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09 November 2007  Hotel chain 'to improve its image'
Le Meridien has hired French contemporary art specialist Jerome Sans in an attempt to improve its image and be viewed in a more creative and cultural light.Mr Sans has been appointed to the position of cultural curator where he will bring together creative individuals such as artists and chefs who... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel09 November 2007  Popularity of cruise holidays 'takes off'
An increasing number of British tourists are going on cruise holidays, an industry expert has stated.According to a spokesperson for Cruisedirect.co.uk, the level of those choosing to go on such breaks has "been really taking off in the last couple of years".The representative pointed out... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel08 November 2007  Schwarzenegger reiterates California's tourism credentials
The governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has affirmed the importance of tourism in the wake of the fires that ravaged parts of the American state. Speaking at a press conference at Sea World in San Diego, governor Schwarzenegger highlighted the vitality of California's tourism industry,... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel08 November 2007  Jakarta hosts tourist convention
The Jakarta Tourism Summit is currently taking place in the Indonesian capital with the city's tourist agency hopeful that it will be able to pick up advice from other cities on how to boost the its tourism industry. Representatives from Bangkok in Thailand, Berlin in Germany, Istanbul in Turkey and... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel08 November 2007  Air travellers allowed to offset carbon in midflight
Virgin Atlantic is giving air passengers the opportunity to offset their carbon while they are in the middle of the flight.Under the move, the airline will calculate the exact carbon footprint a plane uses on individual flights and then divide this by the number of travellers.Passengers' specific... [more]


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Filed under: Speciality Travel | Travel Resources and Archive07 November 2007  Virgin announces new sport equipment regulations
Virgin Atlantic has announced new luggage regulations for tourists looking to take sporting equipment abroad with them, it has emerged.Under the move, the airline will allow travellers to take one piece of athletic equipment with them, on top of their checked baggage allowance.Apparatus must weigh... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel06 November 2007  Egyptian tourism boosted after unveiling of King Tut
Tourism to Egypt is set to receive a boost following the unveiling of the face of King Tutankhamun for the first time since he was mummified over 3,000 years ago, it has been claimed.Following its removal from quartz sarcophagus, the body has been placed in a climate-controlled glass cabinet to... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel06 November 2007  Cross-resort ski pass launched
Ski tourists on holiday in some of the biggest resorts in France will now have the opportunity to visit another winter sports area for just ten euros (£6.96), it has emerged.By purchasing an XXL Pass, those with a lift pass lasting for at least five days in resorts in the Three Valleys, Espace... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel05 November 2007  Canada invests in tourism ahead of Olympics
With preparations for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic games in Canada well underway, the government has announced additional funding to promote tourism in the country.The administration reported that CA$26 million (£13.2 million) will be invested to enhance tourism opportunities... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel05 November 2007  Music fans expected to flock to Wales
Fans of Rocket Man Elton John are forecast to head to Wales next year to see the singer-songwriter play a one-off gig at the Liberty Stadium on June 29th 2008.The concert is expected to draw thousands of tourists to Swansea, with many fans of the star predicted to take the opportunity of the event... [more]


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