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Review of APD decision urged by Virgin Holidays
Virgin Airways has called the planned increase of the Air Passenger Duty (APD) by the government, a “betrayal of trust,” particularly for Caribbean destinations that have welcomed visitors from the UK for years. The tour operator added that many communities ...
by Charlotte Fellows November 27th, 2008
New Zealand overall winner at Responsible Tourism Awards
The Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards were announced this week at the World Travel Market in London, with New Zealand being named the overall winner. In addition, the country was named the Best Destination, owing to its strategic, comprehensive approach to ...
by Dave Bess November 13th, 2008
Virgin Holidays expands offerings from Manchester
Virgin Holidays has just released a second holiday brochure for the season, dedicated to departures from Manchester. A rise in overall holiday sales from Manchester of 26 per cent has given the tour operator the impetus to expand on its ...
by Emily Welch July 16th, 2008
Virgin Holidays launches new ad campaign
Launch Group has been chosen by Virgin Holidays to take care of a new online campaign for the company that is based on the Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory character of the spoiled little girl, Veruca Salt. The new ads will continue Virgin Holidays ‘I Want It Now’ campaign, and
by Jennifer Jones June 6th, 2008
Branson warns of further rail delay
The railway system in the United Kingdom has never been exemplary compared to its European contemporaries, let a lone the world, but as Sir Richard Branson warns of more chaos for passengers using the West Coast mainline route, the pain ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones May 26th, 2008
Tailored holiday ideas from Virgin
Although many companies use mass email campaigns to alert customers to upcoming sales and hot deals, Virgin Holidays will now be specifically targeting customers with tailored holiday ideas. The campaign idea is ‘Ask for the World’ and it involves a long ...
by Jamie Barnett May 21st, 2008
Virgin Holidays sponsor awards
Virgin Holidays has announced it will sponsor the Responsible Tourism Awards 2008, as the company seeks to align itself with the concept of eco-friendly and sustainable travel. Nominations for tourism ventures that promote sustainability and environmentally conscious operations are now ...
by Katy Davies May 15th, 2008
Virgin loyalty program huge success
Virgin Holidays has enjoyed a number of subscriptions to its loyalty program that has other companies scratching their heads as to why their won programs haven’t been as successful. Virgin Holidays reported that its household members of its loyalty club has increased an incredible 96 percent, with a 22 percent
by Andrew Mayer May 13th, 2008
Virgin Holidays set to cruise
Virgin Holidays recently bought out Fast Track Holidays in a bit to expand their travel operations and launch themselves as a cruise operator. The acquisition means that Britons looking for a good deal on a package vacation now have one ...
by Jennifer Jones October 14th, 2007
Virgin Holidays: an introduction
Looking for a holiday package that can take you to the best holiday destinations all over the world? Count on Virgin Holidays to provide you with all the best value choices. The company is so confident that it can give ...
by Neill Zerk September 15th, 2007