Professionals travelling on business to India are to be given lessons in the country’s culture, it has emerged. Professionals travelling on business to India are to be given lessons in the country’s culture, it has emerged. As part of a scheme to be introduced by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), the businesspeople will receive tips on how to address « Continue Reading »
Passengers travelling first-class on flights to Dubai will soon be able to do so in style after airline Emirates announced it has taken delivery of the first of 50 Airbus A380s. Passengers travelling first-class on flights to Dubai will soon be able to do so in style after airline Emirates announced it has taken delivery of the first of 50 « Continue Reading »
BBC research has revealed that over a third of Britons still intend to go abroad this year, in spite of the publicity surrounding the credit crunch. BBC research has revealed that over a third of Britons still intend to go abroad this year, in spite of the publicity surrounding the credit crunch. Those hailing from Scotland were least likely to « Continue Reading »
Following a successful tour of the country with Manchester United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said he believes South Africa will be an excellent destination for the 2010 World Cup. Following a successful tour of the country with Manchester United, manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said he believes South Africa will be an excellent destination for the 2010 World Cup. « Continue Reading »
A new poll by independent guide book publisher Lonely Planet has revealed that Australia is continuing to remain popular among British and Irish travellers. A new poll by independent guide book publisher Lonely Planet has revealed that Australia is continuing to remain popular among British and Irish travellers. The survey of 17,500 people found that the top three destinations tourists « Continue Reading »
Anyone travelling abroad for any length of time should take the opportunity to learn the language of their destination, it has been claimed. Anyone travelling abroad for any length of time should take the opportunity to learn the language of their destination, it has been claimed. This is according to Angela Baron, advisor at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and « Continue Reading »
South Africa has scored highly in a world survey to find the best countries for eco-friendly travel. South Africa has scored highly in a world survey to find the best countries for eco-friendly travel. According to Jeff Greenwald and Christy Hoover, writing for Ethical Traveller, the country is among the most eco-friendly destinations, along with Argentina, Chile, Croatia and Nicaragua, « Continue Reading »