We used the Underground to get around London a lot on our most recent trip. I find it unnerving. The New York City subway and the Paris Metro don’t faze me in the least, but there’s something about the deep descents and the constant crush of commuters pressing always to the left instead of the [...]
Source: Tips from The T List on 6th September 2010, 2:55am Read more...
Agent feedback prompts upgrade to Topdeck website
Agents identified simplicity and functionality as the key elements of a good website and in response, Topdeck has launched a revamped www.topdeck.travel, catering specifically for the needs of agents.
Source: E-Travel Blackboard on 6th September 2010, 12:00am Read more...
Indonesia timeline
A chronology of key events
Source: BBC News - Airlines on 5th September 2010, 10:13pm Read more...
Dahlias & Fish Sculptures at Cragside House Gardens, Northumberland
Today we visited Cragside House gardens, owned by the National Trust, near Rothbury in Northumberland. I love the Formal Garden and after the wonderful display of tulips there last Spring, I thought that a visit in early September might be a bit of an anticlimax. However the garden was as beautiful as ever. The dahlias [...] Dahlias & Fish Sculptures at Cragside House Gardens, Northumberland
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Source: Tips from The T List on 4th September 2010, 10:48pm Read more...
In the diary: San Sebastián Film Festival
SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL
When? 17–25 September
Where? San Sebastián, Spain
What? Cannes‘ cooler, smaller counterpart, the San Sebastián Film Festival is a perfect blend of arthouse and Hollywood, set in a beautiful sandy bay that is also home to some of Spain’s best food and wine.
Style Lights, camera, tapas
Setting Elegant Basque bay
Event highlights The Donostia [...]
Source: Tips from The T List on 4th September 2010, 7:00am Read more...
Hotel of the Week: Astoria7
Foodie movie fans will be descending on Spain’s Michelin-studded San Sebastián’s later this month for its annual film festival. Where will they stay? At film-star-themed Astoria7 on the city’s shores, of course…
Style Film-star fabulous
Setting Foodie-friendly San Sebastián
Why this week? The sun is still shining over in Spain, plus you never need an excuse for a [...]
Source: Tips from The T List on 3rd September 2010, 7:42pm Read more...
Atelier Sul Mare, Sicily’s Art Hotel
An hour from Palermo, sits Castel De Tusa. Along the coast (a tiny walk from the train station) is Atelier Sul Mare, the most wonderful hotel I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in and it has to be one of the best hotels in Sicily. I’m still sad that I ever had to leave. [...] Atelier Sul Mare, Sicily’s Art Hotel
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Source: Tips from The T List on 3rd September 2010, 6:12pm Read more...
La Manga promises to help Barwell customers
La Manga Club in Spain has vowed to work with customers who had forward bookings with failed tour op ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette - Operator News on 3rd September 2010, 4:03pm Read more...
La Manga promises to help Barwell customers
La Manga Club in Spain has vowed to work with customers who had forward bookings with failed tour op ...
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Tui Travel shakes up senior UK management
Three Tui Travel UK directors are to leave their positions as part of a major shake-up of the tour o ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette on 3rd September 2010, 3:39pm Read more...
Tui Travel shakes up senior UK management
Three Tui Travel UK directors are to leave their positions as part of a major shake-up of the tour o ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette - Operator News on 3rd September 2010, 3:39pm Read more...
Attraction World misses £60m goal
Attraction World has hit out at the “poor performance” of independent agents, as it reve ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette - Operator News on 3rd September 2010, 3:12pm Read more...
Will Destination Direct Marketing be the biggest result of innovation in mobile, social media and location technology?
We’re heading into the perfect storm of social media, location technology and mobile. These technologies are combining to provide another wave of change in how consumers choose their destination, buy their travel and decide where to spend their hard earned cash during their trip.
Source: eyeforTravel on 3rd September 2010, 1:19pm Read more...
Top 4 reasons your restaurant, hotel, inn should buy a new iPod
Apple has introduced a slew of new products in their annual iPod makeover. This year however, it’s really time for more than just the back to school kids to pay attention. Here are the four most important reasons why your tourism business should invest in a new iPod and benefit from understanding the possibilities of [...]
Source: Tips from The T List on 3rd September 2010, 12:59pm Read more...
Welcome to Florida, baby: online videos help travellers with youngsters
Travelling with a baby is never easy, but agents can help parents going to Florida following the lau ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette on 3rd September 2010, 11:54am Read more...
How are mobile travel queries growing on Google in Europe?
In-Depth: Interview with Stephany van Willigenburg, business development manager, Mobile EMEA, Google
Source: eyeforTravel on 3rd September 2010, 11:31am Read more...
Have leisure travellers stopped shopping for the best value?
Leisure travel average daily rate (ADR) has shown positive growth for the first time globally since the recession hit, increasing just over +1%, according to July’s The Pegasus View from Pegasus Solutions.
Source: eyeforTravel on 3rd September 2010, 11:13am Read more...
Amadeus introduces new customisable car rental booking engine
Amadeus has introduced a new booking solution for online players, using Amadeus Cars Plus XML technology.
Source: eyeforTravel on 3rd September 2010, 10:55am Read more...
BEST beats its training target
Escorted tours group BEST has increased its target for the number of agents signing up to its traini ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette - Operator News on 3rd September 2010, 9:33am Read more...
BEST beats its training target
Escorted tours group BEST has increased its target for the number of agents signing up to its traini ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette on 3rd September 2010, 9:33am Read more...
Enchanting tempted by UK move
Enchanting Travels has its sights set on the UK market.The tailor-made specialist already has office ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette - Operator News on 3rd September 2010, 9:23am Read more...
Enchanting tempted by UK move
Enchanting Travels has its sights set on the UK market.The tailor-made specialist already has office ...
Source: Travel Trade Gazette on 3rd September 2010, 9:23am Read more...
Big Cliffs in Croaghaun, County Mayo Ireland
Europe has some fantastic scenery, without a doubt. The beautiful blue Mediterranean, the incredible architecture of Prague, the snow peaks of Switzerland. Ireland is a green (and wet) paradise in itself, but today I’ve got a great hiking suggestion but only for those with good fitness and good boots: The Cliffs of Croaghaun. So if you’re [...] Big Cliffs in Croaghaun, County Mayo Ireland
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Source: Tips from The T List on 3rd September 2010, 9:16am Read more...
Listen up: TuneSmith’s musical recommendations for September
To play us out of the summer, our TuneSmith, Rob Wood, selects the sounds of September. This month: dad-friendly dance and the awe-inspiring Terry Callier…
ALBUM OF THE MONTH
We Can’t Fly by Aeroplane
When? You aren’t on the guest list any more
Why? This is the only licence to dance you need
Upon reaching a certain age, [...]
Source: Tips from The T List on 3rd September 2010, 9:00am Read more...
Travel Counsellors exits the US
Managing director Steve Byrne has confirmed Travel Counsellors has, ‘in effect’, closed its US arm.
Source: E-TID on 3rd September 2010, 1:00am Read more...
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