Tourism Trends News Page 14
Vienna Airport: April 2012 with 9.5% increase in passengers
The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport rose 9.5% year-on-year to 1,889,786 in April 2012.
Dark Tourism to be examined at University of Central Lancashire
Students at the University of Central Lancashire are to be offered a course in Dark Tourism – examining why people travel to sites associated with death. The Institute for Dark Tourism Research will examine the fascination with sites such as Auschwitz and Ground Zero.
Half of Britons want ‘adult only’ flights
A new poll by flight comparison website Jetcost.co.uk has revealed that over half of Britons would be in favour of the introduction of ‘adult-only’ flights; with ‘loud children’ topping the chart of in-flight annoyances.
84.5% growth for French e-travel provider in 2011
Planetveo.com, a bespoke travel designer, looks at 2011 and reveals its expectations for 2012. Fair weather ahead for this tourism company: expansion and recruitment are in the works for this promising new year.
Central America forecasts a good year for the cruise market
The seven Central American countries (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama) are becoming increasingly popular cruise destinations, as shown by the latest data released. The Belize Tourist Board (BTB) has announced that the country received more than 727,000 cruise passengers in 2011, and expects an increase in 2012, as more travellers may be interested in exploring destinations in the Mayan World, such as Belize.
Love isn’t in the air for British passengers
As airlines test new “social seating” software which enables travellers to browse fellow passengers’ Facebook or LinkedIn profiles in order to choose their ideal neighbour, HolidayExtras.com customers give the concept a big thumbs-down.
Sustainable growth of Asia-Pacific economies through air travel
Over 24 million jobs and $470 billion in GDP in the Asia-Pacific region are supported by aviation, according to a new report released today at the Aviation and Environment Summit in Geneva. The report, Aviation: benefits beyond borders, was produced by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and Oxford Economics. It outlines an industry that plays a larger role in both the Asia-Pacific and global economy than many would expect.
Rising gas prices concern for travellers, travel industry this summer
With the price of crude oil continuing to rise, travellers could alter vacation plans to control summer vacation costs and business travelers will travel less, according to a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association.
Easter getaway for 3.4m Heathrow passengers
Heathrow is preparing for its busiest seven days of the year so far, with more than 1.6 million passengers expected to pass through its doors in the first week of the Easter school holidays alone (Friday 30 March to Friday 6 April).
British pursuit of healthy holidays increases
The days of fly and flop holidays seems to be out the window as 94% of people now seek holidays to pursue health and fitness. The Body Holiday *survey commissioned by Health and Fitness Travel, experts in tailor-made active and wellness holidays worldwide found that 85% of Brits are now willing to try a health and fitness holiday to improve their body and mind.
Middle East cruise tourism on crest of a development wave
According to Reed Travel Exhibitions, the organisers of Arabian Travel Market, the expansion of regional facilities and the associated potential increase in revenue from tourism will provide a catalyst for further port development throughout the Gulf.
Melbourne Airport’s international passenger numbers continue to grow
International passengers at Melbourne Airport continued to grow strongly, increasing by 5.8 per cent or an additional 36,556 passengers compared to January 2011 and taking total international passengers to 667,535 for the month.