Travel News Archive, August 2008

Travel News Archive, August 2008

Demand for euros 'stays strong'

The latest figures from the Post Office show that demand for travel to Europe is still strong, despite the high cost of the euro for Brits and the impact of the credit crunch on consumer finances.

Read more: Demand for euros 'stays strong'
Posted by Kate, 21 August 2008 15:50

UK airport strikes called off

Threatened strikes at Gatwick Airport, Manchester Airport and Stansted Airport that could have ruined the bank holiday weekend for millions of travellers have been called off.

Read more: UK airport strikes called off
Posted by Clare, 21 August 2008 17:15

Thai Airways unveils new Kuala Lumpur lounge

Thai Airways has unveiled its new lounge at Kuala Lumpur Airport in Malaysia.

Read more: Thai Airways unveils new Kuala Lumpur lounge
Posted by Teddie, 22 August 2008 15:22

Major New Zealand tourism campaign to launch in UK

Tourism New Zealand has announced that it is set to launch its largest ever promotional campaign in the UK.

Read more: Major New Zealand tourism campaign to launch in UK
Posted by Kate, 22 August 2008 15:24

Travellers 'support family areas on flights'

The majority of travellers would be in favour of an initiative to create separate areas on planes for families with young children, according to research.

Read more: Travellers 'support family areas on flights'
Posted by Teddie, 22 August 2008 16:31

Montreal ranked top of world Monopoly game

The unlikely cities of Montreal and Riga have been voted the world's leading locations for the new international Monopoly game.

Read more: Montreal ranked top of world Monopoly game
Posted by Andrew, 22 August 2008 17:31

Virgin Atlantic boosted by business class flights

Virgin Atlantic has announced that it saw increased profits in 2007-08, largely owing to a surge in its number of business class passengers.

Read more: Virgin Atlantic boosted by business class flights
Posted by Penny, 26 August 2008 16:24

Phelps heads from Beijing to Algarve

American swimming star Michael Phelps has shown that he is not only interested in hard work by heading to the Algarve in Portugal for a much needed break following his record-breaking exploits in the Olympics.

Read more: Phelps heads from Beijing to Algarve
Posted by Carrie, 26 August 2008 18:50

Holidaymakers 'to save money by tipping less'

Rather than cutting back on the number of trips they take, holidaymakers plan to save money by tipping less, according to research.

Read more: Holidaymakers 'to save money by tipping less'
Posted by Mike, 26 August 2008 19:05

Air-conditioned bus shelters launched in Dubai

Using public transport to travel around Dubai has been made more comfortable by the installation of 350 air-conditioned bus shelters in the city.

Read more: Air-conditioned bus shelters launched in Dubai
Posted by Merv, 27 August 2008 14:37

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