Virgin group aligns with Sydney Mardi Gras
Ian Jarrett - Nov 12, 2026
SYDNEY - Virgin Blue Airlines Group has signed a new sponsorship deal with Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. The…
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Maori company scoops top green award
Ian Jarrett - Nov 12, 2026
LONDON - A tourism company founded by four Maori families in New Zealand has scooped the top gong at this…
Global condemnation of APD hike
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
More than 100 tourism ministers from around the world have condemned this month’s hike in Air Passenger Duty.…
UPDATED: ATOL action demanded as Travel Republic is cleared of all charges
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Thomson and First Choice have strongly criticised a ruling which cleared Travel Republic of alleged breaches of…
Longer term travel outlook ‘still bright’
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Travel and tourism still remains a key engine of growth despite 2009 seeing the worst recession since…
A380 ‘answer to crowded airports’
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Emirates president Tim Clark has extolled the virtues of the Airbus A38O super jumbo as a 'great crowd-puller'…
Return of English holiday no ‘flash in the pan’
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Almost three quarters of adults (72%) are likely to take a domestic break next year. A…
St Patrick’s Day key to Irish tourism strategy
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Tourism Ireland is to forge closer links with group organisers, coach operators, wholesalers and specialists as part of a…
Olympics theme for UKinbound convention
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Government and opposition tourism representatives are lined up for a London Olympics-themed 2010 UKinbound convention. Tourism…
London hotels suffer in reputation rating
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Hotels in London have the worst reputation among travellers across Europe, a new study shows. A…
Ryanair pulls Swiss base
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
Ryanair is pulling out of Basel with the loss of six routes. Routes to Stansted, Alicante,…
Will we see Elton John perform on a cruise?
Phil Davies - Nov 11, 2026
The modernization of on board shows could eventually see stars such as Elton John perform on a cruise,…
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