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Thomas Cook and TUI may become more different in the coming years.

China will overtake the USA by number of hotel rooms by 2025.

Alliance extends its reach into Southeast Asia and Australia.

Demand will be high for specialist operators, but at the lower end competition will be tough.

Aircraft engine maker wins crucial contract from Air China worth €1.3 billion.

Elite tour operators are reporting a year-on-year increase in sales of up to 25%.

Frequencies increased to Beijing and Johannesburg with arrival of new A380.

The new property’s design-centric image suits the chain it belongs to.

Users can contact other passengers on the flight and communicate.

Both names are used by many properties, so definitions help.

Visiting a travel agent can give security, but websites are looking to add a personal touch.

The airline targets high-demand international business travel markets.

New product includes personal overnight cruises onboard deluxe junk-yachts.

With business travel ready to skyrocket, hotels need to checklist their facilities.

As the world’s biggest ship docks at its new home, cruise line execs in London name-check the ports of the future.

A full year of events is scheduled to take place daily in both Tallinn and Turku.

Printed brochures still seem to be vital when agents sell luxury travel.

Air travel taxes will drive passengers elsewhere, airline execs warn.

Venice, Florence, Pisa and Milan show big price differences for the same room.

“The river cruise industry puts 4,000 people on riverboats in one week.”