Eurostar Extends Transitional Timetable - Fri. 14 Nov. 2008
Following the September fire in the channel tunnel, Eurostar has announced that the transitional timetable is to be extended. This will not only affect customers booking in the future, but also many customers who have booked previously.
Obama Victory Casts Doubts Over OpenSkies Agreement - Thu. 13 Nov. 2008
US President-elect Barack Obama could damage the open-skies agreement which proposes to liberalise aviation between Europe and the US. Phase one of OpenSkies allowed Continental and other US airlines into Heathrow, and British Airways to set up its OpenSkies subsidiary operating flights between Amsterdam, New York and Paris.
Eurostar Reporting Strong Year Of Regional Growth - Thu. 13 Nov. 2008
One year on from a historical move to London St Pancras and Eurostar has reported huge growth in demand from the UK regions. Eurostar has confirmed that the amount of travellers from north London have increased by up to 150% since the move, whilst travellers from the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the North East have also experienced phenomenal growth with figures over 100%.
Malaga Ready For Tourism Investment - Wed. 12 Nov. 2008
A tourism boost is planned for Malaga and its surrounding areas with an investment worth billions of pounds. Malaga is already a popular holiday and city break destination for British tourists, and the addition of another 2,000 hotel beds over the next couple of years will help to increase its popularity.
Aldi To Launch Travel Website - Tue. 11 Nov. 2008
Discount supermarket chain Aldi is to launch a travel website which it claims will ‘turn the online travel industry on its head’. The supermarket, which currently has 400 stores across the UK and another 7,000 worldwide, will launch the website www.alditravel.co.uk on early January with the motto ‘A break you’ll remember at a price you’ll love’.
Luton Airport Sees Profits Decrease - Mon. 10 Nov. 2008
In the first nine months of 2008, revenues per passenger at Luton Airport increased by 9.3% year-on-year according to a report.
New York Flights Take Off From Leeds - Thu. 06 Nov. 2008
This morning at 9am, the first direct flights from Leeds Bradford to New York City departed on board a Boeing 757 operated by Jet2.com. The first of four, three-night shopping trips to the Big Apple has been organized courtesy of Jet2holidays.com and its sister airline Jet2.com.
Kenya Hopes For Obama Tourism Boost - Thu. 06 Nov. 2008
Kenya hopes to benefit from Barack Obama’s successful election campaign because of the ties he has to the East African nation. Following a difficult year for tourism, an industry official has confirmed that Kenya will look to ride on the back of Obama's US election victory to attract more American visitors.
TUI To Retain The Island Cruises Brand - Wed. 05 Nov. 2008
Following last month’s announcement that TUI Travel is to buy out Royal Caribbean's 50% share of Island Cruises, TUI has now confirmed that it will retain the Island Cruises brand for the 2009 season.
Ryanair To Slash Winter Fares - Tue. 04 Nov. 2008
Ryanair has vowed to cut airfares by up to 20% this winter in order to combat a fall in passenger numbers as the economic slump continues. Chief executive Michael O'Leary confirmed his belief yesterday that the recession in Europe would last long enough to ensure Europe’s largest low cost airline has to slash its fares to maintain demand.