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Industry body calls on Chancellor to assist travellers

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has set out a ‘five point’ action plan to help the tourism industry

The Chancellor George Osborne is set to announce his budget on 21 March and ABTA has written to the Chancellor outlining areas where improvements and incentives could be made to boost the travel and tourism sector, and making the entire travel experience cheaper and more enjoyable for Brits.

For many travellers a common gripe when planning on jetting off abroad is Air Passenger Duty (APD). The government has currently got in place plans to increase APD in April 2012. ABTA is calling on the government to instead accept industry recommendations to offset EU Emission Trading Scheme revenues against APD.

ABTA also claim that the government’s emphasis on UK domestic tourism, illustrated by the latest £4million ‘staycation’ campaign featuring the likes of Stephen Fry, is ‘lop-sided’ and does nothing to assist the multi-million revenues that inbound and outbound tourism create for Britain. “The Chancellor has it within his power in the Budget to create the economic conditions necessary for the travel and tourism industry to thrive,” said Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive, ABTA.”

Additional research undertaken by YouGov for ABTA suggests that the UK focused travel campaign, designed to encourage domestic tourism during this Jubilee and Olympic year, may fail at changing our minds about where we holiday. .

The research found that only 4% of people said that they would be inspired by government advertising when thinking about where to go on holiday. When it comes to choosing where to go, travellers are more often influenced by recommendations by family and friends, as well as travel websites.

ABTA's five questions at a glance

  • 1. Air Passenger Duty (APD) – ABTA would like the government to revisit plans to increase APD in April.
  • 2. Increase the UK's connectivity – Encourage the government to invest in UK aviation hubs and increased connectivity between these airports.
  • 3. Address squeezed consumer spending – The Chancellor should reduce the tax burden on families and encourage sustainable family holidays.
  • 4. Promote all three types of tourism equally - the Government needs to support the domestic, inbound and outbound sectors equally.
  • 5. Cut Red Tape - ABTA are calling on the Chancellor to support the removal of FSA regulations for sales of travel insurance and in lifting the onerous burden of the Money Laundering Regulations from companies selling foreign currency.

    • Date Created: 27/03/2012


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    31 -UK to have two new AC Hotels by Marriott
    April
    01 -Record number of visitors to the Sunshine State in 2015
    04 -Partnership between Hilton and Uber grows
    05 -Ryanair welcomes next gen Boeing 737-800
    06 -British Airways Premier customers to get healthy glow at Heathrow
    07 -Manchester Airport gets easyJet automated bag drop facility
    08 -New Millennium Hotels website aimed at time pressed travellers
    11 -Travelport signs four new collaborations
    12 -Airspace by Airbus cabin brand to be launched by TAP
    13 -London City Airport benefits UK economy says report
    14 -London Heathrow saw record passenger numbers in March
    15 -Team GB will fly British Airways to Rio Olympics
    18 -Obama visit will bring social media bonanza says VisitBritain
    19 -"Good weather guarantee" by Asian travel company
    20 -Geo-mapping start up HallStreet bought by Time Out Group
    21 -Bristol Airport set for long-haul routes from Thomson Airways
    22 -New flights from Gatwick to Bucharest from Wizz Air
    25 -ONS figures show new February record for British tourism
    26 -China is now biggest business travel market
    27 -$1bn investment in tourism sector for Kuwait
    28 -Government office gives advice for Brits going to Rio Olympics
    29 -New mobile app from Etihad Airways
    March
    01 -Agents and tour operator figures recovering to pre-recession levels
    02 -Nasa wants 'New Concorde' from Lockheed Martin
    03 -First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Gatwick for Norwegian
    04 -New website for UK travel agents from Eurostar
    07 -Thailand welcomes new Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa
    08 -British Museum most popular visitor attraction in UK
    09 -Early morning rail service connections for Manchester Airport
    10 -New Heathrow Airport chairman showcases grand ambitions
    11 -Innovative technologies at Airport Show 2016
    14 -2016 Newcastle winter schedule launched by Ryanair
    15 -Global expansion for Qatar Airways includes world's longest flight
    16 -Contactless payments a hit with Gatwick rail passengers
    17 -Andrew Cowan appointed Divisional Chief Executive of London Stansted Airport
    18 -London hotel offers guests free smartphones
    21 -UK network expansion for Norwegian
    22 -Starwood is first US hotel firm to invest in Cuba
    23 -Fly Manchester to Chicago on a Dreamliner with American Airlines
    24 -Spain launches Greater Barcelona tourism campaign
    29 -Qatar Airways strengthens sporting ties
    30 -Survey says British holidaymakers will spend a month's pay on holidays
    31 -British Airways app to feature multiple boarding passes
    February
    01 -Midscale brand unveiled by Hilton Worldwide
    02 -Dubai International retains top international airport honour
    03 -In-flight Wi-Fi roll-out planned for Jet Airways
    04 -New route links Heathrow with Indonesia
    05 -Instant hotel booking from TripAdvisor expanded
    08 -EasyJet launches more flights from Scotland
    09 -Gatwick Airport records busiest ever January
    11 -China wants longer weekends to boost tourism
    12 -Record number of UK visitors to Jamaica last year
    15 -American Airlines and Uber in door-to-door service link up
    16 -New iPad app launched by British Airways
    17 -Tech advances will bring airborne WiFi says survey
    18 -US-Cuba commercial flight links to start later this year
    19 -Overhaul for British Airways First lounge At Heathrow Terminal 5
    22 -Safe destination
    23 -Campaign to bring tourists back to Paris
    24 -New easyJet Amsterdam, Barcelona and Zurich flights from Luton
    25 -75 million passengers used London Heathrow last year
    26 -New British Airways luxury lounge at Dubai International
    29 -Global Technology giant signs distribution deal with easyJet
    January
    04 -USA is top of 2016 holiday wishlist for UK travellers
    05 -New survey reveals Britain's best airport links
    06 -Good news for travellers as credit card fees scrapped
    07 -Luton Airport breaks own records
    08 -Peak booking season gets off to a strong start
    11 -Brits help low-cost airline Norwegian have busiest year
    12 -Earlybird campaign from ABTA takes flight
    13 -Heritage Festival returns to The Channel Islands in 2016
    14 -New London office for Travel Tripper
    15 -Interest free direct debit payments introduced by Thomas Cook
    18 -Bespoke Hilton hotel to open in Bournemouth
    19 -Ryanair increases airports offering Business Plus service
    20 -Revealed: How to save money when buying flights
    21 -2016 sees record bookings for P&O Cruises
    22 -Virgin Holidays going direct gives boost to US specialists
    25 -Qatar Airways safety video features Messi and all-star Barcelona cast
    26 -Visitor increase for Abu Dhabi last year
    27 -Strong tourism growth for London last year
    28 -Canberra and Wellington feature on new Singapore Airlines route
    29 -New TripAdvisor app for devices with Windows 10
    2015
    December
    16 -UK airlines prepare for busy Christmas period
    01 -Emirates announces additional flights to Jeddah
    02 -Brit frequent flyers set to enjoy new improved loyalty perks with Norwegian
    03 -Huge rise in popularity for British Airways App
    04 -Virgin Trains gets commuters in the festive mood
    07 -Marriot opens new Courtyard hotel in Jamaica
    08 -Strong pound mean bargain skiing for Brits
    09 -P&O's flagship Britannia hosts Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
    10 -British Airways announce additional Shanghai services for 2016
    11 -Premium Economy seats to be introduced by worlds largest airline
    14 -Revealed: Winners of World Travel Awards 2015
    15 -Luxury Travel Store flagship opening in London
    16 -UK airlines prepare for busy Christmas period
    17 -New Ice Hotel made of snowballs opens in Sweden
    18 -Costa Cruises introduces its newest member of staff: a robot greeter
    21 -Revealed: Brits would jump at the chance to spend Christmas in the sun
    29 -New Glasgow - Paris route to be launched by Air France
    30 -Revealed: The top ten destinations for 2016
    November
    30 -easyJet to improve Scotland's connectivity with new routes and aircraft
    02 -Report finds Generation Y lead travel spending
    03 -Revealed: Top cities to visit in 2016
    04 -Revealed: Top 5 things tourists find surprising about Britain
    05 -Greece witnesses a 4% increase in bookings for 2016
    06 -International passenger demand rises in September
    09 -Singapore crowned as Asia's Leading Cruise Port
    10 -Revealed: the world’s happiest and healthiest countries
    11 -Canary Islands becomes a winter favourite for Northern Brits
    12 -Brits choose holidays based on value for money
    13 -British holidaymakers leave £160 worth of belongings in hotels
    16 -Green light for UK long-haul flights from Norwegian carrier
    17 -Strong pound boosts Brits Christmas overseas spending power
    18 -New National Gallery in Singapore sure to be hit with tourists
    19 -Norwegian Air Shuttle named most fuel efficient transatlantic service
    20 -£5m upgrade for Southampton cruise terminal
    23 -New study says hostel sector booming across the world
    24 -New daily flights to Gothenburg help Stansted boost passenger numbers
    25 -Revealed: The most cost effective Christmas shopping destination
    26 -New Eurostar booking app launched for UK travel agents
    27 -Leading MICE Hotel announces new team building activities
    28 -Top tips to survive a long haul flight
    October
    01 -Brits reveal what they would sacrifice for a luxury holiday
    02 -Qatar Airways unveils new route to Sydney
    05 -Barbados named the foodie hotspot
    06 -Liverpool airport witnesses 7% passenger increase
    07 -Brits reveal most annoying holiday guests
    08 -Brits find it hard to relax on holiday
    09 -Young Europeans choose Germany as top holiday destination
    12 -Glasgow Airport named fastest growing in Europe
    13 -Heathrow announces record numbers of passengers
    14 -Business travel set to boom in 2016
    15 -Brits choose to book their holidays via tablets
    16 -Foreign travellers spending more in Britain
    19 -Chinese cruise industry witnesses huge boom
    20 -Revealed: 2015 holiday trends
    21 -Spain named cheapest destination for half term
    22 -Brits are booking more holidays than ever
    23 -ABTA reveals 2016 holiday trends
    26 -Brits can enjoy cheaper holidays thanks to decline of sterling
    27 -Liverpool airport welcomes new Edinburgh link
    28 -Over 50s flash the cash on trips abroad
    28 -Insurance Premium Tax Changes
    29 -Domestic flights in Britain on the rise
    30 -Lufthansa reports rising sales
    September
    07 -Flybe launches global connection for Liverpool airport
    01 -Best micro holiday homes on Airbnb REVEALED
    02 -Northern Irish holidaymakers seek family time
    03 -More than 30% of British holidaymakers miss home comforts
    04 -Ryanair predict cheaper flights this winter
    07 -Flybe launches global connection for Liverpool airport
    08 -Welsh prefer to holiday on home turf
    09 -Brits flock to Colombia this summer
    10 -Brits heading to Germany must book deckchairs online
    11 -Holiday spending secrets revealed
    14 -EasyJet launches spring schedule
    15 -Cheddar Gorge is top of unknown holiday spots
    16 -Brits enjoy post-school holiday surge
    17 -Cheapest time to book your flights revealed
    18 -CCRA announces top cities for winter travel
    21 -British holidaymakers top hotel bugbears revealed!
    22 -Thomson Cruises launches new flights
    23 -Flying enters the modern world
    24 -Brits choose cruise holidays
    25 -Thomas Cook sees surge in bookings
    28 -Brits cheer as long-haul flights plummet
    29 -Parents believe family holidays improve relationships
    30 -Edinburgh Airport reaches new records
    August
    03 -New UK regional airline revealed
    04 -Spontaneous Brits choose shorter getaways
    05 -Half of Brits look for English cuisine when booking holidays
    06 -Brits spend three hours a day worrying while abroad
    07 -Men spend £400 on beauty treatments to go to Marbs
    10 -Revealed: Top off-season travel times and destinations
    11 -20% more Brits go backpacking abroad
    12 -Spain wins race for last minute bookings
    13 -Brits amongst the worst tippers while abroad
    14 -Brits delay honeymoon hols by as long as four months
    17 -West Country set to sweep British Travel Awards
    18 -British families set to spend more abroad
    19 -Revealed: Lonely Planet’s ultimate bucket list
    20 -Women suffer more than men from post-holiday blues
    21 -Brits neglect tech security while abroad
    24 -Savvy Brits flock abroad for cheaper holidays
    25 -Brits choose a staycation this bank holiday
    26 -Spain-loving Brits choose to spend summer in Barcelona
    27 -Revealed: Best travel destinations around the world
    28 -2 million Brits head abroad this bank holiday
    July
    22 -Parents fined for taking children out of school during term time
    01 -Strong pound offers holidaymakers better value
    02 -2014 travel spend figures highlight Brits’ favourite holiday hotspots
    03 -Glaswegians enjoy direct flights to Milan
    06 -Tourists fly from Birmingham to Beijing with new direct route
    07 -All-inclusive holidays may cost more than expected, Post Office warns
    08 -TripAdvisor study reveals best British holiday destinations
    09 -Brits turn to credit cards when booking holidays
    10 -Holiday books don’t make it off the plane, survey reveals
    13 -Galapagos named Best Island in the world
    14 -Forgetful British holidaymakers lose £390 per year
    15 -Brits spend £1 billion of foreign currency at airports
    16 -Ethiopia wins World's Best Tourism Destination for 2015
    17 -70% of Brits think about work while on holiday
    20 -Brits prefer to fly across their own country, says Google
    21 -Confident Brits spend more cash on holidays
    22 -A third of Brits keep fit while abroad
    23 -Greece sees shocking rise in holiday bookings
    24 -2.1 million Brits jet off on holiday this week
    27 -Newcastle Airport celebrates 80th birthday
    28 -Edinburgh residents named most adventurous Brits while abroad
    29 -Mallorca named most popular holiday destination in 2015
    30 -Domestic tourism continues to rise in the UK
    31 -Eager Brits book bargain holidays for 2016
    June
    16 -National Hello Day.
    01 -More over 55s are travelling abroad
    02 -Brits spend more on staycations
    03 -Manchester Airport receives £1 billion investment
    04 -Brits named third biggest spenders on holiday
    05 -More than a million Brits head abroad for hen and stag parties
    08 -Cruise industry set to carry 30,000 million passengers by 2022
    09 -Brits make more trips to Europe than 10 years ago
    10 -Over one million passengers take off from Luton airport
    11 -Brits turn to TripAdvisor over friends and family
    12 -Brits are named Europe’s biggest beach bores
    15 -British holidaymakers flock to Eastern Europe
    16 -Millennials are savvier holidaymakers
    17 -British airports enjoy record numbers of passengers
    18 -Kent named Europe’s top family holiday destination
    19 -One in three Brits travel solo, according to study
    22 -Revealed: The top home comforts Brits take abroad
    23 -Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones create holiday boom
    24 -Brits lose £350 million a year in poor currency conversion
    25 -Young Brits choose culture over alcohol while abroad
    26 -Gatwick argues record number of travellers warrant new runway
    29 -Parents continue to holiday with kids during term-time, despite fines
    30 -Cash-strapped Brits continue to favour staycations
    May
    22 -Record number of Brits choosing to go abroad
    01 -Beijing reveals plans for the largest airport terminal in the world
    05 -Brits begin buying Euro ahead of their travels
    06 -London named most popular city for European travellers
    07 -Greek islands voted the best in Europe
    08 -Ryanair creates over 3,000 additional flights for holiday season
    11 -Spain named as most tourist friendly country
    12 -Manchester airport reaches record twelve months
    13 -The world’s first underwater oxygen bar has opened
    14 -Families can save £900 on holidaying abroad this year
    15 -New cruise ship invades London
    18 -45% of British public support airport expansion
    19 -North Korea set to become a beach holiday destination
    20 -New Bristol flights take off to Zante and Catania
    21 -British beaches ranked in top 10
    22 -Record number of Brits choosing to go abroad
    26 -Low-cost oil means cheap travel for holidaying Brits
    27 -Spanish islands offer best value for money, say British parents
    28 -Package holiday bookings on the increase
    29 -Brits reluctant to try Eastern dishes while on holiday
    April
    01 -Tenerife and Majorca are top destinations for Brits abroad
    02 -Over 80,000 holidaymakers will travel this Easter
    07 -Google plans to abolish roaming costs for holidaymakers
    08 -More pensioners dip into their savings pot to travel abroad
    09 -Payment security is main concern for 97% of Brits when travelling abroad
    10 -Direct flights from UK to Australia set to be introduced
    13 -The maiden Voyage of the Titanic
    13 -Manchester Airport breaks passenger record
    14 -TripAdvisor launches app for Apple Watch
    15 -Stansted maintains its position as fastest growing airport in Britain
    16 -Cambridge Airport launches flights to Verona
    17 -British Airways makes long-haul flights more relaxing
    20 -Spain is top holiday destination for Brits
    21 -Report lists top allergy-prone destinations
    22 -TripAdvisor votes Jersey the top UK island
    23 -Joanna Lumley voted top travel companion for the over 50s
    24 -Brits choose staycation over foreign holidays
    27 -“Older holidaymakers make mobile travel bookings too!”
    28 -Stansted’s £80 million terminal building is now open
    29 -British Airways adds flight A380 to their list
    30 -Increased consumer confidence means mini-breaks are back on
    March
    02 -Travelling made easier for Brits with Tripadvisor Neighbourhoods feature
    03 -Scots are Britain’s biggest cruise ship spenders
    04 -Ryanair launches brand new customer charter
    05 -Stansted airport publishes Sustainable Development Plan
    06 -Holidaymakers show little interest in travel apps
    09 -Holidaymakers increase spend on travel
    10 -France and Spain are top choices for solo women travellers
    11 -European holidays get cheaper for British travellers
    12 -Brits will spend more on holidays this year, TripAdvisor research reveals
    13 -Revealed: The apps that will appeal to travellers
    16 -WW1 centenary celebrations boost UK travel
    17 -Ryanair to open transatlantic route claiming fares as low as £10
    18 -UK holidaymakers are top tourists for the USA, according to new report
    19 -Britain sees a record number of cruise arrivals in 2014
    20 -Holidays are the key to happiness, new research reveals
    23 -Brits ditch beach holidays for fitness retreats
    24 -Children travel free on Heathrow Express this Easter
    25 -Marrakech has been named the best holiday destination by Tripadvisor
    26 -Disney Cruise Line returns to Dover in 2016
    27 -Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines reveal their summer flight schedule
    30 -Tourico Holidays becomes first travel wholesaler to pre-book activities
    31 -Brits take off to Canary Islands for Easter break
    31 -The Eiffel Tower open for business
    February
    02 -Additional capacity at Heathrow and Gatwick 'is essential', says ABTA
    03 -#LoveRyanair - loved up couples get the chance to win pair of return tickets
    04 -easyJet launches new livery - and its trademark orange still takes centre stage
    05 -Qantas trials new virtual reality entertainment service
    06 -Summer holiday bookings surged in January, research reveals
    09 -Benedict Cumberbatch named female travellers' ideal partner for a romantic break
    10 -Bulgaria named the cheapest family ski holiday destination this half term
    11 -We enjoy an overnight stay in our meeting location - say 60% of business travellers
    12 -Come cruise with me: celebrity chefs to cook up a storm on P&O Cruises' new ship
    13 -Orlando, New York, Dubai - holidaying families set to escape the February freeze this half term
    16 -As tens of thousands of Brits head to the slopes ABTA urges them to 'stay safe'
    17 -Bordeaux named Best European destination for 2015
    18 -Good news for holidaying families - 70% of headteachers say they will stagger term dates from September
    19 -Croatia revealed as the new hot spot for British holidaymakers
    20 -More sunshine and warmer weather would make us the happiest - say 60% of Brits
    23 -Easyjet introduces 2nd cabin bag policy for its plus customers
    24 -A fortnight in sunny Spain - survey reveals how the average Brit will spend their break abroad in 2015
    25 -Italian beach named best in Europe
    26 -Weymouth to Cherbourg high-speed Ferry planned
    27 -Holidaying Brits put bad stereotypes to bed
    January
    05 -Falling value of the euro set to leave holidaying Brits quids in
    06 -45% of travellers say new runway should be built at Gatwick
    06 -Lithuania Adopts the Euro
    07 -The Azores named most sustainable destination in world ranking
    08 -Bristol named Britain’s most punctual airport
    09 -Travelling solo – more and more Brits opting to travel alone
    12 -Holiday planning - we're not stressed about it, say more than half of Brits
    13 -Just one day left to take advantage of easyjet's 'Happy Bums' seat sale
    14 -Paris tourism industry reps start world tour in Feb to reassure concerned travellers
    15 -92% of travellers admit to arguing with their nearest and dearest on holiday
    16 -Third of summer holidays to be sold in first two months of 2015, say ABTA
    19 -Wizz Air announces new routes from Gdansk base
    20 -Prague named the best value destination of 2015
    21 -Tenerife for dining in and Turkey for dining out - research reveals biggest holiday mealtime savings
    22 -Record number of Brits flocking to the sun-kissed beaches of Aruba
    23 -Innsbruck, Madrid, Riga and more - cities shortlisted for European Best Destination 2015
    26 -Inspiring envy and impressing friends - some of the more unusual motivations behind holiday bookings
    27 -Flights to US cancelled - up to 3ft of snow predicted in NYC, Boston and more
    28 -Bring an end to British APD altogether - Ryanair makes government call
    29 -Global international tourist numbers push past 1.1 billion in 2014
    30 -New Zealand scoops top country accolade in Wanderlust reader awards
    2014
    December
    01 -More than 12 million Brits planning a winter holiday
    02 -Men want Aston Martins; women want Range Rovers- survey reveals holiday car hire wish list
    03 -Indonesia's tourism sector on the up and up, reveal official figures
    04 -Sark named among 20 ‘go-now’ destinations around the world for 2015
    05 -Travel operators confirm APD refund for eligible children’s flights
    08 -Ryanair pledges APD refund on children's flights departing from UK from March 27th
    09 -Etihad Airways named world's leading airline
    10 -Lapsed skiers return to the slopes, but travel insurance slips down priority list
    11 -Big Apple home to the globe’s most expensive hotels
    12 -Thomson: Mallorca to Luton among the flight routes with the worst delays
    15 -Easyjet launches first direct service between Belfast and Reykjavik
    16 -Want a wallet-friendly NYE? Then head to Prague
    17 -Dinner, drinks and a quick flight booking – Brits multi-tasking their holiday planning
    18 -Thomas Cook announces one-off Cardiff to Orlando flights
    19 -Ground handling staff at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester vote to strike over Christmas
    22 -International tourism set to reach record high by end of 2014
    23 -Da Nang, Vietnam named as top destination on the rise for 2015
    24 -4 million Brits heading off for a Christmas and New Year getaway
    29 -One in five flights to and from UK are delayed
    30 -Austria is top of 'destinations to watch' list for ABTA and FCO
    November
    05 -Holidaymakers plan more breaks abroad as consumer confidence increases
    03 -Krakow named as EU's best city break destination
    04 -Business travellers do mix business with pleasure, reveals survey
    06 -Holidaymakers plan more breaks abroad as consumer confidence increases
    07 -Ryanair set to launch its own package holiday brand
    10 -Poshtels, wearable tech and more - travel trends for 2015 revealed
    11 -Expedia includes airline ratings in search results
    12 -Berlin named world's 'most fun' city
    13 -Deckchair style seats and more: what can we expect from Singapore airline's £200m revamp?
    14 -Feeling 'holiday deprived'? Spare a thought for would-be travellers in Ireland
    17 -BA hosts Flying with Confidence course ahead of festive season
    19 -45% of travellers in favour of new airport runway
    20 -Experiencing everyday life in another country - millennials key motivation for travel
    21 -Fuerteventura = the best value winter sun holiday
    24 -Ash detection device fitted on BA plane
    25 -More than 30 MPs support motion to scrap APD for children
    26 -London named as best city to ring in the New Year
    27 -A taste of home...tea tops list of holiday essentials once again
    28 -Pisa and Warsaw cheapest for five-star hotel luxury
    October
    01 -8,578 miles in one sitting! Qantas launches world’s longest non-stop route
    02 -The main emotion felt by travellers at the booking stage? It’s excitement, of course!
    03 -BA has the X Factor – airline flies out judges and contestants for finals
    06 -Long-haul glamour 101: Emirates staff reveal their beauty secrets
    07 -Lorraine Pascale develops new menu for Virgin Atlantic – but not everyone will get a chance to sample it
    08 -Ryanair set to expand Edinburgh schedule as Virgin’s Little Red service comes to an end
    09 -Where’s the best country for an unbeatable quality of life? Australia, according the OECD
    13 -The Only Way Is Ibiza - TOWIE sparks surge in bookings to Spain
    14 -49% of Brits stash leftover holiday cash for next trip
    15 -Passengers can now scan passports using easyjet’s award-winning mobile app
    16 -iPads and tablets emerge as our favourite holiday gadgets
    17 -What's the world’s Best City for Culture? It’s London....of course
    20 -Costa del Sol voted as best value destination for winter sun
    21 -Survey reveals improvement in reputation of Brits abroad
    22 -Chit chatting with strangers – favourite in-flight activity for Brits
    23 -Switzerland calling - Eurostar to launch Geneva services from December
    24 -More than one in five Brits still travel abroad without insurance
    27 -Singapore revealed as the hottest destination for 2015
    28 -Term time holiday rules relaxed under new guidelines
    29 -Almost half of travellers take to the skies alone
    30 -Air con, LED lighting and intelligent glasses: the new face of the Sistine Chapel
    31 -Young at heart: over 40s say yes to Magaluf, San Antonio and more
    September
    01 -Ryanair unveils new routes as part of its summer 2015 schedule
    02 -ABI offers advice to travellers in event of volcanic eruption
    03 - Brits can only wait 6 months until their next holiday fix
    04 -Travel insurance? Only for shorter breaks say Brits
    05 -September 5th set to be biggest flying day in easyjet’s history
    08 -BA’s cabin refresh - what will it mean for passengers?
    09 -Strength of the pound sees holidaymakers make a beeline for Brazil, Vietnam and Hungary
    10 -Tetley seeks out 2 tea lovers for the tea-tasting trip of a lifetime
    11 -Traveller clocks up 18,479 Miles in five days to bag BA Gold Card
    12 -Scores of people have enjoyed a ‘3G’ holiday...but what it is?
    15 - Want a spot of winter sun for less? Head to these destinations
    16 -Egypt tourism could return to pre-uprising levels in 2015
    17 -What does the next decade hold for travel? €10 flights to the US apparently
    18 - Travellers increasingly booking holidays with mobile devices
    19 -London Gatwick to Barcelona-El Prat named as route with most delays
    22 -BA to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur
    23 - Glasgow named as world’s friendliest city
    24 -Young travellers turn to recommendations to guide holiday choices
    25 -More than 100 nervous flyers graduate from easyjet’s Fearless Flyer Course
    26 -What will travel look like over the next century? Lonely Planet makes its predictions
    29 -Postcards a thing of the past as holidaymakers get tech-savvy
    29 -Mobile phones can be left on during flights, says EASA
    30 -‘Buddy system’ and identifying wristbands among safety measures being considered by Thailand’s Tourism Minister
    August
    01 -Loom Bands top list of top ten toys to take on a plane
    04 - Bonding and beaches - holidaymakers take pets in tow to spend quality time
    05 -Gone Girl tops list of books left on flights
    06 - 4 hilarious in flight safety videos
    07 - A family holiday? We’d rather holiday alone say third of adults
    08 - MPs are most likely to enjoy an overseas holiday this summer
    11 -Leap in number of parents facing term-time holiday fines
    12 -Third of Brits regret bringing their smartphones on holiday
    13 -France is the most visited country in the world!
    15 - Deodorant tops travellers’ onboard amenity kit wish-list
    18 - Australia emerges as top gap year destination
    19 -Families spending more money and time on holidays
    20 - Travelling with Ryanair? You can now pay by PayPal
    21 - Iceland’s Volcano eruption alert raised to Orange
    22 - Melbourne: the best city in the world to live
    26 -ABTA assess the statistics as UK travellers line up Bank Holiday plans
    27 -Brits turn their back on social media updates
    28 -Could windowless planes be the future of air travel?
    July
    01 -Almost half of city breakers take part in
    02 -Fly to NYC for £150 - yes really!
    03 - Holidaymakers now less likely to pay for all-inclusive extras
    04 - New Fearless Flyer course programme announced by easyJet
    07 -Winner of Expedia.co.uk's search for a Modern Explorer sets out for Vasco da Gama journey
    08 - 5 glorious beach pictures that scream rest and relaxation
    09 -BA testing high-tech ‘happiness blanket’
    10 -EC’s passenger rights app gets an upgrade in time for holiday season
    11 - School holiday premium as much as £1,300
    14 -Easyjet reaches milestone with more than 700 routes for sale
    15 -Four years until lift off! Future UK space hub to offer flights from 2018
    16 -Brits love R & R on holidays while Brazilians love to party
    17 -Been around the world! Under fives already seasoned travellers
    18 -Attend a wedding overseas? We’d rather it were on UK shores
    22 -Brits’ prolonging breaks with social media ‘statuscations’
    23 -24% of the average getaway budget goes towards extras
    24 - Las Vegas voted ‘overspend’ capital of the year
    28 -Just 1 day to go until the ‘Great Summer Getaway’
    29 -Families can now head to the continent for a third less!
    30 -KLM staff now LinkedIn to customers
    June
    02 -Snap up tickets to Reykjavik for just £49!
    03 -Behind BA: New TV show goes behind the scenes at iconic airline
    04 -How do our breaks abroad end up costing employers £478?
    05 -Under 25s love window seats; but which place on a plane are you most likely to sit in?
    06 -FaceTime, Skype, Tango: Cosmos shakes up its rep contact methods
    09 -Brits splashing out on airport spending rather than focusing on holiday deals
    10 -Pandas on tour: 1600 papier-mâché pandas descend on Hong Kong!
    11 -“Taxes", "baggage fees" and "booking fees": the travel charges that most irk us
    12 -Ryanair is our most popular Airline
    13 -Backpacker bonding: ‘first ever social network for hostels’ launched
    16 -The end of hefty credit card surcharges! New EU legislation paves way for flights less one costly fee
    17 -
    18 -Giving families extra: Ryanair launches new family-friendly service
    19 -Passport Office introduces extra measures to ease passport backlog
    20 -The new bucket list: travelling the globe, scuba diving and erm...going naturist
    23 - BA’s short-haul aircraft get an interiors makeover
    24 -My holiday destination was too hot and other unbelievable traveller complaints
    25 -UK calling: EC slashes mobile data roaming price caps
    26 -Travel firm offers Google Glass loan to top spending customers
    27 -British Airways planning to provide unique ‘rail experience’ for passengers
    30 -Why take more? Brits opt for hassle free hand luggage
    May
    01 -Solo holidays = happiness for two-thirds of women
    02 -Travel quiz reveals Brits don’t know their own landscape
    06 -Ryanair announces launch of new routes from Manchester Airport
    07 -A holiday to please the ultimate drinking connoisseurs...that’ll be £750,000 please
    08 -The Towlie: the latest development in the holiday selfie craze
    09 -The sound of wedding shells: 1.5mn plan to attend overseas nuptials
    12 -Beaches and good eating: just two ingredients that make up the perfect family holiday
    13 -Mathematical equation could slash flight boarding times
    14 -The sheets are too white! Survey reveals unusual hotel complaints
    15 -Why do Brits leave a third of their annual holiday allowance unused?
    16 -BA announces increases to its short-haul flight schedule from Heathrow
    19 -70% of Brits happy to recommend a holiday in the Middle East
    20 - Travel firm Kuoni temporarily halts trips to Mombasa
    21 -Clarkson sparks debate on child-free flights
    21 -Flybe introduces new routes to Hamburg and Oslo
    22 -One in five Brits has a ‘lost in translation’ moment on holiday
    23 -Be wary of fraudsters ABTA warns footie fans heading to Brazil
    27 -What are parents most looking forward to on their next holiday?
    28 - NYC, London and Tokyo named best destinations for nightlife
    29 - Brits mistake stunning UK vistas for locations abroad
    30 - Strike in Italy leads to flight cancellations
    April
    01 -Budapest offers best value for city breaks
    02 -Modern holiday experience ‘same as in Victorian era’
    03 -Quarter of parents find it cheaper to pay fine than holiday in the summer
    04 -Booking a holiday at work ‘costs more’
    07 -Easyjet joins bid for William Shakespeare day with themed plane and free Shakespeare performances
    08 -Brits ‘make do and mend’ to spend less than £100 on holiday essentials
    09 -Good news for families: Easter holiday prices have fallen by as much as 25%
    10 -Trouble-hit Crimea hoping for tourism boost with visa-free initiative
    11 -5 stunning pictures of Spain
    14 -Forget new-fangled holiday activities – building sandcastles still has pride of place in kids’ hearts
    15 -Who wins out in the holiday booking battle of the sexes?
    16 -After the London Marathon comes....the volcano marathon
    17 -Mamma Mia! Brits name Italian as their favourite foreign cuisine
    18 -A British Christopher Columbus? Well travelled Brits seem clueless when it comes to famed explorers
    22 -Planning a holiday with the kids in tow? Here’s why Cornwall should be your first stop
    23 -E-agents, travel tips from Siri and more: report paints a picture of travel in 2024
    24 -Want to get a glimpse of NYC circa 2008? Now you can thanks to Google Street View
    28 -Feeling the fear and flying anyway: TOWIE star Bobby takes Easyjet’s Fearless Flyer Course
    29 -Two-tankhamun: replica of famed tomb being installed near the original
    30 -Ryanair may be on a charm offensive, but Norwegian triumphs in best value budget
    March
    03 - Brits flock to Papua New Guinea
    04 -Third of Brits book flights as early as possible
    05 -It could take 10 years to pay off your holiday...yes, really!
    06 -It’s official: Brits are still in love with Tenerife
    07 - New formula could be key to best-ever holidays
    10 -Holiday booking fraud on the rise, says ABTA
    11 -On Holiday Group collapses but consumers shouldn’t be affected
    12 -Parents ‘scared’ to take young children on holiday
    13 - St Patrick’s Day sees Brits flock to Ireland
    14 -Lack of advance planning to blame for 15% of couples rowing on holiday
    17 -UK air travel continues to soar
    18 -Are schools in the UK taking the PISTE? Ski operator to pay parents’ truancy fines
    19 - Welsh beach ‘one of the best in the world’, says TripAdvisor
    20 -Quarter of Brits caught out by ‘confusing’ hand luggage allowances
    21 - APD reform will save air passengers £200 million a year, says ABTA
    24 -Angry Birds to boost tourism in UK and Finland this summer
    26 -Wet weather sends Brits on overseas holidays
    27 - Paris most popular Easter destination for Brits
    28 -Getting the Wizz Air experience? Expect a delay
    31 - From control to vitality: The seven emotions fliers’ experience
    February
    03 - One in four Brits ‘can’t afford to holiday abroad’
    04 - Fewer travellers separate business and pleasure
    05 - Allocated seating boosts Ryanair
    06 - Dubai travellers to be hit with Tourism Dirham tax
    07 - 10 destinations offering better value for money in 2014
    10 - Wet January helps boost travel sales
    11 - WiFi more important than swimming pool
    12 - Parents willing to fly further with kids in tow
    13 -ABTA: Ski helmet use on the rise, but insurance still inadequate
    14 -Travellers to benefit from cheap hotel prices in Europe
    17 -Iceland sees 65% rise in number of British holidaymakers
    18 -Will parents be tempted by a term-time break as Sochi 2014 inspires families to ski?
    19 -Visit Britain splashes out £2.5 million on tourism advert
    20 - 5 of the world’s most extraordinary hotels
    21 -Brits consider good food ‘essential’ for perfect holiday
    24 -4,600 Year Old Step Pyramid Unearthed in Egypt – and it’s older than the oldest of the Seven Wonders
    25 -Should reclining seats be banned on flights?
    26 -MPs: Axe APD during school holidays
    27 -Turkish e-visa deadline extended until end of 2014
    28 -Tourists invited to ‘Like’ Lithuania with the world’s largest ‘Like’ sculpture
    January
    02 -Where will we have drawn our 2014 holiday inspiration from? Christmas TV apparently
    03 - Passengers offered £100 in vouchers by Gatwick after Christmas Eve travel delays
    06 - BA set to operate flights to Spain from Humberside Airport
    07 - Half of Brits on holiday are "blind bookers
    08 -NewYork named travel writers favourite city
    09 - Taking a holiday is relaxing, but the lead up is far from it, says survey
    10 -Five things we can expect from travel in the next 12 months.
    13 -Strong pound spells sunnier holidays for Brits abroad
    14 -Turkey e-visa could provide a boost to tourism
    15 -Brits planning to spend, spend, spend on 2014 holiday
    16 - Ryanair announces launch of four new routes from Manchester in 2014
    17 - Extra flights needed to cope with huge World Cup demand
    21 - Scottish destinations feature prominently on UK travel destination ranking
    23 -A third of Brits to tick off bucket list destinations in 2014
    24 - 2014 sees increase in early bird booking
    27 - £1,000 fine sparks new call for staggered term dates
    28 -Our favourite location for a holiday fling is....Venice
    29 - Fastest growing tourist destinations revealed
    30 - Air-traffic controller strikes cause significant delays
    31 -Facebook ‘rant’ over inflated term-time prices could spark Parliament debate
    2013
    December
    02 -Takeaways and accessories may be out, but holidays are still in
    03 -Will the 24-hour tube spell more holidays from Heathrow?
    04 -What do we love talking about on social media? Travel of course
    05 -Could German beer brewers be the latest to fall under the Unesco “intangible heritage
    09 -Stephen Fry voted... the nation’s favourite holiday companion
    10 - Growing interest in the 2014 World Cup sees hotel searches soar
    11 -Survey reveals MPs growing concern about impact of UK APD rises
    12 -Easyjet slashes the number of Manchester to Moscow flights
    13 -Want to head somewhere new in 2014? Try one of these ‘Destinations on the Rise’
    16 -600,000 school days lost as Scottish parents take kids on term-time holidays
    17 -New commission sees the potential for expansion at Heathrow and Gatwick
    18 -London is...the most reviewed city
    19 -Direct flights from Birmingham to New York
    20 -Rome and ski holidays top list of searches for travelling Brits
    23 -Which? survey names Guernsey-based carrier as top airline
    24 - New research suggests parents are still undeterred from booking term-time holidays
    30 -Brits poised to take advantage of growing power of the pound
    31 -Will Christmas TV schedule help you make a holiday choice?
    November
    01 -1 min 28 seconds to the perfect holiday suitcase....by the YouTube Star hired by
    03 -Culture Day 3rd November 2013
    04 -Young or old...we still love our holidays!
    05 -Haute cuisine and global travel....welcome to the £180,000 gastro holiday!
    06 -Want your whole life to feel like one big holiday? A job as a "Spontaneity Champion"
    07 -2014 will bring a renewed and reinvigorated interest in Egypt
    08 -World peace and a comfy place to lay your head...Hostelling International wins Ambassador
    11 -Fly away with me: greater number of children than ever before travelling abroad
    12 -Petition urges end to new term-time holiday regulations
    13 -Want a weekend break that isn’t too hard on the purse strings? Then head to Lisbon
    14 -Heston does Heathrow: Award-winning chef set to open eatery in terminal 2
    15 -Yearn to live like a local on holiday? Four intrepid travellers complete life swap
    18 - BA reveals what makes us 'app'y on holiday as EU agency prepares to approve in-flight
    19 -Star gazing and Spanish culture...why Tenerife is the best place to do it
    20 - The Philippines’ Department of Tourism urges travellers to keep visiting the typhoon-hit
    21 -Air New Zealand gives 3 pairs of Hobbit fans chance to see world premiere of the
    22 -On the beach or by the pool: our favourite spots for taking a holiday selfie
    25 - Want to get the best glimpse of the Northern Lights. Visit’s Norway’s free app could
    26 -Skis at the ready! Winter resorts open early to eager audience
    27 -Budget carrier Ryanair announces 12 new routes from Stansted in 2014
    28 -Want Christmas presents at half the price? Then head to NYC
    29 -The top five travel trends for 2014 revealed
    October
    01 -Strong Pounds means Brits are quids in
    02 -Is passenger safety at risk after new EU regulations?
    03 -New GPS device helps travellers track their luggage
    04 -World Animal Day - Here are some useful hints and tips for what to do with your pets when going on holiday
    07 - UK holidaymakers’ visits to Croatia up by 24%
    08 - Cage diving with sharks and champagne
    09 -Some travel companies are still charging sky-high card fees, Which? Finds
    11 -US Shuts Down National Attractions
    14 -Travel companies charging sky-high helpline rates
    15 -One In Three Ready For Blast Off!
    16 -UK Tourism Hits New Highs
    17 -Can You Name The Four Best Cities In The World?
    18 -Research reveals that our profession influences our holiday choices
    21 -International Day of the Nacho
    22 -Can you Fly to the Big Apple on a budget?
    23 -Cash-strapped youngsters ask mum and dad to fund holidays
    24 - No luxuries: Brits view holidays as essential
    25 -Budapest cheapest city for a break
    28 -Top Eurostar destinations named
    29 -Weather cancellation payouts and the UK storm
    30 -Families favour city breaks over beaches
    31 -We love heading off abroad but...1.3m of us are set to lose out on holiday allowance in 2013
    September
    02 -Brits spend two days on tech devices while away
    04 -Ever taken the wrong currency on holiday?
    05 -Tanning emerges as Brit’s top holiday priority
    06 -Henry Cavill emerges as most wanted candidate for a holiday romance.
    09 -One in five women bothered by Romeo waiters
    11 -Brits shake off holiday stereotype
    12 -A Great Staff Bake Off – but what to do with the leftovers??
    17 -Hotels and discount websites accused of colluding to fix prices
    18 -Brits to spend more on holiday in 2014
    19 -Payouts for flights delayed by weather chaos
    20 -Disneyland Paris ‘literally falling apart’
    23 -Cash-strapped Brits spend more time on the beach than their EU counterparts
    24 -Spain announces record tourism figures
    27 -The world’s least honest cities
    30 -A quarter of Brits tell lies about their holidays
    August
    01 -Brits head on holiday in record numbers
    05 -The world’s most popular holiday destination
    06 -Tom Daley gets his own backpacking travel show
    07 -World’s first Twitter themed hotel
    08 -Bransons airline to stage on-board comedy shows
    13 -Why holidays are for families not friends this year
    14 -Which do you prefer: Holidays or Christmas?
    16 -Why Barcelona is the worst for scams
    21 -Luxury travel trends: airlines bring glamour back to flying
    22 -One in three Brits can’t place holiday destination on map
    23 -The strangest items left on planes
    27 -Young people spend housing deposit on holiday
    28 -Airlines suggest compensation culture threatens safety of passengers
    29 -Brits caught out by foreign laws
    July
    01 -Brits carry more cash as holiday money worries soar
    02 -Mobile phone charges drop for EU holidaymakers
    03 -Rome and Paris tied for having worlds rudest cab drivers
    04 -The nations total holiday bill adds up to £27bn
    05 -Holiday Happiness: Apparently it starts at the booking stage
    11 -Parents funding holidays for the ‘boomerang generation’
    12 -A nation of unhappy campers
    15 -If you’re taking the kids on holiday make sure you take your wallet too
    16 -Holidaymakers warned about passport renewals delay
    17 -Is all-inclusive really the cheaper option?
    19 -Is hiring a car on holiday always the best option?
    25 -Brits getting better at learning foreign languages
    26 -Holiday choices are inspired by TV
    29 -Spain tops popular destination chart again
    30 -Transatlantic air travel cheaper than UK rail travel
    31 -The UK best in Europe for shopping
    June
    03 -KLM launches in flight AeroMobile service
    04 -Heathrow to rank airlines by noise emissions
    05 -UK’s Tipping Misses Top Spot
    06 -EasyJet launch route from Rome to Tel Aviv
    07 -Amsterdam Shines Bright in 2013
    10 -What’s Bugging You This Summer?
    17 -Brits break language stereotypes while abroad
    18 -Brits spending billions on hotel rooms
    19 -Flying fees take off in 2013
    20 -Bulgaria scores top marks for holiday value
    21 -Top destinations for fantasy lottery winners
    24 -Women take the lead in booking holidays
    25 -Annabel Karmel brands airline food ‘horrible’
    26 -Brits feel that holidays are worth the cost
    27 -One in four have booked a holiday at work
    28 -Men’s top holiday worry is showing off a beer belly
    May
    02 -Routehappy offers flights for happy flyers
    03 -Rise in consumer confidence boosting holiday market
    07 -Tour operator to go ahead with North Korea trips
    08 -How much are you paying to use the airport?
    10 -Travel makes it on list to make yourself happy
    13 -Holidays help children learn, parents say
    14 -Prince Harry to visit Diana charity on US trip
    15 -Conquer your fear of flying with new EasyJet course
    16 -Why Brits love returning to their favourite holiday destinations
    17 -Three lucky Brits fly to Australia to vie for best job in the world
    20 -Lions followers to get more for their money
    22 -New flights to Europe starting from Cambridge airport
    29 -Is social media killing the holiday fling?
    30 -Bangkok set to become world’s most visited city.
    31 -Australia world’s happiest nation, again
    April
    04 -Why the airlines are squeezing passengers
    12 -Two fifths of Brits say no to staycation
    15 -EU hotel prices rise
    16 -Holiday snaps now immortalised in the digital world.
    17 -UK trumps US in top tourist destination ranking
    18 -Things Brits do on holiday but not at home.
    22 -World’s best airport named for 2013.
    23 -The staycation is staying.
    24 -Competition forces resorts to drop prices
    25 -The world’s most punctual airline named
    26 -Questor Insurance - New Offices
    March
    01 -Over half of British cruisers disregard safety procedures
    04 -Shorter queues top list of traveller
    05 -British travellers express their anger at rising APD
    06 -British Airways’ first Airbus A380 will fly on the “Red Carpet Route” to Los Angeles
    07 -Spain voted most popular holiday destination for 2013
    08 -UK travellers taking European river cruises increase
    11 -Spring is here again and to celebrate Questor has an Easter basket of special offers running from the March 11th to April 1st 2013.
    13 -British Airways sets two Guinness World Records
    14 -Dublin set to get 50m boost from St Patricks Day tourism
    18 -Survey reveals changing travel habits around the World.
    20 -Brits unfazed by language barriers on their trips abroad
    21 -Paris emerges as UK travellers’ favourite city destination
    25 -Majorca tops list of favourite destinations
    26 -Budapest offers best value for a city break
    27 -Brits get lowest holiday allowance in Europe
    28 -Brits Head off for great easter getaway
    February
    01 -‘Matecations’ on an upward trend
    04 -Global tourism to climb again in 2013
    05 -300 percent jump in searches for African holidays
    06 -Brits urged to take out travel insurance
    08 -Brits spend least on Valentines Day getaways
    14 -Flying from Heathrow has rise in prices
    15 -Social media pushes holiday romances to the brink of extinction
    18 -Age is no obstacle as over 80s jet off to far-flung destinations
    19 -Onesie is Britain’s favourite travelling apparel
    20 -American Airlines and US Airways merge to create world’s largest airline group
    21 -Popes resignation sparks increase in flight bookings to Rome
    22 -France on a shoestring: new low-cost long-distance train service launched
    25 -Travellers choose hotels based on availability of free Wi-Fi
    27 -A new era for New Caledonia: Pacific island territory lands on tourists’ radars
    28 -Fun before the sun: Brits dubbed passengers most likely to join the mile high club
    January
    03 -Egypt tipped as best value destination
    04 -Holiday bookings set to surge this weekend
    08 -Maldives among best selling destinations in 2013
    09 -Visitor numbers to New York still high
    10 -David Bowie to boost tourist numbers to Berlin
    11 -Tablets and tea bags Brit essentials
    14 -At least one trip for Brits in 2013
    15 -A Question of Sport...
    16 -Celebrities inspire surge in beach breaks
    17 -Southend Airport voted best for customer service
    22 -Wiltshire stone monument trumps pyramids.
    23 -Tourists visiting Burma passes the one million mark.
    24 -Ryanair opens two new bases in Morocco
    25 -Istanbul bid to build worlds largest airport
    31 -Holidays are a considerable boost to health
    2012
    December
    03 -Mary and Joseph entitled to free hotel rooms
    04 -Poll reveals the world's best airport restaurants
    07 -Gangnam Style helps South Korea
    10 -UK travellers admit to being an 'Idiot Abroad
    11 -Virgin Atlantic unveils domestic flight schedule
    14 -Margate lists must-see destinations for 2013
    17 -Strong pound gives Brits more for their money
    18 -London unwilling to share smiles with tourists
    20 -Chinese paradise beach to rival world’s holiday hotspots
    20 -Brits make their Christmas getaway from Gatwick
    21 -Ryanair last in ranking of short-haul airlines
    21 -Christmas Opening Hours 2012
    November
    02 -Stowaway snake on a plane captured
    05 -Ryanair and easyJet worst airlines for legroom
    06 -BA a supports Movember with facial fuzz aircraft
    07 -Thomson launches UK’s first direct flight to Phuket,Thailand
    09 -Libya hotly tipped as new holiday hotspot.
    12 -English beaches not as clean as last year
    13 -Greece and Spain strikes cause cancellations
    14 -Toilet-inspired theme park in South Korea
    15 -Europes growing tourist destinations revealed
    16 -Perfect passenger-single male in their 30s
    19 -Britains first speed-dating flight takes off
    21 -British pilots admit having a nap
    22 -easyJet launches Manchester to Moscow route
    27 -easyjet founder launches budget African airline
    29 -Gangnam Style inspires London to Seoul route
    30 -OFT criticises Ryanair for sky-high booking fees
    October
    01 -Cheapest destinations for tourist taxes revealed
    02 -New York City to build world’s biggest Ferris wheel
    03 -Birmingham Airport sees record-breaking passenger numbers in August
    04 -Post-Olympic holiday rush drives easyJet profits
    05 -Brits back calls for a cut in Air Passenger Duty
    09 -Staff to keep jobs after 11-year-old flew to Rome
    10 -Yorkshire voted best place to holiday in UK
    11 -Guinness to launch premiere class jet service
    12 -Nearly half of Brits choosing package holidays
    16 -Hobbit film set to boost New Zealand tourism
    19 -Cuban travel restrictions lifted for citizens
    22 -Tourism in Egypt set to rise
    24 -Airlines to pay compensation for delayed flights
    26 -World’s longest flight coming to an end
    29 -Computer glitch sees passengers buy £35 return from Rome to New York
    30 -New routes to Moscow, Morocco and Egypt launched by easyJet
    31 -Brits urged to hit the gym before the slopes this ski season
    September
    04 -Holidaymakers could save hundreds by flying out on a Tuesday
    05 -Hotel prices rocket for Brits in popular holiday destinations
    06 -Mind your manners! Brussels introduces public swearing fine
    07 -Traveller eats hidden caterpillars found in luggage
    10 -Parents of twins sweeten the deal for fellow airline passengers
    11 -September holiday bookings soar following washout summer
    12 -Vietnam attracts growing number of British holidaymakers
    13 -New international airport to open in remote part of the Maldives
    14 -Australia launches tourism campaign to attract affluent travellers
    17 -World tourism figures to reach one billion by the end of the year
    19 -Berlin is Europe’s third most visited city
    21 -Croatia a popular hotspot for British tourists
    24 -Ryanair under fire for retrospective charging
    August
    01 -Holidays are worth double in wellbeing than in cost
    02 -Brits falling victim to holiday fraud
    03 -Brits would pay more for child-free flights
    06 -Spanish criminals target British registered vehicles
    07 -Legal battle could see airlines drop luggage fees
    08 -Duty-free shopping loses its sparkle
    09 -Brits taking out wrong travel insurance
    10 -Rise in grown up children holidaying with parents to save cash
    13 -Sport-focused holiday bookings rocket following the ‘Olympic effect’
    15 -Holidaymakers urged to keep a close eye on cash and belongings
    20 -Moscow hotels most expensive in the world
    21 -Travel toiletries 750% more expensive at the airport
    22 -Brits take over £3,000 worth of goods to the beach with them
    23 -Men vs women: what
    24 -‘Prince Harry effect’ causes surge in bookings to Las Vegas
    28 -Holidaymakers face price hike shock in Spain
    29 -Families save up to £300 by wearing luggage on flights
    31 -Tiger tourism ban extended in India
    July
    02 -British holidaymakers could face French motoring fines
    03 -Britain’s airport parking rip-off revealed
    04 -Tourists warned of poor overseas taxi service
    05 -Majority of travellers oppose wider airline seats for larger passengers
    06 -Bad weather leads to surge in holiday bookings
    11 -Cheapest destinations for self-catering revealed
    12 -Women change their outfit 28 times on holiday
    13 -Majority of travellers vote against extra wide airline seats
    16 -Algarve motorway toll to cause disruption for holidaymakers
    18 -Worst destinations for weight-gain revealed
    23 -Heathrow Immigration staff could strike on Olympics eve
    24 -Spanish routes cull ‘unavoidable’ says Ryanair
    26 -11-year-old boy slips airport security and takes free flight to Rome
    30 -Top ten reasons why couples argue on holiday
    31 -Soul searching holidays on the rise
    June
    01 -Brits opt for overseas holiday rather than staycation
    06 -Virgin Atlantic allows for mobile phone calls
    07 -Greek holidays in demand despite economic crisis
    08 -Top 10 beaches revealed
    11 -Antarctic feels tourism chill as visitor numbers drop
    12 -Explorers celebrate Diamond Jubilee on remote Canadian island
    13 -UK airports call for liquids ban to remain in place
    14 -Brits take measures to avoid Air Passenger Duty rise
    15 -Brits turn to auction websites to fund cheap holidays
    18 -UAE considers skimpy clothing ban
    19 -Tunisian tourism shows signs of recovery
    20 -Londoners less likely to travel abroad during the Olympics
    21 -Plane forced to land after passenger sets hair on fire
    22 -Industry experts predict huge losses for European airlines
    25 -Travel insurance prices could skyrocket as one in five make fake claims
    26 -Model villages created in Tibet to boost tourism
    28 -British holidaymakers heading overseas during Olympics
    May
    03 -Europe’s cheapest holiday destinations revealed
    01 -Parents resort to taking kids out of school to save money on family holidays
    02 -Perfect airline seat calculated
    04 -Fears over Olympic airport delays
    08 -Hertz announces new partnership for Middle East
    09 -US unveil bold plans to boost tourism
    10 -Strength of pound is good news for British holidaymakers
    25 -Brits unimaginative when it comes to holiday destinations
    28 -Ryanair to cancel flights to Greek islands from October
    29 -Monarch Airlines announce 12 new winter ski routes
    30 -Holidaymakers spend more than £500 before they leave the country
    31 -World’s oldest backpacker aged 95
    April
    02 -Ryanair comes under fire for emergency seat charges
    03 -Tourists warned of Stansted strike action
    04 -APD increase comes into force
    05 -Millions plan holidays to avoid Olympics
    06 -Festival-goers heading overseas this year
    09 -New plans to make travel insurance simpler for older people
    10 -Qatar Airways announces partnership with Hertz
    11 -Former no go destinations now on cruise itineraries
    12 -Airport delays expected throughout Summer
    13 -Older travellers get better protection under new travel insurance initiative
    16 -North America is most expensive destination for injured Brits
    17 -Leisure travel drives Eurostar boost
    18 -Olympic visitors securing early car hire
    20 -Brits spend millions on foreign cash withdrawals
    23 -Ryanair considers surcharge on flights to Spain
    24 -Hidden fuel charges push up cost of car hire abroad
    25 -Brits to spend billions on travel this year
    30 -Bad weather drives Brits abroad
    March
    22 -Brits planning Jubilee getaway
    23 -Aviation industry calls for scrapping of APD
    26 -Hotel prices up around the world
    27 -Industry body calls on Chancellor to assist travellers
    28 -easyJet celebrates ten years at Gatwick
    29 -EasyJet celebrates London Southend Airport reopening
    30 -Europcar helping to increase electric car usage
    February
    07 -Last years prices slashed on 4 out of 5 destinations