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Singapore Tourism Board predicts record year

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has predicted record visitor numbers in 2010 following a strong start to the year.

Some 908,000 people visited the city-state in January, representing the highest number ever recorded for the month and a 17.6 per ...

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Posted by Mike at 17:55, 8 March 2010

Eurozone to stay top for Brits in 2010, survey finds

The unfavourable exchange rate will not stop British travellers from visiting the eurozone this year, according to a survey by First Rate Exchange Services.

A poll of 5,000 adults in the UK found that 58 per cent are planning to take ...

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Posted by Clare at 14:34, 8 March 2010

Abta: Brits should go long-haul for best value

British tourists will find that their money stretches further if they visit a long-haul destination, a travel expert has advised.

Frances Tuke, a spokeswoman for Abta - The Travel Association, acknowledged that the economic downturn has led to the pound ...

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Posted by Clare at 12:05, 8 March 2010

Icelandair seeing benefit of economic crisis

Icelandair has announced an increase in sales to UK passengers over the past year, a trend the airline attributes to the recent economic downturn.

The carrier said that Iceland's financial problems have brought increased attention to the country and ...

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Posted by Andrew at 09:48, 8 March 2010

Brussels Airlines to launch new Africa routes

Leading European carrier Brussels Airlines has announced that it will commence flights to four additional West African destinations from its Brussels hub this summer.

From July, the Belgian airline will offer four weekly flights to Accra (Ghana), and two weekly ...

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Posted by Dave at 17:34, 6 March 2010

Orlando Tourism Bureau offers money-saving tips

Travellers have been offered some advice on how they can save money during a trip to Orlando, Florida this year.

The city's tourist board revealed that there will be plenty of opportunities for visitors to cut back on their ...

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Posted by Andrea at 14:36, 5 March 2010

Qatar Airways fleet grows to 80 aircraft

Qatar Airways has announced that its fleet has expanded to 80 aircraft - double its size five years ago.

The carrier currently has a delivery schedule of more than one new plane every month, which reportedly makes it one of ...

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Posted by Carrie at 14:34, 5 March 2010

Most Brits happy to use body scanners, survey finds

Most British travellers are happy to take part in the full-body scans that were recently introduced at airports in the UK, according to a new poll.

Some 43 per cent of the 1,000 people surveyed by travel add-ons company Holiday ...

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Posted by Paul at 14:23, 5 March 2010

Survey highlights growing interest in overseas holidays

The recent cold weather in the UK is one of the factors that has contributed to growing demand for overseas holidays this year, according to a new survey.

Lloyds TSB polled over 2,000 Britons and found that the majority (60 per ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:46, 4 March 2010

Continental to sell more spacious seats at check-in

Continental Airlines has launched a new programme allowing customers to purchase economy seats offering extra leg room.

The initiative is set to get underway on 17 March and will offer passengers the opportunity to pay for more spacious seats when ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:13, 4 March 2010

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