Ocean Hotel boosts Butlins figures
Jeremy Skidmore - Dec 02, 2026
Butlins reported a 10% increase in revenue and a two per cent increase in bookings to its three holiday resorts…
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To spin or not to spin?
Jeremy Skidmore - Dec 02, 2026
Comment by Jeremy Skidmore Butlins managing director Richard Bates has plenty to be cheerful about after reporting a healthy increase…
Cruise ship building confidence returns
Phil Davies - Dec 02, 2026
An order has been placed for a new ship for Carnival Cruise Lines for delivery in 2012.…
E-ticketing introduced for UK cruise lines
Phil Davies - Dec 02, 2026
Agents are being urged to get the most out of new electronic ticketing be introduced for P&O…
See the seven Oasis godmothers
Phil Davies - Dec 02, 2026
Royal Caribbean International has released a video of the elaborate official naming of the world’s largest cruise ship,…
Stampede for ship’s final cruise
Phil Davies - Dec 02, 2026
The last cruise of P&O Cruises’ ship Artemis sold out in just 17 minutes after going on sale at 10.00…
Ships chartered for World Cup
Phil Davies - Dec 02, 2026
Cruise ships have been chartered to provide accommodation for football fans attending next year’s World Cup in…
Ship to shore for Ordever
Phil Davies - Dec 02, 2026
Former Crystal Cruises sales chief Philip Ordever has joined Canadian rail operator Rocky Mountaineer. He takes…
Practical prizes offered in Shine Awards
Phil Davies - Dec 02, 2026
Learning and development opportunities will replace trophies as prizes in the 2010 Shine Awards. A range…
New initiatives at Brendan include family tours and cruises
David - Dec 01, 2026
Bookings are down but not “dramatically” at Brendan Vacations, says President Don Cooper. “We’re still getting enormous support from agencies.”…
Main summer holiday still an ‘essential expenditure’
Phil Davies - Dec 01, 2026
TUI Travel has recorded a 15% rise in annual profits – beating rival Thomas Cook which yesterday reported…
‘Eduvacations’ campaign gains families’ support
Phil Davies - Dec 01, 2026
Schools should allow children to take ‘eduvacations’ during term time provided the holidays are of educational value.…
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