The Hotels.com Hotels Price Index (HPI) has revealed that the prices paid for hotel rooms in the UK have fallen for the first time in four years. Prices dropped 4% in the third quarter of 2008 to £97 per room per night, compared to £101 being paid during the same period a ...
Hotels.com has reported global hotel prices fell 3% in 2008, the first-year on-year fall in prices measured since the Hotel Price Index was started in January 2004
The average price paid by travellers for a room during the period July-September 2008 fell by 3% globally when compared to the same period ...
December 23rd 2008
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Superbreak, the UK based market leader for short breaks, has revealed a new winter deal, offering people the chance to visit Edinburgh and ...
With some car hire companies accused of increasing their prices over the busy festive period, comparison site Carrentals.co.uk is offering its top tips to help Christmas travellers get the best deals.
Gareth Robinson, managing director of Carrentals.co.uk which compares prices from up to 50 different rental companies, says: “The festive season ...
With heavy snowfall already reported in the Alps, car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk is advising customers to book ski car hire early to secure the best prices and essential accessories such as snow chains and child seats.
Many resorts in Switzerland, Austria and Italy are enjoying prime conditions, opening early to make ...
When husband and wife team Carl and Susan Hruza relocated their business to Door County WI it was with a clear vision of the future. Owners of a successful Internet business and two art gallery locations in North Eastern Wisconsin, the Hruza's deliberated long and hard before deciding to move their businesses to ...
VillaPlus.com has been named second for villa holiday websites, in the latest test by Travolution.
The results were based on a recent user test, which was performed by Cass Heaphy, Marketing Director of Strange Creative and Digital Marketing Agency. The test criterion was carried out on a number of villa operator’s ...
December 10th 2008
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Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hotel group and a member of Dubai Holding, has revealed expansion plans for Wild Wadi Water Park with the arrival of the latest rides available on the market.
Wild Wadi Water Park has been one of Dubai's favourite family destinations for the last nine years and the new rides, which ...
December 10th 2008
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Hotels.com, the world's most visited online accommodation website, has surveyed over 1000 members of match.com, the UK's most popular online dating site, revealing that four out of five women (84%) expect their partner to pay the full cost of their first mini break away, even though 73% of women still expected ...
November 24th 2008
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Superbreak has announced that is it entering into a new commercial deal with TUI UK, supplying airport and cruise port hotel stopovers for the Germany-based company.
The agreement covers Touristik Union International's (TUI) agency network, which includes Thomson and First Choice, as well as other non-retail distribution channels. Previously, Superbreak supplied ...
November 19th 2008
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When Athanassios Arvanitis, a Greek citizen, killed and beheaded his girlfriend Adamantia Karkali and carried her head all around his village of Vourvoulos in Santorini, Europe was shocked to learn of the grisly crime that rocked what was known to be a peaceful island paradise in Greece.
It was a crime story ...
November 17th 2008
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Whether you plan to stay stateside or go abroad, the odds are you'll have to book a flight. With fewer available seats to go around, the average price of a Thanksgiving domestic airline ticket is running $30 to $70 more than last year. Christmas travelers can expect to pay $35 ...
November 11th 2008
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To coincide with the release of the latest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, Hotels.com have announced details of discounts for hotels in the cities visited by Bond.
The 22nd film in the Bond series sees the English spy travelling the world making stops in Haiti, Austria, Italy and much of ...
A new website launched this week lets independent travelers who want to do more than just 'see the sights' connect with a local person for an authentic, local experience.
The concept has benefits for both the traveler and the local residents who provide the tours. As company President, Paul Melhus puts it, ...
November 7th 2008
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In times like these, every little penny pinched is a gift, but when cash savings come packaged with convenience and luxury, it's a deal that cannot be missed. Embassy Suites Portland - Washington Square, has announced that it is offering a little extra incentive to guests to get out and ...
October 31st 2008
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Noshi Webmart, an upcoming web company in India, has launched http://www.yourasianvacations.com, a comprehensive site focused on vacations in Asia. The site is the first in a series of services which would be later launched by the company.
YourAsianVacations.com is a comprehensive, innovative site covering all aspects related to tourism in Asia. The ...
October 28th 2008
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With the first phase of flight operations from Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International proceeding smoothly as planned, Emirates has announced the launch of its the next phase from the new terminal.
After launching flights to countries on its GCC and Americas network in the first phase from the new terminal, the ...
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, the luxurious desert retreat owned by Emirates Hotels & Resorts, has collected yet another Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Award. Jumping six places in its overall rating from last year, Al Mahawas the only Dubai hotel to be listed in the prestigious top 20 list, for Overseas Leisure ...
October 14th 2008
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Internet is increasingly becoming the place where business travelers fulfill their travel needs. With competitively priced airfare and hotel accommodation, the internet travel service is replacing the traditional corporate travel agencies for price conscious business travelers. The cost benefits of going online are substantial. The cost of using a traditional ...
October 9th 2008
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Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has teamed up with many of the UK's top attractions, including National Trust for Scotland properties, English Heritage properties and city sightseeing bus tours to provide guests with a host of Great Days Out discounts on activities across the country.
The Great Days Out Autumn break deals are available at ...
