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Record-breaking UK performance for Lufthansa

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Lufthansa has announced that 2011 was a record year for the airline in the UK and Ireland, with more passengers carried to and from the region than ever before.More than 4.15m travellers caught flight ...

'Big sky experiences' for Alberta visitors

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Travellers with an interest in natural spectacles and attractions have been encouraged to check out some of the 'big sky experiences' on offer in the province of Alberta, Canada.Last year, the ...

Fatboy Slim to help kick off summer season at Ibiza hotel

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Fatboy Slim will help to get the summer party season underway in Ibiza this year with a show at the Ushuaia hotel on the island.The property will open its doors to guests on 1 May before playing host ...

Lonely Planet releases new editions covering south-east Asia

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Lonely Planet has this month released new editions of four of its most popular titles covering destinations in south-east Asia.Travellers can now purchase updated guides to Thailand, Vietnam and Singa ...

Record January for London Heathrow

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Passenger numbers at London Heathrow reached a record 5.2m in January - marking a 2.3% rise on the previous year - airport operator BAA has announced.Above-average increases were recorded in the numbe ...

Abta: Greece still a good holiday destination

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Abta, the travel industry association, has reassured people planning a holiday in Greece that the country is still a good destination to visit, despite recent protests over the economy and financial p ...

Bright Northern Lights attract more UK visitors to Iceland

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The Northern Lights - which are particularly bright and visible this year owing to a cosmic phenomenon known as a 'solar maximum' - have been cited among the factors that have contributed to a ...

Have some chocolate-flavoured fun on a UK break

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Hotels in London, Oxford and Brighton could prove highly popular among chocolate lovers this year, with a celebration of the much-loved sweet treat set to bring events to all three cities.The 2012 Cho ...

New Jamie Oliver restaurant concept to be launched at Gatwick

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Travellers catching flights from London Gatwick this summer will be able to sample the cuisine available at a new dining complex being launched by Jamie Oliver.Set to open in June, the area will ...

London breaks 'ideal for the whole family'

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Parents planning to book hotels in London for a family break this year will find that the city offers sights and activities that adults and children will appreciate in equal measure, according to the ...

Sporting greats team up to promote golf holidays in Vietnam

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Three legends from the world of golf - Colin Montgomerie, Greg Norman and Sir Nick Faldo - have teamed up to highlight opportunities for travellers to enjoy the sport in Vietnam.Collectively, the trio ...

Strong start to the year for Cape Town tourism

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The relative weakness of the South African rand is among the factors that are thought to have contributed to a strong start to the year for the Cape Town tourism industry.Flights to the city have been ...

Over-50s 'making more use of technology while travelling'

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High-tech gadgets and modern phenomena such as social media networks are proving increasingly important for travellers over the age of 50, according to an expert on the demographic.Ceri Wheeldon, foun ...

Jumeirah launches pearl diving trips in Dubai

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Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has announced details of a new pearl diving experience available to travellers staying in hotels in Dubai.From 2 March, guests of Jumeirah Hotels & Resort ...

Germany sets new record for overnight stays by foreigners

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The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has announced that the country notched up 63.8m overnight stays by foreign visitors last year, beating the previous record set in 2010 by 6%.Travellers from o ...

Air France launches new digital services

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Air France has expanded its range of digital facilities, with two new services available to people catching flights with the airline.The company said the new offerings will help passengers tailor thei ...

EasyJet to offer year-round Luton to Reykjavik flights

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EasyJet has confirmed that it will offer year-round flights to Reykjavik from Luton airport to cater for strong demand for the new route.Set to launch on 27 March 2012, the service will operate three ...

President Obama to mark groundbreaking of Washington museum

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President Barack Obama will this week deliver a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African-American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington DC.He wil ...

Mexico sets new international visitor record

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Mexico's tourism industry set a new record last year, with 22.67m international travellers visiting the country.The figure represents growth of 2% from 2010's performance and a 0.2% increase o ...

Edinburgh airport ranked among best in Europe

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Bosses at Edinburgh airport have praised staff for their hard work after the base was ranked among the best in Europe in the annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey.The independent poll of passeng ...
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