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Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Reports from Portuguese hotels and resorts suggest the country is attracting many travellers over the festive period despite a relatively quiet year.
The Portugal News reports that many hotels are seeing increased figures over Christmas and New Year, welcome news to tourism officials, who’ve been battling dwindling visitor numbers in Portugal recently.
Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Researchers claim that travel has evolved in reaction to social networking connections and recommendations.
The proliferation of social networking sites looks set to impact the travel sector, as increased numbers of people make use of the sites to create their travel plans. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, social media is replacing recommendations about holiday destinations from experts or strangers with recommendations from online friends and acquaintances.
Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
A new study has found that more than half of UK holidaymakers are planning to take more holidays in 2010.
Travel Mole reports that a survey of more than 9,530 Europeans conducted by Travelzoo found that 42 per cent were planning to travel more next year than in 2009, with only 25 per cent stating that their level of travel would not increase. The figure was higher for the UK, with 55 per cent expressing the desire to take more holidays in the coming year.
Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Holidays in the Maldives have long been associated with honeymooners and luxury travellers, but a number of new villas and resorts are broadening the appeal of the Indian Ocean destination for family holidays.
The Mirror’s travel columnist Dina Behrman has revealed that the Maldives are an ideal destination for those looking for a sunny family holiday this winter, with a number of resorts on the country’s many islands being easily accessible by sea planes from the capital, Malé.
Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
A revamp of Chennai Marina is expected to draw tourists and sightseers to enjoy the seaside attraction in India.
The Marina beach in Chennai is second only to California when it comes to the size. However, its visitor numbers have not matched this distinction in the past, and the beach didn’t enjoy the number of tourists tourism officials and local businesses felt it deserved.
Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
A rise in the number of people seeking adventurous holidays has been predicted for 2010 by ABTA.
The annual survey of the travel association has revealed a growing trend for adventure holidays as well as an increase in the number of British travellers looking to give something back on their trip. According to Travel Mole, this is resulting in a rise in adventure breaks combined with volunteer holidays, a phenomenon dubbed ‘chadventures’.
Spokesperson Frances Tuke said: “This year has been remarkably resilient for the travel industry, and prospects are looking good for 2010, with the trend to more adventurous destinations continuing.”
Posted on Friday, December 18th, 2009
The Aria Hotel-Casino has opened its doors in Las Vegas, launching with a spectacular star-studded event that attracted 5,000 invited guests.
The impressive glass-sheathed building, which contains 4,004 hotel rooms, is the centre of Las Vegas’ 67-acre City Center complex, and its opening marked the finale of CityCenter’s two week inaugural celebrations.
Posted on Friday, December 18th, 2009
Art galleries and museums across New York are offering a range of seasonal exhibitions this winter.
Cementing its position as a favourite holiday destination for the festive period, New York has much to offer for cultural tourists who wish to see more of the city beyond its impressive sights and world-famous shopping opportunities.
