September 10th 2009
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Downturn or not, weddings are still going ahead and Release Travel has found that this particular area of group travel is still strong and bucking the present trends within the travel market.
Daniel Landen, Managing Director said “We have seen an increase in the numbers of people going on each weekend ...
September 10th 2009
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Travel specialist Kuoni has launched its first ever dedicated India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet brochure for holidays from September 2009 to December 2010.
The new brochure is available from Kuoni's website, its high street stores and travel agents across the country. 37 contrasting itineraries are outlined with easy to follow maps. ...
September 9th 2009
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It’s official: the price of a pint has gone up again for Oktoberfest 2009. Munich City Council have announced a price increase of 3.8% from last year, with the average cost of one litre of beer 8.44 Euros.
The news will come as a blow to fans of the annual beer ...
September 8th 2009
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Among those polled who are planning a vacation, nearly two-thirds (63%) will be staying at a hotel or other kind of rental property, such as a condo or resort. Despite tough economic times, only 33% plan to stay with friends and family.
Fifty-two per cent of those polled note they're looking ...
As part of its international 2009 Tour Taiwan Year promotion, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau is inviting more than 600 foreign travelers and media representatives to attend a traditional "Taiwanese open-air banquet" on Aug. 18. The event is being held in conjunction of the 20th anniversary of the Taiwan Food Festival. In addition ...
September 8th 2009
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According to leading hotel website Hotels.com, last minute searches for late summer breaks are up by up to 400% compared to this time last year.
The Croatian beach destination of Split saw the most dramatic increase in last-minute holiday-hunting, with searches up 400% year-on year. Likewise, the popular sunshine destinations of ...
September 7th 2009
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Hotels.com, a leading provider of lodging worldwide, has announced a partnership with WeddingBook.com, one of the largest directories of US wedding venues and vendors. Through this partnership, couples planning a wedding can access Hotels.com’s wide selection of accommodations – including chain and independent hotels, vacation rentals, B&Bs, and more – ...
September 7th 2009
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A new Hotels.com study has found that while most Americans continue to spend cautiously and look for more value from every purchase they make, those who belong to loyalty programs are finding a number of shortcomings. The survey found that 93% want improvements to their memberships.
Of this, almost six in ...
September 4th 2009
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Three of the historic hotels in the Warner Leisure Hotels award-winning group have received recognition from the AA, by being awarded four-star ratings and several rosettes for the quality of service, accommodation and the dining experiences they provide.
Holme Lacy House in Herefordshire, a Grade 1 listed mansion, becomes the only ...
East Bay Municipal Utilities District, EBMUD is hosting an exhibition of 20 large scale photographs created by the Bay Area photographer Alejandra Chaverri. The exhibition includes façades of buildings of Havana and Cienfuegos, Cuba. By using eclectics scale and shooting angles, Alejandra invites the public to reflect on the multilayered used ...
LAN recently completed the renovation of its Mistral VIP Lounge at Arturo Merino International Airport in Santiago, Chile. The purpose of the lounge is to provide passengers with a modern and comfortable place to rest while enjoying a select buffet that includes both hot and cold meals to enjoy prior ...
National carrier Gulf Air has flown its inaugural flight to Baghdad. The flight, on 1 September 2009, marked the start of a new five-time weekly service the carrier is operating to the Iraqi capital.
Gulf Air chief executive officer Mr Samer Majali led a delegation of senior Gulf Air executives, board ...
September 3rd 2009
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Choice Hotels Scandinavia has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Copperhill Mountain Lodge in Are, Sweden. The 20,000 square metre facility includes a hotel, staff quarters and associated cabins, and the acquisition price has been set at SEK 200 million. The hotel was completed in December 2008, following SEK ...
September 3rd 2009
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Hotels.com has discovered that more than two fifths of women admit that they judge a man not by what he is wearing, but by his book cover - as 43% of women say they find a man less attractive if they don't rate his choice of reading.
Hotels.com's summer research has ...
September 3rd 2009
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Kuoni has launched its 2010 brochure for luxury holidays, which features handpicked luxury properties across 40 countries, as well as a number of tours and unique experiences.
The brochure, which is available from Kuoni's website, its high street stores and travel agents across the country, has been given a makeover to ...
Budget holidays are all the rage. Research by UK tourism’s VisitBritain and VisitLondon showed that a whopping 20% of UK holidaymakers who went abroad last year plan to save money this year by choosing a holiday on home soil.
Obviously this is great news for the UK tourist industry. But is ...
September 1st 2009
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Luxury Link (www.luxurylink.com), the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces its partnership with ideeli (www.ideeli.com) the first members-only shopping community in the U.S. Members of the ideeli community now have access to select properties f r o m Luxury Link’s esteemed portfolio of world-class hotels, resorts and tour companies ...
