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First Surcharges For 20 Years Hit British Tourists In the eighties holiday companies would often meet increased costs by adding a surcharge to their brochure prices. With aviation fuel and oil prices at record highs, the surcharge is making its way back... The Decline of the British Pound Limits Travel for Holidaymakers British tourists are having to re-think how many holidays they can take overseas in a year, as the British pound hits an all time low against the Euro. Summer Holidays 2008 Costing More Earlier this year the predictions for the travel industry's 2008 fortunes included that holiday prices would rise steeply. And the predictions have been right... Tourists Ignoring Financial Worries There's warnings of a recession in both the US and Europe, and money experts are advising people to save for a rainy day. But for the British it's a sunshine holiday they want - and forget the rainy day! Budget Skiing and Vacation Packages It's a sad time for skiiers - it's summertime! But they can cheer themselves up thinking of all the great ski destinations they can visit for the 2008/9 season in the US and Europe! Malta Holidays Change Marketing Strategies Malta has been promoting itself as a holiday island for some years, but is taking new marketing initiatives to reach an audience that might not have considered a holiday in Malta before. Ashes To Ashes - Heating The Tourist Dollar Looking for something different in your holiday this year - some fun, a touch of danger, and education for the kids all in one? Head for a volcano! Holidays in Malta - The Reasons Why Considering a holiday in Malta instead of Spain or Florida? There's good reasons to think that Malta could be just as good... 2008 Holidays Are Still Packaged Up The new age for travel is well and truly here, and anyone with internet access can book their own holiday. But the traditional package holiday is still going strong, even in 2008. Early Easter Means Early Travel Easter came early this year, and good numbers of tourists have helped calm an uncertain travel market with the economy slowing down. Cruising - Luxury Gigayacht Announced Cruising is increasingly popular around the Caribbean and Mediterranean - but for the ultra rich nothing beats a new yacht built in Monaco that can cruise the world in comfort. 2008 Holidays Not Hit By Economy - Yet Confidence in the economy is low in most European countries, and with oil prices high and property prices slipping, the holidays market is so far remarkably resilient to a turndown. Monetary Conversions of No Concern to Spanish Tourism Spanish tourism officials anticipate a rise in British tourists in spite of the pound doing poorly against the euro. Parts of Spain, including the Balearic Islands have been popular tourist destinations for decades. This isn't expected to falter any time soon. Ski Holiday Prices On A Hike The 2008 ski season is over, and research shows a steep rise in the cost of a typical ski holiday, and 2009 could see higher prices again. Irish give Spring Break Trade A Bounce With an economic downturn in both Europe and the U.S., and sterling and the dollar weak against the Euro, the European holidays market has an anxious year ahead. But high numbers of Irish tourists over Easter has helped boost confidence. Apres-Ski USA 2008 The ski season's finished - but what happens to the popular winter holiday destinations when the snow melts away? Travel Safety and Security The holiday season is upon us - and as millions of tourists prepare for their hard earned summer holidays, criminal gangs prepare for rich pickings from those who relax just a little too much... Star Studded Holiday Resorts Celebrities are often in the press visiting their favourrite holiday destinations, and if you're undecided about where to take a summer holiday this year, looking at where the celebrities holiday could give you some ideas. Speeding Skiers Face Jail Time Advanced ski equipment allowing skiers more speed and a more carefree attitude has led to more accidents - including deaths - on the ski slopes in both Northern America and Europe. Some U.S. resorts are going to take speeding skiers to court... Scottish Tourists Boost Euro 2008 Holidays The European travel trade has got off to a brisk start for the first quarter of 2008, with Scots escaping their chilly winter for warmer climes in record numbers. Internet Shakes Up The Travel Market Traditional travel agents are in decline as more and more people book their own holidays - and with the internet providing all the details a travel agent can, the internet's share of the holiday market goes from strength to strength. Top 5 Holiday Destinations for the United Kingdom The British have been booking their summer holidays in earnest, and favourite destinations include Florida and the Canary Islands. Resorts Vs. Snowboarding: A Conflict of Interest? Snowboarding is banned by some ski resorts as simply too dangerous to mix with families skiing - but some US resorts are relenting and allowing the snowboarders equal access. When East Goes South East Midlands airport's recent reports confirm that the rush for winter holidays and booking summer holidays early isn't confined to one area of the UK, and East Midlanders are flying south to get some winter sunshine! Flying Start For 2008 Holidays The travel industry has got off to a flying start for 2008, with some on-line travel companies reporting a near 20 per cent rise compared to 2007. 2008 Holiday Prices Go Up Predictions for 2008 include that holiday prices will rise steeply, and the travel companies say higher priced oil and aviation fuel is to blame. Travel analysts say it's because holiday companies have merged and putting less holidays up for sale compared to recent years. Hotel Chain Expands to Spain Travelodge in the UK has operated a successful business model, and is now expanding to Spain. 2008 Ski Holidays Price Rocket Ski holidays for the 2008 skiing season are the most expensive ever. Given that 2007 was a poor year it's come as a surprise to some travel analysts.. Another Airline Joins 2008 Fight For Malta's Skies The battle for Malta's tourist was fierce in 2007, and a newcomer to the market is helping to ensure 2008 air fares will stay low. Ski Holidays Look Cool For 2008 The ski season is upon us, and some resorts are already booked out for the 2007/8 season. Despite early snow falls, the resorts are taking no chances and have invested heavily to make sure 2008 ski holidays are the best ever. More Brits Head to the Slopes For 2008 Winter Skiing With over a million ski holidays taken by the British this year, the new 2007/8 season looks a promising one with early snow in ski destinations like Austria and Andorra. Online Booking Changing the Way People Travel Holidays and business trips have gone through a revolution in recent years, extending consumer choice and bringing down prices. When You're a Tourist, Mind Your Manners Tourism is vital to many economies, but sometimes it comes at a price... Non Arrival Sparks Malta Cheap Flight Worry A no-frills airline claims no flight was scheduled recently for a flight that didn't arrive, while others claim it might have been cancelled due to a lack of passenegers. The holiday island of Malta is hoping that cheap flights will produce an upswing in visitors for 2007, and concern has been expressed. Malta Air Show 2007 The Maltese 2007 International Malta Air Show is set for the weekend of September 22 and 23 this year. Some Malta residents have expressed worries at noise levels and public safety... Holiday Company Expands 2007 Winter Program in Malta In a surprise move Malta has been chosen as a destination for a UK holiday company to increase availability. Holiday Island Malta In Top Safe Travel Locations A US travel expert has included the holiday island of Malta among the top travel destinations for safety. Malta Reaches Top 5 Safe World Locations In a recent report by a travel expert, Malta is viewed as one of the safest locations in the world. Monaco Yachts Attract Royalty and Multi-Millionaires The 2006 Monaco Yacht Show enjoyed a record attendance. Royals and multi millionaire businessmen were the prime target audience, and the yachts were up to the occasion. Malta Plans To Boost Tourist Numbers The Malta Tourism Authority has set a target for the island of one and a half million tourists a year by the year 2009. With a record of missed targets, those in the island's holiday industry are hoping it's more than just wishful thinking. Med Island Defends Tourists Visitors to the Mediterranean are often confronted in their holiday resort by timeshare reps, and for some it can spoil a hard earned break. Malta is leading the fight to reclaim the streets for the tourist...

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