The last touring elephant in Britain has been banned from appearing at a circus after objections by animal welfare campaigners.
Anne was scheduled to appear at the Bobby Roberts Super Circus in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, during its six-day run which began yesterday.
Archive for July, 2007
Anne the last touring elephant has packed her trunk
Business travel lifts budget hotels
The business traveller’s search for cheaper hotel accommodation has helped to fuel a near doubling of the UK budget hotel market since 2000, pushing its turn-over beyond £1bn.
Whitbread’s Premier Travel Inn and Dubai International Capital’s Travelodge have provided much of the supply growth, the number of extra rooms increasing by about 8,000 rooms a year […]
When it comes to business travel, it pays to prepare for medical emergencies
John Friel figured that he always knew everything there was to know about overseas business travel. As a scientist for the U.S. specialty chemical manufacturer Rohm & Haas, he routinely travels to Europe, South America and Asia. And he admits that he never thought twice about anything going wrong.Until, of course, it did.
Travel group says strict rules are costing the U.S.
The United States is losing international travelers and tourist dollars because of strict practices put in place after the terrorist attacks of 2001, the head of the Travel Industry Association said Monday.
Roger Dow told the Greater Houston Partnership that tougher security measures are prompting travelers to choose to travel to other countries.
Travel briefs
Biking is fast becoming the transportation of choice in environmentally aware European cities. Take Paris, for instance. As of today, the French capital is expected to have more than 10,000 bikes for rent at 750 stations around the city, to give tourists and residents an opportunity to feel environmentally chaste, and give them a fun, fast way to explore.
Touring quilt exhibit features native artists
“Native Threads,” a touring quilt exhibit showcasing the native artistry of Kansas American Indian quilters, will be presented in six venues statewide, the Kansas Arts Commission has announced.
Security cameras “way of future” for air travel
All new Air New Zealand planes are being fitted with security cameras so pilots can keep an eye on the cabin.
The systems are meant to prevent potential terrorist hijacking threats and also act as evidence in cases of air rage.
At present, pilots are protected by a door chime and a spy-hole in the flight-deck door […]
New U.S. travel warning to Israel
The United States updated its travel warning to Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
“The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to remain mindful of security factors when considering travel to Israel and Jerusalem at this time,” said the notice posted Friday on the department’s travel advisory website, http://travel.state.gov. “In addition, the Department of […]
Have Wheelchair – Will Travel
For some foreigners used to more disabled-friendly conditions in Western countries, Moscow - with its potholed pavement and roads - can seem restrictive for anyone with limited capacities. Oftentimes, it is necessary to push open heavy doors to enter buildings and the underground, while urban transport is equipped with impossibly high steps. Wheelchair ramps are […]
Travel firms target rich baby boomers
Many major travel agencies are opening special offices and offering unique services ahead of the summer travel season, expecting a boost in demand for holidays from retiring baby boomers, who have extra cash to spend.
One company has opened a large branch with more than 2,000 kinds of holiday-related pamphlets on display. Another has set up […]