BridgeClimb Sydney celebrates 10th birthday

The company that offers people the opportunity to climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge has celebrated its ten-year anniversary.

BridgeClimb Sydney marked the milestone on October 1st with 137 climbers each carrying a flag onto the arch of ...

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Posted by Penny at 14:39, 1 October 2008

Tourism 'must grow smartly'

A think-tank that met for World Tourism Day on September 27th concluded that the travel industry must grow in "a smart way".

The group met in Lima, Peru to discuss the theme of 'tourism responding to the challenge of ...

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Posted by Clare at 16:32, 1 October 2008

Light shows to be switched on in Iceland

Visitors to Iceland will soon be treated to two impressive light shows in the country – one man-made and the other entirely natural.

On October 9th, Yoko Ono will visit Reykjavik to relight the Imagine Peace Tower that was ...

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Posted by Penny at 17:14, 1 October 2008

International passengers boost Orlando traffic

It has been announced that Orlando International Airport saw an increase in its number of international passengers in August.

The airport announced that growth in international traffic was continuing to help offset declines in domestic travel.

In total, nearly three million ...

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Posted by Mike at 14:27, 2 October 2008

"Surge" in flight bookings with Atol members

The recent collapses of companies such as Zoom Airlines and XL Leisure have led to a "surge" in bookings with members of the Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (Atol) scheme, according to the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito).

Derek Moore, chairman ...

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Posted by Kate at 16:34, 2 October 2008

Alitalia could be relaunched within a month

Troubled airline Alitalia could be relaunched within a month thanks to a government rescue package, according to reports.

The airline, which is the national carrier of Italy, looked as if it could be headed for oblivion before an agreement ...

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Posted by Andrew at 17:26, 2 October 2008

American Airlines business class promoted

American Airlines has launched a new advertising campaign promoting its business class products.

The first in a series of television, outdoor and online commercials has been launched to complement the airline's 'we know why you fly' brand campaign.

Developed by ...

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Posted by Mike at 12:38, 3 October 2008

Edinburgh Hogmanay tickets on sale

People looking for a memorable way to celebrate New Year's Eve will be interested to hear that tickets for the Edinburgh Hogmanay street party have gone on sale today (October 3rd).

Tickets for the 2008-09 event are priced at £10 ...

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Posted by Kate at 16:32, 3 October 2008

Frommer's guides to be launched on smartphones

Travellers who make regular use of advancements in technology could soon be able to access content from travel guide specialist Frommer's on the iPhone and iTouch, according to reports.

The company is set to begin offering guides to New ...

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Posted by Mike at 16:56, 3 October 2008

New Dubai harbour development unveiled

Property developer Nakheel has unveiled plans for a new inner-city harbour and tower development in Dubai that will include the world's tallest building.

Designed to reach more than one kilometre into the sky, Nakheel Tower will be taller than the ...

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Posted by Merv at 15:37, 6 October 2008

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