The value of a good holiday goes way beyond money spent on accommodation, travel and activities for the large majority of holidaymakers, a recent study has indicated. Kuoni travel and… Read more »
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ISLE OF WIGHT SCORES HIGHLY IN HAPPINESS INDEX
Tourists heading out on their summer Isle of Wight breaks can expected to be greeted by some of the happiest people in Britain, iwcp.co.uk reports. The claim comes after the… Read more »
Read more...COST OF KIDS ON HOLIDAY IS A CONCERN, SAY FAMILIES
Six out of 10 families worry about how much money they spend on their children on holiday, according to new research. According to the Post Office, keeping the kids happy… Read more »
Read more...ISLE OF WIGHT CHOSEN FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGY TRIAL
Hydrogen-powered cars look set to be made available on the Isle of Wight as part of a broader trial of the green technology. It is the first time that hydrogen… Read more »
Read more...FORECASTERS: BRITISH SUMMER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Finally, after two months of torrential rain, southern England can look forward to a belated British summer. Forecasters say that the last few bouts of rain will fall this week,… Read more »
Read more...ISLE OF WIGHT’S APPLEY PARK POISED TO RAISE GREEN FLAG
A 2012 Green Flag is to be raised in Appley Park tomorrow (July 18th), to recognise the quality of the green space. The 220-year-old park in Ryde has been given… Read more »
Read more...RECORD VISITING FIGURES OWED TO GREAT CAMPAIGN
VisitBritain’s chairman has praised the impact by the tourist board’s GREAT advertising campaign, as inbound passenger figures and visitor spend hit dizzy heights. According the Office for National Statistics, Britain… Read more »
Read more...£3 MILLION AWARDED TO ISLE OF WIGHT RAILWAY AND ABBEY
Two popular Isle of Wight tourist attractions are set to receive a facelift after a
Read more...ISLE OF WIGHT STATION SET FOR NEW MANNEQUINS
Brading railway station on the Isle of Wight looks set to receive a host of new mannequins to form part of its display. According to bbc.co.uk, town councillor Mary Collis… Read more »
Read more...UK HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY BUCKING RECESSION TREND
Although many UK sectors appear to be feeling the bite of the recession, businesses making up the UK hospitality industry battled through an economical meltdown to post growth in late… Read more »
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