Issue 32, May/June 2008

NEWS
Travel On The Rise
Passengers Able To Use Own Phones In Air
Oasis Hong Kong Fails
Concerns Over US Laptop Confiscations
Changes To Codes Of Conduct
More Low-Cost Options
Jet Spreads Its Wings
Premium Perks
New Look For LCY
Driving The Big Names Together
Shire Hotels
Dedicated Transfers
Manchester's Crowne Is Back
Think Pink
Check-In and Fly Out
St Pancras gets the thumbs up
On The Fiddle
Room Rates Rocket
Four Points Growth Spurt
Big London boost for Premier Inns
Spread The Net
Starwood Pushes Sheraton Brand
US$1 bn relaunch for IHG's Holiday Inn
Beijing Welcomes Its First Maritim Hotel
Alitalias's Future Hangs In The Balance
V Australia To Fly To US
Easyjet Increases French Presence
Guidelines For 'fam trip' Behaviour From Hbaa
Meeting US needs
Eco-Friendly Liverpool
Free Internet Access For Delegate
Carbon Neutral North Of The Border
Manchester Central
Brummy Meet
FEATURES
Emergency Control
Safety and Security - Travel security is the responsibility of us all, and new legislation makes it more difficult for employers to shy away from their obligations, says Bob Papworth
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Winning Track
Facilities for Travellers with Disabilities - Organising travel for Britain's Paralympic team has its own unique set of challenges, says Beverley Fearis
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The Rail Way
Booking train tickets - In today's growing rail market there's more choice than ever when booking fares, says Dave Richardson
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Blue Sky Sleeping
Alternative airport hotels - Hotels close to regional airports range from the big brands to properties with a real difference says Bob Papworth
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Life in the Fast Lane
Ground transport - It's not just the big boss who can have a chayffeur driven limo. Dave Richardson looks at today's options for ground transportation.
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Country Roads
Buying domestic travel - Domestic travel throws up an array of options, but do we always have to compromise on cost, time and comfort asks Gary Noakes.
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Room Service
Buying hotel space - Hotels offer all the gadgets and luxuries we can dream of, but at what cost to the hotel booker, asks Bob Papworth
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Park and Fly
Airport parking - Meet and greet valet parking can save travellers valuable time at the airport. Dave Richardson examines the concept, which offers cost-effective convenience and reduces stress.
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DESTINATION PROFILE
Cairo: Capital investment Staying buoyant as the global markets waver is a tough call, but Cairo is flourishing from its strong core, says Jonathan Hart
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