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		<title>Thomson unveils new retail concept in UK</title>
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		<description>Thomson has opened a brand new flagship store at INTU Merry Hill in Dudley which introduces new technology, such as virtual reality headsets, to bring the holiday to life for its customers in store.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson unveils final UK ad campaign before 2017 rebrand</title>
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		<description>This December leading UK holiday company, Thomson, will mark its ultimate campaign titled ‘Moments’, airing before Christmas ahead of rebranding to TUI in 2017. Thomson is proud to have led the way since the 1960’s by producing emotive holiday campaigns, with the new creative continuing the legacy theme as the story signifies the importance of enjoying those important holiday ‘moments’ with loved ones.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson trials virtual assistant tool for holiday bookings</title>
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		<description>Leading holiday brand Thomson is offering its customers an innovative way to find inspiration for their holidays by trialling a travel search tool leveraging IBM’s Watson technology. In an industry first, customers will be able to interact via a simple chat interface to get responses in real&#45;time, resulting in helpful suggestions of great holiday destinations or exciting holiday experiences.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2016 09:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice add Vietnam to long-haul programme</title>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice are to introduce Vietnam to its winter 2017 programme. The Caribbean islands of St Lucia and Cayo Santa Maria in Cuba, which were new additions to its summer 2017 programme, will also be extended into the winter season. The move is part of continued interest in long haul destinations and builds on the 350 per cent increase in long haul holidays over a ten year period that the brands revealed last year.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 09:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice add thousands of UK jobs</title>
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		<description>Leading holiday brands, Thomson and First Choice have announced the addition of 2,000 new jobs across their overseas operation and airline for summer 2016. From today, prospective candidates will be able to apply for a broad range of opportunities from cabin crew to holiday advisors and childcare providers to football coaches.</description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2015 09:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson to launch Sri Lanka trips as long-haul comes of age for UK travellers</title>
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		<description>Long haul holidays are fast becoming the preferred choice for many British holidaymakers as new research from holiday brands, Thomson and First Choice reveals that more people than ever before are prepared to go the distance to find their dream destination. Travelling for nine hours or more is now considered par for the course for many Brits (77 per cent) as they seek more adventure and cultural diversity from their holidays.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2015 15:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>TUI Group confirms demise of Thomson and First Choice</title>
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		<description>TUI Group has confirmed it will migrate to a single brand across all its markets, in effect signalling the end of Thomson and First Choice. The companies have been mainstays of the UK holiday market for a generation. In a call to analysts TUI Group chief executive Peter Long said the migration to the TUI brand would take place over several years.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2015 09:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson makes youth push with new brand</title>
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		<description>Thomson’s collection of Scene hotels, launched for summer 2014 as the perfect choice for sun seekers looking for a smart holiday base in some of the coolest party destinations, has significantly increased with the integration of the ‘2wentys’&amp;nbsp; youth brand into the range. The new look Thomson Scene will provide holidaymakers aged 18&#45;35 with the perfect break in 86 hotels in 34 resorts in 20 destinations, combining chilled pool days with lively nights out.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice expand summer 2015 schedule</title>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice have announced in summer 2015 they will be increasing capacity at UK regional airports through the introduction of 29 new routes including Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia, Marrakesh in Morocco and Antalya in Turkey, as well as the addition of further weekly flights for existing routes across the regions. The move to introduce these routes is part of the UK’s largest tour operator’s strategy to ensure customers across the UK can fly from their local airport and stay at the best hotels in some of the most exciting destinations.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Winter storms drive Brits overseas</title>
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		<description>The storms across the UK over Christmas have urged more people to book some guaranteed sunshine. Thomson and First Choice have seen record bookings over Christmas Day and Boxing Day across their website and phone lines, up ten per cent versus last year.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2013 16:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson opens first new next generation store</title>
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		<description>Thomson today opened its first new next generation store at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent. Set over 2,187 square feet, the store integrates the latest technology combined with great service to enhance the experience of choosing and booking a holiday.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Boeing Dreamliner headed for Glasgow Airport</title>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice have confirmed they will add direct flights from Glasgow Airport to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to the bumper summer 2014 schedule. The move to introduce the routes is part of the UK’s largest tour operator’s strategy to ensure customers across the UK can fly from their local airport and stay at the best hotels in some of the most exciting destinations.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson, First Choice triple services from London Southend Airport</title>
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		<description>For summer 2014, Thomson and First Choice will be flying twice a week to Palma, Majorca, and adding Ibiza to their schedule – tripling their service from London Southend Airport in just 12 months.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2013 09:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Five killed in Thomson cruise ship safety drill</title>
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		<description>Five crew members have been killed during a routine safety drill on a Thomson cruise ship which was docked in the Canary Islands. Two people were also seriously injured during the incident which took place on the Thomson Majesty.</description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice boost social media presence</title>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice holidaymakers will now have the option to speak to a member of the TUI UK &amp;amp; Ireland Social Media Customer Service team at any time before, during or after their holiday. The move will see the team increase to fifteen (twelve advisors, two senior advisors and one manager) all working shifts to be online 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the Thomson and First Choice Facebook and Twitter pages.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:28:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice confirm package holiday is alive and kicking</title>
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		<description>Following the release of TUI Travel PLC&#8217;s results to the city, Thomson and First Choice can confirm that the holiday market, despite the economic uncertainty, is in good shape.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Routes 2012: Thomson prepares to become first leisure Dreamliner operator</title>
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		<description>Thomson Airways will next year become the first leisure carrier to begin passenger operations with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airline, part of the European tour operator TUI, plans to introduce the type into service from May 1st, 2013 and is currently looking at the exciting network opportunities the modern generation airliner will bring to its customers.</description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 03:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson unveils £5.5m ad campaign</title>
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		<description>Thomson is unveiling its new £5.5million advertising campaign, which aims to highlight how holidays have changed over the last 50 years. The new Holidays Just Got Better campaign, which has been created by Beattie McGuinness Bungay is set to run until December.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson launches new smartphone app for holidaymakers</title>
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		<description>With the winter sun holiday period just around the corner, Thomson has launched a brand new smartphone app which includes discount vouchers, information on local events and bookable excursions. The free downloadable app allows users to take advantage of special offers while on holiday, find out about events happening in the resort they are staying as well as being able to search and book Thomson excursions direct from their smartphone.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:08:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson Airways offers public Dreamliner role</title>
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		<description>Thomson Airways has announced that it will become the world’s first airline to give the public the chance to name one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners using Twitter. Holidaymakers should keep their eyes peeled as Thomson Airways has added #nameourplane onto the side of one of their 737 aircrafts so that consumers can tweet an image or the location of where they spotted the hashtag, along with their reasons why they should get to name the new 787 Dreamliner.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson Airways brings Dreamliner to UK</title>
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		<description>Thomson Airways – which is set to become the first UK airline to fly the 787 Dreamliner from May 2013 – has welcomed the new aircraft into the UK. The exhibition formed part of the Dream Tour, organised by manufacturer Boeing, and unveiled the planned interior and new livery of its 787 aircraft.&amp;nbsp;</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson rolls out Summer 2013 programme</title>
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		<description>Thomson is launching its Summer 2013 programme, with the latest editions of Thomson&#8217;s Florida, Summer Collection, and Faraway Shores brochures.&amp;nbsp; The Summer 2013 holidays go on sale on April 26.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson launches interactive weather map</title>
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		<description>Thomson.co.uk has launched a new interactive graphic which quickly and easily tells users where’s hot and when by mapping out most major European cities by their climate.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson launches ad campaign to reassure customers</title>
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		<description>Thomson Holidays is launching a ‘You’re in Safe Hands’ press campaign to reinforce the message that customers can book its holidays with confidence. The move comes just days after rival Thomas Cook&#8217;s shares plummeted as the troubled company admitted to having run out of cash.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson launches £5m ad campaign early</title>
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		<description>Thomson Holidays is launching its biggest ever £5m advertising campaign two months earlier than the traditional post&#45;Christmas booking period.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson introduces Holidays to Lapland this winter</title>
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		<description>Thomson is getting into the Christmas spirit this December as it launches holidays to Lapland.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson.co.uk listed in Hitwise top ten UK e-retailers</title>
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		<description>Leading online intelligence service, Hitwise, has seen a big increase in the performance of travel e&#45;retailers this quarter, with Thomson coming out top, as the highest ranking travel company. Thomson.co.uk is now number 10 in the list of Top UK e&#45;retailers in the UK.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson tops Hitwise e-retailers</title>
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		<description>Hitwise, has seen a big increase in the performance of travel e&#45;retailers this quarter, with Thomson coming out top, as the highest ranking travel company. Thomson.co.uk is now number 10 in the list of Top UK e&#45;retailers in the UK.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson tops travel e-retailer brands</title>
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		<description>Travel brands surged back up the IMRG&#47; Hitwise Hot Shops List this quarter with Thomson ranking as the best performing travel brand, in tenth place.</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice won’t leave police out of pocket</title>
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		<description>In support of the bravery Britain’s Police Force has shown this week Thomson and First Choice will allow police officers to rebook their holidays without incurring any extra charges.</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice launch new ‘Eco-Traveller’ programme in primary schools</title>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice are set to introduce a new programme for primary schools focusing on elements of sustainable tourism from both an environmental and social perspective.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Holiday watch dog criticises Thomson</title>
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		<description>A pressure group that aims to protect holiday makers has criticised UK tour operator Thomson for continuing to send travellers to a hotel which has a history of illness.</description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Apr 2011 21:44:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice Holidays take a tropical twist with exclusive flights to Costa Rica</title>
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		<description>From 2 November 2010, Thomson and First Choice  will launch exclusive direct* weekly flights from London Gatwick to Liberia, Costa Rica. Offering customers an exciting combination of holidays, from adrenaline&#45;rushing activities to a more laid&#45;back, chilled&#45;out vibe, this unforgettable country has something for everyone.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:40:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice shops see a surge in customers seeking advice and reassurance</title>
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		<description>Leading travel agents Thomson and First Choice have reported a surge in customers seeking advice and reassurance following the recent failures of holiday companies such as Kiss Flights, Goldtrail Holidays and Sun4U.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>TUI raises green credentials</title>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice are upping their green credentials with the launch of an umbrella sustainable tourism brand. Holidays Forever encourages holidaymakers to take simple steps to help the environment as well as the local community in the destinations they visit.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice Holidays expands from London Luton Airport</title>
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		<description>London Luton Airport is delighted to announce the launch of new Winter sun holidays to Madeira and Tunisia with Thomson and First Choice holidays.</description>
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		<title>A Sharm-ing Holiday Experience at Thomson&#8217;s All New Sensatori Resort</title>
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		<description>The fourth hotel in Thomson’s exclusive Sensatori collection will open its doors to Thomson customers in February 2011.&amp;nbsp; Located on the Red Sea Riviera, the new all&#45;inclusive 5T Sensatori Resort Sharm&#45;el&#45;Sheikh – which like the other Sensatori resorts, takes its name from ‘Senses’ and ‘Satori’, the Buddhist term for the ‘Wow Moment’ &#45; will incorporate signatory elements including swim&#45;up, whirlpool and family rooms, six restaurants, a selection of bars and a world class spa, as well as its own dive centre.</description>
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		<description>UK’s largest travel brands buck trend by opening new high street shops</description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:08:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice, the UK’s leading tour operators, today launch their new Winter 2010&#47;11 first edition brochures. With a whole host of exciting new holiday experiences, the new brochures will offer couples and families even more choice when it comes to booking a winter sun holiday.</description>
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		<description>Thomson has launched a new service designed for gay travellers, thereby staking a claim to be the first mainstream UK tour operator to offer same&#45;sex package holidays. The ATOL&#45;protected Freedom Collection features hotels in seven ‘pink’ destinations, including some gay&#45;only properties.</description>
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		<title>Thomson Airways is UK’s most punctual chartered airline</title>
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		<description>Thomson Airways, the airline for First Choice and Thomson, has been named the most punctual UK charter airline for summer 2009.&amp;nbsp; The airline has successfully secured first position for the second consecutive year.</description>
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		<description>Two dedicated phonelines have been set up to deal with the huge number of passengers affected by the collapse of the Globespan Group. More than 8,000 calls have been received from passengers either stranded abroad or waiting for news in Scotland following the collapse of the group, which included the airline Flyglobespan.</description>
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		<description>Following the announcement that Globespan has gone into administration, Thomson and First Choice can confirm that they are committed to offering alternative holidays to thousands of holidaymakers, after their original plans had been thrown into doubt.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>When you think of Pinewood Studios, the names of James Bond, Harry Potter and Obi Wan Kenobi may well spring to mind. Well, from December 17 2009, you can add a lucky group of Thomson holidays staff from all over the business to that list!</description>
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		<description>It’s that time of year when we all start to think of booking our next holiday and if you’re wondering what’s hot for 2010, look no further as leading holiday operators, Thomson and First Choice share their predictions on what they think will be the ten hottest destinations for 2010.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice demand travel industry takes firmer</title>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice, has called for the travel industry to immediately
adopt full and transparent carbon reporting.</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and First Choice report a surge in demand for ten and 11 night holidays</title>
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		<description>Leading tour operators Thomson and First Choice are increasing the number
of ten and 11 night holidays available for customers travelling next
Summer, to reflect a reported 64% increase in demand throughout this Summer
season.</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thomson today launches a total of eleven 2010 first edition brochures, available in store and on&#45;line.&amp;nbsp; The all&#45;new brochures, which have undergone a redesign aimed at capturing the &#8216;wow factor&#8217; of Thomson&#8217;s destinations, showcase the range of excellent new properties, exciting new resorts and all the great extras customers need to add value to their holiday.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:51:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thomson has re&#45;introduced holidays in Cuba from Summer 2009, and its new year round programme offers a range of exceptional holiday experiences, from all inclusive hotels to twin centre holidays, as well as some unforgettable tours. However, rumour has it that President Obama plans to ease the longstanding U.S. restrictions on travel, so Cuba could change in the years to come to cater for the mass American tourist market right next door&#8230; So, have a cigar, and enjoy an authentic Cuba holiday experience with Thomson &#45; while you still can!</description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 07:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thomson has today launched its long&#45;haul programme for 2009&#47;10 featuring holidays around the world. The launch sees the introduction of additional flights, new tours and hotels, and revamped brochure designs, all built with the customer in mind.</description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:14:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Thomson and Dr Sunshine join forces</title>
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		<description>Dr Robert Mighall, aka Dr Sunshine, has joined forces with leading UK travel company Thomson to help the company better understand how the Sun plays a part on its customers state of mind &#45; and help ensure that the company offers sunshine holidays abroad that genuinely offer that all important rest and relaxation&#8230;</description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thomson and First Choice have joined Flybe&#8216;s recession&#45;friendly pledge by offering redundancy cover to customers who book in January.The high street heavyweights, both part of TUI, are keen to raise the number holidaymakers who book early.</description>
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