Riga can expect an influx of visitors after it was named Europe's prettiest city by readers of USA Today and 10Best.The Latvian capital, which is the 2014 European Capital of Culture, was praised ...
Riga named Europe's prettiest city
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Most over 50s admit to having only seen a few iconic landmarks
Many Brits age 50 and above have seen only a handful of the world's most iconic landmarks, according to new research. When presented with a list of sights, including the Great Wall of China, ...
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National Geographic reveals its Best of the World list
National Geographic Traveler magazine has unveiled a list of 21 destinations to visit in 2014. It was compiled by the publication's network of global travel experts, with the 21st country pic ...
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Pawn shop tops list of Vegas sights
In a city of extremes, you'd expect something a little more outlandish than a pawn shop to top a poll of favourite Las Vegas sights. However, the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop is no ordinary reta ...
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Next runway 'must be at Gatwick'
Stewart Wingate has claimed that the UK's next airport runway 'has got to be at Gatwick'. The airport's chief executive used 'strong' financial results published today (23 ...
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Street View helping to prepare passengers for their journeys
Google has expanded its Street View service to include 16 international airports and more than 50 train and subway stations worldwide. The new venture is designed to help passengers enjoy more re ...
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Luxury cat hotel opens
If you have a cat, arranging for it to be looked after while you go on holiday can be a real headache. However, a new venture is hoping to put pet owners' minds at ease by offering to pamper ...
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Visit the Philippines to aid recovery, says tourist board
Tourists are being urged to holiday in the Philippines to aid the country's recovery in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. With almost 3m people employed in the tourism industry, it is vital th ...
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Heathrow scoops Mumsnet award
Heathrow has been recognised for its innovative approach to children's play areas at the Mumsnet Family Friendly Awards.The airport's 'Stay & Play' areas, featuring slides, tunnels ...
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Virgin combating noise pollution
Virgin Atlantic is taking the lead in the fight against noise pollution from aeroplanes.Richard Branson's airline is calling on the government to set up an independent noise watchdog, the Evening ...
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Working holidaymakers good for Aussie economy, says expert
People who take working holidays in Australia are good for the economy, an expert has claimed. Opponents blame the 4.2% level of youth unemployment on working holidaymakers, but Ken Morrison from ...
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Man goes out in Oldham and wakes up in Paris
A British man has enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame after ending up in Paris following a night out in Oldham. Luke Harding, 19, who had enjoyed a few too many brews at his local, was heading home wh ...
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Singapore Airlines named Favourite Long-Haul Airline
Singapore Airlines has been named Favourite Long-Haul Airline in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2013.The Asian carrier was praised for its excellent customer service as it scooped the gong ahead of Emira ...
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Welsh valley hoping for Dark Sky tourism boost
A Welsh valley is hoping to boost its tourism industry by becoming the country's first International Dark Sky Park. The Elan Valley estate near Rhayader - 18,000 hectares of land in Mid Wales ...
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American-US merger to go ahead
US Airways and American Airlines are set to complete their merger after a judge ruled in favour of the deal. The combined company, which will retain the American Airlines brand, will become the w ...
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Beckham partners with luxury Asian hotels
David Beckham has entered into a partnership with the Las Vegas Sands hotel chain. The global superstar, who has recently retired from football, will help the company promote its activities at Sa ...
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Support for Bieber's hotel artwork
A hotel in Australia is campaigning to keep its own piece of Justin Bieber artwork. The singer has been scolded by Gold Coast City Council for daubing the wall of the QT Gold Coast in Surfers Par ...
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Perth Airport unveils new arrivals hall
Passengers flying to Perth in Australia from overseas should enjoy an improved experience now that the airport's new international arrivals area has been opened to the public. The development ...
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$500,000 in change left at US airports
Passengers passing through US airport security leave behind half a million dollars worth of change each year. In the scramble to put belts back on, locate keys and check passports after negotiati ...
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10th anniversary of final Concorde flight
Last month marked the 10th anniversary of Concorde's final flight, which landed at Heathrow on 24 October 2003. The supersonic aircraft revolutionised travel by cutting the journey time from ...
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