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20 September 2007  Nottingham East Midlands 'attracts largest proportion of leisure passengers'
A new survey conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has revealed that in 2006 88 per cent of Nottingham East Midlands' clientele were leisure passengers. According to the CAA this figure represents the largest proportion of leisure passengers, compared with 87 per cent for Londonderry and... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel | Travel Resources and Archive20 September 2007  Brits jet to sunshine 'to celebrate'
Many of the thousands of Britons who head abroad each year do so in celebration of milestones in their lives, it has been revealed. According to a new study by Expedia, this is the most popular way of celebrating achievements and events that happen in life. Research by the company revealed that... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Travel Research | Speciality Travel19 September 2007  Holidaymakers 'opting for more short breaks'
Britons are increasingly opting for taking more short breaks as opposed to one long holiday, it has been revealed. According to Halifax, the traditional concept of a long summer holiday abroad has now been replaced with several shorter ones as budget airlines make it easier for holiday makers to... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel | Travel Resources and Archive19 September 2007  easyJet: Tax planes not passengers
Budget airline easyJet has called for air passenger duty to be replaced with a grading scheme for planes based on their carbon dioxide emissions and journey length. While supporting the EU's attempts to reduce carbon emissions, the low fares airline has called for UK politicians to approach the... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel | Travel Resources and Archive18 September 2007  Rihanna to perform in mountain gig
Singer Rihanna is set to perform in an opening ceremony for the ski village of Ischgl in Austria.The chanteuse, who hails from the warmer climes of Barbados, is scheduled to sing at the resort's Top Of The Mountain concert on December 1st at dusk.Previously, artists such as Tina Turner, Pink, The... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel | Travel Resources and Archive17 September 2007  Ski season approaching
Fans of ski holidays will be relieved to know that the wait is nearly over, as the French resort of Tignes reveals that it will be opening its lifts at the end of the month.From September 29th skiers will be able to enjoy speeding down 130 hectares of permanent ice and 20 kms of piste.Meanwhile,... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel | Travel Resources and Archive17 September 2007  Government in bid to 'smarten up' UK hotels
The government is aiming to get an increased number of hotels listed under the country's national tourist accommodation star-grading scheme, it has been announced.As part of the plans to capitalise on the games, which will see millions of overseas visitors head to the capital, the UK tourism... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel | Travel Resources and Archive17 September 2007  Waiter Race in Belgium
Keep your aprons on for the annual Brussels Waiter Race in Esplanade du Cinquantenaire.Taking place this year from September 22nd - 23rd, this race of maitre d's and sommeliers is for professionals only, events site What's On When reports.However, if you are in Brussels to be waited on rather than... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel17 September 2007  Costa Del Sol "popular with newlyweds"
Love's young dream looks to be taking up residency in Spain as an increasing number of couples opt to get married on the Costa Del Sol.Sur, the newspaper for southern Spain, reports that wedding tourists are one of the most upcoming type of visitor to the area, with couples looking to celebrate... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Speciality Travel13 September 2007  Isle of Wight sees 'September record' for cruise ship visits
The number of cruise ships visiting the holiday destination of the Isle of Wight this September has reached record figures, it has been reported.With the MS Astor, MS Bremen, MS Deutschland and MS Saga Rose having visited or due to visit the island this month, the Isle of Wight will welcome visitors... [more]


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