8 d. ago More than half of 'green' claims made by travel agents break advertising rules, says watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority has released a report on environmental claims in travel agent advertisements - and more than half of these do not comply with its guidelines.

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1 week ago Looking for Lando: My crash course at the track where F1 star Norris learned to drive

It may not be as glamorous as Monaco, but it was on the raceway where a seven-year-old Norris first caught the eye of motor sport trainersMonaco, Las Vegas, Singapore. The list of pitstops on Lando Norris’ road to the top of Formula One is like a luxury travel agent’s catalogue.So when I was asked to trace the young man’s journey ahead of a weekend in which he could become the first British champion driver since Lewis Hamilton, my hopes were high. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'I've been a travel agent for 30 years and everyone must visit 5 spots in Spain'

A travel agent has rattled off the five Spanish destinations you should jet off to "before you die" – and they're a bit different to your typical Madrid or Barcelona city break

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3 w. ago 'I'm a travel agent of 30 years and everyone must visit these 5 Spanish destinations'

An experienced travel agent has listed the underrated Spanish destinations that you should see "before you die" – and they're all easy to get to from the UK

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3 w. ago Holidaymakers are afraid of visiting parts of Spain because they fear being 'shot with a water

Mark Meader, vice-president of the US ASTA travel association, told representatives that scenes of activists firing water pistols at tourists had discouraged some from visiting Barcelona.

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3 w. ago UK travel agent goes bust as trips cancelled amid urgent message to customers

A Hampshire-based company, New Era Travel, has now closed its doors with its office put up for sale just three years after it opened with fears in the industry over the economic climate

Economics

3 w. ago UK travel agent goes into liquidation as customers updated on holiday bookings

A UK travel agent in Alresford, Hampshire has suddenly closed as customers who booked holidays with the travel company have been updated in a short statement placed on the office door

Economics

3 w. ago UK travel agent goes into liquidation just three years after opening

Another travel agent has gone into liquidation - only a short three years after it opened. The company opened in 2022, offering a range of holiday options.

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