"WTTC praises Great Britain's effort to revamp tourism strategy"

"The World Travel & Tourism Council is applauding a pledge by British Prime Minister David Cameron to develop a reinvigorated tourism strategy by year’s end."

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"Mexicana discovers bankruptcy doesn’t offer shelter it once did"

"During the past decade, large network airlines looked upon bankruptcy protection as a strategic business maneuver, a way to shed debt, cut labor costs and, essentially, get their financial act together. But no more."

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"Travel empathy " - Arnie Weissmann

"During a National Business Travel Association panel comprising the CEOs of Starwood, Southwest Airlines, Travelport GDS and Carlson Wagonlit Travel last week, CWT's Douglas Anderson indicated he wanted some water"

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"View Tui results in context - and ignore the markets" - Ian Taylor

"Tui Travel's third-quarter results may disappoint some in the financial markets, but they demonstrate an underlying resilience in a weakening UK market."

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"Kiss Flights ceases trading"

"Kiss Flights has ceased trading with tens of thousands of holidaymakers abroad and many more advance bookings, placing fresh strain on consumer financial protection."

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"Situation 'critical' as Mexicana reduces schedule"

"Mexican airline Mexicana has cancelled some of its US operations and is considering filing for bankruptcy protection."

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BAA strike ballot opens

"Unite has sent out ballot papers to more than 6,000 BAA workers in the ongoing dispute over pay."

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"South African Tourism launches third Ubuntu marketing award"

"South African Tourism is once again offering £25,000 for the best idea to market the destination in the UK."

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"Goldtrail administrator gives travel agents wrong advice"

"The administrator of failed Turkey specialist Goldtrail Holidays has performed a u-turn on advice to travel agents which told them to reimburse customers for holidays not yet taken."

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"Goldtrail paid out £1.3m on day of collapse"

"Goldtrail Holidays paid out £1.3 million to six different airlines on the morning of the day it went under, administrators Begbies Traynor have revealed."

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"Not on the Goldtrail . . . "

"The demise of Goldtrail Travel is not good news, and not just for the tens of thousands who have had trips cancelled or faced hoteliers' demands for payment. The company may pass unlamented by some in the industry, but the bill for its passing will be substantial."

Travel Weekly

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UK tourism ministry could lose half its staff

"Up to half the staff at the ministry responsible for tourism face redundancy as part of austerity cuts demanded across Whitehall."

Travel Weekly

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