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October Hotels.com-Relaxnews Price Barometer shows rates in free fall
(Relaxnews) A night in a hotel on the world's leading destinations is less than 14 percent from last month and down by nearly 22 percent from October 2008.
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BA join travel giants in 'green' future pledge
Thursday, 8 October 2009
British Airways joined top travel companies today in committing to a "green" future for the tourist industry.
Brits opt for 'staycations'
Thursday, 8 October 2009
The number of holidays taken in England by UK residents rose 14 per cent in the first six months of this year compared with the same period in 2008, VisitEngland said today.
First green Ritz opens
Thursday, 8 October 2009
(Relaxnews) - Even if the new Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte (US) is designed for frequent flyers, the hotel itself is environmentally friendly and the first of the luxe chain to receive the industry's LEED Gold certificate.
October Hotels.com-Relaxnews Price Barometer shows rates in free fall
Thursday, 8 October 2009
(Relaxnews) A night in a hotel on the world's leading destinations is less than 14 percent from last month and down by nearly 22 percent from October 2008.
AirAsia to start Paris flights after winning landing rights
Thursday, 8 October 2009
(AFP) Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia on Thursday confirmed it will soon start a service to Paris after winning the necessary landing rights, a top official said.
Iberia mulling charges for check-in bags
Thursday, 8 October 2009
(AFP) Spain's national carrier Iberia said it was considering charging passengers for check-in baggage.
Travel industry 'must adapt or go under' says Abta
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Travel companies must either adapt or go under, a holiday company chief said today at the start of the annual convention of travel organisation Abta.
Package holiday prices set to rise
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
The price of package holidays will have to go up next year, according to a travel trends report out today.
Text and mail service launched to help Brits abroad
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
A new email and text message service to provide help to holidaymakers who get into difficulties abroad was launched today.
Average hotel prices climbing upward across Europe in October
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
(Relaxnews) - European hotel prices are five percent more expensive this month than in October 2008, according to data released October 6 by the online travel agency Trivago.
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