News Archive: travel and tourism

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08, 2011 March:

Orlando bureaucrats push for more international flights

Having landed a direct route to Paris, mayor of the Floridian city Buddy Dyer will visit Israel later this month with a view to extending nonstop services to the Middle East.

Chinese airline to begin direct Hawaii route

China's number 2 airline, China Eastern Airlines, is seeking approval to begin direct routes to Hawaii after previous expermentations with charter flights proved successful.

Poland tourism push increases in lead-up to Euro Cup

07, 2011 March:

Spanish town revives peseta to boost business

The town of Mugardos in northern Spain has reintroduced the old local currency in a bid to increase business in its ailing commercial centre.

King's Speech Oscar win could boost British tourism

The British film's success at the Academy Awards could see a large increase in visitors to some of its key locations, if previous successes are anything to go by.

New Thailand rail route offers luxury to tourists

Eastern & Oriental's new 'Epic Thailand' journey offers tourists a luxury way to explore the more remote parts of the South-east Asian nation.

The secret to survival for Florida Keys commercial properties

While many more large-scale developments did not fare so well during the recession and resulting property industry crisis, Florida Keys' smaller boutique hotels have survived surprisingly intact.

Vegas-style casinos to boost Florida tourism

In a bid to increase tourism in its slowly recovering economy, several state senators have introduced a bill which could see mammoth casino complexes permitted in Florida.

04, 2011 March:

More European tourists opt for rail travel

Inter-European rail ticket agent Eurail reported an 11.9% increase in sales last year, indicating that more tourists than ever are opting for train journeys over flying.

US airlines raise prices as fuel costs soar

Several of the US's leading air carriers have raised fares this week as a result of continuing increases in oil prices.

UK Government plans to scrap bank holiday

The UK's May Day bank holiday could be scrapped and replaced with an extra holiday in either April or October, the government announced yesterday.

03, 2011 March:

UK-Argentina direct flights set to boost tourism

BA will commence a new direct route to the Argentinian city of Buenos Aires this month, making it easier for tourists to reach the city many call 'the Paris of South America'.

02, 2011 March:

Olympic fever makes Weymouth tourist hotspot

The English seaside town ranked fourth among Trip Advisor's up and coming tourist destinations for 2011, and with the Olympic sailing events set to occur in the picturesque hamlet, its not hard to figure out why.

Ski travellers hungry for 'station to slopes' properties

With European air travel an increasingly risky bet, more ski tourists are on the hunt for a property convenient to rail links and self-drive holidays.

01, 2011 March:

InterContinental launches new Thai resort

The global hotel chain will open the first resort of its Hotel Indigo brand in Phuket, Thailand.

Spain still EU's most popular tourist destination

Despite its ongoing debt crisis, Spain still managed to record the highest amount of hotel stays in the Eurozone in 2010, according to the latest figures from the EU's statistics body, Eurostat.

28, 2011 February:

Terrorist activity causes Russian ski resort lockdown

Russia's problems with terrorism are continuing to affect its tourist industry, with an attack forcing the closure of several ski resorts in the North Caucasus over the weekend.

New UK tourism campaign targets wealthy Asian travellers

A new British tourist campaign in association with Emirates will target tourists from India, China, Singapore and the UAE and brand Britain as 'a destination for luxury'.

New UK-Cape Verde flights promise warm winter ahead

The West African nation should receive a sizeable boost to tourism in the latter half of this year, with several British tour companies jumping on it as a new winter holiday destination.

25, 2011 February:

Hilton to open new hotel in Slovakia

The hotel chain will open its first DoubleTree by Hilton property in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava.

BA and Iberia signal possible surcharge increase

The airlines may raise surcharges in the coming months due to the growing unrest in the Middle East and its possible impact on fuel prices.

24, 2011 February:

Tourists flock to UK film location homes

Period mansions featuring in such recent popular films as Alice in Wonderland and Never Let Me Go appear to be the new hot destination amongst foreign visitors to the UK.

23, 2011 February:

New air link makes Croatia ideal winter getaway

With the launch of easyjet's new Gatwick-Zagreb route, Croatia could present a low-cost, scenic weekend getaway for winter holidaymakers.

22, 2011 February:

Egypt's tourist attractions deserted after unrest

Those few tourists visiting Egypt's pyramids and other key attractions are being confronted with a bizarre ghost town, as the industry faces its biggest crisis in some years.

Budget air carrier to start Japan-Europe flights

New Japanese low-cost airline Skymark has purchased a large fleet of A380s and may start long-haul routes to Europe in the coming years.

21, 2011 February:

Tod's to pitch in for Pompeii rebuild

CEO of the Italian shoe brand Diego della Valle just keeps on giving - after pledging several million euros towards the refurbishment of the Colosseum, he's also pitching in to repair the popular tourist site of Pompeii after its ruins were vandalised last year.

Budget hotel chain reports record occupancy

Bargain hotel group Travelodge saw its largest ever number of customers last year, indicating that tourists are tightening their belts as the aftermath of the recession continues to bite.

New Canadian hotel is the coolest place to be

An ice hotel on the outskirts of the Canadian city of Quebec is attracting tourists from far and wide keen to experience a night in the deep freeze.

EU airports may hold off liquid restriction lift

European airports' five-year ban on liquids in passenger carry-on luggage is due to be phased out this year, but aiport authorities maintain explosive detection technology is not secure enough.

18, 2011 February:

London is world's highest grossing shopping city

The UK capital beat out Paris and New York as the leading shopping city in the world, according to the latest figures from Britain's Centre for Retail Research.

17, 2011 February:

Site of Berlusconi sex scandal up for rent

The Roman castle where the disgraced Italian PM allegedly entertained callgirls is available to rent for your next function or holiday, should you be so inclined.

Las Vegas Sands plans Spain casino expansion

The US-based casino operator is looking to expand its complex in Singapore and begin a European 'casino strip' focusing on Spain.

Tokyo airport opens new international terminal

The reopening of Tokyo's Haneda Airport to international traffic will open up new channels of demand to the already popular tourist city.

UK air carriers move in on Madeira

Once seen as a destination for stuffy retirees, Madeira is enjoying a tourist renaissance, with one-off summer charter flights and low-cost carriers bringing a new generation of UK sun seekers to its shores.

16, 2011 February:

Sri Lanka tourism to skyrocket this year

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were up almost 50 per cent last quarter, and with the forthcoming Cricket World Cup to be hosted there, now is the time to visit and invest.

Intercontinental to launch new China hotel chain

The global hotel group will launch a new range of mid-priced hotels in the Chinese market at the end of this year, pointing to the continuing growth of China as an international tourist destination.

Covent Garden pub named best in UK

Britain's countryside is usually more renowned than overpriced London when it comes to the nation's best pubs, but beer aficionados the Campaign for Real Ale have named a Covent Garden watering hole their favourite in the UK this year.

15, 2011 February:

New high-speed rail system set for US

The US president is determined to roll out high speed rail services across the country and ease travel links between major cities, despite objections from Republican senators.

More Americans to travel in 2011 than ever

Americans are displaying a larger interest in travel than years past, according to a recent survey by MSNBC.

London luxury hotels to increase as Games draw closer

A large number of hotels are set to spruce up their rooms in the lead-up to the 2012 Olympics, with 2,400 new luxury rooms already reported under construction across London.

14, 2011 February:

Chinese international tourists hit record numbers

More Chinese people are travelling outside their home country than ever before, according to statistics from the country's Tourism Office.

UK government moves to scrap May Day

The May Day bank holiday could be removed from the UK calendar, replaced instead with an October long weekend to improve the spread of tourism annually.

Buy to let market explodes in Turkey

Skyrocketing tourism numbers and relatively low costs are making Turkey the ideal location for buy to let investors, says a recent Price Waterhouse Coopers survey.

11, 2011 February:

Singapore tourism reaches record levels

Singapore recorded its highest ever tourist intake last year, with a huge influx of visitors from Pacific and South East Asian nations.

Fuel price rises discourage tourists

Soaring international airfares have some regular travellers cutting back on their yearly vacations.

09, 2011 February:

BMI ramps up UK-Basel air link

Eastern France will benefit from the launch of new BMI services to Basel, with three per day from London and a daily flight from Manchester.

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