Press Releases
Recent press releases are listed below. For media enquires regarding Thomas Cook please email: pressoffice@thomascook.com
11 Jun 2008 - Don't
miss the boat on exclusive 2008 offers with Thomas Cook
- Cruising has become the fastest growing holiday choice in the UK, and Cruise Thomas Cook has
oceans of offers to ensure you get on board this summer for less.
9 Jun 2008 - See the best of Britain with Thomas
Cook: Thomas Cook offer great deals on UK's holiday hotspots
- As summer fast approaches, many Brits may be looking for a holiday closer to home this year.
So, where better to book than Thomas Cook, the nation's favourite name in travel, who has been
taking Brits on holiday in the UK since 1841.
4 Jun 2008 - Thomas Cook
and Cresta launch new Disneyland Resort Paris June 2008 editions
- Thomas Cook and Cresta holidays launch their new Disneyland Resort Paris, June edition
brochures on the 19th June 2008, featuring holidays right through to April 2009.
2 Jun 2008 - Destination
Euro 2008: Thomas Cook's guide for international football fans
- As the bitter disappointment of a football-free summer starts to sink in, it's time for the
British public to pick themselves up and choose a side.
26 May 2008 - Thomas
Cook holiday cost of living 2008: Survey reveals going abroad is still cheaper than a
holiday at home
- The rising cost of the Euro has grabbed headlines over recent months and, while it will cost
you more to get your Euros this year due to the weakness of the pound, Thomas Cook wants to
reassure holidaymakers that daily prices in resort have not risen dramatically compared to last
year.
23 May 2008 - The Thomas Cook children's critical
care centre officially opens: Manny Fontenla-Novoa opens new £2.3 million facility at Kings
College Hospital
- Thursday 22nd May 2008, saw the official opening of the £2.3 million Thomas Cook
Children's Critical Care Centre by Manny Fontenla-Novoa, Group CEO of Thomas Cook Group, at
King's College Hospital, London.
20 May 2008 - Thomas Cook's star performers get
the Cuba Libre treatment
- Thomas Cook recently recognised and rewarded their top performing branch managers, who have
earned 'A Performer' status, with a luxury seven night trip to Cuba.
19 May 2008 - On the ball with foreign
exchange: Thomas Cook Offers Great Foreign Exchange Rates On Rubles Before The Big
Match
- If you're heading to Moscow for the big match, make sure you don't score an own goal by
paying over the odds for your foreign exchange. Head to Thomas Cook where fantastic ruble rates
are being offered, commission free.
16 May 2008 - Indie returns after 19 years since
his last crusade: Thomas Cook celebrates the release of Indiana Jones 4
- The world's favourite archaeologist is back, and Thomas Cook believes that the spirit of
adventure is still well and truly alive with the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of
the Crystal Skull on 22nd May.
15 May 2008 - Blooming marvellous ideas from
Thomas Cook: Inspiring gardens stretching from Chelsea to the rest of the world
- For the green-fingered who want to look beyond the delights of this year's Chelsea Flower
Show, Thomas Cook recommends the best trips abroad to inspire your garden design at home.
14 May 2008 - Going on holiday just got
cheaper: New Foreign Exchange and Cashback Benefits Added to Thomas Cook Credit Card
- The Thomas Cook Credit Card has been made even more travel friendly with the introduction of
a host of extra foreign exchange benefits from May 12th, which will now make it even easier for
travellers to afford their holidays.
9 May 2008 - Bikini body beaches: Thomas Cook
looks at the best beaches to be seen on this summer
- It's time to bring out the summer wardrobe and break out the fake tan - Thomas Cook is here
to help you make the most of your hard-earned bikini body this summer.
8 May 2008 - Don't delay or you could be
disappointed: Thomas Cook advise Brits to secure summer getaway now for best deals
- For those planning to wait until the last minute to book their summer getaway - think again.
With less holidays on offer this summer than previous years travel giant Thomas Cook is warning
Brits to book their summer escape now or they could be disappointed.
7 May 2008 - Aaaah...stretch out on your long haul
summer holiday flight: Thomas Cook Airlines increases legroom to all long haul
destinations
- Customers travelling to long haul destinations in the economy section with Thomas Cook
Airlines from May will enjoy at least an extra three inches of legroom, as the airline
increases the gap between seats to 33 inches.
1 May 2008 - Disney delights for first summer
flight: Thomas Cook celebrates first flight to Florida
- Families travelling to Florida from Manchester Airport on 1st May 2008 were treated to a
feast of Disney delights as Thomas Cook Airlines celebrated its first flight of the summer
season to Sanford Airport in the USA.
23 Apr 2008 - Thomas Cook signature and Cresta
launch new 2009 brochures
- Thomas Cook Signature and Cresta will launch a series of brand new edition brochures for 2009
on April 24th. Offering tailor made scheduled holidays, Thomas Cook Signature and Cresta offer
a comprehensive range of products and resorts from around the world.
14 Apr 2008 - Cruise Thomas Cook announce
partnership with ACE
- Cruise Thomas Cook has announced today that it will be joining The Association of Cruise
Experts (ACE). As the UK’s largest cruise retailer, Cruise Thomas Cook is keen to ensure
it is part of the rapid development of the ACE brand going forward.
11 Apr 2008 - Thomas Cook launch summer 2009
brochures for key brands
- Thomas Cook will launch a series of 1st edition Summer 2009 and year round April editions
brochures for its six mainstream charter brands on April 17th.
10 Apr 2008 - Thomas Cook, holiday money
specialist, offers financial advice as pound hits low
- With the pound hitting an all time low against the euro, and with speculation from some
companies about the rising cost of holidays, those who have already booked a trip to a European
destination may be concerned about how they will afford their holiday once they are
overseas.
7 Apr 2008 - Travel insurance website launched by
holiday experts
- Thomas Cook has now made it easier and more convenient for holidaymakers to purchase travel
insurance with the launch of www.thomascookinsurance.com, a specialist
website selling its insurance products. Policies are available to all travellers, not just to
those who have booked a holiday with Thomas Cook.
27 Mar 2008 - Airline set to take off for summer
holidays: Thomas Cook's new airline offers refreshed service
- After nearly 18,000 crew training days, more than 17,000 litres of paint to re-brand aircraft
and amendments to over five million pages of flight manuals, the all-new Thomas Cook Airlines,
which operates 42 aircraft from 11 bases across the UK, will take to the skies from 30th March
2008.
26 Mar 2008 - Sock free Father's Day: Get the
real deal for Dad with Thomas Cook
- It may seem like a good idea at the time but you really can have enough socks, golf tees and
cufflinks. Steer clear from the typical Father's Day gifts this year and let Thomas Cook give
you a push in the right direction, with some getaways to get your dad's motor running.
25 Mar 2008 - Free wallet for travellers from
Terminal 5: Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange Bureaux Celebrate Heathrow's T5 Opening
- Travellers who will be taking off from the all-new T5 at Heathrow Airport, on March 27th, and
plan to purchase their currency before they fly, should visit a Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange
Bureau at the terminal, where they will receive a high quality leather passport wallet, free
with every purchase.
12 Mar 2008 - Airtours launch new Florida and
Las Vegas 2008/9 brochures
- The latest Airtours Florida and Las Vegas 2008/9 brochure goes on sale March 13th. The latest
brochure features Airtours' extensive Florida and Las Vegas programmes offering great value
holidays to these popular year round destinations.
11 Mar 2008 - It's Showtime: Thomas Cook
launches direct flights from Belfast Airport to Las Vegas
- It's showtime for the people of Belfast as Thomas Cook launches direct flights from the
International Airport to the entertainment capital of the world that is Las Vegas.
18 Feb 2008 - Easter escapes with Thomas
Cook: Thomas Cook looks at the best breaks for Easter 2008
- Looking to make the most of the Easter break this year? Then why not get family and friends
together and celebrate it with some quality time away with those who matter most.
5 Feb 2008 - Deadline to exchange Maltese lira
and Cypriot pound is approaching
- Holidaymakers with leftover Maltese lira or Cypriot pounds should head to their nearest
Thomas Cook bureaux before 28th February to exchange their money back to Sterling. After this
date, Thomas Cook will no longer be able to accept these currencies.
4 Feb 2008 - Taking the credit at card
awards: Thomas Cook takes the top spot for card design of the year.
- The Card Awards, which recognise excellence and best practice in the card payments industry,
awarded Thomas Cook with the Best Credit Card Design of the Year on 31st January 2008.
25 Jan 2008 - Time for a break this
Valentines?: Thomas Cook says where to go...
- Ditch the flowers, chocolates and the over priced meal out this year and why not suggest a
break instead. Whether it's a quickie closer to home or the full works further afield -Thomas
Cook has the perfect getaway.
25 Jan 2008 - Calzaghe fans set to head to Las
Vegas: Thomas Cook Sport offer packages for biggest fight in boxing calendar
- Thomas Cook Sport is offering official travel packages in association with Sports Network,
for the biggest fight in the boxing calendar this year between Joe Calzaghe and Bernard
Hopkins, which takes place in Las Vegas on 19 April 2008.
24 Jan 2008 - Family favourites for
February: Half term getaways with Direct Holidays
- If you want to avoid half term tantrums this year then it's time to take off to sunnier
shores. Direct Holidays is here to help with a host of holidays just perfect for a February
family getaway.
22 Jan 2008 - Don't be left on the sidelines
this Valentines Day: Thomas Cook Sport Match Breaks
- Be sure to score this Valentines Day with a Match Break package from Thomas Cook Sport. The
perfect present for any football fanatic.
22 Jan 2008 - Oscar winning line-up:
Thomas Cook takes you to award winning destinations
- Lights, camera, action. Hollywood announced the Oscar nominations for 2008 today, so why not
let Thomas Cook take you to some of the sets. From Paris to Mexico - why watch the world when
you can live it.
21 Jan 2008 - The great half term getaway:
Half term hot spots from Thomas Cook
- It's wet and miserable, the kids are playing up and the new years diet isn't going to plan -
it's no surprise then that parents are heading to Thomas Cook in search of a half term
getaway.
8 Jan 2008 - Thomascookhotels.com
launched: giving independent agents access to its bed stock
- Thomas Cook has launched two new sales portals, giving independent agents access to the
company's substantial bed stock.
7 Jan 2008 - New leadership team
confirmed for Club 18-30
- Thomas Cook UK & Ireland has announced that Stephen Vaughan has been appointed to lead
the Club 18-30, the UK's leading youth business.
5 Jan 2008 - Manny Fontenla-Novoa is
given the Golden Key
- Thomas Cook CEO is the fifth person ever to receive the Turkish accolade. Manny
Fontenla-Novoa, Group CEO of Thomas Cook Group plc has received one of Turkeys most prestigious
travel industry accolades - The Golden Key for Antalya.
4 Jan 2008 - Brits have beach on the
brain: Direct Holidays latest research reveals the benefits of booking the beach.
- As the nation returns to work it appears our heads are in the clouds. According to research
by Direct Holidays four out of five Brits are already planning a holiday in 2008 and it seems
the benefits of a holiday kick in way before take off.
29 Dec 2007 - What did you do on
Boxing Day? Thousands of Brits showed their support for the Thomas Cook campaign!
- Traditionally Boxing Day is spent with family and friends or splashing out on bargains at the
sales - but for many Brits our thoughts are further afield.
28 Dec 2007 - Thomas Cook signs up
motorists
- As part of its Vote for an Extra Bank Holiday campaign Travel giants Thomas Cook has now
taken to the roads with it latest bid to get Brits an extra Bank Holiday.
27 Dec 2007 Travel giant banks on
brown to let Brits have it off!
- Thomas Cook, the nation's favourite travel company, has today launched a campaign urging the
Prime Minister to introduce a new Bank Holiday.
26 Dec 2007 A £10 million step in
the right direction - Direct Holidays launch £10 Million Giveaway for summer 2008
- Direct Holidays is set to launch its biggest ever holiday giveaway. Starting Boxing Day, it
will launch its £10 Million Giveaway for summer 2008 - offering unbeatable discounts across
every single holiday it offers for summer 2008.
20 Dec 2007 High Street travel
favourites unite as one brand
- Thomas Cook and Going Places to lead the way in travel for Irish holidaymakers 2007 has seen
two of Ireland's favourite travel agents - Thomas Cook and Going Places become part of one of
the worlds largest travel companies - Thomas Cook Group plc.
18 Dec 2007 Authentic holidays
wrapped up by Thomas Cook
- For holidaymakers who like to explore beyond the hotel and get a slice of the local culture,
Thomas Cook has launched Thomas Cook Local Flavours.
18 Dec 2007 New ray of family
sun with Thomas Cook
- Families wanting a great value sun and sea holiday should look no further than the latest
brand new offering from Thomas Cook - designed especially with parents and kids in mind.
18 Dec 2007 More in store from
Thomas Cook in 2008
- Under the new umbrella of Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, the company now features more than 20
brands including household favourites such as Thomas Cook, Airtours, Direct Holidays, Sunset
and Neilson.
30 Oct 2007 - Cruise Tomas Cook
takes to the helm: Thomas Cook UK & Ireland names cruise brand and confirms its place
as the UK's leading cruise retailer
- Thomas Cook UK & Ireland has announced today that 'CruiseThomasCook' will be the brand to
lead the tour operator's cruise business into the future.
29 Oct 2007 - Club 18-30's new
brochure goes on sale with three new destinations added for summer 2008
- Club 18-30 has launched its latest brochure with three new resorts added for Summer 2008.
15 Oct 2007 - Get extra leg room
with Thomas Cook
- Thomas Cook unveils plans to offer more leg room on long haul economy flights than Virgin
Atlantic and British Airways.
9 Oct 2007 - Match breaks - a
Christmas present in a league of their own
- Avoid the red card with your choice of present for your man this Christmas and surprise him
with a Match Break from Thomas Cook Sport - the perfect present for any football fanatic.
1 Oct 2007 - Visit London and Thomas
Cook announce three-year partnership: Unique new service that combines tourist information
with foreign exchange.
- Visit London, the capital's official visitor organisation and Thomas Cook have today
announced a new, three-year foreign exchange exchange partnership - the first of its kind for
both organisations.
27 Sep 2007 - Sample Europe's
luxury with Latitude
- Travellers wanting a slice of five-star Europe can now discover the continent in style with
luxury holiday company Latitude, which has just unveiled its first ever collection of
short-haul city and beach.
17 Sep 2007 - Thomas Cook targets
first time travellers to Australia with a new integrated marketing campaign
- Thomas Cook has launched a fully integrated marketing campaign throughout its stores and
across national and regional media in conjunction with Tourism Australia.
17 July 2007 - Ultimate wedding list for
21st century couples: Thomas Cook launch new wedding and honeymoon gifting service
- Getting married and want to avoid unwanted gifts? Look no further, as Thomas Cook has the
solution for the modern bride and groom - Thomas Cook's new wedding and honeymoon gifting
service that lets friends and family contribute to a trip of a lifetime.
26 June 2007 - Thomas Cook Group plc proposals for
integration of its UK and Ireland business
- Thomas Cook Group plc today announced its proposed UK & Ireland location, retail and
branding strategies. These plans are a key step in the integration of the former MyTravel and
Thomas Cook businesses, which merged on 19 June 2007, contributing to the achievement of
synergies of at least £95 million.
23 May 2007 - In it for
the long-haul...? Cheapest holiday destinations for summer 2007
- Bulgaria's a bargain, Goa's great, Tunisia is tipped and Spain's a snip! Thomas Cook
confirmed excellent news for holidaymakers this summer, with the findings of its 2007 survey
into the cost of living in the World's leading holiday resorts.
15 May 2007 - Cruise
Thomas Cook - seven wonders of the cruising world: Cruise Thomas Cook launch new collection
of free fact sheets
- Explore the seven wonders of the cruising world with the latest collection of free fact
sheets created by Cruise Thomas Cook, the UK's biggest seller of cruises.
1 May 2007 - Thomas Cook
returns to airport foreign exchange: Holiday money now available at Manchester
Airport
- Thomas Cook today returned to airport foreign exchange, with a brand new contract to operate
holiday money counters at Manchester Airport.
30 April 2007 - Last
chance to holiday with Maltese lira and Cyprus pounds UK: Pound will next year be the last
pound in Europe
- This summer marks the last holiday season where Britons can spend Maltese Lira and Cyprus
Pounds, as the two countries gear up to join the Euro in 2008.
30 April 2007 - How
holidays have shaped British life
- When Thomas Cook invented the package holiday in the 19th century, he had no idea just how
much travel would change British life. Today, our favourite dish is from India, our top tipple
is wine and even our gardens boast palm trees and flowers from abroad.
26 April 2007 - Thomas
Cook's Northern Ireland team rated best in travel
- Thomas Cook's stores in Northern Ireland have been voted the best travel retailers in Great
Britain, in a recent travel industry award.
20 April 2007 - Corporate hospitality at its best -
Thomas Cook Sport expand Hospitality packages for summer '07
- When it comes to corporate hospitality, Thomas Cook Sport is in a league of its own. For
summer 2007 Thomas Cook Sport is offering more exclusive packages to the world's greatest
sporting events than ever before.
20 April 2007 - New
ships attract more cruise converts: Exclusive cruising offers from Cruise Thomas Cook
- Two new cruise ships will be setting sail for the first time in the coming weeks and Cruise
Thomas Cook is on board for what is expected to be one the most exciting years in cruising
history.
18 April 2007 - Mat
Clarke yesterday (wed) celebrated his first day flying as a newly promoted captain of a Boeing
757 with his wife at his side
- Mat Clarke yesterday (Wed) celebrated his first day flying as a newly promoted Captain of a
Boeing 757 with his wife at his side.
12 April 2007 - Thomas
Cook ties up with WAYN.com to reach millions of online travellers
- Thomas Cook UK & Ireland today announced a partnership deal with fast-growing travel and
social website, WAYN.com (Where Are You Now?).
12 April 2007 - Thomas Cook launches summer 2008
brochures: New durations, holiday resorts and twin centres
- Thomas Cook today unveiled its brand new series of brochures for summer 2008. All with a new
look, reflecting the company's strapline "Our World Revolves Around You", there are
15 separate brochures in the range.
12 April 2007 - Thomas Cook Tours introduces new
itineraries: Mexico and Guatemala among new destinations featured
- Thomas Cook Tours has introduced new itineraries to Latin America and Egypt in its latest
brochure, out on April 19.
10 April 2007 - Fancy
a flutter? The world's greatest race days
- This weekend the Grand National will see millions of Britons enraptured by the races. If the
thunder of hooves and beckoning bookies has you hungry for more, there are many other
opportunities to enjoy the races in locations worldwide.
28 March 2007 - Looking for an A-list lifestyle?: Thomas
Cook Sport has just the ticket
- Fancy an A-list lifestyle? With exclusive VIP day packages to many of the most prestigious
and glamorous sporting events worldwide- Thomas Cook Sport has just the ticket.
23 March 2007 - Thomas
Cook launches summer campaign
- Thomas Cook this weekend launches its summer marketing campaign, to link with the start of
British Summer Time. The clocks go forward at midnight on Saturday 24th March.
22 March 2007 - British summertime begins... time to head to
Thomas Cook!
- With the clocks going forward this Saturday night, summertime is officially about to start.
Holiday expert Thomas Cook reports that the lighter evenings and longer days mean that millions
of Britons thoughts will soon be turning to holidays.
21 March 2007 - Let's
get the parties started!!: Club 18-30 reveal the opening Ibiza line up
- The line up for Ibiza's legendry opening parties have been revealed with Club 18-30
announcing the all important dates for this summer's clubbing calendar will kick off at Eden
with Balearic People on the 5th May.
15 March 2007 - Thomas
cook's Paula Baker to run Flora London Marathon for Variety Club Children's Charity
- Paula Baker who works at Wimbourne's Thomas Cook travel agency, is set to run the Flora
London Marathon on Sunday 22 April 2007 for the Variety Club Children's Charity.
12 March 2007 - Rugby
World Cup 2007 ticket packages now on sale: Thomas Cook Sport announce exclusive official
ticket packages available from Thomas Cook high street stores
- Thomas Cook Sport - the UK's leading sports breaks operator and an authorised sub-agent of
Travelscope - is offering tickets for all England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland matches during
the highly competitive tournament in September and October 2007.
