Bust operator had 10K customers abroad
Ginny McGrath - Sep 27, 2026
The CAA says a total 10,500 Golden Sun Holidays customers were abroad when the operator went bust last week. It…
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US adapts entry requirements
Ginny McGrath - Sep 27, 2026
From the end of this month, all UK travellers visiting the US will have their fingerprints and photos taken on…
Travelocity launches ‘net rates’ in Europe
Ginny McGrath - Sep 27, 2026
Travelocity is offering negotiated ‘net rates’ to European customers for the first time. The online agent has negotiated rates with…
Opodo ventures into Italy
Ginny McGrath - Sep 27, 2026
Opodo has made a move into Italy with the takeover of an Italian travel portal. Amadeus-controlled Opodo has signed a…
TUI makes more management changes
Ginny McGrath - Sep 27, 2026
TUI AG has brought its German airlines under the same management team. From January 1 2005, the no-frills airline Hapag-Lloyd…
Embrace tiered payments and enjoy the ride – Comment by Jeremy Skidmore
Phil Davies - Sep 24, 2026
About a year ago, Cadogan Holidays managing director Gary David was roundly criticised for mooting the idea of tiered commission…
CAA calls in two ATOL bonds
- Sep 24, 2026
The Civil Aviation Authority has called the ATOL bonds of Golden Sun Holidays Limited and Airglobe Holidays Limited. These London-based…
Thomas Cook ‘to return to profit in 2005’
Phil Davies - Sep 23, 2026
German travel group Thomas Cook AG has predicted a return to profit in 2005 after almost halving operating losses in…
WTM under attack from tourist offices
Phil Davies - Sep 22, 2026
World Travel Market director, Fiona Jeffery has defended the event after facing criticism from tourist offices for being “over long…
VisitScotland.com defends its loss
Ginny McGrath - Sep 22, 2026
VisitScotland.com, the website selling accommodation in the country, has posted losses of over £2 million for the past year. But…
Avro switches md
Ginny McGrath - Sep 22, 2026
Avro managing director, Andrew Nicholson is to be replaced following a decision by the firm to move him to an…
Wellings is new president
Ginny McGrath - Sep 21, 2026
ABTA's board has voted Martin Wellings in as the organisation's interim president. The 18 ABTA board members voted Mr Wellings…
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