News Archive: travel and tourism

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02, 2011 September:

Summer tourism soars in Spain

Spain remains one of the top destinations for holidaymakers around the world, as tourist numbers and property enquiries both increased this summer. Figures released by the Frontier Tourist Movement reveal that Spain has received 7.4 per cent more tourists this year than 2010.

Video: Travel guide to cities in Norway

Small fishing villages are just a tiny percentage of what you can find in Norway, with coastal towns and sophisticated cities on offer...

26, 2011 August:

Video: David Handschuh on Travel Insurance

People don't buy travel insurance when they should, advises property journalist David Handschuh. Why is it worth the investment?

25, 2011 August:

Queen and Obama help boost Irish tourism

The number of tourists visiting Ireland rose more than 15 percent in the second quarter from a year ago, data showed, as high-profile visits by Queen Elizabeth and US President Barack Obama helped paint the country in a positive light.

Venice tests the water with new tourist tax

Visitors to Venice will find an unexpected charge on their hotel bills from tonight as the city becomes the latest destination to launch a tourist tax.

24, 2011 August:

Greek bias against gays affects tourism

Debt-ravaged Greece’s biggest industry is missing income from a group of visitors that spends more than $140 billion a year.

Brits go on Mediterranean holidays for longer this summer

Data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that Brits travelled for longer in 2010. The UK's leading online travel agency On the Beach, has observed a similar trend with many of its customers heading to the Mediterranean for two weeks in the sun.

22, 2011 August:

New Zealand tourism bodies eye China, South-East Asia

New Zealand tourism chiefs said Monday they are expecting the number of Chinese visitors to the country to rise after "improvements" to the visa application process.

Video: Travel guide to Monaco

Monaco, a city-state or principality, is situated between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. What are its main attractions?

19, 2011 August:

Finland's Turku reinvents itself through culture

Turku is one of two designated European Capitals of Culture for 2011. A rich program of art and events aims to shed light on the city's history and boost its residents' sense of identity.

Video: Travel Guide: Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland’s second-most populous city, is one of the world’s major centers of international diplomacy. What are the benefits of living there?

18, 2011 August:

Video: Qantas expanding into Asian marlet

Qantas has announced plans to expand into Asia as the continent's aviation market continues to grow.

17, 2011 August:

Tourists surge to Albania as Balkans boost continues

Almost half a million more tourists surged to Albania in 2011 compared to last year. The huge increase in visitors has seen 2.15 million people travelling to the country as The Balkans’ popularity boost continues.

Tourism propping up Honolulu market

Tourism is up, and unemployment isn't so bad. Combined, they've helped keep the Honolulu housing market relatively healthy in a nation of ailing metro areas.

Video: UK riots cast shadow over tourism

With the Olympics only months away, the riots in Britain have attracted a lot of unwanted international attention. How has tourism been affected?

Video: Tourist guide to Germany's oldest town

Trier is Germany's oldest town, known for its medieval and Roman buildings. But what are the main sights to see?

16, 2011 August:

Jamaica leads Caribbean tourism rebound

Jamaica’s role in spearheading the recovery of the Caribbean’s travel and tourism economy is to be acknowledged by World Travel Awards at a VIP ceremony in Montego Bay in October.

12, 2011 August:

Croatia tourism figures up in 2011

Croatian tourism is on track for a record-breaking year, with an eight percent increase in visitors since January, the tourism minister said Wednesday.

Number of Heathrow passengers is soaring

Heathrow had yet another record month in July and has yet to see any signs of disruption to passenger numbers caused by the riots, owner BAA said today.

11, 2011 August:

Mallorca's summer sensation: Record number of airport passengers in a single day

The Balearic island of Mallorca broke its own record over the weekend by handling 160,000 passengers in a single day, according to officials at Palma International Airport.

British Airways reveals its top August 2011 holiday destinations

British Airways has revealed its top holiday destinations for customers travelling this August featuring places in North America, the Caribbean and Europe.

10, 2011 August:

Barbados holding its own in competitive tourism market

“I AM happy to report that even in the face of the economic crisis impacting countries across the globe, Barbados…has been able to create innovative ways to retain its niche in existing tourist source markets, and also expand into new markets..."

South Asia and Southeast Asia leading Asia Pacific’s tourism boom

Preliminary results released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) showed that international visitor arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations1 grew by 4% year-on-year in May 2011, with the South Asia and Southeast Asia sub-regions recording particularly strong performances for the month.

09, 2011 August:

Airlines begin rolling back fare hikes

Airline travelers are finally catching a break. Even though the government is taxing tickets again, the total cost to consumers is staying about the same.

08, 2011 August:

Caracas fights for facelift to woo tourists, residents

Caracas does not figure large on the map for the thousands of tourists who flock to South America every year lured by the promise of ancient civilizations, mysterious jungles and pulsating rhythms.

05, 2011 August:

Tempted by Tirana? Albania’s capital sees 23% increase in passenger arrivals

Latest statistics released by Tirana International Airport (TIA), which serves the Albanian capital, reveal that in the first half of 2011 the number of passengers increased by an impressive 23%

02, 2011 August:

Global iPlayer launches in Western Europe

BBC Worldwide has today launched a global version of BBC iPlayer in 11 countries across Western Europe, with the US, Canada and Australia to follow later in the year.

01, 2011 August:

Switzerland, Israel top adventure tourism ranking

Switzerland has topped an annual ranking of adventure tourism destinations by the Adventure Travel Trade Association - but if you're looking for something a little less traditional, Israel or the Slovak Republic could be the best bets.

The Only Way Out of Essex?

EasyJet is introducing new Essex flights to Spain. Announcing routes to the popular Costas, in addition to Ibiza and Mallorca, the airline aims to fly 800,000 Essex residents from Southend International Airport to Spain in time for next summer.

28, 2011 July:

Turkey is world's fastest growing economy

The Middle Eastern nation's latest GDP growth figures saw it surpass both Argentina and China to become the fastest growing economy in the world, according to the national statistics authority, Turkstat.

Today's travelers are hungry and connected, says survey

Eating out is by far the most popular leisure activity for today's travelers, according to a new poll.

Five ways to get the most out of your Luxembourg trip

Luxembourg is a tiny, interesting place. It probably isn't a destination in itself for most people, but it can be a great side trip from Paris, parts of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

27, 2011 July:

EasyJet announces Southend routes

Low-fare airline easyJet has announced the destinations it will fly to from Southend next year.

26, 2011 July:

Brit expats to benefit from new tax reforms

New UK treasury reforms could see retirees who live and own property abroad able to spend up to a third of their time back home each year without paying any tax.

25, 2011 July:

Bargains in Greece lead to tourist boom

Substantially cheaper holiday deals than previous years are leading large numbers of international tourists to Greece, particularly the Swiss, whose currency is looking overwhelmingly strong against the euro.

Top ten tapas and free eats in Madrid

Free tapas are not easy to come by in Madrid, but if you know where to go you'll find an abundance of bars where you can eat well for the price of what you drink.

Spain tourism up by 7.5%

A new survey by FRONTUR found that Spain welcomed 24.8 million holiday makers so far this year. This represents an increase in 7.5% compared with the same period last year.

22, 2011 July:

Phuket tourist beaches warned of landslide threat

Authorities say this is largely due to the increasing presence of tourist accommodation in forest areas.

21, 2011 July:

Eurostar announce increase in passenger numbers

A big rise in American travellers helped Channel Tunnel high-speed train company Eurostar to increase passenger numbers in the first half of this year, it was announced today.

20, 2011 July:

Spain sees surge in air traffic arrivals

With the local debt crisis keeping flights and living costs cheap, Brits in particular are flocking to Spain for a sun-seeking vacation in 2011, which could account for the 8% increase in air passenger arrivals as reported by Spain's public air navigation body.

18, 2011 July:

Low interest rates, buyer confidence keep Canada property strong

Home sales in Canada continue to grow as attractive interest rates and a booming economy lure more buyers to market, according to the latest statistics from the Canadian Real Estate Association.

2011's summer of innovative attractions

A look at some of the newest attractions around the world to see this summer.

Albania tipped as property hotspot as tourist numbers rise

Albania is poised to become a major tourist destination in the next five years prompting interest from property investors who want to buy now and benefit when prices increase, it is claimed.

Holiday bookings rise could bode well for Spanish property

Investors interested in property in Spain could benefit from more rental opportunities as more Brits choose to holiday in Europe.

15, 2011 July:

Méribel starts attracting summer season stayers

Méribel, best known for being a top winter ski destination, transforms into a totally different kind of playground in the summer months, providing intense scenery covered in brightly coloured flowers and rich green trees all lit up by the sparkling sunshine...

Koreans to collaborate on Olympic event hosting?

NORTH Korea would like to share some events in the 2018 Winter Olympics with South Korea, a North Korean sports official was quoted as saying yesterday.

Tourists go for cheap Eastern European Deals

According to HRS, the Hotel Portal’s Eastern European Hotel Price Radar, Eastern Europe’s capitals are attracting increasing numbers of tourists and although prices in some major cities have increased compared with last year, trips to capitals from Baku to Warsaw continue to be relatively cheap.

14, 2011 July:

Portugal & Bulgaria flights scrapped before they start

Istanbul is fastest growing tourist destination in the world