Thomson Holidays and Thomas Cook Add Fuel Surcharge
The 2 largest tour operators in Britain, Thomas Cook and Thomson Holidays, have introduced new fuel surcharges, causing the cost of a family of 4 going on holiday to increase up to £160. This move comes as the price of oil continues to rise due to the turmoil in
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones March 3rd, 2011
Thomas Cook Customers to Holiday during Royal Wedding
According to Thomas Cook sales, thousands of Britons are choosing to be unpatriotic and snub the Royal Wedding on April 29. Instead, they are booking trips abroad during the public holiday. This news comes as the tour operators revealed that bookings for the weekend of the wedding are
by Charlotte Fellows February 10th, 2011
Thomas Cook to Drop 500 UK Staff
Thomas Cook has said that they will be cutting up to £50 million in costs at their UK business in order to offset any further downturn in trading after reporting low end full-year results. This will be done through ...
by Andrew Bones December 2nd, 2010
Thomas Cook Plans Eastern Ventures
Thomas Cook, the largest tour operator in Europe, has entered an agreement to buy 50.1% of Intourist, the largest Russian tour operator. The company was founded by Josef Stalin but was bought in 1994 by Sistema, the oil-to-telecom firm that holds 66.2% of the company. The other 33.8%
by Dave Bess November 29th, 2010
Thomas Cook Makes 5% Cut to Hotel Payments
Thomas Cook is under pressure to reverse a unilateral decision to cut 5% off payments to hotel operators in Greece, Spain, Portugal and other big holiday destinations. The company blames the move on the many challenges thrown at British tour operators this year, including the emergency budget, unexpected good
by Doug Smith November 3rd, 2010
Spanish and Caribbean Hoteliers Threaten Thomas Cook with Legal Action
Thomas Cook is set to be sued by hoteliers in both Spain and the Caribbean. This comes in protest to the company's plan to cut 5% from their hotel accommodation invoices for the months of August and September. This cut means that hotels in Europe and the Caribbean,
by Charlotte Fellows October 1st, 2010
Budget airline passengers urged to bring food onboard
A new survey says that low cost carriers are charging their passengers sky-high prices for the food they offer onboard. The research reveals that eating while flying costs travellers more than they expect. The usual price of food and beverages on budget airlines is 374 per cent more than at a
by Bobby V-Jones April 7th, 2010
Carriers to increase capacity to narrow gap created by Flyglobespan
New flights were added at Glasgow airport in order to accommodate the customers who had booked flights with the now grounded carrier Flyglobespan. The collapse of the carrier was responsible for many passengers being stranded in many countries across Europe. However, in an effort to accommodate all the passengers, carriers
by Dave Bess December 23rd, 2009
Frenzy of booking for FIFA World Cup 2010
Travel agencies are starting to experience the World Cup frenzy as many people are rushing up to buy the wide range of travel packages and travel reservation available. Throughout the weekend, travel agents have been caught up in the excitement ...
by Jennifer Jones December 8th, 2009
TUI Travel Reports Good Profit Year Despite Economy
TUI Travel has successfully ridden out the global economic downturn. The travel firm has posted a profit increase of 11 percent with an overall operating profit of £443m for this fiscal year ending on September 30. TUI travel, one of Europe's largest tour operators, had stalled in profits at around
by Emily Welch December 2nd, 2009
Thomas Cook gears up for London Olympics
Thomas Cook has announced a major push for the Olympic games to be held in London in 2012. The British travel company will offer a number of short trips and holidays for visitors to enjoy London during the 2012 summer Olympics. A total of 250,000 packages are up on offer, with
by Andrew Mayer October 21st, 2009
Thomas Cook reveals business impact of swine flu
According to a report issued by travel company Thomas Cook on Thursday, it has seen an impact of nearly £12.6 million on business due to the swine flu outbreak - so far. The travel giant said that following advice to avoid travel to Mexico, trip cancellations - mainly in Germany
by Darren Robinson August 14th, 2009