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News Archive: travel and tourism: 2008
24, 2008 December:
Tunisia finds film fame
Film-goers know the country as the place where parts of Star Wars were filmed, but Tunisia is now being cast in a new role - property investment...23, 2008 December:
Call of the wild
If you have had it up to here with the freezing winter months and are looking to escape to warmer climes, why not attend Next Step Australia’s Job and Relocation Exhibition in January, which will provide expert migration advice for those considering making the move…Santa hits world’s top destination
The Christmas period normally means things are busy, busy, busy – but spare a thought for Father Christmas, who takes busy to a new level each December. Not only is he flying all over the world in one night this year, he is also paying a flying four-day visit to the world’s top travel destination, Milford Sound in New Zealand…Christmas break-away
UK consumers are choosing a variety of destinations for breaks over the Christmas and New Year period, research has revealed…Snow joke
The attraction of ski and snowboarding destinations could fall as consumers look to reduce their outgoings in the credit crunch, it has been claimed…22, 2008 December:
California, here we come
Suspended in permanent summer, the golden state of California attracts millions of people each year, some trying to catch the fame train, others drawn by the climate and stunning scenery. Now, new figures released by the state's Department of Finance show that the population is higher than ever...South Africa: bye bye buses
While thousands of Eastern Cape migrants usually travel home for the festive season, the economic downturn has lead to a dip in long-distance bus travel in South Africa...Western Algarve: motoring on
Tourists and property investors are expected to flock to Portugal's western Algarve following the opening of a new race track...18, 2008 December:
Qantas/BA merger grounded
Australia's flagship carrier, Qantas and British Airways have ended talks on a merger valued at £4.1 billion, saying they could not agree on the terms of the deal...17, 2008 December:
Three major airports up for sale
It has been confirmed today that airport operator BAA will almost certainly be forced to sell Gatwick, Stansted and Edinburgh airports in a bid to improve levels of service for customers...Calling all skilled migrants!
Key changes have been made to Australia's skilled migration processing to ensure that it is better suited to the needs of the fluctuating economy - TheMoveChannel.com takes a look at the new measures and investigates how they will affect potential migrants...Traveller's checks
Economic pressures mean that a growing number of British travellers are checking the exchange rate before choosing their destination...New cruise terminal for Dubai
A senior Dubai official has said that a new cruise terminal is being built at Port Rashid in Dubai to cater to the growing number of cruise tourists...Super marina to boost Samos tourism
Constructed with a budget of £25 million and due for completion in April of next year, the Dogus Marina at Didim, on the western coast of Turkey is already boosting tourism and trade in nearby locations and on neighbouring Greek islands, including Samos...15, 2008 December:
Oz: new laws to protect foreign workers
Keen to strengthen the integrity of temporary overseas work visa arrangements in Australia, the country's Parliament has passed new laws, one of which allows temporary migrants to stay in Australia for up to four years...Australia fights back
Tourism Western Australia launches a £250,000 UK campaign...12, 2008 December:
Granada: 2009 property hotspot
The Spanish city is tipped to receive even more visitors next year as Brits opt to holiday closer to home...Pleasurable summer job
Liberated travellers should head to New Zealand for an unusual employment opportunity...Stars come out for UK's 'Australia' film premiere
The London premiere of Baz Luhrmann's new epic, Australia - the best publicity the country has had in ages - attracted a glitzy crowd...11, 2008 December:
The beat goes on
A brand new advertisement campaign aims to lure British policemen back from the sunny side of the street in Australia and get them restoring law and order to the UK once more...Snow business
Winter wonderland came early to the Alps this year, with the annual winter snowfall arriving in October, far earlier than usual, which boosted buyers' interest in ski properties...Victoria victorious
Land Securities has agreed to make land temporarily available on its proposed Victoria Transport Interchange scheme on London's West End so Victoria underground station can be improved...10, 2008 December:
Well worth the wait
Fifteen years after it was first planned, Queensland's spectacular new Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway, set in the World Heritage listed Wooroonooran National Park, has opened to the public...Pirates attack Aussie cruise ship
A traveller on board the Australian cruise ship MV Athena says owners are trying to cover up news of a pirate attack...Okay, computer
China's first private airline Okay Airways has indefinitely halted its passenger services although there are reports that the stand down is just for one month...09, 2008 December:
The Australian Way: outback action
Tourism NT and Tourism Western Australia have launched ‘The Australia Way,' a brand new touring route through the north western outback of Australia, following the cattle trail depicted in the new Baz Luhrmann film, Australia...Southern Italy is where it's at
Southern Italy is set to see a wave of activity in the property market over the coming months despite the credit crunch, it has been claimed...Morocco: tourists still flocking
Tourism in Morocco is still on the increase despite the global economic slump, the country's Tourism Minister has stated...Brazil hotels still booming
Brazilian real estate investors could be interested to learn that the Latin American nation's hotel industry has been relatively unaffected by the financial downturn, it has been reported...08, 2008 December:
No gravity in New Zealand
New Zealand is already famous for having some of the world's most beautiful scenery and now it has another string to add to its bow - one of its tourist attractions has been named the ‘best experience' in the country for the second year running...05, 2008 December:
Tasmania: migrants wanted
The heart shaped island of Tasmania has added additional occupations to its skills in demand list, making it easier for migrants to make the move...Priciest round of golf
China is one of the most expensive places in the world to play golf, according to a new study of the fledgling market...Expats forced to curb spending
The weak Pound against the Euro means many expat pensioners living in Spain have had their income slashed by 20 per cent...04, 2008 December:
Spaced out in the Gulf
The United States is planning the development of space centres in the Middle East.03, 2008 December:
BA to merge with Qantas?
British Airways and Australian carrier Qantas are exploring the possibility of a potential merger, in which a dual company would be created and listed in both London and Australia...Long-haul flight tax doubles
Holidays to Spain are likely to grow in popularity as destinations such as Australia and Singapore are hit by flight tax hikes...Titanic tourists
Titanic Quarter Limited, a property development company, is co-promoter with Belfast Harbour Commissioners of a £97 million tourist project which is set to transform the waterfront of Belfast...French dreams crushed?
The credit crisis and fall in the value of sterling has crushed the aspirations of Britons who dream of owning a holiday home in France...Foreign spending on the up
Brazilian property investors could be interested to learn that foreign spending in the country was up in October despite the financial crisis, it has been reported...02, 2008 December:
And the ‘Best World City' is...
Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town is one of the world's top tourist destinations and has now been voted the ‘Best World City' in the 2008 Telegraph Travel Awards...Tourist Radio hits NZ airwaves
It's always better to visit a new country with someone who knows their way around and someone who can take you to all those beautiful places off the tourist trail. Now, with the launch of Tourism Radio, you can have your very own tour guide to show you around New Zealand...Changes for Brazil
A change allowing some visitors to enter Brazil for up to three months has been revealed...Have a grand time for a grand
Those interested in buying property in Brazil have the chance to visit the country for less than £1,000...01, 2008 December:
NZ chips in as top golfing destination
New Zealand won an award for being the best 'Golf Destination of the Year 2009' at the International Golf Travel Market recently...Goodbye glitz and glamour
Glitz and glamour are being erased from the real estate sector in Dubai as developers cut back on their entertainment budgets...27, 2008 November:
Life begins at 40
This morning, the world famous Queen Elizabeth 2 ship started her new life in Dubai -TheMoveChannel.com looks at the renovation project behind her transformation into one of the world's most exclusive floating hotels...Thai tourism dealt huge blow
As political unrest in Thailand rages on, the Thai Government are hugely concerned about the impact on the country's tourism and property sectors...Fewer Brits opt for Oz
Whilst the number of Brits emigrating to Australia has declined, Kiwis are more than filling in the gaps, flooding into Australia faster than you can say ‘Gidday mate'...Cape Verde 'has two tourism markets'
The Cape Verde property market will gain when the country's tourist department manages to convey the fact that it has a varied tourist scene...Bookmark This Page
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