ABTA 2004: Buoyant cruise market reports record bookings
Ginny McGrath - Dec 01, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Over a million people will take a cruise in 2004 following the introduction of 13 new ships…
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Sahara tourists jailed after disappearance
- Dec 01, 2026
Five German tourists who “gave their guide the slip” in the Sahara desert before stealing relics from a heritage site…
$8 million for a weekend break
- Dec 01, 2026
An exclusive Mexican resort has launched what is thought to be the world’s most expensive weekend break – retailing for…
ABTA 2004: Agents shun technology session
Ginny McGrath - Nov 30, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Despite the hype surrounding technology and dynamic packaging and its importance to agents, the only session scheduled…
Air rage insurance on offer
- Nov 30, 2026
An insurance company is reportedly offering a new type of cover – against being caught up in an air rage…
ABTA 2004: Agents still needed by 85% of people
Ginny McGrath - Nov 29, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Travel agents should be optimistic about the future as only 15% of people will never use their…
MyTravel faces City fine
Phil Davies - Nov 29, 2026
City regulator the Financial Services Authority has moved to impose an unspecified fine on MyTravel for “contraventions” to the Listing…
ABTA 2004: Leisure Direction snaps up Travelscene assets
Ginny McGrath - Nov 29, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Specialist Leisure Direction has bought some of the assets of failed city break operator Travelscene as part…
ABTA 2004: Inbound tourism heads for record year
Ginny McGrath - Nov 29, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Inbound tourism is expected to hit record levels this year with an estimated 26.4m people visiting Britain.VisitBritain…
MyTravel returns to cruising with retail venture
Phil Davies - Nov 27, 2026
MyTravel is aiming for up to 70,000 bookings in the first year of operating its new retail cruise business. The…
ABTA 2004: Trading Standards under fire in heated debate
Ginny McGrath - Nov 27, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Federation of Tour Operators director Andy Cooper attacked the Trading Standards Institute over the lack of action…
ABTA 2004: First Choice claims new standards in long-haul service
Ginny McGrath - Nov 27, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: First Choice claimed it would set new standards for long-haul flying next year and took a swipe…
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