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Weekly UpdatesJun 7, 2009
Russia has added Utah to the list of U.S. states from which imports of live pigs and pork are banned due to the H1N1 virus, the country's animal and plant watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said on Thursday. Major meat importer Russia currently applies two types of ban caused by fears of the flu spreading. The spread of the virus, commonly known as swine flu, is not caused by pigs and pork, but some countries including Russia have reacted to the name of the disease. A ban on imports of all types of meat is currently applied to Mexico, Central American and Caribbean states, as well as the U.S. states of Illinois, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin and Canada's Ontario province. Jun 4, 2009
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace should open its doors to tourists more often and the money raised spent on maintaining crumbling royal buildings, a parliamentary watchdog said on Tuesday. Queen Elizabeth's London residence is open to paying visitors for around 60 days in the summer but says any longer would interfere with official functions. Jun 3, 2009
CIE Tours
In an effort to jump-start fall travel, CIE Tours International is offering a discount of USD 150 per couple (USD 75 per person) on November and December departures of its West of Ireland self-drive vacation. If booked by June 30, with the discount, the prices start from USD 799 including airfare from New York, according to Brian W. Stack, managing director of CIE Tours International. Other dates are available at slightly higher prices. OThis vacation appeals to independent clients who want to take to the open road, meet the people, and explore Ireland, one of Europe's friendliest countries, but they also seek the security of pre-booked first class hotels,O said Stack. The package provides a scenic itinerary to follow with discounted admissions to attractions along the way. www.cietours.com Jun 5, 2009
France
Despite a global economic monetary crisis people are still travelling. And France is still the number one destination in the world. Has been for several years running. The gap between France and her closest competition (#2 Spain) is wide and a virtual chasm exists between France and America, currently #3 on the list. According to the French ministry of Economy, which includes tourism, France received over 80 million visitors in 2008, a huge number as well remarkable. This figure represents only a .3 percent decrease over 2007 figures. France must be doing something right, 80 million people canOt be wrong. Jun 3, 2009
Langham Hotels
On June 10, 2009, each Langham hotel will turn back the clocks to 1865 and serve afternoon tea for 1 shilling 6 pence (15 cents) if the guest turns up wearing a hat. The Langham Hotels around the world will pay homage to the original grand hotel with a most British tradition -- the afternoon tea. Each Langham hotel around the world from Auckland to Pasadena will OdoffO its hat to its forebear -- The Langham, London -- which celebrates a return to its former glory as one of the British capitalOs leading hotels following an GBP 80 million (USD 129 million) renovation. The first afternoon tea at The Langham, London, was served in the Salle E Manger (now the Palm Court) for ladies and gentlemen for 1 shilling 6 pence. Billed as Oteas plain,O the first afternoon tea simply consisted of simple but dainty items including cakes, sweets, bread and butter and, of course, tea. Today, The Langham offers hospitality in Auckland, Boston, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, Pasadena and Shanghai. www.langhamhotels.com Jun 4, 2009
Virgin Atlantic, Regus Group
Virgin Atlantic has today launched a global partnership with the Regus Group, the world's largest provider of fully furnished and equipped offices. The unique alliance provides substantial benefits to Virgin Atlantic's frequent flyer program members and holders of the Virgin Atlantic American Express[umlaut] Card from Bank of America. Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club Gold and Silver Members and holders of the Virgin Atlantic Black Card will receive complimentary Regus Businessworld Gold cards, which offers unlimited access to work from any of Regus' 1,000 business lounges and cafes in cities across 75 countries*. The partnership also offers opportunities for all Flying Club members to earn Flying Club miles on a range of Regus products and services worldwide. Additionally, all Virgin Atlantic Cardmembers will earn double miles on any Regus transactions paid for on their Cards. Jun 1, 2009
Virgin Trains
Airlines Driven Out of Skies by Virgin Trains' High Frequency Service. Increasingly passengers are choosing rail over air for their journeys between two of the country's biggest commercial hubs. Latest figures from the Civil Aviation Authority show that operator Virgin Trains has now captured 77 percent of the rail/air sector compared with 75 percent one year ago. Similarly on the London to Glasgow route despite slower schedules than air, Virgin Trains has seen its market share move from 9 percent to 11 percent. Just yesterday airline VLM will withdraw its Manchester - London City service joining the list of those air operators who have reduced their domestic services over the last few years as rail becomes the preferred public transport mode of choice for journeys of around 200 miles. With the pull out by VLM air services between Manchester and the Capital now total just 17 in both directions daily compared with Virgin Trains who are now operating over 90. Jun 1, 2009
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