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News Archive: travel and tourism: 2010
30, 2010 September:
Gulf travellers lead on the road to recovery
Global travel recovery is being led by traffic through Gulf airports...29, 2010 September:
Frugal trends in post-recession travel
Corporates look to save money on travel costs during the post-recession recovery process...The Brits are back in town
This summer saw the British home buyer return to the Spanish sun, according to a leading British developer in Spain, Taylor Wimpey de España...28, 2010 September:
Qatar looks to invest US$5 billion in Greek economy
Greek real estate and tourism are two of the areas Qatar are looking to invest in, according to a signed memorandum...Spain, France and Italy join forces to attract emerging markets
Europe's top three holiday destinations have teamed together in the hope of drawing tourists from emerging markets: Brazil, China and India...Portugal wins numerous nominations for World Travel Awards
Nominated for ‘World's Best Destination', ‘Best Cruise Destination' and ‘Best Cruise Port', Lisbon is hopeful for a victory at the 2010 World Travel Awards ceremony in London on the 7th of November...27, 2010 September:
Bulgaria Plans Cultural Tourism Drive
Bulgaria is looking to spark life into its tourist sector with a concerted plan to leverage history and culture to attract visitors...24, 2010 September:
Lonely Planet's NZ lowlights
We all know that heaven on earth is impossible to find, but that doesn't stop hoards of visitors flocking to New Zealand in search of it - but before you book those flights, check out what the latest edition of travel gospel Lonely Planet has to say about the Land of the Long White Cloud - it may make you think twice...Air NZ ad rocks the headlines
Two daughters of a woman who died in the Mt Erebus disaster have rejected claims that Air New Zealand's use of "whoop whoop" in advertising is insensitive...Chinese gold rush for Australia
Regional Victoria and Melbourne are in the grip of a new gold rush - Asian tourism - with Melbourne Airport reporting a 15 per cent jump in international visitors last month...23, 2010 September:
Life's a beach on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula
Whether you're seeking a laid-back getaway, a bohemian oasis or a resort atmosphere with all the trappings of urban life, Mexico's Caribbean coast offers a variety of beachfront lifestyles to choose from - and just as it's possible to find any flavour of beach lifestyle, property investors can find housing prices to fit any budget...England's own Loch Ness Monster?
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster has proved to be a marketing boon for the Scottish Tourist Board and now the Lake District looks set to be the next hot destination for intrepid monster hunters...Most of BA's meals to be halal
The company behind airline food on some of the world's major airlines has announced plans to make the majority of its meals halal...Jetstar expands in NZ market
Qantas-owned budget airline Jetstar is expanding in the New Zealand domestic market by offering 39 extra flights from February 2011...22, 2010 September:
Holy holiday! Christian theme park in Mallorca
It may be a destination more commonly associated with cocktails and sunloungers but Mallorca is set to get Europe's first Christian theme park...The Grey tourism boom
The growth in 'grey tourism' in the UK is set to continue, with more and more senior citizens visiting from abroad, according to a new report...21, 2010 September:
Tourists urged not to cancel Christchurch trips
Canterbury tourism officials say the best way people can help is to keep bookings they have made and continue visiting the region...Kiwi travel habits 'savvy and inspired?'
Here's an interesting bit of information: a study by travel website Expedia.com has found that though the rest of the world books its holidays at the weekend, New Zealanders organise their trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays...20, 2010 September:
Interest in St Lucia picks up
In a tough year for property around the globe, property developers on the island of St Lucia are encouraged by reports of a significant growth in tourism in 2010 and a doubling of online searches for second homes in the Caribbean.Travel agent fined over misleading fares
A $6000 fine imposed by a court on a travel agent who misled a customer about airfares is a warning to the industry, Western Australia's consumer protection watchdog says...Cheaper flights to Paris not happening?
Long-haul budget airline AirAsia X said it has no plans to begin flights to Paris this year, according to a top official, after French reports it had been given a slot at Orly Airport...Aussie Govt gets Oprah fever
US talk show sensation Oprah Winfrey's decision to take her program to Australia later this year could be a boon for local tourism, the federal government has enthused...New rules after fatal plane crash at glacier
The deaths of nine people in a plane crash at Fox Glacier has prompted the Civil Aviation Authority to restrict skydiving operators from carrying more than six passengers during jumps...Sunshine state ditches slogan
In the face of fierce competition from national and international holiday destinations, Queensland's tourism body is about to ditch the slogan that has come to define the Sunshine State...17, 2010 September:
World's most expensive places to stay
Hotel room rates have risen for the first time in three years, according to a global survey, but Australian travellers still have it good...Smallest airline seats ever
If you find economy class seats too cramped for comfort, we have bad news: they may be about to get even smaller...New App to stop taxi drivers ripping you off
Thousands of visitors have fond memories of the medieval Czech capital Prague, with one exception: getting ripped off by a taxi driver...15, 2010 September:
Look for Boris bikes to find property hotspot
It's a property rule of thumb that some of the most sought-after homes are near Tube and train stations - but now a new transport hub is driving up prices: the Boris bike docking station...14, 2010 September:
South Korea rolls out fingerprint scans
South Korea has implemented fingerprint scans at its airports and ports in an effort to prevent foreigners with forged documentation entering the country...Bangladeshi expats given right to vote
Bangladeshi expats have been granted the right to vote from overseas after the country's cabinet finally bowed to pressure from campaigning groups...Foreign students put off by 'Fortress Australia'
Visa applications from foreign students to study at university in Australia have dropped by 15,500 over the past year amid fears it is a less attractive destination...Stansted Express told off for misleading advert
Welcome to London, home to Big Ben, the Nelson's Column. And a rather down-at-heel retail park in Tottenham Hale offering a range of fast-food shops and a complex gyratory system...13, 2010 September:
Titanic memorial cruise
Cruise passengers who plan to dress up as fictional characters from James Cameron's hit film Titanic during a cruise to commemorate 100 years since the ship sank, have been slammed by a relative of a passenger who died in the tragedy...British holidaymakers' STD epidemic
Nearly one in 20 British holidaymakers will have returned home with a sexually transmitted disease contracted while on holiday this summer, according to a new survey...10, 2010 September:
Entry fee for travellers to US
Travellers from countries which do not require visas for the United States - such as Australia, New Zealand, Britain, France and South Korea - must pay a $US14 tax which started this week...Go behind the scenes of Hackney's architecture
Take the chance to discover great architecture over the weekend of 18 and 19 September, as 30 buildings in Hackney throw open their doors to the public for a glimpse of their design excellence...09, 2010 September:
Wi-fi most resented holiday charge
Hotels who still charge guests to use Wi-Fi are simply being greedy, according to a new survey of travellers...Iceland Express adds new USA routes
Low-cost airline Iceland Express is launching three new transatlantic routes via Iceland from London Gatwick Airport during this year and 2011...Etihad marks Australia expansion with sale
Etihad Airways is kicking off its new partnership with Virgin Blue by offering discounted flights to Auckland from London Heathrow Airport...08, 2010 September:
NZ's new rules for adventure tourism 'not enough'
The father of a 21-year-old British girl who drowned while riverboarding in New Zealand will continue his fight for greater regulation of the country's adventure tourism sector, despite new rules announced this week...Queen to name Cunard's new ship
The Queen will name Cunard's new liner, the Queen Elizabeth, it has been announced...JAL abandoning more flight routes
Japanese national airline JAL is to cut 16,000 jobs, abandon nearly 50 routes and ground more than 100 aircraft as it fights to get a restructuring plan off the ground...07, 2010 September:
Caribbean flight taxes to double
Expats and their families and friends who regularly fly long haul and in particular to and from the Caribbean are being asked to help stop even higher taxes on flights to the region...Mexico offers 'drug deal and people trafficking holidays'
Most holidaymakers go to Mexico for white-sand beaches, Caribbean sunshine and a tequila or two...NZ rolls out fingerprint checks
New Zealand has started fingerprint checks with Australia as part of a biometric programme to strengthen border security and prevent identity fraud...Crew protests move to separate kids from adults
Air France cabin crew fear a new rule to protect children from paedophile passengers could expose youngsters to greater risk in the event of an accident, labour unions said...06, 2010 September:
Kiwis have an eye for a bargain
New Zealanders are bargain hunters when they travel overseas, they book trips months in advance and most stay overseas longer than a week - according to a new study from an online travel company...Brazil's slums become tourist attraction
Tourists used to try to avoid Rio's notorious slums. Now officials are inviting them to come and visit instead...Six-month honeymoon - for free
The job advertisement called for ''luxury-loving couples available to globetrot for six months and get paid to test out the most romantic wedding and honeymoon destinations''...Bookmark This Page
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