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Trafalgar is offering a 13-day The Balkans and Venice itinerary.

Around one third of staff working in guest houses, hotels, restaurants and pubs are now employed on zero hours contracts, according to the latest Travel & Tourism Survey conducted by MHA, a UK-wide association of chartered accountants and business advisors.

A new tablet and phone app called Vamoos, which is designed for tour operators and travel agents, has been launched. It allows holidaymakers to access their travel documents including itineraries, boarding passes, e-tickets, weather and mapping ? without the need for Wi-Fi or data roaming.

Singles specialist, Friendship Travel, has launched its winter 2014/15 brochure in a buoyant mood, following record-breaking early summer sales which are currently running 18% up on the same period last year.

Taber Holidays is offering a three-night Reykjavik And The Golden Circle itinerary from ?791 per person.

Preferred Hotel Group has launched Explore Africa, an exclusive offer that extends 20% off the best available rate at more than 20 member properties in countries as diverse as South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Madagascar.

The travel sector is set to benefit from new, patented technology designed to protect its customers? ePassports, biometric identity cards and contactless payment cards from data theft.

Eurostar has unveiled plans for the comprehensive refurbishment of its business lounge in Brussels-Midi, as part of an extensive programme of station improvements to enhance the passenger experience.