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St Petersburg is on most people?s bucket list but until now it?s been expensive and problematic to obtain a visa to visit the former Russian capital, even on a package break. Over the last five years, many UK tourists have used the luxury cruise lines which sail around the Baltic during summer to access the city, which include an overnight stay to explore the area, often with expensive group excursions to add to the cruise price. St Petersburg is on most people?s bucket list but until now it?s been expensive and problematic to obtain a visa to visit the former Russian capital, even on a package break. Over the last five years, many UK tourists have used the luxury cruise lines which sail around the Baltic during summer to access the city, which include an overnight stay to explore the area, often with expensive group excursions to add to the cruise price.

ABTA ? The Travel Association estimates that two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for the first weekend of the summer holidays for the majority of English schools (July 20-23). ABTA ? The Travel Association estimates that two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for the first weekend of the summer holidays for the majority of English schools (July 20-23).

Silverpop, a digital marketing technology provider that unifies marketing automation, email, mobile and social, has been appointed by Thomas Cook Scheduled Businesses, following a competitive pitch to become the email marketing technology provider for the Netflights, Gold Medal and Pure Luxury brands.

ITC Classics has announced the launch of its new touring brochure, Discover, as well as new escorted tours, new solo traveller tours, plus new destinations including Cambodia and Zimbabwe. ITC Classics has announced the launch of its new touring brochure, Discover, as well as new escorted tours, new solo traveller tours, plus new destinations including Cambodia and Zimbabwe.

?The latest brochure release from Newmarket Holidays sees the addition of several escorted tours covering the US and Canada, with departure dates through to spring 2014 on many itineraries. ?The latest brochure release from Newmarket Holidays sees the addition of several escorted tours covering the US and Canada, with departure dates through to spring 2014 on many itineraries.

Encore Tickets has added two attractions to its portfolio for agents to promote to their clients. Tickets for The View from the Shard, which opens to the public on February 1, 2013, cost from ?26 for adults and ?21 for children. Encore Tickets has added two attractions to its portfolio for agents to promote to their clients. Tickets for The View from the Shard, which opens to the public on February 1, 2013, cost from ?26 for adults and ?21 for children.

For a limited time IntouristUK is offering up to 20% discount on its Peter the First cruise on four select dates in August and September. For a limited time IntouristUK is offering up to 20% discount on its Peter the First cruise on four select dates in August and September.

With the summer season fast approaching, the hospitality sector is seeking to maximise profits by setting the right prices to ensure success in a very difficult economic climate. According to IBISWorld, the global hotels and resorts industry is expected to grow to $580billion this year. With the summer season fast approaching, the hospitality sector is seeking to maximise profits by setting the right prices to ensure success in a very difficult economic climate. According to IBISWorld, the global hotels and resorts industry is expected to grow to $580billion this year.