News Archive: travel and tourism

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22, 2011 November:

Video: Visit Australia

Australia is a country that is attracting an increasing number of British expats looking to relocate abroad. But what does Down Under have to offer overseas visitors?

21, 2011 November:

Brazil gets added bite from Breaking Dawn

Brazil has been given added bite by Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 1. The latest movie in the popular franchise sees human-vampire couple Bella and Edward honeymoon at a beach house near Sao Paulo. The property is now available to rent, drawing a new audience of buyers to Brazil, as investors keep sinking their teeth into the country's property market.

Dubai 'favourite for expat Christmas getaways'

Good news for Dubai as a recent report from the holiday rentals company Campaya names the UAE city the most popular destination for those seeking winter sunshine this Christmas.

Latvia enjoys tourist boom

Tourist numbers into Latvia continue to climb with volumes up 8%.

Video: Should UK’s Air Passenger Duty tax be scrapped?

Should the UK scrap the Air Passenger Duty tax, or should it continue to lose tourist trade?

16, 2011 November:

Economic growth forecast for Malta property market

The latest medium term economic forecast published by the European Commission paints an optimistic picture for the island of Malta's economy and a healthy climate for a property market that remains buoyant.

BMI Baby Expand into Alicante

Budget airline BMI Baby has announced more flights into Alicante airport for the 2012 summer season.

14, 2011 November:

Canada wants more PhD graduates

Canada intends to accept up to 1,000 international PhD students per year as permanent residents through its Federal Skilled Worker Programme, it has been announced.

Couple sues airline after finding cockroaches hanging above their heads

A North Carolina couple is suing AirTran Airways, alleging they were sickened by cockroaches coming out of air vents and storage areas on a recent flight.

Video: Authentic Cuba tourism campaign

Boasting unspoiled nature, timeless architecture, unforgettable scuba diving, and beautiful resorts fit for any vacation, Cuba really is more than just a beach. Discover the authentic Cuba for yourself.

11, 2011 November:

Foreign Office reveals strangest requests

Staff at an embassy in Spain have been recently been asked to find out the size of the Prince of Wales's feet so the caller could send him some shoes “as a present”, while in Sofia, a Briton asked if the consulate could sell his house.

Active living resorts in France for over 50's provide answer to housing shortage

As the over 50's housing market in the UK changes, seeing those entering the 'third age' form the fastest growing demographic group in the country according to the Knight Frank Retirement Housing Report 2010, considerable pressure is being placed on housing for the older generation.

Video: Former JetBlue CEO on investing in Brazil

After the successful founding of JetBlue in America, CEO David Neeleman talks about his decision to move to Brazil and launch a new airline. Speaking of the strong economy and government support in foreign start-ups, Neeleman concludes that business opportunities in Brazil are booming for overseas investors.

10, 2011 November:

Video: Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign – Colombia

Tourism has been at the forefront of Colombia’s economic and social transformation over the last decade. On the back of this success, Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, joined the UNWTO/WTTC Global Leaders for Tourism Campaign.

09, 2011 November:

Video: Travel guide to Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is Australia’s fifth largest city with a population of slightly over 1.28 million.

08, 2011 November:

Turkey voted Frommers favourite for 2012

Amongst a list of 10 destinations compiled by Frommers, Turkey was announced as the reader's top destination to visit in 2012, despite being up against strong contenders such as Paris, Italy and Hawaii.

07, 2011 November:

Tui prepares Greek hoteliers for possible euro exit

German tour operator Tui has asked hotels in Greece to sign new contracts spelling out how the company will pay its bills if Greece leaves the eurozone and starts using a new currency.

Ryanair profits from higher revenues

Ryanair has reported a 23 per cent rise in second quarter profits, and said its full-year results will be better than previously expected.

Video: Interview: South African at the World Travel Market London

South Africa is still seeing a growth in tourism following the World Cup last year. Speaking at the World Travel Market London, Fiona Buchner, Regional Director of Europe for the South African Tourist Board, said that the country's increase was "ahead of the world growth curve".

04, 2011 November:

Albanian Riviera voted Top Value Destination for 2012

Travel guide Frommer's has declared the Albanian Riviera as the Top Value Destination for 2012.

Singapore's new budget airline 'good news' for expats

A new budget airline launched in Singapore this week, capitalising on a growing demand for low-cost travel around Asia.

Burma returns to popularity

Long-haul tour operators say Burma is coming strongly back in favour with British travellers heading for the Far East following support given to "responsible tourism" by some of the country's political leaders.

03, 2011 November:

Is Australia losing expat appeal?

Australia is a popular destination for many British expats. Well-known for its high quality of life and boasting Melbourne, the World's Most Liveable City, Brits have been heading to Oz for years. But now an increasing number are returning to the UK. As Norway jumps above Down Under in the UN's index of best places to live, has Australia lost its expat appeal?

02, 2011 November:

Researchers predict widespread use of e-passports within five years

Within five years 90% of passport holders will be using e-passports that integrate a smart card IC chip, according to a new report from IMS Research.

01, 2011 November:

Easyjet ups flight frequency to Gibraltar

This week low-cost airline easyJet strengthened its commitment to Gibraltar by adding four extra weekly flights to its London Gatwick service.

Russian tourism surge forges new Asia air link

Increased Russian tourism to the Far East has seen airline Vladivostok Air add two new destinations to its route in Hong Kong and Singapore.

New Zealand goes biometric

Extending the use of biometrics will strengthen New Zealand’s border security and enable Immigration New Zealand (INZ) to speed up visa application processing, says Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman.

Video: Interview: Brazil at the World Travel Market London

Brazil's tourist industry is very confident at the moment, as the country prepares to host the World Cup and Olympics in future years.

31, 2011 October:

Brazil bug spreads as interest becomes infectious

Brazil’s property bug spread further this week, as online travel bookings to the country ballooned by 90 per cent in 2011. Expedia announced the growth as property demand, house prices and new developments all caught international investment fever. With tourism up and the housing market strong, interest in Brazilian real estate is infectious.

Qantas resumes flights after bitter labour row

Australia's Qantas re-launched passenger flights Monday, after a tribunal ordered an end to a destructive industrial dispute that grounded its fleet and sparked passenger and political fury.

28, 2011 October:

Budget airlines carry over half Spain’s air traffic

Low cost airlines carried 28.9 million passengers during the first nine months of the year, which is a 14.1% increase over the same period in 2010, compared to regular airlines, who carried 21.4 million passengers, an 8.3% rise, according to data released this week by the Institute of Tourism Studies for the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade, reported Cinco Dias.

Tokyo toasts Dreamliner's maiden flight

Three years late, billions of dollars over budget and carrying passengers who willingly paid over the odds for their tickets, the plane dubbed by some the most efficient in the sky took off from Tokyo yesterday on its first commercial flight.

27, 2011 October:

Spain boost as more visit, stay longer and spend more

Spain is heading for a return to tourism domination as the 2011 visitor figures soar towards a record 57 million, boosted by higher numbers of independent travellers staying in rented accommodation along their favourite Costas.

Video: British Columbia unveils cutting edge tourism plan

British Columbia is launching a new campaign to showcase its beautiful sights and sounds to a new crop of tourists.

26, 2011 October:

Frugal tourists drive rise in private holiday lets

Frugal tourists are driving the growth of the private holiday rental market, according to new research.

Malaysia expects more Singaporean tourists this year

Malaysia expects to receive more tourists from across the Causeway as a result of friendlier relations with the Singapore leadership.

25, 2011 October:

Video: Travel Guide - Breuberg Castle

Breuberg Castle and Veste Otzberg lie in the southern part of Hesse, Germany. Both have an unbelievably complex history.

24, 2011 October:

Buy one US house, get one visa free

A new bill has been proposed in the United States, which would give property buyers a free visa with every house purchased. The bill, which has been introduced to the US Senate, would let foreign investors live in the country if they spend $500,000 or more on American real estate, designed to encourage immigration to the USA and invite new buyers into the property market.

Jamaica sweeps World Travel Awards Caribbean & Americas

Jamaica Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett has described Jamaica’s dominance of Wednesday’s World Travel Awards Caribbean & Americas Gala Ceremony as “pay-back for the hard work that the country has been doing".

21, 2011 October:

Tourism boom to boost Brazil property

As more tourists than ever make their way to Brazil, the property market has experienced a surge caused by overseas investors and visitors keen to get their own place in the sun.

20, 2011 October:

Airports Will Hurt Tourism

The huge increases in airport tariffs will hurt the tourism industry and damage a range of specialist export industries that bring much needed new money into the country, says the Cape Chamber of Commerce.

Sri Lanka lagoon set for tourist development

Tiny flying fish glint as our boat is pushed off from the shore with a long stick to get us through the mud and seaweed.

18, 2011 October:

Readers respond: New Brighton a seaside resort?

Could New Brighton be a seaside resort? Long-time resident Paul Flick believes the area should be transformed into its own version of Scheveningen, the popular resort where he used to live in the Netherlands.

Caribbean Beach Bargains in the Dominican Republic

Columbus landed in the Dominican Republic in 1492—the same year he “discovered” some of the other Caribbean islands.

14, 2011 October:

Greek unions extend general strike to 48 hours

Greek unions said they would extend a planned general strike next week to 48 hours as protests against sweeping austerity measures continued on Thursday, shutting down public transport in Athens and barring tourists from the Acropolis.

12, 2011 October:

Video: Paramount Officially Unveils Murcia Theme Park

Paramount Pictures have officially unveiled plans for their Murcia theme park. The park, scheduled to open in Spain in 2015, will be one of the largest in Europe. The movie studio presented the details in Madrid last week, but the promotional video has since appeared online, giving tourists and investors a first look at Spain’s future attraction.

Iberia Approve New ‘Low Cost’ Airline

Iberia have finally approved the creation of their own low cost carrier, called ‘Iberia Express’, which had previously been registered as a new subsidiary to operate “on short and medium haul routes”.

11, 2011 October:

Foreigners stuff billions into Turkey property

Over $1.3 billion were stuffed into Turkey's property market last year. The figures, released by the Turkish government, have shown that foreign investors are still keen to own a share of the country's booming real estate industry, as Turkey becomes one of the biggest success stories of recent years.

China becomes world's No. 3 tourist draw

China has overtaken Spain on a list of the world's top tourism destinations, becoming the third-largest attraction.