Jet2holidays Launches Bigger Brochure
Posted on: January 6th, 2011 Posted by Dave Bond
Reports now show that Jet2Holidays has just recently published a bigger brochure for hubs like Newcastle Airport. According to reports, this new brochure is bout 25 times larger than past brochures, and it offers flights from travel hubs such as Newcastle Airport.
The company’s publication introduces two new destinations and almost 70 new hotels. On [...]
Tourism offices in Wales could be axed
Posted on: December 27th, 2010 Posted by Robert Jones
Tourist information centres (TICs) in Wales could be axed as figures show that people are increasingly booking accommodation over the internet. The Wales Tourism Alliance (WTA), which represents thousands of tourism businesses in the country, said walk-in centres may no longer be needed.
High street presence has already been scaled down by many Welsh councils, with [...]
Most UK Travelers Are Not Aware of Travel Credit Card Fees
Posted on: December 21st, 2010 Posted by Abi Bray
It now seems that the Post Office has advised holidaymakers to shop around for a suitable travel credit car before they set out for their trip. If the traveler does not do this, they may find themselves paying a ton of money in credit car fees.
According to reports, 29 percent of people who took a [...]
The Ukraine is to Open up Chernobyl to Tourists Starting 2011
Posted on: December 17th, 2010 Posted by Sharon Miller
It now seems that tourists to the Ukraine may soon be able to visit the sealed area around the Chernobyl nuclear plant. This is the site of the world’s first worst nuclear accident. Ukraine officials are hoping that opening this site will increase some of the tourism to this area.
According to the Ukraine’s Emergency Ministry, [...]
Rail and Air Passengers in the UK Could Face More Strike Threats
Posted on: December 15th, 2010 Posted by Dave Bond
According to recent reports, rail and air passengers all over the UK are facing threats of more strikes. However, it appears that these new strike threats could take place over Christmas and New Year’s. This could bring holiday travel to a complete standstill and ruin the holidays for many families.
Two different rail unions, RMT and [...]
Spain Announces Contingency Plan to Stop Air Traffic Controllers from Striking During Christmas
Posted on: December 9th, 2010 Posted by Helen Young
The Spanish government has insisted that they have a top-secret contingency plan to prevent a Christmas repeat of the chaos that was seen just recently when air traffic controllers staged a wildcat strike over the weekend. This strike forced the closure of Spanish airspace.
The government said that it would likely extend the state of alert [...]