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Which? highlights cost of visiting UK theme parks - 4 May 2007

A new report from Holiday Which ? has uncovered the high cost of visiting theme parks and the importance of planning ahead to save time and money.    The study of the six most visited theme parks in the UK found that at the most expensive, Alton Towers , a family ticket for ...  More >
04 May 2007

Thomas Cook MyTravel merger wins EC approval - 4 May 2007

The European Commission has approved the proposed merger between Thomas Cook and MyTravel . The agreement, made last Friday, allows the merger to go ahead for next month as timetabled, providing the deal wins the agreement of MyTravel shareholders on May 29 before a court hearing to ...  More >
04 May 2007

Government consults on changes to Air Passenger Duty - 3 May 2007

The Government has signalled its partial acceptance of industry criticism of Air Passenger Duty by proposing changes to the rating system. It issued a consultation document this week on options to change the way APD is levied, but the move sparked fury at business-only carrier Silverjet . The ...  More >
03 May 2007

AA Appointments predicts rising salaries in 2007 - 3 May 2007

Salaries are predicted to steadily increase this year as travel recruitment continues to recover from the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks. AA Appointments ' 2007 salary forecast paints a generally positive picture for the year despite potential blips from the proposed ...  More >
03 May 2007

Thomson sales rise thanks to virtual call centre - 3 May 2007

Thomson has converted around 18,000 more sales since rolling out its virtual call centre across its shop network eight months ago. The operator started routing telephone calls for Portland and Thomson Holidays ’ direct and offline bookings and Thomson TV to high-street agents in September ...  More >
03 May 2007

ABTA logo still valued by customers, but price comes first - 3 May 2007

More than one-third of holidaymakers say they look for the ABTA logo when booking a holiday – although price is the most important factor influencing customers. An exclusive Travel Weekly survey found that for 36% of consumers, ABTA membership was one of the top three factors influencing their ...  More >
03 May 2007

EC merger decision to end months of uncertainty - 3 May 2007

The European Commission could bring months of uncertainty to an end for staff at Thomas Cook and MyTravel this week by approving the pair’s merger . A green light on Friday would allow the merger to proceed next month, pending the expected approval of MyTravel shareholders and ...  More >
03 May 2007

Search-savvy consumers help niche operators win online - 3 May 2007

Specialist operators are benefiting from consumers using more specific search terms when looking for holidays online, according to Travelzest boss Chris Mottershead. The changing market is even enabling specialists such as Travelzest, which owns a portfolio of mainly direct-sell specialist ...  More >
03 May 2007

Analysis: Can the US tighten security without losing visitors? - 3 May 2007

By the US tourism industry's own admission, it is finding it increasingly hard to attracting foreign holidaymakers. The perception that the country has a tough entry policy is dissuading customers from traditional markets, causing a drop in its market share of international tourism from ...  More >
03 May 2007

'Prepare for boom' says Hilton boss - 3 May 2007

Pow Wow International 2007 Population changes and an oversupply of aircraft will fuel a travel boom in coming decades, it has been predicted. This year's Pow Wow International keynote speaker, Hilton Hotels Corporation chief operating officer Matt Hart, said the growth will be largely thanks ...  More >
03 May 2007

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