Tourism
TourismEnvironment friendly tourism promoted at London travel fair
The world's largest travel fair opened this week in London with a strong focus on green issues highlighting the ever-increasing pressure on the tourism industry to promote environmentally friendly ways of seeing the world.
EU low cost airlines accused of “misleading web info”
The European Union consumer protection chief has accused low-cost airlines of obscuring the true price of airfare. The carriers were given four months to change their advertising practices or face restrictions on their Web sites.
Environment friendly tourism promoted at London travel fair
The world's largest travel fair opened this week in London with a strong focus on green issues highlighting the ever-increasing pressure on the tourism industry to promote environmentally friendly ways of seeing the world.
Lack of funds grounds Brazil's third largest airline
Brazil's third-biggest airline, BRA, has suspended operations and sent home almost all its 1.100 employees after hitting financial difficulties. It comes after more than a year of crisis in the country's aviation industry and the near-collapse of Varig, the former flag-carrier that is now a subsidiary of Gol, the second-biggest operator.
“Grand Voyager” opens cruise season in Punta del Este
Uruguay's main international sea resort Punta del Este inaugurated on Tuesday the 2007/08 cruise season with the arrival of “Grand Voyager” and 900 tourists. Local operators and officials are encouraged by what they consider promises to be an “exceptional cruise season”.
LAN orders record 32 Dreamliners 787 and two B777
Boeing said Monday it had struck a multibillion-dollar deal with Chile's LAN Airlines that includes 32 787 Dreamliners, the largest order for its new plane in Latin America. The order includes 26 of the fuel-efficient Dreamliners and six more leased from International Lease Finance Corp.
Luxury hotel to open in December in Chile's Easter Island
Officials from Posada de Mike Rapu, Explora's new luxury hotel on Chile's Easter Island, confirmed that it will open on December 15. Demand has been high: the hotel is almost completely booked through the remainder of the year.
FIFA confirms Brazil as host of 2014 men's World Cup of soccer
Brazil was confirmed as host of the 2014 men's World Cup on Tuesday, marking the first time since 1950 that the privilege has been bestowed on the country that calls itself “the land of the football boot.”
Tourism promotes understanding among cultures says UN
Tourism can play a key role in advancing understanding among cultures, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday.
Falklands' airbridge with “premium economy” seats
Civilians traveling on the Brize Norton-Falkland Islands RAF airbridge will have access to “premium economy” seats for the price of 3.091 pound sterling return.
