Author: News Team
Going on a cruise is like no other experience in the world. When you stay in a hotel, you look out your window and see the same thing every day. The amount of space you have in regards to amenities is also limited. When you’re on a cruise, the scenery is constantly changing, the sunrises and sunsets are memorable, and the amount of space for amenities is large. However, you don’t want to choose just any cruise; you want to choose the best cruises in the world. Three such examples can be found below from prime companies such as the…
Leading online travel booking site, Expedia.co.uk, today announces a major upgrade of its Expedia TripCompanion service, based on consumer feedback and interaction insights. Expedia’s first European Facebook application, the refreshed service builds on existing features, offering increased customisation and targeting, combined with a greater focus on the ‘during trip’ functionalities. Expedia TripCompanion provides relevant content for travellers throughout each stage of their trip. In the ‘pre-trip‘ travel phase the app provides a holiday countdown with weather updates and currency information. It also suggests potential activities using top-rated activity, restaurant and bar recommendations from Tripadvisor. Combines Tripadvisor geocode with Google Maps…
Hawaii’s Governor Neil Abercrombie stated recently that the loss from the expected downfall in tourism from Japan will be tens of millions of dollars. Japanese tourists are the third largest group of arrivals to the Aloha state, just after the US West Coast and US East Coast, respectively. Hawaii and Japan have long had a tourism-friendly relationship, and for the longest time, the privately-run Hawaii Tourism Association (HiTA) has been urging the Hawaii Tourist Authority (HTA) to not only look at traditional markets, like Japan, when relying on inbound traffic to boost tourism revenues. With the increasing risk of radioactive…
If your looking for a website that will bring you exquisite small hotel jewels and luxury tourism products worldwide, then head to new website Little Lobster. Little Lobster is especially devoted to the hidden gems that we are passionate about and want to promote in the German speaking markets. While Lobster Experience acts like an own sales office and takes care of all sales and marketing strategies, we are focused solely on targeted marketing activities. Through our experience and expertise within the luxury travel sector we raise awareness of our exclusive Little Lobster collection. Our vision is to ease your…
One of the UK’s leading independent online travel agencies has released its annual data of the funniest and most absurd complaints received from customers. The first complaint that caught the team at sunshine.co.uk’s attention came from a lady who had travelled with her friend to Dubai. On arrival to the airport in the UK, when asked to present their passports, the ladies found themselves in a sticky situation as they claimed they were not reminded to bring them and thought that they didn’t need them. On a trip to the Canary Islands, Lanzarote more specifically, a lady who took her…
Koh Kood is emerging as Thailand’s latest destination for those who want the tropical island lifestyle without the crowds, offering mountains, waterfalls, and perfect white beaches along with minimal development and only a limited number of quality resort hotels. Situated on the eastern side of the Gulf of Thailand, one hour by speedboat from the coast of Trat Province, Kood is the kingdom’s fourth largest island. There are many islands in the vicinity that can be explored, including Koh Chang, the second largest island in the country. Koh Kood, therefore, is a popular destination for those who love nature and…
Throughout the summer season The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust had a marine wildlife guide onboard Scillonian III as part of its Marine Biodiversity Project. Once a week, Paul Semmens was able to show the passengers the exciting marine mega fauna that could be spotted on the way to the Isles of Scilly, including dolphins, whales, basking sharks and sunfish. He was also recording everything as part of an on-going survey of what occurs in Cornish and Scillonian waters. With improved weather this year compared to last year, a wealth of wildlife was spotted. The total for 2010 was an…
At a press conference in London at the Grand Connaught Rooms on March 14 at 11:00 am, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) will highlight three major problems that affect incoming tourism: tax, visas, and the impact of the Olympic Games. CURRENT PROSPECTS FOR LONDON 2012 As happens in nearly all Olympic destinations, demand is suppressed during the year of the event. Regular bookings are drying up, and the volume of inquiries is down. According to a survey of BIM attendees, demand for 2012 is 20% on 2011. Demand is reduced, but the industry is unable to meet even reduced…
At a press conference in London at the Grand Connaught Rooms on March 14 at 11:00 am, the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) will highlight three major problems that affect incoming tourism: tax, visas, and the impact of the Olympic Games. Visas are a major problem for inbound tourism from long-haul markets such as China and India. A third of the buyers at BIM are directly affected by this. These concerns are backed up by ETOA’s visa survey. This showed high dissatisfaction with the UK and Ireland visa process. It revealed for the first time the loss of business due…
There are already a plethora of apps catering to every conceivable aspect of modern living and the development of these often whimsical, frequently rather handy and sometimes near indispensable little applications is set to accelerate in 2011. One area that is sure to see a surge in smartphone apps this year is the travel sector. Apps seem set to impact the travel sector in a big way and DialAFlight, one of the biggest providers of cheap flights worldwide, have lead the way by launching an iPhone application that gives some indication of how Smartphone technology can improve the traveller’s experience.…