http://www.travelweekly.co.ukThe latest tour operator news from Travel Weeklyen-gbMon, 15 Mar 2010 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/33259/british-tourism-week-launches-today.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/33259/british-tourism-week-launches-today.htmlBritish Tourism Week is officially launching today at the Celtic Manor hotel in Wales.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:45:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/33252/fco-reviews-thai-travel-advice-as-protestors-target-capital.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/33252/fco-reviews-thai-travel-advice-as-protestors-target-capital.htmlThe Foreign Office (FCO) has reviewed its travel advice to Thailand following escalating political turmoil over the weekend, and warnings of bomb threats.Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:44:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/33249/cook-to-respond-to-coroners-safety-concerns.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/15/33249/cook-to-respond-to-coroners-safety-concerns.htmlThomas Cook has promised to respond to concerns raised by a coroner following the death of a customer in Turkey on 2008. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/33222/take-our-fight-to-your-mps-abta-urges-travel-agents.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/11/33222/take-our-fight-to-your-mps-abta-urges-travel-agents.htmlAgents have been urged to call on their local parliamentary candidates to support Abta’s manifesto if they want it to be taken seriously by the incoming government. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/33188/global-2010-travel-2-to-launch-luxury-brand-in-2011.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/33188/global-2010-travel-2-to-launch-luxury-brand-in-2011.htmlTravel 2 is to launch a new luxury brand following its move towards package holidaysMon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/33184/industry-bosses-back-travel-weeklys-call-for-tourism-minister.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/08/33184/industry-bosses-back-travel-weeklys-call-for-tourism-minister.htmlTravel Weekly’s campaign demanding that the next government creates a post for a dedicated tourism minister has won high level backing from within the industryMon, 08 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/33155/long-haul-holidays-cost-less-than-european-breaks-hayes-jarvis.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/03/33155/long-haul-holidays-cost-less-than-european-breaks-hayes-jarvis.htmlLong-haul breaks could cost less than European holidays this year as hoteliers slash prices and offer deals to drive the luxury market.Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:04:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/01/33148/use-facebook-but-have-a-strategy.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/03/01/33148/use-facebook-but-have-a-strategy.htmlCompanies should be wary of jumping on the latest technoloy bandwagons simply for the sake of it and should instead have a strategy to ensure they work for them.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:36:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/26/33139/spaa-president-slams-operators-direct-sale-tactics.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/26/33139/spaa-president-slams-operators-direct-sale-tactics.htmlScottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) president Brian Potter has urged operators to make a choice between the trade and direct-sell.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:38:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/26/33131/abta-invites-nominations-for-directorships-and-regional-councils.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2010/02/26/33131/abta-invites-nominations-for-directorships-and-regional-councils.htmlAbta members are being asked to nominates candidates for two of the association’s directorships.Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:10:00 GMT