Archive for July, 2005

Virgin Atlantic Extends Twilight Check In Service For Gatwick Passengers

Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce the success of its Twilight Check In at Gatwick Airport, which allows passengers to check in for their morning flight between midday and 9pm the day before at their leisure, enabling them to move quickly through the airport on the day of departure. Wednesday, July 20th, 2005

Several Members Of Small Luxury Hotels Lead Travel + Leisure's World's Best List

Several members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World took top honors as Travel + Leisure Magazine, America’s utmost authority on world travel, released their 10th Annual World’s Best Survey. Wednesday, July 20th, 2005

Sheraton Park Tower Bids For 2012 Olympic Games

To celebrate London’s Olympic win, the Sheraton Park Tower hotel, Knightsbridge, has already created Olympic packages for visitors to London in 2012 for the Olympic games, from 27 July till 12 August 2012.Wednesday, July 20th, 2005

The .travel Registry and WTO agree on priority right

The .travel Registry, in cooperation with the World Tourism Organization, has affirmed a priority right to the nations of the world to register their respective country, cities, and place names in the .travel Registry.Tuesday, July 19th, 2005

Vitoria: Green City

Last month Vitoria became a full member of the worldwide club of green cities, following the signing of the Green City Declaration; a plea against planetary decay and climate change, during the World Environment Day, which was held in San Francisco and sponsored by the Environment Programme of the United Nations.Monday, July 18th, 2005

TrackitBack.co.uk Prevents Lost Passport Panic

Trackitback is a range of unique identification labels that offers a lifetime protection against passport and gadget loss. The perfect way to protect your family’s passports at this time of year. They can be purchased for just £9.85 each from www.trackitback.co.uk.Friday, July 15th, 2005

In the Footsteps of 'Braveheart'

This year marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Scottish hero William Wallace: immortalised as ‘Braveheart’ on film and in legend. Brian Pedley, UK based travel writer tours Wallace country – the mediaeval city of Stirling and the pastoral Borders south of Edinburgh – and discovers some of the special events planned in Scotland and London.Friday, July 15th, 2005

Travel Industry Unites Against Proposed Aviation Tax

Following the G8 summit last week, travel industry associations are continuing their united opposition to a proposed new aviation tax to fund development in poor countries. The group says aid for developing countries is laudable, but funding it through a new tax on aviation is misguided and counterproductive.Friday, July 15th, 2005

Back to the Future - Hilton Sydney Welcomes First Guest for the Second Time

Sydney, Australia - He was the first person to dine at the hotel’s San Francisco Grill when Hilton Sydney opened its doors in 1975 and he was the last person to swipe his card there when it closed 27 years later. Today, 69 year old Ray Louis is back, this time as the first guest to check in to the all-new Hilton Sydney. Friday, July 15th, 2005

Getting The Family Holiday Spirit At Haven's Devon Cliffs

Devon Cliffs, Haven’s flagship resort in Devon may not be the perfect holiday spot if you are planning a bit of ghost hunting.Friday, July 15th, 2005





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