News Archive: travel and tourism

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03, 2011 May:

Mallorca property market set to sizzle this summer

A huge increase in holiday lettings enquiries, combined with the establishment of many new services from Europe's budget air carriers, means the real estate market on the island is soaring ahead of its mainland neighbour.

Nine million international tourists hit Spain in Q1

Spain received 9 million international tourists in the first three months of the year, according to figures drawn up by the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade and published by the Frontur opinion poll.

Travellers rate London as UK's top destination

Global travellers rate London as the UK's top destination and among the top 10 best places to visit in the world, according to travel company TripAdvisor.

28, 2011 April:

Italian tourism still booming in subdued Euro market

Despite the generally stagnant growth in European tourism last year, picturesque Italy was still the best performer, welcoming over 40 million foreign visitors. With previously undiscovered areas such as Calabria coming to the fore, the future is looking strong for the enduringly popular nation's property market.

27, 2011 April:

Egypt cancels daylight saving time

The Egyptian Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, has endorsed a decree law canceling daylight saving time.

Agents: U.S. travelers not flocking for London wedding

In a nationwide survey 205 Travel Leaders agents, only 5% said they booked clients asking to be in London for Friday's wedding.

Struggling to fill ships, cruise lines offer deals in Europe

Industry watchers say lower-than-expected demand for summer cruises in Europe is behind a rash of unusual last-minute discounts - and more deals could be on the way.

Italy and France ask EU to revise Schengen border treaty

Italy and France asked the European Union today to revise the Schengen border treaty that permits passport-free travel through Europe to take into account "exceptional" situations like the recent massive flood of Tunisian immigrants.

26, 2011 April:

“Super-reduced” VAT rate planned for Spanish tourism sector

The Spanish People's Party (PP) is to promote a “super reduced” VAT rate (IVA in Spanish) for the tourism sector, which is expected to benefit such services as accommodation, catering and public transport and aim to bring them in line with their European competitors.

Royal wedding: Making money with a place to stay

Finding a location is one of the most important decisions for a couple preparing for their wedding day. But while Westminster Abbey was a relatively easy choice for Prince William and Kate Middleton - their decision has brought an unexpected boost for some people living nearby.

South Africa aims to double foreign tourist numbers

South Africa aims to boost foreign tourists to 15 million annual visitors and will target new markets in Asia, Africa and South America, the tourism minister said Wednesday.

21, 2011 April:

What's new for 2011 at America's theme parks

New coasters, high-profile images, along with a whole new Legoland park in Florida, are among the 2011 highlights coming to theme parks around the country.

Thousands stranded in Sydney after airport security breach

Extra flights have been scheduled at Sydney Airport to clear a backlog of thousands of passengers, who were stranded after a security breach at a terminal yesterday afternoon forced all passengers to be rescreened.

Ryanair to launch reserved seating

Ryanair is to perform an about-face and introduce reserved seating on some flights, it announced April 19.

20, 2011 April:

Canada voted expats' favourite destination

The North American nation beat out Australia, New Zealand and even France in a recent survey among expats of the most desirable destinations to relocate to.

New rules to keep US controllers awake

Following six incidents of controllers falling asleep, new rules give extra hour of rest between shifts.

Travel to Spain to celebrate Easter, holidaymakers told

Travelling Brits planning to visit Spain this Easter will be pleased to learn that the public holiday is well celebrated across the country.

19, 2011 April:

Europe leads world cuisine in top 50 restaurant list

Yesterday's announcement of the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants saw Europe continue its history of culinary dominance, with a range of innovative new eateries in Denmark, Spain, Italy and France ensuring foodies will continue to flock to the Continent this year.

Lake District 'top UK Easter break'

The Lake District looks like being the top UK destination for travellers over the Easter and royal wedding bank holidays, it was revealed today.

18, 2011 April:

Liquids ban remains in force at key European airports

The UK, France and Italy will delay the relaxation of airport liquid restrictions proposed by the EU this month, citing a lack of security screening technology required to protect European holidaymakers.

15, 2011 April:

Spain sees tourism jump due to Arab revolts

Activity in Spain's tourism sector jumped 2.4 percent in the first quarter of the year as sunseekers shunned rival resorts in Egypt and Tunisia because of anti-government uprisings there, a trade association said Wednesday.

Gothic Mansion in London Reopens

England certainly has its share of castles, but very few are close to the center of London and even fewer are the inspiration behind an 18th-century novel.

14, 2011 April:

Cross-Channel business booms for Eurostar

Sales continue to skyrocket for the high-speed rail company linking Britain and France, with a 7.5% year-on-year rise in passenger numbers for its services in the first quarter of this year, proving Brits' appetite for French holidays is still strong.

Spain tops list of best-value destinations

Britons will be better off in Benidorm and Bulgaria than Brighton or Brittany this Easter, according to new research.

Asia's tourism industry buoyed by online bookings

Asia's continued growth as a tourism destination and as a tourism source were among the main talking points at the region's largest travel industry gathering which wrapped up Tuesday in Beijing.

New flights to France with CityJet

CityJet has made lots of Francophiles very, very happy with the announcement of a new host of flights from London to southwest France.

13, 2011 April:

Florida tourism gets a $30 million boost from BP

Gov. Rick Scott announced the Northwest Florida Tourism Council will recieve a grant to help mitigate the impact to the area's tourism industry as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a statement from the governor's office said.

Ryanair pulls nine aircraft from Alicante after row

Ryanair is pulling nine of its 11 aircraft from Alicante, cutting the number of passengers it flies there by 2.5m a year, after a row with the Spanish airport over how passengers board the planes.

12, 2011 April:

Tokyo eyes 2020 Olympics

Tokyo intends to bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics as a "big catalyst" for Japan's recovery from last month's quake-tsunami disaster, the city's governor said Sunday as he was re-elected.

HK eyes tourist windfall amid Japan crisis

HONG Kong's travel sector and shopping malls said on Friday they were expecting a windfall this Easter with tourists avoiding quake-hit Japan as it battles a nuclear crisis.

11, 2011 April:

China now world's third-biggest tourist draw

The country is also forecast to pass France as the largest tourism destination by 2015.

Air France to fly Paris-Cape Town direct

Air France will begin flying direct from Paris to Cape Town three times a week starting in November, an official said Thursday.

St Ives beats Spain, France in top beaches list

As well as its beaches, the town boasts top cultural attractions such as Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth museum.

Middle Britons to forgo holiday abroad

More than a quarter of middle-class families will remain in the UK for their annual holiday this year citing financial pressures, according to Experian.

08, 2011 April:

Bali vows to tackle waste problem

Under the headline "Holidays in Hell: Bali's Ongoing Woes", Time magazine said the resort island was struggling with waste and some of its famous beaches were strewn with rubbish.

07, 2011 April:

'Passport Day' gives US tourists a head start on travel

This Saturday, U.S. passport offices and participating passport agencies are due to be open for the third annual "Passport Day," which enables those who work Monday-Friday to move forward in getting those blue booklets or passport cards, or adding extra pages in a passport.

Estonian tourism boosted by flights and culture city status

An estimated 34 per cent more British and Irish visitors travelled to Estonia in January 2011 than the previous year, new figures have revealed.

06, 2011 April:

Warning that Sydney Airport at brink of capacity

Sydney Airport, the main gateway into Australia, is close to capacity with increasingly long delays forecast and a knock-on effect across the country, a new study showed Tuesday.

Tourism Malaysia woos Singapore's seniors

Money, time and proximity. These are some reasons why Tourism Malaysia is eyeing Singapore's senior citizen market to woo more them to holiday in Malaysia.

05, 2011 April:

Poker tournaments a good bet for Hawaii tourism

In what supporters portray as a bid to boost a flagging economy and tourism that's taken a sharp hit from last month's Japan earthquake and tsunami, a bill making its way through the Hawaii legislature would legalize online and in-person tournaments of Texas Hold'em and Omaha poker.

BA Easter strike ready for take-off

Just when Spanish airport officials called off their Easter strike, spring break travellers have been hit with another blow - British Airways is now planning to strike over the Easter weekend - but passengers still have time to take out travel insurance in case their flights are disrupted, says the Observer.

Chinese become top Australian visitors

China became Australia’s top inbound tourism market for the first time in February, data showed Tuesday, with Chinese New Year celebrations and international students driving a surge in arrivals.

04, 2011 April:

Bulgarian Consulate predicts Russian tourist surge

The number of Russian tourists applying for visas to holiday in Bulgaria is expected to continue to soar this year, according to the country's Consulate in Moscow.

Ping-pong hotel to open in China

A hotel in the shape of a giant ping-pong racket is to open in an east Chinese city, reports the China Daily.

New P&O cruises to boost Albanian tourism

The international cruising giant has added the Albanian resort area of Durres to its ports of call in 2011, which is sure to see agents and developers receive a shot in the arm for property sales.

Asian airports top world passenger satisfaction survey

Europe's airports have been thrashed by transport hubs in Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong, according to the Airports Council International's latest customer satisfaction survey.

01, 2011 April:

BA looks to Caribbean in new summer schedule

The British national carrier will shift its focus away from the US and toward the lush tropical islands of the Caribbean in this summer's cross-Atlantic flight schedule, with increased services to Barbados, San Juan, St Lucia and Puerto Rico set to give property owners on the islands a hefty boost to rental income.

31, 2011 March:

Ryanair introduces cancellation levy

The budget airline will add a two euro levy to passenger fares next month to offset the costs of compensation paid out for flight cancellations.

30, 2011 March:

Spanish airport staff call off Easter strikes

After reaching an agreement with airport officials guaranteeing their jobs during a forthcoming government sell-off, Spanish workers have called off a planned 22 day strike over the Easter period.

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