"We're hearing rumours that we're going to get support from the land based operators for online gaming so it seems like momentum is building," he said, adding it was "not impossible" new legislation could be introduced this year. Shares in PartyGaming, which have risen by 17 percent in the last 3 months, were up 0.13 percent to 303.4 pence at 1106 GMT. "PartyGaming is remarkably well prepared for a whole variety of changes. Although there is no new information on a possible game changing acquisition, we believe it is more likely than not," said Numis analyst Wyn Ellis (Editing by Elaine Hardcastle). 
Share:  "We're hearing rumours that we're going to get support from the land based operators for online gaming so it seems like momentum is building," he said, adding it was "not impossible" new legislation could be introduced this year. Shares in <span class="company">PartyGaming</span>, which have risen by 17 percent in the last 3 months, were up 0.13 percent to 303.4 pence at 1106 GMT. "<span class="company">PartyGaming</span> is remarkably well prepared for a whole variety of changes.<span class="sent"> Although there is no new information on a possible game changing acquisition, we believe it is more likely than not," said Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> (Editing by Elaine Hardcastle).</span>...Shares in <span class="company">PartyGaming</span>, which have risen by 17 percent in the last 3 months, were up 0.13 percent to 303.4 pence at 1106 GMT. "<span class="company">PartyGaming</span> is remarkably well prepared for a whole variety of changes.<span class="sent"> Although there is no new information on a possible game changing acquisition, we believe it is more likely than not," said Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> (Editing by Elaine Hardcastle).</span> Tweet this 

"We're hearing rumours that we're going to get support from the land based operators for online gaming so it seems like momentum is building," he said, adding it was "not impossible" new legislation could be introduced this year. Shares in PartyGaming, which have risen by 17 percent in the last 3 months, were up 0.13 percent to 303.4 pence at 1106 GMT. "PartyGaming is remarkably well prepared for a whole variety of changes. Although there is no new information on a possible game changing acquisition, we believe it is more likely than not," said Numis analyst Wyn Ellis (Editing by Elaine Hardcastle). 
Share:  "We're hearing rumours that we're going to get support from the land based operators for online gaming so it seems like momentum is building," he said, adding it was "not impossible" new legislation could be introduced this year. Shares in <span class="company">PartyGaming</span>, which have risen by 17 percent in the last 3 months, were up 0.13 percent to 303.4 pence at 1106 GMT. "<span class="company">PartyGaming</span> is remarkably well prepared for a whole variety of changes.<span class="sent"> Although there is no new information on a possible game changing acquisition, we believe it is more likely than not," said Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> (Editing by Elaine Hardcastle).</span>...Shares in <span class="company">PartyGaming</span>, which have risen by 17 percent in the last 3 months, were up 0.13 percent to 303.4 pence at 1106 GMT. "<span class="company">PartyGaming</span> is remarkably well prepared for a whole variety of changes.<span class="sent"> Although there is no new information on a possible game changing acquisition, we believe it is more likely than not," said Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> (Editing by Elaine Hardcastle).</span> Tweet this 

Shares in InterContinental have more than doubled from a low of 434p in on recovery hopes with its shares trading on 201 times 2010 forecast earnings, but still at a discount to US rival Marriott International ( Marriot INT CL A ) on 293 times Analyst Simon Champion at Deutsche Bank said the outlook was slightly worse than expected and Wyn Ellis at Numis Securities detected a more cautious tone compared to Marriott last week The hotelier, which typically manages or franchises hotels instead of owning them, and earns 70 percent of its profit in the United States, posted 2009 operating profits of $363 million, ahead of a Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S consensus of $354 million and a company conducted consensus of $358 million It paid an unchanged full year dividend of 414 cents 
Share:  Shares in InterContinental have more than doubled from a low of 434p in on recovery hopes with its shares trading on 201 times 2010 forecast earnings, but still at a discount to US rival <span class="company">Marriott International</span> ( Marriot INT CL A ) on 293 times<span class="sent"> Analyst Simon Champion at Deutsche Bank said the outlook was slightly worse than expected and <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> at Numis Securities detected a more cautious tone compared to Marriott last week</span> The hotelier, which typically manages or franchises hotels instead of owning them, and earns 70 percent of its profit in the United States, posted 2009 operating profits of $363 million, ahead of a Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S consensus of $354 million and a company conducted consensus of $358 million It paid an unchanged full year dividend of 414 cents...Shares in InterContinental have more than doubled from a low of 434p in on recovery hopes with its shares trading on 201 times 2010 forecast earnings, but still at a discount to US rival <span class="company">Marriott</span> International ( Marriot INT CL A ) on 293 times<span class="sent"> Analyst Simon Champion at Deutsche Bank said the outlook was slightly worse than expected and <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> at Numis Securities detected a more cautious tone compared to <span class="company">Marriott</span> last week</span> The hotelier, which typically manages or franchises hotels instead of owning them, and earns 70 percent of its profit in the United States, posted 2009 opera Tweet this 

Tough trading conditions have led the company , which has more than 2,000 betting shops in the UK , to step up cost saving efforts, including through a salary freeze until and the withdrawal of its full year payment to shareholders The annual results will be the last from Ladbrokes chief executive Chris Bell, who is set to step down in the summer Wyn Ellis, of Numis Securities, said further cost cutting measures may be announced with the results But he added: 'The knotty problem of how to position the online business to thrive in a rapidly changing market will probably be left in the in tray of the new chief executive' 
Share:  Tough trading conditions have led the company , which has more than 2,000 betting shops in the UK , to step up cost saving efforts, including through a salary freeze until and the withdrawal of its full year payment to shareholders<span class="sent"> The annual results will be the last from <span class="company">Ladbrokes</span> chief executive Chris Bell, who is set to step down in the summer <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span>, of Numis Securities, said further cost cutting measures may be announced with the results</span> But he added: 'The knotty problem of how to position the online business to thrive in a rapidly changing market will probably be left in the in tray of the new chief executive' Tweet this 

Peter Long, TUI Travel's chief executive, said first quarter trading had been "difficult" However, "sustained improvements in demand over a number of months leave us more confident that the worst is behind us" Wyn Ellis, an analyst at Numis Securities, said he saw the capacity increases "as a very positive development" Seasonal first quarter operating losses for the three months to widened from £35m to £107m on sales down 8pc to £253bn 
Share:  Peter Long, TUI Travel's chief executive, said first quarter trading had been "difficult" However, "sustained improvements in demand over a number of months leave us more confident that the worst is behind us"<span class="sent"> Wyn Ellis, an analyst at Numis Securities, said he saw the capacity increases "as a very positive development" Seasonal first quarter operating losses for the three months to widened from £35m to £107m on sales down 8pc to £253bn</span> Tweet this 

The strategy helped both groups lift profits and margins through the recession, while smaller operators struggled However, TUI Travel is now adding to capacity in the UK and Nordics in light of the strong trading in those regions "What we're demonstrating is that we've got a flexible business model and that we're able to add capacity as well as cut When we see an opportunity and improving demand we will do that," Long said Numis analyst Wyn Ellis upgraded the stock to 'add' from 'hold', citing the increases in capacity 
Share:  The strategy helped both groups lift profits and margins through the recession, while smaller operators struggled However, TUI Travel is now adding to capacity in the UK and Nordics in light of the strong trading in those regions "What we're demonstrating is that we've got a flexible business model and that we're able to add capacity as well as cut<span class="sent"> When we see an opportunity and improving demand we will do that," Long said Numis analyst Wyn Ellis upgraded the stock to 'add' from 'hold', citing the increases in capacity</span> Tweet this 

Travel giants Thomas Cook and Thomson Holidays owner TUI Travel will go head to head in trading updates this week with the focus on prospects for the all important summer season TUI – first up tomorrow – said in December that demand for summer holidays this year had held up despite "exceptional fuel and currency driven cost inflation" as well as lingering economic gloom The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleased with early booking patterns for the summer, as hard pressed consumers cling to holiday plans Numis analyst Wyn Ellis said: "Current guidance is for flat capacity growth in summer 2010 but we think it possible that TUI may be tempted to increase capacity by a percentage point or two" Thomas Cook, which posts first quarter results on Thursday, also said in November that summer bookings were on track and cheered the City with better than expected profits of £308m 
Share:  Travel giants Thomas Cook and Thomson Holidays owner <span class="company">TUI Travel</span> will go head to head in trading updates this week with the focus on prospects for the all important summer season TUI – first up tomorrow – said in December that demand for summer holidays this year had held up despite "exceptional fuel and currency driven cost inflation" as well as lingering economic gloom The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleased with early booking patterns for the summer, as hard pressed consumers cling to holiday plans<span class="sent"> Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> said: "Current guidance is for flat capacity growth in summer 2010 but we think it possible that TUI may be tempted to increase capacity by a percentage point or two" Thomas Cook, which posts first quarter results on Thursday, also said in November that summer bookings were on track and cheered the City with better than expected profits of £308m</span>...The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleased with early booking patterns for the summer, as hard pressed consumers cling to holiday plans<span class="sent"> Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> said: "Current guidance is for flat capacity growth in summer 2010 but we think it possible that <span class="company">TUI</span> may be tempted to increase capacity by a percentage point or two" Thomas Cook, which posts first quarter results on Thursday, also said in November that summer bookings were on track and cheered the Ci Tweet this 

But the Bank is also likely to stress again next week the extraordinary level of uncertainty over its forecasts â€" not just over the strength of the recovery but by the level of Government belt tightening following the general election Travel giants Thomas Cook and Thomson Holidays owner TUI Travel will go head to head in trading updates this week with the focus on prospects for the all important summer season TUI â€" first up on Tuesday â€" said in December that demand for summer holidays this year had held up despite “exceptional fuel and currency driven cost inflation” as well as lingering economic gloom The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleased with early booking patterns for the summer, as hard pressed consumers cling to holiday plans Numis analyst Wyn Ellis said: “Current guidance is for flat capacity growth in summer 2010 but we think it possible that TUI may be tempted to increase capacity by a percentage point or two” 
Share:  But the Bank is also likely to stress again next week the extraordinary level of uncertainty over its forecasts â€" not just over the strength of the recovery but by the level of Government belt tightening following the general election Travel giants Thomas Cook and Thomson Holidays owner <span class="company">TUI Travel</span> will go head to head in trading updates this week with the focus on prospects for the all important summer season TUI â€" first up on Tuesday â€" said in December that demand for summer holidays this year had held up despite “exceptional fuel and currency driven cost inflation” as well as lingering economic gloom The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleased with early booking patterns for the summer, as hard pressed consumers cling to holiday plans<span class="sent"> Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> said: “Current guidance is for flat capacity growth in summer 2010 but we think it possible that TUI may be tempted to increase capacity by a percentage point or two”</span> Tweet this 

The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleas ADVERTISEMENT ed with early booking patterns for summer, as the hard pressed cling to holiday plans Thomas Cook, which posts first quarter results on Thursday, also said in November that summer bookings were on track and cheered the City with better than expected profits of £308 million Chief executive Manny Fontenla Novoa said the results were "particularly pleasing" against the backdrop of recession and the swine flu outbreak, which cost it an estimated £8m in the UK The firm, which carries around six million UK holidaymakers a year, expects "continued strong growth" from destinations such as Turkey and Egypt as customers shun euro zone countries due to the weak pound Numis analyst Wyn Ellis said: "We believe that demand has held up well and that the summer vacation remains a priority consumer purchase 
Share:  The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleas ADVERTISEMENT ed with early booking patterns for summer, as the hard pressed cling to holiday plans <span class="company">Thomas Cook</span>, which posts first quarter results on Thursday, also said in November that summer bookings were on track and cheered the City with better than expected profits of £308 million Chief executive Manny Fontenla Novoa said the results were "particularly pleasing" against the backdrop of recession and the swine flu outbreak, which cost it an estimated £8m in the UK The firm, which carries around six million UK holidaymakers a year, expects "continued strong growth" from destinations such as Turkey and Egypt as customers shun euro zone countries due to the weak pound<span class="sent"> Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> said: "We believe that demand has held up well and that the summer vacation remains a priority consumer purchase</span> Tweet this 

The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleas ADVERTISEMENT ed with early booking patterns for summer, as the hard pressed cling to holiday plans Thomas Cook, which posts first quarter results on Thursday, also said in November that summer bookings were on track and cheered the City with better than expected profits of £308 million Chief executive Manny Fontenla Novoa said the results were "particularly pleasing" against the backdrop of recession and the swine flu outbreak, which cost it an estimated £8m in the UK The firm, which carries around six million UK holidaymakers a year, expects "continued strong growth" from destinations such as Turkey and Egypt as customers shun euro zone countries due to the weak pound Numis analyst Wyn Ellis said: "We believe that demand has held up well and that the summer vacation remains a priority consumer purchase 
Share:  The firm, which owns First Choice, was also pleas ADVERTISEMENT ed with early booking patterns for summer, as the hard pressed cling to holiday plans <span class="company">Thomas Cook</span>, which posts first quarter results on Thursday, also said in November that summer bookings were on track and cheered the City with better than expected profits of £308 million Chief executive Manny Fontenla Novoa said the results were "particularly pleasing" against the backdrop of recession and the swine flu outbreak, which cost it an estimated £8m in the UK The firm, which carries around six million UK holidaymakers a year, expects "continued strong growth" from destinations such as Turkey and Egypt as customers shun euro zone countries due to the weak pound<span class="sent"> Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Wyn Ellis</span> said: "We believe that demand has held up well and that the summer vacation remains a priority consumer purchase</span> Tweet this