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VisitBritain Offers Guide To Welcoming Visitors to the 2012 Olympics

Britain’s tourist body www.VisitBritain.com has compiled a handy list of tips on how to extend an even warmer welcome to visitors coming to the UK for the 2012 Olympics.

The guidelines are tailored to various nationalities, whose customs and etiquette may vary, or even contrast with, the British way of doing things and the idea is to create an even more efficient and helpful customer service that takes account of cultural needs.

Britain rates quite highly on the “warm welcome” front compared to other countries. It ranks 14th out of 50 in the Nation Brands Index for the quality of the welcome would-be visitors believe they will get when they come here, although we’re not as good as Canada, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands apparently.

Post date: Tuesday, 31 Aug 2010

Aer Lingus Dramatically Cuts Losses by 80% in first half of 2010

Aer Lingus has posted an operating loss of €19 million in the six months to the end of June, that’s a reduction of 80% on its operating losses during the first half of 2009.

The airline has resisted two takeover bids by Ryanair Holdings and according to chief executive Christoph Mueller, the improvements in performance are significant considering it’s been a tough year with unexpected losses due to the Icelandic volcanic ash crisis which hit Ireland and many of the regions the airline flies in and out of.

Post date: Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010

Best Value Holiday Destinations Close to Home

As the pound continues to strengthen against the euro, buying you more euros for your sterling, the argument for specifically holidaying in a non-euro zone is fading fast. These days it’s not so much a question of which currency you’ll be using to buy your holiday souvenirs and sunset cocktails, it’s more about the overall cost of living and the prices at the actual resort you’re going to be holidaying at.

Turkey and Egypt, both non-euro countries, are particularly popular this year, but classic eurozone favourites like Portugal, Cyprus and Greece are also great value this summer compared to parts of Spain, France and Italy.

Post date: Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010

Egypt Aims High As Tourism Is On The Up

Largely fuelled by tourists discovering destinations like Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt’s sun, sea and palm tree resorts are experiencing a boom in visitors.

Post date: Friday, 6 Aug 2010

Good Times For Timeshare

2010 marks some important milestones in timeshare. As the shared ownership industry celebrates decades of success, there’s more to look forward to, as Fiona Klonarides reports

Post date: Tuesday, 8 Jun 2010

Volcanic Ash Airport Flights Delayed as Travel Insurance Becomes Issue

Dozens of Ryanair flight cancellations to Spain as high density area of volcanic ash cloud spreads over North Atlantic and Europe, heading south.

Ryanair and other carriers have had to cancel flights today to Spain due to the ash crisis, as seven airports in in and around the Iberian peninsula have been forced to close because of a cloud of volcanic ash drifting south from Iceland.

Due to the travel disruption, insurance has become an issue, with many travel insurance companies saying they will not pay out for future cancellations. A number of travel advisories remain in place, and the latest news is that four airports in the Canaries and three in Southern Spain have just shut down – both airports on Tenerife, in La Palma and La Gomera suspended operations very early this morning, while Seville, Jerez and Badajoz are now closed. Countries that have been affected include France, Spain, Italy, Morocco and Gibraltar.

Post date: Tuesday, 11 May 2010

New Ash Cloud Blows Out Travel Insurance Policies

New policyholders may not be able to obtain insurance against future flights grounded by the volcano “pa-lava” which again is disrupting air travel in Europe, and this time areas where no-fly zones have been designated include France, Italy and the west coast of Spain.

Insurers are now saying it’s highly unlikely that they will pay compensation for cancelled flights and the news comes with the summer holidays fast approaching.

Aviation experts are warning that there could be more cancellations in the coming months and independent travellers booking their own flights are finding it hard to locate any insurer prepared to pay up against future cancellations. Insurers who did compensate passengers during the first travel chaos episode are now saying they will not, going forward.

Post date: Monday, 10 May 2010

Wine Connoisseur Olly Smith Aboard Azura 26-30 May

Larger than life wine connoisseur Olly Smith, a favourite on Saturday Kitchen and BBC Breakfast will be aboard P&O’s new luxury cruise liner from 26-30 May to celebrate his latest venture, The Glass House.

The wine bar-bistro is one of the highlights of the sleek new ship. Its well stocked wine cellar is the result of the exuberant wine guru’s recent wine research in Italy. Olly spent time in Sicily, where he was wined and dined at the award-winning Settesoli vineyard and had the chance to experiment with wine blends, and has come up with an exclusive signature selection for Azura, Porta Palo.

Post date: Friday, 30 Apr 2010

GoTimeshare.org interview With Richard McIntosh, Chairman RDO

Richard McIntosh speaks to Fiona Klonarides about what to look for before buying timeshare & how the market is evolving.

Post date: Thursday, 11 Mar 2010

Spain Tops the Most-Searched Flight Search List

Skyscanner's January search results show Spain still reigns, as Britons look for “sun, sand and sangria” to escape the winter blues. Malaga tops the bill and five Spanish cities made the top ten. Faro and Dalaman (Turkey) also appear, implying that British travellers are dreaming of sunshine and beaches while the snowy UK winter overstays its welcome.

Searches for city break destinations such as London, Amsterdam and New York show that people are also looking for urban getaways – shopping in New York, sightseeing in London or exploring Amsterdam's cafés and canals.

Post date: Tuesday, 2 Mar 2010

Busy Cultural Calendar for Italy 2010

Italy has plenty of cultural treats for timeshare owners to enjoy in 2010, with a full calendar from January through to December.

This includes opera, music and expeditions, explained Stefania Gatta from the Italian State Tourist Board for the UK & Ireland.

Post date: Sunday, 13 Dec 2009

Istanbul Set For European Capital of Culture 2010

There is much for timeshare owners to enjoy in Turkey and the tourism board for the country has recently pointed to the history and culture of Istanbul in particular.

The city is set to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010 and will be launching celebrations with a party on January 16th.

Following this, there will be a host of events throughout the year covering visual arts and museums, music and theatre, literature and cinema, among other areas.

Post date: Sunday, 13 Dec 2009

Spain Stays Strong During Downturn

Spanish tourism has remained resilient throughout the recession compared to other eurozone countries, according to the Spanish Tourist Office.

Paco Gutierrez, promotions executive from the Spanish Tourist Office, commented that the success of the country in attracting tourists was because of the popularity of the country.

Post date: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2009

The Registry Collection Exchange Programme Wins Prestigious OPP Industry Award

The Registry Collection® programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has been recognised with the 2009 Overseas Property Professional (OPP) Industry Award in the Best Fractional Service category.

The Registry Collection programme pioneered the concept of luxury leisure property exchange when it launched in the U.S. eight years ago. It now has more than 130 affiliates across five continents bringing more than 160 properties that are available through the programme and are either accessible for exchanges or under development. In the last 12 months its European business development team has affiliated five new properties in Italy, France, Spain, Greece and Tunisia.

Post date: Monday, 2 Nov 2009

Timeshare Deals 'Increasingly Affordable'

Timeshare ownership schemes in luxury destinations are becoming increasingly affordable, it has been claimed.

According to the Daily Mail, deals in elite destinations such St Lucia and the Maldives are available, while properties have also been launched this year in Italy, Portugal, France and Spain as developers look for new ways to sell high-end holiday homes.

Post date: Friday, 30 Oct 2009

Autumn Is Best Time to Visit Europe, Writer Says

Autumn is a great season during which to visit the inlands of Europe, timeshare owners have been told.

Prices are lower, crowds have gone and the sun is still warm, explains Telegraph travel writer Nick Trend.

As well as this, the landscapes are beautiful and rewarding, he continues, while those with a taste for new food will be in their element at any one of the many village harvest festivals across Spain, Italy and France.

Post date: Friday, 18 Sep 2009

Top European Timeshare Destinations Named

Corfu, Rome and Ibiza are all proving popular with Brits this year, with the first receiving 100 per cent more interest than at the start of the year.

The recent Travelnomics UK Quarterly Industry Insight: Q2 April – June 2009 survey from CheapFlights.co.uk shows that timeshare holidays are often taken in these locations, with Sharron Livingston, editor at thetravelmagazine.net, saying this comes as no surprise.

Post date: Friday, 24 Jul 2009

Guide to Top European Rail Routes Launched

Rail Europe and travel expert Anthony Lambert have come together to produce a guide to the best scenic rail routes on the continent.

Mr Lambert has selected ten of his favourite journeys by train across Europe that timeshare owners and other holidaymakers can take to get to their chosen destinations.

Post date: Friday, 26 Jun 2009

RDO Launches New Fractional Property Ownership Site

The industry trade body for vacation ownership, RDO (Resort Development Organisation) has launched a website providing information and advice on fractional ownership.

Extremely successful in the US, fractional ownership is increasingly popular in Europe and over 90 properties are now available under fractional schemes in countries such as Portugal, Italy, the Canary Islands, France, Austria and the UK.

The new site, www.GoFractional.org, has been designed for all those with an interest in this emerging market and is an ideal compliment to its sister site, www.GoTimeshare.org, where you can find out all you need to know about timeshare.

With regular updates, factsheets, features and informative articles about the new and exciting developments not only in Europe but all around the world, this site is set to become a regular place to go to for all fractional property development news.

Post date: Thursday, 11 Jun 2009

Jet2.com Launches Mega Flight Sale

For timeshare owners looking to get away to resorts cheaply in the coming months, Jet2.com has launched its biggest ever seat sale.

The Mega Flight Sale has cut prices on more than 10,000 seats, with reduced tickets available until April 27th and flights starting from as little as £2.99 one way including taxes.

Post date: Friday, 24 Apr 2009

Greece and Spain's Popularity Said to Remain High

British holidaymakers, such as timeshare owners, will continue to holiday in both Greece and Spain in the eurozone, even though the exchange rate is not particularly favourable, it has been said.

People will still take holidays in the eurzone because it is so dominant, with Spain and Greece seeing huge amounts of British travellers, like timeshare users, every year, stated Sean Tipton, spokesperson for ABTA – the Travel Association.

Post date: Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009

Good-value Skiing Noted in Italy

There is some good-value skiing ready for timeshare owners to enjoy in Italy as well as places in the east of Europe, it is said. According to Betony Garner, a spokesperson for the Ski Club of Great Britain, those countries in eastern Europe that do not use the euro are proving popular.

Post date: Friday, 27 Mar 2009