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What is believed to be the first dedicated Cloud Computing platform for the travel industry has been launched by Travel Systems Associates (TSA) in conjunction with infrastructure provider Commensus Plc. What is believed to be the first dedicated Cloud Computing platform for the travel industry has been launched by Travel Systems Associates (TSA) in conjunction with infrastructure provider Commensus Plc.

A survey conducted at the recent ABTA Convention by First Data Merchant Solutions found higher security fees and cashflow are a continuing concern in the travel sector. With ATOL reform on the horizon the survey asked travel agents and tour operators about the issues they faced when accepting payments and their perceptions of acquirers in relation to the security fees they charge. A survey conducted at the recent ABTA Convention by First Data Merchant Solutions found higher security fees and cashflow are a continuing concern in the travel sector. With ATOL reform on the horizon the survey asked travel agents and tour operators about the issues they faced when accepting payments and their perceptions of acquirers in relation to the security fees they charge.

Following the growing popularity of South African wine in the UK, Hayes & Jarvis has boosted the visibility of its Cape Winelands programme in its new Worldwide brochure for 2012 Following the growing popularity of South African wine in the UK, Hayes & Jarvis has boosted the visibility of its Cape Winelands programme in its new Worldwide brochure for 2012

The new Summer 2012 Cruises brochure published by Compagnie du Ponant, is now available and features more than 80 sailings, from four to 14 nights, operating between March and October next year. The new Summer 2012 Cruises brochure published by Compagnie du Ponant, is now available and features more than 80 sailings, from four to 14 nights, operating between March and October next year.

The Selous Safari Company in Tanzania is promoting a selection of Christmas and New Year breaks where guests can swap sleigh rides for 4x4 game drives and benefit from savings of up to ?560, with a seven-night beach and safari experience starting from ?2,890 per person. The Selous Safari Company in Tanzania is promoting a selection of Christmas and New Year breaks where guests can swap sleigh rides for 4x4 game drives and benefit from savings of up to ?560, with a seven-night beach and safari experience starting from ?2,890 per person.

With two Brazil itineraries during Carnival 2012, Crystal Cruises has announced four new opportunities for guests to experience the Carnival during the cruises? overnights in Rio de Janeiro.

SeaDream Yacht Club has released its early 2013 itineraries. SeaDream Yacht Club has released its early 2013 itineraries.

Provence Alps-Cote-dAzur Regional Tourist Board is organising a workshop for the trade on November 1 at the Mint Hotel Tower of London. Provence Alps-Cote-dAzur Regional Tourist Board is organising a workshop for the trade on November 1 at the Mint Hotel Tower of London.