Travel News Archive, August 2009

Travel News Archive, August 2009

Etihad to launch flights to Cape Town

Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch flights to Cape Town, which will be its second destination in South Africa.

Read more: Etihad to launch flights to Cape Town
Posted by Kate, 03 August 2009 13:07

New guide covers affordable breaks in France

People planning to catch flights to Paris, Nice, Lyon and other destinations in France for their holiday this year can now make use of a new online guide to affordable breaks in the country.

Read more: New guide covers affordable breaks in France
Posted by Penny, 03 August 2009 14:53

European cities to present Ben Hur Live

A number of cities across Europe are set to host a tour of Ben Hur Live, a spectacular new show based on a book written by Lew Wallace in 1880.

Read more: European cities to present Ben Hur Live
Posted by Carrie, 03 August 2009 16:23

WTTC adds voice to APD criticism

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest industry group to level criticism at the British government for its plans to increase taxation of flights out of the UK from this summer.

Read more: WTTC adds voice to APD criticism
Posted by Carrie, 04 August 2009 13:13

Lonely Planet to release 'ultimate experiences' guide

Lonely Planet will release a new guide in September covering some of the unique and unmissable experiences on offer to travellers in various destinations around the world.

Read more: Lonely Planet to release 'ultimate experiences' guide
Posted by Carrie, 04 August 2009 15:55

China Southern Airlines launches mobile check-in

China Southern Airlines has introduced a mobile check-in service for all domestic flights originating from Baiyun Airport in Guangzhou.

Read more: China Southern Airlines launches mobile check-in
Posted by Teddie, 04 August 2009 16:38

New hotel to open in the Maldives

Travellers planning to treat themselves to a trip to the Maldives in the near future may be interested in staying in a brand new hotel that is set to open in the country this year.

Read more: New hotel to open in the Maldives
Posted by Andrew, 04 August 2009 17:04

Workers 'should take as much time off as possible'

British workers have been encouraged to take as much holiday time as possible following research which found that an increasing number of people are failing to make use of their annual holiday entitlement.

Read more: Workers 'should take as much time off as possible'
Posted by Clare, 05 August 2009 12:51

Musical Theatre Festival to be held in New York

City breaks in New York could prove popular with musical theatre fans this autumn as the city hosts a festival dedicated to the art form.

Read more: Musical Theatre Festival to be held in New York
Posted by Andrea, 05 August 2009 15:00

Recession 'not discouraging British travellers'

British people will continue taking holidays despite the effects of the recession and the credit crunch, according to new research.

Read more: Recession 'not discouraging British travellers'
Posted by Clare, 05 August 2009 16:18

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