Category Archives: Travel Industry News
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Travelling To The United States? Be Prepared…

Worldwide economic woes continue with some countries showing improvement, others not so much.  In America, $85 billion in government-mandated spending cuts are beginning to affect travel both in and out of the country after lawmakers failed to find an alternative.  …

Posted on March 8, 2013 by in Holiday News
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Balloon Crash, While Tragic, No Reason To Forget Egypt Travel Plans

Not all that long ago, tour operators, cruise lines and holidaymakers from around the world were avoiding Egypt, concerned for their personal safety. But the conditions for travelers were improving, cruise ships were coming back, flights were increasing and hotels …

Posted on March 1, 2013 by in Holiday News
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World’s Largest Ferris Wheel Coming to Dubai

Not content with being home to the world’s tallest building, Dubai is now set to build the biggest Ferris wheel in the world –the Dubai Eye.

Posted on February 15, 2013 by in Travel Industry News
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Turkey Bans Smoking Shisha in Public

Turkey Bans Smoking Shisha in Public

After banning the smoking in public places, the Turkish government has gone one step further by clamping on an ancient tradition – smoking hookah, commonly referred to as a water pipe.

Posted on January 30, 2013 by in Holiday News
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‘Sorcerers’ Arrested at Dubai Airport

Two men were arrested in Dubai after airport security found them to have 1,200 items used in the practice of black magic.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by in Travel Industry News
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Mass Disruption to Trains to Gatwick

An evacuation of Victoria train station this morning has resulted in mass disruption to trains serving Gatwick airport.

Posted on January 17, 2013 by in Travel Industry News
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Britain on High Alert as Snow Moves in

Large parts of Britain woke up to snow this morning and travel is set to be disrupted as a result this week.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by in Flights News
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Beijing Pollution ‘Worse on Record’

China has a reputation for being one of the most polluted countries on earth, a reputation it rather deserves it seems after record levels were recorded in its capital city, Beijing.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by in Travel Industry News
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Finnair Named World’s Safest Airline

If you worry about air safety, you should plan a trip to Finland as the national carrier Finnair has been named the safest airline in the world.

Posted on January 10, 2013 by in Flights News
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Waterslide Tester Required…

What is the world’s best job? Well, waterslide tester definitely sounds like a front runner, with someone currently being recruited by First Choice Holidays after the incumbent resigned.

Posted on January 8, 2013 by in Travel Industry News
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