Travel companies cruise into profit

Article Abstract:

First Choice, Thomson and Airtours travel companies manage 60% of the total holiday business in the United Kingdom. In 1995 the whole industry was faced with a decline in trade and unsold holidays. To remedy the situation many of the cheaper holidays were removed from sale helping to increase revenues and passengers in 1996. First Choice holidays is emerging from period of restructuring its holiday program to increase profitability. Airtours are hoping to create a new market for both cruising and timeshare properties and Thomson is expanding its operation into domestic holidays and cruising.

Travel Agents, Travel Agencies, United Kingdom, Industry Overview, Management, Travel industry, Tour operators, First Choice Holidays PLC, Airtours PLC, Thomson Holidays

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Muted lives: older battered women

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Access to state and non-state resources is important for old battered women if they are to escape abuse. This is critical because they neither have employment nor pensions. Social Security, Medicare and public housing can be the key supports that can ameliorate their sufferings. However, battered older women are rarely the focus of domestic violence intervention systems. They are thought to be in a lesser need of attention. Most are seen as frail elders in need of care, rather than as strong survivors. They can tackle the abuses better if they develop adequate coping skills.

Social aspects, Abused women, Aged women, Elderly women

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The Registration Question

Article Abstract:

The candidacy of Jesse Jackson for the Democratic presidential nomination appears to be causing higher voter registration by blacks. Despite the increased voter turnout, however, it is evident that Jackson's goal of registering two million new black voters by the November election will not be met. Cases of whites obstructing black voter registration have been reported.

African Americans, Civil rights, Jackson,J.

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