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easyJet has unveiled details of its expansion plans this year, with the introduction of 36 new routes across Europe and the introduction of a fifth aircraft to be based at Manchester, which will operate a further three new routes next spring to Mahon (Menorca). Sharm el Sheik and Zurich.

The Leading Cruise Agents of the UK (LCA) has introduced a new membership arrangement designed for consortia, alliances and miniples.

A survey by budget accommodation provider HostelBookers.com has found the under 20s to be the age bracket most likely to organise travel through agents.

?Cruise & Maritime Voyages has more than 50 Ex-UK cruises on offer for 2010.

The Mastermind final, an agents marketplace, lively sessions, a gala dinner and networking opportunities, will take place at the AITO Specialist Travel Agents? domestic conference in Warwick on January 16 & 17.

Long-haul specialist says Thailand?s where the best deals are and airlines to Australia are offering the most competitive prices in 2010, according to Travelmood.

Oman Air?s Sindbad Frequent Flyer Programme has announced a partnership agreement with Rotana, the hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa.

Jet Airways is enhancing its Middle East route network with a daily flight to Doha, Qatar, from Delhi.