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14 November 2007  Israel readies for more tourists
Israel's tourism ministry has stated it expects that 200,000 visitors will arrive from Britain over the course of 2008, a 15 per cent increase on this year. Speaking at the World Travel Market exhibition in London, Tourism Ministry director general Shaul Zemach stated that new Thomsonfly low-cost... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Travel Research13 November 2007  Brits 'spend more on online travel'
British tourists spend more money on booking travel via the internet than any other European country, it has been suggested.Speaking at a seminar earlier this month, Amy Scarth, head of research for EyeTravel, reported that Britain accounts for just over a third (34 per cent) of all expenditure on... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Travel Resources and Archive13 November 2007  Families 'looking to adventure holidays'
More families and older people are looking to go on adventure holidays, an industry expert has reported.According to Matt Hodgson, manager of Travel Nation, these types of breaks, such as around-the-world trips, still mainly appeal to younger people under the age of 30, however an increasing number... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel13 November 2007  Australia 'wins top tourism title'
Australia was yesterday named as the world's top tourism country 'brand' for the second year in a row.Contributing to the nation's success was the range of holiday experiences that can be undertaken there, the report stated.The Country Brand Index also ranked the region as number one for outdoor... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Travel Research12 November 2007  UK tourists 'support' environmentally-friendly hotels
The hotel sector is underestimating holidaymakers' desires to stay in accommodation which has an environmentally-friendly ethos, it has emerged.In a study carried out by Taylor Nelson Sofres, over 40 per cent of tourists from Britain and the United States claim that they would pick a 'green' hotel... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Speciality Travel12 November 2007  British tourists are 'model for the world'
British holidaymakers are to play a vital role in the development of the global travel industry, it has been suggested.A report released by Travel Market indicates that Britons are leading the way in terms of searching for the best deals on holidays and travelling to new locations, reports Travel... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Travel Resources and Archive12 November 2007  Steve Irwin zoo wins tourism award
A zoo founded by the late Steve Irwin has won a major tourist accolade, it has been revealed.Australia Zoo, which was created by the wildlife presenter in 1992, was named as Queensland's main visitor attraction in the state's annual tourism awards ceremony.Desley Boyle, tourism minister for... [more]


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Filed under: Travel Research | Travel Resources and Archive09 November 2007  Historical Turkish area undergoing facelift
A historical and cultural corner of Ankara is set to be restored in order to bring the place back to life.The Altindag Municipality has started rejuvenating the streets surrounding the Turkish city's citadel with the hope of making the area more appealing to visitors, reports Today's Zaman. Can and... [more]


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Filed under: Destinations | Travel Research09 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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