Etihad Airways celebrates its fifth year in business this month, it has emerged. Etihad Airways celebrates its fifth year in business this month, it has emerged. The carrier was launched in 2003 with its first flight to Al Ain and has since provided services to almost 14 million passengers going on more than 87,000 flights. In addition, Etihad’s fleet has « Continue Reading »
Finland’s flagship carrier Finn Air has celebrated 85 years in business with a series of predictions about the future of travel. Finland’s flagship carrier Finn Air has celebrated 85 years in business with a series of predictions about the future of travel. The airline launched its Departure 2093 project, which looks forward to what could be happening in the world « Continue Reading »
More people than ever are opting for holidays to India, new figures have shown. More people than ever are opting for holidays to India, new figures have shown. According to India Tourism, the number of visitors heading to the country from overseas increased from 2.73 million in 2003 to 5.07 million in 2007. In addition, tourist numbers for the first « Continue Reading »
As the trend for holidays that give something back grows, people from the UK may wish to book flights to Thailand to participate in a new kind of trip. As the trend for holidays that give something back grows, people from the UK may wish to book flights to Thailand to participate in a new kind of trip. A community-based « Continue Reading »
People going on holidays to Australia have been advised that the Simpson Desert, situated near Queensland, is to close to visitors this winter (the southern hemisphere’s summer). People going on holidays to Australia have been advised that the Simpson Desert, situated near Queensland, is to close to visitors this winter (the southern hemisphere’s summer). Trevor Naismith from South Australia’s environment « Continue Reading »
Backpackers are turning their backs on traditional destinations for budget trips in favour of more luxurious countries and resorts. Backpackers are turning their backs on traditional destinations for budget trips in favour of more luxurious countries and resorts. This is according to the Global Trends Report 2008 from the World Travel Markets (WTM), which found that the demand for package « Continue Reading »
Anyone on holidays to Thailand may wish to visit the Wat Pikulthong temple in Tumpat following the announcement that it is to receive an award. Anyone on holidays to Thailand may wish to visit the Wat Pikulthong temple in Tumpat following the announcement that it is to receive an award. The religious site will be the first Buddhist temple to « Continue Reading »