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The economic value of being voted as one of the New7Wonders of Nature has been estimated at $US1 billion over five years for each winner. The projection is based on an independent impact report just released by Grant Thornton, an international organization of chartered accountants and management consultants. According to Grant Thornton, South Africa could benefit by US$200 million a year, equivalent to over US$ 1 billion for the first five years, if Table Mountain is chosen one of the Official New7Wonders of Nature. Tourism to Cape Town would increase by up to 20 percent annually, with 70 percent…
Airline, BMIbaby, has announced it will stop flights from Manchester and Cardiff airports at the end of this summer. The budget airline has blamed the economic down-turn for the cuts, which will come in late October, saying they needed to concentrate on more established routes. Four BMIbaby planes will be redeployed to Belfast, East-Midlands and Birmingham airports. Staff will also be moved to new locations. The 69 positions as Cardiff will be moving and 64 of the 97 positions at Manchester also being redeployed. A BMIbaby spokesman said: “In the current economic climate it is essential for BMIbaby to focus…
Get practising your salute to the sun as London based Yoga Wellbeing announced today that it will launch its first international yoga retreats in sunny Spain this June. Initially located in the Sierra Espuna National park, the retreats promise to offer just what yogis will be looking for in a European holiday; stunning views, comfortable accommodation and good hearty home cooked meals. Starting retreats in Spain was a natural progression after running a number on home soil in the UK. Founder of Yoga Wellbeing, Laura Watson, commented “Spain offers a different pace of life and a warmer climate which we…
A ‘lost’ maze has been revealed in the gardens at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire by the National Trust. The maze that disappeared over half a century ago, originally made for Lord Astor in 1894, has been re-created using over 1,000 two metre (six feet six inches) high yew trees. The fully-fledged maze is based on one that was built for Lord Astor in 1894 but had ceased to be maintained since the mid-1900s. The new maze, a horticultural project on a scale rarely seen these days, has taken two years to create, using over 1,000 metres of steel edging and 120…
British Airways is continuing its commitment to Brazil by doubling its weekly frequency to Rio de Janeiro from three to six flights. Neil Cottrell, British Airways’ head of network planning, said: “We are experiencing a real increase in demand for Rio and by doubling the number of frequencies, we are able to offer our customers more choice and greater availability. Brazil is also experiencing strong economic growth and this capacity increase is a great opportunity for British Airways to be part of that growth.” Flights will now depart Heathrow for Rio every day, except Mondays. The departure time remains at…
The Caravan Experts Take to the Streets and Celebrate Will’s & Kate’s Wedding of the Year Park Resorts, the number one provider of all static caravans for sale, are hosting the biggest and best royal wedding street parties across the UK! With royal wedding excitement levels ever escalating, Park Resorts are starting to put their highly anticipated street party plans into action. Championing the best of British, Andy Edge, Marketing Director from Park Resorts comments: “Here at Park Resorts we are tremendously excited about our royal wedding street parties. Creating amazing memories is what Park Resorts is all about and…
More than half of Britain’s schools are happy to let parents take their children away during term-time according to a recent survey by holiday rentals specialist, Owners Direct. However, despite results showing that people value their holiday time more than ever due to work overload, very few are taking advantage of their school’s relaxed attitude over the Easter and Royal Wedding break. With just under half of schools allowing up to two weeks off during term-time, it is surprising that very few parents (just 1.1 per cent) are planning to take their children away on the two or three…
A survey of over 5,500 Europeans has revealed Britons are Europe’s most clueless travellers when it comes to tipping customs. Britons are least likely to know tipping procedures and most likely to find themselves in a tipping confrontation. The research showed that 60% of Britons do not know what they’re expected to tip in foreign countries, compared to the European average of 45%. A further 16% have been confronted on holiday after not tipping, compared to just 11% of Europeans. “In the UK tipping is relatively straightforward but that seems to have resulted in some British travellers taking other country’s…
Today marks the start of the Easter holidays this year, and includes that long-awaited, four-day weekend when loved ones come together for some great family fun. Cape Town’s tourism establishments look forward to this time of year as domestic tourism increases, with travellers from across the country descending on Cape Town to spend some quality time with family and friends. “Easter is usually a good time for domestic tourism in Cape Town when visitors from across the country soak in the remainder of the warm days in Cape Town. Autumn in the Mother City is marked by mild sunny days…
Many employees will see the start of the new holiday year this month and will start thinking about getting away for well needed holiday. A recent survey undertaken by travel specialist, The Adventure Company, has revealed that the enigmatic Aurora Borealis is the leading light when it comes to the holiday experience wish-list. Survey results have shown that from 8000 UK travellers, the Northern Lights topped the league of iconic sights that Brits would most like to experience over the coming year with 16% of votes. Only narrowly beating Machu Picchu (15.7%) – which this year celebrates the 100th anniversary…