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Friday 30, July 2010
Savvy Londoners set to cash in on 2012 Olympics by renting out their home
Figures released by HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, market leader of the online holiday rentals industry, reveal that savvy Londoners stand to make millions renting out their homes to tourists during the London 2012 Olympics.
Thursday 29, July 2010
Almost 50 percent of travellers say price is the most important criteria when booking a flight
The recent collapse of tour operator Goldtrail has highlighted the challenging conditions that continue for the travel industry, yet despite this and the failure of several airlines over the last 18 months, price is still by far the most important deciding factor when it comes to buying a flight, according to the latest survey from cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner.
Thursday 29, July 2010
Using Social Media Marketing to reach affluent Chinese outbound tourists
With 384 million internet users in China, It's of vital importance for hotels and international destination management companies willing to attract Chinese tourists to have a proactive social media marketing campaign.
Thursday 29, July 2010
Skyscanner reveals the top ten places for a naked holiday
With news of airlines raising their baggage charges this summer by as much as GBP 40 per flight, many holidaymakers are considering anything they can do to beat the baggage charge; enter the “Nakation”.
Tuesday 27, July 2010
ABTA reveals summer holiday plans of UK MPs and Peers
ABTA has revealed the summer holiday plans of many MPs and Peers as millions of families head off overseas and to many beautiful areas of UK.
Friday 23, July 2010
Top 10 celebrity beaches
Not all beaches are created equal. Some glamorous shorelines get a little more love from entertainment royalty than others, so check out our list of which hot spots attract the world’s most scintillating stars, and add them to your travel agenda this summer.
Friday 23, July 2010
Travelling in the heat - is your hotel room air conditioned?
Whether in trains, busses or cars – many travellers are having a tough time with the hot summer temperatures. Travelling in this unbearable heat can be a real problem.
Friday 23, July 2010
The Eurocontrol Industry Monitor on air transport trends
European flights increased by 2.7% in June on the same month of last year. In June, Low-Cost and Business Aviation segments have been contributing to the renewed growth with increases by 11% and 7% (respectively) compared to June 09.
Friday 23, July 2010
The great school summer getaway - 1.9 million will be heading overseas this weekend from UK
As the majority of English schools break up this Friday, this weekend is one of the major getaway weekends for the year. With the great British weather proving as unpredictable as ever ABTA estimates that 1.9 million will be heading overseas this weekend 23-26 July from UK.
Thursday 22, July 2010
Top 10 places to cycle around the world
From hip, bike-friendly cities to the unspoiled countryside, destinations all over the world make enchanting routes for you and your two-wheeled companion. If the Tour de France has you itching to pedal, check out our picks for fascinating places to bike all over the world.
Thursday 22, July 2010
British travellers urged to lighten their holiday load - top tips for packing
New study shows we’re hopeless at packing and it’s not just our backs breaking under the extra weight.
Tuesday 20, July 2010
Skyscanner reveals British travellers’ attitudes to bare chests and bikinis
Following recent news of Barcelona’s campaign to encourage people to dress ‘appropriately’ when out and about enjoying markets, museums and other public buildings, Skyscanner reveals the travelling public’s attitude toward covering up in various locations.
Tuesday 20, July 2010
British behaviour abroad - Foreign Office reports
A lack of travel insurance and inadequate preparation compound the hazards faced by many Britons abroad, according to the Foreign Office’s new British Behaviour Abroad report.
Friday 16, July 2010
Londoners among the biggest spenders on holidays abroad
Research has revealed that, while many UK holidaymakers attempted to cut costs on their holidays in 2009, core groups of UK travellers remain unwilling to reduce spend on their weeks away, with those spending over £3,000 on holidays most likely to be men, families on steady incomes, and those aged between 45 to retirement, living in London and the south of England.
Friday 16, July 2010
PhoCusWright releases Key European Traveler Insights
As European travel companies advance from recession into recovery, it is critical for them to stay attuned to the trends shaping consumer sentiment and decision-making.
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