News Archive: travel and tourism

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08, 2012 February:

Florida stays top of the pile for U.S. online searches

Florida has retained its top spot as America’s most popular destination for international property buyers researching the market on the web.

07, 2012 February:

Murcia tipped to become a property hot spot

A Paramount theme park, a new continental airport and the biggest shopping mall in Europe are set to combine with other local factors to make Murcia in Spain a property hot spot, it is claimed.

Auckland set to become more international as foreigners flock to the city

A metropolitan lifestyle, good schools and a green environment are just some of the factors that are attracting an increasing number of foreigners to live and work in Auckland, New Zealand.

02, 2012 February:

Alicante revealed as top destination for British travellers in 2012

Alicante takes the top flight destination spot for Brits travelling abroad in 2012 it has been revealed by a leading price comparison website.

01, 2012 February:

Video - Malaysia travel guide

Malaysia is situated just north of the Equator, between Thailand and Singapore. Malaysia is a federation of 13 states, with 11 on the Malaysian Peninsula and two on the island of Borneo. With a population of just over 27 million people, a low cost of living and a year-round tropical climate, Malaysia remains a favorite destination for travellers the world over.

30, 2012 January:

Tokyo most expensive city in the world

Tokyo has the highest cost of living of any city in the world, according to a new infographic and online tool released by Lloyds TSB International.

27, 2012 January:

Britons rush for Australian visas

The threat of changes to the Australian visa application process has led to a surge in applications by Britons to move Down Under, according to a migration agency

Stamp duty holiday reminder - 2 months to go

Estate agents have issued a reminder to all first-time buyers that the Government's holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax will come to an end in two months' time, on 24 March 2012.

24, 2012 January:

Video - Hong Kong battles ‘pregnancy tourism’

It is considered good luck in China to have a baby in the Year of the Dragon. The benefits of a Hong Kong passport are highly prized by many mainland Chinese, and the high demand by pregnant women to cross the border has brought tough new regulations and restricted access to public hospitals.

Spain is where British expats are happiest, survey finds

British expats are happiest in Spain, followed by Canada and Germany, according to new research which also examined their cost of living and financial well being.

23, 2012 January:

Coastal property in north-east Brazil 'popular'

Property located in one of north-east Brazil's beachside destinations is proving to be desirable among real estate investors.

18, 2012 January:

Video - Spain most searched for travel destination in 2011

The resorts of Spain have once again topped the list of the UK’s most searched for travel destinations, just ahead of New York, while Estonia and Iraq were the fastest rising searched for destinations in 2011.

17, 2012 January:

Ryanair adds new Malta routes in May

Ryanair have introduced new low-cost flights to Malta for 2012. With traffic to the island expected to reach over 1 million visitors per year and 1,000 new jobs created, the announcement is set to drive up housing demand as well as boosting the appeal of Malta's property to new visitors.

16, 2012 January:

Burgas named Bulgaria's most dynamic tourist city

The Southern Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas is the country's highest-ranked tourist city, according to Euromonitor International's latest Top City Destinations Ranking.

13, 2012 January:

Fast snowfall sees French ski resorts flourish

Sustained heavy snowfall blanketed French ski slopes making the Christmas and New Year season far busier than expected, leading to a 75% occupancy rate across Alpine resorts, according to market analyst company Protourisme.

12, 2012 January:

Shetland is top place to live in Scotland

They may be nearer Norway than London, but the Shetland Isles have the best quality of life in Scotland, according to new research.

British expats claiming £50m a year in sickness benefits

At least 10,000 British emigrants are receiving sickness benefits of up to £94 a week while living abroad, according to figures published yesterday.

10, 2012 January:

Albania treks its way to the top in 2012

According to Walks Worldwide, a leading UK trekking holiday organisation, Albania is set to become one of the most popular walking destinations this year after the company saw extraordinary demand for its Accursed Mountains trek to Albania last year combined with the high levels of advanced bookings already received for the programme.

Video - Tasmania World Australia

Tasmania is Australia’s smallest state and the most decentralised and geographically diverse.

Hong Kong breaks tourists record

Tourist arrivals hit a record high in Hong Kong in 2011 with nearly 42 million visitors, boosted by a huge increase of people from mainland China, tourism officials said.

09, 2012 January:

Paramount Spanish theme park land deal due next month

The land for the Paramount branded theme park in Murcia, Spain, will be officially signed off next month, it has been confirmed.

05, 2012 January:

Video - Travel guide: Indonesia

This country’s official motto is "Unity in diversity", but why should tourists come together to visit Indonesia? Watch the full travel guide on TheMoveChannel.tv...

Chinese and Russian tourists flocking to Phuket

More and more tourists to the Thai resort region of Phuket are coming from China, according to new figures out from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), and Russia is now threatening to overtake Australia as the second-biggest source of tourists to Phuket in 2011.

China 'to introduce fingerprinting for foreign workers'

China is getting tough on foreign workers with plans to introduce fingerprinting across the country

New UAE budget airline's launch postponed

The launch of a new airline that would fly daily between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi has been delayed.

22, 2011 December:

Spanish village happy to be left feeling blue by Smurfs

Residents in Juzcar vote to keep paint job after tourist boom

21, 2011 December:

Mallorca - something to look forward to in 2012?

After what has been a good year for tourism in Mallorca, 2012 looks set to be an even better one according to research from the World Travel Market.

20, 2011 December:

Changes to UK visa system are putting off international students, poll suggests

Many international students believe that changes to the UK’s visa system mean they are no longer welcome to study in the country, according to a survey.

16, 2011 December:

Have yourself a very Spanish Christmas

One thing is guaranteed if you spend Christmas in Spain - it is going to be considerably cheaper for Mum and Dad than it would be in the UK.

ID card requirements to be introduced for expats in Dubai in April 2012

From April next year expats in Dubai will need to register for an identification card before they can renew their residency visas, officials have confirmed.

Christmas exodus gets underway at Heathrow

Heathrow is preparing for its busiest weekend this Christmas with over 780,000 passengers expected to pass through its doors between Thursday and Sunday this week.

14, 2011 December:

More tourist arrivals 'may boost Mallorca property market'

The market for property in Spain may be boosted by increasing numbers of tourists touching down in the country.

09, 2011 December:

A Place in the Sun TV series seeks buyers to appear on the show

The UK's favourite overseas property show A Place in the Sun will be back on Channel 4 in 2012 and Freeform Productions, the producers of the show, are currently looking for buyers planning to purchase a property in the Canaries to take part in the show.

08, 2011 December:

Spain is top holiday home rental destination

Overseas property buyers can get an idea of where they are likely to find a good rental market for their holiday home from a new survey that reveals Spain has been the top destination of 2011.

07, 2011 December:

Holiday rental supply booms In Thailand & Dubai

Q3 Marketplace Report from HomeAway.co.uk reveals Spain as top destination for summer 2011 and growth in rentals market in Thailand and Dubai

05, 2011 December:

Hundreds of flights cancelled due to Beijing smog

Beijing authorities cancelled hundreds of flights and shut highways as thick smog descended on the Chinese capital on Sunday and Monday, reducing visibility at one of the world's busiest airports.

Morocco wants to be the fastest-growing golf destination

Morocco continues to expand into the luxury gold resort market, announcing plans this week to open a new world-class golf course called The Marrakech Golf Club, Assoufid, in March 2012. The development includes a luxury, 98-room Rocco Forte Collection hotel and spa, and “a sumptuous clubhouse.”

02, 2011 December:

No rain in Spain with 8pc increase In tourism and positive property sales

Spain has enjoyed a much improved year in terms of tourism levels welcoming 50.9 million visitors in the first 10 months of 2011, an 8pc increase on the same period last year. In fact, Spain has shown no signs of slowing down with around 5.1 million arrivals entering the country last month.

01, 2011 December:

A Place in the Sun announces March show

A Place in the Sun Live has officially announced its return to London with a feature-packed event at Earls Court in March 2012. The show, which is Europe's largest overseas property exhibition, will run from Friday 30th March to Sunday 1st April next year.

Video - Trinidad & Tobago – World’s Best Tourism Destination 2012

The Minister of Tourism for Trinidad and Tobago, tells Sara Macefield about the island’s recent award from the European Council on Trade and Tourism (ECTT) giving details of how the diverse population and topography on Trinidad and Tobago has allowed for such a rich cultural background and culinary delights.

30, 2011 November:

France still one of world's top 10

France is still among the world's top 10 country brands, demonstrating resilience in the face of Eurozone challenges, according to the 2011 FutureBrand Country Brand Index (CBI). The index ranked France first for familiarity, as buyers get their skates on for French Alps property.

29, 2011 November:

Expats in India on the up

India’s expat population is increasing, as people head away from the Euro to shake off their EU blues. 40,000 expats are currently working in India’s industries, and that number is on the up. 20 per cent more expats are now applying for jobs with Indian headhunters, according to reports, while in the business district of Chennai, house prices are rising as demand increases.

New international motorway puts Albania on highway to success

The opening of the first stretch of the Kosovo-Albania highway marks a new turn in the road for Albania’s tourism industry. Since being voted top destination for 2012 by renowned travel guide Frommers, Albania is set to see another year of increasing tourism.

Immigrants have a vital role in future of the US, report suggests

Immigrants in the United States will be better integrated and more beneficial to the economy than every before by 2030, according to a research report.

28, 2011 November:

Philippine tourism "fantastic" but seen to need boost

The Philippines is a "fantastic" market for regional tourism, but it is still missing out on the opportunity to corner a large share of the market due to lack of intermodal transport accessibility, a visiting travel technology solutions expert said.

Video - Top 5 tips for traveling with a toddler

Traveling with a toddler during the holidays? Ayelet Talmi, Ph.D, Early Childhood Psychologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado, shares five tips for parents/caregiversincluding.

23, 2011 November:

Further growth in German tourism market

Germany is becoming an increasingly popular destination for travellers from all over the world, even at a time of economic difficulty, according to the latest figures.

Airline piloted by Iron Maiden singer collapses

UK charter carrier Astraeus Airlines, whose pilots included Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson, has gone into administration.

22, 2011 November:

Tourism 'helping Cape Verde property industry expand'

The growth in tourism in Cape Verde has helped the country's real estate sector grow, it has been asserted.