Hertz Gets Boost for Dollar Thrifty Deal
The chances of Hertz Global Holdings winning its bid for smaller rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group were given a boost by Avis Budget Group this week. This comes as the now leading general-use car hire firm in North America announced that it's giving up in the battle. On Tuesday, Avis
by Paul Fenrich June 16th, 2011
Tibet Bans Foreigners for Celebrations Again
On Monday, travel agents in Tibet revealed that overseas travellers will be banned from visiting the region until the end of next month. This will be the second time this year that the region has been closed to foreign tourists. This ban has been put in place to
by Doug Smith June 15th, 2011
Starbucks Camera Voyeur Found Dead in Hotel Room
A Starbucks employee has been found dead in a hotel room after being charged of hiding a camera in the unisex bathroom of the Westfield Brandon Mall, Florida coffee shop to spy on customers. The camera was found last ...
by Charlotte Fellows June 14th, 2011
Insurers Refuse to Cover Bill for Holidaymaker Paralyzed in Turkey
Army engineer Michael Lonergan and his family is facing a £43,000 billion after the underwriter for their travel insurer refused to pay for his hospitalisation and airlift home. The father of 2 was left paralysed from the neck down last Thursday while on the family's first holiday together in
by Jennifer Jones June 13th, 2011
Royal Caribbean to Offer More Cruises from China
Royal Caribbean International executives announced in Shanghai this week that it will begin offering cruises to the Chinese market starting next year. The company will be sending its Voyager of the Seas from Europe in June, where it will feature a range of 4-night to 10-night itineraries. It
by Andrew Bones June 10th, 2011
Travelodge to Offer Virtual Love Making by 2030
Travellers have a whole new world ahead of them at Travelodge come 2030. The budget hotel chain hired engineer and futurologist Ian Pearson to produce a report – The Future of Sleep – to reveal how high-tech contact lenses, ...
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones June 9th, 2011
Rise in Cable Thefts Cost Network Rail Millions
Copper cable theft on the British rail network has risen to staggering levels, and Network Rail has reported paying out millions of pounds because of it. Not only is the rail operator having to fix the cables and pay compensation for delayed and cancelled services to train companies, but
by Paul Fenrich June 8th, 2011
E. Coli Outbreak Causes Concern for Travellers
Governments throughout Europe and beyond are working to determine the source of the recent E. coli outbreak in Germany. As the search continues, however, more and more people are becoming infected with the bacteria, leading to more deaths. On June ...
by Emily Welch June 7th, 2011
Groupon and Expedia Join to Offer Travel Deals
Groupon Inc, the global daily deals pioneer, and Expedia announced last week that they have teamed up to create Groupon Getaways with Expedia. This new deals service is predicted to launch in the US and Canada later this month, with an expansion to other countries to follow. With this offering,
by Dave Smith June 6th, 2011
P&O Cruises Plans Superliner
P&O Cruises announced plans earlier this week for the development of a 17-deck cruise ship, which will be the largest ever built especially for British passengers. This comes during a time of increasing popularity for cruise holidays among Brits. The Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) has reported that there
by Jamie Barnett June 3rd, 2011
Transport for London Olympics Ready
It was confirmed by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) this week that the work at Stratford International Station has been completed. This will allow spectators and everyone in London to keep moving during the 2012 Olympic Games. A test ride was given to the media and guests on
by Dave Humphries June 2nd, 2011
4-day Holiday for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Britons enjoyed an extra-long holiday weekend in April due to the Royal Wedding at the end of April and the May Day bank holiday. It's now the hope of the government that they can do this again next year for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. By
by Emily Welch June 1st, 2011