News Archive: travel and tourism: 2010

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03, 2010 September:

Wannabe migrants warned that SA healthcare is 'diverse'

Interest in living and working in South Africa has increased on the back of the country's successful hosting of the football World Cup but potential expats are being warned that the health care can be diverse...

01, 2010 September:

Formula for buying the cheapest airline ticket

It's the age-old dilemma faced by all holidaymakers - should you book your airline ticket early before the price soars or wait until the last minute when you might be able to find a bargain?...

British passport gets redesign to fight fraud

The venerable inscription is still in place on the new passports, but is now accompanied by a friendly image of a row of rustic cottages...

Costas crack down on speeding tourists

If you think you can escape a speeding fine on holiday in Spain by simply ignoring the the penalty notice they send you - think again...

V Australia chops services

Virgin Blue will axe its loss-making long-haul V Australia services to South Africa and Thailand, the airline announced today, barely after the fanfare of their launches has died down...

31, 2010 August:

UK's oldest cinema celebrates centenary

The Duke of York's, Britain's oldest purpose-built cinema, today announces birthday party plans to celebrate 100 years of continuous operation. Brighton's cult picture house will mark its centenary on Wednesday 22 September with a programme of events including an exclusive show-reel screening from the brand new re-make of Brighton Rock, with Helen Mirren, as Ida John Hurt as Phil Corkey & Sam Riley (CONTROL) as Pinkie Brown...

27, 2010 August:

Israeli guides rediscover Bethlehem after 10-year absence

Israeli Moshe Gabai, 27, admits he has mixed feelings leading tour groups through Bethlehem. Until recently, he had only been to the occupied West Bank on military patrols...

26, 2010 August:

Don't forget Sydney's islands

Sydney may be famed as the harbour city, but its harbour islands tend to be forgotten destinations...

25, 2010 August:

Dutch move to can drug tourism

On a recent summer night, Marc Josemans' Easy Going Coffee Shop was packed. The lines to buy marijuana and hashish stretched to the reception area where customers waited behind glass barriers...

GAP years are a golden opportunity

Ucas has got it wrong: a gap year off after A-levels is about more than just bolstering your CV...

24, 2010 August:

Half of kiwis planning overseas trip

Almost half of all New Zealander are planning an overseas trip within the next six months, according to a travel survey...

France brings in new regs to 'protect public decency'

British tourists who go topless in France this summer risk being fined as cities bring in regulations designed to protect public decency...

American Airlines charge extra for 'front-row' seats

American Airlines has found another fee - the Fort Worth, Texas, airline said yesterday it is now charging between US$19 (NZ$27) and $39 (NZ$55) for "Express Seats" - those spots in the first few rows of economy that include bulkhead seats...

23, 2010 August:

Top packing tips for your holiday

To help further your travelling experience, Samsonite have put their 100 years of travel knowledge into a handy packing guide, full of practical hints and tips to help holiday preparation be as stress-free as possible...

First and business class flying high in recovery

The number of passengers buying premium airline tickets jumped again in June, as economic recovery kept first and business seats filled, the airline industry association IATA said yesterday...

20, 2010 August:

Venice gets first female gondolier

Venice is to get its first female gondolier, ending nine hundred years of male dominance in the profession...

Riviera shut following shark sightings

French officials have banned swimming off some of the Riviera's best known resorts after several beachgoers reported a rare shark sighting in coastal waters...

19, 2010 August:

Strict dress code enforced in Rome

Expats in Italy are being reminded that strict dress codes are being stringently enforced with many popular sites refusing entry to those deemed to be wearing less than suitable attire...

18, 2010 August:

Fancy life as a koala catcher? Oz needs you

As you sift through your endless emails and plan that next meeting, just think, you could be earning a crust by tagging sharks or catching koalas...

Flight tax 'undermines' Cameron's commitment to tourism

David Cameron's commitment to the growth of British tourism is being undermined by proposed hikes in flight taxes and a lack of investment in airport capacity, according to an aviation lobby group...

Mile-long zip wire in Lake District

Visitors could soon experience the beauty of the Lake District while whizzing through the air on a zip wire, as part of a controversial new tourist attraction...

New York restaurant week kicks off

Everyone knows that fine dining in New York can set you back a down-payment on a small house. But it's a dirty little secret in this town that if you try to skimp a little and aim for the mid-priced experience, you will almost always end up spending a small fortune - and for a mediocre meal. My advice to friends visiting from out of town is to splurge a little. Or, alternatively, wait around until Restaurant Week...

17, 2010 August:

US to charge UK visitors £9 for entry

The US is to start charging UK travellers £9 to apply for permission to enter the country, it has been revealed...

Cameron: ‘Britain must be in top 5 tourist spots'

David Cameron has spoken of his wish for the UK to become one of the top five tourist destinations in the world, and of a need for Britons to take pride in their country...

Tourist etiquette offered by VisitBritain

If Basil Fawlty struggled to control his goose-stepping and war references in front of his German guests, he has no hope with a new list of cultural 'dos and don'ts' when dealing with foreign tourists...

Colosseum opens for night-time visits

Rome is to offer tourists a different view of one of its most celebrated sights this summer - when the Colosseum throws wide its grand entrance for night-time visits...

Reversing the rides at Oz's Dreamland

A ride on Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld's Tower of Terror is about to be turned upside down, literally...

Pensioners booking more adventure holidays

Silver-haired snowboarders and gap-year grannies are turning their backs on traditional holidays in search of a thrill, according to travel experts...

16, 2010 August:

‘Poms' not an insult, says UK tourism

Brits shouldn't be offended if visiting Australians or New Zealanders make jokes about "Poms", according to UK tourism chiefs, who advise that it's meant as a term of endearment...

Statue of Liberty to close again for security upgrades

The Statue of Liberty will be closed for security upgrades starting about a year from now, depriving tourists a chance to visit the crown, base and pedestal for up to 12 months...

Air fares rise to highest level in a year

Domestic air fares rose to their highest levels in more than a year, with discount fares up more than five per cent in August...

Dubai nightclubs silent as Ramadan approaches

The music has been cut and the dancing has stopped -- Dubai's usually boisterous nightclubs are falling silent as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches...

Art show celebrating stolen treasures

An unusual exhibition at the Vittoriano Museum Complex [Victor Emmanuel Monument] in Rome pays tribute to Italy's "art police" and some of the works they have recovered...

Virgin breaks Qantas' Uluru monopoly

Virgin Blue has broken the Qantas monopoly on Uluru but long-term viability is still a concern...

Adventure tourism is booming

Adventure tourism, long considered the milieu of a small group of dare devils, is becoming more mainstream, with tourists more likely to rappel down mountains, cycle or volunteer while on vacation...

12, 2010 August:

NYC laws leave visitors short-changed

New York City has passed a law banning short-term holiday apartment rentals of less than 30 days. The law, which will come into effect on May 1 next year, will virtually destroy the booming internet trade in apartment rentals for tourists...

Disney opening resort for pets

Pluto never had it so good: The next major attraction to open at Walt Disney World will not be for the kids, it is going to the dogs...

11, 2010 August:

We're about business, not boofheads, whines Oz

Australians are becoming increasingly fed up with, well, people like me really, who portray their country as a laid back, Alf-Stewart inhabited BBQ-fest suspended in permanent summer - so let's take a break from the barbie and check out just how Australians want us to view their country...

10, 2010 August:

Baby costs a fortune on flights

Carrying a baby on a plane can now cost a parent four times as much as buying an extra adult seat, new research shows...

Disney hikes ticket prices

It's going to cost vacationers more to visit with Mickey Mouse starting Thursday, when Disney parks in California and Florida will raise ticket prices...

09, 2010 August:

Lonely Planet launches iPad guidebooks

Lonely Planet, publisher of the popular travel guides, launched interactive e-books for the iPad yesterday for popular European destinations...

A right royal knees up for British tourism

Tourist attractions linked to Britain's royal family generate over £500 million a year in spending by overseas tourists, officials have said...

London's cabs: Best in world

London's iconic black cabs are the best in the world, while New York and Parisian taxi drivers are the rudest, according to a new survey...

Walkers charged to climb Ben Nevis

More than 160,000 people tackle Scotland's tallest mountain every year but they could soon be charged £1 for the privilege...

Backpackers wanted

Australia's backpacker industry is hoping for a resurgence later this year after enduring a tough winter brought on by the economic recession in the northern hemisphere...

Grey skies don't dampen enthusiasm for UK

Let's be clear, we're not trying to pull the wool over anyone's eyes...our often inclement weather is no secret...

06, 2010 August:

Last day for London's maze

Today is the last day for bemused tourists to flock to a giant maze erected in London's Trafalgar Square...

05, 2010 August:

UNESCO World Heritage list swells

In a bid to combat long-standing criticism about a bias towards Europe in the selection of world heritage sites, the World Heritage Committee have chosen sites in developing countries for the 2010 additions, including several that are well off the beaten track...

Vatican tourists told to 'cover up or go'

The Vatican has imposed a crack-down on tourists' clothing and imposed a dress-code more commonly associated with the Royal Enclosure at Ascot...

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