Flight Taxes to Increase? Travelers be Warned
Experts are saying that that travelers could see Airport Duty Tax (APD) rise by up to 50%. Travelzoo claims that many people in the UK are still not fully aware of the changes to APD, which was recently branded a “disgrace” by British Airways boss Willie Walsh. Those traveling in business and first class will be affected most by these taxes. Phil Salcedo, publisher at Travelzoo UK, explains: “The sad fact is that around 30% of the... Read More
Airline Extras to Raise to $22.6 Billion Worldwide
How do airlines make a lot of their income these days? Not by the seats they offer but by the extras they sell – called ancillary revenue or ancillary services. While some consumers see the sale of items that were once given free as lack of service others are rejoycing at the lower cost of airline seats that often result. This writer loves the concept because you can make your holiday or business trip as thrifty or as expensive as you like.... Read More
Car Hire for Weddings – Hire a Car for Your Special Day
If you are getting married anytime soon chances are you have looked into different methods of day of transportation. Many couples are choosing to forget the limo and turning to car hire instead and with car hire prices at an all time low it can now be the most economically viable method. Take a look at the entire fleet of cars and choose a luxury of premium car for the bride and groom or consider a van or suv for the entire wedding party. Tweet... Read More
Car Hire Prices to Drop to All Time Low
Many car hire companies are claiming that their car hire prices have fallen to an all-time low. Some claim that this is because of the economic downtown which has had a significant effect on the entire tourist industry. With Car Hire prices being this low most companies are hoping that customers will take notice and pre-book their holiday car hire before their vacations begin. Tweet This Post Read More
Cruise Industry Turns To Web Video
The cruise industry has turned to online videos to try and jumpstart the lacklustre cruise industry this past year. Norwegian Cruise Line has partnered with Youtube to launch YouTube Vacationer – Youtube’s first branded travel channel that includes travel advice from Lonely Planet, National Geographic and Travel Channel, and a ’Vacation You’ section for Norwegian. Maria Miller, Vice President of Marketing for Norweigian Cruise Lines says:... Read More