News Archive: travel and tourism

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13, 2011 June:

New Turkey-Italy route promises mutal tourist booms

The announcement that Turkish Airlines will add an extra weekly service to the popular Italian riviera destination of Genoa should see a mutual growth in arrivals for two of Europe's top tourist economies.

Cash-strapped California eyes royal tourism boost

Britain's Prince William and his new bride Catherine are due in California next month, for a trip the cash-strapped US state hopes will give a royal boost to its tourist industry.

Chilean ash cloud grounds flights for second day

A cloud of ash from an erupting volcano in Chile disrupted air travel in New Zealand and Australia for a second day on Monday, causing scores of flights to be cancelled and grounding thousands of travellers.

Which country has the funniest people?

No joke, Americans win, according to a just-released survey of 30,000 people in 15 countries.

Portugal confirms opening of new 27-hole golf course

News that the new Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort, in Portugal’s Algarve, will be opened this week is sure to be welcomed by investors with property in the region.

Casino giant plans expansion across Asia

Casino giant Las Vegas Sands is planning to expand across Asia, it confirmed this week, as figures suggested another Asian country will overtake Las Vegas in terms of gambling.

10, 2011 June:

China completes first high-speed electric train for Rio de Janeiro

China has built the first high-speed electrical train for Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro in time for use during the 2014 World Cup Football and 2016 Olympic Games.

09, 2011 June:

InterContinental adds 54 hotels to pipeline

InterContinental Hotels has reported another successful period for hotel signings, adding a further 54 hotels to its European pipeline in the year from June 2010 to May 2011.

Train link from Mersey to Milan may be back on track

New plan to transform Liverpool's docks and Manchester Ship Canal

08, 2011 June:

Spain's beaches designated the cleanest in Europe

Despite considerable commercial development along its coastline, it appears that Spain has managed to keep its waters amazingly pristine - 511 of its beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag eco label this year, proving the nation is still a prized tourist destination for natural attractions.

06, 2011 June:

Tourism, migration booms make Turkey new property hotspot

The popular holiday destination straddling Europe and the Middle East continues to grow in leaps and bounds, with annual tourist arrivals now increasing at over a million per year and migration rates tripling in the capital for 2009-10.

Philippines 'open skies' move to make tourism cheaper

The Philippines’ recent policy to spur competition among international airlines will lead to a general reduction of tourism costs there.

03, 2011 June:

French Ryder Cup win boosts prospects for golf property

When it comes to great golfing holiday destinations, Spain has traditionally held the top position in Europe, but with this month's announcement of Paris pipping Madrid at the post to secure the 2018 Ryder Cup, it appears the tide may be turning in favour of France.

European plan to lift liquids ban could be delayed by UK

Hopes that the ban on carrying liquids aboard commercial aircraft may be lifted one day appear to have suffered a setback, according to the BBC.

02, 2011 June:

London tops ranking of destination cities

London will lead the world in terms of international tourist arrivals this year, according to new research released June 1 by MasterCard.

01, 2011 June:

Chinese tourists start returning to Japan following earthquake

Recent disasters have overwhelmed the government's effort to attract more visitors and boost its economy.

31, 2011 May:

Traditional destinations back in vogue with European tourists

European travellers are finding destinations close to home more alluring, reveals the latest Eurobarometer survey from the European Commission. 58% of respondents plan to take their holidays locally this year, with Italy and Spain typically providing the best blends of attractive scenery and interesting cultural features.

Morocco plans new golf courses

No less than 13 new golf courses are due to open in Morocco over the course of the next three years, the country's national tourism office has revealed.

Mexico tourism surge brings hopes of strengthening intl recovery

Travel giant Expedia has reported strong growth in tourism to Mexico in the past 12 months, so much so that the firm has bumped Mexico up into its top 3 destinations worldwide.

Floating island now open in Seoul

The world's largest artificial floating island has finished its first week as a major new tourism attraction in Seoul, South Korea.

Five unusual destinations from London

Many of the world's most visited destinations are served from London, some along multiple routes. Many others are less well known. Among these are the following five truly unusual destinations.

New shopping and food outlets coming to European airports

Frankfurt Airport has unveiled some of the names which will be opening their doors in an ambitious new extension set to open next year.

27, 2011 May:

Woods Bagot design stunning new 5* Balkan Resort

Award-winning architects, Woods Bagot, have been working on the Master Plan for the Balkan’s latest 5* resort – Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa, located on the stunning Adriatic coast of Albania.

Low cost flights coming to Singapore soon

Singapore Airlines is hatching plans for a low fare long haul carrier to compete with Far East rivals such as Air Asia and Qantas offshoot Jetstar.

26, 2011 May:

BRIC nations to drive global tourism trends

China, India and Brazil are poised to fuel an explosion in international tourism in the coming years, showering money and jobs on countries ready for it, and trouble for those that aren't, industry leaders say.

Hard Rock to open first Hotel in Panama

Marking its 16th property, and its first in Latin America, Hard Rock International today announced that the Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megapolis is expected to open in December 2011.

25, 2011 May:

New fare structure for Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia is the latest airline to announce a new fare structure, reducing the number of fare options from five to three.

Falkland Islands seek tourists to boost economy

The archipelago, scene of the bitter war between Argentina and Britain, is a haven for visitors seeking a quiet getaway

24, 2011 May:

Egypt tourism down 46 percent in Q1

The number of tourists visiting Egypt dropped by 46 percent during the first quarter this year, according to a government statement.

Montenegro has fastest growing tourist market

Montenegro will be the world's fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the world over the next ten years, according to new research released this week.

20, 2011 May:

Amadeus sees airport chaos getting worse

It says airports and airlines must share tech platform to ease pain of travel.

19, 2011 May:

Clothing and tourism push up Spanish inflation

Two weeks ago the National Statistics Institute predicted that annual inflation would climb to 3.8% in April, the highest rate in almost three years, and two points more than the previous month.

17, 2011 May:

Spring has sprung for Cyprus tourism market

The island nation reported a whopping 43% rise in tourist numbers last month compared with 2010 figures, revealing a surge in foreign interest that could revitalise its property market.

16, 2011 May:

New flight route to Spain opens

Owning or investing in a Spanish property could be even more convenient following the opening of a new flight route.

13, 2011 May:

South America experienced a 15% jump in tourist arrivals in 2010

South America and South Asia saw the greatest jump, 15%, in international tourist arrivals during the first months of 2011 in an overall positive global scenario according to the April interim update of the UN World Tourism Organization, World Tourism Barometer.

The new Empire State Building : faster, leaner, and better

A half-a-billion dollar upgrade has improved New York's iconic tower for visitors and tenants alike.

Spain set to welcome even more holiday makers

Spain has made good progress, putting the country on course to fulfil the World Tourism Organisation’s (WTO) predictions. The WTO announced that Spain is expected gain annual increases in its tourism levels of 5%; reaching an impressive 75 million yearly visitors by 2020.

12, 2011 May:

Busiest ever April for Heathrow travel

Britain's biggest airport, Heathrow, had its busiest-ever April last month, figures showed today.

11, 2011 May:

Brits flock to Spain for cut-price holidays

Cheaper prices for holidaymakers as a result of the economic downturn have seen European tourists flock to Spain for a winter sojourn in the sun, with the Ministry of Tourism reporting a healthy 2.9% year-on-year growth in arrivals for Q1 2011.

Samoa leaps over International Date Line

The Pacific Island nation of Samoa has changed its time zone ahead one hour. This isn't some sort of island paradise version of Daylight Savings Time, but rather a shrewd business move.

10, 2011 May:

Australian airline passengers face strike disruption

QANTAS passengers face prolonged disruption to flights after the airline's 1600 licensed aircraft engineers chose to begin nationwide strike action on Friday.

Bulgaria's Varna Airport to be shut down for 4 months

The airport in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna will be closed down for unprecedented repairs after the end of the 2011 summer tourist season.

09, 2011 May:

Airline boost for buy to let property investors

The news that major airline British Airways is set to increase its frequency of transatlantic flights from London Gatwick to Tampa, Florida, to a daily service spells good news for those thinking about investing in a holiday home in the sunshine state, it is claimed.

Belfast airport now charging for smoking

After deciding to charge people £1 ($1.64) to drop off passengers and £1 for a clear plastic bag to put liquids in, now passengers at Belfast Airport are going to be charged £1 to use the smoking areas.

06, 2011 May:

European hotels benefit from north African unrest: study

European hotels enjoyed a strong first quarter with a 5.9 percent increase in revenue per room due to unrest in north Africa and an increase in business travel, the MKG consultancy said Wednesday.

05, 2011 May:

Could Detroit become the next Great Lakes cruise destination?

That's the hope of local officials in the city, where a $21.5 million port development project is underway in the hopes of luring the small cruise vessels that ply Lake Erie.

Brits look to emigrate, with Oz topping their wish list

Australia has emerged as the top destination for Brits looking to emigrate.

04, 2011 May:

Dubai aims to become world's top airport for international passengers

Dubai International Airport officials say they expect to handle 98.5 million passengers annually by 2020.

Major US airlines step up Brazil services

Two of the United States' major airlines have applied for permission with the Department of Transport to increase services to Brazil by up to 10 flights a week, in a move that would bring a huge influx of American tourists to the booming nation.