Tourist Ban for Indian Islands »
The Indian government has placed a ban on tourism in two of its islands over fears of locals catching diseases. A buffer zone has been implemented around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in an attempt to increase safety for the threatened Jarawa tribe. An expensive beach resort has also been closed in an attempt to [...]
Malaysian Airlines Travel Fair 2010 »
The Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair (MATF’10) is back again this year much to the delight of travel enthusiast around the world. This year travelers can get up to 75% discounts on airfares and great deals to 49 destinations around the world. 2010 will be the seventh year the MATF is running.
Western World Advises Travelers to Stay Away From India »
The western world has issued a warning to all travellers heading to India in the immediate future after Saturday’s blasts at a popular tourist location in Pune. The UK, US and Australia have all renewed their travel advisories against India, and encouraged tourists to stay away from the area until the drama has settled down.
Singapore Tourism Surge Predicted in 2010 »
Singapore has reacted to calls that their tourism will skyrocket in 2010, with the opening of two new major travel resorts. Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands have both recently opened in the Asian Country to aid its expected influx in tourists over the next year.
Rudd Govt. Aims to Boost Regional Airports »
Good news for Australian tourism with the Rudd government in a battle to improve regional travel by refurbishing local airports facilities, and making the destinations more attractive for airlines.
World Cup Guests Encouraged to Get Travel Insurance »
Travel officials have warned football fans to ensure they have travel insurance before heading to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup next summer. With an abundance of violence surrounding sporting events such as this, it comes as no surprise to hear warning like these in recent times.
20-Cent-a-Night Hotel Beds »
Just when you thought budget accommodation couldn’t get any cheaper, it does! The new low cost Tune Hotel in Malaysia, is now charging as little as 20 cents a night for a single room with its own shower and bathroom facilities.
Consumer Confidence Returns with International Holidays on the Rise »
Travel website www.travel.com.au has reported that families flock overseas for their holidays. International holidays are back on the agenda according to full service travel agency travel.com.au, with bookings showing significant growth in the number of families opting for overseas destinations these September school holidays.
Hotel Guests Want More Than A Room »
A new survey by Melbourne’s Hotel Windsor has revealed that a majority of guests say exorbitant mark-ups on mini-bar items are the most annoying aspect of a hotel stay, followed by sub-standard room amenities and inferior service and expensive food in hotel restaurants.
Hayman’s Glenn Bacon wins award »
The Hayman Island’s executive chef, Glenn Bacon has been named as the Hotel Executive Chef of the Year at the 2009 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence.