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Feb 05 - Trafalgar Tours TMs discuss benefits of Group Escorted Tours
Three Trafalgar Tours TMs discuss the benefits of Group Escorted Tours in an interview with Travel Mole.

Jan 29 - Latest British Region Bulletin now available
The February, 2010, issue of the BR Bulletin contains details of events as well as UK and international news of interest to all TMs.

Jan 26 - Giuliano Rocchini
We regret to note the passing of Giuliano Rocchini. As resident group photographer at Piazza Michelangelo, Florence, Giuliano was there in all weathers and was respected for his unfailing hospitality, patience, and efficiency. He was a permanent feature of tours to Florence over decades and will be greatly missed. Members wishing to send condolences may write to Riccardo Rocchini, via San Giovanni Bosco 4, 50121 Firenze, Italy.

Jan 21 - Electronic application for US tourist visa obligatory from today
From today, all visitors to the United States (except for Canadian and Mexican passport holders) require an electronic visa (or already hold a B1 or B2 visa).

Jan 20 - Latest IATM Newsletter now available
IATM Newsletter I/2010 offers you a list of significant anniversaries for 2010, the agenda for the IATM Istanbul Convention, little known facts about London's Underground railway, and the audited accounts for 2008/09. Members must log-in to get access to the Newsletter.

Jan 15 - ETOA's Tom Jenkins looks to the year ahead
The Executive Director of the European Tour Operators Association, Tom Jenkins, considers issues facing the tourism industry in 2010, including reform of the EU Package Travel Directory, and speaks out against guiding monopolies.

Jan 05 - Full body scanners promised for UK airports
Following the failed attempt to detonate a bomb over Detroit, the BBC reports that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has aprroved the introduction of full body scanning machines at Britain's airports.

Dec 21 - Rome plans improved coach access in 2010
ETOA reports that ambitious plans to increase pick-up and drop-off plans have been promised by Sergio Marchi, the ‘Assessore’ for Transport and Mobility in Rome.