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42 Worst Ever Car Movies

Please note, this is not the 42 worst ever movies, it's the 42 worst ever car movies. There are some great films on this list, but they feature awful cars. Cars and movies - don't normally go together! 42. Planes, Trains and Automobiles The planes and trains are fine, but the automobiles are awful and sometimes on fire. 41. Terminator Cars that look like they were styled by that bloke who let Frankenstein's monster into ... read more

When airmiles are worthless

Gary Glitter looks like he's on his way back to the UK. The convicted Paedophile has just been released from a Vietnamese prison after serving a 3-year sentence for child abuse. What has this got to do with Travel? Well, firstly Qatar airlines refused to fly the infamous star, and then he was refused to fly back first class/business class - only economy would do. Makes you wonder how highly everyone rates economy class! ... read more

Industry Interview: Phil Davies from Travelmole

In the final series of our interviews for the time being, ASAP speaks to Phil Davies. A former editor of Travel Trade Gazette and now Managing Editor of TravelMole. Having been a journalist for 30 years, there's not much that Phil doesn't know about the industry: Phil Davies, Managing Editor of TravelMole 1)       Can you tell me your background and how you arrived to being Managing Editor of TravelMole? I joined TravelMole after becoming a freelance journalist five years ago, firstly contributing stories and then as ... read more

Industry Interview: Candy Harrington from Emerging Horizons

Candy Harrington is the Editor of Emerging Horizons, a unique magazine in the Travel Industry, focusing on access for disabled tourists. The magazome has been around for 11 years; so we caught up with Candy to talk about this industry and her thoughts about the future of the industry. Candy Harrington, Editor, Emerging Horizons Q1)     How did you become involved in Emerging Horizons? "Well, I've always been a travel writer -- for over 30 years now -- and about 15 years ago I decided I ... read more

Industry interview: Darren Cronian from Travel Rants

In a myriad of corporate travel blogs, some good, some bad, Travel Rants stands out in its ability to engage and infuriate the industry in equal doses. Here, the man behind the blog, Darren Cronian talks about where it all began and what he thinks about the future of the industry: Q1) How did you start Travel Rants? I was frustrated about the travel industry after a visit to a high-street travel agency, and wanted somewhere to rant about my frustrations. I’d previously heard about blogs, so created one, and three years later, I am still ranting about ... read more