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See the 'toughest firefighter alive' in Sydney

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Travellers staying in hotels in Sydney over the coming months will be able to experience a range of entertaining and action-packed events, including the World Firefighters Games, which will be held in ...

Malaysia welcoming more visitors this year

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The first five months of the year brought an increase in the number of people taking trips to Malaysia, new figures show.Tourism minister Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen announced that the country welcom ...

Cultural heritage 'an important factor for Brits visiting Thailand'

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Learning more about cultural heritage is one of the main reasons for UK travellers to visit Thailand, according to research by the country's tourist board.The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) c ...

Denver Beer Fest to return in October 2012

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The Denver Beer Fest will return for its fourth outing later this year and will be 'bigger and brewier' than ever, according to the host city's tourist board.More than 150 events will take ...

Vietnam visitors urged to try 'world class' cuisine

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Travellers planning to catch flights to Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi to explore Vietnam have been urged to take the opportunity to try the country's food.The cuisine on offer in the south-east Asian ...

Sleep expert: Families should stick to a routine on holiday

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Parents who want to make forthcoming family holidays as stress-free and enjoyable as possible have been encouraged to try to maintain a daily routine for their children.Sammy Margo, a physiotherapist ...

Southend Airport internationally recognised as a London gateway

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Southend Airport has celebrated the news that the International Air Transport Association (Iata) has officially included the base within its classification of the London metropolitan area.This means i ...

Jumeirah brings a new culinary option to Abu Dhabi

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Jumeirah, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality chain, has opened a new dining venue designed to bring a 'slice of France' to Abu Dhabi.People visiting the emirate can now head to Jumeirah at Eti ...

Brisbane Airport using faster self-service bag-drop system

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Regular air travellers who use and appreciate innovations such as self-service check-in could see the benefit of a new system being used at Brisbane Airport.Technology provider SITA and baggage handli ...

Tourism Australia launches 'world first' Facebook app

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Tourism Australia has launched what it describes as a 'world first' application that lets users gain inspiration and learn more about the country through their network of Facebook friends.The ...

EasyJet invites summer passengers to support Unicef

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EasyJet has teamed up with children's charity Unicef to give travellers the opportunity to donate money to a good cause on flights up to the end of September.Passengers across the airline's ne ...

Legoland Malaysia due to open in September

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Legoland Malaysia has confirmed an official opening date of Saturday 15 September 2012.The new development from Merlin Entertainments Group reflects growing interest in the Lego brand across Asia.Situ ...

United unveils first Dreamliner

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United Airlines has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft that is expected to 'revolutionise the flying experience' for passengers.Fresh out of the paint hangar at Boeing's ...

Emirates confirms Phuket flights

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Emirates will soon boost access to one of Thailand's most popular holiday destinations with the launch of flights to Phuket.The carrier will operate a daily service from Dubai to the island from 1 ...

Internet 'dominating holiday purchases'

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The internet is now the primary medium for planning and booking holidays, a new survey suggests.A poll by foreign currency comparison site CompareHolidayMoney in association with currency provider Fai ...

Abu Dhabi visitors spending more on duty-free

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Airport shopping is proving increasingly popular among air travellers heading to the United Arab Emirates, with Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) announcing total sales revenues of AED380.2m (£66.6m) f ...

Zagreb visitors urged to explore local culture

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One of the highlights of visiting Zagreb is seeking out some of the cultural experiences on offer in the city, according to a local expert.Damjan Beusan, a freelance tour guide for the Croatian Nation ...

Thai Airways launches mobile boarding passes

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Thai Airways has introduced a service allowing passengers to receive boarding passes on mobile phones.The airline said the facility will ensure travellers do not have to wait in long queues when depar ...

New 'design hotel' set to open in Sydney

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Travellers looking for hotels in Australia will have a new option from September this year - the QT Sydney.The new property from QT Hotels & Resorts is situated above the State Theatre and Gowings ...

British Airways launches Perfect Day app for iPhone

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British Airways has announced that its Perfect Day application, which was launched on Facebook last year, is now available for the iPhone.The app allows travellers on the move to capture and share the ...
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