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travel news - January 2007
Hotel chain targets blossoming Bulgaria
January 31 2007
Bulgaria's status as a major player in the European tourism market has been reconfirmed with news that a major hotel chain is looking to set up base in the country.
Dubai airport scoops award
January 31 2007
Dubai International Airport has been recognised by readers of Business Traveller as the best airport in the Middle East and Africa.
Holidaymakers seduced by Africa
January 30 2007
Africa's tourism industry enjoyed a growth rate of 8.1 per cent in 2006, dwarfing the international average of 4.5 per cent.
Tunisia in new tourism strategy
January 30 2007
The Tunisian government is developing the country's tourism industry to meet the changing demands of visitors, media reports suggest.
Florida set for Super Bowl boost
January 30 2007
As excitement builds in advance of Super Bowl XLI in Florida, tourism officials are hoping the event will have a positive long-term impact.
Egypt contests plans for new Wonders list
January 29 2007
A project conceived to come up with a new list of the Seven Wonders of the World has prompted a contemptuous response from Egypt.
Portugal's coastline set for bright future
January 29 2007
Tourists in Portugal can look forward to first-rate beach holidays for years to come as a result of major funding from the government.
Jade's passage to India?
January 26 2007
Big Brother star Jade Goody is set to travel to India to try to make peace following her recent comments during Big Brother.
History and holidays in Mexico
January 26 2007
Tourists looking for a mixture of sun, sea, sand and history should look no further than Mexico, after a 2,500-year-old city was discovered in the Central American country recently.
Mena's Miami sun
January 25 2007
Miami, Florida has hit headlines this week as American Beauty star Mena Suvari was spotted sunbathing topless on the beach.
Valentine's carnival in Venice
January 25 2007
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, the romantic Italian city of Venice could be the ideal destination for lovebirds this year.
Britons flock to Egypt
January 24 2007
The popularity of Egypt as a holiday destination is increasing rapidly, the Egyptian Tourism Authority has said today.
Seek adventure to maximise holiday
January 24 2007
Thrill-seeking travellers are being advised to look for a new challenge on their next trip to make the absolute most of their time away.
Tourism makes Montenegro more appealing
January 24 2007
Property demand in Montenegro has seen a sharp increase, Dream Croatia has said.
January 23 2007
Diamonds from Dubai for Valentine's Day
January 23 2007
With Valentine's Day getting ever closer, it's again time to lavish your loved one with gifts, flowers and the finest getaway that money can buy.
Rocker weds in Canary Islands
January 22 2007
Former Iron Maiden singer Blaze Bayley has announced plans to marry his sweetheart in Gran Canaria.
Spain top for online bookers
January 22 2007
Spain has come out on top in a poll of UK internet users booking a destination abroad for their main 2007 holiday.
Italy named top destination for Americans
January 19 2007
American holidaymakers have chosen Italy as their top international travel destination for the fourth year in succession.
New Kefalonia theory supports Homeric legend
January 19 2007
The popular holiday island of Kefalonia may well have links with the island of Ithaca from Homer's Odysseus.<br/>
Brits holidaying in groups
January 19 2007
Group holidays have traditionally been associated with teenagers and hardcore partygoers but experts within the industry suggest that it is now a vacation format open to everybody.
New record for Malaga airport
January 18 2007
Malaga airport enjoyed yet another hectic year in 2006, with 13,076,252 passengers passing through in total.
Turkey reaches out to new holidaymakers
January 18 2007
A new campaign is underway to inspire undecided holidaymakers to spend a couple of weeks in Turkey this summer.
Tourist discovers the real Cyprus
January 18 2007
Cyprus is a giant of the European tourism industry and, despite a relatively subdued 2006, early estimates for 2007 suggest that it is a country on the up.
Brits already snapping up summer bargains
January 17 2007
There is nothing like the excitement of an impending holiday to lighten the mood during the dark and miserable mornings of January, as demonstrated by the booking habits of millions of Brits.
Portugal 'ideal for golf fanatics'
January 17 2007
Portugal's reputation as one of the world's very best golf destinations is hardly a secret and tourism officials claim that conditions will only improve in the years ahead.
Britain's wealthiest workers heading to the beach
January 16 2007
Some of Britain's top earners are planning to head overseas in the coming weeks as they splash out on a new home.
New golf course for Tunisia
January 16 2007
Tunisia has been dubbed a genuine "golf destination" after gaining its 13th 18-hole course.
'3 Like Home' benefits holidaymakers in Italy
January 16 2007
In a move that is set to send shockwaves through the mobile phone industry, mobile media company 3 has launched an initiative that will "put an end to the international roaming rip-off".
Bulgaria attracts record number of visitors
January 15 2007
Last year was a record year for Bulgaria with more than five million overseas tourists enjoying their holidays there.
Dubai welcomes 6.3 million hotel guests
January 15 2007
Dubai welcomed an astonishing 6.3 million tourists to its hotels and apartments in 2006, representing an increase of 228 per cent since 1996.
Lake Nakuru draws tourists to Kenya
January 12 2007
Kenya is continuing to delight visitors from around the world with its spectacular Lake Najuru National Park.
Costa del Sol remains holiday hit
January 12 2007
The Costa del Sol, traditionally one of Europe's most popular and advanced holiday hotspots, remains a strong favourite with European travellers.
Relaxation on the Nile
January 11 2007
In their book, Unforgettable Things To Do Before You Die, travel writers Steve Watkins and Clare Jones have put together a truly magical list of outstanding holiday ideas.
Praise for the 'real' Tenerife
January 11 2007
Tenerife is packed full of wondrous charms that too many Brits fail to acknowledge, according to one travel writer.
Surfers congregate in Florida
January 11 2007
A major surfing competition will come to an end in Florida today, when one talented athlete walks away with a cheque for $75,000.
Lisbon prepares for major tourism summit
January 10 2007
In May this year, Portugal will welcome some of the most important figures from the world of tourism when Lisbon hosts the seventh Global Travel & Tourism Summit.
South Africa's beaches 'cleaner this year'
January 10 2007
A Christmas clean-up of the beaches in South Africa has set the stage for another successful holiday season.
Escaping the winter chill
January 9 2007
Dark mornings, the perennial threat of catching a cold and the guarantee of windy and rainy conditions are driving millions of Brits overseas in search of sunnier conditions.
Lanzarote "perfect all-year-round"
January 9 2007
Lanzarote, which was recently highlighted as one of Jet2.com's top holiday destinations for 2007, has been dubbed "perfect all-year-round".
Beyonce and Jay-Z eye Dominican Republic
January 9 2007
Showbiz couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are reportedly thinking of buying a house in the Dominican Republic having enjoyed an extended vacation there.
Florida getaway for football star
January 8 2007
Florida has long appealed to both sun-seekers and those looking for family entertainment and now a famous face from the football season has added his name to the state's long list of fans.
Beach spots top for 2007
January 8 2007
The Christmas decorations may be barely back in their boxes but already numerous Britons will be thinking about where to go for their summer holiday.<br/>
Bulgaria attracting overseas investors
January 5 2007
Bulgaria's accession to the European Union is already driving the country's economy, as foreign investors pour huge sums of money into building projects.
Kenya to delight tourists in 2007
January 5 2007
Kenya's blossoming tourism industry is set to enjoy a bumper 2007 as visitors flock to the African nation from around the world.
Dubai courts tourists with shopping festival
January 5 2007
Shopaholics from around the world are currently revelling in self-indulgent fantasy, as they battle for bargains at the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Lager louts 'biggest holiday annoyance'
January 4 2007
The presence of lager louts around popular holiday resorts is the most annoying thing that British holidaymakers have to contend with.
Lifetime of free travel for Portugal train baby
January 4 2007
A girl born on a train travelling through Portugal has been offered free rail travel throughout her lifetime.
Sandy beaches drive Monarch's success
January 3 2007
Monarch Airlines carried a staggering 3.2 million passengers in 2006, largely as a result of demand for beach holidays in some of Europe's most popular resorts.
Airline champions surfing in Lanzarote
January 3 2007
Jet2, one of the UK's leading low-cost airlines, has cited surfing in Lanzarote as one of its top recommendations for a holiday this year.
Major price cuts on Spanish holidays
January 3 2007
Brits have been advised that they could make considerable savings this year by taking a holiday in Spain.
Bulgaria prepares for summer boom
January 2 2007
Travel experts are expecting a considerable rise in the number of tourists visiting Bulgaria this year following the country's accession to the European Union.
English lessons for Algarve taxi drivers
January 2 2007
Brits holidaying in the Algarve this summer may find they are greeted by taxi drivers with an extraordinarily good grasp of English.
