Travel Bulletin
Travel Bulletin 
A new study by an independent cruise comparison website has revealed that 19% of 17-21 year olds want to ?work on a cruise line? for a gap year, a quarter of which state it is because it would be an ?exciting experience.?
An extremely brief primer on the past two decades in the airline industry, in case anyone needs a refresher: First came the streamlining of the air travel product, where meals and other perks were reduced in a cost-cutting effort. Then the airfare was unbundled completely, allowing airlines to present a fare devoid of pesky line-items like taxes and airport charges. Then, in one of the most significant turning points in the economics of passenger aviation, airlines began levying fees and charges on those previously-included products and services.?
? | In an increasingly competitive marketplace tour operators are having to work harder and smarter to get their share of the mighty tourist dollar. One route to differentiation has been to specialise in niche markets such as wildlife enthusiasts, birdwatchers and photographers.? |
 | The travel industry enters 2011 still shaking off the cobwebs of a tough year. December?s snowfall was the latest in a series of hardships for UK airports, with the BAA estimating the cost of the month?s weather disruption at ?24 million (ABTN, 12th Jan, 2011). And if that wasn?t all doom and gloom enough, the government?s VAT hike and public sector cuts have sparked fears of consumers cutting their holiday spending and refocusing on paying off existing debt. Fortunately, there are several exciting email marketing tactics that travel companies can use to overcome current industry challenges by building and retaining customer loyalty. |
The escorted touring market is experiencing continued growth as agents realise the benefits and earning potential of selling touring holidays. Not only can agents earn large commissions, but they?ll also elicit repeat custom from happy clients.?
A study conducted by online independent travel agent, sunshine.co.uk has revealed that 56% of Britons don?t view UK breaks as ?proper holidays;? with a fifth going as far as saying they would ?never? go on a holiday that wasn?t abroad.?
Research conducted by independent cruise comparison Website, www.cruisecompare.co.uk, has found that Brits who cruise for their holiday maintain friendships made abroad more so than any other holiday.?
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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.
