Big hotel group fights child sexploitation
Valere - Jan 03, 2026
Wyndham takes a stand against commercial sexual exploitation of children ECPAT-USA announced that Wyndham Worldwide has become the latest major…
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Human rights and tourism who cares and who should care
Valere - Jan 03, 2026
Julia Schonharl writes about tourism and human rights in 2012 So far, the process of public awareness rising has been…
New rail tours range from spring training to autumn foliage
David - Jan 03, 2026
Chicago-based specialty travel company Vacations By Rail kicks off the New Year with the addition of 20 new rail tours…
Honours for Contiki Travel founder, WTM chair
Ian Jarrett - Jan 03, 2026
Founder of Contiki Travel John Anderson has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Developed in…
The Louvre is world’s most visited museum
Ian Jarrett - Jan 03, 2026
The Louvre in Paris was the world’s most popular museum last year with a record 8.8 million visitors to the…
Traditional tour ops in ‘terminal decline’
Diane - Dec 30, 2026
Operators need to radically change their business to survive in 2012 claims accountant KPMG. The company says that traditional high-volume…
Short breaks fall as travellers cut back
Diane - Dec 30, 2026
Short breaks are on the decline as less holidaymakers plan for an ‘extra’ holiday in 2012. Of 5,000 travellers questioned,…
Group tours trace famous fictional settings
David - Dec 29, 2026
From famous character Harry Potter to best-selling author Stieg Larsson, group tours are offering traveler access to the iconic settings…
Cycling brochure to Explore
Diane - Dec 29, 2026
Explore has released a dedicated cycling brochure including challenging tours for keen cyclists. Burma, Iceland, Cuba and Nicaragua all feature…
Thomas Cook sheds more assets
Diane - Dec 28, 2026
Thomas Cook has agreed a deal to sell its Dutch office building for £15 million. Under the terms agreed…
24 travel companies collapsed in 2011
Bev - Dec 28, 2026
Research commissioned by Kelkoo Travel has found that 24 holiday companies collapsed in the last 12 months, leading to 74,000…
Thomas Cook launches vital post-Christmas advertising campaign
Bev - Dec 28, 2026
Thomas Cook has launched its post-Christmas advertising campaign, offering up to £400 off summer holidays. The operator, whose reputation and…
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