20 Dec 2006
| by Jeff Hyams, Managing director, EMEA, MEC Interaction
Airports operator BAA's 'Take Off & Learn' educational website is designed to assist primary- and secondary-school teachers devise study plans and worksheets about UK airports, but it is also aimed at people interested in working in an airport environment, providing details about the required vocational...
20 Dec 2006
More than half of all internet users book their holidays online, while only 7% research and buy their holidays on the high street, according to a study conducted by Nielsen//NetRatings on behalf of Harvest Digital and Adviva.
LONDON - Barclaycard and Oyster are to roll out a combined card next year that will enable users to use the same card to pay for travel and as a credit card.
13 Dec 2006
Visit Scotland is to focus on promoting the region as the world's first carbon-neutral tourist destination.
13 Dec 2006
Folio Hotels has hired WAA to its integrated account. The agency will create seasonal press ads and direct mail activity. It will also launch and manage a loyalty scheme.
13 Dec 2006
MSN.co.uk has revamped its travel channel to include a holiday-booking service provided by Expedia. It has also added content from Conde Nast Traveller, Guardian Travel and Rough Guides.
13 Dec 2006
As Thomson predicts a further 10% hike in online sales, is the traditional approach still feasible, asks Gemma Charles.
EasyGroup is to tone down its easyCruise brand in a repositioning of a number of its core businesses.
06 Dec 2006
User-generated content (UGC) is to become a more important tool for travel marketers, as consumers rely more on independent advice, according to holiday operator Thomson.
Regional promotional work is to become increasingly important to travel operators, as regional airport growth outstrips that of mainstream airports.