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Sam Cox, MD of RealGap Experience examines the trend in students opting for more work related experience travel

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?Applications for university are up as students try to avoid the tuition fee rise that will see some courses cost nearly ?30,000 from 2012, and because thousands missed out on places last year. With early signs indicating that scores of sixth-formers are considering opting out of the UK system completely and applying for places in universities abroad, now that the UCAS application deadline has passed, what other options do students have if they don?t get their place at university?

Virgin Atlantic reveals some of its more unusual upgrade requests

With the longest flat bed in the business, private onboard bar and state of the art in-flight entertainment, flying Upper Class with Virgin Atlantic is definitely one of the more glamorous ways to travel. After a recent survey of more than 3,000 of the airline?s cabin crew and ground staff, it is clear that some passengers will stop at nothing when looking to secure a complimentary upgrade to the Upper Class Suite.?

Holiday engagements are a girl's best friend

Propose on holiday if you want the lady to say yes - thats the romantic verdict from HolidayExtras.coms customers.

Paul Fitzgerald from Crimson Hotels Group looks at why all star service is key in budget hotels

?Customer service from a budget hotel? That?s not really what it?s all about I hear you say. However, I am firmly convinced that customer service is just as important at the ?no frills? end of the market as it is at the newly re-opened Savoy.?

2011 travel predictions from industry experts

We asked a selection of industry experts for their thoughts and predictions for the year ahead. Heres what they had to say...

More than 60% of Brits planning at least two holidays this year

As we freeze our way into January, Brits are already looking forward to summer holidays and beach getaways, but value will be the buzz word and all-inclusive holidays a popular choice.?

Traditional thatched cottage must have all mod cons

Cottage letting agency English Country Cottages is reporting a growing trend among holidaymakers looking to book a new breed of holiday properties in Britain.?

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Welcome to the Training section of the Travel Bulletin Online website. On this page we feature invaluable articles from respected Travel Training Professionals that will help improve your work skills and so develop your career. Learn from the experts!

You can also link through to a calendar of forthcoming training events to see what free training is currently on offer in your geographical region.

We are in the process of developing our own Travel Bulletin Online Learning Zone, so watch this space!

If you have any suggestions about our training section or have some training features or events you feel we should feature then please email training@travelbulletin.co.uk.