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     <title><![CDATA[Jet2.com offers £500 prize for agents]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Jet2.com is urging agents to dynamically package holidays to destinations such as Dalaman and Sharm el Sheikh with its new East Midlands services.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[ABTA launches first manifesto…]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ABTA has outlined five key industry issues in its first manifesto, unveiled yesterday at the House of Lords.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[oneworld airlines relinquish London slots]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia have offered to lease out a number of slots to help win regulatory approval for their transatlantic tie-up.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[New CWT tool tailored to SMEs]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Carlson Wagonlit Travel UK has introduced an online travel management solution aimed at firms with a small to medium annual travel spend.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[…while Tanzer prepares for Europe]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[ABTA bosses will travel to Brussels next week in the latest round&nbsp;of lobbying on changes to the European Package Travel Directive.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Qwerty adds ‘idiot-proof’ site]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Independent agent, Qwerty Travel, has expanded operations with the launch of a new website, travelwasp.com.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[bmi sees €78m full year loss]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[bmi parent the Lufthansa Group made a net loss of &euro;112m last year, versus a restated profit of &euro;542m in 2008.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Ferry companies say harbour ‘misled’ on fees]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Operators at Dover Harbour are considering legal action after claiming cash they provided to fund a second terminal is to be invested elsewhere.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[HRG, Amari, United Airlines]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[US hotel marketing firm targets UK]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[A couple who built what they claim is the world&rsquo;s biggest independent hotel chain in just seven years are bringing their brand to the UK.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[TUI UK expands e-CRM offering]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Thomson and First Choice customers can now opt to receive email alerts detailing special offers tailored specifically to them.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Hotel giants target Europe]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts Worldwide and Marriott International have announced plans to expand their European portfolios.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[European airline traffic Feb10]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[AF-KLM, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, bmi, Germanwings, Air Berlin, SAS, Aer Lingus, Norwegian and Finnair.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Encouraging signs for UK airports]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Passenger numbers at BAA&rsquo;s six UK airports grew by 2.4% year-on-year last month, while Gatwick reported a 3.2% rise.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Aer Lingus confirms compulsory job cuts]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Aer Lingus is to make 230 compulsory redundancies among its cabin crew, as part of its &euro;97m cost-cutting plan.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[London hotels see ‘impressive’ start to 2010]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Hotels in London will push up room rates by about &pound;10 this year, according to Deloitte.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Acquisition for TravelTainment]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Amadeus-owned TravelTainment has bought German online marketing company Pixell.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Travelport is rolling out its online networking tool for the travel agent community, Travelport Opinions, to the UK and Ireland.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Essential deal for Thomas Cook]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Thomas Cook Group is to acquire Think W3, owner of online travel-related products supplier, Essential Travel.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Lufthansa, Budget date, Greece]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Holidaymakers say high parking charges and long queues in travel agents are forcing them to book online.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Travel buyers call for better supplier support]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[The Institute of Travel and Meetings has called for greater collaboration on standards and processes between suppliers and technology providers.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Travelport GDS has formed a partnership with Net Trans to provide hotel commission recovery for agency customers.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Aer Lingus sees fares fall 16.8%]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Aer Lingus made a &euro;66.2m loss before tax and exceptional items last year, versus an &euro;18.8m restated profit in 2008.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Merlin Entertainments saw visitor numbers across its 60 theme parks and attractions rise by 9.7% year-on-year to 38.5m in 2009.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Eurotunnel Group saw profits drop in 2009, due to a dip in demand and the impact of the September 2008 fire.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Budget chain Travelodge is investing &pound;14m in three going concern hotels, which will open this week in York, Edinburgh and near Stansted Airport.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[TUI UK brands Thomson and First Choice are to open 30 shops over the next two years.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Traveltek/Rock, China Airlines, Thomson Cruises/Island Cruises]]></description>
     <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Confidence about prospects for the next six months has fallen in the hospitality and leisure sector, according to Santander Corporate Banking.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[President Obama has signed into US law the country&rsquo;s first national travel promotion programme aimed at attracting more international visitors.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[London has bucked the downward trend for European cities, with a year-on-year rise in average hotel prices during March.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[First Rate Exchange Services says the estimated 22m Brits planning on visiting eurozone countries this year will get more for their money.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;unusually severe&rsquo; weather conditions in December and January hit revenues at public transport operator Stagecoach Group.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Lydd gets go-ahead for £25m expansion]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Shepway District Council has voted in favour of Lydd Airport&rsquo;s expansion plans.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Aer Lingus Group cabin crew have rejected cost-cutting proposals put forward by the airline.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[AITO STA, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Monarch]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Travelport is to distribute its&nbsp; Galileo and Worldspan platforms in Bulgaria.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Thistle is the latest chain to join the Hotel Carbon Index Company&rsquo;s Carbon Emission Per Available Room environmental benchmarking scheme.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Business Travel Market has unveiled details of its 20 free conference sessions developed along with key trade bodies.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[The importance of sustainable tourism has prompted ABTA to rename one of its departments.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Visits to Britain&rsquo;s museums, castles, parks and historic houses can play a key role in boosting the flagging economy, according to a report out today.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[VisitBritain, UK Sport and five other public funding bodies have joined forces to create a toolkit for evaluating the impact of cultural and sporting events.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Advantage, Wizz Air, Rezidor Hotel Group]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[New high definition digital display stands have been launched at three London airports.]]></description>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Avis Europe, operator of the Avis and Budget car rental brands, made a &euro;200k net profit last year, versus a &euro;9.9m loss in 2008.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[A record six ships will be showcased at this year&rsquo;s Association of Cruise Experts (ACE) UK Cruise Convention in Southampton.]]></description>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Emirates, NBTA Europe, Malev]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Many of the world&rsquo;s major cities saw hotel rates plunge last month, according to HRS.com.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[The UK hotel industry is performing better than originally forecast, reports PricewaterhouseCoopers.]]></description>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Avis expands green fleet]]></title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Technology provider Multicom&nbsp;is offering an improved rail and ferry reservations system for agents.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Jet2.com, Leger Holidays, Hyatt]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA['Dog eat dog' discounting hits margins]]></title>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Thomas Cook Airlines has launched online check-in for flights from selected airports.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Tourism Australia and Emirates Airline have unveiled the next phase of their joint UK marketing campaign.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Wexas is looking to buy further niche businesses after acquiring a travel management company and its sister leisure tour operator.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Specialist tour operator Arena Travel is looking to sell more through the trade.]]></description>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Deeping Travel, CI Travel Group, Emirates]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Heathrow Express has introduced airport check-in facilities and flight information screens at Paddington Station.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[oneworld claims it is &lsquo;by far the best alliance&rsquo; for current member Japan Airlines.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[SWISS, HRG, Accor Hotels]]></description>
     <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[Travel brands drop in latest Hitwise list]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Thomson, Expedia and easyJet have all fallen out of the Hitwise Hot Shops List top ten.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[GlobalStar Travel Management has recruited three new members in Oman, Bahrain and Kazakhstan.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[responsibletravel unveils new flight search]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[responsibletravel.com is&nbsp;offering a flight search that compares the carbon emissions of different airlines as well as the price&nbsp;for the requested route.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[GDS woos package providers]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Amadeus has boosted its product range for the leisure travel market, after joining forces with an operator systems supplier.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[More Hamptons for Hilton]]></title>
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     <title><![CDATA[Akkeron plans 150-strong regional chain]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Akkeron Hotels, set up by investment firm Akkeron Group, has acquired the leasehold of nine Folio properties.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <title><![CDATA[other news in brief]]></title>
     <description><![CDATA[Wings Corporate Travel/Travel Alliance, Continental Airlines, Dawson and Sanderson/Rock Insurance]]></description>
     <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Superbreak has launched its first guide to London aimed at travel agency staff.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[The recession has highlighted the crucial role of strong leadership in boosting consumer confidence.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[The head of Mexico&rsquo;s tourist board in Europe said he would rather tackle the financial meltdown than the health crisis that hit his country in 2009.]]></description>
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     <description><![CDATA[Travelport has signed new global full content distribution agreements with British Airways and JetBlue Airways.]]></description>
     <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Dublin-based wholesaler B2Bski.com is to be the sole provider of all ski holidays and extras on easyJet&rsquo;s website.]]></description>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Qatar Airways operated the world&rsquo;s first commercial passenger flight powered by fuel made from natural gas between London and Doha yesterday.]]></description>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <description><![CDATA[Ryanair&rsquo;s maverick boss Michael O&rsquo;Leary has used last night&rsquo;s <i>Panorama </i>programme about the airline as another platform for publicity.]]></description>
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     <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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     <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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