http://www.travelweekly.co.ukThe latest tour operator news from Travel Weeklyen-gbThu, 02 Jul 2009 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/31356/allbury-group-directors-step-down-as-group-announces-profit.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/31356/allbury-group-directors-step-down-as-group-announces-profit.html Allbury Travel Group chief executive Eamonn Ferrin and chairman Michael East have stepped down after the...Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:43:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/31328/former-mytravel-bosses-set-up-red-sea-tour-operator.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/31328/former-mytravel-bosses-set-up-red-sea-tour-operator.html Three ex-MyTravel bosses have set up a tour operator specialising in the Red Sea to work with UK travel agents. Red...Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:24:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/31357/hoseasons-profits-up-as-consumers-opt-for-uk-holidays.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/31357/hoseasons-profits-up-as-consumers-opt-for-uk-holidays.htmlHoseasons’ pre-tax profits for the year ending October 31, 2008, have risen by almost £1 million as domestic breaks continue to prove popular during the recessionThu, 02 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/31335/darren-panto-quits-peltours.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/31335/darren-panto-quits-peltours.html Peltours sales and marketing director Darren Panto quit his role yesterday after 13 years working for the Egypt specialist. Panto said the split is...Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:33:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/31324/tourism-australia-bids-to-cash-in-on-ashes-2009.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/31324/tourism-australia-bids-to-cash-in-on-ashes-2009.html Tourism Australia is to launch a marketing drive in conjunction with the start of the Ashes next Wednesday. Tourism Australia regional general manager...Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:40:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/25/31301/government-replies-to-aito-over-travel-trades-banking-concerns.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/25/31301/government-replies-to-aito-over-travel-trades-banking-concerns.html The Department of Business has responded to requests by the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) for a...Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:25:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/23/31276/tours-of-iran-put-on-hold-as-political-turmoil-continues.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/23/31276/tours-of-iran-put-on-hold-as-political-turmoil-continues.html Tours of Iran are facing an uncertain future as the Foreign Office (FCO) has advised against all but essential travel to the country. Last week's...Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:35:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/19/31254/the-travel-foundation-predicts-20-growth-in-industry-support.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/19/31254/the-travel-foundation-predicts-20-growth-in-industry-support.html The Travel Foundation is expecting a minimum 20% growth in support from the industry...Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:29:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/16/31225/blame-recession-for-unpopular-decisions-says-leading-accountant.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/16/31225/blame-recession-for-unpopular-decisions-says-leading-accountant.html Travel businesses can use the recession as an excuse to make unpopular business decisions, such as making staff redundant, and press for better deals with...Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:11:00 GMThttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/15/31219/aito-to-launch-second-exclusive-brochure.htmlhttp://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/15/31219/aito-to-launch-second-exclusive-brochure.html The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) is launching a second exclusive brochure for its Specialist...Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:17:00 GMT