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ABTA has announced that Croatia is to host?next year?s Travel Convention in the historic coastal town of Dubrovnik, from October 21-23, 2013. ABTA has announced that Croatia is to host?next year?s Travel Convention in the historic coastal town of Dubrovnik, from October 21-23, 2013.

lowcostbeds reports a year-on-year increase in long-haul bookings of more than 150% since the recent launch of its new long-haul portfolio. lowcostbeds reports a year-on-year increase in long-haul bookings of more than 150% since the recent launch of its new long-haul portfolio.

African Pride has launched its 2013 brochure a month early to enable agents to capitalise on demand for 2013 holidays, with October being a traditionally strong month for bookings to Africa. African Pride has launched its 2013 brochure a month early to enable agents to capitalise on demand for 2013 holidays, with October being a traditionally strong month for bookings to Africa.

DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of a newly renovated, upscale, full-service hotel situated on Boston?s North Shore. Renovations at the 364-room property included all guest rooms and public spaces, including the hotel?s lobby and more than 30,000sq.ft. of meeting space. DoubleTree by Hilton has announced the opening of a newly renovated, upscale, full-service hotel situated on Boston?s North Shore. Renovations at the 364-room property included all guest rooms and public spaces, including the hotel?s lobby and more than 30,000sq.ft. of meeting space.

New ABTA research suggests that the number of young travellers [aged 34 or under] taking more holidays both in the UK and abroad has increased in the last 12 months. New ABTA research suggests that the number of young travellers [aged 34 or under] taking more holidays both in the UK and abroad has increased in the last 12 months.

Financial protection, ABTA and ATOL membership continue to take three of the top five positions in consumers? lists of holiday booking essentials as they did in 2011, illustrating that customers look for reassurance and protection as a priority when booking a holiday. Financial protection, ABTA and ATOL membership continue to take three of the top five positions in consumers? lists of holiday booking essentials as they did in 2011, illustrating that customers look for reassurance and protection as a priority when booking a holiday.

Superbreak has launched packages to see ?A Chorus Line?, which is returning to London?s West End for the first time since 1976. Agents can now book theatre break packages that include overnight accommodation and tickets to the show, which will run at The London Palladium from?February 2?July?13, 2013. Superbreak has launched packages to see ?A Chorus Line?, which is returning to London?s West End for the first time since 1976. Agents can now book theatre break packages that include overnight accommodation and tickets to the show, which will run at The London Palladium from?February 2?July?13, 2013.