British Travel Awards ‘Of the Year’ short-list announced
Phil Davies - Sep 18, 2025
A shortlist of entries to this year’s British Travel Awards has been drawn up. Travel companies across…
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CAPE TOWN RESPONDS TO HIGH PRICING ALLEGATIONS OVER 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP
Reader Contribution - Sep 18, 2025
In a response to recent UK media reports, which have suggested that South Africa is out-pricing itself ahead of the…
Pity the poor Hawaiian sharks
David - Sep 17, 2025
Native Hawaiians sometimes consider sharks to be sacred. But a fear-based anti-shark campaign is leading to shark slaughter for their…
Contiki promoting “nearvacationsâ€
David - Sep 17, 2025
Here’s still another trend: nearvacations, which are nearby or local outings. Contiki cited the move in launching its most…
NZ wants backpackers to Go All the Way
Ian Jarrett - Sep 17, 2025
AUCKLAND - Tourism New Zealand is targeting the youth and backpacker market with a new campaign urging them to “Go…
Official figures show sharp decline in overseas travel
Bev - Sep 17, 2025
The number of overseas visits by UK residents fell by 12% to 63 million in the 12 months to July,…
UK hotels are over the worse, says PwC
Bev - Sep 17, 2025
The UK hotel industry is over the worst of the recession, according to the latest report PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). Its…
Cruise ship arrests after alleged brawl
Bev - Sep 17, 2025
Six Carnival cruise ship passengers were released on bail earlier this week after being charged with assault and battery The…
Trade dismayed by delay to 12-day rule
Bev - Sep 17, 2025
The travel trade has expressed its dismay at the European Union’s decision to delay the introduction of the 12-day Rule…
Egypt’s new face in Australia
Ian Jarrett - Sep 16, 2025
SYDNEY - Passport Marketing, a division of Hill & Knowlton, has appointed Lauren Penfold as the Australian account manager for…
Fiji claws back the numbers
Ian Jarrett - Sep 16, 2025
SYDNEY – Fiji enjoyed a record month for Australian visitors in July. The 24,729 figure eclipsed the 21,550 visitors recorded…
London and New York link to boost travel
Phil Davies - Sep 16, 2025
A two-year tourism agreement between New York City and London has been agreed to boost travel between the two cities.…
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