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Online toolkit set to help hotels reduce energy footprint and costs
Following three years of testing and extensive research, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and its partners have launched an online tool to help hotels evaluate their energy consumption and assist in improving their energy management and cutting costs.
Parents admit holidaying without their kids is more enjoyable
A recent survey by flight comparison site Skyscanner has revealed that a depressing 97% of parents say that they are no longer free to travel as they please due to the restrictions that travelling with children brings.
Washington monuments closed following earthquake
The United States National Park Service has temporarily closed the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and the Old Post Office Tower. The decision was taken following as a precaution following an earthquake in Washington DC area earlier this week.
TDS announces simple steps to a seamless passport renewal
With travel documentation now required not only for global travel, but also for travel to areas formerly exempt from United States passport requirements, such as Canada and Mexico, it is more critical than ever before to maintain an up-to-date passport.
Directline holidays reveals Brits’ summer hot spots: Cyprus and Corfu
Britons’ favourite sunshine island, Majorca, is being given a run for its money by Cyprus and Corfu this summer according to online travel agency Directline Holidays www.directline-holidays.co.uk
Green Globe partner, Heritage, receives UNWTO affiliation
California - The Heritage Environmental Management Company (Heritage) has become one of only two environmental certification standards worldwide to be affiliated to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), it was announced today.
Visit Britain: UK Top50 App launched
New figures released by VisitBritain today show that nearly 20 million overseas visitors used a mobile phone when in the UK during 2010.
New England: A Star student destination!
A level results are looming – and then what? How about crossing the pond, as more than 8,000 British students did last year.
Holidays to Turkey are increasingly popular with tourists
According to ULookUBook.com, Turkey is fast becoming a top tourist destination; this insider knowledge has been backed up by figures published by the Turkish government.
Phuket arrivals forecast to top four million in 2011
With tourism numbers surging, Phuket Airport is expecting a record four million passenger arrivals this year.
British tourists to Tenerife up in 2011
Recent data shows that Tenerife holidays have been particularly popular in 2011; Travelmatch.co.uk says this owes to the island’s great weather and lovely hotels
Brussels Airport: 8.6 million passengers in the first half of the year, growth of 12.1%
During the first six months of 2011 Brussels Airport welcomed a total of 8.6 million passengers. Compared with the 7.7 million passengers who used Brussels Airport during the first half of 2010, this represents growth of 12.1%.