2007 Articles

Buddy returns to London stage

Hit show Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story has returned to the London stage with critics hailing the show as a huge success.

Fans have waited seven years for the return of the show which follows the story of rock 'n' roll legend Buddy Holly.

Opening at the Duchess Theatre this weekend, the show features a number of well-known hits including Peggy Sue, That'll Be The Day and Raining in my Heart.
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Rowdy passengers risk flight ban

Rowdy passengers who refuse to behave may find themselves banned from boarding their flight under new rules at Bristol Airport.

According to police working at the airport, holidaymakers who have been drinking heavily or are being antisocial could risk missing their flight.

The plans come following an incident onboard a flight heading to Greece, where ten UK passengers were so rowdy they had to be detained by Greek officers when they reached their destination.
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UK houses top airport lounges

Three UK airport lounges have been named in a list of the top ten most luxurious places to relax pre-flight in the world.

Travel writer Jeffrey Mills reported in the Telegraph that the UK houses some of the best lounges to prepare for a long journey with some of them offering facilities such as spas and hairdressing salons.

Those praised by Mr Mills were the First Class Concorde Room lounge at Heathrow Airport for first-class British Airways passengers, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse - also at Heathrow - and the British Airways Terraces at Gatwick Airport.
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UN: Tourism can help developing countries

Tourism can play a key role in helping developing countries and can also deliver on the United Nations efforts to deliver sustainable growth.

That is the message from the UN General Assembly, which says its upcoming September meeting on climate change will be a vital forum for ensuring tourism can play a beneficial role in global efforts to go green.

Representatives from the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will meet at the assembly in New York, with assistant secretary-general Geoffrey Lipman saying there was a key role for tourism as a positive agent of change.


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City breaks reach further afield

City breaks are growing in popularity and are becoming increasingly exotic as Britons prove more adventurous.

Favoured destinations such as Rome and Paris remain popular, but experts say there is a shift in approach to some of the more far-flung regions.

Holidays-Direct company head Neil Smillie says the advent of cheaper flights has led to a great degree of variety for holidaymakers.


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Travellers tempted by Manchester airport

Manchester and Liverpool are becoming increasingly popular airports, as British travellers embrace the potential for getting away in the north-west.

That is the view of a leading industry figure, John Seymour, who is chief executive at EuroManx Airways, the Isle of Man airline.

With the advent of more traffic on planes and the rise in prominence of sites such as Manchester and Liverpool, he claimed the popularity of the locations for holidaymakers was on the rise.

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E-border programme 'could affect check-in processes'

Checking-in at one of the UK numerous airports could take that bit longer under new security proposals.

The Times reports that as part of a £1.2 billion initiative to improve safety at both airports and ports, passengers could be subject to tighter identity checks.

Under the new plans, airlines will have to be able to provide nine basic details about travellers. This includes their name, sex, date of birth, nationality, type of travel document and where it was issued.
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Checking-out for good?

Most people who fly out of one of the UK's airports are planning to return within a week or two, but new research has shown that some passengers don't bother coming home at all.

Millions of people head off for holidays and gap years from Gatwick and Heathrow airports but the appeal of living abroad means that many are checking-out for good.

New research by HostelBookers.com revealed that 59 per cent of people who go travelling seriously consider breaking off all ties with the UK and setting up elsewhere.
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Kelly Osbourne to make West End debut

Kelly Osbourne is set to take to the stage in popular West End hit Chicago next month at London's Cambridge Theatre.

The 22-year-old daughter of Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy and music producer Sharon Osbourne is said to be excited about taking up her role from September 10th.

She will perform as prison matron Mama Morton for a seven-week stint, according to the show's producers.
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Wet summer means busy airports

A wet summer in the UK, which has seen parts of the country devastated by some of the worst floods on record, has meant thousands have decided to head off for a bit of sunshine.

New figures from internet travel agent directline-holidays.co.uk reveal a staggering 150 per cent increase on summer holiday bookings in 2007, with the majority leaving from Gatwick and Heathrow.

The Association of British Travel Agents said: "Bookings in June and July compared to the same period last year are up by 40 per cent.
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New parking rules at Birmingham Airport

Birmingham International Airport plans to prevent anyone from dropping off passengers outside the terminal building following the terrorist attacks on Glasgow Airport.

Birmingham bosses have revealed that from tomorrow, parking restrictions will be put into place to ensure that no one has access to the front of the building by car.

The plans also include a new charging system for people who want to park their cars at the airport, which it says will help to pay for the new security measures which are being put into place.

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