Organisation: Association of British Travel Agents

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Holidaymakers flock to ‘safer’ destinations

Holidaymakers are flocking to destinations in the western Mediterranean this summer as terror attacks are putting tourists off other traditionally popular locations, travel agents have said.

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Tourists in Greece advised to bring enough cash to last trip

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Mauritius 'in mourning' over Michaela murder

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Travel chaos eases for thousands of stranded UK passengers

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Ryanair under fire over bookings clampdown

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Thousands flee florida ahead of Hurricane Wilma

Katrina smashes into New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina smashed into New Orleans today, knocking out power and submerging part of the low-lying city in up to 6ft of water.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2005

Tourism chiefs urge visitors not to cancel trips

Today’s terrorism attacks in London could dissuade overseas residents from visiting Britain, tourist chiefs said today.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2005

Brazil tipped as future holiday hotspot

The future travel hopes of the UK’s leading holiday company are being buoyed by Brazil, it was revealed today.

Sun, 28 Nov, 2004

Budget airlines to hit package holidays

The growth of no-frills airlines is likely to lead to a dip in the number of package holidays taken in 2004, it was revealed today.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2003

Holiday-makers reassured over MyTravel troubles

People who have booked holidays with troubled tour operator MyTravel were today warned not to panic, despite the company announcing losses of £910.9m (€1.3bn).

Thu, 11 Dec, 2003

Tourism industry braced for more problems

Irish tourism, which took a downturn last year, is now braced for further problems should the fragile Northern Ireland peace process break down.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2002

Gatwick expansion: Rethink urged

The British travel industry is to urge the UK government to reconsider a decision not to expand Gatwick airport, it was disclosed today.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2002

Bali bombings fail to deter holidaymakers

The Bali bombings have not deterred people from travelling abroad, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) said today.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2002

Online buying will never beat the shops

Buying online will never completely replace visits to the shops, Internet travel boss and rock legend Bob Geldof said today.

Sat, 03 Nov, 2001

Storms and strikes may disrupt holiday travel

Tourists going to Europe may face a chaotic weekend due to strikes and storms on the continent, travel agents are warning.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2001