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faces major threats</title><description>ITB news: UNWTO outlines issues which could halt upturn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68873/tourism-recovery-still-faces-major-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK attacked over Air Passenger Duty</title><description>ITB news: UNWTO and South Africa condemn UK for "not listening" to concerns over passenger tax</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68872/uk-attacked-over-air-passenger-duty/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scheduled airline loss forecast halved &#xE2;&#x80;' but massive regional differences remain</title><description>IATA sees stronger receovery in demand - but says airlines need to develop as global 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threat</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68868/ba-strike-a-quotno-winquot-aito/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA reacts to strike decision</title><description>Stike has "no shred of justification"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68867/ba-reacts-to-strike-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kenya confirms visa fees to stay low</title><description>ITB news: Visa fee pegged despite upswing in arrivals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68866/kenya-confirms-visa-fees-to-stay-low/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Promotion Act best opportunity for US tourism for a quarter of a century</title><description>ITB news: An extra three million trallers to the US forecast by 2012</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68865/tourism-promotion-act-best-opportunity-for-us-tourism-for-a-quarter-of-a-century/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 March 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air travelers want Wi-Fi and don't mind body scanners</title><description>Survey finds biggest complaints of air travelers are little legroom and rising fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68734/air-travelers-want-wi-fi-and-dont-mind-body-scanners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2010 22:01:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New BA strike threat looms</title><description>Peace talks fail to deliver a deal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68733/new-ba-strike-threat-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2010 22:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathay still cautious about recovery</title><description>Premium passenger demand slow to recover, says airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68732/cathay-still-cautious-about-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2010 22:01:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IATA acknowledges two-speed industry recovery</title><description>Premium travel may be suffering structural shift, says aviation body</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68731/iata-acknowledges-two-speed-industry-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2010 22:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi 78m euro loss revealed in Lufthansa results</title><description>UK's carrier's performance detailed as part of German group's 2009 results</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68730/bmi-78m-euro-loss-revealed-in-lufthansa-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2010 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Slots offered in return for BA-AA-Iberia approval</title><description>Carriers offer to lease out London take off and landing 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Tanzer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68726/time-for-travellers-to-get-a-better-deal-from-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic meltdown costs 5m travel jobs</title><description>ITB report: Only "muted" recovery this year but emerging markets will lead to future stability, WTTC predicts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68725/economic-meltdown-costs-5m-travel-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2010 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Myanmar operator salutes tourism boom</title><description>Hotels, flights sold out during "exceptional" three months</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68588/myanmar-operator-salutes-tourism-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Entries rolling in for TravelMole 2010 Web Innovation Awards</title><description>Winners to be honoured at EyeforTravel's Travel Distribution Summit Asia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68587/entries-rolling-in-for-travelmole-2010-web-innovation-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates pushes deeper into Africa</title><description>Senegal latest destination for Dubai-based carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68586/emirates-pushes-deeper-into-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Blue boost for Uluru</title><description>Daily flights expected to drive growth in the region</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68585/virgin-blue-boost-for-uluru/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangkok on red alert</title><description>City braces for huge weekend demonstration</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68584/bangkok-on-red-alert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London gains non-stop Taiwan service</title><description>Heathrow gains three flights a week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68583/london-gains-non-stop-taiwan-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangkok on red alert</title><description>More anti-government protests planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68582/bangkok-on-red-alert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Glimmer of hope in battle for airline passenger protection</title><description>Update on planned revision of outdated European Package Travel Directive</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68581/glimmer-of-hope-in-battle-for-airline-passenger-protection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More agencies planned by Thomson/First Choice</title><description>Two year high street expansion planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68580/more-agencies-planned-by-thomsonfirst-choice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New airport technology deters terrorists by mind-reading</title><description>New airline security system reads minds to sort out terrorists</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68579/new-airport-technology-deters-terrorists-by-mind-reading/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air traffic "depressed" despite bounce back in domestic flying</title><description>Airports group BAA releases February figures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68578/air-traffic-quotdepressedquot-despite-bounce-back-in-domestic-flying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Scottish boost by Lufthansa</title><description>Carrier sees economic issues "starting to subside"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68577/summer-scottish-boost-by-lufthansa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aer Lingus cuts 670 jobs</title><description>Lay-offs by Irish carrier follow 2009 losses</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68576/aer-lingus-cuts-670-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents get "ultimate day off" incentive</title><description>Trade targeted as Jet2 prepares for East Midlands take off</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68575/agents-get-quotultimate-day-offquot-incentive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson/First Choice expand agency network</title><description>Two year high street expansion planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68574/thomsonfirst-choice-expand-agency-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB opens with record exhibitors</title><description>Optimism high at world's largest travel trade exhibition</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68573/itb-opens-with-record-exhibitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lunchtime deadline for BA strike decision</title><description>Talks to try to avert action extended until today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68572/lunchtime-deadline-for-ba-strike-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New airline seats claim to cut fuel costs</title><description>Jet2.com unveils new livery and seating</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68571/new-airline-seats-claim-to-cut-fuel-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA pre-empts election with travel manifesto</title><description>Five political priorites drawn up as association steps up lobbying</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68570/abta-pre-empts-election-with-travel-manifesto/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 March 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Extra Easter seats added by Monarch</title><description>Canaries' capacity raised from Gatwick and Manchester</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68304/extra-easter-seats-added-by-monarch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 March 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blastland joins TravelMole staycation debate</title><description>TUI boss to speak at March 25 Travel Industry Question Time</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68303/blastland-joins-travelmole-staycation-debate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 March 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eurozone still top for UK travellers</title><description>Holidaymakers will find lower prices in resort, according to latest calculations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68302/eurozone-still-top-for-uk-travellers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 March 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Tour Operators Back Just Help Haiti</title><description>UKs All Leisure group partners Just a Drop's 'Just Help Haiti' campaign to appeal to the travel and tourism industry.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68166/top-tour-operators-back-just-help-haiti/</link><pubDate>Sun, 7 March 2010 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mass Diski Dance by Cape Town Youth Marks 100 Days Till Kick Off</title><description>Arguably the largest formal diski dance gathering yet: the 800 children taking part in Cape Town Tourism's "100 Days till Kick-off" celebration are from community centres across the city.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/68165/mass-diski-dance-by-cape-town-youth-marks-100-days-till-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 7 March 2010 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uniform desire drives Japanese fantasies</title><description>JAL at pains to prevent black market bonanza</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67905/uniform-desire-drives-japanese-fantasies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 March 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LAN back to Sydney tomorrow</title><description>Turismo Chile updates quake impact on regions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67904/lan-back-to-sydney-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 March 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Social media tipped to become legitimate business force</title><description>Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2010 preview</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67903/social-media-tipped-to-become-legitimate-business-force/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 March 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farcical UK weather forecasters prompt search for sun</title><description>TravelMole guest comment by youtravel.com sales and marketing director Paul Riches</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67902/farcical-uk-weather-forecasters-prompt-search-for-sun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 March 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Borghetti ties himself to a new culture</title><description>Virgin Blue boss-in-waiting ready to play hardball</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67742/borghetti-ties-himself-to-a-new-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 March 2010 22:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet sees February passenger rise</title><description>UK budget carrier sees 12% passenger growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67741/easyjet-sees-february-passenger-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 March 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet boss joins budget hotel leader</title><description>Premier Inn poised for international growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67740/easyjet-boss-joins-budget-hotel-leader/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 March 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Cautious optimism" over business travel recovery</title><description>Poll results revealed ahead of ITB in Berlin next week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67739/quotcautious-optimismquot-over-business-travel-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 March 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA lines up volunteers if cabin crew walk out</title><description>At least 23 aircraft would also be chartered in</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67738/ba-lines-up-volunteers-if-cabin-crew-walk-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 March 2010 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia boss behind major London hotels boost</title><description>Malaysian budget hotel concept to be brought to capital in advance of Olympics</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67737/airasia-boss-behind-major-london-hotels-boost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 March 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA expands Spanish network from City Airport</title><description>Barcelona flights to run year-round</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67587/ba-expands-spanish-network-from-city-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 March 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fighters scrambled due to disruptive passenger</title><description>Woman passenger on American Airlines flight to London arrested</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67586/fighters-scrambled-due-to-disruptive-passenger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 March 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair wins ASA victory against EasyJet "denigratory" ad</title><description>Destination comparison advert was misleading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67585/ryanair-wins-asa-victory-against-easyjet-quotdenigratoryquot-ad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 March 2010 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair wins ASA victory against "denigratory" EasyJet ad</title><description>Destination comparison advert was misleading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67584/ryanair-wins-asa-victory-against-quotdenigratoryquot-easyjet-ad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 March 2010 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finally, some uplifting airline news</title><description>Signs that airlines are gradually lifting towards economic recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67583/finally-some-uplifting-airline-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 March 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism minister calls for Bali airport quick fix</title><description>Services must be improved, he says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67443/tourism-minister-calls-for-bali-airport-quick-fix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adventure World Chile update</title><description>LAN awaits airport reopening in Santiago</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67442/adventure-world-chile-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US agency acquired by Key Travel</title><description>Move to further internationlise buisness travel offering to non-profit organisations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67441/us-agency-acquired-by-key-travel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flight search introduced by TripAdvisor</title><description>Fare tracking email service included</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67440/flight-search-introduced-by-tripadvisor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA steps up airline passenger protection lobby</title><description>Government urged once again to close loophole in financial protection</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67439/abta-steps-up-airline-passenger-protection-lobby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Small airline seats becoming big problem</title><description>Airline seats not keeping up with growing size of American travelers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67438/small-airline-seats-becoming-big-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United flunks recycling test while Delta scores higher</title><description>When it comes to conservation, airlines could do better -- much better</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67437/united-flunks-recycling-test-while-delta-scores-higher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New structure for travel recruitment company</title><description>Gail Kenny Group creates three divisions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67436/new-structure-for-travel-recruitment-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI confirms move into Russia and Ukraine</title><description>$60m joint venture will create 200 agencies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67435/tui-confirms-move-into-russia-and-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 March 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Obama to approve US tourism promotion body</title><description>But some foreign travellers face $10 entry fee</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67316/obama-to-approve-us-tourism-promotion-body/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 March 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry music bash first anniversary this week</title><description>Travel Industry Soul Society event on Thursday</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67315/industry-music-bash-first-anniversary-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 March 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scantours collapses</title><description>London-based operator used eight other trading names</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67314/scantours-collapses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 March 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SA Airline Mango Joins Live the Deal</title><description>SA Carrier joins global COP15 initiative as founding member of Live The Deal Campai</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67179/sa-airline-mango-joins-live-the-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 February 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why You Need to Know More about Real-Time Search (Part II)</title><description>If you're a SEO or PPC expert, a brand marketer, or focused on click-throughs and conversion rates, you need to understand the impact of Real-Time Search. Why?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67178/why-you-need-to-know-more-about-real-time-search-part-ii/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 February 2010 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AIRLINE STAFF AID FOR HAITI HAILED</title><description>"American airline staff are doing an amazing and largely unheralded job in Haiti," asserts a development expert close to the post earthquake relief efforts in the Caribbean nation.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/67177/airline-staff-aid-for-haiti-hailed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 February 2010 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air New Zealand faces defining year</title><description>Airline says it is ready to take on all-comers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66927/air-new-zealand-faces-defining-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia: We're not finished yet</title><description>New routes, new 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back more talks with airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66923/ba-cabin-crew-strike-date-delayed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good profits vs. bad profits</title><description>TravelMole guest comment by Janet Titterton, business planning director of incremental revenue specialists Collinson Latitude</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66922/good-profits-vs-bad-profits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Future of airline security: check-ins taking longer than flights?</title><description>More annoying security checks on tap for future fliers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66788/future-of-airline-security-check-ins-taking-longer-than-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian passport holders linked to Dubai killing</title><description>Suspects flew Cathay, Emirates to Hong Kong</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66787/australian-passport-holders-linked-to-dubai-killing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South African Airways names new CEO</title><description>First female to hold the position</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66786/south-african-airways-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Pacific airlines bouncing back</title><description>AAPA sees pick-up in business travel, but oil prices still a worry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66785/asia-pacific-airlines-bouncing-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More carriers to join Oneworld</title><description>China Eastern and Brazilian carrier tipped for global airline alliance</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66784/more-carriers-to-join-oneworld/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flight Centre flying higher</title><description>Turner aims to dispel myth that online fares are cheaper</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66783/flight-centre-flying-higher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Continental boarding passes go paperless at Heathrow</title><description>Boarding passes received on mobile phones or PDAs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66782/continental-boarding-passes-go-paperless-at-heathrow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Time to build on strong relationships</title><description>TravelMole guest opinion by Getabed.co.uk managing director Matt Stuart</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66781/time-to-build-on-strong-relationships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Only "fragile" UK business travel recovery</title><description>Latest GTMC transaction survey revealed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66780/only-quotfragilequot-uk-business-travel-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair makes first move on Greece</title><description>Six routes to run this summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66779/ryanair-makes-first-move-on-greece/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents must match social networks with independent web content</title><description>Findings of major consumer poll revealed on agents, cruise, booking trends, foreign exchange</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66778/agents-must-match-social-networks-with-independent-web-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 February 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US Airways "open" to merger</title><description>But carrier rules out deal with foreign airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66640/us-airways-quotopenquot-to-merger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anniversary ABTA event to address impact of new Government</title><description>One-day domestic conference to run in June</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66639/anniversary-abta-event-to-address-impact-of-new-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Madeira floods death toll hits 42</title><description>Massive clean up operation proceeding "quickly and effectively"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66638/madeira-floods-death-toll-hits-42/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travellers back BA in cabin crew dispute</title><description>Poll finds overwhelming support for airline against "overpaid and underworked" flight attendants</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66637/travellers-back-ba-in-cabin-crew-dispute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin crew strike will cause "massive damage" to BA brand</title><description>Brand expert comments on potential impact of cabin crew strike</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66636/cabin-crew-strike-will-cause-quotmassive-damagequot-to-ba-brand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ladies-only loos on ANA</title><description>Airline says it is responding to requests</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66635/ladies-only-loos-on-ana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PAL puts extra focus on Australian market</title><description>Wholesalers to support push for Philippines tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66519/pal-puts-extra-focus-on-australian-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AIRLINE STAFF AID FOR HAITI HAILED</title><description>American airline staff are doing an amazing and largely unheralded job in Haiti</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66518/airline-staff-aid-for-haiti-hailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No end in sight for battle over airline fees</title><description>Will disgruntled airline passengers reach point-of-no-return on airline fees?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66517/no-end-in-sight-for-battle-over-airline-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No end in sight in battle over airline fees</title><description>Will disgruntled airline passengers reach point-of-no-return on airline fees?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66516/no-end-in-sight-in-battle-over-airline-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>STRIKE OFF: Lufthansa pilots go back to work</title><description>Union to resume peace talks with German carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66515/strike-off-lufthansa-pilots-go-back-to-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>STRIKE THREAT: BA cabin crew vote to take action</title><description>French air traffic controllers threaten more chaos</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66514/strike-threat-ba-cabin-crew-vote-to-take-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAS upbeat over prospects</title><description>New aircraft, more frequencies and new routes to come</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66513/mas-upbeat-over-prospects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines in the pink for Mardi Gras</title><description>Up, up and a gay with Virgin Blue and AirNZ</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66512/airlines-in-the-pink-for-mardi-gras/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Forget the calories, what about the carbon?</title><description>It's not only the curry that's green on THAI</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66511/forget-the-calories-what-about-the-carbon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bali airport one of world's ugliest, says magazine</title><description>No sense of place - and don't mention the queues</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66510/bali-airport-one-of-worlds-ugliest-says-magazine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Indian domestic giant to join Oneworld</title><description>Kingfisher expected to become part of alliance next year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66509/indian-domestic-giant-to-join-oneworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lufthansa strike off</title><description>Pilots action called off after less than 24 hours</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66508/lufthansa-strike-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Tourism Marketing Phenomenon - Big Rewards Explained</title><description>Green tourism is leading the pack in alternative marketing methods: find out how to benefit from green social networks and other key, free marketing methods</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66372/green-tourism-marketing-phenomenon-big-rewards-explained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRAVEL &amp; TOURISM: MORE PROFIT: MORE PURPOSE: MORE FUN</title><description>Get a free 13 page report contents guide and executive summary</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66371/travel-amp-tourism-more-profit-more-purpose-more-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CIMTIG lecture to reveal 2010 buying patterns</title><description>15,000 responses analysed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66370/cimtig-lecture-to-reveal-2010-buying-patterns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lufthansa strike begins</title><description>Four-day disruption will be biggest in airline's history</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66369/lufthansa-strike-begins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unite strike ballot result could mean 10 days of chaos</title><description>Online Unite poll showed two thirds of crew think long stretch would hammer message home</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66368/unite-strike-ballot-result-could-mean-10-days-of-chaos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Istanbul, European capital of culture 2010</title><description>Istanbul was designated as European capital of culture 2010. Euromonitor International's Angelo Rossini investigates its potential.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66367/istanbul-european-capital-of-culture-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA faces fresh strike threat</title><description>Cabin crew back ballot for industrial action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66366/ba-faces-fresh-strike-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA slams "unjustified" strike threat</title><description>"We will not allow Unite to ruin this company" -airline warns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66365/ba-slams-quotunjustifiedquot-strike-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cabin crew strike threat "a kick in the teeth"</title><description>Passengers already switching to other carriers - but operator claims increase in BA sales</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66364/cabin-crew-strike-threat-quota-kick-in-the-teethquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why You Need to Know More about Real-Time Search (Part I)</title><description>If you're a SEO or PPC expert, a brand marketer, or focused on click-throughs and conversion rates, you need to understand the impact of Real-Time Search. Why?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/66113/why-you-need-to-know-more-about-real-time-search-part-i/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 February 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pilots set to serve you your inflight meal...</title><description>Willie Walsh's battleplan for strike action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65988/pilots-set-to-serve-you-your-inflight-meal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Pacific stalls in aircraft safety survey</title><description>Accident rate dips, but not everywhere</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65987/asia-pacific-stalls-in-aircraft-safety-survey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelMole 2010 Web Innovation Awards are launched</title><description>Winners to be honoured at EyeforTravel's 6th Travel Distribution Summit Asia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65986/travelmole-2010-web-innovation-awards-are-launched/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unite loses High Court battle with BA</title><description>Willie Walsh's battleplan for strike action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65985/unite-loses-high-court-battle-with-ba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas to strip A380 of first class cabin</title><description>Refit also adds A380 flatbeds to B747-400s</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65851/qantas-to-strip-a380-of-first-class-cabin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Big guns to blaze at ITB Berlin</title><description>Aviation Day to probe industry issues</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65850/big-guns-to-blaze-at-itb-berlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas dumps dividend, cites uncertainty</title><description>Jetstar shines as mainline operation awaits recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65849/qantas-dumps-dividend-cites-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline popularity sinking to new low levels</title><description>Turned-off airline passengers increasingly turning to other types of transportation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65848/airline-popularity-sinking-to-new-low-levels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baggage fees can now cost more than a ticket</title><description>It might be cheaper to stay home and ship your airline baggage</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65847/baggage-fees-can-now-cost-more-than-a-ticket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline seats have little padding but check those schedules</title><description>Delta Air Lines Flight 715 from New York to Los Angeles now takes more than seven hours to</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65711/airline-seats-have-little-padding-but-check-those-schedules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AA goes back into Haiti</title><description>Island starts on long road to recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65710/aa-goes-back-into-haiti/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shares soar at BA</title><description>City smiles on US regulator's thumbs up to merger with American Airlines</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65709/shares-soar-at-ba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sri Lanka eyes Emirates stake in national carrier</title><description>Improving tourism outlook key to buy-out</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65708/sri-lanka-eyes-emirates-stake-in-national-carrier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia's airports rule the world</title><description>ACI: "What pleases a passenger today becomes tomorrow's expectation"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65707/asias-airports-rule-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lufthansa navigates social media</title><description>Frankfurt tests airport iPhone app</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65706/lufthansa-navigates-social-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>To Wotif, a baby sister: Wotflight</title><description>First accommodation, now airfare comparison site goes online</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65705/to-wotif-a-baby-sister-wotflight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe launches only scheduled flight from Kent</title><description>South east passengers can bypass London on way to the north</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65575/flybe-launches-only-scheduled-flight-from-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 February 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>THAI eyes move for private investment</title><description>Government keen to reduce exposure to national carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65574/thai-eyes-move-for-private-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 February 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA and AA clear another hurdle to merging</title><description>US legislators propose granting antitrust immunity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65448/ba-and-aa-clear-another-hurdle-to-merging/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 February 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Tourism Marketing Guide Out This Week</title><description>You may think that you can market your new deal sustainable tourism offers via the old deal media mix. But when Marshall McLuhan said "The Medium is the Message" he was bang on the money.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65311/sustainable-tourism-marketing-guide-out-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 February 2010 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Web spat worsens BA management and crew relations</title><description>But union claims this is "McCarthyism for the internet age"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65063/web-spat-worsens-ba-management-and-crew-relations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 February 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA boots cabin crew offline for online comments</title><description>More friction between airline and union</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/65062/ba-boots-cabin-crew-offline-for-online-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 February 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bali boom shows no sign of letting up</title><description>Australia continues to worship Island of the Gods</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64919/bali-boom-shows-no-sign-of-letting-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:01:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad awarded more Australia frequencies</title><description>Seven additional flights, plus seven more via a regional airport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64918/etihad-awarded-more-australia-frequencies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:01:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>This way to the Mile High chamber</title><description>South African LCC gets down and quirky with new livery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64917/this-way-to-the-mile-high-chamber/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:01:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe launches Manchester to Bournemouth service</title><description>Flights run six times a week through the year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64916/flybe-launches-manchester-to-bournemouth-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:01:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheers! Qantas uncorks top wine honours</title><description>Oneworld members best for Cellars in the Sky</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64915/cheers-qantas-uncorks-top-wine-honours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:01:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New challenge for Jetstar in Vietnam</title><description>VietJet-AirAsia to launch low cost operation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64914/new-challenge-for-jetstar-in-vietnam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>$39 airline fares mushrooming across industry</title><description>Airlines open floodgate of imitative $39 one-way routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64913/39-airline-fares-mushrooming-across-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Airline passengers will pay more to stay warm</title><description>Airlines continue to warm up to more passenger fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64912/american-airline-passengers-will-pay-more-to-stay-warm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snow brings drop in BAA passengers</title><description>Airports operator outlines impact of January's bad weather</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64773/snow-brings-drop-in-baa-passengers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2010 22:01:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turkey goes year-round for TUI Travel brands</title><description>Thomson and First Choice release brochures for next winter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64772/turkey-goes-year-round-for-tui-travel-brands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2010 22:01:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair online visibility "in rapid descent"</title><description>Research shows most visible websites in the online flights sector</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64771/ryanair-online-visibility-quotin-rapid-descentquot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2010 22:01:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA debuts new first class</title><description>Airline avoids gadgets and gimmicks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64770/ba-debuts-new-first-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2010 22:01:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Oxford airline to fly second route</title><description>Varsity Express plans North East link</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64769/new-oxford-airline-to-fly-second-route/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2010 22:01:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More Florida flights from Manchester</title><description>Charter carrier raises summer capacity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64768/more-florida-flights-from-manchester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 February 2010 22:01:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL ready to stay onboard Oneworld</title><description>Cost, risk of jumping alliances may be too great</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64633/jal-ready-to-stay-onboard-oneworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take off and smell the coffee</title><description>Starbucks starts supplying budget carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64632/take-off-and-smell-the-coffee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cold snap triggers foreign holiday sales</title><description>The Co-operative Travel sees busiest day in mid-January</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64631/cold-snap-triggers-foreign-holiday-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ice build up "probable" cause of BA crash</title><description>Report released into B777 crash landing at Heathrow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64630/ice-build-up-quotprobablequot-cause-of-ba-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI Travel suffers deeper quarterly loss</title><description>Long: "More confident the worst is behind us"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64629/tui-travel-suffers-deeper-quarterly-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New route for BA business class offshoot</title><description>OpenSkies confirms Washington DC flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64628/new-route-for-ba-business-class-offshoot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help needed in making business travel "greener"</title><description>Bosses failing to lead the way, poll finds</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64627/help-needed-in-making-business-travel-quotgreenerquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southwest launches 72-hour sale with rates as low as $39</title><description>Southwest announces new sale with flights as low as $39</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64626/southwest-launches-72-hour-sale-with-rates-as-low-as-39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 9 February 2010 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Groovy gala dinner planned for ITM conference</title><description>Austin Powers-themed sixties dinner planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64491/groovy-gala-dinner-planned-for-itm-conference/</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 February 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday spend to be slashed "by as much as 50%" this year</title><description>And almost half will go online for the best deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64490/holiday-spend-to-be-slashed-quotby-as-much-as-50quot-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 February 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bright future forecast for Monarch</title><description>Mantegazzas confirm commitment to company as CEO steps down</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64358/bright-future-forecast-for-monarch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 7 February 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA raises Balearics frequency</title><description>Additional peak summer flights from London City Airport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64357/ba-raises-balearics-frequency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 7 February 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>German Train Company May Operate to London</title><description>European high-speed trains, including Germany's ICE, could soon be serving London under safety rule changes being considered by the Channel tunnel's regulator.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64237/german-train-company-may-operate-to-london/</link><pubDate>Sat, 6 February 2010 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiona Jeffery on Haiti - What Just a Drop Can Do</title><description>Fiona Jeffery is leading "Just Help Haiti", the appeal run by travel trade water charity Just A Drop to help rebuild community infrastructures in Haiti at the ground level up.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64236/fiona-jeffery-on-haiti-what-just-a-drop-can-do/</link><pubDate>Sat, 6 February 2010 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism sector begins to see the light</title><description>TTF survey finds sentiment is neutral - and that's an improvement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64113/tourism-sector-begins-to-see-the-light/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 February 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Competition watchdog renews BA-Qantas pact</title><description>ACCC cites kangaroo route competition for draft decision</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64112/competition-watchdog-renews-ba-qantas-pact/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 February 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fuel, better yields boost Virgin Blue</title><description>Group flags much improved 2010 FYR result</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64111/fuel-better-yields-boost-virgin-blue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 February 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Level of customer service will "make or break" travel companies</title><description>Consumers to be more reliant on travel companies to support them in 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64110/level-of-customer-service-will-quotmake-or-breakquot-travel-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 February 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rise in "DIY leisure" to have negative impact on agents and operators</title><description>More people to make their own travel bookings instead of the trade</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64109/rise-in-quotdiy-leisurequot-to-have-negative-impact-on-agents-and-operators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 February 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA "starting to turn the corner"</title><description>But still a long way to go before carrier can see a secure future - industry commentator</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64108/ba-quotstarting-to-turn-the-cornerquot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 February 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA set to make record annual losses</title><description>Warning from Walsh as increased nine month losses are confirmed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/64107/ba-set-to-make-record-annual-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 February 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates adds KL-Melbourne link</title><description>Carrier boosts European services and frequencies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63942/emirates-adds-kl-melbourne-link/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad into Japan, AirAsia X out of Abu Dhabi</title><description>Services to Nagoya, followed by Tokyo</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63941/etihad-into-japan-airasia-x-out-of-abu-dhabi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Africa probes World Cup fare collusion</title><description>SAA evidence likely to be crucial to enquiry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63940/south-africa-probes-world-cup-fare-collusion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boeing, Airbus see blue skies in Asia Pacific</title><description>Region will lead the recovery in aviation, say manufacturers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63939/boeing-airbus-see-blue-skies-in-asia-pacific/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SIA claws back lost ground</title><description>Third quarter improvement likely to be sustained, airline says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63938/sia-claws-back-lost-ground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Blue opens The Lounge for Perth flyers</title><description>New facility is the sixth in Australia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63937/virgin-blue-opens-the-lounge-for-perth-flyers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Further Ryanair summer expansion</title><description>Stansted, East Midlands, Cork and Knock gain new routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63936/further-ryanair-summer-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel websites "overtaking" guidebooks</title><description>Wanderlust magazine awards show guides struggling to compete with online</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63935/travel-websites-quotovertakingquot-guidebooks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Row 44 stepping to the plate for Wi-Fi at Southwest</title><description>Coming soon to Southwest: wi-fi</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63934/row-44-stepping-to-the-plate-for-wi-fi-at-southwest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 4 February 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Date set for second annual WTM Vision conference</title><description>Mid-year event to include exclusive research on travel recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63783/date-set-for-second-annual-wtm-vision-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Traveller reviews added to BA website</title><description>TripAdvisor comments introduced to ba.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63782/traveller-reviews-added-to-ba-website/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Counsellors founder for TravelMole Question Time</title><description>David Speakman confirmed as latest panelist for Travel Industry Question Time</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63781/travel-counsellors-founder-for-travelmole-question-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First-timers boost Seabourn bookings</title><description>CruiseMole news: Special offers helping luxury line's sales as capacity is added</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63780/first-timers-boost-seabourn-bookings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ex-ABTA member fails</title><description>Agency was terminated from ABTA before Christmas</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63779/ex-abta-member-fails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top speakers line up for technology show</title><description>Travel Technology Show Europe senior executive conference details</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63778/top-speakers-line-up-for-technology-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More likely to holiday abroad in 2010</title><description>But research shows families waiting to see if finances will stretch to a holiday</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63777/more-likely-to-holiday-abroad-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism for Tomorrow Awards finalists unveiled</title><description>12 finalists chosen from more than 160 entries</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63776/tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-finalists-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>&#xA3;1m FlyGlobespan refunds by Travel Republic</title><description>Online travel firm completes refund or re-booking process</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63775/apound1m-flyglobespan-refunds-by-travel-republic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel moves away from "volume-greedy dynamics"</title><description>December booking data from GfK Ascent indicate high expectations for peak selling period</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63774/travel-moves-away-from-quotvolume-greedy-dynamicsquot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 February 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Zealand's celebrity parrot given government role</title><description>Sirocco appointed 'spokesbird' for conservation - parrot on youtube, twitter and blogs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63617/new-zealands-celebrity-parrot-given-government-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:02:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA High Court battle looms</title><description>Unite to argue over failure to consult</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63616/ba-high-court-battle-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:01:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA advises on naked scanner roll out</title><description>Technology in place at Heathrow and Manchester</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63615/abta-advises-on-naked-scanner-roll-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:01:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Concorde disaster trial starts in France</title><description>Continental to answer titanium strip evidence</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63614/concorde-disaster-trial-starts-in-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas CEO: We're doing just fine, thank you</title><description>Business is thriving, says Joyce, but First Class capacity to be trimmed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63613/qantas-ceo-were-doing-just-fine-thank-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why you're paying for Bali's crooked immigration officials</title><description>New visa regulations linked to corruption crackdown</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63612/why-youre-paying-for-balis-crooked-immigration-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aviation expert calls for ATC quick fix</title><description>Traffic management is key to cleaner, more efficient skies, says new study</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63611/aviation-expert-calls-for-atc-quick-fix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air France-KLM extend Amadeus agreement</title><description>Agreement is expanded to cover all Amadeus users on a worldwide basis</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63610/air-france-klm-extend-amadeus-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline passengers remain high on fat tax</title><description>Fat tax widely popular with passengers but does Air France intend to be a pioneer?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63609/airline-passengers-remain-high-on-fat-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bad and good airline fees</title><description>Rising airline fees not all bad...here are some good ones</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63608/bad-and-good-airline-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair boosts Bristol routes</title><description>Fifth Polish and first Lithuanian connection established</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63607/ryanair-boosts-bristol-routes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 February 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: TOTAL MARKET UNDERSTANDING: MUST HAVE SPECIAL 25% OFF</title><description>For anyone interested in sustainable tourism these are must-have reports. They will: Inform your planning * Inform your investing * Inform your colleagues * Maximise your ROI * Help you create winning sustainable strategies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63462/sustainable-tourism-total-market-understanding-must-have-special-25-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe profits dip but ancillary revenues soar</title><description>Regional airline having a "good recession"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63461/flybe-profits-dip-but-ancillary-revenues-soar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TMCs need to be on top of their game to survive the recession</title><description>TravelMole guest comment by Business Travel &amp; Meetings Show event director David Chapple</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63460/tmcs-need-to-be-on-top-of-their-game-to-survive-the-recession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insured agents claim back &#xA3;400,000 following FlyGlobspan failure</title><description>Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance comes to aid of Advantage members</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63459/insured-agents-claim-back-apound400000-following-flyglobspan-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair expects profit growth despite recession</title><description>Upbeat O'Leary predictes more market share gains, consolidation and airline casualties</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63458/ryanair-expects-profit-growth-despite-recession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelport clinches "huge" Thomas Cook deal</title><description>Galileo to become GDS supplier to travel giant in UK</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63457/travelport-clinches-quothugequot-thomas-cook-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brits still flying Down Under</title><description>Only marginal decline recorded in first 11 months of last year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63456/brits-still-flying-down-under/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insight into latest booking trends event</title><description>Travel Vision 2010: Understanding Consumer Behaviour event to run this month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63455/insight-into-latest-booking-trends-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 February 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Middle East airlines defy the downturn</title><description>BA, SQ and Lufthansa cede market share to ME carriers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63025/middle-east-airlines-defy-the-downturn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2010 22:01:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seychelles gains additional London flight</title><description>Gatwick flight being added by Air Seychelles</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63024/seychelles-gains-additional-london-flight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2010 22:01:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boost in London-New York flights</title><description>Continental raises flagship route frequency</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63023/boost-in-london-new-york-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2010 22:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel industry bids for &#xA3;2m training funding</title><description>National Skills Academy for Travel and Tourism planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63022/travel-industry-bids-for-apound2m-training-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2010 22:01:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Scottish link to Lithuania</title><description>Edinburgh gains new flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/63021/new-scottish-link-to-lithuania/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 January 2010 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Asia X to introduce lie-flat beds</title><description>LCC targets further 18 percent reduction in non-fuel operating cost</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62857/asia-asia-x-to-introduce-lie-flat-beds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amex in world first pact with Webjet</title><description>Card members set free with points-plus-pay opportunity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62856/amex-in-world-first-pact-with-webjet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian visitors to Japan picking up</title><description>End of year figures boost Visit Japan Campaign</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62855/australian-visitors-to-japan-picking-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Too much baggage? Not if you're an airline</title><description>Ancillary revenues soar as carriers bag billions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62854/too-much-baggage-not-if-youre-an-airline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Make It So engineers can die happy</title><description>Travel industry urged to support awareness campaign</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62853/make-it-so-engineers-can-die-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wake up and smell the coffee at Global conference</title><description>Coffee Republic co-founder confirmed as speaker</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62852/wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee-at-global-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Industry Question Time returns</title><description>Debate to cover technology and its impact on traditional travel agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62851/travel-industry-question-time-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Operator signs up for airline failure protection</title><description>Travel arrangers advised to consider insurance options due to fragility of aviation sector</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62850/operator-signs-up-for-airline-failure-protection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 "worst year in aviation history"</title><description>IATA figures show largest ever post-war decline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62849/2009-quotworst-year-in-aviation-historyquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Self-serve airports do everything but fly the plane</title><description>Not everyone is happy with airline "simplification" of self-service, automated travel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62848/self-serve-airports-do-everything-but-fly-the-plane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New flights transforming Toronto into international hub</title><description>Seven new flights to US turning Toronto into international, trans-border destination</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62847/new-flights-transforming-toronto-into-international-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2010 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delta dumps new for refurbished</title><description>Billion-dollar programme to bring aircraft up to scratch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62672/delta-dumps-new-for-refurbished/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad's mix and match special</title><description>Business and economy combo to Europe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62671/etihads-mix-and-match-special/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2009: The year that mauled the airline industry</title><description>Two and a half years of lost growth, says IATA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62670/2009-the-year-that-mauled-the-airline-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2010 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FAB move by Galileo</title><description>Third GDS to be available via Multicom system</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62669/fab-move-by-galileo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet claims business travel savings</title><description>Budget carrier releases findings of research into 561 itineraries</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62668/easyjet-claims-business-travel-savings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>High speed rail wins out over airport expansion</title><description>UK business travellers vote for more surface transport investment</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62667/high-speed-rail-wins-out-over-airport-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rebound in travel optimism claimed</title><description>WTM poll finds more confidence from senior travel industry buyers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62451/rebound-in-travel-optimism-claimed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2010 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourists to be airlifted from Machu Picchu</title><description>State of emergency called following heavy rains</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62450/tourists-to-be-airlifted-from-machu-picchu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VisitBritain to "outsmart" rivals with Olympics tourism strategy</title><description>Focus on use of new and mobile technologies as five key themes are outlined</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62449/visitbritain-to-quotoutsmartquot-rivals-with-olympics-tourism-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2010 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bed down in economy class &#xE2;&#x80;' but keep your clothes on</title><description>Air New Zealand creates lie-flat "Skycouches"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62448/bed-down-in-economy-class-acenta-but-keep-your-clothes-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2010 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increased Dublin flights from Southampton</title><description>Flybe raises frequency for five months</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62447/increased-dublin-flights-from-southampton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aldi Travel stops taking new bookings</title><description>Company reviewing the travel service it offers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62446/aldi-travel-stops-taking-new-bookings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2010 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The other guy blinked: US air hikes rolled back</title><description>Latest US air hikes rolled back after others fail to follow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62445/the-other-guy-blinked-us-air-hikes-rolled-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 January 2010 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World's most beautiful airports: some in US</title><description>Denver, JFK among world's best-looking 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They will: Inform your planning * Inform your investing * Inform your colleagues * Maximise your ROI * Help you create winning sustainable strategies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62266/sustainable-tourism-total-market-understanding-must-have-special-50-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>This Week's Carbon Market News</title><description>Ship emissions, China progress, COP15 and Kenya plus UK influence and USA debates&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62265/this-weeks-carbon-market-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>This Weeks Carbon Market News</title><description>Ship emissions, China progress, COP15 and Kenya plus UK influence and USA debates&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62264/this-weeks-carbon-market-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB Berlin Multimedia Opportunities 2010</title><description>Hurry to book your appearance slot and extend and sustain your ITB ROI dramatically</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62263/itb-berlin-multimedia-opportunities-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA turns up the heat on union</title><description>Cabin crew who strike may lose travel perks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62262/ba-turns-up-the-heat-on-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ATF: Asean tourism website to launch officially today</title><description>Wego technology to drive trading portal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62261/atf-asean-tourism-website-to-launch-officially-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ATF: Asean tiptoes on visa-free travel</title><description>Ministers luke warm on unified Asean airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62260/atf-asean-tiptoes-on-visa-free-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Pacific showing positive signs</title><description>More flights, programmes, agent incentives</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62259/south-pacific-showing-positive-signs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AAPA: Outlook is still uncertain</title><description>Business travel demand slow to recover</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62258/aapa-outlook-is-still-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan pursues Europeans</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Parita Chitakasem, Euromonitor International</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62257/japan-pursues-europeans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines back VisitBritain cities tourism push</title><description>Tourism body instigates inbound low and shoulder seasons campaign</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62256/airlines-back-visitbritain-cities-tourism-push/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Union warns BA over strike-breaking cabin crew</title><description>Unite attacks "increasingly aggressive" stance by airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62255/union-warns-ba-over-strike-breaking-cabin-crew/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 January 2010 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: TOTAL MARKET UNDERSTANDING &#xE2;&#x80;'MUST HAVE SPECIAL 50% OFF</title><description>For anyone interested in sustainable tourism these are must-have reports. They will: Inform your planning * Inform your investing * Inform your colleagues * Maximise your ROI * Help you create winning sustainable strategies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/62098/sustainable-tourism-total-market-understanding-acentamust-have-special-50-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 January 2010 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Membership drive and shake-up for GTMC</title><description>Joining fee abolished in favour of higher annual membership cost</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61868/membership-drive-and-shake-up-for-gtmc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 January 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK travel protection "defective" - SPAA</title><description>Scottish agents call for airlines to come under protection umbrella</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61867/uk-travel-protection-quotdefectivequot-spaa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Flight Centre does if differently - and wins</title><description>Latest profit forecast is good news for high street agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61713/how-flight-centre-does-if-differently-and-wins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global airline capacity up four percent</title><description>Low cost sector continues to show strong growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61712/global-airline-capacity-up-four-percent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From bags to riches for US airlines</title><description>Extra charges add millions to the bottom line</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61711/from-bags-to-riches-for-us-airlines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eye for Innovation at Singapore summit</title><description>TDS to hear expert advice on making the most of the upturn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61710/eye-for-innovation-at-singapore-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bali, bankruptcy and bulky flyers</title><description>TravelMole takes a look at some of the week's top news stories</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61709/bali-bankruptcy-and-bulky-flyers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finns join NBTA Europe</title><description>Finnish Business Travel Association boosts European network membership</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61708/finns-join-nbta-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shine Awards 2010 to be announced today</title><description>Winners to be unveiled at ceremony today in London</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61707/shine-awards-2010-to-be-announced-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bali hoteliers angered by latest travel advice</title><description>Warnings often linked to hearsay, says BHA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61706/bali-hoteliers-angered-by-latest-travel-advice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Still tough times ahead - EasyJet</title><description>Economic conditions "remain challenging"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61705/still-tough-times-ahead-easyjet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet targets more charter routes</title><description>Turkey and Greek islands added to Gatwick network</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61704/easyjet-targets-more-charter-routes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair cuts summer Dublin capacity</title><description>But routes introduced for peak three months</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61703/ryanair-cuts-summer-dublin-capacity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Focus on the authentic is at the heart of sustainable tourism</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Sue Hurdle, chief executive of the Travel Foundation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61702/focus-on-the-authentic-is-at-the-heart-of-sustainable-tourism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Radical consumer protection overhaul demanded</title><description>Detailed ABTA submission to European Package Travel Directive consultation issued</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61701/radical-consumer-protection-overhaul-demanded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flying 'salad dodgers' create new meaning for 'wide body'</title><description>New rules for customers of size should spill over in airline industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61700/flying-salad-dodgers-create-new-meaning-for-wide-body/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel companies also aiding Haiti</title><description>Wide spectrum of travel companies also donating to earthquake-sticken Haiti</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61699/travel-companies-also-aiding-haiti/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oh no, the pee fee is back</title><description>Way to go: Ryanair going ahead with threat to install pay toilets?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61698/oh-no-the-pee-fee-is-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Experts urge adoption of Israeli air security system</title><description>How to fix failing US airline security system: adopt a quasi-Israel model</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61697/experts-urge-adoption-of-israeli-air-security-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why We Love Britain</title><description>Click on link to find out</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61553/why-we-love-britain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>E-Clear in administration order</title><description>High Court order obtained by Globespan administrators</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61552/e-clear-in-administration-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oxford to gain Scottish air link</title><description>University students and teachers targeted via Twitter and Facebook</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61551/oxford-to-gain-scottish-air-link/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turkey now more expensive as holiday destination than Spain</title><description>In-resort costs soar by 44% despite wekaning of Turkish lira - survey</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61550/turkey-now-more-expensive-as-holiday-destination-than-spain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shine Awards 2010 shortlist annnounced</title><description>Winners to be unveiled at ceremony today in London</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61549/shine-awards-2010-shortlist-annnounced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air France-KLM put the squeeze on overweight flyers</title><description>Pay for second seat if you don't fit into your own, airline says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61548/air-france-klm-put-the-squeeze-on-overweight-flyers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air France-KLM denies putting squeeze on overweight flyers</title><description>Second seat will be free if aircraft is not full, says carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61547/air-france-klm-denies-putting-squeeze-on-overweight-flyers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hawaiian offers islands adventure</title><description>Special fares to encourage travellers beyond Honolulu</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61546/hawaiian-offers-islands-adventure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kayak adds Ryanair and holiday packages</title><description>Search engine expands offering to attract "value conscious" travellers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61545/kayak-adds-ryanair-and-holiday-packages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA to run second Haiti relief flight</title><description>747 freighter to fly aid from Stansted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61544/ba-to-run-second-haiti-relief-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA cabin crew strike "to avoid Easter"</title><description>Striking during peak travel period "irresponsible" - Cheapflights boss</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61543/ba-cabin-crew-strike-quotto-avoid-easterquot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 January 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: Etihad, Carnival, Best Western show support for Haiti</title><description>Supplies, donations boost relief effort</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61394/update-etihad-carnival-best-western-show-support-for-haiti/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas puts its six A380s to work</title><description>Extra services for Sydney, Melbourne</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61393/qantas-puts-its-six-a380s-to-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Garuda prepares for IPO</title><description>Debt restructuring precedes offer of shares</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61392/garuda-prepares-for-ipo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WTO: Recovery is underway</title><description>Final quarter growth gives rise to optimism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61391/wto-recovery-is-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Premium travel demand still in the doldrums</title><description>IATA figures indicate recovery in business travel still some way off</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61390/premium-travel-demand-still-in-the-doldrums/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Routes aviation conferences set for take off</title><description>Events planned for Adelaide and Toulouse</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61389/routes-aviation-conferences-set-for-take-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA to train strike breakers as cabin crew</title><description>Boss Walsh calls for volunteers to fly in the face of union threat</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61388/ba-to-train-strike-breakers-as-cabin-crew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL files for restructuring</title><description>Asia's largest carrier to cut staff and routes in survival plan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61387/jal-files-for-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Counsellors smashes sales records</title><description>Record single day sales achieved last Friday</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61386/travel-counsellors-smashes-sales-records/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelport in $1.7bn flotation plan</title><description>London Stock Exchange listing planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61385/travelport-in-17bn-flotation-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Just a Drop starts Haiti appeal</title><description>JUST HELP HAITI appeal launched</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61384/just-a-drop-starts-haiti-appeal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EClear in administration order</title><description>High Court order obtained by Globespan administrators</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61383/eclear-in-administration-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline ticket purchase myth shattered</title><description>New developments show agents should not rule out making money on airline tickets, which also benefits passenger purchases</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61382/airline-ticket-purchase-myth-shattered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline trend: cash cabins</title><description>Airlines increasingly want onboard passengers to buy with cash</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61381/airline-trend-cash-cabins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New WTM exhibition director appointed</title><description>Changes comes as Craig Moyes is promoted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61240/new-wtm-exhibition-director-appointed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer flights boost to Turkey</title><description>Low cost carrier adds flights to resorts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61239/summer-flights-boost-to-turkey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline moves to fill gap in Scottish air link</title><description>Frequency raised from Birmingham due to 'apparent' Bmibaby route withdrawl</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61238/airline-moves-to-fill-gap-in-scottish-air-link/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AITO agents "rallying call" with consumer promise</title><description>Like-minded agents urged to join specialist travel retail grouping</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61237/aito-agents-quotrallying-callquot-with-consumer-promise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dom Rep holidaymakers urged to aid Haiti</title><description>Thomson, First Choice and Virgin Atlantic join earthquake relief efforts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61236/dom-rep-holidaymakers-urged-to-aid-haiti/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New BA cabin crew strike ballot announced</title><description>Ballot due to take place in a week's time</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61235/new-ba-cabin-crew-strike-ballot-announced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AirNZ goes hunting cougars</title><description>New marketing video attracts controversy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61234/airnz-goes-hunting-cougars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi drops domestic business class</title><description>Single cabin to operate from end of January</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61233/bmi-drops-domestic-business-class/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike threat attacked</title><description>Call for swift resolution to dispute</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/61232/ba-strike-threat-attacked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 January 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>People on the Move</title><description>Changes at British Airways, South Africa Tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60849/people-on-the-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2010 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plane sailing for Emirates, Costa</title><description>Airline, cruise company unite to drive UAE business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60848/plane-sailing-for-emirates-costa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air New Zealand named Airline of the Year</title><description>Rex is regional airline of the year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60847/air-new-zealand-named-airline-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA offers to fly aid to Haiti</title><description>Volunteers standing by to fly B747 to region tomorrow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60846/ba-offers-to-fly-aid-to-haiti/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 January 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frequent flyers give their verdict on Qantas</title><description>Mediocre much of the time, survey shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60700/frequent-flyers-give-their-verdict-on-qantas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hanoi takes another potshot at Qantas</title><description>Now Jetstar Pacific is accused of being lax on safety</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60699/hanoi-takes-another-potshot-at-qantas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai, Singapore Changi lead hub growth</title><description>Caution still evident as global airline capacity creeps back</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60698/dubai-singapore-changi-lead-hub-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What's the bargain summer holiday spot?</title><description>Lowcostbeds.com highlights top-selling overseas destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60697/whats-the-bargain-summer-holiday-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Haiti earthquake relief appeal</title><description>Oxfam seeks urgent donations - American Airlines starts mercy flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60696/haiti-earthquake-relief-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New UK-Germany air link</title><description>Stansted gains new Germanwings service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60695/new-uk-germany-air-link/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World tourism body voices Haiti support</title><description>UNWTO to contribute to a recovery plan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60694/world-tourism-body-voices-haiti-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shine Awards judging completed</title><description>Winners to be announced next week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60548/shine-awards-judging-completed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SWISS ends year on a high</title><description>December figures point to stronger outlook</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60547/swiss-ends-year-on-a-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North West gains Iraq flight connection</title><description>Service to operate via Athens from Manchester</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60546/north-west-gains-iraq-flight-connection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charter airline check-in goes online</title><description>But Thomas Cook Airlines passengers face seat selection fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60545/charter-airline-check-in-goes-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Viva Macau takes time out in Sydney</title><description>Melbourne to get one extra weekly flight</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60544/viva-macau-takes-time-out-in-sydney/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>E-Clear given Globespan funding deadline</title><description>High Court gives Friday deadline to online transactions company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60543/e-clear-given-globespan-funding-deadline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airfares: How low can they go?</title><description>Australians seeing fares at an 18-year low</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60542/airfares-how-low-can-they-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL shares in freefall</title><description>Market players hammer the stock as bankruptcy looms</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60541/jal-shares-in-freefall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Extra Lithuania flight introduced</title><description>Increased fequency from Stansted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60540/extra-lithuania-flight-introduced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China Airlines launches non-stop London flights</title><description>CAL's European network expands to five</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60388/china-airlines-launches-non-stop-london-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LAN gets down to business</title><description>New appointment beefs up Asia Pacific team</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60387/lan-gets-down-to-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Two to tango for another three years</title><description>BA, Amadeus extend agreement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60386/two-to-tango-for-another-three-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Last-ditch bid to keep JAL onboard</title><description>Oneworld alliance fears impact of defection</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60385/last-ditch-bid-to-keep-jal-onboard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL teeters on brink of bankrupcy</title><description>Alliance battle breaks out</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60384/jal-teeters-on-brink-of-bankrupcy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Branson joins chorus of disapproval over AA/BA alliance</title><description>Deal would see Heathrow monopolised, says Sir Richard</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60383/branson-joins-chorus-of-disapproval-over-aaba-alliance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest new airline fees&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;maybe</title><description>The skies the limit for airline baggage fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60382/latest-new-airline-feesacentaabrvbarmaybe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US government crackdown on late flights: try up in the air</title><description>Impact of new airline rules requiring on time performance will affect few flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60381/us-government-crackdown-on-late-flights-try-up-in-the-air/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2010 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Teletext renews travel golf sponsorship</title><description>Travel Alternative Golf society raises &#xA3;1,100 for charity in 2009</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60228/teletext-renews-travel-golf-sponsorship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FAB move by JTA</title><description>Consolidator signs up for trade booking system</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60227/fab-move-by-jta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>This is just the start</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Paul Tilstone, chief executive of ITM and managing director of NBTA Europe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60226/this-is-just-the-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fog and snow hit BAA airports</title><description>December passenger numbers down - full year figures also drop</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60225/fog-and-snow-hit-baa-airports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet capitalises as rivals cut Gatwick routes</title><description>Fleet to grow to 43 aircraft this summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60224/easyjet-capitalises-as-rivals-cut-gatwick-routes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New BA cabin crew strike ballot planned</title><description>Two sides trying to reach peace deal to prevent further action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60223/new-ba-cabin-crew-strike-ballot-planned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding Consumer Behaviour lecture planned</title><description>Event being run in association with CIMtig, the British Travel Awards and GFK Ascent MI</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60222/understanding-consumer-behaviour-lecture-planned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air NZ follows Qantas out of AAPA</title><description>Two down, association opens door for new members</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60221/air-nz-follows-qantas-out-of-aapa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Independent agency marks 21st birthday</title><description>Haslemere Travel runs client anniversary photo contest</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60220/independent-agency-marks-21st-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Ministers Briefing Including FULL COP15 Analysis OUT NOW</title><description>The FULL 30page, 10,000 word pr&#xE9;cis, roundup, interpretation and analysis of 2009 Events includes COP15, WTM, UNWTO Kazakhstan Assembly and Gothenburg Tourism Symposium/Green Economy and much, much more</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60069/tourism-ministers-briefing-including-full-cop15-analysis-out-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 January 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CARBON MARKET HEADLINES</title><description>This weeks main carbon market news headlines</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60068/carbon-market-headlines/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 January 2010 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CRUCIAL AGM SET FOR TOURISM CONCERN</title><description>Everything is up for grabs from merger to change of role - the organization is hoping that the meeting will influence the direction and success of Tourism Concern moving into the next decade - or not.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/60067/crucial-agm-set-for-tourism-concern/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 January 2010 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline group questions latest security measures</title><description>Pat downs, searches bordering on the absurd, says AAPA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59816/airline-group-questions-latest-security-measures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 January 2010 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Security scares continue in United States</title><description>Last minute kiss sends airport into panic</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59815/security-scares-continue-in-united-states/</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 January 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ITM takes key role in business travel association expansion</title><description>Partners across Continent involved as NBTA Europe is created</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59814/itm-takes-key-role-in-business-travel-association-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 January 2010 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aer Lingus poised to trim Gatwick services</title><description>Reports suggest an announcement will be made today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59813/aer-lingus-poised-to-trim-gatwick-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 January 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aer Lingus "poised to trim Gatwick services"</title><description>Reports suggest an announcement will be made today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59812/aer-lingus-quotpoised-to-trim-gatwick-servicesquot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 January 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>This is just the start&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Paul Tilstone, chief executive of ITM and managing director of NBTA Europe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59811/this-is-just-the-startacentaabrvbar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 January 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weak demand prompts Aer Lingus Gatwick cuts</title><description>Only four routes to be maintained</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59810/weak-demand-prompts-aer-lingus-gatwick-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 8 January 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas goes its own way to find partners</title><description>AAPA: Our membership is open to all business models</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59686/qantas-goes-its-own-way-to-find-partners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>THAI cracks down on VIP perks</title><description>Executive chairman resigns over excess luggage allegations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59685/thai-cracks-down-on-vip-perks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiger Airways under threat, say analysts</title><description>Air Asia-Jetstar deal puts pressure on rival</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59684/tiger-airways-under-threat-say-analysts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates launches fare sale</title><description>Europe, Africa and Middle East specials on offer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59683/emirates-launches-fare-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine country GDS renewal by Flight Centre</title><description>Deal hailed as 'enormous vote of confidence' in Travelport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59682/nine-country-gds-renewal-by-flight-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Vacuum of industry complacency" over airport security</title><description>Travel Counsellors chairman hits out</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59681/quotvacuum-of-industry-complacencyquot-over-airport-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Adventure travel "set for stronger recovery"</title><description>TUI Adventure Companies report highlights trends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59680/adventure-travel-quotset-for-stronger-recoveryquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair carries 7m more passengers</title><description>Numbers up 13% year on year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59679/ryanair-carries-7m-more-passengers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TSA "theatre" flying in turbulent skies</title><description>Critics of TSA suggest adopting Israel airline security system</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59678/tsa-quottheatrequot-flying-in-turbulent-skies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Explosive-sniffing dogs bomb out?</title><description>Latest airport security worry: bomb-sniffing dogs not up to snuff</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59677/explosive-sniffing-dogs-bomb-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 7 January 2010 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: Qantas, AirAsia sign cooperation pact</title><description>Low-cost carriers plan united approach to aircraft manufacturers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59555/update-qantas-airasia-sign-cooperation-pact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 January 2010 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Robin Hood nets extra Jersey flight</title><description>More summer options to Channel island</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59554/robin-hood-nets-extra-jersey-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 January 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snow causing UK travel chaos</title><description>Widespread disruption across much of country</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59553/snow-causing-uk-travel-chaos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 January 2010 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel innovations of the decade revealed</title><description>Results of Business Travel Show poll released</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59552/business-travel-innovations-of-the-decade-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 January 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain dominates top 2010 travel spots</title><description>Top 50 most searched for destinations from UK airports revealed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59551/spain-dominates-top-2010-travel-spots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA backs extra Bank Holiday</title><description>Extra June break in 2012 for Queen's Diamond Jubilee</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59550/abta-backs-extra-bank-holiday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 January 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tit for tat air fares battle</title><description>Who's the cheapest from Gatwick this summer?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59549/tit-for-tat-air-fares-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 6 January 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US adds another layer of security</title><description>Passengers from 14 countries face extra checks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59423/us-adds-another-layer-of-security/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL set to fly with SkyTeam</title><description>Delta offer likely to trump bid from American Airlines</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59422/jal-set-to-fly-with-skyteam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>V Australia serves up an ace</title><description>Deal sees airline team up with Tennis Australia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59421/v-australia-serves-up-an-ace/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas offshoot to cuddle up with AirAsia</title><description>Budget airlines set to announce alliance opportunities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59420/qantas-offshoot-to-cuddle-up-with-airasia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ski market to be 'difficult'</title><description>Some operators and agents will not survive, PwC warns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59419/ski-market-to-be-difficult/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cook attacks Which? Holiday findings</title><description>Independent operators top consumer body's poll</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59418/cook-attacks-which-holiday-findings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TC and Cosmos bottom of Which? Holiday survey</title><description>Service quality and value for money need improving</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59417/tc-and-cosmos-bottom-of-which-holiday-survey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL set to fly with SkyTeam</title><description>Delta-backed alliance appears to be favoured</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59416/jal-set-to-fly-with-skyteam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World's largest airline merger creates passenger questions</title><description>For passengers, world's largest airline merger means more seamless flights but also higher fares</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59415/worlds-largest-airline-merger-creates-passenger-questions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New US airport security rules: ho hum</title><description>New US airline security rules get off to spotty start</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59414/new-us-airport-security-rules-ho-hum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 5 January 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia aims to prove doubters wrong</title><description>We'll make our model work in China, says Tan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59294/airasia-aims-to-prove-doubters-wrong/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shine Awards deadline extended</title><description>Submissions will be accepted until January 8</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59293/shine-awards-deadline-extended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stuff the Staycation</title><description>More than half of us want to holiday abroad in 2010 - poll</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59292/stuff-the-staycation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IATA calls for more security technology</title><description>Call follows foiled Detroit aircraft bombing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59291/iata-calls-for-more-security-technology/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All airlines to US need enhanced security</title><description>US directive calls for enhanced security screening</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59290/all-airlines-to-us-need-enhanced-security/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Body scanners for UK airports</title><description>PM makes call in effort to clampdown on terrorists</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59289/body-scanners-for-uk-airports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OFT chief attacks Ryanair charges</title><description>No-frills carrier under fire</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59288/oft-chief-attacks-ryanair-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Isago retail chief for travelsupermarket.com</title><description>Move allows Graham Donoghue to concentrate on wider group role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59287/isago-retail-chief-for-travelsupermarketcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New ITM chief</title><description>BBC head of sourcing steps up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59286/new-itm-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair rejects OFT chief's attack</title><description>Airline disputes claims over charging methods</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59285/ryanair-rejects-oft-chiefs-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More summer Med routes for EasyJet</title><description>Turkey, Greece and Croatia targeted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59284/more-summer-med-routes-for-easyjet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 4 January 2010 22:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Ministers Briefing Including FULL COP15 Analysis to be Released This Week</title><description>The FULL 30pp/10,000 word pr&#xE9;cis, roundup, interpretation and analysis of 2009 Events includes COP15, WTM, UNWTO Kazakhstan Assembly and Gothenburg Tourism Symposium/Green Economy and much, much more</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59170/tourism-ministers-briefing-including-full-cop15-analysis-to-be-released-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 3 January 2010 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COP 15 NOW THE BAD NEWS FOR TOURISM 2010+</title><description>Imagine impoverished, starving host destinations, denied international support welcoming the few wealthy and intrepid tourists prepared to travel.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59047/cop-15-now-the-bad-news-for-tourism-2010/</link><pubDate>Sat, 2 January 2010 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Ministers Briefing Including FULL COP15 Analysis to be Released Next Week</title><description>The FULL 30pp/10,000 word pr&#xE9;cis, roundup, interpretation and analysis of 2009 Events includes COP15, WTM, UNWTO Kazakhstan Assembly and Gothenburg Tourism Symposium/Green Economy and much, much more</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/59046/tourism-ministers-briefing-including-full-cop15-analysis-to-be-released-next-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 2 January 2010 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IATA calls for fewer pat downs, more technology</title><description>Security needs harmonisation, cooperation and information, says Bisignani</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58791/iata-calls-for-fewer-pat-downs-more-technology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL future still up in air &#xE2;&#x80;' for now</title><description>Restructure may include bankruptcy protection</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58790/jal-future-still-up-in-air-acenta-for-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Body scans among trends travelers can expect next year</title><description>Airline and resort-hotel fees among expected trends in 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58789/body-scans-among-trends-travelers-can-expect-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tainted tuna more dangerous than terrorism?</title><description>Airport's grab and go sandwiches may be hazardous to your health</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58788/tainted-tuna-more-dangerous-than-terrorism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiger: An airline in need of cashflow</title><description>Frequent sales aimed at tapping forward bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58651/tiger-an-airline-in-need-of-cashflow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sporting chance for travel in 2010</title><description>Expedia.co.uk's travel predictions for next year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58650/sporting-chance-for-travel-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand tipped as best value long haul spot</title><description>Value added deals offered to early bookers by Travelmood</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58649/thailand-tipped-as-best-value-long-haul-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Glasgow Airport to confirm new capacity</title><description>Announcement due in days following &#xA3;25m investment plan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58648/glasgow-airport-to-confirm-new-capacity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic travellers switching to rail</title><description>Virgin Trains claims record annual carryings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58647/domestic-travellers-switching-to-rail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US urged not to rely on luck to safeguard travellers</title><description>Review of 'No Fly/Watch' lists demanded by ACTE</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58646/us-urged-not-to-rely-on-luck-to-safeguard-travellers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ETOA expands secretariat to address 'crucial' year</title><description>Team increases to 15 with latest recruit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58645/etoa-expands-secretariat-to-address-crucial-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 December 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safety authorities probe mid-air incident</title><description>Too close for comfort, but don't call it a near-miss, says Virgin</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58515/safety-authorities-probe-mid-air-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aruba regains Amsterdam link</title><description>Twice weekly flights to run from February</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58514/aruba-regains-amsterdam-link/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China lays claim to world's fastest train</title><description>Average speed of 217 miles per hour planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58513/china-lays-claim-to-worlds-fastest-train/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US throttles back on its latest air security clampdown</title><description>Passengers can now make that last dash to the bathroom</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58512/us-throttles-back-on-its-latest-air-security-clampdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What 2010 might have in store for the travel industry</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Thomson and First Choice managing director Dermot Blastland</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58511/what-2010-might-have-in-store-for-the-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US security tightened after failed terror plot</title><description>But doubts raised as international travellers to US face more stringent checks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58510/us-security-tightened-after-failed-terror-plot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury becomes affordable with top end cruise offers</title><description>More deals becoming available</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58509/luxury-becomes-affordable-with-top-end-cruise-offers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why your chances of surviving an airline crash are over 90 percent</title><description>Chances of surviving an airline crash are better than ever</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58508/why-your-chances-of-surviving-an-airline-crash-are-over-90-percent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What does "Christmas Miracle" really mean for air travelers?</title><description>Only thing for sure about new airline rights for passengers is that it will be messy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58400/what-does-quotchristmas-miraclequot-really-mean-for-air-travelers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amadeus, Lufthansa sign accord</title><description>No surcharge for accessing full Lufthansa and SWISS content</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58399/amadeus-lufthansa-sign-accord/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 December 2009 22:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK tourism set for 2010 growth</title><description>VisitBritain issues 2010 projections</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58269/uk-tourism-set-for-2010-growth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Package holiday price war predicted</title><description>Dalaman overtakes Majorca as top summer 2010 hot spot</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58268/package-holiday-price-war-predicted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI agencies knock &#xA3;200 off summer holidays</title><description>Peak booking season retail promotion starts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58141/tui-agencies-knock-apound200-off-summer-holidays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapps lead Cook TV campaign</title><description>Peak season sales promotion kicks off</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/58140/redknapps-lead-cook-tv-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 December 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines tending to waive last minute holiday rules</title><description>Last minute airline tickets still available at no extra cost</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57884/airlines-tending-to-waive-last-minute-holiday-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 December 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What does ";Christmas Miracle"; really mean for air travelers?</title><description>Only thing for sure about new airline rights for passengers is that it will be messy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57883/what-does-quotchristmas-miraclequot-really-mean-for-air-travelers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 December 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Last call for Shine Awards nominations</title><description>Nominations to find top women in travel close in New Year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57741/last-call-for-shine-awards-nominations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry Christmas from TravelMole</title><description>Email news service resumes on December 29</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57740/merry-christmas-from-travelmole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>E-clear 'co-operating' with Globespan administrators</title><description>Payment processing company issues statement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57739/e-clear-co-operating-with-globespan-administrators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Passengers escape Jamaica jet crash</title><description>American Airlines 737 overruns on landing at Kingston</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57738/passengers-escape-jamaica-jet-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air NZ to link Sydney and Cook Islands</title><description>Trial flights to begin next year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57600/air-nz-to-link-sydney-and-cook-islands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fast track airport service arrives in Asia</title><description>Beat the immigration queues &#xE2;&#x80;' for a fee</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57599/fast-track-airport-service-arrives-in-asia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas A380 poised for London-Melbourne services</title><description>Sixth QF super jumbo on the way</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57598/qantas-a380-poised-for-london-melbourne-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How much will Brits spend on holidays next year?</title><description>Findings of annual TripAdvisor poll</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57597/how-much-will-brits-spend-on-holidays-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB releases World Travel Trends Report</title><description>Recovery still slow, second dip recession possible</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57596/itb-releases-world-travel-trends-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snow causes continued travel disruption</title><description>Morning travel update: Many flights disrupted across Europe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57595/snow-causes-continued-travel-disruption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>&#xA3;35m in Globespan funds requested</title><description>Administrators make request to payment processing company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57594/apound35m-in-globespan-funds-requested/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA joins sales rush</title><description>Price cuts available from today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57593/ba-joins-sales-rush/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>E-clear co-operating with Globespan administrators</title><description>Payment processing company issues statement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57592/e-clear-co-operating-with-globespan-administrators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Order to limit tarmac delays: boon or bust for passengers?</title><description>Will new US Transportation airline ruling lead to fewer stranded passengers?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57591/order-to-limit-tarmac-delays-boon-or-bust-for-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Copenhagen Summit gives grounds for optimism</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Geoffrey Lipman, UNWTO</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57590/copenhagen-summit-gives-grounds-for-optimism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global announces conference details</title><description>Two-day event to be held in Manchester</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57589/global-announces-conference-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 December 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More plan to travel in 2010</title><description>But half will be looking for a deal, survey shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57442/more-plan-to-travel-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA secures GDS renewal</title><description>Deal hailed as securing 'continued stability' in travel distribution</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57441/ba-secures-gds-renewal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air passenger protection 'a patched up mess'</title><description>SPAA president enters debate after Globespan failure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57440/air-passenger-protection-a-patched-up-mess/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FlyGlobespan travellers get TravelRepublic refunds</title><description>Online firm aims to complete refund process by end of January</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57439/flyglobespan-travellers-get-travelrepublic-refunds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet details weather problems</title><description>Snowfall causing continuing disruption across Europe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57438/easyjet-details-weather-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines step in to aid disrupted rail passengers</title><description>Capacity added from London City, Birmingham and Southampton</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57437/airlines-step-in-to-aid-disrupted-rail-passengers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Zealand ready with UK, US campaigns</title><description>Long haul markets the focus of fresh activity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57436/new-zealand-ready-with-uk-us-campaigns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No slowdown at Dubai International Airport</title><description>Plans for dedicated A380 terminal to press ahead</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57435/no-slowdown-at-dubai-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eurostar confident of resuming services</title><description>Hope raised that Channel Tunnel trains will run tomorrow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57434/eurostar-confident-of-resuming-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cook snaps up remainder of Gold Medal</title><description>Remaining interest valued at &#xA3;47.5m</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57433/cook-snaps-up-remainder-of-gold-medal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fancy a chadventure in 2010?</title><description>ABTA highlights 2010 travel trends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57432/fancy-a-chadventure-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson/First Choice step in after Allbury failure</title><description>'Best for peace of mind' message from market leader</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57282/thomsonfirst-choice-step-in-after-allbury-failure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Libra Holidays parent collapses</title><description>Allbury Travel Group had 4,000 forward bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57281/libra-holidays-parent-collapses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 December 2009 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FIND OUT THE FUTURE OF TOURISM AND THE OPPORTUNITIES - SPECIAL OFFER</title><description>Includes post COP15 Tourism Carbon Guide - Get both the 115 page 2-part 2009 Sustainable Tourism Report and the 3-part 2010 version for the cost of one &#xE2;&#x80;' two big, fact-filled reports- all you need to understand and benefit NOW from the Sustainable Tourism marketplace</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57280/find-out-the-future-of-tourism-and-the-opportunities-special-offer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 December 2009 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COP15 Obama Climate Accord What it Means For Tourism</title><description>Of course climate change and the cost of mitigation and adaptation will affect the travel and tourism industry. What the 'Accord' provides is a little breathing space...</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57279/cop15-obama-climate-accord-what-it-means-for-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 December 2009 22:00:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air France disaster probe still stalled</title><description>Investigators of fatal crash recommend black box modifications</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57039/air-france-disaster-probe-still-stalled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiji fare frenzy</title><description>V Australia, Air Pacific lead charge with fare deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57038/fiji-fare-frenzy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The case for merging Emirates and Etihad</title><description>Mega airline at new Jebel Ali airport would integrate federation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57037/the-case-for-merging-emirates-and-etihad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fly your Christmas tree for free with Air Berlin</title><description></description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57036/fly-your-christmas-tree-for-free-with-air-berlin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>North West gains increased Asia flights</title><description>Singapore Airlines raises frequency</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57035/north-west-gains-increased-asia-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flights cancelled as snow hits airports</title><description>Gatwick and Luton airports both hit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57034/flights-cancelled-as-snow-hits-airports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Overseas Christmas getaway for three million</title><description>Numbers making festive escape same as last year despite recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57033/overseas-christmas-getaway-for-three-million/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel firms drop down Hitwise rankings</title><description>Thomas Cook, Thomson and First Choice among big fallers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57032/travel-firms-drop-down-hitwise-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair walks away from Boeing talks</title><description>Airline to 'significantly reduce' future growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57031/ryanair-walks-away-from-boeing-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Globespan administrators seek to recover funds</title><description>Administrators provide update on failed company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57030/globespan-administrators-seek-to-recover-funds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Judge orders BA cabin crew to stay on the job</title><description>Holiday chaos averted, but union says dispute is far from over</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57029/judge-orders-ba-cabin-crew-to-stay-on-the-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike off for now</title><description>Airline wins High Court injunction - plus reaction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57028/ba-strike-off-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike off - for now</title><description>Airline wins High Court injunction - plus reaction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57027/ba-strike-off-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bournemouth boost by Ryanair</title><description>Additional routes and frequencies for next spring</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57026/bournemouth-boost-by-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair moves onto ex-Flyglobespan route</title><description>Additional aircraft to be based at Prestwick</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57025/ryanair-moves-onto-ex-flyglobespan-route/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A second Scottish travel company folds</title><description>Demise follows collapse of Globespan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/57024/a-second-scottish-travel-company-folds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IATA: Now it's the Decennus Horribilis</title><description>Ten years of airline turbulence not over yet</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56893/iata-now-its-the-decennus-horribilis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No joy for Singapore Airlines in white paper</title><description>Australia clings to trans-Pacific trade weapon</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56892/no-joy-for-singapore-airlines-in-white-paper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Now Qantas engineers down tools</title><description>Airline says strike action is just scaremongering</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56891/now-qantas-engineers-down-tools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike: Is a settlement imminent?</title><description>Union seeks last minute compromise, while High Court ponders legality of cabin crew action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56890/ba-strike-is-a-settlement-imminent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fernandes takes up Branson challenge</title><description>Airline bosses get ready for a stint as a stewardess</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56889/fernandes-takes-up-branson-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumers urged to check travel protection</title><description>Call from consumer watchdog in wake of Globespan failure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56888/consumers-urged-to-check-travel-protection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin moves to plug Globespan gap</title><description>Additional Glasgow-Orlando flights added</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56887/virgin-moves-to-plug-globespan-gap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet also steps in</title><description>Fare of &#xA3;60 offered</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56886/easyjet-also-steps-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair provides Flyglobespan 'rescue fare'</title><description>Special fare for passenger affected by airline failure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56885/ryanair-provides-flyglobespan-rescue-fare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair provides Flyglobespan 'rescue fares'</title><description>Special fares for passenger affected by airline failure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56884/ryanair-provides-flyglobespan-rescue-fares/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Majority of Globespan staff lose jobs</title><description>Attempt to bring in additional funding unsuccessful</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56883/majority-of-globespan-staff-lose-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rescue scramble as Globespan enters administration</title><description>CAA steps in but many passengers stranded abroad</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56882/rescue-scramble-as-globespan-enters-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike - is a settlement imminent?</title><description>High Court judgment on legality of planned strike expected</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56881/ba-strike-is-a-settlement-imminent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA urges government action after Globespan collapse</title><description>Call for end to 'double standard' of financial protection</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56880/abta-urges-government-action-after-globespan-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Globespan holidaymakers offered TUI alternatives</title><description>Rebooking offer made</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56879/globespan-holidaymakers-offered-tui-alternatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prescription for future airline health: mergers</title><description>US airlines may need to merge to be profitable but will Obama administration allow it?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56878/prescription-for-future-airline-health-mergers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ATOL flaws raised as industry reacts to Globspan failure</title><description>Reaction from Thomson, First Choice, Co-operative Travel, AITO, Advantage Travel Centres</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56877/atol-flaws-raised-as-industry-reacts-to-globspan-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike off</title><description>Airline wins High Court injunction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56876/ba-strike-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike off - UPDATED</title><description>Airline wins High Court injunction - plus reaction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56875/ba-strike-off-updated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it a Dream-liner?</title><description>First 787 finally takes to the skies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56731/is-it-a-dream-liner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline switches Gatwick flights to Heathrow</title><description>Move to fill gap being left by Bmi withdrawing service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56730/airline-switches-gatwick-flights-to-heathrow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Union bosses hit out at BA 'macho management'</title><description>Union offers to suspend strike action if BA withdraws contractural changes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56729/union-bosses-hit-out-at-ba-macho-management/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair moves into Faro and Malaga</title><description>A total of 33 new routes to be started</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56728/ryanair-moves-into-faro-and-malaga/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel and tourism 'to lead move to green economy'</title><description>Global campaign unveiled at Copenhagen Climate Change Summmit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56727/travel-and-tourism-to-lead-move-to-green-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lights, action, tourism&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;</title><description>New Apple iPhone app covers British film locations...also see Sherlock Holmes movie preview</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56726/lights-action-tourismacentaabrvbaracentaabrvbar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reaction to the BA strike threat</title><description>Cabin crew warned they will soon be flipping burgers at McDonalds.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56579/reaction-to-the-ba-strike-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Now Dreamliner waits on the weather</title><description>First flight to go ahead if conditions are right</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56578/now-dreamliner-waits-on-the-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ex Monarch UK boss reigns at Virgin Blue</title><description>Savage to move into her new role from March</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56577/ex-monarch-uk-boss-reigns-at-virgin-blue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>V Australia, Delta seal FF and lounge links</title><description>Frequent fliers, premium passengers to benefit from latest deal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56576/v-australia-delta-seal-ff-and-lounge-links/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Team expands hotel offering</title><description>Properties to be offered at net rates allowing agents to set their own commission</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56575/holiday-team-expands-hotel-offering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline releases flights for next winter</title><description>Canary Islands services first to be released by Jet2.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56574/airline-releases-flights-for-next-winter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First BA leisure flights from City Airport</title><description>Balearics routes to start for next summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56573/first-ba-leisure-flights-from-city-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy Christmas? Not if you're flying BA</title><description>Cabin crew strike threatens holiday chaos</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56572/happy-christmas-not-if-youre-flying-ba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Futher reaction to BA strike threat</title><description>What are consumers saying?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56571/futher-reaction-to-ba-strike-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA takes hard line against strikers</title><description>Airline says its cabin crew are the 'best rewarded' in UK airline industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56570/ba-takes-hard-line-against-strikers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bales taken over by Virgin Holidays</title><description>'Business as usual' for 62 year old family-run company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56569/bales-taken-over-by-virgin-holidays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Good news? No waiting more than four hours on the tarmac</title><description>Air passenger complaints include British Airwys Erroneous offer of $40 tickets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56568/good-news-no-waiting-more-than-four-hours-on-the-tarmac/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines move to handle strike-hit BA passengers</title><description>But easyJet warns that flights are filling up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56567/airlines-move-to-handle-strike-hit-ba-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should you worry about airport security under TSA?</title><description>TSA screening confusing and a mess and passeners should get more for $2.50 a segment</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56566/should-you-worry-about-airport-security-under-tsa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Monarch puts winter 2010-11 flights on sale</title><description>Carrier makes more than 1.1m scheduled seats available</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56565/monarch-puts-winter-2010-11-flights-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kangaroo route to operate as scheduled - Qantas</title><description>Australian airlines responds to 12-day BA strike</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56564/kangaroo-route-to-operate-as-scheduled-qantas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turkey gets downmarket operator warning</title><description>Concern that destination could be ruined by bandwagon jumpers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56563/turkey-gets-downmarket-operator-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA starts legal fight to prevent strike</title><description>Airline seeks injunction against cabin crew union</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56562/ba-starts-legal-fight-to-prevent-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thoughts from the Copenhagen Summit</title><description>Professor Geoffrey Lipman shares his experiences and hopes from the Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56411/thoughts-from-the-copenhagen-summit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bristol gains extra Brussels flight</title><description>Additional service 'unlocks' Europe and Africa conections</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56410/bristol-gains-extra-brussels-flight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA crew strike ballot result due</title><description>Decision due to be announced at lunchtime as CEO calls for more talks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56409/ba-crew-strike-ballot-result-due/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Budget carriers under attack for extra charges</title><description>Which? Holiday claims prices rise by around a quarter with add-on fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56408/budget-carriers-under-attack-for-extra-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Budget carriers under fire for extra charges</title><description>Which? Holiday claims prices rise by around a quarter with add-on fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56407/budget-carriers-under-fire-for-extra-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strike reaction</title><description>Passengers booked after November 2 with no insurance to be left 'high and dry'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56406/ba-strike-reaction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA warns of 'massive disruption'</title><description>Cabin crew vote in favour of strike action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56405/ba-warns-of-massive-disruption/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jetstar adds another China link</title><description>Qantas-backed budget carrier to step up focus on China</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56404/jetstar-adds-another-china-link/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Future Aviation Growth Must be Limited - UK Committee</title><description>Growth in aviation cannot exceed 60% if the UK is to meet the Government's target that aircraft emissions in 2050 must not exceed 2005 levels.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56256/future-aviation-growth-must-be-limited-uk-committee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COP15- Forecast Agreement Means Treble Whammy for Tourism</title><description>The key issue for tourism is how this will affect our global industry. Will the agreement be good, or bad or indifferent</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56255/cop15-forecast-agreement-means-treble-whammy-for-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Research Claims Budget Airlines Have Lower Carbon Footprint</title><description>By choosing to take low cost budget flights, instead of business class on traditional airlines, passngers could be reducing their own flight carbon footprint by over 30%</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56254/new-research-claims-budget-airlines-have-lower-carbon-footprint/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 December 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry KISS-Mas Says London's Terminal 5</title><description>Fostering peace and harmony the world's biggest sprig of mistletoe in the UK's most debated airline terminal.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56253/merry-kiss-mas-says-londons-terminal-5/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 December 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merry KISS-Mas Says Londons Terminal 5</title><description>Fostering peace and harmony the world's biggest sprig of mistletoe in the UK's most debated airline terminal.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56252/merry-kiss-mas-says-londons-terminal-5/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Band to be 'first' to play in space</title><description>First intergalactic group signed uo for Virgin spacecraft</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56251/band-to-be-first-to-play-in-space/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>POST COP15 TOURISM CARBON GUIDE &amp; 2010 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM REPORT ON OFFER</title><description>Includes post COP15 Tourism Carbon Guide - Get both the 115 page 2-part 2009 Sustainable Tourism Report and the 3-part 2010 version for the cost of one &#xE2;&#x80;' two big, fact-filled reports- all you need to understand and benefit NOW from the Sustainable Tourism marketplace</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56121/post-cop15-tourism-carbon-guide-amp-2010-sustainable-tourism-report-on-offer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 December 2009 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seven key consumer trends for 2010</title><description>Consumers to still hunt for best deals and where they can get by on less, Mintel predicts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56120/seven-key-consumer-trends-for-2010/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Expansion or status quo?</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Jonathan Haseler, relationship director Barclays Travel Team</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/56119/expansion-or-status-quo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 December 2009 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates funds latest A380 deliveries</title><description>Banks are comfortable with our financial stability, says airline chief</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55984/emirates-funds-latest-a380-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ZUJI checks in with Facebook</title><description>New application allows looking, booking and sharing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55983/zuji-checks-in-with-facebook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New European Star Alliance member</title><description>Belgian carrier becomes latest member of global grouping</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55982/new-european-star-alliance-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>eBookers in regional shake-up</title><description>Streamlining to create 'nimbler' regional structure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55981/ebookers-in-regional-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take over of well known agency</title><description>Hays Travel gains foothold in North West with acquisition</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55980/take-over-of-well-known-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Revealed: US airport security secrets</title><description>Blogger cracks TSA blackout</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55835/revealed-us-airport-security-secrets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The orphans of the tsunami</title><description>Virgin group, Accor and Indigo Pearl help the less fortunate kids of Thailand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55834/the-orphans-of-the-tsunami/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiger caged as Jetstar preys on rivals</title><description>700,000 extra seats planned to meet demand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55833/tiger-caged-as-jetstar-preys-on-rivals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL trims flights, capacity</title><description>Troubled airline takes action while assessing rival investment bids</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55832/jal-trims-flights-capacity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Viva Macau bets on casino links</title><description>Melbourne launch opens up cross-promotion opportunities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55831/viva-macau-bets-on-casino-links/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Long haul specialist expands high street presence</title><description>More shops for TUI-owned long haul firm</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55830/long-haul-specialist-expands-high-street-presence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search on for new EasyJet boss</title><description>CEO to stay on until next summer as successor is sought</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55829/search-on-for-new-easyjet-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumer confidence growing - BAA</title><description>First monthly rise in passengers since March 2008</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55828/consumer-confidence-growing-baa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Downbeat travel response to Pre-Budget Report</title><description>Two seasons of holiday bookings could be hit and fears raised over relapse into recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55827/downbeat-travel-response-to-pre-budget-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flyers face hazard that is "not for the birds"</title><description>Growing air travel hazard: birds</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55826/flyers-face-hazard-that-is-quotnot-for-the-birdsquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Italy route from city airport</title><description>Biggest carrier at London Docklands airport adds route</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55825/new-italy-route-from-city-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dishonest flight news beats out bad breath</title><description>Airline passengers hate dishonest flight news even more than BO and bad breath</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55824/dishonest-flight-news-beats-out-bad-breath/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Doncaster move by budget carrier</title><description>New base part of 2010 EasyJet regional expansion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55823/doncaster-move-by-budget-carrier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotwire's crystal ball sees dropping hotel rates and flat airline prices</title><description>Hotwire looks ahead to see exceptional hotel deals in Vegas and California</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55822/hotwires-crystal-ball-sees-dropping-hotel-rates-and-flat-airline-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline adds 16 routes for next summer</title><description>Flybe details expansion plans</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55821/airline-adds-16-routes-for-next-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ATOL overhaul 'doesn't go far enough'</title><description>Consumer watchdog responds to passenger protection reform plans</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55820/atol-overhaul-doesnt-go-far-enough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New airline for Yorkshire airport</title><description>Announcement due tomorrow (Thursday)</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55673/new-airline-for-yorkshire-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hillgate wins Parliamentary travel account</title><description>Account won from Carlson Wagonlit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55672/hillgate-wins-parliamentary-travel-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Another Worldchoice agency fails</title><description>Preston-based agency ceases trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55671/another-worldchoice-agency-fails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelMole's festive fling</title><description>Christmas party helps raise funds for breast cancer research</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55670/travelmoles-festive-fling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The airline fibs than annoy passengers</title><description>What's more dangerous? An MP3 or a bottle of water?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55669/the-airline-fibs-than-annoy-passengers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Revealed: US airports' security secrets</title><description>Blogger cracks the TSA's blackout</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55668/revealed-us-airports-security-secrets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New boss for northern operator</title><description>Change at top of Jet2holidays.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55667/new-boss-for-northern-operator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global TMC network expansion plan</title><description>15 countries brought into network</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55666/global-tmc-network-expansion-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Few travel buyers have sustainable policy</title><description>Poll results reveal impact of recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55665/few-travel-buyers-have-sustainable-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Airways: Quickest to London</title><description>Sydney services to follow Melbourne launch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55524/qatar-airways-quickest-to-london/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline industry leading economic recovery?</title><description>Fuller planes and lower gas prices fueling airlines recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55523/airline-industry-leading-economic-recovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APD change urged in pre-Budget Report</title><description>Airline body calls for action in pre-Budget Report</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55522/apd-change-urged-in-pre-budget-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Passengers suffer 9.5 hour EasyJet delay</title><description>Airline to investigate why no refreshment vouchers were offered</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55521/passengers-suffer-95-hour-easyjet-delay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ban older aircraft</title><description>Reaction to Climate Change Committee report</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55520/ban-older-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Future aviation growth must be limited</title><description>Rail rather than domestic and short haul flights - Committee on Climate Change recommends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55519/future-aviation-growth-must-be-limited/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ruff landing?</title><description>Doggone it: US government prodding airports to expand canine offerings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55518/ruff-landing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Honduran coup causes turmoil for tourism industry</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Michelle Grant &#xE2;&#x80;' Euromonitor International research manager for travel and tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55517/honduran-coup-causes-turmoil-for-tourism-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lost airline pilots blame traffic controllers</title><description>Blame game continues for lost airline pilots</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55516/lost-airline-pilots-blame-traffic-controllers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record Christmas for budget carrier</title><description>EasyJet carryings set to rise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55515/record-christmas-for-budget-carrier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Search on for future travel entrepreneurs</title><description>Competition for students to submit ideas for local tourism businesses</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55514/search-on-for-future-travel-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More continental expansion by Ryanair</title><description>More routes from Belgium and Germany</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55513/more-continental-expansion-by-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COP15 Rehearses in London - Green Power to the People</title><description>Sarah Loftus writes about the Wave, a series of COP15 related climate change demonstrations from a Responsible Tourism perspective</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55364/cop15-rehearses-in-london-green-power-to-the-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World Cup fever mounts</title><description>Operator claims 'unprecedented' demand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55363/world-cup-fever-mounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travellers ignoring environmental impact</title><description>Few prepared to cut back on flying despite climate change concerns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55362/travellers-ignoring-environmental-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>All flights should be ATOL protected</title><description>Transport Committee report into future of aviation and reaction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55361/all-flights-should-be-atol-protected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK hit worst in European travel decline</title><description>ITB report shows record late bookings - huge challenges ahead</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55360/uk-hit-worst-in-european-travel-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SAA extends earlybird fares to December 18</title><description>Free connections, side trips in South Africa included in deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55359/saa-extends-earlybird-fares-to-december-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Australians still heading overseas in record numbers</title><description>More arrive, but many more enjoy October escape</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55358/australians-still-heading-overseas-in-record-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Airways: We're quickest to London</title><description>Sydney services to follow Melbourne launch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55357/qatar-airways-were-quickest-to-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumer body backs ATOL extension</title><description>Which? Holiday backs transport committee findings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55356/consumer-body-backs-atol-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are you being monitored?</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion - Dr Kirstie Ball of the Open University Business Schools questions how the uses of consumer data are changing the nature of 'customer service'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55355/are-you-being-monitored/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 December 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>THE COP15 POKER GAME WHAT CARDS CAN TOURISM PLAY?</title><description>Delegates are descending on Copenhagen to argue out the final details of a global climate change agreement and tourism groups are scrambling for places at any table they can get and to twist politicians' arms to voice their cases</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/55211/the-cop15-poker-game-what-cards-can-tourism-play/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 December 2009 22:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fillip for Canada with China's ADS approval</title><description>Visitor numbers expected to leap 50 percent</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54959/fillip-for-canada-with-chinas-ads-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB: Flat is the new growth for airlines</title><description>Report suggests the era of low airfares may be coming to an end</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54958/itb-flat-is-the-new-growth-for-airlines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AirNZ charity auction kicks off</title><description>Bid for flights to New York or spa weekend in Queenstown</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54957/airnz-charity-auction-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fillip for Canada with China ADS approval</title><description>Visitor numbers expected to leap 50 percent</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54956/fillip-for-canada-with-china-ads-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Now Emirates adds Amsterdam</title><description>Daily three-class service to launch in May next year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54955/now-emirates-adds-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record November for reliable United</title><description>Arrivals performance equals best day ever</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54954/record-november-for-reliable-united/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spotlight on Cape Town for World Cup draw</title><description>Who England will play and where to be determined</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54953/spotlight-on-cape-town-for-world-cup-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More Jersey flights for 2010</title><description>Operator lays on more regional departures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54952/more-jersey-flights-for-2010/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leading Worldchoice member folds</title><description>Deeping Travel had three agency branches and a holiday arm</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54951/leading-worldchoice-member-folds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New UK-Germany air route</title><description>Connection from South West for next summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54950/new-uk-germany-air-route/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 December 2009 22:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas RNP technology for Melbourne</title><description>Airline flags benefits for environment, time-keeping</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54810/qantas-rnp-technology-for-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CAPA: Emirates unlikely to be pawn in debt restructuring</title><description>Consultancy group expects liquidation of some Dubai World assets inevitable</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54809/capa-emirates-unlikely-to-be-pawn-in-debt-restructuring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>United gives kids a Christmas treat</title><description>Staff pitches in with gifts, financial support</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54808/united-gives-kids-a-christmas-treat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emerging mobile technologies webinar</title><description>Register for December 9 event</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54807/emerging-mobile-technologies-webinar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Join the Travel Industry Question Time debate.</title><description>Return of TravelMole's forum for topical industry discussion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54806/join-the-travel-industry-question-time-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Securing India's tourism industry &#xE2;&#x80;' one year on from the Mumbai attacks</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Mr VH Ron, managing director, ECIL Rapiscan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54805/securing-indias-tourism-industry-acenta-one-year-on-from-the-mumbai-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guess the top ten ethical destinations for 2010</title><description>Only two countries in Europe figure in report</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54804/guess-the-top-ten-ethical-destinations-for-2010/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The next flight is leaving for&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;.Iraq</title><description>Flights taking off from Birmingham</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54803/the-next-flight-is-leaving-foracentaabrvbariraq/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 December 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Phuket's orphans of the tsunami</title><description>Virgin group, Accor and Indigo Pearl help the less fortunate kids of Thailand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54663/phukets-orphans-of-the-tsunami/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 December 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Once in a lifetime' consultation into travel regulations</title><description>ABTA members asked to contribute to package travel directive debate</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54662/once-in-a-lifetime-consultation-into-travel-regulations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 December 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Major operators pick top ten choice for 2010</title><description>Majority of destinations fall outside the eurozone</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54661/major-operators-pick-top-ten-choice-for-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How green is the new APD?</title><description>Pre-Copenhagen climate change conference Comment by Travel Foundation chairman Roger Heape</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54660/how-green-is-the-new-apd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 December 2009 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jetstar names the day for Osaka</title><description>Cairns says partnerships key to success of route</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54522/jetstar-names-the-day-for-osaka/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas calls on passengers to pay more</title><description>Domestic fares to rise on key routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54521/qantas-calls-on-passengers-to-pay-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nielsen: Change the way you evaluate online advertising</title><description>Focus on the brand-building and purchasing metrics</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54520/nielsen-change-the-way-you-evaluate-online-advertising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Practical guide' to airline emissions</title><description>Sustainable travel agency's new initiative</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54519/practical-guide-to-airline-emissions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Eduvacations' campaign gains families' support</title><description>Poll shows support for children taking learning holidays in term time</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54518/eduvacations-campaign-gains-families-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI Travel sees profits rise</title><description>Main summer holiday still an 'essential expenditure'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54517/tui-travel-sees-profits-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Main summer holiday still an 'essential expenditure'</title><description>TUI Travel sees annual profits rise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54516/main-summer-holiday-still-an-essential-expenditure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Practical prizes offered in Shine Awards</title><description>Glass trophies to be replaced</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54515/practical-prizes-offered-in-shine-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TMC in takover</title><description>Travel Alliance acquired for undisclosed sum</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54514/tmc-in-takover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US troubled airlines facing governmental action</title><description>Can US government save threatened US airlines?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54513/us-troubled-airlines-facing-governmental-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel finds new answer to flight delays</title><description>Hotel offers $50 off for flight-delayed guests</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54512/hotel-finds-new-answer-to-flight-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FAA turns cold shoulder to ice warnings</title><description>FAA delays requirement of new jet engine parts to prevent mid-air shutdowns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54511/faa-turns-cold-shoulder-to-ice-warnings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airport hotels show declining revenues</title><description>Airport hotel industry should get better next year, report says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54510/airport-hotels-show-declining-revenues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airport news about sleep and flu shots</title><description>Passengers can buy sleep at Atanta airport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54509/airport-news-about-sleep-and-flu-shots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 December 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New loyalty points scheme targeting travel</title><description>White label earning and spending platform unveiled</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54367/new-loyalty-points-scheme-targeting-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First 747 for start-up transatlantic carrier</title><description>Flights between US and eastern European capitals planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54366/first-747-for-start-up-transatlantic-carrier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair switches free card payment method</title><description>Move from Visa Electron to MasterCard Prepaid</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54365/ryanair-switches-free-card-payment-method/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelMole extends global reach</title><description>New Year launch for Indian operation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54364/travelmole-extends-global-reach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Former Thomas Cook chief returns</title><description>Middleton takes non-executive role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54363/former-thomas-cook-chief-returns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cook eyes online travel growth</title><description>Group reveals flat 2008/09 profits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54362/cook-eyes-online-travel-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Melbourne takes off with V Australia</title><description>Flights to LA, Phuket launch this week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54361/melbourne-takes-off-with-v-australia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates boss: We'll meet our commitments</title><description>No need to cancel aircraft orders, says Clark</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54360/emirates-boss-well-meet-our-commitments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulf Air 'to strengthen European presence'</title><description>Carrier reaffirms commitment to region</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54359/gulf-air-to-strengthen-european-presence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online hold bag check-in introduced by EasyJet</title><description>Airline to continue to offer standard airport check-in</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54358/online-hold-bag-check-in-introduced-by-easyjet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline Ambassadors Teams Act Against Child Trafficking</title><description>Cabin crews of all airlines can play a vital role in identifying potential child trafficking - and they do with AAI</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54357/airline-ambassadors-teams-act-against-child-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Not Let Tourism Concern Die?</title><description>Where is there another independent, qualified, experienced, connected, investigative, fiery agency that will tell us what happens in destinations - warts 'n all?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54227/why-not-let-tourism-concern-die/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 November 2009 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BUMPER SPECIAL OFFER &#xE2;&#x80;' SUSTAINABLE TOURISM REPORT BUY ONE GET ONE FREE</title><description>Get both the 115 page 2-part 2009 Sustainable Tourism Report and the 3-part 2010 version for the cost of one &#xE2;&#x80;' two big, fact-filled reports- all you need to understand and benefit NOW from the Sustainable Tourism marketplace</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/54226/bumper-special-offer-acenta-sustainable-tourism-report-buy-one-get-one-free/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 November 2009 22:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar arrives: Etihad, Emirates want more of the same</title><description>Middle East airlines keen to expand in Australia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53992/qatar-arrives-etihad-emirates-want-more-of-the-same/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New UK boss for Travelzoo</title><description>Series of top level changes unveiled by travel deals site</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53991/new-uk-boss-for-travelzoo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 November 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel showing 'early signs of stabilisation'</title><description>HRG reports half-year results</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53990/business-travel-showing-early-signs-of-stabilisation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 November 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Concern Releases Hard Hitting New Human Rights Report</title><description>A beleaguered Tourism Concern comes out fighting with stinging human rights accusations - Putting Tourism to Rights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53856/tourism-concern-releases-hard-hitting-new-human-rights-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:01:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three For the Cost of 1 Sustainable Tourism Report - Order Now for Discount</title><description>Big cash and credibility benefits are on the table for everybody but it's first-come-first-served."</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53855/three-for-the-cost-of-1-sustainable-tourism-report-order-now-for-discount/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:01:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MH cuts commission, Explore holds the line</title><description>Travel wholesaler scores with a perfect 10</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53854/mh-cuts-commission-explore-holds-the-line/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:01:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA champions bargain Britain</title><description>Sagging pound spurs international visitor growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53853/ba-champions-bargain-britain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Technology taking off in business travel</title><description>But social networking making little impact, study shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53852/technology-taking-off-in-business-travel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Action needed to curb aircraft emissions</title><description>EasyJet boss calls for new measures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53851/action-needed-to-curb-aircraft-emissions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair targets more Italian expansion</title><description>More flights planned in 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53850/ryanair-targets-more-italian-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WTM numbers drop</title><description>But organisers claim encouraging feedback over business conducted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53849/wtm-numbers-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Package Travel Directive consultation starts</title><description>Scheduled and low cost airlines to be included in review - ETOA sets up dedicated email address PTD@etoa.org to receive industry views</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53848/package-travel-directive-consultation-starts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GET 10 STEPS AHEAD WITH THIS MONTH'S SUSTAINABLE TOURISM REPORT</title><description>The Sustainable Tourism Report will deliver you information that will help you make money, save money and make your business much, much more sustainable.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53706/get-10-steps-ahead-with-this-months-sustainable-tourism-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PATA sets date for second UK Exchange</title><description>Event to take place in London after ITB 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53705/pata-sets-date-for-second-uk-exchange/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increased summer flights to Grenada</title><description>Winter schedule from London to be maintained next summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53704/increased-summer-flights-to-grenada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Which sites top latest flight search results?</title><description>Natural and paid for rankings detailed in new research</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53703/which-sites-top-latest-flight-search-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arresting welcome for V Australia in Phuket</title><description>Local immigration chief sent packing after airport incident</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53702/arresting-welcome-for-v-australia-in-phuket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bali immigration snaps to attention</title><description>Minister promises to improve service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53701/bali-immigration-snaps-to-attention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air NZ angered by Mt Erebus charter flight</title><description>A disrespectful PR stunt, says airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53700/air-nz-angered-by-mt-erebus-charter-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SIA in no rush for premium economy</title><description>Coming soon: iPod connectivity in all classes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53699/sia-in-no-rush-for-premium-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Don't accept APD meekly, says SIA boss</title><description>Opposition grows in Asia to UK tax</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53698/dont-accept-apd-meekly-says-sia-boss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiger's Davis serves it up to legacy carriers</title><description>LCCs come in from the cold at AAPA summit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53697/tigers-davis-serves-it-up-to-legacy-carriers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SIA chief: AAPA needs the clout of China's airlines</title><description>Asia Pacific interests better served with China onboard</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53696/sia-chief-aapa-needs-the-clout-of-chinas-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates' super jumbo ETA Paris: One month early</title><description>Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok passengers also to benefit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53695/emirates-super-jumbo-eta-paris-one-month-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi cuts routes</title><description>Services to go in new year in bid to improve airline's profitability</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53694/bmi-cuts-routes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi cuts routes and jobs</title><description>Services to go in new year in bid to improve airline's profitability</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53693/bmi-cuts-routes-and-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Financial protection reforms set to reach 'critical' phase</title><description>Series of industry consultations to start this week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53692/financial-protection-reforms-set-to-reach-critical-phase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DOT sets precedent with airline fine</title><description>DOT hopes unprecedented fines will spur improved airline customer service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53691/dot-sets-precedent-with-airline-fine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It's cheaper to fly on 'unlucky' days</title><description>Want to save money? Consider flying on Friday he 13th</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53690/its-cheaper-to-fly-on-unlucky-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Italian expansion by Ryanair</title><description>Carrer to more than double network from Sicily</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53689/italian-expansion-by-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 November 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia ready to conquer India</title><description>Planned services from key cities to link with KL, Bangkok hubs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53548/airasia-ready-to-conquer-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates forced to lift premium fares ex Germany</title><description>Airline faces heavy fines for keeping fares low</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53547/emirates-forced-to-lift-premium-fares-ex-germany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arm rest bullies bagged by business travellers</title><description>Plane etiquette, plainly explained</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53546/arm-rest-bullies-bagged-by-business-travellers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AAPA calls for less government interference</title><description>Airline development chained down by inefficiency, says DG</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53545/aapa-calls-for-less-government-interference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oman Air upgrades London service</title><description>New three-class facilities on flights to Muscat</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53544/oman-air-upgrades-london-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Route expansion outlined by EasyJet</title><description>Low fares carrier expands network for 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53543/route-expansion-outlined-by-easyjet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Mini recovery' in package holiday sales</title><description>Agency chain sees signs of hope in advance of peak summer 2010 booking period</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53542/mini-recovery-in-package-holiday-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seat only operator collapses</title><description>Company offered seats from a range of UK airports</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53541/seat-only-operator-collapses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thanksgiving: air travel stuffed</title><description>Thanksgiving planes stuffed but travel delays should be less</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53540/thanksgiving-air-travel-stuffed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What's next for the airlines? Captive advertising</title><description>AirTran ads will be hitting passengers in the face</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53539/whats-next-for-the-airlines-captive-advertising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>37th base for Ryanair</title><description>No frills carrier to expand from Norway</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53538/37th-base-for-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recession is creating demand for spa and wellness</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Euromonitor International</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53388/recession-is-creating-demand-for-spa-and-wellness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel push by TTA Worldchoice</title><description>New marketing programme developed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53387/business-travel-push-by-tta-worldchoice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Angel to combat issue of liability</title><description>New TTA Worldchoice software package designed to manage against risks of booking non-packaged travel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53386/angel-to-combat-issue-of-liability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bye, bye Terminal 2 (for now)</title><description>&#xA3;1bn replacement to house Star Alliance carriers from 2014</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53385/bye-bye-terminal-2-for-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Gatwick owners set out plans</title><description>Bid to inject 'real competition' into London airports sector</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53384/new-gatwick-owners-set-out-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA gains ex-Cabinet minister</title><description>Association brings in heavyweight to help gain greater political influence</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53383/abta-gains-ex-cabinet-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Era of cheap fares may be coming to an end</title><description>Virgin Blue says fares are not fair</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53020/era-of-cheap-fares-may-be-coming-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 November 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline leaders reluctant to call dawn of recovery</title><description>Oil is still the wildcard, says 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destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53016/geneva-ski-flights-added/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Passenger groups hail 'historic' airline delay compensation ruling</title><description>Cash compensation to be paid for delays of more than three hours</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53015/passenger-groups-hail-historic-airline-delay-compensation-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 November 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Africa link from Heathrow</title><description>Airline to serve second city in Nigeria</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/53014/new-africa-link-from-heathrow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 November 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cambodia grabs control of its air traffic</title><description>Thai staff kicked out for allegedly leaking ex-PM's flight schedule</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52887/cambodia-grabs-control-of-its-air-traffic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents missing out by not selling insurance</title><description>Potential commission being lost, insurer claims</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52886/agents-missing-out-by-not-selling-insurance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Survey reveals most visible travel websites</title><description>Who comes top in natural and paid for search results</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52885/survey-reveals-most-visible-travel-websites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Outbound travel slumps by almost 10m</title><description>Annual drop of 14% revealed in latest ONS statistics</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52884/outbound-travel-slumps-by-almost-10m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More suppliers should support agents online</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by The Holiday Team sales director Rajan Sawhney</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52883/more-suppliers-should-support-agents-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HolidayTaxis lands new sales chief</title><description>Ian Coyle picked for role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52882/holidaytaxis-lands-new-sales-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair expands in UK regions</title><description>Ten new routes for 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52881/ryanair-expands-in-uk-regions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top five US airports for being stranded</title><description>Stuck at Salt Lake Airport? Buy a Krisby Kreme or dine in one of 31 restaurants</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52880/top-five-us-airports-for-being-stranded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline travelers: latest surcharges for holidays</title><description>Newest US airline surcharge aimed at busiest holidays</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52879/airline-travelers-latest-surcharges-for-holidays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Report: continuing lax airport security</title><description>Transportation Security Administration fails another test</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52878/report-continuing-lax-airport-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CAA appeals Travel Republic ruling</title><description>Passenger protection case to rumble on</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52877/caa-appeals-travel-republic-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bye, bye, open sky in Vietnam?</title><description>Jetstar's threat to national carrier brings out the political heavies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52739/bye-bye-open-sky-in-vietnam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to succeed my way, by the tourism minister</title><description>Wacik urges Bali tourism to follow his rather grand example</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52738/how-to-succeed-my-way-by-the-tourism-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Austral loads up for Paris</title><description>A380 with 840 seats to connect with Sydney services</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52737/air-austral-loads-up-for-paris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shine Awards backs student mentoring scheme</title><description>Year-long scheme to start in January</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52736/shine-awards-backs-student-mentoring-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Would you fly on the same plane as 839 others?</title><description>First high density A380s ordered</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52735/would-you-fly-on-the-same-plane-as-839-others/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TTA/Worldchoice strikes Allbury deal</title><description>New commercial agreement runs until April 2011</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52734/ttaworldchoice-strikes-allbury-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TMCs to become 'more relevant'</title><description>Amex European Business Travel Barometer findings released</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52733/tmcs-to-become-more-relevant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Options enters administration</title><description>Forward bookings taken over</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52732/holiday-options-enters-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pacific Blue support for tsunami orphans</title><description>Airline, Indigo Pearl resort help to raise funds</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52607/pacific-blue-support-for-tsunami-orphans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airbus A380 programme under review</title><description>Progress is slower than expected, says EADS</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52606/airbus-a380-programme-under-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:03:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines are changing the way we travel</title><description>Low cost sector is driving growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52605/airlines-are-changing-the-way-we-travel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:03:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New website for travel recruitment firm</title><description>Travel Trade Recruitment improves online offering</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52604/new-website-for-travel-recruitment-firm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:03:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet profits slide</title><description>Airline chief hails 'resilient' performance despite fuel costs hitting profits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52603/easyjet-profits-slide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:01:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Customer service online travel industry 'weak point'</title><description>TravelMole Exclusive: Top 10 performing travel companies on internet revealed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52602/customer-service-online-travel-industry-weak-point/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:01:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines starting to take advantage of trapped audiences</title><description>Airlines soon will sell just about everything</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52601/airlines-starting-to-take-advantage-of-trapped-audiences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Biggest Sustainable Tourism Activity Ever at WTM &#xE2;&#x80;' Travelmole TV Choice</title><description>Not just Responsible Tourism Day, but many destinations unveiled new sustainable tourism initiatives at WTM</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52600/biggest-sustainable-tourism-activity-ever-at-wtm-acenta-travelmole-tv-choice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA ups Shanghai frequency</title><description>Extra flight to be added from London</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52599/ba-ups-shanghai-frequency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MONTHLY REPORT &amp; VODCAST</title><description>Whatever aspect of the business you're in - the Sustainable Tourism Report will deliver you information that will help you make money, save money and make your business much, much more sustainable.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52598/sustainable-tourism-monthly-report-amp-vodcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2009 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SIA boosts Sydney marketing</title><description>New three-year tourism marketing scheme agreed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52465/sia-boosts-sydney-marketing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Human cost of aviation crisis highlighted</title><description>Not just banks that need saving, unions say</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52464/human-cost-of-aviation-crisis-highlighted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA cabin crew strike ballot starts</title><description>Strikes could start four days before Christmas</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52463/ba-cabin-crew-strike-ballot-starts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amadeus clinches Irish agency deals</title><description>Three agents switch to GDS</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52462/amadeus-clinches-irish-agency-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Concern Overwhelmed by Industry Support but More Money Still Needed</title><description>&#xA3;32,000 already raised of target &#xA3;100,000 which will get campaigning agency out of danger</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52461/tourism-concern-overwhelmed-by-industry-support-but-more-money-still-needed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top ten 2010 destinations declared</title><description>BA selects hot spots for next year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52460/top-ten-2010-destinations-declared/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Convention ticks right boxes</title><description>More than 80% found Barcelona event 'good' or 'very good'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52459/travel-convention-ticks-right-boxes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines cut back on North Atlantic</title><description>OAG capacity figures for November released</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52458/airlines-cut-back-on-north-atlantic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Concern overwhelmed by support</title><description>&#xA3;32,000 already raised towards &#xA3;100,000 target</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52457/tourism-concern-overwhelmed-by-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 November 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA, Iberia step closer to merger</title><description>Willie Walsh to head mega carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52072/ba-iberia-step-closer-to-merger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch Dannii Minogue on TravelMole.TV</title><description>Star on Etihad stand at WTM</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52071/watch-dannii-minogue-on-travelmoletv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA-Iberia merger agreed</title><description>Deal expected to be concluded by end of 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52070/ba-iberia-merger-agreed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATED: BA-Iberia merger agreed</title><description>Deal expected to be concluded by end of 2010 - Virgin warns of Heathrow slots 'stranglehold'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52069/updated-ba-iberia-merger-agreed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA-Iberia 'like two drunks trying to prop each other up'</title><description>Consolidation 'only option' as flag carriers 'raise white flag'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52068/ba-iberia-like-two-drunks-trying-to-prop-each-other-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trade reacts to BA-Iberia</title><description>What do you think about the airline mega merger?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/52067/trade-reacts-to-ba-iberia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates boss backs Dubai to bounce back</title><description>Watch this space very carefully, says Clark</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51927/emirates-boss-backs-dubai-to-bounce-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin group aligns with Sydney Mardi Gras</title><description>Make gay and lesbian market feel comfortable, urges travel consultant</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51926/virgin-group-aligns-with-sydney-mardi-gras/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Garuda confirms one-stop to Europe</title><description>Amsterdam launches ambition for international growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51925/garuda-confirms-one-stop-to-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turbulence for Jetstar in Vietnam</title><description>Hanoi doesn't want orange stars in its eyes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51924/turbulence-for-jetstar-in-vietnam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wizard Florida attraction tie-up for Virgin</title><description>Harry Potter attraction to feature on brochure cover</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51923/wizard-florida-attraction-tie-up-for-virgin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More UK-Turkey flights planned</title><description>Pegasus Airlines outlines growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51922/more-uk-turkey-flights-planned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kuoni sees 'slight' bookings improvement</title><description>But overall demand not expected to pick up until second half of 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51921/kuoni-sees-slight-bookings-improvement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Sightseeing, shopping and status' to replace sun, sea and sand</title><description>But industry needs to wake up to needs of massive emerging markets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51920/sightseeing-shopping-and-status-to-replace-sun-sea-and-sand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Traditional airlines: endangered species?</title><description>Neither recession or 9-11 is biggest news in airline picture: it's emergence of low-cost carriers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51919/traditional-airlines-endangered-species/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic airfare prices slip to same as a decade ago</title><description>Passengers paying less for airline tickets these days</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51918/domestic-airfare-prices-slip-to-same-as-a-decade-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA to maintain sales through agents</title><description>GDS deal signed until 2013</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51917/ba-to-maintain-sales-through-agents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2009 22:00:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas means business at check-in</title><description>New frequent flier card technology to cut the queues</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51782/qantas-means-business-at-check-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2009 22:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flight search site plans first TV ads</title><description>Part of plan to create global brand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51781/flight-search-site-plans-first-tv-ads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2009 22:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>St Patrick's Day key to Irish tourism strategy</title><description>WTM News: Tourism Ireland to also work closer with trade</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51780/st-patricks-day-key-to-irish-tourism-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global condemnation of APD hike</title><description>WTM News: Tourism ministers attack travel tax</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51779/global-condemnation-of-apd-hike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates revives A380 New York service</title><description>WTM News: Wall Street demand stirring</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51778/emirates-revives-a380-new-york-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Green taxes not being spent wisely, claim aviation experts</title><description>WTM News: Only enough useable oil for another 60 years of flying</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51777/green-taxes-not-being-spent-wisely-claim-aviation-experts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dumping LCCs is not the green solution</title><description>WTM News: Ryanair and Easyjet are models of efficiency, expert claims</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51776/dumping-lccs-is-not-the-green-solution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan to offer Zeppelin joy rides</title><description>Night and day flights over Tokyo, Yokohama</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51626/japan-to-offer-zeppelin-joy-rides/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:01:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aviation workshops planned for WTM today</title><description>WTM News: Sessions to be run by The Route Development Group</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51625/aviation-workshops-planned-for-wtm-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:01:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New air charter broker established</title><description>Australian company opens Gatwick office</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51624/new-air-charter-broker-established/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:01:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Florida stages 'Strictly' WTM party</title><description>WTM News: 'Strictly Florida' winners pictured</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51623/florida-stages-strictly-wtm-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:01:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The big divide in holiday dreams</title><description>WTM News: Over 60s refuse to let recession ruin holiday plans</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51622/the-big-divide-in-holiday-dreams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Key UK airports stemming passenger decline</title><description>BAA passenger figures for October</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51621/key-uk-airports-stemming-passenger-decline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Google Wave &#xE2;&#x80;' the next big thing in social networking</title><description>WTM News: Long haul travel report highlights challenges for 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51620/google-wave-acenta-the-next-big-thing-in-social-networking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Majority of travel companies to up online spend</title><description>WTM News: Results of global Frommer's Unlimited/TravelMole poll released</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51619/majority-of-travel-companies-to-up-online-spend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair pulls Swiss base</title><description>Routes withdrawn from Basel in row over charges</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51618/ryanair-pulls-swiss-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A380 'answer to crowded airports'</title><description>WTM News: More bigger aircraft needed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51617/a380-answer-to-crowded-airports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Longer term travel outlook 'still bright'</title><description>WTM News: But governments must be supportive, WTTC urges</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51616/longer-term-travel-outlook-still-bright/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATED: ATOL action demanded as Travel Republic is cleared of all charges</title><description>Reaction from ABTA, AAC, Thomson/First Choice, AITO, TTA, On Holiday Group, travelsupermarket.com, Which? Holiday</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51615/updated-atol-action-demanded-as-travel-republic-is-cleared-of-all-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New transatlantic flights planned</title><description>WTM News: Carrier confirms New York service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51463/new-transatlantic-flights-planned/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:01:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online travel deals network established</title><description>Travelzoo signs up UK network partners</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51462/online-travel-deals-network-established/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:01:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA faces cabin crew strike ballot</title><description>14,000 in-flight staff to vote on strike action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51461/ba-faces-cabin-crew-strike-ballot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:01:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APD hike difficult to comprehend</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Travel 2 managing director Andy Freeth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51460/apd-hike-difficult-to-comprehend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weak pound 'serious threat' to foreign holidays</title><description>WTM News: Traditional resorts to be abandoned?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51459/weak-pound-serious-threat-to-foreign-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Those who hesitate will be lost'</title><description>WTM News: lastminute.com boss warns of tough 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51458/those-who-hesitate-will-be-lost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Consumers to embrace thrift for the long term'</title><description>WTM News: Full recovery not expected for three years</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51457/consumers-to-embrace-thrift-for-the-long-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aviation workshops planned for WTM Tuesday</title><description>WTM News: Sessions to be run by The Route Development Group</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51456/aviation-workshops-planned-for-wtm-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>S Africa plays up World Cup hopes</title><description>WTM News: More than 40,000 extra police to be deployed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51455/s-africa-plays-up-world-cup-hopes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Goodman prepares for start-up operator</title><description>WTM News: Totally Worldwide set for December launch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51454/goodman-prepares-for-start-up-operator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Extras founder stepping down</title><description>Senior management shake-up at add-ons company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51453/holiday-extras-founder-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alternatives defy recession</title><description>Only a few places left for pre-Christmas charity shindig</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51452/alternatives-defy-recession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wilson promoted at Travelport</title><description>Still runs company's GDS business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51451/wilson-promoted-at-travelport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WTTC heads to China</title><description>WTM News: Tourism organistion confirms Beijing as 2010 summit venue</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51450/wttc-heads-to-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Social media key to promoting Britain</title><description>WTM News: Chief executive outlines online plans</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51449/social-media-key-to-promoting-britain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 9 November 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean warms up London</title><description>Pre-WTM food, drink and music event a hit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51292/caribbean-warms-up-london/</link><pubDate>Sun, 8 November 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TOURISM FOR TOMORROW AWARDS &#xE2;&#x80;' APPLICATION CLOSES 2 DECEMBER</title><description>WTTC announces international judging panel - application still open until 2 December 2009</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51155/tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-acenta-application-closes-2-december/</link><pubDate>Sat, 7 November 2009 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Responsible Tourism 'Most Ambitious Programme' at WTM</title><description>WTM will deliver its most ambitious programme ever of sustainable tourism related events at ExCeL London this week.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51154/responsible-tourism-most-ambitious-programme-at-wtm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 7 November 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Question marks raised over tourism benefits of Olympics</title><description>London could lose 2.5m visitors worth &#xA3;1.5bn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51017/question-marks-raised-over-tourism-benefits-of-olympics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates profit surges a whopping 165 percent</title><description>The GFC has really tested our mettle, says chairman</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51016/emirates-profit-surges-a-whopping-165-percent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Up, up and away &#xE2;&#x80;' Australians in record exodus</title><description>Six million Aussies take advantage of low fares, strong dollar</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51015/up-up-and-away-acenta-australians-in-record-exodus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top UK travel agencies named</title><description>Winners of British Travel Awards announced</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51014/top-uk-travel-agencies-named/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA faces further 'essential' cost cuts</title><description>Revenue likely to be &#xA3;1bn down this year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51013/ba-faces-further-essential-cost-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas coming early</title><description>Celebrate with AWTE and TravelMole</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51012/christmas-coming-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Derbyshire takes TC UK &amp; Ireland CEO role</title><description>Top level changes see Pete Constanti take group-wide role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51011/derbyshire-takes-tc-uk-amp-ireland-ceo-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Global tourism slump bottoming out?</title><description>UNWTO forecasts 'moderate recovery' in 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/51010/global-tourism-slump-bottoming-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 6 November 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hate new airline fees? Get ready for more</title><description>Airline executives plotting what to charge next</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50865/hate-new-airline-fees-get-ready-for-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:01:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Pacific aircraft orders to soar</title><description>Air travel demand in the region to set the pace for rest of the world, says Airbus</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50864/south-pacific-aircraft-orders-to-soar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:01:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>LAN offers Europe via South America</title><description>New fares include route to Madrid via Tahiti and Santiago</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50863/lan-offers-europe-via-south-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:01:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More Emirates from Sydney</title><description>Breakfast in Australia, lunch in Dubai and dinner in Europe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50862/more-emirates-from-sydney/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:01:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sydney, Singapore hotels to perform better than most</title><description>Egencia survey sees Asia Pacific business travel costs relatively flat</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50861/sydney-singapore-hotels-to-perform-better-than-most/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiji next for V Australia</title><description>Special launch fares in three classes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50860/fiji-next-for-v-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you want extras with that fare?</title><description>TravelMole Blog: AirAsia cashes in on convenience</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50859/do-you-want-extras-with-that-fare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry leaders go crystal ball gazing</title><description>in advance of 30th annual World Travel Market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50858/industry-leaders-go-crystal-ball-gazing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism's 'mission critical' message needs highlighting to politicians</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by VisitBritain strategy and communications director Patricia Yates</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50857/tourisms-mission-critical-message-needs-highlighting-to-politicians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Flying for business slumps by 15%</title><description>But corporate rail travel on the rise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50856/flying-for-business-slumps-by-15/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Warning over winter airline failures</title><description>Knock-on effect to rest of industry feared</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50855/warning-over-winter-airline-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Questionmarks raised over tourism benefits of Olympics</title><description>London could lose 2.5m visitors worth &#xA3;1.5bn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50854/questionmarks-raised-over-tourism-benefits-of-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Absurd' APD bandings would go under Tories</title><description>Pledge made as TUI chief addresses MPs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50853/absurd-apd-bandings-would-go-under-tories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI chief demands urgent reform of travel regulations</title><description>Action needed on APD, ATOL reform and package travel directive</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50852/tui-chief-demands-urgent-reform-of-travel-regulations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Costa Rica added by Thomson/First Choice</title><description>Latin American country to be featured in winter 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50851/costa-rica-added-by-thomsonfirst-choice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London hoteliers confident beyond 2012 Olympics</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Guoman chief operating officer Sanjay Nijhawan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50850/london-hoteliers-confident-beyond-2012-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 5 November 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin starting Puerto Rico flights</title><description>Saturday flights to connect with Caribbean cruises</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50713/virgin-starting-puerto-rico-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 November 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Counsellors opens up conference to other agents</title><description>Home working organisation looks to attract potential new recruits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50712/travel-counsellors-opens-up-conference-to-other-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 November 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel policies still need tightening</title><description>despite fragile path to economic recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50711/business-travel-policies-still-need-tightening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 November 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel industry tweet-rate rising</title><description>Buying decisions now being made as a result of Twitter conversations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50710/travel-industry-tweet-rate-rising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 November 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jobs go in shake-up at Bmibaby</title><description>Budget carrier cuts back amid recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50709/jobs-go-in-shake-up-at-bmibaby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 4 November 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New board chairman for travel management company</title><description>Ex-Rentokil chief joins ATP International holding company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50571/new-board-chairman-for-travel-management-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Austrian tourism chief for UK</title><description>Oskar Hinteregger moves to new post after 11 years</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50570/new-austrian-tourism-chief-for-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London in top ten 'best value' destinations</title><description>New Lonely Planet guide claims capital has become more affordable to foreign visitors</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50569/london-in-top-ten-best-value-destinations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airport self-service check-in now a 'global trend'</title><description>Survey identifies further moves towards paperless travel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50568/airport-self-service-check-in-now-a-global-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New air services to open up Vietnam, Cambodia</title><description>Phu Quoc, CanTho and Sihanoukville targeted for connections</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50567/new-air-services-to-open-up-vietnam-cambodia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air NZ opts for A320s</title><description>Discount price is right for us, says airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50566/air-nz-opts-for-a320s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UK passenger tax is simply greenwash, says tourism body</title><description>ATEC says APD makes a mockery of free trade rhetoric</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50565/uk-passenger-tax-is-simply-greenwash-says-tourism-body/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PATA wary of latest visitor arrival figures</title><description>Comparisons with 2008 may be misleading, says Koldowski</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50564/pata-wary-of-latest-visitor-arrival-figures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your future airport visit increasingly self-service</title><description>New study shows trends in do-it-yourself airport check-in</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50563/your-future-airport-visit-increasingly-self-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>O'Leary may top this poll</title><description>Most outrageous airline head wants to cut bathrooms and reduce other "perks"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50562/oleary-may-top-this-poll/</link><pubDate>Tue, 3 November 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bizarre new rates of 'ill-conceived' APD</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Air Berlin UK and Ireland country manager Titus Johnson</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50417/bizarre-new-rates-of-ill-conceived-apd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rising APD will cut number of foreign holidays - poll</title><description>And 13% say they will abandon overseas breaks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50416/rising-apd-will-cut-number-of-foreign-holidays-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA faces legal challenge over cabin crew cuts</title><description>Mass meeting of in-flight crew planned for today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50415/ba-faces-legal-challenge-over-cabin-crew-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair delivers 80% half year profit rise</title><description>But O'Leary warns of 20% drop in fares over next two quarters</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50414/ryanair-delivers-80-half-year-profit-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean APD concession expected</title><description>ETOA predicts change while Government admits APD is 'primarily fiscal'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50413/caribbean-apd-concession-expected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Melbourne next for Tune Hotels</title><description>Major expansion planned for London, Singapore</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50412/melbourne-next-for-tune-hotels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bali airport scams back in the news</title><description>Paper alleges fictitious tax demands are latest headache for tourists</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50411/bali-airport-scams-back-in-the-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi creates Continental code share</title><description>Deal comes as US carrier joins Star Alliance</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50410/bmi-creates-continental-code-share/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WTM SPECIAL OFFER &#xE2;&#x80;' 50% OFF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM REPORT</title><description>Whatever aspect of the business you're in - the Sustainable Tourism Report will deliver you information that will help you make money, save money and make your business much, much more sustainable.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50409/wtm-special-offer-acenta-50-off-sustainable-tourism-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 2 November 2009 22:00:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NEW TOURISM REPORT IS OUT &#xE2;&#x80;' DON'T MISS OUT ON GOLD STANDARD OPPORTUNITIES</title><description>This month's Sustainable Tourism Report outlines up-to-the-minute commercial and business opportunities for tour operators, travel agents, airlines, rail and shipping companies, hotels and destinations.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50137/new-tourism-report-is-out-acenta-dont-miss-out-on-gold-standard-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 October 2009 22:01:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sabre checks in with Homeland Security</title><description>Agents cleared for Secure Flight</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50010/sabre-checks-in-with-homeland-security/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aviation takes off, inbound tourism still in the queue</title><description>Cheap flights, strong dollar drive exodus</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50009/aviation-takes-off-inbound-tourism-still-in-the-queue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin signs $720m aero engine deal</title><description>Rolls Royce engines to power new A330s</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50008/virgin-signs-720m-aero-engine-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APD: the tax slug that canes long haul travellers</title><description>Premium economy travellers hardest hit by latest increases</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50007/apd-the-tax-slug-that-canes-long-haul-travellers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TTG editor poached by rival</title><description>Further changes at weekly trade titles expected</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50006/ttg-editor-poached-by-rival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APD hike to 'hit families hardest'</title><description>ABTA warns of damage caused by rise in aviation 'poll tax'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50005/apd-hike-to-hit-families-hardest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cameron urged to axe further APD rises</title><description>Call comes from Virgin Atlantic boss</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50004/cameron-urged-to-axe-further-apd-rises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APD hike to 'hit families'</title><description>ABTA warns of damage caused by rise in aviation 'poll tax'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50003/apd-hike-to-hit-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New dynamic package ski site set up</title><description>'Only ski site to provide ATOL financial protection on ski holidays built using low cost flights'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50002/new-dynamic-package-ski-site-set-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>French A380 to serve New York</title><description>Air France first to run Europe-US flights with superjumbo</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/50001/french-a380-to-serve-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2009 22:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair launches Edinburgh-Bordeaux service</title><description>With hopes for more UK airports on the horizon</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49863/ryanair-launches-edinburgh-bordeaux-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Berlin codeshares with Bangkok Airways</title><description>New deal opens up Thai tourist spots</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49862/air-berlin-codeshares-with-bangkok-airways/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CAPA awards for AirAsia, Melbourne Airport</title><description>Cathay picks up environmental gong</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49861/capa-awards-for-airasia-melbourne-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vietnam tourism continues to drift</title><description>Promotion campaigns fail to inspire international visitors</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49860/vietnam-tourism-continues-to-drift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas on the move at Heathrow</title><description>Dedicated areas in oneworld terminal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49859/qantas-on-the-move-at-heathrow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lufthansa posts serious slump in operating profits</title><description>Airline reports 728 million euros fall</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49858/lufthansa-posts-serious-slump-in-operating-profits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Korean ups Kosmo count</title><description>More routes to get swanky suites</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49857/korean-ups-kosmo-count/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More US airline news: bad omens for resizing and reshaping</title><description>Money-losing airlines continue to cut routes and jobs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49856/more-us-airline-news-bad-omens-for-resizing-and-reshaping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Southwest lowest rates expire today</title><description>Hurry if you want to get in on airlines really low rates</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49855/southwest-lowest-rates-expire-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Minister slams dirty airport terminal</title><description>Management under fire over "messy" facilities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49733/minister-slams-dirty-airport-terminal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair introduces Agadir</title><description>Carrier releases one million free seats</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49732/ryanair-introduces-agadir/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA cabin crew face losing &#xA3;5000 a year in allowances</title><description>Management to clamp down on pay packet booster</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49731/ba-cabin-crew-face-losing-apound5000-a-year-in-allowances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA ground staff talks resume</title><description>Willie Walsh battles more staff over cost-cutting</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49730/ba-ground-staff-talks-resume/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Germanwings boss: Ryanair won't last</title><description>Anyone who can't get corporate market won't survive, claims Thomas Winkelmann</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49729/germanwings-boss-ryanair-wont-last/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2009 22:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APD hikes create discontent amongst public and airlines</title><description>A Special Report from our UK Bureau: Passenger tax set to rise by 112%</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49728/apd-hikes-create-discontent-amongst-public-and-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 October 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiger Airways tells stranded passengers: Come back in three days</title><description>No-one available to replace sick cabin crew member</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49601/tiger-airways-tells-stranded-passengers-come-back-in-three-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boeing predicts recovery will be long and slow</title><description>Oceania region to grow faster that world average</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49600/boeing-predicts-recovery-will-be-long-and-slow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AirNZ, SAA in code share deal</title><description>One stop service between New Zealand and South Africa</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49599/airnz-saa-in-code-share-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Glasgow Prestwick extends winter sun offering</title><description>Ryanair opens up new routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49598/glasgow-prestwick-extends-winter-sun-offering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA strikes loom but Walsh cost slashing will continue</title><description>Flag carrier under pressure as staff discontent grows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49597/ba-strikes-loom-but-walsh-cost-slashing-will-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lingering mystery why pilots flew 150 miles past destination</title><description>Investgators wonder why pilots "forgot" to land plane</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49596/lingering-mystery-why-pilots-flew-150-miles-past-destination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lingering mystery why pilots flew 150 miles past destination</title><description>Investgators wonder why pilots "forgot" to land plane</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49595/lingering-mystery-why-pilots-flew-150-miles-past-destination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Would you fly with the flu?</title><description>Flu-stricken? That would not deter most airline passengers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49594/would-you-fly-with-the-flu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Would you fly with the flu?</title><description>Flu-stricken? That would not deter most airline passengers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49593/would-you-fly-with-the-flu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'One-stop-shop' airline consultancy established</title><description>Wealth of experience offered by directors</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49463/one-stop-shop-airline-consultancy-established/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BA claims number one slot to the Caribbean</title><description>2,000 extra seats a week to be added from Gatwick by next summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49462/ba-claims-number-one-slot-to-the-caribbean/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet adds 22 winter routes</title><description>Budget carrier focus on winter sun spots</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49461/easyjet-adds-22-winter-routes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Endacott backs new low cost ski operation</title><description>Company to focus on low price holidays to Andorra</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49460/endacott-backs-new-low-cost-ski-operation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines getting over the worst of recession?</title><description>But no collective net profit until 2011</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49459/airlines-getting-over-the-worst-of-recession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wotif.com: 6.3m room nights and counting</title><description>Deals still rule for consumers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49458/wotifcom-63m-room-nights-and-counting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recovery is still fragile, says AAPA</title><description>Monthly international passengers numbers for September stem the downward trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49457/recovery-is-still-fragile-says-aapa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wotif.com: 6.3 million room nights and counting</title><description>Deals still rule for consumers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49456/wotifcom-63-million-room-nights-and-counting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism minister's performance under scrutiny</title><description>New pledge to cut visa queues at Bali international airport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49455/tourism-ministers-performance-under-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Countdown to Alternative Awards</title><description>'Y Factor' contest to be part of fund raising dinner</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49454/countdown-to-alternative-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2009 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Golf operator folds</title><description>Longshot Golf Holidays parent ceases trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49216/golf-operator-folds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 October 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>THE WRAP: MICE is nicer at ITB Asia 2010</title><description>Japan seeks meetings business; Lufthansa celebrates 50 years of flying to Asia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49094/the-wrap-mice-is-nicer-at-itb-asia-2010/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Convention raises &#xA3;8k for charities</title><description>Funds raised for Family Holiday Association and ABTA Benevolent Fund</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49093/convention-raises-apound8k-for-charities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Swiss link for City Airport</title><description>Connections provided to Florence and Venice</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49092/new-swiss-link-for-city-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New trustees appointed to sustainable tourism charity</title><description>Leading figures to become Travel Foundation trustees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49091/new-trustees-appointed-to-sustainable-tourism-charity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Oneworld carriers to complete Heathrow terminals switch</title><description>Aim to improve transfer arrangements at London hub</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49090/oneworld-carriers-to-complete-heathrow-terminals-switch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Rio de Janeiro Olympic city 2016: challenges and opportunities</title><description>Euromonitor International's Angelo Rossini and Lisandra Minussi review next steps now Rio de Janeiro has been crowned host of the 2016 Olympic Games</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/49089/rio-de-janeiro-olympic-city-2016-challenges-and-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>All-female flight crew makes history</title><description>Captain's praise for support of airline and colleagues</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48942/all-female-flight-crew-makes-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Viva Macau heads for Melbourne</title><description>Special fares to mark December launch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48941/viva-macau-heads-for-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cambodia stalls on airline approvals</title><description>Bangkok Airways faces domestic flying ban in Cambodia unless authorities relent</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48940/cambodia-stalls-on-airline-approvals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Innovators set to wow at World Travel Market</title><description>24 innovators set to present their business ideas</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48939/innovators-set-to-wow-at-world-travel-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Egypt knocks Majorca off top half-term holiday slot</title><description>But industry urged to do more to help families travelling further in search of bargain destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48938/egypt-knocks-majorca-off-top-half-term-holiday-slot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi in England rugby viral push</title><description>Carrier exploits partnership with England Rugby</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48937/bmi-in-england-rugby-viral-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Most profitable US airline does more than carry passengers</title><description>Profitable airline goes where others don't</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48936/most-profitable-us-airline-does-more-than-carry-passengers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Inept TSA leads to growing privatization of airport security</title><description>Trend is to replace oft-critcized TSA with private airport security</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48935/inept-tsa-leads-to-growing-privatization-of-airport-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sunvil clarifies Josephides' airline role</title><description>Part-time non-executive chairmanship role planned at start-up carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48934/sunvil-clarifies-josephides-airline-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TMS launches Australian industry salary survey</title><description>More than 8000 industry staff invited to participate</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48790/tms-launches-australian-industry-salary-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More fly out, fewer fly in to Hong Kong</title><description>Airport sees pace of decline easing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48789/more-fly-out-fewer-fly-in-to-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Blue hits back over safety accusations</title><description>Airline talks to lawyers over official's "sensational and mischievous" comments</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48788/virgin-blue-hits-back-over-safety-accusations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai airport arrivals take off</title><description>Annual target of 40 million in sight</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48787/dubai-airport-arrivals-take-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Delta to resume Manchester-New York</title><description>Daily service to re-start after winter break</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48786/delta-to-resume-manchester-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BAA sells Gatwick</title><description>London City Airport owner pays &#xA3;1.51bn for UK's second busiest airport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48785/baa-sells-gatwick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet raises 'monopoly' concerns despite Gatwick sale</title><description>Airport's largest airline calls for 'proper' regulation of Gatwick</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48784/easyjet-raises-monopoly-concerns-despite-gatwick-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA 'broadly welcomes' Gatwick sale</title><description>Gatwick sale reaction: Hope for improvements at key charter airport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48783/abta-broadly-welcomes-gatwick-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gatwick sale &#xE2;&#x80;' 'first step in BAA break-up'</title><description>Gatwick sale reaction: Ryanair calls for further action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48782/gatwick-sale-acenta-first-step-in-baa-break-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gatwick sale 'opens up competition' - Cheapflights</title><description>Gatwick sale reaction: Fresh hope for investment</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48781/gatwick-sale-opens-up-competition-cheapflights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Gatwick owners urged not to chase 'trophy' airlines</title><description>Gatwick sale reaction: Opportunity to strengthen position as short-haul hub - Flybe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48780/new-gatwick-owners-urged-not-to-chase-trophy-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents celebrate Holiday Extras win</title><description>Competition winners pictured</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48779/agents-celebrate-holiday-extras-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Europe experts heartened by show success</title><description>Consumer attitudes changing for the better</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48629/europe-experts-heartened-by-show-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA cabin crew talks stall</title><description>Meeting with union reportedly fails to break deadlock</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48628/ba-cabin-crew-talks-stall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ancillary revenues 'priority' for airlines</title><description>But more customer focus needed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48627/ancillary-revenues-priority-for-airlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Axe the tax' call by Ryanair</title><description>Budget giant makes call in advance of APD rise to &#xA3;11</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48626/axe-the-tax-call-by-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines owe their survival to new fees</title><description>No end to new airline fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48625/airlines-owe-their-survival-to-new-fees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>No strong European travel rebound &#xE2;&#x80;' report</title><description>Latest European Travel Commission projections</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48624/no-strong-european-travel-rebound-acenta-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 October 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Garuda back to Europe via Dubai</title><description>Cleared by EU, next stop Amsterdam</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48484/garuda-back-to-europe-via-dubai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA's sky baby celebrates her First Class arrival</title><description>Onboard birth marked by Sydney in style flight 18 years later</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48483/bas-sky-baby-celebrates-her-first-class-arrival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad holds off on profit forecast</title><description>Business travel downturn blamed for delay</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48482/etihad-holds-off-on-profit-forecast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad holds off on profit forecast</title><description>Business travel downturn blamed for delay</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48481/etihad-holds-off-on-profit-forecast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbert leaves Travel Buddy</title><description>Announcement of new role 'imminent'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48480/herbert-leaves-travel-buddy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer schedule released by Loganair</title><description>Scottish carrier put 300,000 seats on sale</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48479/summer-schedule-released-by-loganair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Garuda set for UK return</title><description>Indonesian carrier looking to London for 2011</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48478/garuda-set-for-uk-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Heathrow third runway &#xE2;&#x80;' in Birmingham?</title><description>Bid to link high speed rail to become London's 'third runway'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48477/heathrow-third-runway-acenta-in-birmingham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA faces crunch cabin crew meeting</title><description>Carrier faces threat of 'inevitable' strike action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48476/ba-faces-crunch-cabin-crew-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Concern Launches Appeal for 100 White Knights</title><description>Campaigning charity Tourism Concern has launched a '100 Appeal' to help it to fight for financial survival.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48475/tourism-concern-launches-appeal-for-100-white-knights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 October 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Package holidays added by ebookers</title><description>TravelTainment provides 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hospitality</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48203/new-categories-added-to-shine-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 October 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Drew Foster passes away</title><description>ITC chairman loses cancer battle</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48202/drew-foster-passes-away/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 October 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air New Zealand slashes fares</title><description>Fare structure simplified, regional travellers benefit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48079/air-new-zealand-slashes-fares/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi in Greek airline codeshare</title><description>Deal coincides with Aegean Airlines' Heathrow debut</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48078/bmi-in-greek-airline-codeshare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA urged to ensure new passenger protection is comprehensive</title><description>Travel insurer urges cover for the consequences of holiday failure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48077/abta-urged-to-ensure-new-passenger-protection-is-comprehensive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UNWTO Roundup: APD Slated - Tourism Recovery Roadmap Unanimously Endorsed</title><description>Agreement to get travel and tourism included in economic stimulus packages and move to Green Economy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/48076/unwto-roundup-apd-slated-tourism-recovery-roadmap-unanimously-endorsed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline claims natural gas flight 'first'</title><description>Qatar Airways aircraft flies from Gatwick to Doha powered by a fuel made from natural gas</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47933/airline-claims-natural-gas-flight-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:02:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Clarification on Heathrow expansion demanded</title><description>Agency boss seeks response on questionmark over third runway</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47932/clarification-on-heathrow-expansion-demanded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:02:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Panorama fails to 'expose' Ryanair</title><description>Little new information emerges about budget giant</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47931/panorama-fails-to-expose-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:02:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline travel only getting worse</title><description>Crowded skies getting even more 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board</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47927/ana-asks-passengers-to-relieve-themselves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:02:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel 2 recruits 19 staff</title><description>Bookings rise following brochure launch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47926/travel-2-recruits-19-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester airport defends 'naked' scanner</title><description>Images not pornographic and cannot be saved</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47925/manchester-airport-defends-naked-scanner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel website transaction problems highlighted</title><description>Research identifies failings in travel online payment experience</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47924/travel-website-transaction-problems-highlighted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Excelsis staff walk out</title><description>Employees claim they have never been paid</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47923/excelsis-staff-walk-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TTA reassures members after Atol revelation</title><description>Previous agreement with the CAA was unlawful</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47922/tta-reassures-members-after-atol-revelation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Concern in Danger of Closing</title><description>The only global tourism campaigning organisation in financial crisis &#xE2;&#x80;' may close before Christmas through lack of funds</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47921/tourism-concern-in-danger-of-closing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates embarks on latest See Australia campaign</title><description>UK visitors targeted in major promotion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47920/emirates-embarks-on-latest-see-australia-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Scottish start-up carrier aims for funding</title><description>Q&amp;A with founder of Nimbus Airlines</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47919/scottish-start-up-carrier-aims-for-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer travel abroad drops</title><description>But visits to UK rose in June-August period</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47918/summer-travel-abroad-drops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TTA: We'll continue to offer cheaper protection</title><description>Agreement with CAA will benefit agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47917/tta-well-continue-to-offer-cheaper-protection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Concern in danger of closing</title><description>The only global tourism campaigning organisation in financial crisis &#xE2;&#x80;' may close before Christmas through lack of funds</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47916/tourism-concern-in-danger-of-closing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Easyjet switches service to Belfast City</title><description>Luton flights to move from Belfast 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airports</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47912/us-government-not-following-own-airport-spending-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sideway airline seating: child's play</title><description>School desks are inspiration for sideways airline seating</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47911/sideway-airline-seating-childs-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry talks over 'irresponsible behaviour' by Brits abroad</title><description>ABTA/FTO meet government minister</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47910/industry-talks-over-irresponsible-behaviour-by-brits-abroad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Low cost carriers in website tie-up</title><description>Partnership between Bmibaby and 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October 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel writers mull Fiji annual meeting decision</title><description>Members &#xE2;&#x80;' and the committee &#xE2;&#x80;' to hold sway</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47773/travel-writers-mull-fiji-annual-meeting-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pullman, ibis on track for growth</title><description>Accor maintains targets, flags growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47772/pullman-ibis-on-track-for-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Concern in Danger of Closing</title><description>The only global tourism campaigning organisation in financial crisis &#xE2;&#x80;' may close before Christmas through lack of funds</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47771/tourism-concern-in-danger-of-closing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cathay sees premium traffic upturn</title><description>Volumes and yields still well below previous years</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47633/cathay-sees-premium-traffic-upturn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TMS Academy offers new courses</title><description>Corporate travel, events management programmes for November</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47632/tms-academy-offers-new-courses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:20 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>THAI cuts commission payments</title><description>Five percent is all you get after January 1</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47631/thai-cuts-commission-payments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Brisbane Marketing's new itineraries for travel trade</title><description>Range of themes delivers fresh experiences</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47630/brisbane-marketings-new-itineraries-for-travel-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch Travel Convention highlights</title><description>TravelMole.TV coverage online now</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47629/watch-travel-convention-highlights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreign food import advice plea to travel industry</title><description>Support of agents and holiday reps sought</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47628/foreign-food-import-advice-plea-to-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline claims natural gas flight 'first'</title><description>Qatar Airways aircraft flies from Gatwick to Doha powered by a fuel made from natural gas</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47627/airline-claims-natural-gas-flight-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Flight to value' benefits budget hotel chain</title><description>Dynamic pricing planned for Premier Inn chain</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47626/flight-to-value-benefits-budget-hotel-chain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Clarification on Heathrow expansion demanded</title><description>Agency boss seeks response on questionmark over third runway</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47625/clarification-on-heathrow-expansion-demanded/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Panorama fails to 'expose' Ryanair</title><description>Little new information emerges about budget 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to get the best deal on top end hotels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47621/luxury-hotel-room-costs-on-the-slide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel website transaction problems highlighted</title><description>Research identifies failings in travel online payment experience</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47620/travel-website-transaction-problems-highlighted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline travel only getting worse</title><description>Crowded skies getting even more congested</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47619/airline-travel-only-getting-worse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel reviews? 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sales</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47615/deep-discounts-and-luxury-sailing-equal-record-bookings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New tourist literacy program could be start of national movement</title><description>New tourist literacy program could have international implications</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47614/new-tourist-literacy-program-could-be-start-of-national-movement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel chain offering meeting savings</title><description>One-stop booking saves meeting costs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47613/hotel-chain-offering-meeting-savings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline asking passengers to lighten their load before boarding</title><description>Airline urging passengers to make one last bathroom visit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47612/airline-asking-passengers-to-lighten-their-load-before-boarding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 October 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New e-commerce and retail head for VisitBritain</title><description>To be responsible for 18 online direct shops and other retail activities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47479/new-e-commerce-and-retail-head-for-visitbritain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Short breaks website goes live</title><description>Leading UK travel writers behind new venture</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47478/short-breaks-website-goes-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel companies needlessly tweeting time and money away</title><description>TravelMole blog contribution by Andy Jarosz (501 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clients</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47474/carlson-wagonlit-adds-weight-to-anti-apd-lobby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair in row over Panorama programme</title><description>CEO claims BBC plans a 'hatchet job'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47473/ryanair-in-row-over-panorama-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelMole Blog: A more serious attitude?</title><description>TravelMole's Graham McKenzie reflects on last week's Travel Convention in Barcelona</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47472/travelmole-blog-a-more-serious-attitude/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Indochina's green commitment</title><description>Three projects to benefit from Cleaner Climate</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47471/travel-indochinas-green-commitment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Amadeus offers up a tasty new menu</title><description>Agents get chance to pick-and-choose fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47470/amadeus-offers-up-a-tasty-new-menu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Missing undies baffle authorities</title><description>Claims PNG baggage handlers are stealing women's knickers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47469/missing-undies-baffle-authorities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Landing soon: Bali airport upgrade</title><description>Major changes on the way after US$15 million renovation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47468/landing-soon-bali-airport-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates boss: Why go back to the B747?</title><description>Carrier pushes Boeing for new version of 777</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47467/emirates-boss-why-go-back-to-the-b747/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirNZ goes ahead with Mt Erebus memorial flight</title><description>Family members to represent all those who perished in Antarctica</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47466/airnz-goes-ahead-with-mt-erebus-memorial-flight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Berlin celebrates the fall of the wall</title><description>Dominos topple to mark 20 years since the barrier came tumbling down</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47465/berlin-celebrates-the-fall-of-the-wall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The Network boss to speak at AWTE lunch</title><description>Event on Wednesday in London</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47464/the-network-boss-to-speak-at-awte-lunch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Key to unlocking comprehensive passenger protection must be found</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Advantage Travel Centres chairman and former SPAA president Willie Stewart</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47463/key-to-unlocking-comprehensive-passenger-protection-must-be-found/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 October 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>A new accorhotels.com website</title><description>Sightseeing tours and shows available for booking</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47097/a-new-accorhotelscom-website/</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 October 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eaton to establish new hotel brand concept</title><description>Langham Hotels affiliate to reveal details next week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47096/eaton-to-establish-new-hotel-brand-concept/</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 October 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB Asia Online Trade Visitor Offer Closes October 14</title><description>Book your three-day ITB Asia show floor pass online now for only US$85.60</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47095/itb-asia-online-trade-visitor-offer-closes-october-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 October 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BAA passenger numbers continue to fall</title><description>Heathrow numbers fairly stable</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47094/baa-passenger-numbers-continue-to-fall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 October 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'New captains' faced an impossible task</title><description>Travel Convention comment by Jeremy Skidmore: Panel session was optimistic</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47093/new-captains-faced-an-impossible-task/</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 October 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Aquis Hotels set for expansion</title><description>Greek hotel chain poised to almost double in size</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47092/aquis-hotels-set-for-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 October 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch ABTA football tournament</title><description>Go to TravelMole.TV for highlights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/47091/watch-abta-football-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 9 October 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hoseasons reports 61 per cent booking increase</title><description>Travel Convention news: UK operator says people booking late and spending less</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46956/hoseasons-reports-61-per-cent-booking-increase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK travel industry pledges sustainable future</title><description>Travel Convention news: Tourism 2023 initiative unveiled</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46955/uk-travel-industry-pledges-sustainable-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI among top green performers</title><description>Travel Convention news: Thomas Cook also commended</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46954/tui-among-top-green-performers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA's promise - is it all hype?</title><description>Travel Convention guest comment by Travel Counsellors chairman David Speakman</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46953/abtas-promise-is-it-all-hype/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelMole Guest Comment: The value of loyalty for travel brands</title><description>How adding value to loyalty programmes can differentiate travel brands</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46952/travelmole-guest-comment-the-value-of-loyalty-for-travel-brands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>British Airways sells packages online</title><description>Travel Convention news: ABTA wants agents to be treated fairly</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46951/british-airways-sells-packages-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Prock-Schauer named as bmi chief</title><description>Jet Airways boss takes over from Nigel Turner</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46950/prock-schauer-named-as-bmi-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fred Olsen ship to be revamped</title><description>Black Watch to go into dry dock</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46949/fred-olsen-ship-to-be-revamped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Next summer's cruise sales showing 'phenomenal' growth</title><description>Travel Convention news: But cruise line boss says prices need to rise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46948/next-summers-cruise-sales-showing-phenomenal-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise giant to review on board tipping for Brits</title><description>Travel Convention news: Royal Caribbean 'evaluating options'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46947/cruise-giant-to-review-on-board-tipping-for-brits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The trend in travel: value</title><description>Rock-bottom travel rates expected to continue</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46946/the-trend-in-travel-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tunneling only way to get to luxurious Cabo resort</title><description>New Mexico luxury resort offers "personal assistants"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46945/tunneling-only-way-to-get-to-luxurious-cabo-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI boss lambasts 'staycations'</title><description>Travel Convention news: Peter Long attacks term as 'stupid'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46944/tui-boss-lambasts-staycations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AIG impacting meeting destinations</title><description>Conventions moving to US second tier cities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46943/aig-impacting-meeting-destinations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pssstttt: There's also a Riviera in Turkey</title><description>Attractions of Turkey include 5000-year-old fishing villages</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46942/pssstttt-theres-also-a-riviera-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Study tells how to sell to the family market</title><description>Just-for-kids offerings helping sell family market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46941/study-tells-how-to-sell-to-the-family-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline strike? Not likely</title><description>US airline strike not likely during current recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46940/airline-strike-not-likely/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Brendan has largest FIT Asia programs</title><description>Brendan expands Asia program</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46939/brendan-has-largest-fit-asia-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>EXCLUSIVE: Cosmos considers pay cuts</title><description>Travel Convention news: Operator planning changes in tough market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46938/exclusive-cosmos-considers-pay-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA to beef up public affairs role</title><description>Travel Convention news: 'We have big issues to deal with' - ABTA chairman</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46937/abta-to-beef-up-public-affairs-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 8 October 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Roadmap for Global Tourism Recovery Endorsed</title><description>Tourism leaders bid to boost global travel as the industry faces the worst slump in modern history</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46799/roadmap-for-global-tourism-recovery-endorsed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Club 18-30 moves into Marmaris</title><description>Youth brand to feature Turkish resort</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46798/club-18-30-moves-into-marmaris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>British Airways axes 1,700 jobs</title><description>Airline also changes working practices</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46797/british-airways-axes-1700-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Barcelona suffers tourist slump</title><description>Travel Convention news: Host city hit by recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46796/barcelona-suffers-tourist-slump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI expands ten and 11-night holidays</title><description>TUI Travel UK operators respond to changing consumer demand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46795/tui-expands-ten-and-11-night-holidays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Further UK cruise growth forecast</title><description>Travel Convention news: Record passenger numbers achieved this year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46794/further-uk-cruise-growth-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>We're not going any larger &#xE2;&#x80;' Carnival boss</title><description>Travel Convention news: Arison denies having 'ship envy'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46793/were-not-going-any-larger-acenta-carnival-boss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tesco moves into travel</title><description>Travel Convention news: Collaboration with Teletext Holidays to open travel shops</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46792/tesco-moves-into-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Piracy fears force cancellation of luxury cruises</title><description>Indian Ocean voyages pulled for winter 2010-11</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46791/piracy-fears-force-cancellation-of-luxury-cruises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Samoa tsunami to be case study at Tides 2010</title><description>New February date proposed for travel summit</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46790/samoa-tsunami-to-be-case-study-at-tides-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gap Adventures heeds trade advice</title><description>Local payments phased out</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46789/gap-adventures-heeds-trade-advice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>News from Noosa: The brand is being tweaked</title><description>New creative agency brought in to lead changes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46788/news-from-noosa-the-brand-is-being-tweaked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Samoa update: Sinalei Reef Resort</title><description>November 1 reopening planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46787/samoa-update-sinalei-reef-resort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Aer Lingus to shed 700 jobs</title><description>Irish carrier outlines latest cost cutting measures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46786/aer-lingus-to-shed-700-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>PATA: No quick fix for travel industry</title><description>We are fighting to get back to ground zero, says Koldowski</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46785/pata-no-quick-fix-for-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA in ground-breaking protection move</title><description>Travel Convention news: Flight and hotel bookings to be 'safe'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46784/abta-in-ground-breaking-protection-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Recession has huge impact on retail sales</title><description>Travel Convention news: Key players reveal impact on their business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46783/recession-has-huge-impact-on-retail-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson to start Cuba cruises</title><description>Travel Convention news: New ship Thomson Dream to sail from three Caribbean ports</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46782/thomson-to-start-cuba-cruises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Missed opportunity with Arison interview</title><description>Travel Convention comment by Jeremy Skidmore: Wasted chance to grill cruising's Mr Big.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46781/missed-opportunity-with-arison-interview/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New villas brand targets trade</title><description>Travel Convention news: Holiday Cottages Group unveils villas4you</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46780/new-villas-brand-targets-trade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 7 October 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More Aussies heading overseas</title><description>Numbers to Bali surge 40 percent</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46649/more-aussies-heading-overseas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Confidence returns to SE Queensland</title><description>Mantra, TMS report healthy signs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46648/confidence-returns-to-se-queensland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mobile technologies on travel up for debate</title><description>Executive panel to be held next week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46647/mobile-technologies-on-travel-up-for-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agency chain signs up for trackable bag tags</title><description>Deal struck with supplier CallUma</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46646/agency-chain-signs-up-for-trackable-bag-tags/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>From clicks to bricks</title><description>Ex-Moneysupermarket.com founder invests in UK luxury holiday rentals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46645/from-clicks-to-bricks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Budget carrier in major Manchester push</title><description>Airline raises capacity by 20% for summer 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46644/budget-carrier-in-major-manchester-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline 'add-ons' calculator unveiled</title><description>TripAdvisor introduces flight search capability</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46643/airline-add-ons-calculator-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Stinging attack on industry prior to Convention kick-off</title><description>Convention News: Hoseasons chief lambasts 'blind optimism' of overseas operators</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46642/stinging-attack-on-industry-prior-to-convention-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luton gains direct Eilat charters</title><description>Programme of winter flights planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46641/luton-gains-direct-eilat-charters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelport enhances Eastern Europe presence</title><description>Acquisition of partner in Poland</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46640/travelport-enhances-eastern-europe-presence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury line starts online agent training</title><description>Crystal Cruises enhances commitment to trade</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46639/luxury-line-starts-online-agent-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Incheba &#xE2;&#x80;' Holding Their Own in Central Europe</title><description>Established ITTFA member Incheba continues to achieve success with its two shows. Slovakiatour and Holiday World show strong growth, playing an important role in the tourism development of both countries.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46638/incheba-acenta-holding-their-own-in-central-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Barbados PM enlists trade backing against APD hikes</title><description>Passengers asked to join industry lobby</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46637/barbados-pm-enlists-trade-backing-against-apd-hikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Uncertainty of welcome in Chicago was culprit in lost Olympics</title><description>US's uncertain welcome mat helped lead to lost Olympics</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46636/uncertainty-of-welcome-in-chicago-was-culprit-in-lost-olympics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Up ahead for fliers: slowing air fares</title><description>Demand for air travel expected to remain weak</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46635/up-ahead-for-fliers-slowing-air-fares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel climate described as "brutal"</title><description>Outsource business travel, urges industry leader</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46634/business-travel-climate-described-as-quotbrutalquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Belize goes bizarre</title><description>Go to Belize to dine on raw horse conch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46633/belize-goes-bizarre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lessons of tsunami: make beaches safer</title><description>How lives could have been saved in Samoa tsunami</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46632/lessons-of-tsunami-make-beaches-safer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Study reinforces China as great untapped market</title><description>China offers dramatic backdrop for travel growth and innovation but also has challenges</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46631/study-reinforces-china-as-great-untapped-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mexico overcoming problems to remain top destination</title><description>Las Vegas and Orlando among top ten travel destinations, agents say</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46630/mexico-overcoming-problems-to-remain-top-destination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 6 October 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Operator offering chance to walk in Jesus' steps</title><description>Nine-day Holy Land tours as low as 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Gatwick</title><description>Easyjet adds new route from February</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46495/new-german-route-from-gatwick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester regains ski route</title><description>Geneva service to be re-introduced for winter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46494/manchester-regains-ski-route/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Advantage retains Investors in People status</title><description>Consortium commended for 'solid aims and objectives'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46493/advantage-retains-investors-in-people-status/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA bedbank ruling - Do we stay or do we go?</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Youtravel.com sales and marketing director Paul Riches</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46492/abta-bedbank-ruling-do-we-stay-or-do-we-go/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Global tourism in line for 2010 recovery?</title><description>UNWTO sees 'moderation' in travel decline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46491/global-tourism-in-line-for-2010-recovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia delays delivery of eight more A320s</title><description>Possible delays in KL's low cost terminal cited as a factor</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46490/airasia-delays-delivery-of-eight-more-a320s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cockpit carry-on sees pilots, crew suspended</title><description>Punches thrown at 30,000 feet</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46489/cockpit-carry-on-sees-pilots-crew-suspended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Update on the situation in Samoa</title><description>Samoa Tourism Authority lists hotels hardest hit by quake and tsunami</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46488/update-on-the-situation-in-samoa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreign Office funds new ABTA travel text service</title><description>Deatils of ABTA Travel Buddy service released</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46487/foreign-office-funds-new-abta-travel-text-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Expansion for travel search site</title><description>Skyscanner enters new territories</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46486/expansion-for-travel-search-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 5 October 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bonington Treks follows in mountaineer's footsteps</title><description>Adventure tours from legend's son</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46104/bonington-treks-follows-in-mountaineers-footsteps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Intrepid takes stake in UK specialist operator</title><description>Move follows partnership with APT's Connections</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46103/intrepid-takes-stake-in-uk-specialist-operator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Disabled passengers short-changed, says research</title><description>Cheapflights points finger at airlines and airports</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46102/disabled-passengers-short-changed-says-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA Convention to welcome nearly 1,000 delegates</title><description>A fifth of attendees will be agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46101/abta-convention-to-welcome-nearly-1000-delegates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Health and wellness key to attracting cruise passengers</title><description>People enjoy cruising from their own backyard</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46100/health-and-wellness-key-to-attracting-cruise-passengers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pandaw bonus for river cruisers</title><description>Free nights at HCMC's Sofitel Plaza</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46099/pandaw-bonus-for-river-cruisers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gap Adventures offers travel internship opportunity</title><description>Adventure travel company searching Asia Pacific region for coolest travel intern</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46098/gap-adventures-offers-travel-internship-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Amex forecasts slow 2010 recovery</title><description>Airfares up, hotel rates down is the expectation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46097/amex-forecasts-slow-2010-recovery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ETM Travel's Virtuoso performance</title><description>Melbourne luxury travel operator triumphs in Las Vegas</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46096/etm-travels-virtuoso-performance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Death toll surges in Sumatra</title><description>New quake strikes off Tonga</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46095/death-toll-surges-in-sumatra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Attraction World acquires partner</title><description>Experience World snapped up for undisclosed sum</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46094/attraction-world-acquires-partner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA clampdown on suppliers over payments</title><description>Bedbanks must pay customers if agent fails</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46093/abta-clampdown-on-suppliers-over-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Atlantic renews deal with Amadeus</title><description>Three-year full content deal for the airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46092/virgin-atlantic-renews-deal-with-amadeus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism minister to stand down</title><description>MP in expenses scandal to spend time with family</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46091/tourism-minister-to-stand-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelmole brings you all the news from the Convention</title><description>Breaking news and video reports from Barcelona</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/46090/travelmole-brings-you-all-the-news-from-the-convention/</link><pubDate>Fri, 2 October 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>South Pacific islands face after shocks</title><description>Search for survivors continues amid devastation in Samoa</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45957/south-pacific-islands-face-after-shocks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines rush medical supplies to battered islands</title><description>Hawaiian volunteers head for Pago Pago</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45956/airlines-rush-medical-supplies-to-battered-islands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Vietnam, Cambodia clean up after deadly storms</title><description>Popular tourist spots hit hard</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45955/vietnam-cambodia-clean-up-after-deadly-storms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:20 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Suicide bombers snacked before Jakarta attacks</title><description>Video nasties call for Australia to be destroyed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45954/suicide-bombers-snacked-before-jakarta-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air India pilots go back to work</title><description>Government intervention halts strike action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45953/air-india-pilots-go-back-to-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sumatra earthquake: Rescuers in race against time</title><description>Hundreds feared buried as second quake hits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45952/sumatra-earthquake-rescuers-in-race-against-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New look for Alternative Airlines</title><description>Faster booking process introduced</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45951/new-look-for-alternative-airlines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Running a ski holiday company &#xE2;&#x80;' the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth</title><description>Read the first warts and all column on running a ski company through the 2009-10 season</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45950/running-a-ski-holiday-company-acenta-the-truth-the-whole-truth-and-nothing-but-the-truth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hillgate joins global network</title><description>Second UK TMC in two months to join GlobalStar</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45949/hillgate-joins-global-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dynamic cruise selling website unveiled</title><description>Ex-Cheapestflights.co.uk boss returns to industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45948/dynamic-cruise-selling-website-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ex-dating site boss joins Skyscanner</title><description>Plans afoot to build 'explosive global brand'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45947/ex-dating-site-boss-joins-skyscanner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Obama's Olympic trip lead to healthier US tourism?</title><description>US President's cheerleading trip may have no impact on overall tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45946/will-obamas-olympic-trip-lead-to-healthier-us-tourism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Canadian travel market: "worst in history"</title><description>High airline fares and lingering recession major problems in Canadian tourist market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45945/canadian-travel-market-quotworst-in-historyquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Orbitz joins online trend to eliminate fees</title><description>Trend in online travel: cutting fees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45944/orbitz-joins-online-trend-to-eliminate-fees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Poll says smelly passengers most disliked</title><description>Traveling by air? Take a bath first</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45943/poll-says-smelly-passengers-most-disliked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tasty airline news that's easy to swallow</title><description>Surprise: airline food getting better?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45942/tasty-airline-news-thats-easy-to-swallow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New hotels under $60</title><description>New program offers hotel bargains</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45941/new-hotels-under-60/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruising becoming shop till you drop?</title><description>Taking a cruise? Shop while you're at it</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45940/cruising-becoming-shop-till-you-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Going to the dogs again</title><description>Facials and tooth brushing among dog amenities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45939/going-to-the-dogs-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Canadian travel market: "worst in history"</title><description>High airline fares and lingering recession hurting Canada</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45938/canadian-travel-market-quotworst-in-historyquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise giant joins ABTA</title><description>US line sees association as main industry lobbying body</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45937/cruise-giant-joins-abta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 1 October 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>X Factor judge opens airline check-in</title><description>Pop star chats to passengers at new T4 facilities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45811/x-factor-judge-opens-airline-check-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>X Factor judge opens airline check-in - see photo</title><description>Pop star chats to passengers at new T4 facilities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45810/x-factor-judge-opens-airline-check-in-see-photo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelmole associate editor goes on maternity leave</title><description>Bev Fearis will return next Spring</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45809/travelmole-associate-editor-goes-on-maternity-leave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The trials and tribulations of a recession start-up</title><description>Emma Russell, from About U Travel, reveals all...</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45808/the-trials-and-tribulations-of-a-recession-start-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry split over future of mobile commerce</title><description>Youtravel VIP debate highlights difference of opinion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45807/industry-split-over-future-of-mobile-commerce/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Youtravel boss shares industry predictions</title><description>Kent predicts consolidation but no major failures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45806/youtravel-boss-shares-industry-predictions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tsunamis hit South Pacific</title><description>Nearly 100 are reported dead</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45805/tsunamis-hit-south-pacific/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Strong lates market helps Thomas Cook trading</title><description>Operator does not rule out further capacity cuts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45804/strong-lates-market-helps-thomas-cook-trading/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Creative gets creative with online brochures</title><description>Social networking sites harnessed to spread words and pictures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45803/creative-gets-creative-with-online-brochures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TTF: Tourism sector has been crippled</title><description>Accommodation sector hardest hit as jobs go walkabout</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45802/ttf-tourism-sector-has-been-crippled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Carnival makes a splash in 2010</title><description>Record cruise season for passengers and port calls</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45801/carnival-makes-a-splash-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Is space and nature the new luxury?</title><description>That's what Andrew Dixon and friends did on Nikoi island, off Bintan, and now they're looking to create another island where the service and food will be honest &#xE2;&#x80;' that's the new luxury, they say.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45800/is-space-and-nature-the-new-luxury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Job of the Week: Kiwi Collection</title><description>Full time job based in Sydney</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45799/job-of-the-week-kiwi-collection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airbus welcomes synthetic fuel milestone</title><description>Approval for 50 percent synthetic jet fuel in commercial aviation.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45798/airbus-welcomes-synthetic-fuel-milestone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hitwise reveals the most popular UK travel search terms</title><description>Find out which airlines get the most searches from overseas markets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45797/hitwise-reveals-the-most-popular-uk-travel-search-terms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourist board appoints chairman</title><description>Mike Cooksley vacates role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45796/tourist-board-appoints-chairman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotels4u.com revamps website</title><description>Search function improved for agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45795/hotels4ucom-revamps-website/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New director for Thomson Airways</title><description>Industry outsider takes role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45794/new-director-for-thomson-airways/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Change of heart over Dublin sailing</title><description>Irish Ferries decides not to reduce Dublin Swift service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45793/change-of-heart-over-dublin-sailing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>LCA relocates meeting after member feedback</title><description>Meeting planned for Midlands to help agents based in the north</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45792/lca-relocates-meeting-after-member-feedback/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New regional flights for MSC Cruises</title><description>Cruise line wants to open up fly/cruise holidays to wider audience</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45791/new-regional-flights-for-msc-cruises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Secret Operator</title><description>Our new columnist asks whether John McEwan is the right man for the job</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45790/secret-operator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Amex predicts rise in air fares and hotel rates for 2010</title><description>Global Business Travel Forecast outlines business travel trends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45789/amex-predicts-rise-in-air-fares-and-hotel-rates-for-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 September 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Budget carrier to sell via GDS direct connect</title><description>Galileo signs up airline to low cost carrier option</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45666/budget-carrier-to-sell-via-gds-direct-connect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Is online travel failing customers?</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Joel Brandon Bravo, Frommers Unlimited</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45665/is-online-travel-failing-customers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Top holiday frustrations highlighted</title><description>Consumer poll shows top grievances</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45664/top-holiday-frustrations-highlighted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Holidays to open shops in department store chain</title><description>Operator teams up with major retailer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45663/virgin-holidays-to-open-shops-in-department-store-chain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA accused of 'band-aid' strategy</title><description>Budget rival takes side-swipe ahead of all-business class take off</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45662/ba-accused-of-band-aid-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>See TUI's pre-close trading update</title><description>Travel giant is 'satisfied' with its performance</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45661/see-tuis-pre-close-trading-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>THAI takes a peek at Altea</title><description>Amadeus system would link airline to Star partners</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45660/thai-takes-a-peek-at-altea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA's pick-and-pay seats</title><description>Like Ryaniar, UK carrier puts a price on choice</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45659/bas-pick-and-pay-seats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Better a flake than Ms Perfect</title><description>Being Ms Perfect is a tough act to live up to, as Yeoh Siew Hoon experiences one F1-gridlocked day in Singapore.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45658/better-a-flake-than-ms-perfect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:02:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Another mega resort for Bali</title><description>The Rich Prada to open amid concern about hotel development on the island</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45657/another-mega-resort-for-bali/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:01:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>IHG brings Indigo to Hong Kong</title><description>Brand gathers momentum in Asia Pacific</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45656/ihg-brings-indigo-to-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:01:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI to raise &#xA3;440m to pay off loan and fund acquisitions</title><description>Peter Long outlines acquisition strategy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45655/tui-to-raise-apound440m-to-pay-off-loan-and-fund-acquisitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:01:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Burma campaign targets Jetstar</title><description>Airline under fire from unions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45654/burma-campaign-targets-jetstar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:01:20 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New exec director for Tourism Society</title><description>Tourism body looks to join with others</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45653/new-exec-director-for-tourism-society/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Amadeus introduces hotel consolidator content in the UK</title><description>Transhotel is launch partner</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45652/amadeus-introduces-hotel-consolidator-content-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Search agency launches with focus on travel sector</title><description>Agency claims it will stop 'smoke and mirrors' approach to SEO</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45651/search-agency-launches-with-focus-on-travel-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Iceland Express to bring back New York flights</title><description>Low-cost option returns to UK market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45650/iceland-express-to-bring-back-new-york-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Prices plateau but performance improves for US airlines</title><description>US airline prices up but complaints are down</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45649/prices-plateau-but-performance-improves-for-us-airlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Unprecedented drop in US hotel prices</title><description>Average US room rates fall from $139 to $115</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45648/unprecedented-drop-in-us-hotel-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US, Germany top international meeting list</title><description>US tops but France and Spain moving up in meeting market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45647/us-germany-top-international-meeting-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubious distinction: World's best places for pickpockets</title><description>Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas full of life and pickpockets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45646/dubious-distinction-worlds-best-places-for-pickpockets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel chain offers a first: air tickets</title><description>Hotel chain offers the sky's the limit promotion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45645/hotel-chain-offers-a-first-air-tickets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest Barcelo offers swim-up suites</title><description>All-inclusive rates at luxury chain start at $135</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45644/latest-barcelo-offers-swim-up-suites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tiny Forks new hot destination</title><description>The power of a best-selling book: tiny town turns into hot tourist stop</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45643/tiny-forks-new-hot-destination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Biggest little city goes nuts?</title><description>Reno rejects chance to become laughing stock</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45642/biggest-little-city-goes-nuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 September 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>OAG sees upward trend for travel demand</title><description>Confidence returns along with capacity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45289/oag-sees-upward-trend-for-travel-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Indochina's $500 promise to agents</title><description>We'll pay up if we stuff up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45288/travel-indochinas-500-promise-to-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>It's official: Batik is an Indonesian cultural gem</title><description>UN recognition to be celebrated nationwide</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45287/its-official-batik-is-an-indonesian-cultural-gem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Think tank to mark World Tourism Day</title><description>UNWTO organises event to mark 30th annual tourism day</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45286/think-tank-to-mark-world-tourism-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL in plea for government bailout</title><description>Routes and workers go in desperate bid for survival</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45285/jal-in-plea-for-government-bailout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pick up in air travel demand</title><description>Latest OAG figures show continuing upward trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45284/pick-up-in-air-travel-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ITT is Benidorm-bound</title><description>June dates confirmed for 2010 conference</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45283/itt-is-benidorm-bound/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'ABTA puts one wheel back on a wheel-less car'</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Travel Counsellors chairman David Speakman</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45282/abta-puts-one-wheel-back-on-a-wheel-less-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bed bank claims late sales surge</title><description>Youtravel.com releases sales trends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45281/bed-bank-claims-late-sales-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 September 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>World Tourism Day: An alternative view</title><description>Is tourism celebrating diversity on September 27 or simply being an agent for the commodification and folklorisation of cultures?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45150/world-tourism-day-an-alternative-view/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More Scottish sun routes planned</title><description>Budget carrier expands network for summer 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45149/more-scottish-sun-routes-planned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Frommer's and TravelMole web content poll</title><description>Survey to determine trends in digital marketing and web content development</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45148/frommers-and-travelmole-web-content-poll/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel industry unites behind MassiveGood</title><description>New global initiative aimed at helping the sick and the poor through travellers' donations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45147/travel-industry-unites-behind-massivegood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Kuoni in 'fundamental' shake-up</title><description>Business unit head quits with 'difference of opinion' over strategy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45146/kuoni-in-fundamental-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hyatt shows how to damage a brand</title><description>Laid off maid staff trained their own replacements</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45145/hyatt-shows-how-to-damage-a-brand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>RIP: reward programs?</title><description>Reward programs 'gone with the wind?'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45144/rip-reward-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Not-so-small potatoes for meetings</title><description>Idaho seeking new convention business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45143/not-so-small-potatoes-for-meetings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>OK, kids, your vacation made you smarter</title><description>Study: travel makes your children smarter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45142/ok-kids-your-vacation-made-you-smarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Good travel deals extend to next year</title><description>Expect good travel deals to keep coming</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45141/good-travel-deals-extend-to-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tour operators cite Grand Canyon as tops</title><description>Grand Canyon No. 1 with tour operators but river cruises also popular</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45140/tour-operators-cite-grand-canyon-as-tops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Brendan has largest FIT Asia programs</title><description>Largest FIT operator moves on in China</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45139/brendan-has-largest-fit-asia-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Join the frugal rich</title><description>FrugalRich offers travel bargains</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45138/join-the-frugal-rich/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>YourTour showcases travel technology at The Get Funded Show</title><description>Travel itinerary technology firm to seek funding at WTM event</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45137/yourtour-showcases-travel-technology-at-the-get-funded-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HRG retains defence client</title><description>Commercial savings part of decision</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45136/hrg-retains-defence-client/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HAL revamps rewards programme</title><description>New benefits added to loyalty scheme</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45135/hal-revamps-rewards-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>High profile line-up for World Travel Market</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by WTM chairman Fiona Jeffery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45134/high-profile-line-up-for-world-travel-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Irish top hotel spenders</title><description>Results of latest Hotels.com survey</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45133/irish-top-hotel-spenders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New members join supplier group</title><description>New suppliers join TIPTO</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45132/new-members-join-supplier-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Langham Hotels signals global expansion</title><description>Group sets out global growth strategy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/45131/langham-hotels-signals-global-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Carnival Dream sets sail</title><description>Cruise line promises exciting new era</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44994/carnival-dream-sets-sail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ebookers trials Live Chat feature</title><description>Initiative getting positive customer feedback</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44993/ebookers-trials-live-chat-feature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Rebrand for luxury operator</title><description>Consolidation leads to new brochure names</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44992/rebrand-for-luxury-operator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>P&amp;O confirms ship sale</title><description>Smallest ship to leave fleet in 2011</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44991/pampo-confirms-ship-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cost control still a focus for Holidaybreak</title><description>Group gives pre-closing trading update today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44990/cost-control-still-a-focus-for-holidaybreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flight chaos as dust storms hit Australia</title><description>Sydney covered in red dust. See photo here.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44989/flight-chaos-as-dust-storms-hit-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Impasse as Jetstar stalls on Japan flights</title><description>No Christmas bonus for Cairns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44988/impasse-as-jetstar-stalls-on-japan-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel room keycard opens up Bangkok subway</title><description>Chaophya Park Hotel is launch partner of all-in-one card</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44987/hotel-room-keycard-opens-up-bangkok-subway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Roamfree settles down with new owner</title><description>We're 100 percent secure, says Tourism Holdings boss</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44986/roamfree-settles-down-with-new-owner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheek to cheek, but not on an A320 surely?</title><description>New aircraft designs may be a bit too upfront</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44985/cheek-to-cheek-but-not-on-an-a320-surely/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>10 million and more for Air Astana</title><description>Kazakhstan carrier spreads the net in Central Asia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44984/10-million-and-more-for-air-astana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air China promotes route over Mt Everest</title><description>Australia revises travel advice for Nepal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44983/air-china-promotes-route-over-mt-everest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulf Air increases bag allowance</title><description>Limit raised in all classes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44982/gulf-air-increases-bag-allowance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gatwick transit to close until next summer</title><description>Passengers warned to allow 20 minutes for replacement bus service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44981/gatwick-transit-to-close-until-next-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gatwick-Rotterdam flights go on sale</title><description>Service replaces Luton flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44980/gatwick-rotterdam-flights-go-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet hits out at Luton Council in new ad campaign</title><description>Head in the sand campaign highlights row over airport charges</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44979/easyjet-hits-out-at-luton-council-in-new-ad-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair gets strict over passenger identification</title><description>Driver's licence will no longer be accepted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44978/ryanair-gets-strict-over-passenger-identification/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Olympic slashes prices for summer 2010</title><description>New properties added to Summer Sun brochure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44977/olympic-slashes-prices-for-summer-2010/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New department heads for Venere.com</title><description>New parent brings in new faces</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44976/new-department-heads-for-venerecom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>First Choice faces legal action over boy's tragic death</title><description>Parents taking action after South America plane crash</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44975/first-choice-faces-legal-action-over-boys-tragic-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Family focus for BYOKids</title><description>Tie-up with Woolworths expected to boost demand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44838/family-focus-for-byokids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines to pledge to slash emissions</title><description>United Nations to hear details of industry-wide proposals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44837/airlines-to-pledge-to-slash-emissions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>NZ adventure tourism safety probe</title><description>Investigation launched after death of UK tourist</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44836/nz-adventure-tourism-safety-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA to outline industry emission pledge at UN climate summit</title><description>Airlines plan to halve emissions by 2050</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44835/ba-to-outline-industry-emission-pledge-at-un-climate-summit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Easyjet comes under fire from agent</title><description>Threatened East Midlands flights are still being sold online</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44834/easyjet-comes-under-fire-from-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TTA and Worldchoice unveil conference sessions</title><description>Heathrow conference takes place in November</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44833/tta-and-worldchoice-unveil-conference-sessions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel chain appoints marketing director</title><description>Cruise marketeer switches to hotels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44832/hotel-chain-appoints-marketing-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Silversea makes use of social media technology</title><description>Blogs, Facebook and Twitter all used to promote new ship</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44831/silversea-makes-use-of-social-media-technology/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gap widens between Business and Economy fares</title><description>Amex monitor shows latest trends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44830/gap-widens-between-business-and-economy-fares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Twitter-based hotel booking engine launches</title><description>Service aimed at recession hit hotels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44829/twitter-based-hotel-booking-engine-launches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Too much even for sin city?</title><description>Clubs go wild in sin city</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44828/too-much-even-for-sin-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Two-for-one and more on cruise offers</title><description>Two-for-one and other unprecedented cruise offers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44827/two-for-one-and-more-on-cruise-offers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel-hungry US Congress</title><description>Lawmakers: let them eat cake</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44826/travel-hungry-us-congress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Please: don't be seated</title><description>Your airline ride is bumpier than ever -- on the ground</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44825/please-dont-be-seated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Web buyers say two seconds and gone</title><description>Two seconds to get their attention</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44824/web-buyers-say-two-seconds-and-gone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Web sites continue to do well: study</title><description>Web travel sites continue strong growth</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44823/travel-web-sites-continue-to-do-well-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>American airlines doing better than foreign competitors</title><description>US airlines outpacing foreign carriers by cutting back on routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44822/american-airlines-doing-better-than-foreign-competitors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Truly cheap hotel rooms</title><description>A comfortable hotel room for $9?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44821/truly-cheap-hotel-rooms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 World Tourism Award to Honour Three Organisations</title><description>Recipients recognised for dedication to sustainable tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44695/2009-world-tourism-award-to-honour-three-organisations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:02:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK's Kent Downs in Top Global Ranking for Responsible Travel</title><description>The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been long listed to the top eight global 'Best Destinations' in the 2009 Virgin Responsible Travel Awards</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44694/uks-kent-downs-in-top-global-ranking-for-responsible-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel golfers win Sandals trip</title><description>Results of Northern Golf Classic</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44693/travel-golfers-win-sandals-trip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Louis Cruises targets India with start-up</title><description>Short cruises to run from Kerala this winter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44692/louis-cruises-targets-india-with-start-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI pledges support for independent agents</title><description>Advantage conference special report: 'No plans' to take all distribution in-house</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44691/tui-pledges-support-for-independent-agents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel recovery still '18 month away'</title><description>Advantage conference special report: Industry leaders forecast the future</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44690/travel-recovery-still-18-month-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel recovery still '18 months away'</title><description>Advantage conference special report: Industry leaders forecast the future</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44689/travel-recovery-still-18-months-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Venice tops cruise destination poll</title><description>YouGov poll kicks off National Cruise Week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44688/venice-tops-cruise-destination-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Shower me with love, not dirt</title><description>Yeoh Siew Hoon longs for a time when things were what they seem, including shower heads.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44687/shower-me-with-love-not-dirt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia X surges Down Under</title><description>Nearly 100 percent online penetration in Australia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44686/airasia-x-surges-down-under/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New CEO for Tourism New Zealand</title><description>Outgoing chief applauds latest success of 100% Pure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44685/new-ceo-for-tourism-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury cruise bookings spurred by offers</title><description>Advance bookings up for specialist agency</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44684/luxury-cruise-bookings-spurred-by-offers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Passengers rank top cruise preferences</title><description>Findings from passenger cruise reviews published</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44683/passengers-rank-top-cruise-preferences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline offers visas online</title><description>Another step towards seamless travel claimed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44682/airline-offers-visas-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin offers visas online</title><description>Airline also runs John Lewis promotion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44681/virgin-offers-visas-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Boom for UK escorted tours</title><description>Agent support cited as key factor in success</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44680/boom-for-uk-escorted-tours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Operator loses sales director</title><description>No explanation given for departure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44679/operator-loses-sales-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Scottish travel firm folds</title><description>ABTA and Advantage member ceases trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44678/scottish-travel-firm-folds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Debit-ridden Japan Airlines: a tie-up comes with both baggage and opportunities</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Euromonitor International's Asia research manager Parita Chitakasem</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44438/debit-ridden-japan-airlines-a-tie-up-comes-with-both-baggage-and-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise agents urged to embrace online developments</title><description>Advantage conference special report: Opportunities outlined at cruise workshop</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44437/cruise-agents-urged-to-embrace-online-developments/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 September 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lakes and mountains for Advantage in 2010</title><description>Advantage conference special report: Venue unveiled for May 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44436/lakes-and-mountains-for-advantage-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 September 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Cautious optimism' returning to trade</title><description>Advantage conference special report: Findings of member survey revealed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44435/cautious-optimism-returning-to-trade/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 September 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Royal Caribbean's Vietnam+Taiwan</title><description>Legend of the Seas in one-off Asia cruise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44323/royal-caribbeans-vietnamtaiwan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>48 hours in Taiwan and man, what change is in the air</title><description>Yeoh Siew Hoon makes a quick visit to Taipei where she attends an Amadeus event and gets an update on the travel industry on the island they call Formosa.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44322/48-hours-in-taiwan-and-man-what-change-is-in-the-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>A taste of Mangan at sea</title><description>Celebrity chef's restaurant to debut on Tasmania cruise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44321/a-taste-of-mangan-at-sea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Golden Oldies to score points for Sydney</title><description>Record numbers sign up for 2010 rugby festival</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44320/golden-oldies-to-score-points-for-sydney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>California here we come</title><description>Hawaiian's new A330s put to work</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44319/california-here-we-come/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>British Travel Awards 'Of the Year' short-list announced</title><description>Final judging to take place next month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44318/british-travel-awards-of-the-year-short-list-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas Holidays expands cruise range</title><description>More Asia and Australasia fly-cruises introduced</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44317/qantas-holidays-expands-cruise-range/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents targeted for Red Sea mega fam</title><description>Jaz Hotels collaborates with BA to run trip</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44316/agents-targeted-for-red-sea-mega-fam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CIMTIG hosts aviation debate</title><description>Airport expansion part of discussion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44315/cimtig-hosts-aviation-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel savings added to travel guides site</title><description>More expansion by Simonseeks.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44314/hotel-savings-added-to-travel-guides-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Now Malaysia wants a food fight</title><description>Tourism Minister dishes out culinary advice to neighbours</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44313/now-malaysia-wants-a-food-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise specialist agency collapses</title><description>Agency had 4,000 forward bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44312/cruise-specialist-agency-collapses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Top domestic destinations unveiled</title><description>Rises in accommodation bookings recorded by specialist</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44311/top-domestic-destinations-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New cruise role for Hancer</title><description>French luxury line takes on former Peter Deilmann sales chief</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44310/new-cruise-role-for-hancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise discounting 'biggest concern' for agents</title><description>Advantage conference special report: Cruise lines urged to help combat price cutting</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44309/cruise-discounting-biggest-concern-for-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>American Airlines Now Plans to Introduce a Single Database for all Systems</title><description>American Airlines has announced the plans to scrap its Sabre system for a next-generation version that will be built and developed by Hewlett-Packard Co.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44308/american-airlines-now-plans-to-introduce-a-single-database-for-all-systems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Failed Transactions Cause $11.5 Million Loss in Travel Industry Every Year</title><description>A recent survey has showed that 98% travel firms have lost, on average, revenue of $11.5 million a year because of failure in transactions.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44307/failed-transactions-cause-115-million-loss-in-travel-industry-every-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mobile Advertising is showing new promises in Travel Industry</title><description>With the help of mobile advertising as well as mobile booking for hotels, travelers can now book their accommodation while they are reaching their destination.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44306/mobile-advertising-is-showing-new-promises-in-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>How Can You Generate New Clients From Online Guest Reviews</title><description>Survey's show that one out of three travelers in the U.S use reviews and travel blogs to decide upon their travel plans.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44305/how-can-you-generate-new-clients-from-online-guest-reviews/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelocity joins hands with Travelguru</title><description>Travelocity Global recently announced that it has acquired India's leading online hotel distribution network, Travelguru.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44304/travelocity-joins-hands-with-travelguru/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Twitter Travel Search, the Next Big Thing In Travel Industry</title><description>With the recent re-launch of the Twitter home page, and with the emphasis on "search," the impact of the marketing strategy will reverberate throughout the Industry.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44303/twitter-travel-search-the-next-big-thing-in-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK hotels are over the worse, says PwC</title><description>But they are not out of the woods yet, warn experts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44185/uk-hotels-are-over-the-worse-says-pwc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Official figures show sharp decline in overseas travel</title><description>Office for National Statistics releases report today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44184/official-figures-show-sharp-decline-in-overseas-travel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hertz drives into Sri Lanka</title><description>Bonus FlySmiles on offer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44183/hertz-drives-into-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Peru promotes Super-Mummy to Aussie tourists</title><description>Only 145cm tall and in her twenties, she lay preserved for 1,700 years.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44182/peru-promotes-super-mummy-to-aussie-tourists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>NZ wants backpackers to Go All the Way</title><description>New online campaign challenges youth market to take an extra step</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44181/nz-wants-backpackers-to-go-all-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Marriott renews its vows with travel agents</title><description>Global Love campaign kicks off</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44180/marriott-renews-its-vows-with-travel-agents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Five more for Pullman</title><description>Asia expansion continues in India and China</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44179/five-more-for-pullman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Can travel agents be trusted?</title><description>Survey finds one in four are not so sure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44178/can-travel-agents-be-trusted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Former TAT governor denies bribery scam</title><description>Corruption busters consider next move</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44177/former-tat-governor-denies-bribery-scam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New sales manager for luxury hotel group</title><description>Relais &amp; Ch&#xE2;teaux creates new sales role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44176/new-sales-manager-for-luxury-hotel-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Americans remain vacation-minded despite recession</title><description>New poll shows Americans not skipping leisure travel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44175/americans-remain-vacation-minded-despite-recession/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Contiki promoting "nearvacations"</title><description>Travelers staying closer to home</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44174/contiki-promoting-quotnearvacationsquot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Study shows business travel generates profits</title><description>Business meetings yield profits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44173/study-shows-business-travel-generates-profits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Study shows business travel generates profits</title><description>Business meetings yield profits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44172/study-shows-business-travel-generates-profits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pity the poor Hawaiian sharks</title><description>Sharks slaughtered for fins</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44171/pity-the-poor-hawaiian-sharks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Slower growth should help prop up hotel prices</title><description>Hotel pipeline slows worldwide, says study</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44170/slower-growth-should-help-prop-up-hotel-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Slower growth should help prop up hotel prices</title><description>Hotel pipeline slows worldwide, says study</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44169/slower-growth-should-help-prop-up-hotel-prices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HRG forms new consultancy team</title><description>TMC appoints international heads</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44168/hrg-forms-new-consultancy-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>$35 a night for luxury hotel</title><description>Luxury Rosen hotels grows from 236 to 6300 rooms</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44167/35-a-night-for-luxury-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Walsh and Long lined up for WTM forum</title><description>Sign up for WTM Vision &#xE2;&#x80;' The Global Economic Forum</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44166/walsh-and-long-lined-up-for-wtm-forum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Largest river boat has four elevators</title><description>Riverboat company grows to five large ships</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44165/largest-river-boat-has-four-elevators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Shake your hand? Maybe not</title><description>Association wants to avoid handshakes to halt Swine Flu spread</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44164/shake-your-hand-maybe-not/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester gets back JFK route</title><description>US airline fills the gap</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44163/manchester-gets-back-jfk-route/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise specialist collapses</title><description>Agency had 4,000 forward bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44162/cruise-specialist-collapses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise specialist agency collapses</title><description>Agency had 4,000 forward bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/44161/cruise-specialist-agency-collapses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Karen and her baby: A very Grey area</title><description>True or false: Does it really matter with a YouTube video?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43955/karen-and-her-baby-a-very-grey-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AITO appoints recruitment agency</title><description>Operator association chooses preferred partner</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43954/aito-appoints-recruitment-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New hotel director at Orbitz</title><description>Opodo manager takes role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43953/new-hotel-director-at-orbitz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe launches early 2010 summer schedule</title><description>One-way fares from &#xA3;22.99</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43952/flybe-launches-early-2010-summer-schedule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Survey shows distrust of travel agents</title><description>Over 25% of travellers do not trust agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43951/survey-shows-distrust-of-travel-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Christchurch wins Asia Pacific airport marketing award</title><description>Routes 09 stresses importance of airport-airline relationships</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43950/christchurch-wins-asia-pacific-airport-marketing-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiji claws back the numbers</title><description>July record continues upward trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43949/fiji-claws-back-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Egypt's new face in Australia</title><description>Tourism authority to work with trade partners</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43948/egypts-new-face-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA clarifies proposed changes</title><description>Special vote planned for October 2</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43947/abta-clarifies-proposed-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelmole Guest Comment: Trends in the hotel market</title><description>BSI group MD Trevor Elswood analyses the first half of 2009</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43946/travelmole-guest-comment-trends-in-the-hotel-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Groups specialist strengthens sales team</title><description>Further appointments planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43945/groups-specialist-strengthens-sales-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Trade dismayed by delay to 12-day rule</title><description>Operators will lose out due to EU bureaucracy, says ETOA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43944/trade-dismayed-by-delay-to-12-day-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise ship arrests after alleged brawl</title><description>Police injured after passenger row with taxi driver in Antigua</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43943/cruise-ship-arrests-after-alleged-brawl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 September 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>";Crisis? What Crisis?.";</title><description>Nude Paris revue sends stocks rising</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43770/quotcrisis-what-crisisquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 September 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Scandinavian showcase for three cities</title><description>Strong line-up for next month's Nordic workshops</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43769/scandinavian-showcase-for-three-cities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 September 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Europe boss for Singapore Tourism Board</title><description>London-based area director named</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43768/new-europe-boss-for-singapore-tourism-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 September 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Changes at the top of The Travel Foundation</title><description>New roles for Josephides and 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelzoo accused in Center Parcs pricing row</title><description>'Misleading' offer sparks complaint</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43566/travelzoo-accused-in-center-parcs-pricing-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 September 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cosmos cuts price of Santa trips in credit crunch</title><description>Reduced first child prices for early bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43074/cosmos-cuts-price-of-santa-trips-in-credit-crunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Oceania unveils plans for new ship</title><description>Marina will debut in late 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/43073/oceania-unveils-plans-for-new-ship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Antarctica flight marks aviation first</title><description>Qantas A380 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honours</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42911/budgie-awards-finalists-selected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Marriott unwraps Asia Pacific growth portfolio</title><description>16,000 rooms under development; first hotel for Cambodia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42910/marriott-unwraps-asia-pacific-growth-portfolio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Going Naked across the Straits</title><description>Bus company extends cheap fares to ferry crossings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42909/going-naked-across-the-straits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Maldives considers green tax on tourists</title><description>But there's no money to attend global climate 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai cruise terminal nears completion</title><description>Brilliance of the Seas first in port</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42904/dubai-cruise-terminal-nears-completion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelMole readers back Fiji</title><description>Travel boycott call by journalists' group gets little support</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42903/travelmole-readers-back-fiji/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Terrorist new target: hotels</title><description>Terrorists turning to less secure targets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42902/terrorist-new-target-hotels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel share prices rise after TC announcement</title><description>Banks sell TC 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stores</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42892/alaska-may-have-most-beautiful-capital-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Poll shows parents choose vacations over school</title><description>Parents wiling to take kids out of school for cheap vacations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42891/poll-shows-parents-choose-vacations-over-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotels are the new terror target, says report</title><description>Intelligence organisation issues report on threat to tourists</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42890/hotels-are-the-new-terror-target-says-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CYCLE THE COTSWOLDS SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY</title><description>The new walking routes are set in the idyllic setting of the Cotswold hills 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Green England Accommodation Offers</title><description>England offers a wide range of accommodation, hospitality, good food and drink and really sustainable experiences</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42745/great-green-england-accommodation-offers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Strictly' dancers swap ships</title><description>Island Escape to host dance contest</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42744/strictly-dancers-swap-ships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI chief to take WTM hot seat</title><description>Peter Long to address sustainability</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42743/tui-chief-to-take-wtm-hot-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pontin's to close Blackpool holiday park</title><description>Development planned for other sites</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42742/pontins-to-close-blackpool-holiday-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Call for cap in global aviation emissions</title><description>Threat to growth of aviation industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42741/call-for-cap-in-global-aviation-emissions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Comtec North America boss</title><description>Toronto-based role confirmed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42740/new-comtec-north-america-boss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Heathrow delays fall</title><description>Latest flight punctuality data released</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42739/heathrow-delays-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates Hotels retreats to conservation</title><description>Dubai properties to be managed by Marriott</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42738/emirates-hotels-retreats-to-conservation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Kingfisher flying east with new routes</title><description>Singapore, Hong Kong targeted for expansion in Asia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42737/kingfisher-flying-east-with-new-routes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian visitors drive Bali boom</title><description>Hotel, airline incentives swell numbers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42736/australian-visitors-drive-bali-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA backs emission trading over APD</title><description>Response to Climate Change Committee advice</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42735/abta-backs-emission-trading-over-apd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agency chain supports aviation emissions cap</title><description>The Co-operative Travel responds to Climate Change Committee proposals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42734/agency-chain-supports-aviation-emissions-cap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA beefs up management team</title><description>Focus on lobbying and sustainability</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42733/abta-beefs-up-management-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Egypt to gain low cost carrier</title><description>Air Arabia to expand operations in joint venture</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42732/egypt-to-gain-low-cost-carrier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelzest raises &#xA3;5.7m &#xE2;&#x80;' shares resume trading</title><description>Company debt restructured</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42731/travelzest-raises-apound57m-acenta-shares-resume-trading/</link><pubDate>Wed, 9 September 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese tune in to watch Top End adventure</title><description>Crocs and culture to wow 520 million viewers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42571/chinese-tune-in-to-watch-top-end-adventure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:02:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Loving couple caught in the act</title><description>Iranian couple fined after making spectacle of themselves on Pattaya beach</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42570/loving-couple-caught-in-the-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:02:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotels to receive environmental and ethical audits</title><description>Check Safety First collaborates on Travelife sustainability initiative</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42569/hotels-to-receive-environmental-and-ethical-audits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe puts 300,000 seats on sale</title><description>Second wave of seats made available for early summer 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www.simonseeks.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42565/monetisation-of-online-content-presents-major-opportunity-for-travel-brands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester loses transatlantic service</title><description>Drop in demand blamed by US carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42564/manchester-loses-transatlantic-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Monthly Azura updates for agents</title><description>Dedicated newsletter created on new ship</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42563/monthly-azura-updates-for-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>"Jaws" unwelcome visitors on Labor Day</title><description>Not yet safe to go back in the water</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42562/quotjawsquot-unwelcome-visitors-on-labor-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel service established for smaller firms</title><description>TMC develops dedicated service for SMEs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42561/travel-service-established-for-smaller-firms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More hotels than ever now paying commissions</title><description>Hotels rate agents as important partners</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42560/more-hotels-than-ever-now-paying-commissions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury chain plans more hotels in China</title><description>China attracting hotel companies looking to grow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42559/luxury-chain-plans-more-hotels-in-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>A going concern on airlines</title><description>Industry group lobbies for more in-flight bathrooms</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42558/a-going-concern-on-airlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Counting on Americans in Paris</title><description>France says oui to American tourists</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42557/counting-on-americans-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline propaganda remains "delusional"</title><description>Airlines deny reports that customer satisfaction reaching new lows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42556/airline-propaganda-remains-quotdelusionalquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Creative meeting deals now being offered</title><description>New meeting deals offer tremendous flexibility</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42555/creative-meeting-deals-now-being-offered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gang who could not shoot straight botches at-sea rescue</title><description>"Sensational" rescue boat sinks before it can save passenger</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42554/gang-who-could-not-shoot-straight-botches-at-sea-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Massive East Midlands flights expansion</title><description>Local carrier steps in to fill EasyJet void</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42553/massive-east-midlands-flights-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 8 September 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Over Half Travel Booking Companies Consider Carbon Footprint</title><description>54% say carbon footprint important consideration, 53% rate environment as a top factor when choosing a travel provider, 60% would opt for hotels with viewable carbon footprint</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42412/over-half-travel-booking-companies-consider-carbon-footprint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>French air route to run in winter</title><description>Flybe extends service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42411/french-air-route-to-run-in-winter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair fleet hits 200</title><description>Carrier takes delivery of new 737-800</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42410/ryanair-fleet-hits-200/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise tourism must be 'at forefront of recovery'</title><description>call comes ahead of Caribbean conference</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42409/cruise-tourism-must-be-at-forefront-of-recovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Allbury enhances websites</title><description>Video content to be added</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42408/allbury-enhances-websites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jersey gains northern air link</title><description>Summer flights to run from Blackpool</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42407/jersey-gains-northern-air-link/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomas Cook expands Yorkshire flying</title><description>Charter carrier adds winter and summer routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42406/thomas-cook-expands-yorkshire-flying/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel rates begin rebound</title><description>First rises experienced since May, study shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42405/hotel-rates-begin-rebound/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair hikes fees again</title><description>Cost of checking in bags to rise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42404/ryanair-hikes-fees-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Call for 'all-encompassing' consumer protection</title><description>Travel Counsellors boss urges action</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42403/call-for-all-encompassing-consumer-protection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Endacott and Cheevers back new comparison site</title><description>Hotelly.com attracts industry expertise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42402/endacott-and-cheevers-back-new-comparison-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrity Eclipse mini cruise added</title><description>New ship to arrive early to Southampton next spring</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42401/celebrity-eclipse-mini-cruise-added/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Journalists call for Fiji travel ban</title><description>Little support for boycott that would harm grass roots operators</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42400/journalists-call-for-fiji-travel-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Vietnam sees emerging signs of growth</title><description>Calls for more discounts to stimulate arrivals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42399/vietnam-sees-emerging-signs-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai Metro ready to roll</title><description>Driverless trains to each traffic bottlenecks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42398/dubai-metro-ready-to-roll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>&#xA3;500,000 autumn push by Ocean Village</title><description>Marketing campaign by cruise line</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42397/apound500000-autumn-push-by-ocean-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Stansted regains Iceland air service</title><description>Airline to re-start flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42396/stansted-regains-iceland-air-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>World Cup packages to cost &#xA3;2,499</title><description>Prices of packages to watch England revealed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42395/world-cup-packages-to-cost-apound2499/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline drops two routes</title><description>Two services cut from Heathrow this winter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42394/airline-drops-two-routes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 7 September 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>IHG pledges $1million to Oxford University for Conservation</title><description>Oxford's research will help to pinpoint and publicise areas of the planet - small in some cases - that have the greatest concentration of rare and threatened plants</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42243/ihg-pledges-1million-to-oxford-university-for-conservation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CARIBSAVE Caribbean Climate Neutral Symposium for Nassau</title><description>The Symposium will address the impacts and the challenges surrounding climate change, the environment, tourism, livelihoods and related sectors throughout the Caribbean region</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42242/caribsave-caribbean-climate-neutral-symposium-for-nassau/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Coastal Tourism Innovators Symposium for Stanford January</title><description>The event will bring together the executives behind responsible resorts, vacation homes, marinas, golf courses, and other tourism facilities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42241/coastal-tourism-innovators-symposium-for-stanford-january/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Half Travel Booking Companies Consider Carbon Footprint</title><description>54% say carbon footprint important consideration, 53% rate environment as a top factor when choosing a travel provider, 60% would opt for hotels with viewable carbon footprint</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42240/half-travel-booking-companies-consider-carbon-footprint/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI and Clients Optimistically Back Green</title><description>TUI subsidiary First Choice has recently released their new online 'Greener Holidays' brochure for summer 2010 - an entirely sustainable play.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42239/tui-and-clients-optimistically-back-green/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Vulnerable Nations Highlighted in Climate Change Index 166 Countries Ranked</title><description>Norway, Finland, Japan, Canada and New Zealand safest, whilst Somalia, Haiti, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone are vulnerability hotspots</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42238/vulnerable-nations-highlighted-in-climate-change-index-166-countries-ranked/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Green and Clean Tourism</title><description>In order for mass tourism to be compatible with ecology, travel and tourism officials will have to determine what is the maximum number of people who can visit a specific place and still permit the natural environment to flourish</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42237/green-and-clean-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>GREENING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY THROUGH SUSTAINABLE TOURISM</title><description>The Travel and Tourism in the Global Green Economy Symposium, taking place on September 14-15th in Gothenburg, Sweden, has been convened as part of the UN's Davos process on climate change</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42236/greening-the-global-economy-through-sustainable-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CONVERGING WORLD BOSS FOR MASTERCLASS</title><description>John currently leads the Converging World, a UK based charity that aims to address social inequality issues, creating mechanisms which link communities in the developed and developing world,</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/42235/converging-world-boss-for-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 6 September 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More fly free with APT</title><description>Peak season river cruises now part of the deal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41952/more-fly-free-with-apt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pick of a Choice bunch</title><description>Hotel group names top franchisees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41951/pick-of-a-choice-bunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pick of a Choice bunch</title><description>Hotel group names top franchisees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41950/pick-of-a-choice-bunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pre-cruise booking for Celebrity tables</title><description>Passengers can book time to dine online</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41949/pre-cruise-booking-for-celebrity-tables/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>P&amp;O cooks up celebrity chef dining</title><description>Pacific Jewel to sizzle with Mangan's menus</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41948/pampo-cooks-up-celebrity-chef-dining/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Athena voyage to include Gallipoli stopover</title><description>Last minute Athens to Fremantle deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41947/athena-voyage-to-include-gallipoli-stopover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise boom sets record for bookings</title><description>Carnival has best selling month ever in Australia, NZ</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41946/cruise-boom-sets-record-for-bookings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lamont to head Business Events panel</title><description>Tourism Australia advisory group boosted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41945/lamont-to-head-business-events-panel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia checks the pulse of medical tourism</title><description>Cairns declaration seeks to tap the sector's potential</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41944/australia-checks-the-pulse-of-medical-tourism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Club adopts Just a Drop</title><description>Membership fees to help global charity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41943/travel-club-adopts-just-a-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Government Moves To Protect Air India</title><description>While Kingfisher Airlines panics on whether it will get approval for new flights, the Indian Government is more concerned with protecting a key national asset, not the brewery-derived national embarrassment. A view provided by the Gerson Lehrman Group</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41942/government-moves-to-protect-air-india/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SIA defers A380 deliveries</title><description>Airline revises orders as downturn bites into premium business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41941/sia-defers-a380-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury brochure revamp by Kuoni</title><description>Coffee table guide concept unveiled</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41940/luxury-brochure-revamp-by-kuoni/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmibaby to fill EasyJet regional gap</title><description>Airline plans to raise capacity as EasyJet withdraws</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41939/bmibaby-to-fill-easyjet-regional-gap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Zuji Australia dumps booking fees</title><description>Additional fees are outdated and unfair, says boss</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41938/zuji-australia-dumps-booking-fees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Insurance warning in wake of airline collapse</title><description>Financial protection concerns raised once again</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41937/insurance-warning-in-wake-of-airline-collapse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Competition issues raised over EnglandNet</title><description>Complaint made to European Commission</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41936/competition-issues-raised-over-englandnet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>APD partly blamed as EasyJet cuts flights</title><description>One UK base to close another trimmed by 20%</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41935/apd-partly-blamed-as-easyjet-cuts-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mixed messages over holiday review sites</title><description>Few fully trust information yet majority use them for holiday research - Thomson/First Choice</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41934/mixed-messages-over-holiday-review-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 September 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Don't divorce, take a trip</title><description>Operator offers reconciliation tours &#xE2;&#x80;' with a counsellor in tow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41790/dont-divorce-take-a-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism lobby group calls for urgent government action</title><description>TTF concerned by the economic impact of declining international demand.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41789/tourism-lobby-group-calls-for-urgent-government-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Trade bodies co-operate on WTM agents' programme</title><description>Five organisations help develop agent activities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41788/trade-bodies-co-operate-on-wtm-agents-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Oasis shows to be pre-bookable</title><description>Bookings to be available up to three months in advance</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41787/oasis-shows-to-be-pre-bookable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ports more important than sea days</title><description>Thomson Cruises and Island Cruises to run more fly-cruises in 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41786/ports-more-important-than-sea-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI campaigns to get more online customer feedback</title><description>Not enough people are posting reviews, says Blastland</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41785/tui-campaigns-to-get-more-online-customer-feedback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Majority to holiday in 2010' - report shows</title><description>Optimism returning to UK trade?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41784/majority-to-holiday-in-2010-report-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Majority to holiday in 2010' - report reveals</title><description>Optimism returning to UK trade?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41783/majority-to-holiday-in-2010-report-reveals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>APD blamed as EasyJet cuts flights</title><description>One UK base to close another trimmed by 20%</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41782/apd-blamed-as-easyjet-cuts-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise news: $19.99 to record sales</title><description>Latest offerings from cruise lines show strength and diversity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41781/cruise-news-1999-to-record-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise news: ranges from $19.99 to record sales</title><description>Latest offerings from cruise lines show strength and diversity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41780/cruise-news-ranges-from-1999-to-record-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Savings of 70 percent on last minute deals</title><description>Inexpensive last minute Labor Day deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41779/savings-of-70-percent-on-last-minute-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The early bird avoids the dreaded middle seat</title><description>Early Bird Check-in now offered at Southwest</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41778/the-early-bird-avoids-the-dreaded-middle-seat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Nyet: Russians win title of worst tourists</title><description>Russians outdo Germans in new rudeness poll</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41777/nyet-russians-win-title-of-worst-tourists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Prediction: recession starting to end this year</title><description>Real end of recession coming next year?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41776/prediction-recession-starting-to-end-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tour company introduces intimate "Be My Guest" program</title><description>Tour operator offers chance to dine with the locals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41775/tour-company-introduces-intimate-quotbe-my-guestquot-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Langham looks to China for hotel growth</title><description>Hotel operator has ambitious China plans during a recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41774/langham-looks-to-china-for-hotel-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Greatest travel deal of all time?</title><description>From Russia with love</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41773/greatest-travel-deal-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 3 September 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain to host Future Travel Conference</title><description>250 delegates expected to attend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41620/spain-to-host-future-travel-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Further luxury sector growth for Dolphin as Travelbeam signs</title><description>Travelbeam has become the latest in a string of luxury tour operators to deploy the Dolphin travel platform.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41618/further-luxury-sector-growth-for-dolphin-as-travelbeam-signs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Further luxury sector growth for Dolphin Dynamics as Travelbeam signs</title><description>Travelbeam has become the latest in a string of luxury tour operators to deploy the Dolphin travel platform.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41619/further-luxury-sector-growth-for-dolphin-dynamics-as-travelbeam-signs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelbeam latest luxury specialist to deploy Dolphin technology</title><description>Travelbeam has become the latest in a string of luxury tour operators to deploy the Dolphin travel platform.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41617/travelbeam-latest-luxury-specialist-to-deploy-dolphin-technology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tropical Sky goes down under</title><description>Australian programme launches today</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41616/tropical-sky-goes-down-under/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>IATA reveals airlines losses</title><description>Future path is likely to be volatile, warns airline body</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41615/iata-reveals-airlines-losses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline losses soar</title><description>Future path is likely to be volatile, warns IATA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41614/airline-losses-soar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Garuda denies price fixing allegations</title><description>Watchdog has got it wrong, says Indonesian airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41613/garuda-denies-price-fixing-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AOT last minute site goes international</title><description>Need It Now expands product range</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41612/aot-last-minute-site-goes-international/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad flags F1 incentive</title><description>Top selling agents off to the races</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41611/etihad-flags-f1-incentive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Austral trims fares</title><description>Indian Ocean Pass also available</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41610/air-austral-trims-fares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dollar Golf Day report</title><description>Find out who won</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41609/dollar-golf-day-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US ski destination gets new ambassador</title><description>Saunderson retires later this year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41608/us-ski-destination-gets-new-ambassador/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents can set commission percentage on new car rental website</title><description>Affordable Car Hire unveils new-look site</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41607/agents-can-set-commission-percentage-on-new-car-rental-website/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UNWTO warns: Prepare for second wave of flu pandemic</title><description>Northern hemisphere most at risk in coming months</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41606/unwto-warns-prepare-for-second-wave-of-flu-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agent sales up for Superbreak</title><description>Operator launches second edition London programme</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41605/agent-sales-up-for-superbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe launches seat sale</title><description>Offer last until midnight on September 9</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41604/flybe-launches-seat-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel agency fails</title><description>ABTA handling claims</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41603/travel-agency-fails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 2 September 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Passengers learning to cope with airline add-ons</title><description>Airline passengers coping with lighter luggage</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41463/passengers-learning-to-cope-with-airline-add-ons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ITT names Student of the Year</title><description>MA student takes prestigious prize</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41462/itt-names-student-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Glamping' latest luxury camping trend</title><description>Luxurious camping latest travel trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41461/glamping-latest-luxury-camping-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Glamping' latest luxury camping trend</title><description>Luxurious camping latest travel trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41460/glamping-latest-luxury-camping-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Courageous cruising</title><description>Any takers for cruise to windiest, coldest and least populated place in the world?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41459/courageous-cruising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Bound group bookings up almost one third</title><description>Travel Bound bookings are new sign the economy is improving</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41458/travel-bound-group-bookings-up-almost-one-third/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>In flight wi-fi for the birds?</title><description>Business travelers embrace in flight Wi-Fi but reluctance to pay for it</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41457/in-flight-wi-fi-for-the-birds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The magic travel price: $49</title><description>Great travel deals on land, sea and in the air</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41456/the-magic-travel-price-49/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Palms Metro new 1950s hot spot in North Florida</title><description>North Florida hot spot is hangout for popuar author Grisham</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41455/palms-metro-new-1950s-hot-spot-in-north-florida/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry responds to failure of SkyEurope</title><description>Airlines offer 'rescue' fares</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41454/industry-responds-to-failure-of-skyeurope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad unveils Heathrow lounge</title><description>Terminal switch planned later this month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41453/etihad-unveils-heathrow-lounge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>What's the most popular UK attraction for overseas tourists?</title><description>First Rate survey reveals top 10 favourites</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41452/whats-the-most-popular-uk-attraction-for-overseas-tourists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise line launches online wine 'webisodes'</title><description>TV expert to host tastings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41451/cruise-line-launches-online-wine-webisodes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Spain will host Future Travel Conference</title><description>250 delegates expected to attend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41450/spain-will-host-future-travel-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ebookers identifies the latest travel buzzword</title><description>Meet the 'Res-capers'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41449/ebookers-identifies-the-latest-travel-buzzword/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>GeoTourism Finalist: Context Travel's Sustainable Travel Initiative</title><description>Context walking seminars are designed to include discussion of the impacts of tourism on monuments and the character of the city</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41448/geotourism-finalist-context-travels-sustainable-travel-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Geotourism Challenge Finalist: Evergreen Brick Works</title><description>Evergreen Brick Works highlights the value the ravines possess as a natural element defining the city and differentiating Toronto from other cities around the world</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41447/geotourism-challenge-finalist-evergreen-brick-works/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Geotourism Challenge Finalist: Mongolia's Ger to Ger Foundation &#xE2;&#x80;' Nomad Centered, Community-Based, Cultural Eco Tourism Development</title><description>Ger to Ger systematically enables rural communities to responsibly and sustainably tap the tourism industry to generate sustainable livelihoods through vocational training</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41446/geotourism-challenge-finalist-mongolias-ger-to-ger-foundation-acenta-nomad-centered-community-based-cultural-eco-tourism-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Geotourism Challenge Finalist: Natural Mentors: Virgin Islands Youth Heritage Exchange Farm Excursions</title><description>Natural Mentors (NM) facilitates cultural exchange and nature awareness through a youth excursion certification program and volunteer-vacation experiences for traveling groups from abroad</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41445/geotourism-challenge-finalist-natural-mentors-virgin-islands-youth-heritage-exchange-farm-excursions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Geotourism Challenge Finalist: NatureAir 100% Carbon Neutral Airline</title><description>Since 2004, NatureAir, based in San Jose Costa Rica, has been synonymous with a 100% carbon neutral aviation program</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41444/geotourism-challenge-finalist-natureair-100-carbon-neutral-airline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Geotourism Challenge Finalist: PEPY:Educational Volunteer Tourism changing attitudes in Cambodia &amp; funding over $1 million for NGOs:</title><description>For travelers seeking socially and environmentally responsible adventures, PEPY Tours provides educational and volunteer opportunities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41443/geotourism-challenge-finalist-pepyeducational-volunteer-tourism-changing-attitudes-in-cambodia-amp-funding-over-1-million-for-ngos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Geotourism Challenge Finalist: Re-inventing a geotourism destination in Nova Scotia, Canada</title><description>Trout Point embodies sense of place and creates a destination experience for visitors in a way that supports and promotes unrecognized natural, social, and cultural riches.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/41442/geotourism-challenge-finalist-re-inventing-a-geotourism-destination-in-nova-scotia-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 1 September 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Geotourism Challenge Finalist: RiverIndia Bamboo Eco-Lodge River 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month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40879/canada-hosts-mice-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Scandinavia air links</title><description>Bergen services start this autumn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40878/new-scandinavia-air-links/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA doubles service to St Kitts</title><description>More Caribbean expansion by carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40877/ba-doubles-service-to-st-kitts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel guides website adds video and mapping</title><description>www.simonsseeks.com introduces enhancements</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40876/travel-guides-website-adds-video-and-mapping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>MAS forced to look for new boss</title><description>Idris Jala chosen for government role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40875/mas-forced-to-look-for-new-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Spanish chain signs for dynamic packaging</title><description>Lopespan seeks to draw more users to its websites</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40874/spanish-chain-signs-for-dynamic-packaging/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: MAS names new CEO</title><description>CFO steps up to take the reins</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40873/update-mas-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Old Barbados hotel being restored</title><description>Property set to re-open by Christmas</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40872/old-barbados-hotel-being-restored/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferry company counters 'staycation' trend</title><description>But trend has been for 'unusually high' proportion of late bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40871/ferry-company-counters-staycation-trend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More taking multiple short trips</title><description>Trend towards spontaneous mini breaks, report shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40870/more-taking-multiple-short-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Carrier expands S America coverage</title><description>Connections from Gatwick improved</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40725/carrier-expands-s-america-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline expands S America coverage</title><description>Connections from Gatwick improved</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40724/airline-expands-s-america-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Keel laying for new Disney ship</title><description>Disney Dream starts taking shape prior to 2011 launch</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40723/keel-laying-for-new-disney-ship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Drop in Bank Holiday overseas trips?</title><description>Only 1 in 5 will go abroad</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40722/drop-in-bank-holiday-overseas-trips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines in 'intensive care' IATA warns</title><description>July improvement masks failure to boost bottom line</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40721/airlines-in-intensive-care-iata-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotels added by flights specialist</title><description>Southall Travel business expands</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40720/hotels-added-by-flights-specialist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise line issues 2010 Europe programme</title><description>Italian line includes details of new ship's sailings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40719/cruise-line-issues-2010-europe-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New 2010/11 worldwide cruises brochure</title><description>P&amp;O Cruises programme goes 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trap</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40715/sin-city-of-the-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Would you pay $150 for five-star hotel?</title><description>Luxury hotels continue to be bargains</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40714/would-you-pay-150-for-five-star-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Vegas nightlife cheaper at this price</title><description>Pass makes it easier and cheaper to get into Vegas nightspots</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40713/vegas-nightlife-cheaper-at-this-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mexico offering unheard-of deals</title><description>Hot Mexico offering unbeliveable travel deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40712/mexico-offering-unheard-of-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Chinese travelers look to Internet</title><description>In today's tough business climate, travelers looking to Internet for answers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40711/chinese-travelers-look-to-internet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas-cheer at Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines</title><description>Christmas cruises starting at $119 a night</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40710/christmas-cheer-at-fredolsen-cruise-lines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are US travelers still unwilling to pay more for green?</title><description>US travelers looking for green deals at right price</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40709/why-are-us-travelers-still-unwilling-to-pay-more-for-green/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dreamliner finally set for take off</title><description>Dates for first flight and delivery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40708/dreamliner-finally-set-for-take-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Britain's first beach hut resort</title><description>Overnight beach-side accommodation planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40707/britains-first-beach-hut-resort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US agency groups plan global network</title><description>Business and leisure agency firms create joint venture</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40706/us-agency-groups-plan-global-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia adds another China link</title><description>Network expands with flights to giant panda province</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40559/airasia-adds-another-china-link/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Delta rolls out full-flat seat</title><description>Airline outlines plans for Heathrow flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40557/delta-rolls-out-full-flat-seat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BR Online Travel selects XYKA for building its next generation Travel Automation System</title><description>BR Online Travel (BROL), experts on travel to Brazil have selected the XYKA Travel Platform as their next generation travel reservation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40558/br-online-travel-selects-xyka-for-building-its-next-generation-travel-automation-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Oneworld extends birthday sale</title><description>Discount offer extended for 10 weeks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40556/oneworld-extends-birthday-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA and FTO launch Travelife directory</title><description>Online directory features sustainable hotels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40555/abta-and-fto-launch-travelife-directory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swine flu poll reveals diverging attitudes</title><description>Find out who is most likely to let flu pandemic change their travel plans</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40554/swine-flu-poll-reveals-diverging-attitudes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hitwise top 50 shows travel winners and losers</title><description>Seasonal success hides overall decline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40553/hitwise-top-50-shows-travel-winners-and-losers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TMC renews rail contract</title><description>Trainline retained for another three years</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40552/tmc-renews-rail-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank holiday strike threat</title><description>Airline apologises for possible disruption</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40551/bank-holiday-strike-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mark Warner launches adult weeks</title><description>Holidays will have extra social dimension</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40550/mark-warner-launches-adult-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Marketing reshuffle at Lastminute</title><description>Thompson standing down next month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40549/marketing-reshuffle-at-lastminute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CWT wins UK account</title><description>TMC will implement an online booking tool for new account win</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40548/cwt-wins-uk-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank holiday sees drop in overseas trips</title><description>Only 1 in 5 will go abroad</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40547/bank-holiday-sees-drop-in-overseas-trips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TMC breaks from global network</title><description>Instead it decides to go it alone</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40546/tmc-breaks-from-global-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Plans unveiled for London-Glasgow high-speed rail link</title><description>Journey time would be reduced to 2hrs 16 mins</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40545/plans-unveiled-for-london-glasgow-high-speed-rail-link/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelport signs deal with IBM</title><description>New technology will combine GDS bookings with expense management</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40544/travelport-signs-deal-with-ibm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Pacific's Fiji fillip</title><description>Special fares from three Australian cities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40393/air-pacifics-fiji-fillip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>WTTC calls for sustainable tourism entries</title><description>World's best called on to show and tell</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40392/wttc-calls-for-sustainable-tourism-entries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>WIT, ITB Asia chart changes in online travel</title><description>Year of the Deal for one and all</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40391/wit-itb-asia-chart-changes-in-online-travel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Spotlight on business travel at Canberra conference</title><description>NBTA makes special offer to TravelMole readers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40390/spotlight-on-business-travel-at-canberra-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy 90th anniversary, British Airways</title><description>Another major milestone looming next year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40389/happy-90th-anniversary-british-airways/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HWT not downhearted by downturn</title><description>Still plenty of opportunities, Rivers says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40388/hwt-not-downhearted-by-downturn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>MicroStrategy boost for Australian 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines seek legal advice to avoid European ban</title><description>3,500 airlines targeted by EU over emissions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40377/airlines-seek-legal-advice-to-avoid-european-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>LD Lines launches new autumn fares</title><description>Rosslare-Cherbourg starts September 19</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40376/ld-lines-launches-new-autumn-fares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Visit London launches trade section on website</title><description>Dedicated section is geared to trade</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40375/visit-london-launches-trade-section-on-website/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agent website boosts sales for Lowcostbeds</title><description>Over 100 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24 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mobile Marketing in Travel Industry &#xE2;&#x80;' A Marketing Magic</title><description>Mobile marketing shows prospects as 43% of the buyers are willing to book hotel rooms though the mobile booking services.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40220/mobile-marketing-in-travel-industry-acenta-a-marketing-magic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wildfires engulf Athens outskirts</title><description>Thousands of acres affected</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40219/wildfires-engulf-athens-outskirts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Visitors up to capital attractions</title><description>Visit London figures released for June</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40218/visitors-up-to-capital-attractions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Center Parcs gaining from 'staycation' trend</title><description>More people opting for week-long stays</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40217/center-parcs-gaining-from-staycation-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK-Ireland ferry link to be reinstated</title><description>Start-up company searching for CEO</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40216/uk-ireland-ferry-link-to-be-reinstated/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Coastal resorts hit by unemployment</title><description>Seaside destinations hit hard by recession, TUC claims</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/40215/coastal-resorts-hit-by-unemployment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airports face holiday strike action</title><description>Baggage handlers at three airports 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August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>GSTAAD PALACE HEATS GREEN WITH A DISTRICT HEATING NETWORK</title><description>It is not the first time that the establishment heats with wood. 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Spectacular' new Caribbean resort for Sandals</title><description>Former Four Seasons resort to re-open in new year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39764/spectacular-new-caribbean-resort-for-sandals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Record high for Australian visitors to NZ</title><description>Asian markets also showing early signs of recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39763/record-high-for-australian-visitors-to-nz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Another travel firm failure</title><description>Leeds-based company collapses</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39762/another-travel-firm-failure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More travel firm failures</title><description>Glasgow and Leeds-based companies collapse</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39761/more-travel-firm-failures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pay for brekkie, travel agents stay free</title><description>New Langham Koh Samui resort tempts meeting planners, too</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39610/pay-for-brekkie-travel-agents-stay-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia, NZ reach new border agreement</title><description>Red tape to go, fares to fall</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39609/australia-nz-reach-new-border-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Experts line up for EyeforTravel Sydney summit</title><description>TravelMole Guest Columnist: Ritesh Gupta, Reporter, Eye for 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bolt boost for Jamaica tourism</title><description>Jamaica to establish sports tourism strategy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39601/bolt-boost-for-jamaica-tourism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Three reasons why legacy airline brands are dead (and who to look out for)</title><description>Unions, legacy systems, government bureaucracy, old planes, old workforce, high costs, bankruptcy&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6; these are all words that can be easily associated with Air India, Alitalia, Japan Airlines, Air Canada and many more legacy airlines. 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Q&amp;A with UNWTO assistant secretary General Geoffrey Lipman</title><description>Questions posed in advance of symposium on tourism and travel in the green economy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39597/tourism-amp-travel-in-the-green-economy-travelmole-qampa-with-unwto-assistant-secretary-general-geoffrey-lipman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Deep recession' hits Kuoni results</title><description>Rothwell raises concern about impact of potential flu pandemic</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39596/deep-recession-hits-kuoni-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Scottish routes for Ryanair</title><description>Edinburgh gains eight winter services</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39595/new-scottish-routes-for-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Shorter Ireland-France ferry link</title><description>Ferry company switches French destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39594/shorter-ireland-france-ferry-link/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry mourns death of top agent</title><description>Tributes paid to Scottish industry 'legend'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39593/industry-mourns-death-of-top-agent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise specialist agency fails</title><description>Long established Advantage member ceases trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39592/cruise-specialist-agency-fails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Specialist cruise agency fails</title><description>Long established Advantage member ceases trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39591/specialist-cruise-agency-fails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign up for Brittany Charity Golf Challenge</title><description>Proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39424/sign-up-for-brittany-charity-golf-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Online firm in staff restructure</title><description>New recruits for Directline Holidays</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39423/online-firm-in-staff-restructure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines seal transatlantic code share</title><description>Middle East carrier links flights with US giant</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39422/airlines-seal-transatlantic-code-share/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fuel surcharges return</title><description>Asian airline reinstates charges</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39421/fuel-surcharges-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas to cut costs after profits fall</title><description>Sales and distribution will be focus of cuts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39420/qantas-to-cut-costs-after-profits-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Barclaycard business travel survey</title><description>SMEs losing out on savings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39419/barclaycard-business-travel-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK tourism exhibition is ditched</title><description>Travel trade show is cancelled in favour of London event</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39418/uk-tourism-exhibition-is-ditched/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Barbados rewards agents with new online club</title><description>Agents can get discounts on accommodation, food and attractions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39417/barbados-rewards-agents-with-new-online-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Top level reshuffle at Eurostar</title><description>Single entity to replace joint venture</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39416/top-level-reshuffle-at-eurostar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Gatwick route for Ryanair</title><description>&#xA3;8 seat sale launched</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39415/new-gatwick-route-for-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New routes for Ryanair</title><description>&#xA3;8 seat sale launched</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39414/new-routes-for-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Attraction World criticises agents</title><description>Independents come under fire</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39413/attraction-world-criticises-agents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic crisis hits bottom?</title><description>Small signs of an improved economy starting to appear</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39412/economic-crisis-hits-bottom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Missing cruise woman a suicide?</title><description>Mystery of whether missing cruise passenger jumped</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39411/missing-cruise-woman-a-suicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel and airfare to match</title><description>Hotel introduces practice of pricing rooms the same as airline tickets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39410/hotel-and-airfare-to-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Are you the best travel negotiator</title><description>Survey finds President Obama and Captain Kirk among best travel negotiators</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39409/are-you-the-best-travel-negotiator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>"Heartless" characterization of airlines</title><description>United at first refuses to refund airline ticket of grieving family</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39408/quotheartlessquot-characterization-of-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Most American vacationers take to the road</title><description>Far more Americans travel by auto over flying, study shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39407/most-american-vacationers-take-to-the-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Healthiest hotels for guests and conventioneers</title><description>Some hotels known for hosting healthy meetings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39406/healthiest-hotels-for-guests-and-conventioneers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jamaica resorts offering savings up to 60 percent</title><description>All-inclusive rates lower than ever in Jamaica</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39405/jamaica-resorts-offering-savings-up-to-60-percent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 August 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Goodbye to bags: Hello to renting your travel wardrobe</title><description>Clothes-on-the go trial to start next year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39244/goodbye-to-bags-hello-to-renting-your-travel-wardrobe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Serial entrepreneur John Kent talks shop</title><description>Listen to exclusive podcast</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39243/serial-entrepreneur-john-kent-talks-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry must not ignore sustainable and responsible tourism</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by World Travel Market chairman Fiona Jeffery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39242/industry-must-not-ignore-sustainable-and-responsible-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air China swoops on another slice of Cathay Pacific</title><description>Swire Pacific also lifts stake in Hong Kong carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39241/air-china-swoops-on-another-slice-of-cathay-pacific/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury cruise brand sold</title><description>Resort company acquires luxury Pacific-based line</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39240/luxury-cruise-brand-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jet2.com expands Manchester schedules</title><description>Three new routes unveiled for 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39239/jet2com-expands-manchester-schedules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jacobs steps down from tourist board</title><description>Move to avoid any 'perceived conflict of interest'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39238/jacobs-steps-down-from-tourist-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise line cuts single supplements</title><description>Move by Costa to encourage more solo passengers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39237/cruise-line-cuts-single-supplements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Teletext Holidays responds to staycation trend</title><description>Bigger section of website dedicated to UK breaks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39236/teletext-holidays-responds-to-staycation-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Full extent of XL failure detailed</title><description>Back-up fund falls &#xA3;25m further into red</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39235/full-extent-of-xl-failure-detailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mexico tourism offers model response to swine flu fears</title><description>Mexican tourism shows how to handle swine flu</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39234/mexico-tourism-offers-model-response-to-swine-flu-fears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US airline industry trending towards low fare</title><description>Southwest changes business strategy as part of new airline trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39233/us-airline-industry-trending-towards-low-fare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thinking Asia? Look for great deals</title><description>Luxury and other travel best right now in Asia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39232/thinking-asia-look-for-great-deals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury hotel for a single penny?</title><description>A real travel bargain for one penny</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39231/luxury-hotel-for-a-single-penny/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Believe it: airport security speeding up</title><description>Travelers getting through airport security in ten minutes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39230/believe-it-airport-security-speeding-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Internet travel sites losing out to agents</title><description>Internet beware: agents catching up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39229/internet-travel-sites-losing-out-to-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Surprise: consumer travel spending on rise</title><description>Caribbean among most desirable destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39228/surprise-consumer-travel-spending-on-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury cruise line says price slashing is unprecedented</title><description>Silversea Cruise Lines offers "never before" prices</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39227/luxury-cruise-line-says-price-slashing-is-unprecedented/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 August 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK Business Missing Out on Massive Savings</title><description>British Gas Business research shows organisations are missing out on cost savings through a fragmented approach to energy management.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39097/uk-business-missing-out-on-massive-savings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Considerate Hoteliers Association Unveils Autumn Environment Events</title><description>Both events will illustrate how 'Environmental Best Practice' can benefit business performance through reducing costs and give responsible hoteliers a crucial marketing cutting edge</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39096/considerate-hoteliers-association-unveils-autumn-environment-events/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gothenburg Symposium Targets Greening Global Tourism</title><description>Meeting convened as part of Davos Process in run up to Copenhagen Climate Change Summit.VISION is to run a special edition on the Symposium next 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and GREEN</title><description>all 21 of the QHotels properties achieved the bronze standard, with nine properties scoring silver</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39092/q-hotels-gets-silver-bronze-and-green/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourists Vote Green in Ireland</title><description>Over half of visitors to Ireland would seek to stay in a hotel that has reduced its environmental impact and over a third would pay more,</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39091/tourists-vote-green-in-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UNWTO and Green Globe Unveil EU Hotel Energy Initiative</title><description>20% Energy efficiency savings forecast and 10% use of renewable energy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39090/unwto-and-green-globe-unveil-eu-hotel-energy-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BTA takes to the water for team building day</title><description>See photo of Cowes Week event</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39089/bta-takes-to-the-water-for-team-building-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fogle and Moyles boost popularity of trekking holidays</title><description>Celebrity adventures inspire consumers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39088/fogle-and-moyles-boost-popularity-of-trekking-holidays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Search resumes for girl missing on Essex beach</title><description>10-year-old daytripper is still missing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39087/search-resumes-for-girl-missing-on-essex-beach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Record number of video viewings for Trailstream</title><description>Agents and operators should take note, says MD</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39086/record-number-of-video-viewings-for-trailstream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelmole Guest Comment: APD is one step backwards for UK</title><description>Euromonitor analyst Nadejda Popova gives the lowdown on air tax rise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39085/travelmole-guest-comment-apd-is-one-step-backwards-for-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA takes more steps to ease losses</title><description>Airline to sell ad space on boarding passes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39084/ba-takes-more-steps-to-ease-losses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents warned to double check swine flu insurance cover</title><description>Not all policies cover flu, warns Rock</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39083/agents-warned-to-double-check-swine-flu-insurance-cover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Business expert lined up to help Advantage agents beat recession</title><description>Financial health expert to speak at conference</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39082/business-expert-lined-up-to-help-advantage-agents-beat-recession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New trade accounts manager for Royal Caribbean</title><description>Former Island Cruises head of sales takes role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39081/new-trade-accounts-manager-for-royal-caribbean/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New manager for BP Travel</title><description>Williams leaves for health reasons</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39080/new-manager-for-bp-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair to slash Manchester flights</title><description>44 weekly flights and 600 jobs to go</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39079/ryanair-to-slash-manchester-flights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Date set for Continental's alliance switch</title><description>Move will enhance competition, says airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39078/date-set-for-continentals-alliance-switch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jet2.com expands summer schedules from Manchester</title><description>Three new routes unveiled for 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/39077/jet2com-expands-summer-schedules-from-manchester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Job Ben to get some mates</title><description>Tourism Queensland seeks four more caretakers for island escape</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38619/best-job-ben-to-get-some-mates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beyond Travel goes beyond the ordinary</title><description>Exclusive small group tours to Russian icon</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38618/beyond-travel-goes-beyond-the-ordinary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sprice is nice say one million visitors</title><description>Search engine growing strongly in Asia Pacific</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38617/sprice-is-nice-say-one-million-visitors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>P&amp;O Cruises ties up alongside children's charity</title><description>Carnival Cares to makes wishes come true</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38616/pampo-cruises-ties-up-alongside-childrens-charity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Goodbye Stella, hello Mantra</title><description>Hospitality group to bring Peppers brand into CBD</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38615/goodbye-stella-hello-mantra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Lagoon's discount offer</title><description>Fiji operator trims Yasawa Island prices</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38614/blue-lagoons-discount-offer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Job Ben to get some mates</title><description>Tourism Queensland seeks four more caretakers for island escape</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38613/best-job-ben-to-get-some-mates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sun goes down on misbehaving passengers</title><description>Ship's captain orders eight to "walk the plank"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38612/sun-goes-down-on-misbehaving-passengers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tend those green shoots with care, says Bailey</title><description>Yeoh Siew Hoon attends a lunch hosted by Abacus where she heard some good news, and experienced a meal that requires as much new thinking as travel agents probably do to ride out the changes in the industry.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38611/tend-those-green-shoots-with-care-says-bailey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Season starts tomorrow for Travel Industry Fantasy Football</title><description>TravelMole new media partner for C&amp;M Travel Recruitment competition</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38610/season-starts-tomorrow-for-travel-industry-fantasy-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB extends reach to India</title><description>Co-branded trade show established</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38609/itb-extends-reach-to-india/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mega-yacht line releases 2010 schedules</title><description>New Caribbean and Med ports of call detailed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38608/mega-yacht-line-releases-2010-schedules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>PATA rings the changes</title><description>Think tank to take association in new direction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38607/pata-rings-the-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline expands Canaries schedule</title><description>Monarch expands for summer 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38606/airline-expands-canaries-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Teletext Holidays refutes bid claim</title><description>Company strongly rebuffs suggestion of takeover offer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38605/teletext-holidays-refutes-bid-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise line sees financial turnaround</title><description>NCL reverses losses</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38604/cruise-line-sees-financial-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Iceland air connection</title><description>Birmingham gains summer route</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38603/new-iceland-air-connection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2009 22:00:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents in line to win with Holland America</title><description>Grand World Voyage prize for one successful seller</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38441/agents-in-line-to-win-with-holland-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:02:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotels learn lessons from tough times</title><description>HRG survey reveals luxury does best in the 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channels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38437/new-travel-pr-firm-established/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:02:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tesco poll shows extent of lates market</title><description>Parents holding out for cheap deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38436/tesco-poll-shows-extent-of-lates-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swine flu costs Cook's &#xA3;12.6m</title><description>Impact 'more significant' than group anticipated</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38435/swine-flu-costs-cooks-apound126m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Trips abroad down by 10%</title><description>While inbound visits drop by 2.6m in year to June</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38434/trips-abroad-down-by-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Almost half of Brits to miss out on holidays'</title><description>Study provides grim reading for travel industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38433/almost-half-of-brits-to-miss-out-on-holidays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gay travel focus for WTM</title><description>Dedicated seminar planned for this year's show</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38432/gay-travel-focus-for-wtm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New ex-UK cruise operation unveiled</title><description>Marco Polo to be joined by a second vessel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38431/new-ex-uk-cruise-operation-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Why families love vacations</title><description>Low cost and nostaglia fueling family vacation demand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38430/why-families-love-vacations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>No sex in Dubai, officials rule</title><description>"Sex and the City" not suitable for Dubai</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38429/no-sex-in-dubai-officials-rule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>JetBlue: Go everywhere for $599</title><description>A very good airline deal for retirees and students</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38428/jetblue-go-everywhere-for-599/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Do travelers love it?</title><description>New site provides romance</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38427/do-travelers-love-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury Adriatic Coast cruises begin next summer</title><description>Variety Cruises headed for Croatia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38426/luxury-adriatic-coast-cruises-begin-next-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>On the road, best by car</title><description>Get there by car</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38425/on-the-road-best-by-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Back to the days of Kublai Khan</title><description>See remote Mongolia for USD $2 million</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38424/back-to-the-days-of-kublai-khan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Little ray of sunshine from Lufthansa</title><description>Sunshine brightens Lufthansa flyers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38423/little-ray-of-sunshine-from-lufthansa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Costa brings ships to agents</title><description>Four ships in UK ports next month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38422/costa-brings-ships-to-agents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>National Cruise Week</title><description>Find out how to get involved</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38293/national-cruise-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Responsibletravel.com joins with charity</title><description>TravelPledge gives travellers chance to give back</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38292/responsibletravelcom-joins-with-charity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jumeirah appoints London sales director</title><description>Former BA sales manager takes role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38291/jumeirah-appoints-london-sales-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eurostar introduces credit card charge</title><description>But call centre fee is dropped</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38290/eurostar-introduces-credit-card-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SAS to slash another 1,500 jobs</title><description>'This is about survival' says president</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38289/sas-to-slash-another-1500-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI reports healthy third quarter profit</title><description>But winter bookings are down</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38288/tui-reports-healthy-third-quarter-profit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK hoteliers warned over health and safety</title><description>Check Safety First unveils research</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38287/uk-hoteliers-warned-over-health-and-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Samoa boosts UK presence</title><description>Tourist board appoints representation company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38286/samoa-boosts-uk-presence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Delta plans to establish new domestic hub</title><description>Deal with US Airways will see expansion at LaGuardia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38285/delta-plans-to-establish-new-domestic-hub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Butlins hotel opens</title><description>Details unveiled about new design-led hotel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38284/new-butlins-hotel-opens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luxury cruise line ponders UK expansion</title><description>Company sees 'groundswell of need' from affluent passengers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38283/luxury-cruise-line-ponders-uk-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Q&amp;A with EJ Schanfarber, president and CEO of Divi Resorts</title><description>Q&amp;A with EJ Schanfarber, president and CEO of Divi Resorts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38135/qampa-with-ej-schanfarber-president-and-ceo-of-divi-resorts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelodge beefs up e-commerce team</title><description>Three new appointments at budget hotel chain</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38134/travelodge-beefs-up-e-commerce-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Industry mourns loss of sales director</title><description>Colleagues and friends invited to pay their respects</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38133/industry-mourns-loss-of-sales-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>V Australia drawn into Virgin/British Airways row</title><description>BA accuses Sir Richard of double standards</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38132/v-australia-drawn-into-virginbritish-airways-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyCruise is sold</title><description>Surprise new owner for Stelios cruise creation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38131/easycruise-is-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Security stepped up in Majorca</title><description>But Balearic Government says tourists should keep coming</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38130/security-stepped-up-in-majorca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:20 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi to revamp online booking engine</title><description>Year-long upgrade programme starts this month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38129/bmi-to-revamp-online-booking-engine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Aer Lingus sale</title><description>Airline launches offers for Gatwick flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38128/aer-lingus-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Elegant Hotels appoints non-exec chairman</title><description>Ex CEO takes role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38127/elegant-hotels-appoints-non-exec-chairman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel rebound expected next year</title><description>Report says travel rebound due in 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38126/travel-rebound-expected-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hack the (cruise) tax?</title><description>Lessons learned from Alaska's $50 cruise tax</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38125/hack-the-cruise-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Crying babies, overflowing toilets</title><description>More ammo for passenger rights advocates</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38124/crying-babies-overflowing-toilets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Good hotel deals from all over</title><description>Surprisingly cheap hotel deals worldwide</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38123/good-hotel-deals-from-all-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sandals offering Jamaica fams this fall</title><description>Sandals welcoming travel agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38122/sandals-offering-jamaica-fams-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers can do more than tune into television station</title><description>Television travel can be the real thing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38121/travelers-can-do-more-than-tune-into-television-station/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleeping in a tent to survive</title><description>California hotel offers novel marketing lure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38120/sleeping-in-a-tent-to-survive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eurostar makes changes to booking charges</title><description>Credit card fee being introduced</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38119/eurostar-makes-changes-to-booking-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair unveils new UK base</title><description>14 new routes added</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38118/ryanair-unveils-new-uk-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel agent fails</title><description>ABTA member ceases trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/38117/travel-agent-fails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Report Says Green Hotels Get Happier Guests</title><description>The JD Power report has indicated that awareness of green programs has increased significantly and this awareness has a strong positive impact on client satisfaction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37967/report-says-green-hotels-get-happier-guests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest Dolphin enhancement reduces keystrokes for multi-product bookings by up to 70%</title><description>Travel technology supplier Dolphin Dynamics latest release includes a new feature enabling users to automatically convert multi-segment quotes into bookings.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37966/latest-dolphin-enhancement-reduces-keystrokes-for-multi-product-bookings-by-up-to-70/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest Dolphin enhancement reduces booking keystrokes by up to 70%</title><description>Travel technology supplier Dolphin Dynamics latest release includes a new feature enabling users to automatically convert multi-segment quotes into bookings.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37964/latest-dolphin-enhancement-reduces-booking-keystrokes-by-up-to-70/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest Dolphin enhancement aims to reduce booking keystrokes by up to 70%</title><description>Travel technology supplier Dolphin Dynamics latest release includes a new feature enabling users to automatically convert multi-segment quotes into bookings.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37965/latest-dolphin-enhancement-aims-to-reduce-booking-keystrokes-by-up-to-70/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ratner lined up for TTA/Worldchoice conference</title><description>Joint event to be held for first time at Heathrow hotel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37963/ratner-lined-up-for-ttaworldchoice-conference/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Holidaybreak to open new PGL centre</title><description>Former hotel near Swindon acquired for almost &#xA3;10m</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37962/holidaybreak-to-open-new-pgl-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Heathrow's new-look terminal plans</title><description>See picture of planned new Terminal 2</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37961/heathrows-new-look-terminal-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bombers target Palma</title><description>No-one injured in minor explosions on Sunday</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37960/bombers-target-palma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Greek carrier to fly from Heathrow</title><description>Eventual plan to link to Star Alliance carriers at London hub</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37959/greek-carrier-to-fly-from-heathrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tim Wright makes GDS return</title><description>Ex-Worldspan man takes newly created Travelport job</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37958/tim-wright-makes-gds-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Balearics government condemns bombings</title><description>Security stepped up on Majorca</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37957/balearics-government-condemns-bombings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SAS in agents' commission offer</title><description>Deal linked to travellers cash back promotion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37956/sas-in-agents-commission-offer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>High tech new trade website opens</title><description>Accommodation supplier claims fastest online speed in the industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37955/high-tech-new-trade-website-opens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 August 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thirty-four Sri Lanka Hotels Go Green</title><description>The program initiated by the Responsible Tourism Partnership (RTP) was funded by Travel Foundation UK</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37799/thirty-four-sri-lanka-hotels-go-green/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mali Dogon Country Website Launches</title><description>Regarded today as the jewel of tourism in Mali, Dogon country is one of the most fascinating tourism destinations of sub-Saharan Africa</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37798/mali-dogon-country-website-launches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA CELEBRATES ITS SUSTAINABLE SIDE</title><description>Part celebration, part art exhibit, part music festival, and all environmentally friendly, Green Street Scottsdale will honor the 2009 Greenbuild International Conference</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37797/scottsdale-arizona-celebrates-its-sustainable-side/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Las Vegas Gambles on Green Glam</title><description>CityCenter, a seven-building subsidiary of Dubai World is slated to open in stages from early December 2009 into 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37796/las-vegas-gambles-on-green-glam/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Water Company Targets Green Hotels</title><description>Currently the company provides water filtration services producing branded water for upmarket restaurants in London and residences including HRH Prince Charles' homes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37795/green-water-company-targets-green-hotels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>WTTC Comes Out Against APD</title><description>WTTC says that the shortsighted move by the UK government risks jeopardising the economic growth of emerging markets.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37794/wttc-comes-out-against-apd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Report Says Green Green Hotels Get Happier Guests</title><description>The JD Power report has indicated that awareness of green programs has increased significantly and this awareness has a strong positive impact on client satisfaction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37793/report-says-green-green-hotels-get-happier-guests/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI TRAVEL REDUCED CARBON EMISSIONS BY 8% TARGETS FURTHER 6%</title><description>Europe's largest leisure company pledges to lead in sustainable development in tourism and reduce carbon footprint.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37792/tui-travel-reduced-carbon-emissions-by-8-targets-further-6/</link><pubDate>Sun, 9 August 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Extras offers financial failure cover to agents</title><description>It joins forces with IPP to help protect travellers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37525/holiday-extras-offers-financial-failure-cover-to-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel businesses under threat due to HSBC clamp down</title><description>Companies forced to stump up big cash sums or lose card processing facilities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37524/travel-businesses-under-threat-due-to-hsbc-clamp-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel businesses under threat due to bank clamp down</title><description>Companies forced to stump up big cash sums or lose card processing facilities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37523/travel-businesses-under-threat-due-to-bank-clamp-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Star celebrates lifting of cruise control</title><description>Mainland tour groups sailing into Taiwan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37522/star-celebrates-lifting-of-cruise-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Special industry offer from Blue Lagoon</title><description>Gold Club cruise deal in Fiji</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37521/special-industry-offer-from-blue-lagoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelmarvel's fly-free offer extended</title><description>Bonus for European river cruisers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37520/travelmarvels-fly-free-offer-extended/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fares head south along with Athena</title><description>Discounts for pension card holders on two cruises</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37519/fares-head-south-along-with-athena/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheers! P&amp;O sets the table again</title><description>Food and wine cruises to feature in 2010 programme</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37518/cheers-pampo-sets-the-table-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Call to dump domestic air travel</title><description>Let the train take the strain, urges transport boss</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37517/call-to-dump-domestic-air-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheap is the new sex</title><description>Okay, we wrote that just to get your attention. Did it work? Yeoh Siew Hoon tackles the question of cheap at a time when consumers want cheap and service providers are selling cheap.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37516/cheap-is-the-new-sex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air NZ opens gateway to central North Island</title><description>Trans-Tasman services to boost Rotorua and ski fields</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37515/air-nz-opens-gateway-to-central-north-island/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Accor extends Pullman brand in Asia</title><description>Hotel group commits to 17 hotels in the network</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37514/accor-extends-pullman-brand-in-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Malaysia Airlines' truly amazing comeback</title><description>Airline announces record net profit, extra services and new routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37513/malaysia-airlines-truly-amazing-comeback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sign up for Travel Industry Fantasy Football</title><description>TravelMole new media partner for C&amp;M Travel Recruitment competition</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37512/sign-up-for-travel-industry-fantasy-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ANZ to add Rotorua flights</title><description>Flights will go from Sydney, not just Auckland</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37511/anz-to-add-rotorua-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Twitter maps show where Brits are holidaying</title><description>See where British 'tweeters' are going this summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37510/twitter-maps-show-where-brits-are-holidaying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Golf operator makes acquisition</title><description>Further expansion planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37509/golf-operator-makes-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomas Cook faces legal action over 'hell hole' hotel</title><description>Directline Holidays, lowcostbeds.com and Ramsey Travel also face lawsuits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37508/thomas-cook-faces-legal-action-over-hell-hole-hotel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 7 August 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wind shear blamed for Ko Samui crash</title><description>Co-pilot remains in critical condition</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37363/wind-shear-blamed-for-ko-samui-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>We Make the Rules</title><description>Luke Clark has decided to make the news, not let it happen to him.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37362/we-make-the-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swire revs up sales with Abacus</title><description>Online Grand Prix packages make all the right connections</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37361/swire-revs-up-sales-with-abacus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Silversea unveils dates for agent roadshow</title><description>Roadshow starts on September 7</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37360/silversea-unveils-dates-for-agent-roadshow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair dumps Mondial as insurance provider</title><description>Airline switches to new partner</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37359/ryanair-dumps-mondial-as-insurance-provider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:20 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Specialist operator joins Travelife scheme</title><description>Independent urges others to follow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37358/specialist-operator-joins-travelife-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Search continues for missing passengers on Tonga ferry</title><description>New Zealand leads big air and sea rescue mission</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37357/search-continues-for-missing-passengers-on-tonga-ferry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad to launch new India route</title><description>Airline looking to add further Indian flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37356/etihad-to-launch-new-india-route/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Expotel looks to expand in MICE market</title><description>Possible acquisitions planned</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37355/expotel-looks-to-expand-in-mice-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US travel industry bracing for swine flu</title><description>Tourism leaders trying to get out word that swine flu impact is minimal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37354/us-travel-industry-bracing-for-swine-flu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean can be cheap for meeting-goers</title><description>Low air fares and reduced price hotels making Caribbean a mecca for meeting-goers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37353/caribbean-can-be-cheap-for-meeting-goers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers are getting leery of Internet arrangements</title><description>Travelers saying no-no to do-it-yourself</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37352/travelers-are-getting-leery-of-internet-arrangements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Some of world's strangest museums found in US</title><description>Must-see in Kansas: Barbed Wire Museum</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37351/some-of-worlds-strangest-museums-found-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline turbulence takes on new meaning</title><description>Are two airline incidents within a week a coincidence?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37350/airline-turbulence-takes-on-new-meaning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelers pick cruises over land-based vacations</title><description>Leisure travelers rate cruises over land-based vacations for various reasons</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37349/travelers-pick-cruises-over-land-based-vacations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flying high in theme park capital</title><description>Orlando's theme parks opening new attractions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37348/flying-high-in-theme-park-capital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Small businesses turning to barter in tough times</title><description>Trading services for travel is catching on</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37347/small-businesses-turning-to-barter-in-tough-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The Advantages of Group Traveling</title><description>Traveling in groups is cheaper and different generations traveling together would end up knowing and respecting each other.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37346/the-advantages-of-group-traveling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Anahita Residences &#xE2;&#x80;' The Best Deal In Mauritius</title><description>For Euro 350 per night, the guests can have a feel of paradise on the virgin island of Anahita Residences in Mauritius.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37345/anahita-residences-acenta-the-best-deal-in-mauritius/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Does Travel Insurance Really Help?</title><description>It gives peace of mind to the traveler and safeguards him from trip cancellation, lost baggage, travel delay, medical expenses and other mishaps.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37344/does-travel-insurance-really-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HSMAI and Dragon Trail Launch CHINAeCONNECT Seminar Series With First China Travel Social Media Boot Camp</title><description>Dragon Trail, in partnership with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), and ChinaTravelTrends.com launches the first of their</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37342/hsmai-and-dragon-trail-launch-chinaeconnect-seminar-series-with-first-china-travel-social-media-boot-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HSMAI AND DRAGON TRAIL LAUNCH CHINAeCONNECT SEMINAR SERIES WITH FIRST CHINA TRAVEL SOCIAL MEDIA BOOT CAMP</title><description>Dragon Trail, in partnership with the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), and ChinaTravelTrends.com launches the first of their</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37343/hsmai-and-dragon-trail-launch-chinaeconnect-seminar-series-with-first-china-travel-social-media-boot-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi changes London-Manchester schedules</title><description>New winter timetable means better connections, says airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37341/bmi-changes-london-manchester-schedules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New date and format for ITM conference</title><description>Paxman lined up for 2010 event</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37340/new-date-and-format-for-itm-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HRG's latest hotel survey</title><description>Hotel market continues to suffer from recession</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37339/hrgs-latest-hotel-survey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean islands start online marketing push</title><description>New look website for BVIs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37198/caribbean-islands-start-online-marketing-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New trade sales head for online supplier</title><description>New role for Natalie Wong</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37197/new-trade-sales-head-for-online-supplier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotelzon UK signed by TMC</title><description>Deal struck with Chelsea Travel Management</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37196/hotelzon-uk-signed-by-tmc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai resort airport re-opens after crash</title><description>Britons amongst those reportedly injured</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37195/thai-resort-airport-re-opens-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mixed domestic tourism picture emerging</title><description>Holiday numbers rise but business travel suffers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37194/mixed-domestic-tourism-picture-emerging/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tours programme adds more Eurostar connections</title><description>2010 Cosmos Tourama brochure published</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37193/tours-programme-adds-more-eurostar-connections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel sector suffering 'sharp' decline</title><description>Only rail travel seeing an improvement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37192/business-travel-sector-suffering-sharp-decline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Venture capital returns to the travel industry</title><description>Get Funded Show special report</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37191/venture-capital-returns-to-the-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Operator targets trade for first time</title><description>Italy programme first to be distributed via agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37190/operator-targets-trade-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Premium passengers down at BA</title><description>11% decline in July</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37189/premium-passengers-down-at-ba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline to serve trio of Iraqi cities</title><description>Gulf Air outlines new routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37188/airline-to-serve-trio-of-iraqi-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 5 August 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia to sell off 20 percent of the company</title><description>Buyers to be identified later</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37050/airasia-to-sell-off-20-percent-of-the-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Fernandes bluffing over Abu Dhabi hub?</title><description>Middle East move may be ploy to get Sydney approvals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37049/is-fernandes-bluffing-over-abu-dhabi-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TRENZ SPOTTING: What's happening in New Zealand</title><description>TravelMole revisits this year's TRENZ tourism show in Auckland to feature some of the exhibitors that caught the eye.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37048/trenz-spotting-whats-happening-in-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulf carrier claims record July</title><description>Etihad reports strong passenger figures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37047/gulf-carrier-claims-record-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Crystal ship in $25m revamp</title><description>Luxury vessel to enter dry dock next month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37046/crystal-ship-in-25m-revamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Foreign holiday sales have lift off</title><description>Monarch reports rise in holiday and flight-only sales</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37045/foreign-holiday-sales-have-lift-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai plane crashes into control tower</title><description>Tourists reportedly injured in Koh Samui accident</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37044/thai-plane-crashes-into-control-tower/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Beat the credit crunch with CSI Media's new initiative</title><description>Credit crunch solutions are being introduced by CSI Media for the travel industry via a new monthly payment initiative.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37043/beat-the-credit-crunch-with-csi-medias-new-initiative/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Homegrown terror could derail US tourism</title><description>Problem far more rampant than generally believed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37042/homegrown-terror-could-derail-us-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Uniworld offering new travel appreciation program</title><description>Grand prize is European river cruise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37041/uniworld-offering-new-travel-appreciation-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Where to find a cheap vacation</title><description>Cheapest and most expensive American cities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37040/where-to-find-a-cheap-vacation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Green pays off for hotels</title><description>New study shows green pays definite dividends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37039/green-pays-off-for-hotels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic airfares hit new low</title><description>'A flier's market'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37038/domestic-airfares-hit-new-low/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Technology creating more meetings</title><description>Gowing use of high-end virtual meeting rooms</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37037/technology-creating-more-meetings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Divorced? There's a cruise for you</title><description>Now there's a cruise or everyone</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37036/divorced-theres-a-cruise-for-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Sarasota</title><description>Beaches not only free thing in luxurious Florida ciy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37035/free-sarasota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etap-On-Line acquired</title><description>Business travel and expense management firm sold</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37034/etap-on-line-acquired/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Only the well off will be able to fly'</title><description>ABTA highlights impact on families of planned APD rise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37033/only-the-well-off-will-be-able-to-fly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AITO poll defies 'doom and gloom'</title><description>Poll of consumers and operators revealed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37032/aito-poll-defies-doom-and-gloom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New sun routes for budget airline</title><description>Tickets go on sale for new summer 2010 services</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37031/new-sun-routes-for-budget-airline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Environment 'having little impact on business travel'</title><description>But many business travellers believe airlines should be taxed to offset emissions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/37030/environment-having-little-impact-on-business-travel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 August 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>London hotels see rise in occupancy</title><description>But swine flu pandemic will 'inevitably impact'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36888/london-hotels-see-rise-in-occupancy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK events industry develops 'cohesive voice'</title><description>More joining Business Visits &amp; Events Partnership</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36887/uk-events-industry-develops-cohesive-voice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Freedom agents gain new training option</title><description>Members to have access to The Co-operative Travel's online learning system</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36886/freedom-agents-gain-new-training-option/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise line ups training on facilities for disabled</title><description>NCL adds online agent training module</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36885/cruise-line-ups-training-on-facilities-for-disabled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Target for cut in carbon emissions set by major operator</title><description>TUI Travel sets out 'green' agenda</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36884/target-for-cut-in-carbon-emissions-set-by-major-operator/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Recapitalisation for Stella Group</title><description>Corporate shake-up for parent of Global, Travel 2 and Travelbag</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36883/recapitalisation-for-stella-group/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cook's in premium brands revamp</title><description>New Style Connection created</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36882/cooks-in-premium-brands-revamp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>APD hike 'short-sighted' and should be scrapped</title><description>APD rises will backfire, global tourism body warns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36881/apd-hike-short-sighted-and-should-be-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruitment on the up</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Angus Chisholm, C&amp;M Travel Recruitment</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36880/recruitment-on-the-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bosses changing holiday plans in recession</title><description>Many top execs cancelling or rethinking summer break</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36879/bosses-changing-holiday-plans-in-recession/</link><pubDate>Mon, 3 August 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>&#xA3;100m Green Deal to Slash Energy Bills</title><description>Carbon Trust expands interest-free loans to help more UK hotels and B&amp;B's to participate cut carbon &#xE2;&#x80;' save money</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36747/apound100m-green-deal-to-slash-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Scottish Golf Course to Make Trump Green with Envy</title><description>For a full 18-hole golf course of international profile, this is certainly the greenest golf course in Scotland</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36746/scottish-golf-course-to-make-trump-green-with-envy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Rainforest Initiative Empowers Indigenous Peoples</title><description>One of Planeterra's community outreach projects is providing people with the skills to grow their own food and reforest the communities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36745/rainforest-initiative-empowers-indigenous-peoples/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Academic Sets Aviation Industry Challenge</title><description>The aviation industry is under increasing pressure to step up and make its contribution to the essential reductions in global emissions.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36744/academic-sets-aviation-industry-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TRAVELERS CASH INCENTIVE PROPOSED - TO STIMULATE ECONOMIES AND HELP POORER NATIONS, SAYS EXPERT</title><description>Travelers cash incentive proposed for travel to developing countries - tourists leave more cash than the UK Government gives in aid</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36743/travelers-cash-incentive-proposed-to-stimulate-economies-and-help-poorer-nations-says-expert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Rezidor Boss Ritter Gets Honorary Doctorate</title><description>Award for commitment to environmental issues, business ethics and to a positive organisational culture</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36742/rezidor-boss-ritter-gets-honorary-doctorate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sheryl Crow To Help Open USGBC's Greenbuild</title><description>Green Hotels featured at USGBC conference expected to get 25,000 attendees</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36741/sheryl-crow-to-help-open-usgbcs-greenbuild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Hotel Suite Design Competition Unveiled</title><description>The competition provides a platform for student and professional teams from around the world to present their approach to green hotel room interior design.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36740/sustainable-hotel-suite-design-competition-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Sun, 2 August 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TRAVEL STIMULATES ECONOMIES AND HELPS POORER NATIONS, SAYS EXPERT</title><description>British tourists take and leave more cash to island nations and most developing countries than the UK Government gives in aid</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36617/travel-stimulates-economies-and-helps-poorer-nations-says-expert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 1 August 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Japanese charter boost for TTNQ</title><description>Success for six-city travel trade mission</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36499/japanese-charter-boost-for-ttnq/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hosted buyers sought for ITE HCMC</title><description>Mekong countries take their products to market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36498/hosted-buyers-sought-for-ite-hcmc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Big loss for Singapore Airlines</title><description>First quarterly setback since SARS; full year loss predicted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36497/big-loss-for-singapore-airlines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Online tour bookings site prove a hit</title><description>Micro business takes Queensland's big prize</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36496/online-tour-bookings-site-prove-a-hit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>PATA 2009 Gold Awards winners announced</title><description>Four win Grand Awards</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36495/pata-2009-gold-awards-winners-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Feeling the warmth in SE Asia</title><description>ASEANTA Board backs new marketing campaign</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36494/feeling-the-warmth-in-se-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Western to launch three-day sale</title><description>Rooms discounted across the region</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36493/best-western-to-launch-three-day-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cunard Queens to rendezvous in Sydney, New York</title><description>Fares released for 2011 world voyages</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36492/cunard-queens-to-rendezvous-in-sydney-new-york/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise Council Announces 2009 Awards Event</title><description>Bigger venue chosen to meet pent-up demand</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36491/cruise-council-announces-2009-awards-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines continue to battle severe head winds</title><description>Asia Pacific carriers hit hard by swine flu fears</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36490/airlines-continue-to-battle-severe-head-winds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>MAS pins hopes on new airpass</title><description>Four coupon deal a boost for ASEAN tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36489/mas-pins-hopes-on-new-airpass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia X to launch hub in Middle East</title><description>People will say we are crazy, says CEO</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36488/airasia-x-to-launch-hub-in-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New UK face of German tourism</title><description>Director comes with cruise company background</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36487/new-uk-face-of-german-tourism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>German carrier pledges to cut costs</title><description>Dramatic plunge in first half profits reported</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36486/german-carrier-pledges-to-cut-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents see rise in last-minute bookings</title><description>Poor UK summer weather forecast gives sales boost</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36485/agents-see-rise-in-last-minute-bookings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Some stability on horizon for BA</title><description>But industry trading conditions still 'very difficult'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36484/some-stability-on-horizon-for-ba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Terror alert for tourists to Spain</title><description>ETA attack suspected at start of summer peak</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36483/terror-alert-for-tourists-to-spain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Newspaper white label deal for Expedia</title><description>Deal with The Guardian's website</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36482/newspaper-white-label-deal-for-expedia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates launches Australia Pass</title><description>Tie-up with Virgin Blue to drive visitors to the regions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36350/emirates-launches-australia-pass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>What's bugging you about your hotel?</title><description>Pan European poll uncovers hotel bugbears</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36349/whats-bugging-you-about-your-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Funded Show podcast library launched</title><description>Top experts share their views</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36348/get-funded-show-podcast-library-launched/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>In-flight food fight</title><description>More cost cutting by BA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36347/in-flight-food-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Canaries winter push by Ryanair</title><description>But airline warns that extension into next summer is dependent on continuation of airport charge discounts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36346/canaries-winter-push-by-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Major shareholding in Cook's to change hands?</title><description>Banks consider options for 43.9% stake</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36345/major-shareholding-in-cooks-to-change-hands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Numbers add up to creative packages</title><description>Lucky travel numbers add up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36344/numbers-add-up-to-creative-packages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Numbers add up to creative packages</title><description>Lucky travel numbers add up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36343/numbers-add-up-to-creative-packages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Where to go for free tourist insurance</title><description>Mexico trying to rebuild tourist image</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36342/where-to-go-for-free-tourist-insurance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Found: bright spot in ailing travel industry</title><description>Online travel bookings a bright spot in ailing industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36341/found-bright-spot-in-ailing-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Chef finds Detroit surprisingly tasty</title><description>No autos on the menu but you can eat well in Motor City</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36340/chef-finds-detroit-surprisingly-tasty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad to switch Heathrow terminals</title><description>Switch to T4 confirmed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36339/etihad-to-switch-heathrow-terminals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Unlike many other destinations, tourism is up here</title><description>Ruins of Troy among Turkey's lures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36338/unlike-many-other-destinations-tourism-is-up-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Unlike many other destinations, tourism is up here</title><description>Ruins of Troy among Turkey's lures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36337/unlike-many-other-destinations-tourism-is-up-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumers saying no to loyalty programs</title><description>Loyalty programs fading but future is bright</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36336/consumers-saying-no-to-loyalty-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumers saying no to loyalty programs</title><description>Loyalty programs fading but future is bright</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36335/consumers-saying-no-to-loyalty-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Consumers saying no to loyalty programs</title><description>Loyalty programs fading but future is bright</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36334/consumers-saying-no-to-loyalty-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Elephants trumpet elegant retreat</title><description>Termed ultimate in deluxe at US $4,758</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36333/elephants-trumpet-elegant-retreat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Support offered as airline is grounded</title><description>Italian carrier has licence suspended</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36332/support-offered-as-airline-is-grounded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bad news not just for business travelers</title><description>Cutbacks in business means leisure travelers will pay more</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36331/bad-news-not-just-for-business-travelers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bomb blast rocks Palma Nova</title><description>ETA attack suspected at start of summer peak</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36330/bomb-blast-rocks-palma-nova/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Doha carrier to raise European frequencies</title><description>Four cities to gain extra flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36193/doha-carrier-to-raise-european-frequencies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New launch at Thomson</title><description>Operator rides soft adventure trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36192/new-launch-at-thomson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New tour operations boss confirmed</title><description>New role created at tour operating arm of budget carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36191/new-tour-operations-boss-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>England wins rugby boost</title><description>Another gain for sports tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36190/england-wins-rugby-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Holidaybreak chief to stand down</title><description>Recruitment process for replacement underway</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36189/holidaybreak-chief-to-stand-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'We'll be one of the few airlines to make a profit'</title><description>Boss of low fares airline makes prediction despite tough trading conditions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36188/well-be-one-of-the-few-airlines-to-make-a-profit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>So much for the British barbecue summer</title><description>Operators barely hide their glee</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36187/so-much-for-the-british-barbecue-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Man with gun tackled at Gatwick</title><description>Police use Taser to disable suspect</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36186/man-with-gun-tackled-at-gatwick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Goodman teams up with Hays</title><description>Deal will extend distribution of cruises</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36185/goodman-teams-up-with-hays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swine flu throws cruise giant off financial course</title><description>Second quarter loss reported</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36184/swine-flu-throws-cruise-giant-off-financial-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 July 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Steve Price funeral details</title><description>Service to be held in Yorkshire</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36052/steve-price-funeral-details/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:02:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Death knell sounds for call centres?</title><description>Research finds people prefer email to phone</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36051/death-knell-sounds-for-call-centres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:02:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Guest column: Craig Moyes, WTM exhibition director</title><description>Travel chaos will not happen again, pledges WTM chief</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36050/guest-column-craig-moyes-wtm-exhibition-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:02:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Haggling mania takes over Brits</title><description>Holidaymakers no longer accepting first price for their trips</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36049/haggling-mania-takes-over-brits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swine flu crisis talks in pipeline</title><description>Industry leaders will meet with shadow tourism minister</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36048/swine-flu-crisis-talks-in-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Northern holiday hotspot hit by blaze</title><description>Blackpool tourists evacuated as fire devastates major hotel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36047/northern-holiday-hotspot-hit-by-blaze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer airport strikes loom</title><description>Immigration officers unhappy at new tasks as merger goes ahead</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36046/summer-airport-strikes-loom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hawaiian turns up the heat</title><description>New US mainland and inter-island fares</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36045/hawaiian-turns-up-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Blue to extend operations in Asia</title><description>Ongoing talks target regional destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36044/virgin-blue-to-extend-operations-in-asia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>QUOTE, UNQUOTE</title><description>From Malcom Maiden, writing in the West Australian</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36043/quote-unquote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>There's still some Blue sky for Virgin</title><description>Analysts agree: Pressure is off - for now</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36042/theres-still-some-blue-sky-for-virgin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air China offers new e-service</title><description>Online check-in now available from Bangkok</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36041/air-china-offers-new-e-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Promoting productivity, not luxury</title><description>Ritz-Carlton trying to lure meeting-goers with new program</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36040/promoting-productivity-not-luxury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Promoting productivity, not luxury</title><description>Ritz-Carlton trying to lure meeting-goers with new program</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36039/promoting-productivity-not-luxury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Promoting productivity, not luxury</title><description>Ritz-Carlton trying to lure meeting-goers with new program</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36038/promoting-productivity-not-luxury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines plan fewer and more expensive flights this fall</title><description>Airline fares going up, convenience going down</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36037/airlines-plan-fewer-and-more-expensive-flights-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The French put on a new face</title><description>"Smile Ambassadors" now on stage</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36036/the-french-put-on-a-new-face/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Playing in the sand: good for your health?</title><description>Warning: playing in the sand could be bad for your health</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36035/playing-in-the-sand-good-for-your-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Economy dictating where hotel guests stay</title><description>Hotel guests opt for independents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36034/economy-dictating-where-hotel-guests-stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest US trend: Britain's gastropubs</title><description>A food trend moving faster than Beatlemania</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36033/latest-us-trend-britains-gastropubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Internet advertising making a comeback?</title><description>'Less fear in the (advertising) marketplace'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36032/is-internet-advertising-making-a-comeback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel in China will eclipse US growth, study says</title><description>New study will help guide future marketing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36031/business-travel-in-china-will-eclipse-us-growth-study-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Grown up gappers emerge as recession trend</title><description>Newly redundant use opportunity to travel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36030/grown-up-gappers-emerge-as-recession-trend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New launch at Thompson</title><description>Operator rides soft adventure trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36029/new-launch-at-thompson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Some Twitter truths</title><description>Is it enough to use the social media site just to broadcast your ads?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/36028/some-twitter-truths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>London Biggest New Hotel to be SuperGreen</title><description>The largest hotel ever built in London will bottle a million bottles of its own water every year for its guests.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35894/london-biggest-new-hotel-to-be-supergreen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Willard Intercontinental CSR Report follows Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria</title><description>The hotel even offers guests a "Going Green" Guide in partnership with Xerox, offered online at the hotel's Web site, or on recycled paper.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35893/willard-intercontinental-csr-report-follows-global-sustainable-tourism-criteria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Monarch staff switch roles</title><description>Training scheme aims to show workers all aspects of the airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35892/monarch-staff-switch-roles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New P&amp;O Cruises boss to take figurehead role</title><description>Cruise chief steps up to the plate</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35891/new-pampo-cruises-boss-to-take-figurehead-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrity bosses gun for UK cruise rivals</title><description>Ex-Southampton battle breaks out</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35890/celebrity-bosses-gun-for-uk-cruise-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fuel costs and higher passenger levels help Ryanair out</title><description>Budget carrier performs well but stays cautious</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35889/fuel-costs-and-higher-passenger-levels-help-ryanair-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK hotel occupancy and rates still suffering</title><description>But there's hope in Edinburgh</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35888/uk-hotel-occupancy-and-rates-still-suffering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Welcome, would you like Internet or breakfast?</title><description>Yeoh Siew Hoon wishes hotels would give customers the choices that meet their needs, rather than the other way round.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35887/welcome-would-you-like-internet-or-breakfast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Specialise, build customer loyalty and train to cut cost of error</title><description>How to sell travel in a weak economy &#xE2;&#x80;' experts share some tips in a webinar organised by IATA and TravelMole.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35886/specialise-build-customer-loyalty-and-train-to-cut-cost-of-error/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dragons in Bali? No way, says Komodo</title><description>Anger as officials sanction move to Safari Park</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35885/dragons-in-bali-no-way-says-komodo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Europe puts on its public face</title><description>Wholesalers showcase their products at three travel shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35884/europe-puts-on-its-public-face/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Accor double clicks in Singapore</title><description>Three hotels, two complimentary offers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35883/accor-double-clicks-in-singapore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Boeing faces up to one of its biggest critics</title><description>Qatar CEO fumes over Dreamliner nightmare</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35882/boeing-faces-up-to-one-of-its-biggest-critics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 July 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>LAST WEEK OF SPECIAL OFFER TO HEAR TOP SPEAKERS AT MASTERCLASS</title><description>The intensive masterclass is created specifically to deliver critical sustainable market advantage for destinations, accommodation providers, operators and agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35748/last-week-of-special-offer-to-hear-top-speakers-at-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>FREE OFFER FOR VISION READERS - SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MONTHLY REPORT</title><description>Each of the ten challenges outlined represents at least one major commercial opportunity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35747/free-offer-for-vision-readers-sustainable-tourism-monthly-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Tourism Network Grows to 100 Countries</title><description>In contrast to the tales of hardship emerging from other sectors of the tourism industry, whl.travel is all about growth, very busy moving from strength to strength.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35746/sustainable-tourism-network-grows-to-100-countries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Focus on Sustainable Tourism for Hebridean</title><description>Hebridean Princess shops for food locally, featuring Locharber smoked soft cheese, Lanark Blue, Isle of Mull Cheddar, Caboc and Gruth Dhu among others.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35745/food-focus-on-sustainable-tourism-for-hebridean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wales Gets &#xA3;17m EU Money for Sustainable Coastal Tourism</title><description>Seven multiactivity Centres of Excellence in sustainable coastal tourism to be created.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35744/wales-gets-apound17m-eu-money-for-sustainable-coastal-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>London' Biggest New Hotel to be SuperGreen</title><description>The largest hotel ever built in London will bottle a million bottles of its own water every year for its guests.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35743/london-biggest-new-hotel-to-be-supergreen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Willard Intercontinental's CSR Report follows Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria</title><description>The hotel even offers guests a "Going Green" Guide in partnership with Xerox, offered online at the hotel's Web site, or on recycled 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Survey: New Generation of Corporate Leaders Emerge to Lead Sustainability Stakes</title><description>thought leaders across the world view corporate leadership on sustainability to be far behind that of NGOs and social entrepreneurs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35739/survey-new-generation-of-corporate-leaders-emerge-to-lead-sustainability-stakes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>1Billion Euros for Spain Sustainable Tourism</title><description>Food, wine, culture, inland destinations and environment targeted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35738/1billion-euros-for-spain-sustainable-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 July 2009 22:00:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel failures drop in second quarter</title><description>But PwC warns of shock-waves this autumn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35617/travel-failures-drop-in-second-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New marketing director for VisitBritain</title><description>Change of role for regional director</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35494/new-marketing-director-for-visitbritain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:01:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Brits looking at ways to cut holiday spend</title><description>Amex report unveils the sacrifices holidaymakers plan to make</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35493/brits-looking-at-ways-to-cut-holiday-spend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:01:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents urged to help passengers claim in BA/Virgin price-fixing case</title><description>Claims so far are just tip of the iceberg, says law firm</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35492/agents-urged-to-help-passengers-claim-in-bavirgin-price-fixing-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA talks with unions break down</title><description>Two-week cooling off period starts now</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35491/ba-talks-with-unions-break-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Turnover doubles for youtravel.com</title><description>Nichols signals aggressive international expansion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35490/turnover-doubles-for-youtravelcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>One in A Million winner named</title><description>Luxury NZ holiday for one lucky lady</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35489/one-in-a-million-winner-named/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Critical time for AirAsiaX and AirAsia</title><description>Azran: Merger will let AirAsia tap into long-haul markets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35488/critical-time-for-airasiax-and-airasia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swine Flu and Flying Q&amp;A</title><description>What to tell your clients about the risks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35487/swine-flu-and-flying-qampa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hold the front page" &#xE2;&#x80;' oh, that's so yesterday</title><description>Some words have disappeared forever in our tweet new world, reminisces Yeoh Siew Hoon.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35486/hold-the-front-pagequot-acenta-oh-thats-so-yesterday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pent-up travel 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British Travel Awards</title><description>Cast your vote online now</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35482/voting-opens-for-british-travel-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>How the Jakarta hotel bombers hoodwinked security</title><description>Police to secure Jakarta luxury hotels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35481/how-the-jakarta-hotel-bombers-hoodwinked-security/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New London office for Valencia</title><description>Spanish region targets British market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35480/new-london-office-for-valencia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dealchecker appoints non-exec director</title><description>LOVEFiLM.com founder joins travel search engine</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35479/dealchecker-appoints-non-exec-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA to hold fraud seminar</title><description>London seminar will tackle all aspects of travel fraud</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35478/abta-to-hold-fraud-seminar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrity introduces new life experiences</title><description>Passengers can learn Photoshop, itunes and how to be a sous chef</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35477/celebrity-introduces-new-life-experiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gatwick closed after emergency landing</title><description>Flybe flight had to be diverted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35476/gatwick-closed-after-emergency-landing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gatwick closes after emergency landing</title><description>Flybe flight had to be diverted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35475/gatwick-closes-after-emergency-landing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>This lady is Flyin' with Hawaiian</title><description>Honolulu and Hyatt for prizewinner</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35326/this-lady-is-flyin-with-hawaiian/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Continental in the soup</title><description>Passengers slugged with new charges</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35325/continental-in-the-soup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Emirates pings Aussies, spares the others</title><description>Airfare hike is ex-Australia only</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35324/emirates-pings-aussies-spares-the-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>GHM appoints See Soo Eng as vice president sales</title><description>Luxury group flags nine resorts in the pipeline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35323/ghm-appoints-see-soo-eng-as-vice-president-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB Asia registrations defy downturn</title><description>SMO numbers down but overall interest grows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35322/itb-asia-registrations-defy-downturn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Novotel lands at Auckland Airport</title><description>New Accor property to open in time for Rugby World Cup</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35321/novotel-lands-at-auckland-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin, Delta deal faces more turbulence</title><description>Opposition builds to proposed trans-Pacific agreement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35320/virgin-delta-deal-faces-more-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New UK head for Emirates</title><description>Vic Sheppard to retire after 13 years</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35319/new-uk-head-for-emirates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ACE appoints new director</title><description>Director takes over role in the autumn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35318/ace-appoints-new-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangkok orders crackdown on airport gangs</title><description>Duty free shopping scams under investigation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35317/bangkok-orders-crackdown-on-airport-gangs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>EasyJet releases seats earlier</title><description>Flights up to end June 2010 can now be bought on selected routes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35316/easyjet-releases-seats-earlier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelmole Guest Comment: Global downturn reshaping European air sector</title><description>By Euromonitor International travel &amp; tourism analyst Angelo Rossini</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35315/travelmole-guest-comment-global-downturn-reshaping-european-air-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>St. Regis: back to the beleaguered bank</title><description>Infamous luxury hotel latest victim of tough tmes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35314/st-regis-back-to-the-beleaguered-bank/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bangkok orders crackdown on airport gangs</title><description>Duty free shopping scams under investigation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35313/bangkok-orders-crackdown-on-airport-gangs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline crashes reach alarming levels</title><description>Airline travel: still safe?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35312/airline-crashes-reach-alarming-levels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Finally, DC gets headquarters hotel</title><description>Convention hotel expected to spur DC tourist development</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35311/finally-dc-gets-headquarters-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>"No" is big word in today's travel climate</title><description>No, no, no, say tourism officials</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35310/quotnoquot-is-big-word-in-todays-travel-climate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>In cruising, size matters</title><description>Even river ships getting larger as part of bigger is better trend</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35309/in-cruising-size-matters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>$9 fares never got off the ground</title><description>Why Jet Amrica never flew</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35308/9-fares-never-got-off-the-ground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Falling prices a chance to promote better rates</title><description>Using value ads to promote tourism business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35307/falling-prices-a-chance-to-promote-better-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cutting rates to $30,000 a week</title><description>How to reduce costs by 20 percent without cutting service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35306/cutting-rates-to-30000-a-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cutting rates to $30,000 a week</title><description>How to reduce costs by 20 percent without cutting service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35305/cutting-rates-to-30000-a-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jakarta making quick recovery after bomb attacks, says UNWTO</title><description>Government and travel industry praised for handling of crisis</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35304/jakarta-making-quick-recovery-after-bomb-attacks-says-unwto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Family-owned agency fails</title><description>ABTA cruise specialist could not cope with pressures of discounting</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35303/family-owned-agency-fails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cook's currency comparison move</title><description>Branches to compare cost of foreign currency</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35159/cooks-currency-comparison-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Amex retains major retailer's account</title><description>Deal extended after competitive tender</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35158/amex-retains-major-retailers-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New flights to Fiji</title><description>Service starts December</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35157/new-flights-to-fiji/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Three new brochures launched by Thomas Cook</title><description>Bulgaria and Kenya added to all-inclusive brochure</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35156/three-new-brochures-launched-by-thomas-cook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson threatened with legal action over cruise outbreak</title><description>Law firms urges Thomson to admit liability</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35155/thomson-threatened-with-legal-action-over-cruise-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Etihad unveils new route</title><description>Service starts end of September</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35154/etihad-unveils-new-route/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Birmingham gets new flights</title><description>Greek airline chooses Midlands for first UK services</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35153/birmingham-gets-new-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>41% are 'mildly concerned' about threat of swine flu when travelling</title><description>HolidayExtras poll measures customer concerns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35152/41-are-mildly-concerned-about-threat-of-swine-flu-when-travelling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New London flight for Aer Lingus</title><description>Service starts in October</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35151/new-london-flight-for-aer-lingus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>787 development back on track, says Boeing</title><description>Solution found to technical problem</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35150/787-development-back-on-track-says-boeing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson responds to lawsuit threat</title><description>Law firm threatens legal action after norovirus outbreak on cruise</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35149/thomson-responds-to-lawsuit-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>new interview with Barbara Messing</title><description>In TravelMole's ongoing interviews with people in the travel business, David Wilkening talked with Barbara Messing, vice president of Travel-Ticker.com.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35148/new-interview-with-barbara-messing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New interview with Barbara Messing</title><description>Barbara Messing discusses travel trends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35147/new-interview-with-barbara-messing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 July 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Majority of passengers prepared to pay for convenience</title><description>Poll shows almost half prepared to pay more</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35005/majority-of-passengers-prepared-to-pay-for-convenience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Many passengers prepared to pay for convenience</title><description>Poll shows almost half prepared to pay more</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35004/many-passengers-prepared-to-pay-for-convenience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>QE2 on move to Cape Town</title><description>Historic vessel becoming floating hotel in time for World Cup</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35003/qe2-on-move-to-cape-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Call to expand scope of ATOL protection</title><description>Action urged after 46 failures in past year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35002/call-to-expand-scope-of-atol-protection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Politics makes strange travelers</title><description>Texas Sen. "Big John" Cornyn racked up the biggest travel bill of any senator during the last six months: $152,000, according to state newspapers.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35001/politics-makes-strange-travelers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Moon mainly for millionaires but hotel packages are down to earth</title><description>With this month's anniversary of Neil Armstrong's becoming the first human to walk on the moon, what are your chances of being a tourist there?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/35000/moon-mainly-for-millionaires-but-hotel-packages-are-down-to-earth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Get healthy, swim in the Dead Sea</title><description>The mostly desert kingdom of Jordan is looking to the US to tap into the multi-billion dollar medical tourism market.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34999/get-healthy-swim-in-the-dead-sea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Want a job on a cruise ship?</title><description>Wine and cheese sommelier? Gentleman host? CruiseCompete suggests some ways to change careers and get a dream job: working on a cruise ship. A few:</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34998/want-a-job-on-a-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting a good night's sleep at the airport</title><description>Anyone who has the misfortune of sleeping at an airport will want to know this: There's no rest at Paris Charles de Gaulle but you can get a good nights' sleep at Singapore's Changi.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34997/getting-a-good-nights-sleep-at-the-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline flyers may soon be paying by pound</title><description>With rising fuel prices, airline passengers might look forward to paying by the pound. Sound far-fetched?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34996/airline-flyers-may-soon-be-paying-by-pound/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US taxpayers anteing up for little-used airports</title><description>Virtually no one's heard of the village of Ouzinkie, which is one of the remotest outposts in the entire US. Yet the local airport is home to a new $15 million airport paid for by taxpayers.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34995/us-taxpayers-anteing-up-for-little-used-airports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pranksters promote hotel damage</title><description>The woman in a hotel room near Orlando International Airport was called by someone who claimed to be a front-desk clerk. There was a gas leak in their room. The hostel guest frantically relayed information to her husband about smashing the windows of their room with a toilet.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34994/pranksters-promote-hotel-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>United to trim international flights</title><description>Carrier taking 'aggressive action' to prepare for recovery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34993/united-to-trim-international-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Comtec in company restructure</title><description>New business units created</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34992/comtec-in-company-restructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New version of travel search engine unveiled</title><description>nowfly.co.uk enhanced</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34991/new-version-of-travel-search-engine-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cook's in currency comparison move</title><description>Branches to compare cost of foreign currency</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34990/cooks-in-currency-comparison-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair slashes Stansted flights</title><description>O'Leary hits out at airport charges and APD hike</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34989/ryanair-slashes-stansted-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Confusion reigns over APD changes</title><description>TravelMole poll reveals that less than 30% understand changes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34988/confusion-reigns-over-apd-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>APD hike to hit long haul fly-cruise business</title><description>PSA adds weight to ABTA campaign calling for rethink on APD hike</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34987/apd-hike-to-hit-long-haul-fly-cruise-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>We don't know where we're going on holiday</title><description>Confusion over holiday destinations highlighted by airline survey</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34844/we-dont-know-where-were-going-on-holiday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eurocamp introduces mountain lodges</title><description>Self-catering accommodation in French mountain spa village</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34843/eurocamp-introduces-mountain-lodges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Continental CEO to step down</title><description>Larry Kellner to leave after 14 years</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34842/continental-ceo-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi flags home port potential</title><description>UAE capital evaluates potential for becoming a home port for cruise ships</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34841/abu-dhabi-flags-home-port-potential/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Confidence returning to holiday market &#xE2;&#x80;' report claims</title><description>Study of foreign currency sales charts growth trends</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34840/confidence-returning-to-holiday-market-acenta-report-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Swine flu threat to summer holiday travel'</title><description>Government tells people not to travel home from abroad if suffering from virus</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34839/swine-flu-threat-to-summer-holiday-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Single portal for round the world flight bookings</title><description>Star Alliance introduces online booking for RTW fares</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34838/single-portal-for-round-the-world-flight-bookings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Majority of passengers still want convenience</title><description>Poll shows almost half prepared to pay more</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34837/majority-of-passengers-still-want-convenience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cunard boss takes charge of P&amp;O Cruises</title><description>Management changes at Carnival UK come prior to phasing out of Ocean Village</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34836/cunard-boss-takes-charge-of-pampo-cruises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Domestic accommodation ratings to be reviewed</title><description>Consumers need educating about Gold and Silver excellence awards alongside star ratings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34834/domestic-accommodation-ratings-to-be-reviewed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tailor-made operator's new Dolphin technology "cuts the time taken to manage complex itineraries in half".</title><description>Specialist tour operator Italian Journeys' use of Dolphin has significantly streamlined the selling and management of complex, multi-sector, itineraries.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34835/tailor-made-operators-new-dolphin-technology-quotcuts-the-time-taken-to-manage-complex-itineraries-in-halfquot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Enable Holidays expands range</title><description>Detailed audit of new proprties conducted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34833/enable-holidays-expands-range/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomas Cook ties up exclusive Turkish hotels deal</title><description>Becomes only UK operator to feature two Lykia Group resorts next summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34832/thomas-cook-ties-up-exclusive-turkish-hotels-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Steve Price passes away</title><description>Industry veteran dies after short illness</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34831/steve-price-passes-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 July 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>60 story 5 star Eco Hotel for China</title><description>Raffles City to be LEED Gold Certification</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34692/60-story-5-star-eco-hotel-for-china/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CSR Marketer and Campaigner to Present at Sustainable Tourism Masterclass</title><description>The intensive masterclass is created specifically to deliver critical sustainable market advantage for destinations, accommodation providers, operators and agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34691/csr-marketer-and-campaigner-to-present-at-sustainable-tourism-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>COLD WATER TURNING TO COLD HARD CASH</title><description>Development experts have unveiled some of the world's most innovative technologies using cold sea water.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34690/cold-water-turning-to-cold-hard-cash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Costa Rica Tops Happy Nations List</title><description>Latin America wins 9 of top 10 Happy Slots</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34689/costa-rica-tops-happy-nations-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>How Green is Your Valet?</title><description>A recent TripAdvisor survey found that 34% would pay extra to stay in an environmentally friendly hotel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34688/how-green-is-your-valet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>IHG Opens Indigo First LEED Hotel</title><description>Working with a talented team of local artists, the hotel has captured the sun-kissed character and inviting coastal culture of the San Diego region</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34687/ihg-opens-indigo-first-leed-hotel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK OPENED</title><description>Benefits include the eco-friendly addition of 24,000 native trees, native grasses, 113-acres of aquatic habitat and 300-acres of riparian habitat</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34686/san-antonio-river-walk-opened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Ten Geotourism Finalists Unveiled</title><description>Geotourism Challenge names top 10 from 611 global entries</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34685/top-ten-geotourism-finalists-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TRAIN UP AIR DOWN</title><description>Technical advances and marketing make rail more successful in UK and Europe</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34684/train-up-air-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MONTHLY REPORT - FREE OFFER FOR VISION READERS</title><description>Each of the ten challenges outlined represents at least one major commercial opportunity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34683/sustainable-tourism-monthly-report-free-offer-for-vision-readers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 July 2009 22:00:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>United move could cost consumers $2 billion</title><description>United Airlines' move to force some agents to pay credit-card fees when their customers buy tickets with plastic is certainly a "trial balloon" but it raises a question for agents and consumers: will it catch on with other carriers?d cost consumers $2 billion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34427/united-move-could-cost-consumers-2-billion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Kids eat free at Ritz</title><description>In the past, all-you-can-eat meals were generally associated with budget hotels. But these days, even upscale chains hungry for customers have adopted the practice.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34426/kids-eat-free-at-ritz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sun coming through plane's ceiling</title><description>Investigators are still looking at 200 of Southwest Airlines' 737 aircraft after a jet was forced to make an emergency landing when horrified passengers discovered a hole in the plane's fuselage.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34425/sun-coming-through-planes-ceiling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Everyone's gay in Amsterdam</title><description>The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC) unveiled its new slogan that is not necessarily aimed at gays. Tourism officials say "Everyone's Gay in Amsterdam" is targeted at all segments of the market.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34424/everyones-gay-in-amsterdam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wilderness resort: make us a deal</title><description>The Clayoquot Wilderness Resort in Tonfino has started asking its "glamping" (glamorous camping) guests) to design their own vacations.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34423/wilderness-resort-make-us-a-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Four-star hotels: under $100&#xE2;&#x80;&#xA6;under $50?</title><description>If you don't believe hotels are offering deep discounts to attract guests in tough times, consider a few deals with CheapOstay for four-star hotels:</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34422/four-star-hotels-under-100acentaabrvbarunder-50/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Just say no to 'staycations'</title><description>"Staycations" recently became so popular the term appeared in dictionaries such as Merriam-Webster's, but there's a backlash.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34421/just-say-no-to-staycations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sabre guides agents into Internet arena</title><description>Consumers book online, agents snap up the commission</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34420/sabre-guides-agents-into-internet-arena/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Zealand may fall short of World Cup beds</title><description>Horwath survey reveals need for cruise ship accommodation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34419/new-zealand-may-fall-short-of-world-cup-beds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>China executives for Asian Aerospace</title><description>Congress to focus on current aviation issues</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34418/china-executives-for-asian-aerospace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Abu Dhabi flags home port potential</title><description>More ship visits encourage market study</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34417/abu-dhabi-flags-home-port-potential/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel By Appointment renews Galileo deal</title><description>Independent TMC extends long-term arrangement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34416/travel-by-appointment-renews-galileo-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Teletext to exit analogue TV two years early</title><description>Company to focus on travel websites</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34415/teletext-to-exit-analogue-tv-two-years-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday rush overseas gets underway</title><description>But late deals still available for those able to be flexible, ABTA says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34414/holiday-rush-overseas-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA moves to raise &#xA3;600m</title><description>Airline reveals &#xA3;100m first quarter operating loss</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34413/ba-moves-to-raise-apound600m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eye witness: I saw suicide bomber</title><description>High security not enough to stop terrorists</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34412/eye-witness-i-saw-suicide-bomber/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BREAKING NEWS: Jakarta bomb blasts hit luxury hotels</title><description>Casualties in Marriott, Ritz Carlton blasts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34411/breaking-news-jakarta-bomb-blasts-hit-luxury-hotels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI air chief to head Aer Lingus</title><description>Candidate with 'proven track record' chosen</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34410/tui-air-chief-to-head-aer-lingus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Golf competition winner announced</title><description>Winner spent a day at Open in Turnberry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34409/open-golf-competition-winner-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 July 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>XYKA launches affiliate partner reservation system for AdventureLink</title><description>AdventureLink has launched a new affiliate partner reservation system with technology assistance from XYKA.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34267/xyka-launches-affiliate-partner-reservation-system-for-adventurelink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Five star hotels are like legacy airlines, says AirAsia's marketing boss</title><description>Rate parity? What is that?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34266/five-star-hotels-are-like-legacy-airlines-says-airasias-marketing-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:01:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>PATA fears swine flu impact on SE Asia</title><description>Arrivals to fall further as governments mull preventative measures</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34265/pata-fears-swine-flu-impact-on-se-asia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Let Accor make your day with a Peugeot</title><description>Travel industry invited to Australia's largest hotel trade expo</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34264/let-accor-make-your-day-with-a-peugeot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Costa sets course for Taiwan</title><description>Cruises from Hong Kong to start in new year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34263/costa-sets-course-for-taiwan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline resumes Scottish link</title><description>Glasgow regains Iceland connection</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34262/airline-resumes-scottish-link/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ex-WTM boss launches travel club</title><description>Former Reed Exhibitions chief has new venture</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34261/ex-wtm-boss-launches-travel-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Insight into world's biggest banking failure planned for Travel Convention</title><description>ABTA outlines details of October event with new seminar</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34260/insight-into-worlds-biggest-banking-failure-planned-for-travel-convention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK visitor arrivals slump in May</title><description>Serious decline in business travel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34259/uk-visitor-arrivals-slump-in-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Norway route from Ryanair</title><description>Airline to fly to airport 50kms away from Oslo</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34258/new-norway-route-from-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelMole and Angels Den strategic partners for Get Funded Show</title><description>Only 24 places available to pitch ideas to serial travel entrepreneurs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34257/travelmole-and-angels-den-strategic-partners-for-get-funded-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ATOL levy to rise to &#xA3;2.50</title><description>Reaction to &#xA3;1.50 hike in October</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34256/atol-levy-to-rise-to-apound250/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Collective action urged to fight APD</title><description>New ABTA Chairman calls for united front against hikes in fee</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34255/collective-action-urged-to-fight-apd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>World's first pet-only airline launches</title><description>See photos of how pets travel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34111/worlds-first-pet-only-airline-launches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:01:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>World tourism down by 8%</title><description>Drop in bookings bigger than expected</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34110/world-tourism-down-by-8/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lobbying needs to change, claims UNWTO</title><description>Demanding a fall in APD doesn't work, claims body</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34109/lobbying-needs-to-change-claims-unwto/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eurostar ticket sales down</title><description>Rail operator feels pinch as banks tighten belts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34108/eurostar-ticket-sales-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Card provider launches website with Lonely Planet</title><description>Site will offer exclusive deals to 10 destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34107/card-provider-launches-website-with-lonely-planet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA set to scale back business cabins</title><description>Premium travel may never recover, says BA chairman</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34106/ba-set-to-scale-back-business-cabins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TUI makes purchase</title><description>Student specialist joins TUI fold</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34105/tui-makes-purchase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SIA puts A380 on another route</title><description>Sixth city in the airline's network gets super-jumbo</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34104/sia-puts-a380-on-another-route/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelmole Guest Comment: Don't let the recruitment process damage your brand</title><description>Matthew Gardiner at HARP wallen outlines how to avoid the wrath of a disgruntled candidate</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34103/travelmole-guest-comment-dont-let-the-recruitment-process-damage-your-brand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Choice ditches hotels as brand standards are elevated</title><description>Franchise group shakes up UK portfolio</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34102/choice-ditches-hotels-as-brand-standards-are-elevated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrity unveils programme for Equinox arrival</title><description>Travel trade will be major part of two-week celebrations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34101/celebrity-unveils-programme-for-equinox-arrival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Nutley launches travel club</title><description>Former Reed boss has new venture</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34100/nutley-launches-travel-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Vote now for Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos awards</title><description>ITE HCMC to reward top performers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34099/vote-now-for-cambodia-vietnam-laos-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>How to tackle the OTAs, by Amadeus</title><description>Smart agents can use Internet to build business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34098/how-to-tackle-the-otas-by-amadeus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TAT: Security Act in Phuket will not impact on tourists</title><description>ASEAN summit to be shielded from protestors</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34097/tat-security-act-in-phuket-will-not-impact-on-tourists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Garuda, Air Astana given EU blessing</title><description>Four Indonesian carriers, only one Kazakhstan carrier cleared to fly</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34096/garuda-air-astana-given-eu-blessing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Asia defers new Airbus deliveries</title><description>We have no problems with funding, claims CEO Fernandes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34095/air-asia-defers-new-airbus-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Indian minister under fire for AI losses</title><description>Government plans equity, loan support</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/34094/indian-minister-under-fire-for-ai-losses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>&#xA3;1 seat offer from Ryanair</title><description>Sale ends midnight Thursday</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33951/apound1-seat-offer-from-ryanair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Report says third Heathrow runway would add &#xA3;30bn to UK economy</title><description>'Time is money', says David Frost</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33950/report-says-third-heathrow-runway-would-add-apound30bn-to-uk-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caged lemmings set to greet BA execs at AGM today</title><description>Angry workers plan protest against job cuts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33949/caged-lemmings-set-to-greet-ba-execs-at-agm-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Yorkshire agent signs up to new Advantage scheme</title><description>Two more agents due to take on Managed Services in next few weeks</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33948/yorkshire-agent-signs-up-to-new-advantage-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Next snake victims: Tourists?</title><description>In the wake of a giant pet python breaking out of a cage to kill a small child in Florida, there's growing concern among US legislators over a variety of unwelcome invasive species that may threaten local residents as well as visitors.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33947/next-snake-victims-tourists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Price-fixing trial update</title><description>Trial scheduled for January</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33946/price-fixing-trial-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Will other airlines follow United?</title><description>United Airlines' move to force some agents to pay credit-card fees when their customers buy tickets with plastic is certainly a "trial balloon" but will it catch on with other carriers?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33945/will-other-airlines-follow-united/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TSA uncovers "dangerous" mangoes</title><description>Latest example of TSA in action: X-ray equipment used by screeners leads to a Columbus, Ohio airport summoning a bomb squad to detonate a suspicious item that turns out to be pickled mangoes.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33944/tsa-uncovers-quotdangerousquot-mangoes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The French join the "Ugly Americans"</title><description>Forget the "Ugly Americans." It's the French who are the world's worst tourists.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33943/the-french-join-the-quotugly-americansquot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hpt water over beach behavor</title><description>The most common beach violations are hogging chairs, urinating in the water and littering. The most annoying complaints are about loud music and smoking.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33942/hpt-water-over-beach-behavor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot water over beach behavior</title><description>The most common beach violations are hogging chairs, urinating in the water and littering</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33941/hot-water-over-beach-behavior/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Historic low fares bringing Americans down under</title><description>Australia is again the most favorable vacation destination for Americans outside of the United States -- if cost was not a consideration -- re-capturing a spot it has held for 11 of the past 12 years.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33940/historic-low-fares-bringing-americans-down-under/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Miami offers conventioneers new perks</title><description>Miami offers conventioneers new perks Miami and the Beaches launched a new incentive program called MIA-ROI which provides credits, reduced hotel rates and other perks for associations. Highlights include:</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33939/miami-offers-conventioneers-new-perks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruising? That's not traveling</title><description>Cruising? That's not traveling</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33938/cruising-thats-not-traveling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Shearings raises Christmas capacity</title><description>Bookings up by as much as 29%</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33937/shearings-raises-christmas-capacity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Win tickets to see Tiger Woods at Turnberry</title><description>Deadline for entries closes at 6pm tonight</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33936/win-tickets-to-see-tiger-woods-at-turnberry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mandarin Oriental director joins Oberoi</title><description>High profile hotelier switches to rival</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33935/mandarin-oriental-director-joins-oberoi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 July 2009 22:00:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ROADMAP FOR RECOVERY SOUGHT</title><description>The meeting is to address sustainable tourism, credit crunch, negative growth, mounting unemployment, climate change and poverty alleviation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33797/sustainable-tourism-roadmap-for-recovery-sought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Oz fares to be based on Ashes cricket scores</title><description>BA and Qantas stoke up Ashes rivallry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33796/oz-fares-to-be-based-on-ashes-cricket-scores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Finnair strengthens multi-channel distribution</title><description>Full content deal struck with Travelport GDS</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33795/finnair-strengthens-multi-channel-distribution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Prices slashed by luxury line</title><description>Selected Med cruise-only rates more than halved</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33794/prices-slashed-by-luxury-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Monarch extends online check-in</title><description>Service now available on inbound flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33793/monarch-extends-online-check-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Star switch by autumn for Continental</title><description>US carrier gains approval to move out of SkyTeam grouping</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33792/star-switch-by-autumn-for-continental/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swine flu fears hit Cathay carryings</title><description>Hong Kong airline suffers sharp fall in June carryings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33791/swine-flu-fears-hit-cathay-carryings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA 'price fixing' case due to start today</title><description>Airline head of sales and three ex-executives due in court</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33790/ba-price-fixing-case-due-to-start-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Swiss ski air route unveiled</title><description>Direct winter flights launched from UK</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33789/new-swiss-ski-air-route-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Operator expands with dedicated Africa brochure</title><description>Kenya recovery sparks Hayes &amp; Jarvis move</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33788/operator-expands-with-dedicated-africa-brochure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Swan Hellenic returns to Far East</title><description>Minerva to move from winter Antarctic schedule</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33787/swan-hellenic-returns-to-far-east/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Freedom opts for domestic conference</title><description>Agency group to stage event in Manchester</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33786/freedom-opts-for-domestic-conference/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Death of Commodore operations director</title><description>Jolanta Mansour dies following battle with cancer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33785/death-of-commodore-operations-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Latest World Cup ticket sales revealed</title><description>South Africa tourism minister updates UK operators at meeting in London</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33784/latest-world-cup-ticket-sales-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Norwegian Epic takes to the water</title><description>4,200-passenger vessel pictured at float out ceremony</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33783/norwegian-epic-takes-to-the-water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Libra moves into Jordan</title><description>New programme starts in September</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33782/libra-moves-into-jordan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bali immigration officials under investigation</title><description>Corruption body probes visa payment irregularities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33781/bali-immigration-officials-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>United Airlines hits the wrong note with musician</title><description>Revenge on YouTube after airline broke his guitar.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33780/united-airlines-hits-the-wrong-note-with-musician/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Happiness is a rain shower</title><description>Can money buy happiness? Well, it sure can change the weather. Yeoh Siew Hoon goes in search of happiness, peace and rain.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33779/happiness-is-a-rain-shower/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 July 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel company fails</title><description>ABTA member and ATOL holder collapses</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33637/business-travel-company-fails/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bees Swarm to Top London Hotel</title><description>The number of bees in the UK has fallen sharply in the last two years due to disease, bad summer weather conditions and other environmental factors</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33636/bees-swarm-to-top-london-hotel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BUSHMANS KLOOF ENVIRONMENTAL STAR VOTED 'NUMBER ONE HOTEL IN THE WORLD'</title><description>Luxury and sustainability go hand in hand at top world rated African resort</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33635/bushmans-kloof-environmental-star-voted-number-one-hotel-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean Carbon Neutral Guru For Autumn Masterclass 40% VISION Discount</title><description>The intensive masterclass is created specifically to deliver critical sustainable market advantage for destinations, accommodation providers, operators and agents.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33634/caribbean-carbon-neutral-guru-for-autumn-masterclass-40-vision-discount/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Conference Big Success</title><description>New website unveiled to share information and technical issues</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33633/caribbean-sustainable-tourism-conference-big-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Big Nations Don't Get Climate Change or Deal</title><description>A sombre Barack Obama, who chaired the meeting of the Major Economies Forum in Italy, said he acknowledged that progress would not be easy</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33632/big-nations-dont-get-climate-change-or-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Just 96 Months Left to Save World and Avoid Living Hell, says Prince Charles</title><description>&#xE2; &#x80; &#x9C;To avoid such an outcome, which will comprehensively destroy our children's future, we must urgently confront and then make choices which carry monumental implications.&#xE2; &#x80; &#x9D;</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33631/just-96-months-left-to-save-world-and-avoid-living-hell-says-prince-charles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Spotlight on England Sustainable Tourism Special Issue Unveiled</title><description>"The &#xE2; &#x80; &#x98;Spotlights&#xE2; &#x80; &#x99; will enable us to provide organisations with the very broadest global coverage and our readers will be able to dig much deeper"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33630/spotlight-on-england-sustainable-tourism-special-issue-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SUSTAINABLE TOURISM REPORT - FREE OFFER FOR VISION READERS</title><description>Biggest challenges, biggest opportunities</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33629/sustainable-tourism-report-free-offer-for-vision-readers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 July 2009 22:00:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Will airlines really use social media for consumer interaction?</title><description>Why Twitter won't take off as a one-on-one experience</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33369/will-airlines-really-use-social-media-for-consumer-interaction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Taming the Social Media beast</title><description>There are some who argue the beast needs to be tamed, even controlled. Then there are those who believe that'd be like trying to get pigs to fly. Yeoh Siew Hoon treads the fine balance between collective might and individual will.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33368/taming-the-social-media-beast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>China executives head for Asian Aerospace</title><description>Congress to focus on current aviation issues</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33367/china-executives-head-for-asian-aerospace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Forget Bali, try Busan</title><description>Korea wants government workers to holiday at home</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33366/forget-bali-try-busan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air China launches direct Beijing - Lhasa flights</title><description>Two-hour flight time saving, safety improved</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33365/air-china-launches-direct-beijing-lhasa-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The best airline meals at 40,000ft</title><description>The Times tests the high-flying contenders</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33364/the-best-airline-meals-at-40000ft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Classic offer: fly free, cruise back to Fremantle</title><description>Brochure price frozen for 34-night voyage from Athens</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33363/classic-offer-fly-free-cruise-back-to-fremantle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Silversea simplifies fare structure</title><description>Air travel credits feature of 2010 offers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33362/silversea-simplifies-fare-structure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Phuket lockdown for Asean ministers meeting</title><description>Government promises no repeat of Pattaya debacle</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33361/phuket-lockdown-for-asean-ministers-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Neverland replica planned near Shanghai</title><description>Fans in China get a place to remember Jackson</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33360/neverland-replica-planned-near-shanghai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotel group expands into Crete</title><description>Two properties added by resort hotel company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33359/hotel-group-expands-into-crete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SAS signs long term Amadeus deal</title><description>Five year full content agreement struck</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33358/sas-signs-long-term-amadeus-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Win Tickets to see Tiger Woods</title><description>TravelMole Open Golf competition with Tenerife Tourism Corporation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33357/win-tickets-to-see-tiger-woods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lufthansa sees first half carryings drop</title><description>Worldwide economic downturn blamed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33356/lufthansa-sees-first-half-carryings-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Iberia boss key to BA merger discussions</title><description>BA chief 'confident' relationship will develop</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33355/new-iberia-boss-key-to-ba-merger-discussions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CSI Media invests in tour operator software growth</title><description>CSI Media has introduced a number of enhancements to its tour operator software to make system accessible to more travel markets.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33205/csi-media-invests-in-tour-operator-software-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin, Delta seek Pacific joint venture</title><description>New entrants opt for strength in numbers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33204/virgin-delta-seek-pacific-joint-venture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ARENA takes to the big stage</title><description>All systems go for new distribution system</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33203/arena-takes-to-the-big-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian campaign a winner for Auckland</title><description>Getaway deals increase awareness, says tourism chief</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33202/australian-campaign-a-winner-for-auckland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bedbank makes move into Italy</title><description>GSA deal estbalished by youtravel.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33201/bedbank-makes-move-into-italy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ship to sail back to Tilbury after virus outbreak</title><description>Decision made on advice of doctors</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33200/ship-to-sail-back-to-tilbury-after-virus-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents to get new ticket re-issuing technology</title><description>Move to resolve problems with re-issuing air tickets</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33199/agents-to-get-new-ticket-re-issuing-technology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Major new transatlantic codeshare unveiled</title><description>US authorities have to rule on new partnership</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33198/major-new-transatlantic-codeshare-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>London becoming 'bolt on extra' on European tours</title><description>ETOA warns of impact of hikes in APD charges</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33197/london-becoming-bolt-on-extra-on-european-tours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Co-op unveils tour operation</title><description>Greenacre defends decision to launch in difficult market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33196/co-op-unveils-tour-operation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Co-operative Travel unveils tour operation</title><description>Greenacre defends decision to launch in difficult market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33195/co-operative-travel-unveils-tour-operation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TAT searches for UK's top Thai restaurant</title><description>Tourism authority teams up with Gordon Ramsay's F-Word show</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33194/tat-searches-for-uks-top-thai-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cheap packages the main priority for UK holidaymakers</title><description>And Spain's the top destination</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33193/cheap-packages-the-main-priority-for-uk-holidaymakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>All inclusive ski packages added by Inghams</title><description>Three low cost countries featured for winter 2009-10</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33192/all-inclusive-ski-packages-added-by-inghams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New boss for China specialist</title><description>ex-Kuoni sales chief joins</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33191/new-boss-for-china-specialist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the Chinese not coming? They go where they feel welcome</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Roy Graff, ChinaContact</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33190/why-are-the-chinese-not-coming-they-go-where-they-feel-welcome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 9 July 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>See TV coverage of the Travelmole Web Awards</title><description>Awards ceremony hailed a success</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33042/see-tv-coverage-of-the-travelmole-web-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Easyjet to launch Israel flights</title><description>Fares will be halved, says low-cost airline</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33041/easyjet-to-launch-israel-flights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Long-haul agent fails</title><description>ABTA member and AITO specialist agent closes after drop in business</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33040/long-haul-agent-fails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hays opts for UK conference</title><description>Overseas plans dropped after consultation with homeworkers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33039/hays-opts-for-uk-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hays and Elite opt for UK conferences</title><description>Decision is made to stay closer to home</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33038/hays-and-elite-opt-for-uk-conferences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ACE votes for best cruise agency</title><description>And the winner is....</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33037/ace-votes-for-best-cruise-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Two tour operators join ABTA</title><description>Companies will be great ambassadors, says Tanzer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33036/two-tour-operators-join-abta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi extends reach of chauffeur service</title><description>Service expands beyond Heathrow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33035/bmi-extends-reach-of-chauffeur-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson takes quirky approach to in-flight safety</title><description>Check out its new safety briefing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33034/thomson-takes-quirky-approach-to-in-flight-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise to sail back to Tilbury after virus outbreak</title><description>Decision made on advice of doctors</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33033/cruise-to-sail-back-to-tilbury-after-virus-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>See video clip that's circulating the travel industry</title><description>Be amazed, be very amazed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33032/see-video-clip-thats-circulating-the-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>More agency failures to come, warns PwC</title><description>Warning comes after collapse of Kent agency</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33031/more-agency-failures-to-come-warns-pwc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines standing up for new cost-cutting move?</title><description>There's been a lot of jokes about airlines putting in pay toilets in their never-ending attempts to generate income but how serious are they about "standing" seats? As far-fetched as pay-to-go? Maybe not.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33030/airlines-standing-up-for-new-cost-cutting-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Warning: travel may be dangerous to your health</title><description>Harvard University researchers found that those who travel are three times more likely to develop life-threatening VTE, which are blood clots in a vein, usually found in the legs.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33029/warning-travel-may-be-dangerous-to-your-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Study: price remains critical for travel plans</title><description>Some things never change: a new study shows that consumers are still primarily influenced by price when deciding on a holiday or vacation trip.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33028/study-price-remains-critical-for-travel-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>For $1 million, you get two butlers</title><description>At the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, they are calling it the world's most expensive holiday package. So what do you get for $1 million a week?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33027/for-1-million-you-get-two-butlers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer vacations: The long and the short of it</title><description>Value-seeking travelers this summer are extending their vacations, while at the same time the traditional two-week honeymoon is being eclipsed by the mini-moon.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33026/summer-vacations-the-long-and-the-short-of-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wanted: room for a dog</title><description>Luxury room requests turn up some unusual items: rooms for dogs, milk baths and complaints to halt the noise from the ocean.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33025/wanted-room-for-a-dog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Blume view: Traditional agents must grab opportunities</title><description>Scott Blume, who's stepped down as CEO of ZUJI/Travelocity Asia Pacific, shares with Singapore Tourism Board's P@SSPORT his take on the online travel scene.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33024/blume-view-traditional-agents-must-grab-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cambodia's national airline hits turbulence</title><description>Ownership structure holds up deal with Vietnam Airlines</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33023/cambodias-national-airline-hits-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Quest best in branding awards</title><description>Site selection and style keys to success</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33022/quest-best-in-branding-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia doubles Bali-Perth services</title><description>High loads encourage extra flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33021/airasia-doubles-bali-perth-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dreamtime applications open</title><description>Sydney forum to be preceded by educationals across Australia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/33020/dreamtime-applications-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 8 July 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Responsibletravel.com expands and joins TTA</title><description>Online company opens hotels division and becomes 'traditional travel agent'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32875/responsibletravelcom-expands-and-joins-tta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Suspected virus outbreak on UK cruise</title><description>Man dies and two passengers in hospital</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32874/suspected-virus-outbreak-on-uk-cruise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor slams Bali airport performance</title><description>Customs' "special rooms and fees" under attack</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32873/governor-slams-bali-airport-performance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New luxury operator for Bali</title><description>LUX2Asia goes after the glitterati</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32872/new-luxury-operator-for-bali/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL marks 40 years of flying to Sydney</title><description>Anniversary fares to Tokyo</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32871/jal-marks-40-years-of-flying-to-sydney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wendy Wu's winter in China</title><description>Beijing and Shanghai &#xE2;&#x80;' without the haze</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32870/wendy-wus-winter-in-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Return of the &#xA3;10 Pom</title><description>Tourism Australia, Qantas behind working holiday incentive</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32869/return-of-the-apound10-pom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas to host sustainable tourism seminars</title><description>Airline seeks industry-wide approach to environmental impacts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32868/qantas-to-host-sustainable-tourism-seminars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:20 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>It all looked good in the pictures</title><description>Coming soon: A chain of one-room hotels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32867/it-all-looked-good-in-the-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirAsia powers up Penang hub</title><description>New flights to link Hong Kong, double Singapore frequencies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32866/airasia-powers-up-penang-hub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tweet, tweet, V Australia calling</title><description>Los Angeles challenge for a twittering trio</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32865/tweet-tweet-v-australia-calling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Weekly has new surprise owner</title><description>Travel entrepreneur buys trade title</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32864/travel-weekly-has-new-surprise-owner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Resorthoppa has record month</title><description>June sales up 32% despite tough trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32863/resorthoppa-has-record-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelport forms joint venture company</title><description>New venture promises to remove travel payment inefficiencies</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32862/travelport-forms-joint-venture-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise virus update</title><description>200 passengers now have symptoms</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32861/cruise-virus-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean &#xE2;&#x80;' World First Carbon Neutral Destination?</title><description>Last week a major step was made towards an urgent carbon-neutral future for Caribbean Tourism</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32860/caribbean-acenta-world-first-carbon-neutral-destination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Trade urged to sign new APD</title><description>See details of online petition here</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32859/trade-urged-to-sign-new-apd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Trade urged to sign new APD petition</title><description>See details of online petition here</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32858/trade-urged-to-sign-new-apd-petition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New global supplier relations VP for Amex</title><description>Andrew Winterton leaves</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32857/new-global-supplier-relations-vp-for-amex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Opportunities for Green Building Created by US Energy and Climate Legislation</title><description>The "bill recognizes that green building is a major part of the solution to our economic and energy challenges"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32856/new-opportunities-for-green-building-created-by-us-energy-and-climate-legislation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>$35m World Bank Credit for Ethiopia Sustainable Tourism</title><description>The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today approved their first-ever sustainable tourism development project in Sub-Saharan Africa</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32855/35m-world-bank-credit-for-ethiopia-sustainable-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Afghanistan Holidays Hit World Headlines</title><description>"There's a new building in town, and it isn't a military barracks or a hospital. It's a Tourist Information Center."</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32854/afghanistan-holidays-hit-world-headlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 7 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New boss for Virgin Holidays Cruises</title><description>Former Island Cruises' sales chief takes up new role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32704/new-boss-for-virgin-holidays-cruises/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Monarch expands Canary Islands services</title><description>New flights to start this winter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32703/monarch-expands-canary-islands-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:01:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Vueling new airline name to UK</title><description>Spanish budget airlines Vueling and Clickair to complete merger this week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32702/vueling-new-airline-name-to-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Scope to double size of von Essen hotels'</title><description>Boss of luxury group sets out ambitious expansion objectives</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32701/scope-to-double-size-of-von-essen-hotels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Government urged to cut 'unfair' Insurance Premium Tax</title><description>'Tax on travellers' needs reassessing, insurer says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32700/government-urged-to-cut-unfair-insurance-premium-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean 'costliest' for replacing holiday essentials</title><description>Study shows variance in costs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32699/caribbean-costliest-for-replacing-holiday-essentials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Majority to trim 2009 holiday spend'</title><description>More than half of accommodation bookings made online, study shows</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32698/majority-to-trim-2009-holiday-spend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Now is the time for businesses to work together to boost sales</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Rajan Sawhney, sales director, The Holiday Team</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32697/now-is-the-time-for-businesses-to-work-together-to-boost-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 6 July 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson Cruises adds Costa ship</title><description>Costa Europa to sail as Thomson Dream next 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BA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32282/airlines-slash-it-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:01:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sun shines over Newcastle</title><description>P&amp;O blitzes agent with 2010 deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32281/sun-shines-over-newcastle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Royal Caribbean all a-twitter over Oasis of the Seas</title><description>Social media used to promote new ship</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32280/royal-caribbean-all-a-twitter-over-oasis-of-the-seas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Holland America reveals further Excellence details</title><description>Veendam makeover first of five ship 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3 July 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirNZ weathers the storms with RNP technology</title><description>Queenstown services benefit for more precise aircraft approaches</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32275/airnz-weathers-the-storms-with-rnp-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Return of &#xA3;10 tickets Down Under</title><description>Opportunity to fly to Australia for less than the price of a guide book</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32274/return-of-apound10-tickets-down-under/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulf Air recruits ex-Royal Jordanian boss</title><description>Bj&#xE4;rn N&#xC3;&#xA4;f leaving "to pursue other interests"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32273/gulf-air-recruits-ex-royal-jordanian-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TravelTainment in Monster Travel deal</title><description>Consumer website gains dynamic boking engine</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32272/traveltainment-in-monster-travel-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents offered Southampton ship visits</title><description>Eight dates available from Complete Cruise Solution brands</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32271/agents-offered-southampton-ship-visits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism recovery before 2010 'difficult' - UNWTO</title><description>22m drop in international tourist arrivals in first four months of 2009</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32270/tourism-recovery-before-2010-difficult-unwto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK cruise lines claim record early bookings</title><description>Hope that booking levels 'indicative of shoots of growth for travel industry as a whole'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32269/uk-cruise-lines-claim-record-early-bookings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel industry 'Dragon's Den' to run at WTM</title><description>List of panelists unveiled for Get Funded Show</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32268/travel-industry-dragons-den-to-run-at-wtm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA accelerates capacity cuts</title><description>Premium traffic in June down by almost 15%</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32267/ba-accelerates-capacity-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 3 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair sets monthly passenger carrying record</title><description>Carrier on course to carry 67m passengers in full 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22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New chairman appointed at youtravel.com</title><description>Travel industry outsider takes up role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32111/new-chairman-appointed-at-youtravelcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New chairman for British Midland from Lufthansa</title><description>Sir Michael hands over</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32110/new-chairman-for-british-midland-from-lufthansa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Keel laying for new Cunard ship</title><description>Ceremony to take place at Italian ship yard where vessel is under construction</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32109/keel-laying-for-new-cunard-ship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Skiers warned of capacity cutbacks</title><description>Operator introduces 'Crunch-Buster' brochure in effort to boost early bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32108/skiers-warned-of-capacity-cutbacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Atlantic plans 600 job cuts</title><description>Move comes as winter capacity is trimmed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32107/virgin-atlantic-plans-600-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Shearings boss one of two new VisitEngland board members</title><description>Merlin Entertainments chief alos appointed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32106/shearings-boss-one-of-two-new-visitengland-board-members/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Experts acquired by Vertical Group</title><description>Deal secures 29 jobs at Barrow-based homeworking company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32105/holiday-experts-acquired-by-vertical-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferrin and East stand down from Allbury</title><description>New management team to be appointed following 'turnaround'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32104/ferrin-and-east-stand-down-from-allbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter routes push by Easyjet</title><description>Winter sun destinations targeted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32103/winter-routes-push-by-easyjet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>"Throwing bricks is always easier than using them for building Justin" says Carbon Consultancy Boss</title><description>Hugo Kimber of the Carbon Consultancy replies to Justin Francis rebuttal of the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/32102/quotthrowing-bricks-is-always-easier-than-using-them-for-building-justinquot-says-carbon-consultancy-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 July 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Crystal launches all-in packages for experienced skiers</title><description>Operator believes regulars will be tempted by deals</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31947/crystal-launches-all-in-packages-for-experienced-skiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hicks leaves Wendy Wu</title><description>Interim MD fails to agree terms of contract</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31946/hicks-leaves-wendy-wu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ski price rises to be minimal, claims Crystal</title><description>Operator refutes claim of soaring fares</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31945/ski-price-rises-to-be-minimal-claims-crystal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA shuffles winter schedules</title><description>Some routes scaled back, others increased</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31944/ba-shuffles-winter-schedules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Talks over BA staff cuts set to continue</title><description>Cabin crew face two-year pay freeze</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31943/talks-over-ba-staff-cuts-set-to-continue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Passenger rescued from Indian Ocean plane crash</title><description>Airbus aircraft had been banned from France</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31942/passenger-rescued-from-indian-ocean-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Masks, no blood tests for Bali visitors</title><description>Airport staff to hand out masks to air travellers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31941/masks-no-blood-tests-for-bali-visitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiji says thanks to New Zealand agents, airlines</title><description>Industry has helped us through difficult time, says Tourism Fiji CEO</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31940/fiji-says-thanks-to-new-zealand-agents-airlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>England, Japan anointed as Rugby World Cup hosts</title><description>Asia is seen as key to game's 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reports strong sales for new hotel</title><description>Bognor Regis hotel opens next month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31935/butlins-reports-strong-sales-for-new-hotel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>JetBlue's Arrival into LAX from both JFK and Boston</title><description>Amidst the buzz of airline crew and airport staff, JetBlue's long-awaited inaugural flight into Los Angeles'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31934/jetblues-arrival-into-lax-from-both-jfk-and-boston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Registration opens for GTMC management course</title><description>Deadline is July 24</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31933/registration-opens-for-gtmc-management-course/</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 July 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>IHG raises the Barr as Gowers goes</title><description>Asia 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online</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31771/virgin-offers-cheap-duty-free-for-online-check-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Co-op signs up to Travelife scheme</title><description>New brochure will feature sustainability system</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31770/co-op-signs-up-to-travelife-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Indian Ocean air crash</title><description>153 people feared dead</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31769/indian-ocean-air-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>British entrepreneur flees debts in Dubai</title><description>Fear of jail sees expats head for home</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31768/british-entrepreneur-flees-debts-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand looks forward to 2010</title><description>International visitor numbers predicted to recover strongly</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31767/thailand-looks-forward-to-2010/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Europe blooms for Trafalgar</title><description>Off peak bookings surge for key destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31766/europe-blooms-for-trafalgar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Saigontourist seeks international hotels</title><description>San Francisco, Tokyo, Hong Kong on most wanted list</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31765/saigontourist-seeks-international-hotels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson to launch personalised pre-holiday website for customers</title><description>Site will go live at 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Manchester routes for Easyjet</title><description>Winter flights added to three destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31599/new-manchester-routes-for-easyjet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional hotels continuing to suffer in downturn</title><description>Better regional results hoped for as summer holidays start</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31598/regional-hotels-continuing-to-suffer-in-downturn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines under fire for flouting EU laws on insurance sales</title><description>Easyjet, Monarch, Jet2 and Air Berlin criticised in report</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31597/airlines-under-fire-for-flouting-eu-laws-on-insurance-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines accused of flouting EU laws on insurance sales</title><description>Easyjet, Monarch, Jet2 and Air Berlin criticised in report</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31596/airlines-accused-of-flouting-eu-laws-on-insurance-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Opposition to APD hikes mounts</title><description>Airline body demands withdrawal of planned hikes in 'stealth tax on public'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31595/opposition-to-apd-hikes-mounts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>CTO to lobby MPs against 'unjust' APD changes</title><description>Lobbying needed before matter goies before Parliament on July 7</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31594/cto-to-lobby-mps-against-unjust-apd-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Red Arrows mark Virgin Atlantic birthday</title><description>Fly past with 747 over Biggin Hill Air Fair</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31593/red-arrows-mark-virgin-atlantic-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airline raises Tel Aviv frequency</title><description>Jet2.com to add extra flights at peak travel times</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31592/airline-raises-tel-aviv-frequency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bmi Regional improves Scottish links to Yorkshire</title><description>Schedule between Scottish cities and Leeds/Bradford altered</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31591/bmi-regional-improves-scottish-links-to-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe revives Yorkshire link to capital</title><description>Airline starts Gatwick service</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31590/flybe-revives-yorkshire-link-to-capital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Investment opportunities in the Chinese travel market</title><description>Talented people joining the industry</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31589/investment-opportunities-in-the-chinese-travel-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Resorts World Sentosa trims visitor forecasts</title><description>Singapore's gaming resorts report good progress</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31588/resorts-world-sentosa-trims-visitor-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Book Tahiti, see Bora Bora</title><description>Agents offered chance to join October famil</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31587/book-tahiti-see-bora-bora/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>APT adds Indochina</title><description>Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia included in China 2010 brochure.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31586/apt-adds-indochina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Launch of hotel bidding concept in India</title><description>Nothing is mysterious or hidden from the travellers, says founder</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31585/launch-of-hotel-bidding-concept-in-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Now Bali wants your blood</title><description>Air passengers must undergo stringent swine flu tests</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31584/now-bali-wants-your-blood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>APT buys stake in rail tours specialist GW Travel</title><description>Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express to complement Russia cruises</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31583/apt-buys-stake-in-rail-tours-specialist-gw-travel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Black-biting your way to the top</title><description>In an age where information happens at the speed of deed, you no longer have to talk about someone behind their backs. In fact, you can do it to their faces, says Yeoh Siew Hoon.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31582/black-biting-your-way-to-the-top/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Fred Olsen adds worldwide destinations</title><description>2010/11 worldwide cruise brochure published</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31581/fred-olsen-adds-worldwide-destinations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson rebrands long haul programme</title><description>Move to reflect more flexible and bespoke holidays</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31580/thomson-rebrands-long-haul-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ex-Virgin Holidays brands chief joins PR and marketing firm</title><description>Helena Beard takes up marketing director position</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31579/ex-virgin-holidays-brands-chief-joins-pr-and-marketing-firm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Operator hopes French VAT cut will lure Brits back</title><description>Move should also help reduce costs in ski resorts next winter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31578/operator-hopes-french-vat-cut-will-lure-brits-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hoseasons sees annual profits leap</title><description>UK breaks help boost operator</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31577/hoseasons-sees-annual-profits-leap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Tourism, New Energy, New Business for Australia Conference</title><description>This year's Australia ecotourism conference is set to be held in Alice Springs from 9-11 November</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31415/green-tourism-new-energy-new-business-for-australia-conference/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Green Certification Can't Work says Responsible Travel Boss</title><description>"This has made me deeply unpopular but I have to say it &#xE2;&#x80;' global classification simply can't work"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31414/global-green-certification-cant-work-says-responsible-travel-boss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Special VISION Offer - Get Free membership of Tourism Concern when you buy a copy of the Ethical Travel Guide</title><description>benefits of membership include a quarterly magazine and free use of Tourism Concern resources library</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31413/special-vision-offer-get-free-membership-of-tourism-concern-when-you-buy-a-copy-of-the-ethical-travel-guide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ritz Carlton Charlotte to Unveil Environmental Firsts</title><description>From living roof to plastic bottle uniforms - First environmentally-built hotel for Ritz Carlton, First for Charlotte</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31412/ritz-carlton-charlotte-to-unveil-environmental-firsts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>On Your Bike say Economists</title><description>Cycling Infrastructure Cheaper, Healthier, More Effective</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31411/on-your-bike-say-economists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hopenhagen launched by United Nations and Marketing Industry Leaders</title><description>Global Campaign to Harness Action for UN Climate Change Conference</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31410/hopenhagen-launched-by-united-nations-and-marketing-industry-leaders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Accusation Enrages Indian Resort Accuses NGO of Bullying</title><description>The enraged resort owners, proud of their reputation for responsible tourism, have accused Survival International and Sophie Grig of misrepresenting the situation</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31409/accusation-enrages-indian-resort-accuses-ngo-of-bullying/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sri Lanka Set For Post Conflict Tourism Growth &#xE2;&#x80;' Sustainably? Asks Megan Epler Wood</title><description>is this the right kind of development? Are we going to cut trees, carve out huge construction sites, intrude into peaceful areas of the country's coastline and tamper with nature?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31408/sri-lanka-set-for-post-conflict-tourism-growth-acenta-sustainably-asks-megan-epler-wood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dorchester Hotel Gets Green London Award</title><description>The Dorchester Hotel and Chelsea Football Club were among the recipients of the London Green award</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31407/dorchester-hotel-gets-green-london-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 June 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA advises agents how to deal with bed banks</title><description>New manual clarifies protection issues relating to accommodation-only suppliers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31111/abta-advises-agents-how-to-deal-with-bed-banks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas cancels Boeing orders</title><description>Boeing loses orders for Dreamliners</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31110/qantas-cancels-boeing-orders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New airline for Luton</title><description>Flights to Italy launch next week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31109/new-airline-for-luton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Peter Deilmann to stop river cruises in 2010</title><description>Financial problems will see ships go into dry dock</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31108/peter-deilmann-to-stop-river-cruises-in-2010/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA staff agree to pay cuts</title><description>800 will work for a month for free</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31107/ba-staff-agree-to-pay-cuts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Holidays joins ATP</title><description>100 staff already signed up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31106/virgin-holidays-joins-atp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AAPA chief challenges official response to swine flu</title><description>Travellers "subjected to unnecessary inconvenience"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31105/aapa-chief-challenges-official-response-to-swine-flu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Warring F1 teams agree to drop breakaway series</title><description>FIA president Mosley to go as part of the deal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31104/warring-f1-teams-agree-to-drop-breakaway-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Earlybiird bookers can score with P&amp;O</title><description>Agents who play the game in line for prizes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31103/earlybiird-bookers-can-score-with-pampo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>British Airways staff agrees to work for free</title><description>Airline says 800 to go without pay for a month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31102/british-airways-staff-agrees-to-work-for-free/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas delivers fresh blow to Boeing</title><description>Dreamliner 787 orders dumped, deferred</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31101/qantas-delivers-fresh-blow-to-boeing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>To Seabourn, a daughter: With 450 godparents</title><description>Odyssey first of three new ships</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31100/to-seabourn-a-daughter-with-450-godparents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>AirNZ dares to bare</title><description>Inflight videos paint a saucy safety message</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31099/airnz-dares-to-bare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US authorities extend search for A330 clues</title><description>New speed indicator incidents probed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31098/us-authorities-extend-search-for-a330-clues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Big freeze for Tourism Holdings staff</title><description>Business outlook remains grim, says CEO</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31097/big-freeze-for-tourism-holdings-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Earlybird bookers can score with P&amp;O</title><description>Agents who play the game in line for prizes</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31096/earlybird-bookers-can-score-with-pampo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>High Courts reject calls for Judicial Review over Gatwick charges</title><description>EasyJet will seek leave to appeal against the decision</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31095/high-courts-reject-calls-for-judicial-review-over-gatwick-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New online director for Lonely Planet</title><description>Online dating CEO joins LP</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31094/new-online-director-for-lonely-planet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Float out ceremony for Azura</title><description>P&amp;O superliner will launch in April 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31093/float-out-ceremony-for-azura/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Float out ceremony for Azura - with pictures</title><description>P&amp;O superliner will launch in April 2010</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31092/float-out-ceremony-for-azura-with-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New Manchester routes for EasyJet</title><description>Winter flights added to three destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31091/new-manchester-routes-for-easyjet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson confirms refunds for Michael Jackson tour packages</title><description>Customers offered full refunds following star's sudden death</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/31090/thomson-confirms-refunds-for-michael-jackson-tour-packages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UKinbound sends angry letter to Ministers over APD</title><description>Issue has united Inbound and outbound tourism businesses</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30916/ukinbound-sends-angry-letter-to-ministers-over-apd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Results of TravelMole 2009 Web Awards - see pictures</title><description>Winners of 15 categories unveiled</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30915/results-of-travelmole-2009-web-awards-see-pictures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Corfu deaths trial - latest update</title><description>Thomas Cook pair accused of manslaughter and negligence</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30914/corfu-deaths-trial-latest-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flight Centre kisses SIA goodbye</title><description>Retailer offloads preferred supplier status, excessive charges a factor</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30913/flight-centre-kisses-sia-goodbye/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>What does your website say about you?</title><description>In today's world, your website is often the first point of contact for many new customers. It stands to reason therefore that shop window must be the best it can be. Yeoh Siew Hoon wonders why then that just isn't so.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30912/what-does-your-website-say-about-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ITB Asia 2009 looks at SME travel &amp; tourism challenge</title><description>New report will detail ways to help the sector</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30911/itb-asia-2009-looks-at-sme-travel-amp-tourism-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Not happy, Boeing</title><description>Dream may be over, says frustrated Qatar Airways</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30910/not-happy-boeing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air India likely to become low-cost carrier</title><description>Plea for government money will meet tough conditions</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30909/air-india-likely-to-become-low-cost-carrier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>NCL upgrades website pricing</title><description>New tools designed for agents</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30908/ncl-upgrades-website-pricing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>SeaFrance and LD Lines in row over French union demonstrations</title><description>British Flag ships being targeted, says LD Lines</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30907/seafrance-and-ld-lines-in-row-over-french-union-demonstrations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thomson unveils new brochures for 2010</title><description>Operator also launches new flagship resort</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30906/thomson-unveils-new-brochures-for-2010/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Two new brochure concepts from First Choice</title><description>2010 will see two new destinations added to summer programme</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30905/two-new-brochure-concepts-from-first-choice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dates confirmed for 2010 Business Travel Market</title><description>Event debut hailed a success</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30904/dates-confirmed-for-2010-business-travel-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BHA chief calls on industry support</title><description>Hospitality businesses hit by tax 'double whammy', says Cotton</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30903/bha-chief-calls-on-industry-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch out for TravelMole Web Awards winners</title><description>Winners to be announced this afternoon</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30727/watch-out-for-travelmole-web-awards-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines pull 14m flights in next six months</title><description>OAG figures for July-December show lowest level of flights since 2005</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30726/airlines-pull-14m-flights-in-next-six-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:01:04 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dreamliner deliveries face further delays</title><description>Boeing postpones first flight by 787</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30725/dreamliner-deliveries-face-further-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Greece and Turkey lead late holiday sales revival</title><description>Youtravel.com reports pick-up in lates market</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30724/greece-and-turkey-lead-late-holiday-sales-revival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Pegasus seals Leonardo visual content partnership</title><description>Hotel technology supplier forges partnership with online visual content firm</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30723/pegasus-seals-leonardo-visual-content-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Is the environment still an important issue?</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by Flybe chief commercial officer Mike Rutter</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30722/is-the-environment-still-an-important-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Admin fees abolished by Air Asia X</title><description>Passengers to save across Asia, too</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30721/admin-fees-abolished-by-air-asia-x/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Twitter 'fastest growing website in UK'</title><description>But Hitwise says few transactional websites use service to drive sale</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30720/twitter-fastest-growing-website-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:45 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BAA in Heathrow brand campaign</title><description>Ad push designed to highlight improvements at London hub</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30719/baa-in-heathrow-brand-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Malta to raise Gatwick capacity</title><description>Extra shoulder season flights part of plan</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30718/air-malta-to-raise-gatwick-capacity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Freedom and Future Travel merge back office functions</title><description>Jane Atkins to become m-d of both businesses</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30717/freedom-and-future-travel-merge-back-office-functions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Does TripAdvisor hotel manipulation scandal render the site completely useless?</title><description>Time to drop "Get the truth. Then Go."</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30716/does-tripadvisor-hotel-manipulation-scandal-render-the-site-completely-useless/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>All aboard &#xE2;&#x80;' Bintan launches faster ferries</title><description>Two-class boats offer smoother rides</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30715/all-aboard-acenta-bintan-launches-faster-ferries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand tees off with new golf promotion</title><description>Top courses, top resorts drive a top value experience, says TAT</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30714/thailand-tees-off-with-new-golf-promotion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mate, this feels just like Bondi</title><description>G'DayUK pushes Best of Oz to Brits</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30713/mate-this-feels-just-like-bondi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Elite to co-ordinate 'back to basics' Midlands trade ball</title><description>September event to be open to all agents and suppliers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30712/elite-to-co-ordinate-back-to-basics-midlands-trade-ball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Winners of TravelMole 2009 Web Awards unveiled</title><description>Pictures and details of awards ceremony in London</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30711/winners-of-travelmole-2009-web-awards-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2009 22:00:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New MICE appointments in Qatar, Singapore</title><description>Ex-SCEC director of operations heads for Doha</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30536/new-mice-appointments-in-qatar-singapore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ibis goes bananas for pyjamas</title><description>Online video contest to promote summer discounts</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30535/ibis-goes-bananas-for-pyjamas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>EU clears Emirates of misleading customers</title><description>Commissioner says airline is a good example to others</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30534/eu-clears-emirates-of-misleading-customers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Let me soothe thy fevered brow</title><description>Flying these days with the swine flu bug around is enough to raise temperatures. Yeoh Siew Hoon suggests ways to beat that fever check.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30533/let-me-soothe-thy-fevered-brow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Let me soothe thy fevered brow</title><description>Flying these days with the swine flu bug around is enough to raise temperatures. Yeoh Siew Hoon suggests ways to beat that fever check.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30532/let-me-soothe-thy-fevered-brow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>TAGS - The Travel Golf society with balls - summer day out</title><description>Results of industry golf day</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30531/tags-the-travel-golf-society-with-balls-summer-day-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Wuniversity' training places open for agents</title><description>Specialist operator to China introduces training modules</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30530/wuniversity-training-places-open-for-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'100% business travel policy compliance within reach'</title><description>KDS expands online functionality</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30529/100-business-travel-policy-compliance-within-reach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>There's a fine line between paranoia and being concientious</title><description>TravelMole Guest Comment by Kristina Wallen, managing director of HARP wallen Executive Recruitment</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30528/theres-a-fine-line-between-paranoia-and-being-concientious/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Green light for Lufthansa-Brussels Airlines deal</title><description>German carrier to acquire 45% of Belgian carrier's parent company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30527/green-light-for-lufthansa-brussels-airlines-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mottershead vindicated following Travelzest probe</title><description>Allegations of misappropriation of funds found to be unsubstantiated</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30526/mottershead-vindicated-following-travelzest-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cunard 2011 world cruises to go on sale</title><description>Itineraries released prior to July 1 on-sale date</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30525/cunard-2011-world-cruises-to-go-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA cuts Gatwick winter short haul network</title><description>Airline drops six routes and transfers three more to Heathrow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30524/ba-cuts-gatwick-winter-short-haul-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>What will the customer pay and when will they book?</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by youtravel.com sales and marketing director Paul Riches</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30523/what-will-the-customer-pay-and-when-will-they-book/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:48 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>New ebookers boss named</title><description>Ex-Expedia distribution head takes role</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30522/new-ebookers-boss-named/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:46 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair freezes UK expansion in anti-APD protest</title><description>O'Leary threatens to switch expansion to other European countries</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30521/ryanair-freezes-uk-expansion-in-anti-apd-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:43 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Northern Ireland agency collapses</title><description>ABTA agency based in Newry ceases trading</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30520/northern-ireland-agency-collapses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Seven steps to making business hotel savings revealed</title><description>CWT issues findings of new research</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30519/seven-steps-to-making-business-hotel-savings-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>No-frills carriers not always cheaper &#xE2;&#x80;' BA</title><description>Value calculator introduced onto ba.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30518/no-frills-carriers-not-always-cheaper-acenta-ba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin Atlantic develops travel community website</title><description>Aim to fill online gap for travel to be discussed positively and creatively - airline chief</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30517/virgin-atlantic-develops-travel-community-website/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Warning over major industry failures</title><description>Major carriers running out of time, protection firm claims</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30516/warning-over-major-industry-failures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Green Globe Certification names locations for Green Globe Summits</title><description>The conferences also offer the opportunity for Environmental Training to gain credit towards a Green Globe Certification</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30344/green-globe-certification-names-locations-for-green-globe-summits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>PLYMOUTH HOSTS TOP EUROPEAN TOURISM OFFICIALS</title><description>Tourism officials from around Europe heard from expert speakers on pressing issues such as climate change and transport, as well as seeing examples of best practice</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30343/plymouth-hosts-top-european-tourism-officials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>US Mayor's Conference Votes to Support Sustainable Tourism Guidelines</title><description>San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom called for the organization's endorsement of the Partnership for Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30342/us-mayors-conference-votes-to-support-sustainable-tourism-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>VENICE ENVIRONMENTAL PRIZE AWARDED TO CRYSTAL SERENITY</title><description>Earlier this year, Crystal Symphony received the Environmental Buoy Diploma from the Port of 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Tourism Report &#xE2;&#x80;' Monthly Update FREE Offer</title><description>The first month's offer will include a FREE copy of the acclaimed VISION vodcast and Sustainable Tourism Report Cheat Sheet '10 Challenges = 10 Opportunities'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30338/sustainable-tourism-report-acenta-monthly-update-free-offer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:19 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Tourism Report &#xE2;&#x80;' Monthly Update FREE Offer</title><description>The first month's offer will include a FREE copy of the acclaimed VISION vodcast and Sustainable Tourism Report Cheat Sheet '10 Challenges = 10 Opportunities'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30337/sustainable-tourism-report-acenta-monthly-update-free-offer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Tourism Report &#xE2;&#x80;' Monthly Update FREE Offer</title><description>The first month's offer will include a FREE copy of the acclaimed VISION vodcast and Sustainable Tourism Report Cheat Sheet '10 Challenges = 10 Opportunities'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30336/sustainable-tourism-report-acenta-monthly-update-free-offer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UKinbound to accept start-up companies</title><description>Inbound tourism body relaxes entry rules</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30335/ukinbound-to-accept-start-up-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:14 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Aviemore rescued from administration</title><description>Macdonald Hotels steps in</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30334/aviemore-rescued-from-administration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:12 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Caribbean leaders attack APD hike</title><description>See video interviews on TravelMole.TV</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30333/caribbean-leaders-attack-apd-hike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Manchester gains new German air link</title><description>Germanwings to start service in October</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30332/manchester-gains-new-german-air-link/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dynamic packaging comes to BA website</title><description>Personalised holiday options become available via ba.com</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30331/dynamic-packaging-comes-to-ba-website/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The rise of the 'paliday' as cost-saving break</title><description>Cash conscious families opting to stay with friends and family this year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30330/the-rise-of-the-paliday-as-cost-saving-break/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruises cancelled following Royal Princess fire</title><description>Existing cruise and next departure are affected</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30329/cruises-cancelled-following-royal-princess-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Branson rules out bid for BA</title><description>No bail out pledge as Virgin Atlantic marks 25th anniversary</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30328/branson-rules-out-bid-for-ba/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:02:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Freudmann re-elected onto ITT board</title><description>Chairman gains 'overwhelming' majority</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30327/freudmann-re-elected-onto-itt-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:01:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA still set to fly long haul from London City</title><description>Airline confirms launch date of all-business class flights</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30326/ba-still-set-to-fly-long-haul-from-london-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:01:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Virgin places $2bn aircraft order</title><description>Ten Airbus A330s will have email and text access for passengers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30325/virgin-places-2bn-aircraft-order/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:01:53 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lufthansa moves in on Bmi</title><description>German carrier reaches &#xA3;175m out-of-court settlement with airline founder</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30324/lufthansa-moves-in-on-bmi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:01:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lufthansa gains green light for Brussels Airlines partnership</title><description>German carrier to acquire 45% of Belgian carrier's parent company</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30323/lufthansa-gains-green-light-for-brussels-airlines-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Make Travel Greener Says Travel Foundation</title><description>The UK-based Travel Foundation unveiled a long list of tourism initiatives at their Annual General Meeting last week, including their new sustainable green learning programme</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30151/make-travel-greener-says-travel-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 June 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrity Writers Launch Travel Acts of Kindness Campaign</title><description>Celebrity writers launch GlobalGiving.co.uk's travel competition with the chance to win a trip for two to visit a GlobalGiving.co.uk project</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/30150/celebrity-writers-launch-travel-acts-of-kindness-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 June 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Catch a free ride to Vancouver's North Shore</title><description>Guests reimbursed for taxi fare to the North Shore hotels</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29833/catch-a-free-ride-to-vancouvers-north-shore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA staff may be working for free</title><description>Hold off on special requests</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29832/ba-staff-may-be-working-for-free/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Open your eyes - everything is about to change for travellers</title><description>Travel industry at forefront of media revolution</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29831/open-your-eyes-everything-is-about-to-change-for-travellers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Have Facebook, will travel?</title><description>Throw away your passports. 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series</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29827/threat-to-grand-prix-circuit-from-breakaway-f1-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Carnival promises more onboard fun</title><description>Giant slides in new waterpark</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29826/carnival-promises-more-onboard-fun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Win a holiday in Hawaii</title><description>Name that newsletter &#xE2;&#x80;' and take off with Hawaiian and Hyatt</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29825/win-a-holiday-in-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:51 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Club Med gets down to business</title><description>Premium package costs reduced by almost one third</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29824/club-med-gets-down-to-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travellers worldwide caught in swine flu clampdown</title><description>Air, sea travellers locked up amid flu fears</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29823/travellers-worldwide-caught-in-swine-flu-clampdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents get Paul Gauguin Cruises commission boost</title><description>90-day deal part of new distribution agreement</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29822/agents-get-paul-gauguin-cruises-commission-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Carnival Corp sees bookings rise</title><description>Booking volumes running 26% ahead of last year</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29821/carnival-corp-sees-bookings-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Engine fire hits Royal Princess cruise</title><description>Ship due to remain in Port Said until Saturday as damage is assessed</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29820/engine-fire-hits-royal-princess-cruise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:25 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Late bookings picking up, online travel agent reports</title><description>'Holidaymakers' confidence definitely improving'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29819/late-bookings-picking-up-online-travel-agent-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Open your eyes - everything is about to change for travellers</title><description>Travel industry at forefront of media revolution</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29818/open-your-eyes-everything-is-about-to-change-for-travellers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 June 2009 22:00:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eastern adds new Aberdeen flights</title><description>Southampton services increase next month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29656/eastern-adds-new-aberdeen-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eurostar adopts single fare pricing structure</title><description>But Leisure Select return fare goes up</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29655/eurostar-adopts-single-fare-pricing-structure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jamaica lobbies UK Government over 'unfair' APD</title><description>Tax penalises Caribbean destinations, say tourism officials</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29654/jamaica-lobbies-uk-government-over-unfair-apd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:30 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelsupermarket founder launches new travel website</title><description>Agents invited to earn money by sharing their travel experiences online</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29653/travelsupermarket-founder-launches-new-travel-website/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Indian agents give Oz the all-clear</title><description>Indian agents, attending ATE 2009, say Melbourne is safe after earlier reports of attacks on Indian students.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29652/indian-agents-give-oz-the-all-clear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>International tourists unimpressed by Impressive Vietnam</title><description>Lack of discounted airline seats frustrates tour operators</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29651/international-tourists-unimpressed-by-impressive-vietnam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bookings slump hits European destinations</title><description>Amadeus figures reveal depth of downturn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29650/bookings-slump-hits-european-destinations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:16 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Online booms as travel numbers tumble</title><description>Traditional agents can hold their own against Internet pricing, says Amadeus</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29649/online-booms-as-travel-numbers-tumble/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Discounting is lunacy, says Emirates</title><description>Airlines are going too far with low fares, Clark claims</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29648/discounting-is-lunacy-says-emirates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thanks Paris, you're a star for Emirates</title><description>Party princess twitters about a first class experience in the sky</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29647/thanks-paris-youre-a-star-for-emirates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Bing Travel: We save the average couple $50 per trip</title><description>Christopher Elliott's exclusive Q&amp;A interview with Hugh Crean, the general manager of Microsoft's new Bing Travel search engine</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29646/bing-travel-we-save-the-average-couple-50-per-trip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qantas to offer online international check-in</title><description>Seat selection for top-tier fliers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29645/qantas-to-offer-online-international-check-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:08 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents urged to personalise cruises</title><description>Key message emerges from UK Cruise Convention</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29644/agents-urged-to-personalise-cruises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luton Airport goes ahead with &#xA3;1 drop-off charge</title><description>EasyJet voices its concerns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29643/luton-airport-goes-ahead-with-apound1-drop-off-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:01:02 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Luton Airport goes ahead with &#xA3;1 drop-off charge</title><description>EasyJet voices its concerns</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29642/luton-airport-goes-ahead-with-apound1-drop-off-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hays unveils details of conference</title><description>Overseas destination chosen for 2009 event</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29641/hays-unveils-details-of-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar unveils new Oz flights</title><description>Is it Sydney or Melbourne?</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29640/qatar-unveils-new-oz-flights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>16% fall in overseas trips</title><description>Inbound visitors also down, according to International Passenger Survey</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29639/16-fall-in-overseas-trips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Star Alliance completes next phase of Heathrow move</title><description>Five more airlines move to Terminal 1</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29638/star-alliance-completes-next-phase-of-heathrow-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Union asks BA pilots to take pay cut</title><description>This is not the case of the employer crying wolf, says BALPA</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29637/union-asks-ba-pilots-to-take-pay-cut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Corfu deaths trial due to start next week</title><description>Thomas Cook pledges support for two staff who stand trial</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29636/corfu-deaths-trial-due-to-start-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2009 22:00:23 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Carry on luggage is more specific and restrictive</title><description>Plan in advance with your carry on items</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29480/carry-on-luggage-is-more-specific-and-restrictive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Live like Eloise at The Plaza Hotel</title><description>Eloise is back at the world famous Plaza Hotel</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29479/live-like-eloise-at-the-plaza-hotel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Trading of China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is suspended In Hong Kong, Shanghai and New York</title><description>China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is one of the three largest airliners in China</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29478/trading-of-china-eastern-airlines-corporation-limited-is-suspended-in-hong-kong-shanghai-and-new-york/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:01:01 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>MGM MIRAGE and New Giza for Real Estate Development Company announce agreement to Include MGM near Egypt's famous pyramids</title><description>MGM Grand New Giza is anticipated to open in 2013</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29477/mgm-mirage-and-new-giza-for-real-estate-development-company-announce-agreement-to-include-mgm-near-egypts-famous-pyramids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai's first low cost airline takes flight</title><description>flydubai operates from Terminal 2 in Dubai International Airport</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29476/dubais-first-low-cost-airline-takes-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:58 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Canada inaugurates the only daily, non-stop service between Portland and Calgary</title><description>Business Traveler magazine voted Air Canada "Best In-Flight Services in North America"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29475/air-canada-inaugurates-the-only-daily-non-stop-service-between-portland-and-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air offer limited-time Mexico fare sale</title><description>It's a great time to go back to Mexico</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29474/alaska-airlines-and-horizon-air-offer-limited-time-mexico-fare-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:55 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mosquitos in monsoon season are expected to increase</title><description>Mosquitoes may carry virus that causes Japanese Encephalitis</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29473/mosquitos-in-monsoon-season-are-expected-to-increase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flybe signs 'wet lease' agreement with new Greek airline</title><description>Low-cost airline to provide aircraft, crew and engineers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29472/flybe-signs-wet-lease-agreement-with-new-greek-airline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Advantage agents invited to vote for Board level appointments</title><description>Votes due by July 1</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29471/advantage-agents-invited-to-vote-for-board-level-appointments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:49 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Florida bounces back as pound goes further</title><description>Analysis of lates market also suggests Spain is recovering</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29470/florida-bounces-back-as-pound-goes-further/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Business travel restrictions are here to stay, says ACTE survey</title><description>Business Travel Market report: 65.5% of buyers say TMCs add value</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29469/business-travel-restrictions-are-here-to-stay-says-acte-survey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Holidaybreak looks to raise &#xA3;33 million</title><description>Right Issue due to be put to shareholders next month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29468/holidaybreak-looks-to-raise-apound33-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Shortlist unveiled for Travelmole Web Awards</title><description>Winners will be announced at ceremony next week</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29467/shortlist-unveiled-for-travelmole-web-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling Travel in a Weak Economy</title><description>IATA/TravelMole Free Webinar: June 30, 10am Mumbai time.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29466/selling-travel-in-a-weak-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Selling travel in a weak economy</title><description>Register now for an IATA/TravelMole Free Webinar: June 30, 10am Mumbai time.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29465/selling-travel-in-a-weak-economy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:32 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel 2 names new marketing and commercial team</title><description>New team recruited following move to Glasgow</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29464/travel-2-names-new-marketing-and-commercial-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Price comes before destination, says Skyscanner poll</title><description>Only 16% of travellers have fixed travel dates and destinations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29463/price-comes-before-destination-says-skyscanner-poll/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair slashes flights at Dublin and Shannon</title><description>O'Leary blames APD for decision to cut capacity</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29462/ryanair-slashes-flights-at-dublin-and-shannon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:27 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Job losses at ABTA</title><description>Cooper's role is split</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29461/job-losses-at-abta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 June 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>HSMAI ready to launch Australian chapter</title><description>S&amp;M managers invited to Sydney information evening</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29299/hsmai-ready-to-launch-australian-chapter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>East Japan rail passes on offer</title><description>Special limited time deal for international travellers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29298/east-japan-rail-passes-on-offer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:21 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Start counting your Lucky Stars</title><description>Star Alliance launches 2009 sales incentive</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29297/start-counting-your-lucky-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:20 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jetstar goes daily to Bali from August</title><description>Jetstar Asia to provide Perth-Jakarta-Singapore link</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29296/jetstar-goes-daily-to-bali-from-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:17 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourism Australia needs cultural and operational change, says review</title><description>Jackson calls for revamp of TA and closer relationship with Austrade</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29295/tourism-australia-needs-cultural-and-operational-change-says-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Genting tipped for MGM Mirage alliance</title><description>Malaysia's casino operator eyes Macau play</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29294/genting-tipped-for-mgm-mirage-alliance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Thai agents continue Tourism Australia protest</title><description>Decision to dump Thailand office provokes "strong disappointment"</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29293/thai-agents-continue-tourism-australia-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:11 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Heads will roll if Bali agents, guides don't conform</title><description>China complains about treatment of its tourists in Indonesia</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29292/heads-will-roll-if-bali-agents-guides-dont-conform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:09 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Help, my heart's all a flutter</title><description>These days, a girl's spoilt for choice when it comes to finding Mr Right, as Yeoh Siew Hoon discovers.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29291/help-my-hearts-all-a-flutter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruise line offers free flights and excursions</title><description>Regent Seven Seas Cruises encourages bookings by end of month</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29290/cruise-line-offers-free-flights-and-excursions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:01:06 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'One stop shop' for online brochure ordering</title><description>Online 'resources portal' created by brochure distributor</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29289/one-stop-shop-for-online-brochure-ordering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travelodge starts winter room sale</title><description>Stays available for between &#xA3;9 and &#xA3;19</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29288/travelodge-starts-winter-room-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar Airways kicks off Paris Air Show orders</title><description>Carrier to expand short haul Airbus fleet</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29287/qatar-airways-kicks-off-paris-air-show-orders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:50 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Light at the end of the tunnel for travel industry?</title><description>TravelMole Guest Opinion by World Travel Market chairman Fiona Jeffery</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29286/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-travel-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dubai cruise traffic set to rise by 25%</title><description>Emirate forecasts further increase with opening of new cruise terminal</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29285/dubai-cruise-traffic-set-to-rise-by-25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>BA staff asked to work for free</title><description>Plea follows record losses by carrier</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29284/ba-staff-asked-to-work-for-free/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Amadeus first GDS to sell EasyCruise as line targets agents</title><description>Line seeks to reduce dependency on direct bookings</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29283/amadeus-first-gds-to-sell-easycruise-as-line-targets-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:39 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Air Asia X places &#xA3;1.34bn Airbus order</title><description>Long haul low cost carrier plans major fleet expansion</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29282/air-asia-x-places-apound134bn-airbus-order/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2009 22:00:37 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>City Break Show opens in Gothenburg</title><description>Swedish city hosts joint ETOA-Reed event</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29121/city-break-show-opens-in-gothenburg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>JAL warns of possible strike action</title><description>Some domestic flights could be affected on Friday, airline says</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29120/jal-warns-of-possible-strike-action/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:54 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>UK Cruise Convention draws 600 delegates</title><description>Three-day event kicks off on Wednesday in Dover</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29119/uk-cruise-convention-draws-600-delegates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:52 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>First sea trails for world's largest cruise ship</title><description>First pictures of Oasis of the Seas on test sailing</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29118/first-sea-trails-for-worlds-largest-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:47 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Drop in flights helps punctuality at UK airports</title><description>CAA figures show improved punctuality at 10 airports</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29117/drop-in-flights-helps-punctuality-at-uk-airports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:44 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Airlines must 'come clean' over lost bags</title><description>Almost &#xA3;38m paid out in lost luggage claims last year, insurance firm calculates</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29116/airlines-must-come-clean-over-lost-bags/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair calls for abolition of '&#xA3;10 tourist tax'</title><description>Passenger tax 'nothing short of tourism suicide'</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29115/ryanair-calls-for-abolition-of-apound10-tourist-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:40 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Tall ships line offers free child places</title><description>Deal for August Med sailings by Star Clippers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29114/tall-ships-line-offers-free-child-places/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>'Brits risk arrest by not checking local laws and customs'</title><description>Foreign Office warns against over-exposure when abroad</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29113/brits-risk-arrest-by-not-checking-local-laws-and-customs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Flight Centre issues air fare guarantee</title><description>But does not apply to low cost carriers and charter airlines</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29112/flight-centre-issues-air-fare-guarantee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:34 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Europcar signs e-ticketing deal with Travelport</title><description>Galileo now has 'big four' car hire firms using e-Vouchers</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29111/europcar-signs-e-ticketing-deal-with-travelport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Ryanair to shut website for ten hours</title><description>Essential overnight maintenance needed on June 24</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/29110/ryanair-to-shut-website-for-ten-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Tourism TV Choice</title><description>This week's selection of great videos</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28952/sustainable-tourism-tv-choice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:42 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>VISION Tweets</title><description>We will be reporting from travel industry events around the world on the mirco-messaging website in addition to regular news updates</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28951/vision-tweets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:41 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Saudi Tourism to Leave No Trace</title><description>SCTA is planning to conduct this program which aims at, within the next five years, training 395,000 persons</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28950/saudi-tourism-to-leave-no-trace/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:38 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Novotel Gets Greener</title><description>This significant commitment is part of the ambition to have the Asia Pacific network of 81 Novotel's certified, by year end.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28949/novotel-gets-greener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:36 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Sustainable Scottsdale Preserves "Tourism Treasure" Desert Heritage</title><description>Today, this Preserve plays host to hikers, horseback riders and outdoor enthusiasts who delight in the region's ancient Indian artifacts and wildlife</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28948/sustainable-scottsdale-preserves-quottourism-treasurequot-desert-heritage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:35 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>First Ever Green Games says India</title><description>A green games portal, highlighting the vision and environment awareness programmes, was also launched.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28947/first-ever-green-games-says-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:33 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Travel Companies Help in Indian Disaster</title><description>Over 150,000 people lost their homes, fields, work equipment and livelihoods.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28946/travel-companies-help-in-indian-disaster/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:31 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Get Fair Palestine Tourism says Religious Coalition &#xE2;&#x80;' Asks 5 Questions</title><description>ECOT calls on the pilgrims and the travel agencies which arrange these pilgrimages not to dissociate them from a living context - the situation confronting the Palestinian people</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28945/get-fair-palestine-tourism-says-religious-coalition-acenta-asks-5-questions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:29 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>InterContinental to Sponsor Dubai Green Tourism Award</title><description>The initiatives are part of the departments' ambitious Sustainable Tourism agenda for the emirate.</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28944/intercontinental-to-sponsor-dubai-green-tourism-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>International visitation down 20 percent In March</title><description>First quarter arrivals in 2009 down 14 percent below last 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Singles Travel International announces Flavors of Italian cuisine tour</title><description>Singles are enjoying travel one sip at a time this summer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28644/singles-travel-international-announces-flavors-of-italian-cuisine-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 June 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>NY SKYRIDE launches NYC Walking Tours from Empire State and Beyond</title><description>New York Sightseeing company announces New tours</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28643/ny-skyride-launches-nyc-walking-tours-from-empire-state-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 June 2009 22:01:05 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>EcoArts is a San-Francisco based organization that unifies arts and travel through environmentally sustainable and cross-cultural experiences</title><description>EcoArts Tours is looking for partners, sponsors and communities to work 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BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Singapore is for sale</title><description>Fly the world's best airline to 35 destinations at a fraction of the price</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28465/singapore-is-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Royal Caribbean reports financial impact of H1N1 virus</title><description>The outbreak had a highly disruptive impact to operations</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28464/royal-caribbean-reports-financial-impact-of-h1n1-virus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:01:00 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Las Vegas Sands celebrates opening of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem</title><description>The property opening created 1,000 new jobs</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28463/las-vegas-sands-celebrates-opening-of-sands-casino-resort-bethlehem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:00:59 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>There's a unique blend of eastern sensuality and Mexican flair at Banyan Tree residences Mayakoba</title><description>Mayakoba exudes Asian gentility and exoticism while capturing the spirit and passion of Mexico</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28462/theres-a-unique-blend-of-eastern-sensuality-and-mexican-flair-at-banyan-tree-residences-mayakoba/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:00:57 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Five-Diamond Florida resort offers great service at a great price</title><description>Iconic Florida resort offers rates below $150 per night</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28461/five-diamond-florida-resort-offers-great-service-at-a-great-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:00:56 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Show us the money</title><description>AirNZ calls for investment support in 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for ATOL scheme to be widened to non-package holidays</title><description>Levy increase should wait until cost of XL collapse is known, says Tanzer</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28453/abta-calls-for-atol-scheme-to-be-widened-to-non-package-holidays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:00:28 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>ABTA relaxes claims procedures after failures</title><description>Process will be less rigid and frustrating</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28452/abta-relaxes-claims-procedures-after-failures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:00:26 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Qatar unveils launch dates for two new India routes</title><description>More destinations planned for network</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28451/qatar-unveils-launch-dates-for-two-new-india-routes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2009 22:00:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan eases swine flu fears</title><description>Airport examinations are lifted</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28299/japan-eases-swine-flu-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:24 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Abacus Branded Fares for MAS</title><description>Focus will be on value not price</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28298/abacus-branded-fares-for-mas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:22 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>On your bike: NZ targets cyclists</title><description>National cycleway, convention centre top infrastructure planning</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28297/on-your-bike-nz-targets-cyclists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:18 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Merger proposal leaves Air China in the cold</title><description>China Eastern may revive Singapore talks, says analyst</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28296/merger-proposal-leaves-air-china-in-the-cold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:15 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Jetstar, Pacific Blue soar in New Zealand</title><description>Trans-Tasman services set for boost</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28295/jetstar-pacific-blue-soar-in-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:13 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lost your bag? SITA will find it</title><description>WorldTracer kiosks offer immediate help</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28294/lost-your-bag-sita-will-find-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:10 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>The snow is falling and it's raining dollars in NZ</title><description>Australian arrivals limit the impact of downturn</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28293/the-snow-is-falling-and-its-raining-dollars-in-nz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:07 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy birthday, 100% Pure</title><description>Australia hasn't cracked the code, say Kiwis</description><link>http://www.routesonline.com/news/34/travelmole/28292/happy-birthday-100-pure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 June 2009 22:01:03 BST</pubDate></item><item><title>Agents urged to push UK resorts this summer</title><description>Good weather forecast will boost business, operator 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