News Archive: travel and tourism

29, 2011 March:

Key airlines bump up presence in Florida

International carriers Delta, Air France and KLM are all scheduled to begin new international routes to Florida this summer, which could go some way to reviving the state's economic slump.

British 'the world's worst tourists' by their own admission

Britons have voted themselves the world's worst overseas tourists, according to a new survey from flight comparison website Skyscanner.

Murcia theme park to open in 2015

Paramount Pictures' new amusement park in the Spanish region is expected to open in three years' time, according to development authorities.

28, 2011 March:

Franco's former vacation home opens to public

The summer house of the former Spanish dictator can now be visited by tourists, thanks to a court ruling that overturned the wishes of his family that it remain private.

New UK-Spain ferry launches this weekend

Second home owners in Spain will be pleased to learn that Brittany Ferries are opening a second route from the UK to Spain, just in time for the Easter break.

New Asian casinos drive skyrocketing tourist revenue

After the huge boom in gambling tourism that Macau has received since the construction of its large-scale casinos, other Asian nations are following suit, with similar booms in Vietnam and Singapore.

New terminal to see Easter flight boom in Alicante

The opening of a brand-new international terminal in the Murcia region's biggest airport just in time for the Easter break should see springtime tourism booming.

25, 2011 March:

Travel experts reveal their favourite French beaches

The Guardian has published a list of France's best beaches according to reputed travel and tourism agents and authors.

Europe's first M&M store to open in London

Fans of (and those who remain completely baffled by) the giant M&M merchandise stores in Las Vegas and New York's Times Square will be interested to know the stores are spreading across the pond this summer.

Air China launches Beijing-Athens service

A boost for Greek tourism when the Chinese national carrier begins regular flights to Athens from Beijing in two months' time.

24, 2011 March:

Tourism to Canaries rises after Egypt, Tunisia unrest

Revolutions in the two African nations have been beneficial for the tourist industry in Spain’s Canary Islands, which has posted a 13% jump in foreign arrivals in the year to date.

Cost cutting vacationers flock to home rental sites

A glut of second home owners looking to offset costs, combined with vacationers looking for a bargain alternative to hotel stays, is leading to a vast increase in the popularity of online holiday rental sites, reports the Dallas Morning News's Laura Daily.

New international airport planned for Panama

The central American nation will get its second international airport in the beachside town of Rio Hato, serving to divert some of the heavy traffic currently concentrated around the commercial hub of Panama City.

Nightly rates rise across European hotels

Despite the economic downturn it seems demand for a European getaway is strong enough for hotels to keep on raising costs. According to new data from price comparison website Trivago, nightly rates rose 10 percent across the Continent's hotels in February, with cities in Turkey and Italy recording the biggest rises whilst London and Geneva retained their top spots in the price stakes.

23, 2011 March:

Bordeaux shines after tourist makeover

The famous winemaking capital is reinventing itself with trendy new hotels, great wine schools and refurbished tourist attractions

22, 2011 March:

Airlines up services between US and UK

The American Airlines-BA merger has resulted in a streamlining of timetables between London-New York services, meaning passengers will have as much as one service an hour to choose from during the week when flying between the two cities.

Spain, Malta are summer's buy to let winners

As the summer season approaches, British holidaymakers are flocking to rental properties in the traditional destinations of Spain's Balearic and Canary Islands, while also venturing further afield to the scenic Mediterranean island of Malta, reports vacation rental website Holiday Lettings.

21, 2011 March:

Portugal targets Brits with new tourist campaign

A new tourist festival in the Algarve will feature highlights from some of the West End's most popular musicals, in a bid to attract more British tourists to the Portuguese region.

Ritz to open world's tallest hotel in Hong Kong

The luxury hotel brand launches its new Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong property this week, which at a height of 1,600ft is the world's tallest hotel. Hotel Check-In's Melanie Nayer documents the development's exciting opening.

Double decker Boeing makes air debut

The aircraft manufacturer's much heralded double decker plane made its first flight out of Washington over the weekend.

Libya air strike causes Ryanair cutbacks

The low-budget airline has had to reroute services to Sicily's Trapani airport after they fell within the no-fly zone instituted before air strikes on Libya.

More retirees opt for 'adventure tourism' in Asia

Formerly just the vacation territory of backpackers, an increasing number of affluent retirees are choosing more challenging, off-the-beaten track holiday destinations like India, Thailand and Vietnam, creating a growing demand for comfortable, well-appointed holiday property in the region.

18, 2011 March:

Sofitel launches new luxury Morocco hotel

The international hotel brand has opened its latest property in the Moroccan seaside town of Essaouira.

Museums, low costs make Warsaw tourist haven

Low costs and its recent EU membership have meant more tourists are flocking to Poland, and with its fascinating history, the city of Warsaw is a particular draw.

Southeast Asia considers EU-style single visa

Member states of ASEAN are devising a single-entry visa that could see tourists able to visit countries such as Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in one hassle-free trip.

17, 2011 March:

British tourist numbers grow rapidly in Turkey

The up and coming property market has experienced a 10% increase in tourist numbers from Britain.

Luxury Anguilla resort faces bankruptcy

The owners of the Caribbean island's exclusive Viceroy resort, which has hosted the likes of Ellen DeGeneres and Sandra Bullock, will file for bankruptcy in the USA today.

16, 2011 March:

Union agreement could halt Spanish airport strikes

A deal reached between the state and traffic control unions could bring a stop to planned strikes at Spanish airports over the Easter break.

Heathrow slips to fourth in world air traffic rankings

Beijing and Chicago airports are now busier than London’s main air traffic hub, with major weather disruptions no doubt contributing to the airport’s severe decline in traffic in 2010.

New Algarve flights promise a swinging time

In a move that is sure to boost price competitiveness and tourism for the popular golfing haven, low-cost airline Jet2 will launch fares to the Algarve's Faro airport from seven destinations in the northern UK this summer - and with their opening promotion, all golf clubs go free.

15, 2011 March:

Seoul is most popular city amongst Asian travellers

A recent survey of tourists in Southeast Asia has found the South Korean city is the most popular potential travel destination for 2011.

Rise in Chinese billionaires prompts private jet boom

With over 400 Chinese residents now billionaires, but only 200 private aircraft in the country, the private jet industry in the world’s second largest economy is set to reach new heights.

30 percent of Brits choose same holiday every year

A recent survey from travel comparision site travelsupermarket.com has found that many British people choose to holiday in the same destination every year for their annual vacation.

Luxury hotel re-launches show new face of Caribbean

A number of the islands' leading luxury resorts have had impressive facelifts, which could prompt a boost in high-end tourism to the region.

Historic hotel opens in London’s St Pancras station

The latest and arguably most exciting of London’s pre-Olympic hotel openings, the St Pancras Renaissance, built in the formerly run-down Old St Pancras Station, opened to the public yesterday.

11, 2011 March:

Russia to build 'Siberian Vegas'

Gaming restrictions in the major Russian cities mean casino developers are planning to set up shop in an unlikely location.

Leading air carriers to raise fuel surcharges

Major Asia-Pacific carriers Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Air New Zealand are set to raise surcharges once more, in line with skyrocketing oil prices due to political unrest in the Middle East.

Capri outlaws noise pollution from builders, gardeners

The tranquil island popular with wealthy holidaymakers already has laws preventing 'immodest dress' in its main square, and now the local police chief has agreed to restrict building and gardening work in all but two hour slots daily.

Waldorf Astoria set to launch in Spain

The luxury hotel brand will open its first Spanish property in Seville, in a sprawling Andalucian country villa that features an equestrian centre and driving range.

Aegean Air launches new London-Cyprus route

The Greek carrier will begin direct flights to Cyprus from Heathrow at the end of this month.

10, 2011 March:

Disneyland China to open in 2015

The Chinese city of Shanghai is to get its own Disneyland theme park, constructed over a 7-kilometre area on the city's outskirts that will connect to two new metro stations.

London's 'Harry Potter' studios will open to public

The studios where the eight Harry Potter movies were filmed, in the outer London suburb of Leavesden, will open to the public later this year after a multimillion pound refurbishment to turn them into a top-earning tourist attraction.

Monarch to fly more Spain routes

Low-cost carrier Monarch has added several new services from the UK to Spanish holiday hotspots Malaga, Majorca and Alicante.

Europe dominates world tourism rankings

European nations make up seven of the world's top 10 most competitive tourist markets, according to a World Economic Forum report published this week. Switzerland, Germany and France topped the list, all rating highly for their sophisticated infrastructure, price competitiveness and natural and cultural attractions.

09, 2011 March:

Third airport in the works for Beijing

The city will benefit from increased international tourism when a third airport is constructed on its southern fringes in 2015.

Berlin district suffers from ‘tourist overload’

A group of residents from the Berlin suburb of Kreuzberg are launching a campaign against the rowdy backpacker tourists invading their neighbourhood.

Spanish air strikes could cause more travel chaos

A planned succession of industrial actions by Spanish air traffic control staff could see European travellers subject to more delays and cancellations this spring.

New airline check-in technology causes passenger chaos

Australian airline Qantas’s trial of new self-service bag drops has led to an increased incidence of passenger attacks on staff.

Marriott launches new hotel brand in Spain

The European launch of the hotel group's new Autograph brand will begin with four boutique developments in the Spanish cities of Madrid and Granada and the ski resort of Baqueira, providing a further boost to the country's strongly recovering tourist industry.

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