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IT IS NOW 70 YEARS SINCE SINGAPORE AIRLINES first took to the skies, in the days when the Far East really was far and before the carrier entered our psyche [...]

If you live outside the South East, you're allowed to feel a little smug about things like affordable housing, quieter roads and, if you fly a lot, being able to [...]

A soothing voice on the North Terminal transit used to proclaim Gatwick as the British Airways 'hub without the hubbub'. Less than a decade later, London's second airport has changed [...]

Jamaica has much to offer the tourist in the way of natural beauty, history and modern culture which makes it surprising that it is the all-inclusive package which is the growth area in tourism here. Other type of accommodation are reported on together with an assessment of the crime risk which is a contributing factor to the all-inclusive package popularity. Aspects of tourism in Barbados, St Lucia and Grenada are also considered along with news from the cruise lines operating in the area.

The Turks & Caicos Islands in the Caribbean are seeking to attract an increasing number of tourists from Europe and the United Kingdom. European visitors spend more and are more likely to return, say island officials. A number of initiatives are planned by the islands' government, including the establishment of a tourist office in Miami, FL, and increasing attendance at trade fairs. The island remains environmentally-aware and is not seeking to expand tourism too drastically, say officials. The tourist industries on the Turks & Caicos Islands, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands are examined.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) will be holding a long-haul overseas convention in Sun City, South Africa, from 1-6 October 1995. South Africa's tourist industry and ABTA are both investing heavily in the event. The convention has the theme of A New Dawn to represent the new opportunities in South Africa, with several debates scheduled to discuss South Africa's emerging tourism industry. The convention is expected to be fully booked. The convention is described and South Africa's tourist industry examined.

Anyone who travels regularly will be aware of the benefits of frequent flyer programmes, but what may be less well known is that airlines also have schemes to secure the [...]

If you're looking at this page cursing the announcement that take-off has been delayed again, read on--it may not make you feel better, but it will hopefully give you a [...]

Gary Noakes The Luxor ballooning accident has highlighted the issue of how legal responsibility for excursions, such as balloon flights, depends on how it has been sold. Liability for the [...]

With retail fraud still prevalent and Abta asking the trade to refocus on it, TTG looks at how fraud is impacting the industry and ways that travel businesses can prevent [...]

Rail travel in Europe will get a boost from new high-speed networks and liberalisation, Amadeus predicts. Gary Noakes reports The UK will be one of four markets driving the growth [...]

Consumers are unwittingly `overlapping' on holiday protection, using credit cards and taking out cover, but the CAA hopes its recent campaign will make things clearer. By Gary Noakes High profile [...]

Use of comparison websites is on the up, but brand recognition still plays a key role in the shopping experience. By Gary Noakes Three-quarters of consumers now use price comparison [...]

Gary Noakes Silversea Cruises is finalising its Galapagos cruise itineraries following confirmation that its new dedicated ship will sail there from next September. The operator bought tourism company Canodros and [...]

New Zealand, which sees itself as an upmarket holiday location, is hoping to increase the number of UK visitors by 6% in 1996/97, to 136,000 people. The New Zealand Tourism Board, which would not like its country to be invaded by mass tourism, is advertising on UK television and in the press, treating the distance from the UK as an advantage. A number of tour operators organising holidays to New Zealand report increased sales and a bright outlook.

With the increasing availability of new in-flight technology, Gary Noakes investigates which airlines are connected and what it means for passengers There was a time when a long-haul flight meant [...]

Home-grown development is at last beginning to shape Africa's route network. Gary Noakes hears about the development of native carriers in a WTM seminar UK travellers are set to benefit [...]

New research reveals a surge of interest in activity holidays following the Olympics, with older age groups just as keen to try their hand at new sports. Gary Noakes reports [...]

Gary Noakes A complaint has been made to police following the collapse of Travellers Cities, an operator which has allegedly left several indie agents thousands of pounds out of pocket. [...]

Gary Noakes An independent cruise specialist is waiting to bring a test case that she believes could prompt payments of thousands of pounds in VAT refunds. Alison Woodrow, a director [...]

A poll reveals ITT members think the Olympics had 'little effect' on business, and the brands associated with it have not seen a major boost to their reputations. By Gary [...]

New exclusive research shows that the Olympics and Paralympics in fact did not have much impact on Britons' holiday plans this summer. Gary Noakes reports The London Olympics had little [...]

Group acquires Expotel and sister company Venues Event Management in a #16 million deal as it eyes more public sector work. By Gary Noakes Capita Group has added rival corporate [...]

Page & Moy's Ian Smith to take chief executive role at All Leisure Group, in a shake-up that could lead to job losses. By Gary Noakes A board level shake-up [...]

Things are looking good in the independent sector, with most agents resoundingly positive about their role and the support they get, a Tipto survey finds. Gary Noakes reports The vast [...]

With western Europe and north America becoming saturated, OAG figures show that the big steps are being made in the emerging economies. Gary Noakes reports The UK still leads Europe [...]

Gary Noakes Agents and operators to Greece are hoping for a pick-up in bookings following last weekend's election result, which is likely to mean the country remains in the eurozone. [...]

Gary Noakes BARRHEAD TRAVEL is poised to confirm a fifth Kuoni specialist agent partnership after revealing plans for an initial tie-up with the operator in four stores. Kuoni is set [...]

Gary Noakes The travel management sector is ripe for consolidation and now is a good time to start preparing a sale, delegates at the GTMC Conference were told. Chris Lee, [...]

The GTMC is up in arms over Iata's plans to use PaxisIS data after it was revealed that many agents are unaware of it. Gary Noakes reports Business travel agents [...]

Gary Noakes UK operator Shearings has warned of 'challenging' trading conditions and promised further cost reductions and sales promotions after seeing 2011 profits dip. The coach holidays, escorted tours specialist [...]

Gary Noakes Thomas Cook agents are likely to emerge unscathed by its latest attempt at shoring up its business. Cook has admitted plans to potentially sell and lease back some [...]

This month's OAG figures reveal that no-frills airlines are still on the warpath and Asia Pacific has extended its lead. Gary Noakes reports on the latest global trends in aviation [...]

Gary Noakes Midcounties Co-operative Travel is poised to announce its first acquisition after confirming it will join Advantage Travel Centres next month. The first steps towards doubling its retail estate [...]

Patrick Whyte and Gary Noakes Sales have held up relatively well in the first few months of this year, although operators and agents are split on which destinations will be [...]

Gary Noakes A digital guru has urged agents to embrace smartphone technology in 2012, the year when use of the devices will tip the 50% mark for the first time. [...]

Malawi may not be Africa's top safari spot, but Gary Noakes discovers a country of friendly people, spectacular scenery - and more wildlife then he expects It took me a [...]

Gary Noakes Airlines were out-manuovered by the green camp over Heathrow's third runway and need to get better at putting their case, according to a member of the House of [...]

Gary Noakes A failure to provide adequate references is laying travel businesses open to potential employee fraud. A growing tendency among employers is to only detail the employee's time spent [...]

Social media and smartphones may be key to sales, but it is the growing tablet market that the travel industry needs to prepare for, our latest research reveals. Gary Noakes [...]

Gary Noakes Cruise Shipping Miami, the US trade show run by TTG parent company UBM, is today launching a free webinar series for agents. Cruise Shipping Virtual includes three pre-recorded [...]

Gary Noakes THE OFFICE of Fair Trading is to launch a probe into foreign exchange providers and banks, following complaints of excess charges for holiday cash. A submission has been [...]

Security queues have been a feature of many airport visits for the past decade now. Gary Noakes asks UK airports what they are doing to improve the security experience for [...]

Following last Friday's deadline for submissions on reforming APD, all eyes are now on the government. But will the Treasury take heed of the industry's call for a fairer system [...]

Gary Noakes Agent job hunters are being warned about a scam affecting online recruitment agencies. Travel industry recruitment specialist New Frontiers was the victim of several attempted frauds after its [...]

Gary Noakes. Luxury operator Quintessentially Travel Group is to expand following the appointment of Ian Neale as chief executive. Neale has taken over the helm in a newly created role [...]

Gary Noakes. Caribbean Airlines has postponed its new UK service to Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados until at least next year. The carrier, based in the Trinidad capital Port of Spain, [...]

Gary Noakes. Tour operators are set to be told to draw up 'living wills' in case they collapse - but the trade has warned that those most likely to fail [...]

Gary Noakes. Malaysia Airlines has launched a price war by offering 10,000 return Heathrow-Kuala Lumpur fares for #305. The offer is based on a #2 return fare plus taxes, and [...]

Gary Noakes. Agencies have reported a brisk return to trading following the disruption of the extended bank holiday period. Global Travel Group managing director Dave Clayton said the holiday had [...]