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News Archive - May 2007

Holidaymakers 'unconcerned about accommodation brands'

31 May 2007

The majority of British tourists are not concerned about hotel brands.

Tourists 'fail to plan holiday spend'

31 May 2007

About a third of British holidaymakers do not plan their spending, new figures suggest.

Insurance recommended for neighbours' damage

31 May 2007

Homeowners are being advised to ensure that they have adequate insurance cover to help guard against accidental damage.

NZ resorts confident of attracting ski tourists

30 May 2007

Despite witnessing a May reported to be the warmest in some 20 years, ski resorts across New Zealand believe they will still be able to attract ski and snowboard tourists in the run-up to the winter season.

Travel insurance 'still available' for those with medical conditions

30 May 2007

Although those with a long history of illness may struggle to get travel insurance, such tourists still have options available, one industry expert has revealed.

Tourists unwilling to 'change holiday plans for environment'

30 May 2007

The majority of holidaymakers would be unwilling to change their travel plans to a more environmentally-friendly alternative, a new study indicates.

Adequate home insurance advised ahead of summer

30 May 2007

With the summer months approaching, consumers are being advised to ensure they have sufficient home insurance to cover subsidence damage.

Brits have "love of holidaying"

29 May 2007

People in Britain spend more money on their holidays than any other county in Europe, a new study indicates.

Critical illness insurance makes a "difference"

29 May 2007

Taking out critical illness insurance is vital, one industry expert has suggested.

Mobile use for holidaymakers in Europe gets cheaper

29 May 2007

Tourists on holiday across the European Union (EU) are set to get access to cheaper mobile phones calls, it has been revealed.

US golf resort given green light

29 May 2007

Plans to build a new golf resort in the United States are set to get underway as financing for the project has been secured, it has been revealed.

Brits go abroad during long weekend

28 May 2007

About two million Britons are set to travel abroad over this bank holiday weekend, it has been revealed.

Older travellers 'right' to face increased travel insurance costs

28 May 2007

Travel insurance firms are justified in increasing costs for tourists with certain medical conditions and those over the age of 65, it has been argued.

Delays predicted over long weekend

25 May 2007

Travellers can expect to face major delays over the bank holiday weekend, it has been revealed.

Tourists travelling for foreign treatment have "problem" getting insurance

25 May 2007

Those holidaymakers who travel abroad specifically to receive medical treatment are being advised that they may not be covered by regular travel insurance cover.

Celebs 'influence holiday destinations'

25 May 2007

Over a quarter of tourists claimed that their choice of holiday destination is influenced by celebrities and popular culture, a new study indicates.

Puerto Rico aims to attract UK tourists

24 May 2007

Puerto Rico is looking to increase its levels of British tourists, it has been revealed.

Tourists 'taking work away with them'

24 May 2007

An increasing number of Britons are taking their work with them on holiday, new figures reveal.

Tourists face "havoc" on return home

24 May 2007

In addition to taking out travel insurance, holidaymakers are being advised to take out an adequate home insurance policy for when they return home.

Backpackers invited to volunteer in Ghana

23 May 2007

Backpackers looking for volunteer work with a difference may be well advised to travel to Ghana, it has been revealed.

Brits 'expanding travel horizons'

23 May 2007

An increasing proportion of British holidaymakers are travelling to more countries, new figures reveal.

Pet insurance claims 'rise during summer'

23 May 2007

Consumers are more likely to make pet insurance claims as summer approaches, it has been claimed.

Cancer sufferers 'have increased travel insurance costs'

23 May 2007

Those who have suffered from cancer are facing increased travel insurance costs, it has been suggested.

Budget flight firms 'overcharge for travel insurance'

22 May 2007

Holidaymakers who opt to purchase travel insurance from budget flight operators are being overcharged, it has been suggested.

New Zealand looks to attract ski tourists

22 May 2007

As New Zealand's ski season approaches, the Oceanian country is looking to build upon the numbers of winter sports tourists, it has been revealed.

Quarter of tourists 'unsure about travel insurance'

22 May 2007

About a quarter of holidaymakers do not know what their travel insurance policy covers, a new study indicates.

Bank holiday caravanners 'advised to take out insurance'

22 May 2007

With the bank holiday weekend approaching, millions of tourists looking to go away in their caravan are being reminded of the need to take out an adequate insurance policy.

China 'set for rise in tourism'

21 May 2007

China is set to become the third most popular tourism destination in the world, it has been revealed.

Golf drives 'tourism in Wisconsin'

21 May 2007

Golf has driven a rise in tourism numbers in one area of the United States, it has been revealed.

'Too many tourists have insufficient travel insurance'

21 May 2007

Holidaymakers should look to avoid low-cost travel insurance policies, it has been suggested.

Caravan insurance 'increasingly popular'

21 May 2007

An increasing number of holidaymakers are taking out insurance for their caravan, it has been revealed.

Comprehensive motor insurance recommended

18 May 2007

Taking out an adequate car insurance policy has been advised by an industry expert.

Backpacker website offers flight comparison

18 May 2007

A gap year travel website is set to offer backpackers the ability to compare flight availability online, it has been revealed.

Travel insurance buyers should 'check level of cover on offer'

18 May 2007

Tourists are being advised to take out a travel insurance policy which offers the right level of cover for them.

Annual travel insurance 'may provide more effective cover'

17 May 2007

Taking out an annual travel insurance policy could be a cost-effective option for families planning a summer holiday, it has been suggested.

Travel insurance 'recommended for short-haul tourists'

17 May 2007

Britons going away on a short break are being reminded of the need to take out sufficient travel insurance.

Holiday spend 'increases'

17 May 2007

British holidaymakers are spending an increasing amount of money while abroad, new figures reveal.

US ski resorts win safety awards

16 May 2007

Winter sports tourists looking for a safe skiing holiday could be well advised to consider eight resorts in the United States which have just been reawarded for encouraging safety among skiers and snowboarders.

Insurance recommended as summer comes

16 May 2007

As summer approaches Britons are being warned to ensure that they take out adequate insurance to cover their garden.

Home workers 'should check insurance policies'

16 May 2007

Those who choose to work from home should ensure that they have adequate insurance, it has been revealed.

Consumers 'waste millions choosing uncompetitive insurance'

15 May 2007

By choosing home and life insurance policies offered by their mortgage providers, Britons could be losing out on millions of pounds every year, it has been suggested.

Mexico 'draws in international travellers'

15 May 2007

Mexico is becoming an increasingly popular destination for international tourists, new figures indicate.

More tourists 'take out travel insurance for pets'

15 May 2007

An increasing number of holidaymakers are not only taking out travel insurance for themselves but are also ensuring their pets are covered, it has been suggested.

Newlyweds 'advised to review insurance policies'

15 May 2007

Couples set to get married should look to ensure that they review their home insurance after the big day, one insurer has suggested.

Moves for fairer travel advertising "welcomed"

14 May 2007

Moves by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to act against tour operators and airlines who mislead tourists in their advertising campaigns have been "welcomed" by the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta).

Turkish port has golf tourism "potential"

14 May 2007

Golf tourists looking for a new holiday destination could be well advised to take a cruise to Turkey, it has been suggested.

Annual travel insurance recommended for frequent fliers

14 May 2007

With short-haul flights becoming increasingly more available and affordable Britons could be well advised to take out annual travel insurance, it has been suggested.

DIY tourists advised to take out travel insurance

14 May 2007

Millions of 'DIY' tourists are being advised to take out travel insurance this summer should the company they have booked flights, accommodation or transport hire with suddenly fail.

FCO issues India travel advice

11 May 2007

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has amended its travel advice for those journeying to India.

Insurance fraud 'increases future expenses'

11 May 2007

Consumers who commit insurance fraud could find themselves facing a lifetime of increased premiums, an industry body has suggested.

Taking clothes off 'could reduce insurance costs'

11 May 2007

Being weighed without any clothes on could reduce the cost of insurance premiums, it has been suggested.

Travellers given long-haul destination tips

10 May 2007

Gap year travellers looking to reach far-flung corners of the globe could be well advised to consult a new study.

'Fall in April airport passengers'

10 May 2007

The BAA has reported a fall in the number of passengers at its British airports.

Holidaymakers charged "over the odds" for tour operator travel insurance

10 May 2007

Holidaymakers could save millions of pounds every year on the cost of their policy by avoiding travel insurance supplied by tour operators, new figures reveal.

Exaggerating claims is 'still insurance fraud'

10 May 2007

Consumers who exaggerate a claim on their insurance policy are 'just as fraudulent' as those who falsify entirely claims, it has been suggested.

Insurance fraud 'increases costs for honest customers'

09 May 2007

Those looking to make a fraudulent claim on their insurance are pushing up costs for honest consumers, it has been claimed.

Rise in foreign tourists heading down under

09 May 2007

An increasing number of tourists are travelling to Australia, new figures indicate.

Britons 'set to go on more holidays'

09 May 2007

Britons are set to go on more holidays over the course of 2007, new figures reveal.

Insurance recommended for portable goods

09 May 2007

Britons should look to ensure that their 'portable goods' are insured sufficiently, it has been claimed.

US golf course takes top honours

08 May 2007

Tourists looking to go on a golfing holiday to the United States could be well advised to visit Osprey Meadows at the Tamarack Resort.

Insurance 'advised for DIY disasters'

08 May 2007

In the wake of the May Day bank holiday, those who have experienced a DIY disaster should look to have adequate home insurance, one provider has warned.

Travel insurance advised to cover lost luggage

08 May 2007

A fifth of tourists arrive at holiday destinations only to find their luggage is missing, new figures indicate.

Older people 'need to shop around for insurance'

07 May 2007

Older people should take the time to research the most sufficient insurance policy for their needs, it has been suggested.

Swiss ski tourism 'holds steady'

07 May 2007

Officials in Switzerland have announced ski tourism levels over the winter season were not as bad as previously thought.

Brits 'unsure what to do in holiday emergency'

07 May 2007

British tourists are unsure what to do should an unexpected emergency occur while abroad, a new study reveals.

Budget air operators 'mislead' tourists

04 May 2007

A number of budget airlines are continuing to mislead passengers, it has been revealed.

Orlando aims to bring back Britons

04 May 2007

Orlando is looking to revive levels of British tourists arriving, it has been revealed.

Understanding is 'vital for travel insurance purchasing'

04 May 2007

It is crucial that Britons understand the insurance policies they are taking out, an industry expert has suggested.

Brits 'against baggage fees'

03 May 2007

The majority of British air passengers do not want to pay to check in their luggage, a new study reveals.

DIYers advised to take out insurance

03 May 2007

Britons looking to carry out some DIY over the bank holiday weekend should ensure they have sufficient home insurance, a new study reveals.

Bank holiday drivers advised to get sufficient insurance

03 May 2007

Motorists wishing to take their car abroad over the bank holiday weekend are being advised to ensure that they have adequate insurance.

Heathrow to become "overcrowded"

02 May 2007

Tourists flying from Heathrow may be set to face increased flight delays following the trans-Atlantic open skies deal, it has been suggested.

Consumers advised to check garden insurance cover

02 May 2007

With the bank holiday weekend approaching, Britons are being advised to ensure they have sufficient insurance for their gardens.

Californian golf resort hosts free family event

02 May 2007

Budding golf tourists looking to make getting on the green a family affair could be well advised to consider an event to be held in California later this month.

Shopping around advised for insurance cover

02 May 2007

Drivers are being urged to ensure they are getting the right policy for them on their motor insurance.

Malaria travel advice issued

01 May 2007

British tourists are being advised to beware the risk of malaria while abroad.

Kazakhstan aims to attract ski tourists

01 May 2007

Kazakhstan could soon become an international ski tourism hotspot, an official has reported.

Motor insurance 'may not include courtesy car'

01 May 2007

Motorists could be set to find that their insurance policy does not cover a replacement vehicle if their car has been stolen or written off, new research suggests.

Consumers 'urged to check insurance policy details'

01 May 2007

Britons should look to make sure they understand the terms of their insurance policies, otherwise they run the risk of being rejected should they have to make a claim, Which? has reported.