Britain’s royal family generated over £500 million in tourist revenues last year, according to the first survey of its kind by Visit Britain; with Russians, Brazilians and Malaysians the biggest fans of all things royal. The Tower of London was the most popular Royal attraction with about 2.4 mil[...]
Archive for July, 2010
July 31st, 2010 - 6:39 pm § in Miscellaneous
BA sinks deeper into the red
After losing £1 billion over the past two years, British Airways has sunk further into the red with a £164 million loss for the last quarter. The flag carrier cited the cabin crew strikes and volcanic ash cloud for costing it an estimated £250 million. However BA painted a more optimistic outloo[...]
July 31st, 2010 - 6:38 pm § in Miscellaneous
Virgin traffic surges despite extending losses
Virgin Atlantic has experienced a surge in traffic over the past quarter as passenger desert strike-ridden rival British Airways. However this failed to prevent the long-haul carrier from registering heavy losses over the period. Virgin’s group full-year, pre-tax operating loss for March 2009 to [...]
July 31st, 2010 - 6:37 pm § in Ekzotika
Blythswood Square: A jewel in Glasgow’s crown
Operated by the Townhouse Collection – also owners of The Howard and The Bonham – Blythswood Square Hotel offers guests a new definition in modern Scottish luxury. Situated in the new Glasgow City Central Conservation Area, the property occupies the former Royal Scottish Automobile Club headqua[...]
July 31st, 2010 - 6:33 pm § in America
Brazil leads South America’s tourism surge
Brazil is on a roll in the build up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. But is its magic rubbing off on the rest of South America? The mood within the South American tourism industry is remarkably buoyant, with only Africa weathering the economic storm better. [...]
July 31st, 2010 - 6:30 pm § in Asia
Tensions rise in Bangkok after fatal bomb blast
Tensions have resurfaced in Bangkok following a grenade explosion that left one man dead and several injured. The killing comes after another fatal blast in the Thai capital five days ago, breaking a period of relative calm since the violent anti-government protests in April and May. Police said t[...]