Last-minute bookings becoming the norm: Europe's holiday resorts have suffered a slump this summer

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There is a trend towards late holiday bookings, with short term bookings now representing 10% of business. Booking trends in the UK depend on certain factors including consumer confidence, good deals and date of brochure launches, according to ABTA, the UK travel agents association. Late bookers are usually seeking bargains. Holidaymakers in Spain traditionally book late, but they are now booking even later, according to some agents.

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Diaz brings businessman's approach to tourism trade

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Carlos Diaz has recently been appointed as director general of the tourist trade in Spain. He aims to bring in the management style of a private company and plans to spend less money on unnecessary projects. He is seeking further community funds for the country and wants increased co-operation between the 17 autonomous regions in the country. He sees a need to diversify tourism and improve quality standards.

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English net own goal before kick off. (Euro '96)

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Euro '96, the national team soccer championship, will begin in England in June and the UK travel industry has the opportunity to promote England as a tourist destination. However there have been complaints of poor ticket allocation and there are fears about crowd control. Some believe there are deliberate policies to segrate fans of rival nationalities.

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