All posts tagged Economy
Financial climate forces hotel rates down in UK
A global report has revealed that hotel prices in the UK are stagnating. The research suggests that the cost of a nights stay in a major city hotel can show the country’s economic health. Growing economies such as Brazil, Russia, …
Air tax damaging to the UK economy
Removing Air Passenger Duty would result in an additional 91,000 British jobs being created and £4.2 billion added to the economy in 12 months, it has been revealed. The
Travel and tourism to boost UK economy in 2012
The UK will be increasingly reliant on travel and tourism in 2012 as jobs and economic growth in the sector outstrip the wider economy. According to a report released
Financial crisis for tour operator Thomas Cook
British tour operator Thomas Cook is struggling for survival after the number of bookings had fallen and fears the company are having difficultly repaying
Healthy growth of international tourism in first half of 2011
International tourism grew by almost 5% in the first half of 2011, totalling a new record of 440 million arrivals. Results confirm that, in spite of multiple challenges,
As UK Travel Companies Close, High-End Operators Take Their Place
The collapse of travel firm Sun 4 U has raised questions for thousands of British holidayers. With over one-thousand travellers facing extra fees and accommodation expenses due to
Could Travel Bridge Vietnam’s Economic Gaps with the West?
Over the last decade, Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia's most accessible and exciting travel and leisure destinations. It's an unusual development, particularly as the country was
Could Travel Company Bankruptcy Ruin Britain’s Holiday Season?
With the holiday season fast approaching, thousands of Britons are planning getaways to various overseas locales. Traditionally, British families have opted to use a travel agent to book
Has Shanghai’s Rapid Development Hurt Traditional Tourist Sites?
Just twenty years ago, Shanghai's bustling central business district was made up of small processing plants and farming communities. Today, Pudong is home to some of the world's
















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