| //01-01-2010 A tour planned and priced so you can see, learn and do more. Watch how Cosmos crafts unforgettable memories and makes your travel dreams an affordable reality. |
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| //28-12-2009 Leisure Stay program is an ideal option for travelers wanting to stay closer to home |
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 | //28-12-2009 Dear Clients:
Our brand new website is packed with plenty of exciting Holidays!
Quality is our focus. We insist on state-of-the-art luxury coaches; prompt and pleasant customer service; and the best hotels, visits and entertainment. This policy serves us well as CIE Tours International is highly regarded by the travel industry and you, our valued clients.
For 2009 and 2010 we have expanded our tours of Ireland, our main destination, as well as Britain, Italy and Eastern Europe. |
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 | //26-12-2009 The first shots of a massive new holiday price war were fired including up to 20 per cent off some trips for next summer to get more Britons abroad. |
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| //26-12-2009 THE first shots of a package holiday price war have been fired today with tour companies offering a host of discounts as they attempt to capitalise on a recovering market.
Bookings for the top 20 summer 2010 destinations have increased sharply over the past three months, according to the Co-operative Travel company. |
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| //26-12-2009 Christmas passengers hit by weather, a strike threat and airline crash struggle for repayments |
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 | //26-12-2009 Globus is committed to providing you with information and resources to help you research and book your perfect vacation. One of the biggest benefits of escorted travel is the ability to experience a destination without worrying about the travel details such as transfers, hotels and much more.
The best way to experience the benefits of escorted travel is to choose a Globus vacation that is best for you and then trust Globus to provide you with a superb travel experience.
Our goal is to keep you up-to-date and informed on the latest travel news. Make sure to check back periodically for important news to help you plan your vacation. |
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| //28-11-2009 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to confirm that the application deadline for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2010 entries, co-sponsored by Travelport and The Leading Travel Companies’ Conservation Foundation, has been extended until Monday, December 14, 2009.
Last week, WTTC announced that its annual Global Travel & Tourism Summit will be held from May 25-27, 2010 in Beijing, China. The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards have been an integral part of the summit for the past five years, and as the summit dates next year are later than usual in the WTTC events calendar, this has allowed WTTC to extend the awards deadline. |
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| //28-11-2009 MORE THAN 2,000 Budget Travel customers are due refunds after the collapse of the company, according to the provisional liquidator.
The cost of refunding customers who had bookings but had not travelled is expected to amount to several million euro, liquidator Simon Coyle, of Mazars, said yesterday. About 400 people had been expecting to travel this weekend before the company went into liquidation, on Wednesday.
About 700 Budget customers who were away at the time of its collapse are due back in Ireland this weekend on the flights they were originally scheduled to travel on. The remaining 50 will come back next weekend. |
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| //28-11-2009 Early this year, when Indian companies felt the tremors of the global economic meltdown and embarked on a cost-cutting drive, business travel by air was one of the first few expenses to be struck off the list. This had badly hit Anoop Kanuga, who owns a travel firm in Mumbai. His airline ticket bookings for business clients plunged to new lows.
The downward trend in domestic business travel continued for most of last year and the first half of 2009. However, over the last one month, Kanuga has witnessed a gradual pick-up in corporate spend on air travel. |
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| //28-11-2009 Bruce Poon Tip, CEO of GAP Adventures and Richard G Edwards, Director of the Planeterra Foundation talk to Valere Tjolle about the four recent awards the organisation has gained and GAP company values |
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| //28-11-2009 Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, today announced its recognition by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The Readers’ Choice Awards commend the “Best in the World” in travel categories such as cities, islands, hotels, resorts and cruises; this year’s vote reflects the impressions of 25,008 of the magazine’s readers based on their recent travel experiences.
“Recognition by the readers of this leading travel publication is both thrilling and humbling,” said Viking Chairman Torstein Hagen. “Of course we are delighted to be named among the best in the world at what we do, and it also inspires us to work even harder to delight our guests.” |
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 | //20-11-2009 Amadeus has broken new ground by identifying the emergence of the "Amateur-Expert Traveler." This new breed is more knowledgeable, more adventurous and more likely to live in an emerging economy than ever before, Amadeus says. Most important, 73 percent of travel professionals think Amateur-Expert Travelers create new opportunities for the industry that will help reshape the travel industry in the post-recessionary world. |
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 | //20-11-2009 According to the latest eTravel Benchmark Study by eDigitalResearch, the online travel sector needs to invest more in online customer engagement if it is to encourage people to return and re-book. With 94% of people researching their holidays online, eDigitalResearch believes that the travel sites that win loyalty will differentiate themselves on best practice customer service. |
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 | //20-11-2009 I have been reflecting back on the PhoCusWright Travel Innovation Summit. At this event 33 companies (start ups, established companies and entrepreneurs with ideas) pitched new products seeking fame and recognition for their innovation. The final four will go through the rest of the conference competing for the Travel Innovation Summit winner prize. |
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 | //20-11-2009 Looking for a longer vacations? Why not visit China & Orient!
Beautiful landscapes, long history and abundant cultural heritages: Climb the Great Wall, sightsee the Li River, marvel the Terra Cotta Warriors, cruise the mighty Yangtze River, discover the scenic beauty of Hangzhou and Suzhou and explore the exotic Tibet & Silk Road. |
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| //20-11-2009 While some may dream of being home for Christmas, many people are increasingly choosing to celebrate the gift of family -- and the holiday season -- by embarking on once-in-a-lifetime adventures. For more than 40 years, the people behind Micato Safaris, the Pinto Family, have been sharing the holidays in Africa with Americans seeking authentic experiences, luxurious accommodations and the ultimate in personalized service. Micato’s South African Family Holiday Safari offers the promise of many priceless moments and memories, combining the thrill of game drives in the bush, special holiday feasts, fireworks overlooking Table Bay, and insider access to a Cape Town New Year’s Day tradition, the Cape Town Minstrels’ Carnival. The safari is priced at $13,995 per person, based on double occupancy. (Rate excludes international airfare.) |
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| //10-11-2009 “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em,” may be the best maxim to explain why travel companies are getting into the virtual meeting business, actually helping clients avoid flying halfway around the globe. |
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| //10-11-2009 Priceline.com Incorporated (Nasdaq: PCLN) today reported its financial results for the 3rd quarter 2009. Gross travel bookings for the 3rd quarter, which refers to the total dollar value, inclusive of all taxes and fees, of all travel services purchased by consumers, were $2.7 billion, an increase of 32.8% over a year ago. |
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 | //10-11-2009 As experts in African and Indian travel, we also have been a helpful resource to many members of the press.
The links to the left provide useful information, press releases and recent articles. We’re happy to help with articles or other projects, and will work hard to meet any deadline. Please feel free to contact us at 212.545.7111 or submit a media inquiry. |
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