Michael PALIN “Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.”
St. AUGUSTINE “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
More Power Given To First Choice And Thomson Reps »
Overseas holiday reps for First Choice and Thomson are to be given greater power in dealing with complaints.
It is hoped the move will cut down on the number of customers taking up issues with customer services when they return home to the UK.
Ian Chapman, head of overseas said “Holidays are so important, never [...]
Pre Paid Money Card Launched »
First Choice and Thomson have launched a pre paid travel money card that is backed by MasterCard.
The money card can be topped up with US Dollars and Euros to buy goods at over 28 million locations worldwide.
The travel money cards will be promoted in 806 Holiday Hypermarket, First Choice and Thomson branches.
Jeremy Osborne [...]
We Can’t Afford To Holiday In Europe »
Holidaymakers travelling to European destinations are spending three times more than those going outside the Eurozone.
A recent Post Office survey has revealed that holiday essentials including drinks, transfers, accommodation and even post cards cost much less in places like Prague and Budapest compared with cities like Athens and Barcelona.
The pound sterling has actually strengthened in [...]
Thomson And First Choice Launch Exciting New Options »
Leading UK tour operators, Thomson and First Choice have launched their brand new range of Winter 09/10 and Summer 2010 brochures, with a fresh new style and exciting new destinations.
One of the new additions is two weekly charter flights to Cuba, running from Manchester and Gatwick to Holguin and Varadero respectively.
The Faraway Shores brochure also [...]
Thomson Cruises Into Turkey »
Thomson Cruises are expanding into the Eastern Mediterranean with a new itinerary running from Marmaris in Turkey.
From May 2010, Thomson Celebration fly-cruises will cover destinations including Izmir, Santorini, Alexandria in Egypt and Ashod on the coast of Israel.
Thomson Spirit is also relocating to Corfu in 2010, visiting Venice, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Athens and Rhodes.
Thomson Destiny [...]
Thomson Airways Help Save A Lioness From Romanian Zoo »
The Born Free Foundation, a charity supported by Thomson Airways onboard collections, has rescued a lioness from appalling conditions in a Romanian Zoo and re-housed her in Malawi.
Bella, aged 7, was suffering from spinal and leg injuries, and was almost blind when she was saved from the atrocious conditions at the Buhusi Zoo in Moldavia.
Thanks [...]
Congratulations Thomson »
Leading tour operator Thomson, part of the distinguished TUI Travel group; have been named ‘most trusted holiday company’ in a recent survey.
Thomson’s have won the title, in the Readers Digest Trusted Brands Survey for the 9th consecutive year.
Readers vote for the companies they feel provide consistent service in an effort to build trust with [...]
Economy doesn’t deter British travellers »
According to research by TUI Travel, British holidaymakers aren’t being deterred by the economic downturn. Instead of cancelling their travels altogether, people are looking further afield and outside of the Eurozone where their pound will stretch further.
TUI Travel, owners of Thomson and First Choice after last year’s merger, expects similar customer numbers to last year, [...]
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