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Tourism firm have been told that they must "be as responsible as they can" in terms of reducing their carbon emissions, this week. read more..

The Holiday Inn brand embarked on its $1 billion (£0.5 billion) relaunch this week, with the opening of two new European hotels. read more..

Holidaymakers increasing travelling by train rather than plane, one industry expert has claimed this week. read more..

Holidaymakers are beginning to accept the idea of green tourism as a mainstream one, rather than a niche concept, one industry expert claims. read more..

Thai resort Hua Hin is helping holidaymakers go green on their travels. read more..

Eastern Europe offers travellers good value for money, one industry expert has advised this week. read more..

Krakow is set to knock Prague off the top spot as eastern Europe's number one holiday destination, an industry expert has said this week. read more..

Turkey has been described as a "rapidly growing hotspot" for luxury tourism, this week. read more..

Doha is to get 22 new hotels in the next four years, ahead of its Olympic bid, according to the Qatar Tourism Authority. read more..

Passengers will soon be able to make calls during flights, according to the Air Transport Users Council (AUC). read more..

Female travellers are becoming more confident to travel into the great unknown alone, according to an industry expert. read more..

Overseas festivals are cheaper, easier to get tickets for and offer hotter weather, an expert has advised this week. read more..

Two new flight routes have been launched from London Luton Airport this month. read more..

The Association of British Travel Agents is predicting a lower number of Easter travellers than previous years but still 600,000 passengers are expected to pass through Gatwick airport over the bank holiday period. read more..

A growing number of people are choosing to take advantage of the current strength of the pound against the dollar by shopping overseas, it has been claimed. read more..

Passengers travelling with British Airways (BA) from Heathrow Airport have been urged to ensure that they have checked their flight details following the move to the new Terminal 5 building. read more..

Singapore Airline's first Airbus A380 flight to London will be touching down at Heathrow Airport today, in what will be the first of its kind to Europe. read more..

The availability of new flights to Tel Aviv in Israel is proving popular, according to bmi's chief executive. read more..

German airline Lufthansa has launched a service at London's Heathrow Airport for its first class passengers. read more..

Various forms of transport including ferries, flights and trains have been affected by a second day of high winds and storms across the UK. read more..

The amount of money spent by Britons abroad has reached a record level, according to a new report. read more..

Stansted Airport could see the construction of a second runway following plans submitted to this week. read more..

The Spanish city of Bilbao offers both quiet days and a "hopping" nightlife, according to the Lonely Plant's commissioning editor for Spain and Portugal. read more..

A growing number of people in the UK are choosing to fly to the other side of the world to enjoy a short break, new research has revealed. read more..

Holidaymakers are prioritising price over the environment when booking their trips away, according to one industry expert. read more..

Competitive prices will provide a boost to the Greek tourism market this summer, says one industry expert. read more..

The traditional two week holiday is facing extinction, says the Holiday Inn. read more..

The AA has warned holidaymakers to check their car insurance policies before driving abroad. read more..

Ferries have been championed by one industry expert this week for the flexibility and freedom they offer holidaymakers. read more..

Holidaymakers are not as environmentally-conscious as some may think, says one industry expert. read more..

Britain could soon become a nation of happy campers if new reports are to be believed. read more..

InterRailing offers great flexibility for those wanting to explore Europe at their ease and is also a green way to travel, according to an expert. read more..

More Brits are choosing Hong Kong as a holiday destination with over 600,000 people visiting last year. read more..

More families are choosing to take city breaks with Venice, Cairo and New York all being popular, said an expert. read more..

Travelling by coach is the least stressful way to travel with passengers more likely to be relaxed than travelling by other methods, according to a new study. read more..

Holidaying in Bulgaria is a lot less expensive than other European countries, according to an expert. read more..

Honeymooners are looking to combine adventurous trips with relaxing holidays, according to an expert. read more..

Almost half of business travellers say that guilt about global warming factors is affecting their travel decisions, according to a survey. read more..

Sir Richard Branson has unveiled the model for his new spacecraft which he plans to put into the commercial travel industry. read more..

Caravanning is for people "from all walks of life" and should not be dismissed as a holiday for older people, it has been claimed. read more..

Liverpool is attracting a record number or tourists and is set to become one of Europe's top city break destinations. read more..

Aeroplanes are still the safest way to travel despite worries over the recent crash at Heathrow, reports the Belfast Telegraph. read more..

More people are choosing to holiday in the UK rather go abroad, according to Hoseasons. read more..

City breaks remain top of the list for Valentine's Day trips, although more adventurous lovers are now looking further afield, it has been claimed. read more..

Despite the profusion of cheap deals for last minutetravel, booking your summer holiday in January remains the best time to secure the best value deals, it has been claimed. read more..

UK holidaymakers looking to combine their Christmas shopping with a holiday abroad have been warned to watch out for stealth charges while using their credit card overseas. read more..

British skiers going on winter sports breaks over the next few months will be able to park for less at Birmingham airport, thanks to a new scheme from skiparking.com. read more..

A significant number of UK holidaymakers who opt for holidays in skiing resorts have never set foot on the slopes, it has been revealed. read more..

Winter sports fans need to study travel insurance deals more closely or risk being out of pocket, it has been claimed. read more..

Winter sports fans can avoid painful injuries by putting in some fitness training before embarking on their trip, it has been claimed. read more..

Holidaymakers renewing their passports must never book ahead if their new passport has not been returned, in case of unforeseen delays, the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) said. read more..

Embarking on a winter sports holiday without travel insurance is little short of madness, research from an insurer has shown. read more..

A set of packing guidelines has been issued to help Christmas travellers enjoy a trouble-free flight this festive season. read more..

Britons are increasingly leaving it late to book hotel rooms, new research has shown. read more..

Monty Python legend-turned-TV traveller Michael Palin will be regaling fans with anecdotes from his journeys around the world at a special charity event later this month. read more..

A traveller who sneaked his dog onboard a Virgin Atlantic flight was rumbled after his singing failed to drown out his pooch's barks. read more..

Struggling to remember where you left your car when you return to Heathrow Airport from your holiday could soon be a thing of the past - thanks to a new device to be introduced next year. read more..

UK travellers have been urged to check their car and motorbike insurance before embarking upon a road trip in Europe. read more..

More and more young travellers are opting for cottage-based holidays, it has been revealed. read more..

British holidaymakers are not making claims on their travel insurance policies, despite the validity of their claim, it has been revealed. read more..

Up to 8,500 items of costly high-tech equipment are misplaced by business travellers at UK airports annually, it has been revealed. read more..

Spain is the most popular Christmas destination for British holidaymakers, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has said. read more..

The company said that the newly-opened route will offer two flights a day from Monday to Friday and two flights at the weekend. read more..

Reports of heavy flooding have prompted the Foreign Office to advise travellers to the region of Tabasco in Mexico to maintain close contact with their tour operators. read more..

Air travellers hoping to join the mile-high club on Singapore Airlines new superjumbo have had their hopes dashed in a statement from the carrier. read more..

Brits are overwhelmingly opposed to mobile phones being used to planes, it has been revealed. read more..

Britons are choosing skiing holidays in increasing numbers, it has been revealed. read more..

Golf tourists are set to look for holidays in increasingly exotic locales for holidays in the near future, it has been predicted. read more..

Ongoing civil unrest at Bolivia's Santa Cruz de la Sierra airport could cause flights to be cancelled, the Foreign Office has warned. read more..

Britons are shunning foreign food when go abroad because they fear it will give them food poisoning, it has been revealed. read more..

New York remains the most popular destination for Christmas shopping breaks, it has been claimed. read more..