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Skyscanner reveals five former disaster destinations that are on the up
Cheap fights comparison site Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) introduces five destinations that, following serious setbacks from epidemics to natural disasters, are now back on the tourist trail.
Tourists more put off by epidemic than by terrorist attack
Skyscanner reports consumer confidence in destinations is directly linked to the nature of disaster
Thai tourism resilient despite Bangkok protests
Despite warnings from the British FCO which is currently advising against all but essential travel to Bangkok, cheap flight site Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) can report that tourists have so far not been dissuaded from flying to the Thai capital for their summer holidays.
Airlines slash prices in wake of volcanic disruption
Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.net) encourages travellers to bag a bargain as airlines initiate a frenzy of special offers to support UK consumers whose holidays may have gone up in smoke.
Brits opt to stay closer to home this May Day, following recent travel chaos
Following massive ash cloud disruption which led to airspace over much of Europe being closed for five days, cheap flight site Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) can reveal that domestic destinations have risen in popularity as May Day bank holiday locations.
Top 5 destinations for volcano voyeurism
Blasting billons of tons of ash and lava 10,000ft into the atmosphere, Iceland’s unpronounceable volcano – Eyjafjallajökull – has grounded all UK flights, a first in aviation history.
30% of UK public think flying ban should be lifted
With thousands of travellers still stranded by the travel chaos caused by the volcanic ash cloud and scrambling to get home, flight site Skyscanner has seen a leap in flight searches to and from the European airports surrounding the periphery of the worst affected areas.
Travellers take action against volcanic ash fall out
Skyscanner flight searches surge as people seek alternative travel arrangements after planes are grounded by volcanic ash.
Skyscanner Flight Trends March 2010: Top 50 Flight Destinations
March 2010 saw Spain hold on to the top three spots and Palma moved up one place to fourth.
Skyscanner reveals Europe’s 10 least travelled capitals
The spread of British bars and chip shops has led to the Britification of Spain’s coastal towns and has eroded the sense of being somewhere new and exotic.
Summer tourists shun Greece: Turkey 159% more popular reports Skyscanner
Turkey is set to take a slice of summer tourists from rival Greece following a recent spate of negative publicity after strikes and rioting hit the troubled country.
Spain on the wane as Skyscanner reveals most popular Easter destinations for Brits
Britain’s love for Spain as a holiday destination may be fading, new data from flight site Skyscanner suggests.