Author: Shawon Hannan

The caravan market in the UK is improving with the continued improvement of the caravan fleet, reports a recent survey of caravan resort owners. Around 25% of existing owners at Park Resorts, a UK-based company that offers caravan holidays and caravan ownership across the UK coastline, have upgraded their caravans to install double glazing and central heating. The survey, conducted in 2012, suggested that such amenities often fetch a better price or rental of caravans, than reasons such as layout, price or size. Sarah Vernon, the brand manager at Park Resorts, said, ‘The unfortunate fact of life in England is…

For the adventurous animal lover, travellers could certainly consider enjoying wildlife holidays in Bangladesh, which has a collection of pristine forests and natural reserves. Bangladesh can be a good place for animal lovers because besides its impressive and diverse species, the nation also offers great weather and a unique cultural experience. The most important wildlife attraction in Bangladesh is the Bengal tiger. Safaris have sprung up to cater to those hoping for a chance to spot one in its natural habitat. Travellers can also take a speedboat entry into the Sunderban Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the world’s biggest…

Gama Aviation, a US-based company that provides business aviation services, will be expanding its services at Glasgow Airport in the UK. The airline, which has announced a GBP3.5 million expansion project for its Glasgow Airport services, will be constructing a dedicated aviation hangar. The 17,222 sq ft hangar will be housing its Scottish Air Ambulance King Air aircraft and the company’s Bombardier Challenger aircraft. The hangar will also offer a full base and line maintenance hangar facility that is on a par with the airline’s engineering facilities in London. The company will be also opening the Gama Glasgow Operations Centre…

First Great Western, a UK based railway company, has hailed the UK government’s decision to include the Western section of East West Rail (EWR) in a strategy for transport. The company managing director, Mark Hopwood, said, ‘Re-opening of the East West route provides some really exciting opportunities for First Great Western Customers. It opens up the potential to not just link Oxford and Milton Keynes but to develop other links from places like Bristol and Reading. We look forward to working with our partners to develop the line and the possible train service options. This is fantastic news for the…

Travelodge Hotels, a UK-based company that owns and operates hotel properties, has announced the opening of its newest hotel in London. The London Clapham Junction Travelodge hotel is offering 84 rooms and has been developed for an investment of GBP10 million. The company is planning to open another three hotels within the Wandsworth area of London soon. During the last 12 months, Travelodge hotels located in the South West district of London, including Fulham and Battersea, have experienced a new type of customer coming through their doors. As well as the hotels being popular with business travellers and tourists, local…

Even though the storm, nor’easter, has come and gone, having brought its own problems to those who were battling Hurricane Sandy just a week ago, its effects are still being felt by travellers in the region. The hurricane, which was not as strong or vicious as Hurricane Sandy, was still destructive enough to affect a population that had already been battered by the first storm. Travellers had to endure an arduous commute when Sandy struck, and had been experiencing major difficulties throughout the first full workweek. Those who endured the hurricane have been further subjected to hardships after the new…

Ryanair, an Ireland-based low cost airline, has announced its new routes for the summer of 2013. The airline is offering five new routes from Manchester airport, and two new routes from each of Liverpool and East Midlands airports in the UK. The services from Manchester Airport will be for European destinations including Corfu, Krakow, Lanzarote, Paphos and Trapani (Sicily); while the new destinations from Liverpool airport are Lublin and Zadar. The airline will be adding Marseilles and Menorca to its flights from East Midlands airport. The airline chief executive officer, Michael O’Leary, said, ‘Ryanair is delighted to announce its summer…

Greece has been a popular tourist hotspot for many years and with stunning beaches, azure waters and attractive cities and towns, it’s easy to see why. Cruising the Mediterranean is the perfect way to see the best of Greece. Our guide will tell you what to see and do in the country’s most popular cruise stop-off points. Thinking of visiting Greece? Make sure you check out Cruise1st.co.uk for a range of cruise holidays to Greece and around the Mediterranean. Crete Crete has a unique history and culture, with an array of fascinating sites that reveal its rich past. Visit ancient…

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has announced its plans to restructure Iberia. The company has announced a comprehensive plan to restructure the airline, which includes the axing of 4,500 jobs, reducing the network capacity by 15 percent in 2013, and removing around 25 aircraft from the fleet. The company has issued a statement, which says, ‘In the short term the transformation will focus on stemming the losses and creating a profitable route network. This will include suspending loss-making routes and frequencies and ensuring there is effective feed for profitable long haul flights. As…

The Civil Aviation Authority in the UK has recently granted easyJet, the UK based airline, the rights to fly between London and Moscow. The airline will be commencing its service from Spring of 2013. The low cost carrier will be operating an Airbus A320 aircraft on the route between London Gatwick and Moscow Domodedovo airports, with two flights a day. The aircraft will have a capacity of 180 seats on each flight. Carolyn McCall, the airline chief executive officer, said, ‘easyJet is delighted to have been awarded the rights to fly between London Gatwick and Moscow. We believe this is…