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Dubai International airport reports record passenger numbers

Dubai International airport has reported a record number of passengers in January 2010....more >

Britain's economic recovery better than expected

Britain’s emergence from the recession has turned out better than expected following the release of new figures....more >

Abta invites nominations for directorships and regional councils

Abta members are being asked to nominates candidates for two of the association’s directorships....more >

Boyle firm with E-Clear ties goes under

Another company linked to failed credit card processing firm Eclear has gone bust, according to reports in the Canadian press....more >

Prostitute's tale inspires TUI to take on discount culture

The story of a Chicago prostitute in hit business book Superfreakonomics has inspired TUI Travel to trial a pricing policy to reduce holiday discounting...more >

Operators 'should review T&Cs' after Inghams excursion case

Tour operators have been warned to review their terms and conditions after a High Court judgment found Inghams at fault in a skidoo accident that left a woman wheelchair-bound for life...more >

Kiss-Co-op deal stalled over terms, says Greenacre

The boss of The Co-operative Travel has revealed that negotiations on a deal with Kiss Flights stalled because the retailer was driving a hard bargain to “minimise its risk”...more >

Selling Bales Worldwide was emotional, says Nickerson

Head of Bales Worldwide Mandy Nickerson said selling her business to Virgin Holidays last year was one of the hardest things she had ever done, but she was sure it was in good hands...more >

Comment: TUI's web pricing trial is not before time

Dermot Blastland's attack on 'discount culture' may come from an unlikely source, but it's a timely move, says Lucy Huxley...more >

Bid for National Skills Academy for Travel rejected

The travel industry has had its bid for a National Skills Academy for travel and tourism rejected by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC)....more >

Kuoni predicts downswing in lates market

The UK travel market is not going to see a repeat of last year’s late, late bookings show, according to Kuoni....more >

First Choice defends Dom Rep bug hotel

First Choice has defended the Bahia Principe hotel in the Dominican Republic following news that more than 400 holidaymakers are taking the operator to court after they became ill at the resort...more >

Kuoni calls for focus on 'holidaymaker psychology'

Travel agents can help book customers the perfect break by asking more about why they want to go on holiday....more >

Keith Richards to leave ABTA

ABTA head of professional development Keith Richards is being made redundant and will leave the association in April....more >

Madeira floods: 'Business as usual' say tour operators

Operators are reassuring customers that it is “business as usual” in Madeira after the island was hit by severe storms and floods at the weekend....more >

ABTA to host one-day domestic conference

ABTA is to hold a one day Travel Matters conference on Thursday, June 3 at Westminster....more >

Heathrow third runway faces legal challenge

A coalition of local authorities, local protest groups and leading environmental groups are launching a legal challenge against plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport....more >

Thomas Cook aircraft makes emergency landing

A Thomas Cook aircraft bound for the UK was forced to return to the airport it took off from after the pilot saw fuel gushing from one of its wings....more >

Hoseasons sold in £51 million deal

Self-catering tour operator Hoseasons has been sold to the parent of rival Holiday Cottages Group Wyndham Exchange and Rentals for £51 million....more >

British Airways cabin crew vote in favour of strike

British Airways cabin crew have voted in favour of a strike....more >

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