Travel Blog Archive, September 2011

Emirates Increase Flights to Japan

Emirates have revealed that Japan has become a crucial market for them, adding weight to the decision to add another two services to their current Dubai to Narita route. Using a Boeing 777-300ER, the flights will offer more travel options to those from the UK wanting to enjoy Japanese culture and business opportunities.

Wildlife Safaris Top Holiday Enjoyed By British Individuals

A new survey using data collated from different British travel shows has shown that the number one holiday interest in Britain are wildlife and safari retreats. With Africa becoming far more accessible to visitors, the popular nature getaways came top in a list which also included walking holidays and sightseeing getaways.

New Flights to Mexico City with Lufthansa

It has been revealed by Lufthansa that they are to add to their Mexico City services with a new route from Munich. Starting from 26th March 2012, the new services will offer both German residents and British individuals new flight options for accessing this popular holiday spot.

San Francisco Hotel Offers New Packages

Visitors wanting to explore San Francisco can do so in an entirely new way thanks to two creative packages from JW Marriot. The San Francisco Union Square Hotel is offering the Art in the City and Girlfriends Getaway packages until 31st December 2011, providing creative ways to explore one of the world's most popular cities.

New Hotel for Norway Ski Scene

It has been revealed by The Rezidor Hotel Group that they are to open a new hotel in Norway for the upcoming winter season. Ideally placed in Trysil, the largest alpine area in the Scandinavian country, British skiers can fly to Oslo before enjoying the new accommodation whilst skiing.

New Flights with BMI Offer Services to Frankfurt

BMI has revealed that it is to start a new service from East Midlands Airport, providing travellers with the chance to visit Frankfurt. With Germany's financial centre a top spot for business, and the city also having a wealth of tourist attractions, the 16 flights per week will be welcomed by all.

Adventure Company Offer Ski Safaris

A ski company in the French Alps has revealed a new option for winter sports enthusiasts; ski safaris. Enabling guests to enjoy a variety of top French resorts, Adventures in the Alps will offers up to six resorts to explore over the course of just six days.

Flights with Singapore Airlines to Enjoy New First Class Cabins

Singapore Airlines has announced that the latest model for their First Class Cabins is to be rolled out. Premium passengers will enjoy seats which have been widened by 50 per cent and turn into lie flat beds. In addition, more privacy and other extras have been added, allowing for increased comfort on flights.

Business Flights with SWISS Best in Europe

It has been revealed by The World Travel Awards that SWISS have won the accolade of being Europe's Leading Business Class provider. Having overhauled their fleet and installed a new and innovatively designed cabin into their aircraft, SWISS are likely to see increased interest from premium passengers flying in Europe.

Singapore Hotspots for Travellers to Enjoy

With Asian destinations becoming more popular for British tourists, people are flocking to China, Hong Kong and Japan like never before. However, whilst Singapore is often overlooked in favour of more vibrant locations, it is nonetheless a great destination for those who want to discover an interesting eastern city.

Flights with Jet2 Offer Croatian Service

It has been revealed by Jet2 that they are to offer a new service to Pula in Croatia. Offering the once weekly flight from 19th May 2012, the route will allow those in and around Manchester direct access to one of the world's most popular beach retreats for the upcoming year.

New Hotel for Koh Samui

Hilton Worldwide has revealed that it has now opened its Conrad Koh Samui luxury holiday villa resort, offering guests to the island the ideal place to holiday in luxury. With the Thai island already a stunning paradise, the resort is likely to see strong demand from those wanting to experience luxury.

Heathrow Airport Notes Best August Success

Heathrow Airport has revealed figures showing that August 2011 was its most popular August ever. With passenger numbers rising to 6.6m, BAA said that Â£1bn was being spent on new facilities to continue offering the highest quality of services to both leisure and business travellers.

Latest Awards for Turkey Push it Higher as Holiday Hotspot

Having won 15 awards at this year's World Travel Awards, Turkey looks set to climb even higher up the rankings as a top holiday spot. Offering a range of fantastic resorts to explore, the country is also improving services and facilities, ensuring that it offers visitors the best getaway possible.

New Stansted Services Launched by bmibaby

It has been revealed by bmibaby that they have launched three new services from Stansted, offering passengers the ability to cut costs. Targeted at both business and leisure travellers, the services will offer no frills flights with the options of extra luggage, assigned seating and lounge access where required.

New Vladivostok Hotels Revealed

It has been revealed by international hotelier Hyatt that they are to develop two new hotels in Vladivostok. Increasing their Russian portfolio to four hotels, Hyatt's new Vladivostok premises will be the first international brand in the city, offering both leisure and business travellers the ideal accommodation.

New Hawaiian Hotel Highlights Culture

With the winter months looming and many people looking to get away to hot destinations, Disney has revealed its latest resort; the Oahu based Aulani Hotel. And whilst the accommodation stays true to the Disney brand, Hawaiian stereotypes have been done away with in favour of modern and chic interiors and dÃcor.

Flights with American Airlines to Enjoy Increased On Demand Service

It has been revealed by American Airlines that they are to increase access to their popular in-flight video streaming service. For those who have wireless enabled laptops, Wi-Fi services can be used for free, with passengers able to stream movies and television entertainment directly to their personal gadgets.

Top New Hotels for Japan

Luxury hotel group Ritz-Carlton have revealed that they are to open two new hotels in Japan. Whilst already having hotels in Osaka and Tokyo, the new Kyoto and Okinawa venues will allow both business and leisure visitors to access a wider range of luxury accommodation whilst on trips to Japan.

easyJet Reveals New Flights to Amsterdam

As part of a plan to develop better relationships with a range of European tourist boards, easyJet has announced increased services to Amsterdam. From next spring new routes will start from Glasgow and London Southend as the company look to offer passengers more travel choice and correspondingly extra convenience.

Sunniest Hotspots for the Autumn Season

As the summer wanes, many British travellers will be looking to head to destinations which have plenty of sun. The world has many top locations which are easily accessible and are included in the top ten sunniest places. For British individuals wanting to get away, Egypt, Algeria and the U.S are particularly ideal.

Southend Airport Seeing Heavy Demand

It has been revealed that, following the announcement of the launch of spring 2012 easyJet flights from Southend Airport, demand has exceeded expectations. With the airport to provide the travel network for The London Olympics, residents in the south east of Britain are comprehensively taking advantage of services to travel from the airport.

Top Hotspots for Bird Lovers

With the autumn arriving, many bird species will be migrating to the southern hemisphere. For British birdwatchers now is the ideal time to plan a trip away to see these creatures in their natural habitat. And there is a wide range of top destinations from America to Hong Kong which are ideal for bird lovers.

Direct Flights to Doha Revealed by Lufthansa

It has been revealed by Lufthansa that, with effect from 30th October 2011, they are to offer direct services between Frankfurt and Doha. Whilst current routes fly via Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, the new flights will provide three classes, quicker travel time, and the easiest route between the two cities.

New Montreal Airport Cuisine Hailed a Success

It has been revealed that those travelling through Montreal airport will be able to enjoy a new menu option specifically catering to busy visitors. The "5-10-20 menu" provides a variety of meals depending on approximate serving time, offering even those in a rush a few moments to enjoy fine cuisine.

Increased Flights to Riyadh With Etihad

Etihad Airways have announced that they are to increase the number of services to Riyadh from the end of October. Significantly raising flight numbers, the services will provide greater access to Saudi Arabia and Etihad's global network which includes the Philippines, Indonesia and the Indian subcontinent.

New Renovation for Tampa Hotel

Marriot hotels have revealed that they are to restyle the look in their Tampa Airport hotel for the autumn season. Providing visitors with a new chic, fresh and relaxing atmosphere the hotel, which is perfectly placed for Floridian attractions and easy travel, will be more attractive to customers than ever before.

New Caribbean Flights with Virgin Atlantic Announced

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is to increase the number of flights servicing Caribbean destinations. Offering individuals the ideal way to escape for some summer sun, the flights will be offered from Gatwick and Manchester and have a higher proportion of premium economy seats than ever before.

New York Hotel Offers Resident Artwork

Brooklyn has seen a huge rise in tourism and popularity over the past few years and with the area having a thriving art scene a new hotel has revealed plans to add only local and original works to its dÃ©cor. Hotel 718 which will open later this year will be perfect for art lovers.

British Airways Set to Excite with New Advertising

It has been announced that British Airways have launched their biggest advertising campaign in over 10 years. The new 'To Fly, To Serve' motto will be seen across the nation in print, on television ads and on social media networks, showcasing the airline to the British public like never before.

Chernobyl Becoming Tourist Attraction

Travel experts have revealed that British tourists are increasing looking for slightly dangerous and unusual holiday locations. Whilst the lure of beach holidays remains high for many, a growing number of people are heading to places such as Cambodia, Chernobyl and Rwanda to indulge in some unusual tourism.

British Airways Set to Expand Heathrow Operations

It has been announced by BA that it has bought a number of additional flight slots at one of the world's busiest airports. Following the acquisition, BA customers can expect a greater variety of services on offer at Heathrow as their hold on the airport strengthens to 46 per cent.

Long Haul Destinations Popular for Winter Season

Post Office Travel has revealed that a large range of long haul destinations are cheaper this winter, allowing travellers to get more for their money. With holidays a high priority for those in the UK, destinations such as Egypt, Sri Lanka and Kenya will offer visitors more for their money.

Nippon Airways Officially Receives Dreamliner

With speculation running high over Boeing's new Dreamliner it has been announced that Nippon Airways has received official delivery of the first aircraft. Said to be one of the most innovative and environmentally friendly new planes of the generation, demand is set to be extremely high from airlines.

Bulgaria and Poland Ideal for Competitive Hotel Rates

Data taken from the new Hotel Price Index indicates that accommodation costs across Europe have risen considerably. However, whilst hotel prices in traditionally popular destinations such as Paris and Brussels soar, those looking for a bargain can head to Eastern Europe for a fresh and affordable travel destination.

BMI Set to Expand into Russia

BMI has revealed that Russia is an important nation to them and that they are set to increase services to the country in the coming months and years. Whilst having reduced slot numbers at London Heathrow, BMI's new services will offer both leisure and business passengers more access to cities including Moscow.

Sri Lanka to Welcome Avani Hotel Brand

Thai Minor Hotels Group has revealed that they are to expand their portfolio by opening two new locations in Sri Lanka. Following refurbishment of the complexes in Kalutara and Bentota, the hotels will be ideal places to stay as Sri Lanka sees increased levels of tourism from British travellers.

France Sees Rising Second Home Ownership as Spain Slumps

Although Spain has previously been seen as one of the most popular countries for holiday homes for Britons, a new survey has revealed that France has now overtaken it in terms of popularity. This is due to stable house prices and the easy availability of flights to many key locations.

US Network Expands with Emirates

It has been announced by Emirates that they are to provide new services to cities in the US, directly from the Middle East. With Dubai being of particular importance in the business world, the new services to Dallas and Seattle will be welcomed by those needing direct access to these popular cities.