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Hundreds of British airline passengers hoping to travel back to Birmingham were left stranded when cabin crew of their Boeing 757 announced during a refuelling stop that the Austrian carrier ‘Comtel Air’ had run out of money. Passengers were left stranded at a layover in Vienna on Tuesday, and were told the only way the flight would continue was if passengers handed over 23,400 euros (£20,005). If not, travellers and their luggage would be removed from the aircraft. A six-hour standoff ended when police were notified and escorted passengers to cashpoint machines. However cash points eventually ran…
The National Trust should be saluted for protecting one of Wales’ most stunning and renowned pieces of land, by raising one million pounds. ‘Llyn Dinas’ lake and ‘Llyan Isaf’ farm were scheduled to be transformed into a water-sports centre, which would demolish the natural beauty this countryside scene beholds. The widely admired wildlife spot is the alleged mythical battle ground between the magical red and white dragons. According to the famous fable, the red dragon won the battle, thus it became the country’s beloved national symbol, adorning each of their flags. Llyan Isaf is sprinkled with patriotic history, home to…
A handful of weeks on from the tangled and savage incidents in Libya, its reputation is seemingly irreparably bruised. The country has been tarnished with labels of danger, an undisputed no –go zone for potential tourists, thanks in large part to former leader Muammar Gaddafi. The new interim government however, is hoping to salvage Libya’s tourism industry; as the country is home to the remains of the Roman imperial city of ‘Leptis Magna’. The ancient site is a magnificent historical ground with its unspoiled amphitheatre, grand arch and majestic baths. The breath-taking architectural site boasts a potential tourist hot spot,…
Hundreds of people from all over Africa are joining a “Caravan of Hope”, which is covering more than 4,000 miles and 10 countries en route to the UN climate talks in Durban, South Africa. The coach convoy set off from the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, on 9 November, and is picking up people all along the journey’s 17-day route, passing through Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana and South Africa. Some of those travelling on the Caravan come from communities affected by the drought in East Africa. They are taking their stories about the impact of climate change…
Finding ways to become eco-friendly has quickly become a goal for many individuals and businesses around the world. Cruise lines are no exception to this movement. Cruise ships by nature are large floating pollution producers; however, several cruise lines such as P and O Cruises and Royal Caribbean have taken steps to decrease their carbon footprint on the world. Costa Cruise Line This Italian cruise line was the first to become environmentally friendly. Costa Cruise Line has taken intricate steps to ensure that all of their ships have comprehensive plans in place in order to dramatically cut back on energy…
Participants at World Travel market event on the Future of Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa were unanimous in agreeing that tourism in the region, which has for long lived with uncertainty and a number of external shocks, will return from current challenges stronger than before. “The on-going changes in the Middle East and North Africa bring enormous opportunities,” said UNWTO Secretary General, Taleb Rifai, opening the event. “Rule of law and democracy will empower local communities, opening the door for these to be better engaged in the process of tourism development. There will surely be a more…
From January 1 tourists will be banned from cannabis-selling coffee shops in southern Netherlands to spare locals from drug related anti-social behaviour amongst tourists. Following a consultation period the Dutch justice ministry announced the plan last week, despite some politicians believing the move would be ‘tourism suicide’. Under the new policy licenced pot shops will be become private clubs where they will be limited to 2,000 Dutch residents, who must be older than 18 and carry a co-called ‘dope card’. In September 2010 the centre-right government of Prime Minister first announced the idea of a cannabis card,…
For the last 40 years Spain has been the holiday destination for us Brits, but now young British travellers see the country as ‘uncool’. A new report has revealed that under-30s don’t want to spend their time abroad in the Spanish Costas, following in their parents’ footsteps. Spain has been likened to iconic brand Microsoft, which is seeing competition from Apple. The Spanish Tourist Office believes that up and coming resorts in Europe are challenging the once-popular destination. Enrique Ruiz de Lera the new director of the Spanish Tourist Office in the UK said: “The younger generation of travellers is…
The number of Brits taking ‘staycations’ is ever increasing, with tourists wanting to find interesting things to see and do in the UK. Coast Radar, an online community that brings visitors together with all types of businesses in coastal regions, is on hand to help local businesses take full advantage of this renewed interest. This is a guide for things to do and places to stay around the coast of Britain, with all the information you need in one place. From the top ten beaches, to things to do in your area – this guide can give you…
Out of 502 beaches and bathing sites in England and Wales only ten failed basic water quality standards, new government figures have revealed. Water quality met EU standards at 90 per cent of beaches, however although these figures are much improved on the figures of only 86 per cent last year, many have criticised the quality standards, which were made 35 years ago. Campaigners have claim, “meeting an outdated and inadequate standard is nothing to shout about”. “Almost all of our beaches meet the minimum standards now, compared to just three-quarters in 1991,” said Christine Tuckett from…