan 07, 2026
The boss of Lonely Planet travel guides has called on travellers to return to tsunami affected areas as soon as…
WTO to hold emergency session in Phuket
Phil Davies - Jan 07, 2026
The World Tourism Organisation is to hold an emergency session of its executive council in Phuket. The meeting on the…
New chairman for Tourism Alliance
Phil Davies - Jan 07, 2026
Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of Business In Sport and Leisure, is to be the new chairman of the Tourism Alliance.…
Industry urged to attend Asia Recovery Action meeting
Phil Davies - Jan 06, 2026
Industry leaders are being asked to attend an urgent Asia crisis recovery action meeting this month. The Foreign and Commonwealth…
Travellers “must not desert Asia”
Phil Davies - Jan 06, 2026
The Indian Ocean disaster should not put off tourists from visiting the region, according to the World Tourism Organisation. The…
ABTA chief steps in for tsunami debate
Ginny McGrath - Jan 06, 2026
The Tourism Society has added an emergency debate to its annual 'Prospects for Tourism' meeting to discuss the impact on…
Travel Counsellors plans expansion across Irish Sea
Phil Davies - Jan 06, 2026
Homeworking travel agency Travel Counsellors is to expand in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The company plans a recruitment drive in the…
Eurostar hopes to top 68% share on cross-channel route
Ginny McGrath - Jan 06, 2026
Eurostar is celebrating a record Christmas and New Year period after carrying 250,000 passengers. The record business over the festive…
Travelink founder steps down
Ginny McGrath - Jan 06, 2026
Travelink founder David Jones has handed over the reins of his company to a colleague. Mr Jones, a regular commentator…
Tech Show conference sessions revealed
Phil Davies - Jan 06, 2026
“Pick and mix” conference sessions will be run as part of next month’s Travel Technology Show. The conference programme includes…
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