Travel Bulletin
Travel Bulletin 
In a session at the Elite conference called Rebalancing ATOL, David Clover from the CAA told delegates that the CAA is consulting on four main changes.
p>In a session at the Elite conference called Rebalancing ATOL, David Clover from the CAA told delegates that the CAA is consulting on four main changes.The Spanish National Tourist Office (SNTO) aims to change the holiday habits of UK visitors to Spain, writes JILL SAYLES.
p>The Spanish National Tourist Office (SNTO) aims to change the holiday habits of UK visitors to Spain, writes JILL SAYLES.Elite Travel Groups chief executive, Neil Basnett, told delegates at the consortias recent Independent Matters conference in Sevilla that the message of the organisation is one of unity and that Elite remains small enough so that each of its members feel important, writes JILL SAYLES.
p>Elite Travel Groups chief executive, Neil Basnett, told delegates at the consortias recent Independent Matters conference in Sevilla that the message of the organisation is one of unity and that Elite remains small enough so that each of its members feel important, writes JILL SAYLES.Jet2.com has opened a ?9.5million state-of-the-art training centre for pilots and crew.
p>Jet2.com has opened a ?9.5million state-of-the-art training centre for pilots and crew.Icelandair is to commence flights to Portland in Oregon from May 19, 2015.
p>Icelandair is to commence flights to Portland in Oregon from May 19, 2015.
Taber Holidays has launched its new winter 2014/15 programme with the addition of 11 new tours.
Featuring new itineraries in Norway, Iceland and Sweden, the total number of new tours offered is now 23. Examples include a new Lapland spa experience in Sweden, ?The Lapland Indulgence? (leading in at ?1,685 per person), a culinary tour of Iceland, ?Icelandic cuisine and culture? (from ?1,798) and a unique ?Aurora lavvu and dog sledding safari? in Northern Norway from ?1,835.
In addition there is a new four-day ?Whale Safari and Northern Lights? trip to Troms? in Norway, as well as a family adventure in Swedish Lapland, ideal for February half-term. Overall prices for winter packages start from ?599 for a Northern Lights break to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.
The companys managing director, Suzel Taber-Shaw, said: "We really want our winter programme to be about authentic experiences and the people, whether its local folk taking our clients on the excursions or like-minded travellers. Everyone knows you can see the Northern Lights and do things like dog sledding and while of course we offer these, our new tours provide so much more in terms of culture, cuisine and relaxation."
For more information call 01274-875199 or see www.taberhols.co.uk
Attraction World has added new shore excursions in the Caribbean, Canaries and Madeira to its programme for next year.
p>Attraction World has added new shore excursions in the Caribbean, Canaries and Madeira to its programme for next year.TUI UK & Ireland, which operates holiday brands Thomson and First Choice, has announced the decision to close its Coventry office by December 2015.
p>TUI UK & Ireland, which operates holiday brands Thomson and First Choice, has announced the decision to close its Coventry office by December 2015.