Take-off for lastminute.com shares
- Dec 02, 2026
There were mainly downward movements for travel and tourism shares yesterday as London’s equity markets gained ground. The FTSE 100…
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ABTA 2004: Hoberman makes pledge to trade
Ginny McGrath - Dec 01, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Lastminute.com chief executive Brent Hoberman warned agents to be wary of major US Internet firms and re-confirmed…
ABTA sessions fail to inspire: Comment by Jeremy Skidmore
Ginny McGrath - Dec 01, 2026
If you were one of the select few travel agents who attended this year's ABTA convention in Orlando, you won't…
ABTA 2004: Thomson names destinations to watch
Ginny McGrath - Dec 01, 2026
ABTA Convention Special: Brazil, Morocco, Egypt and Oman are among the new destinations tipped to be popular next year by…
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…
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…
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