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The recession has cost the UK tour operators industry ?2.1billion in lost profit in the last year according to new research by market analysts Plimsoll.?

Prices start from ?699 per person for an 11-night springtime cruise out of the UK which takes in eight Atlantic and Mediterranean ports including Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar and Tangier.?

Polaris World?s five-star InterContinental La Torre Golf Resort in Murcia, Spain is offering a three-night breakfast stay with three rounds of golf from ?239 per person.

Longwood Holidays, which has seen golf sales up by 90% year-on-year, is offering two golf promotions in the Red Sea resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Taba Heights.

Hand Picked Hotels is offering corporate and event bookers the chance to win an invitation to an exclusive house party for every ?1,000 worth of business they book with the group.

bmi has releanched its loyalty scheme, Diamond Club, with new features including family membership, the conversion of miles into upgrades and complimentary pre-bookable upgrades for Gold Card holders.

Deccan Dreams, part of Pyramid Holiday Tours in India?s state of Karnataka, has launched an eco-conservation and nature tourism programme aimed at preserving local customs and traditions and protecting wildlife sanctuaries.

BAA WorldPoints and Lufthansa?s frequent flyer programme Miles & More have announced a new agreement which provides passengers with the opportunity to earn miles when they shop at BAA airports.