Older gap year travellers are looking to ensure they get value for money when travelling, claims an expert. Older gap year travellers are looking to ensure they get value for money when travelling, claims an expert.Tom Griffiths, founder of Gapyear.com, explained that the growing trend amongst older people to take time out is leading to more ambitious travel plans and « Continue Reading »
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has reported growth in passenger numbers during the month of August. Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has reported growth in passenger numbers during the month of August.Figures show that there has been an increase in both domestic and international seat sales compared to the same period in 2009. In total, Air NZ carried 978,000 people « Continue Reading »
India’s largest airline has announced plans to team up with IBM to develop a ten-year improvement plan. India’s largest airline has announced plans to team up with IBM to develop a ten-year improvement plan.Jet Airways is hoping that the $62 million (£39.6 million) agreement will lead to a better customer experience for those taking flights to India with the carrier. In « Continue Reading »
Qantas has announced plans to increase the number of flights from Sydney to Johannesburg. Qantas has announced plans to increase the number of flights from Sydney to Johannesburg.Alan Joyce, Qantas chief executive office, confirmed the carrier will now offer an additional flight to meet the growing demand from travellers. “South Africa is a key market for Qantas, particularly with our « Continue Reading »
Tourism Australia has launched a new iPhone app ahead of the forthcoming Ashes series. Tourism Australia has launched a new iPhone app ahead of the forthcoming Ashes series.Anyone taking a flight to Brisbane for the first match could be tempted to download the Go Ashes app, which provides a whole wealth of information on the series and the test match locations. « Continue Reading »
Thailand could be the ideal destination for shoppers interested in the exotic world of silk. Thailand could be the ideal destination for shoppers interested in the exotic world of silk.According to GMA News, the Asian country has a rich history of producing some of the world’s leading silk materials and products. For those taking flights to Thailand, the first stop « Continue Reading »
A new spa has opened at the Dubai resort of Madinat Jumeirah to offer guests a host of services. A new spa has opened at the Dubai resort of Madinat Jumeirah to offer guests a host of services.The Talise Spa will provide a complete health and wellbeing package delivered by conventional and alternative medical practitioners for those staying at the luxury « Continue Reading »