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April 2010

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• 30/04/2010 -

  Tourism Authority of Thailand criticises FCO Travel Advice

  The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has advised against all but essential travel to the whole of Thailand, which has been criticised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

• 30/04/2010 -

  Wheelchair Athlete denied boarding on Eastern Airways Flight

  Richie Powell is a 39-year-old wheelchair athlete who travels the world to take part in wheelchair races - he is one of the top wheelchair athletes in Britain.

• 29/04/2010 -

  Eco-friendly Holiday Resort in Mexico

  A resort in Mexico is striving to become the most eco-friendly resort in the world by encouraging all staff and patrons to be environmentally aware.

• 28/04/2010 -

  FCO advise against all but essential travel to Thailand

  The Foreign & Commonwealth office have advised against all but essential travel to Thailand. The political unrest caused by the Red Shirts in Bangkok has started to spread to other parts of the country.

• 28/04/2010 -

  HIV Sufferers are no longer restricted from travelling to China

  The Chinese authorities have lifted restrictions on foreigners suffering from HIV, AIDS and leprosy from travelling to China. Now people who have these conditions can enter the country.

• 27/04/2010 -

  Stranded Tourists transported back to Britain on Luxury Liner

  2,000 Brits stranded in Spain due to the volcanic ash cloud were transported back to Britain on the Celebrity Eclipse, a brand new luxury liner.

• 27/04/2010 -

  Tourism in Thailand continues to be knocked by Red Shirts

  After weeks of demonstrations, there seems to be no end in sight to the Red Shirts' rioting in Bangkok. The continuing violence has had a marked effect on tourism in Thailand.

• 26/04/2010 -

  Tourism in Sri Lanka is on the up

  This summer could be the perfect time to visit Sri Lanka, with tourism hitting an all time high on the island. Tourist figures look set to increase over the coming years - visit the island this year to beat the forthcoming crowds.

• 19/04/2010 -

  Biometric Passports and Self-Service Border Crossings

  Your passport should be at the top of your travel checklist, because without it, you can't travel abroad.

• 19/04/2010 -

  New Arrivals Hall planned for Bournemouth Airport

  The number of passengers flying out of Bournemouth Airport has grown in recent years, and as such, the arrivals hall has been given the go ahead for a revamp.

• 16/04/2010 -

  5 Great Ideas for a Fantastic Eco-Friendly Holiday

  Climate change has affected the way many people travel, and more and more people are looking for alternative, 'green' holidays.

• 15/04/2010 -

  Rioting Red Shirts affect Tourism in Thailand

  Some of the major tourist areas in central Bangkok were blockaded by anti-government protestors, known as the Red Shirts. The protestors demanded for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to step down.

• 14/04/2010 -

  Heightened security measures on America-bound flights

  If you are planning a trip to the States, for business or pleasure, you may encounter extra security measures that have been put in place at UK airports.

• 14/04/2010 -

  Help the Aged and Age Concern have Merged to Form Age UK

  By pooling their resources, Help the Aged and Age Concern have joined forces to become Age UK. Age UK will continue to address the challenges faced by older people living in the UK and abroad, working closely with HelpAge International to improve the lives of older people living in developing countries.

• 13/04/2010 -

  New Cruise Ship launched in Britain

  P&O's new cruise ship, Azura, arrived on the south coast of Britain in April to meet the growing demands of the cruise ship industry. It is estimated that the number of British holiday makers booking cruise holidays will continue to increase over the next five years.

• 12/04/2010 -

  CruiseDeals hits high street shops

  Cruise ship holidays are a great way to explore tropical islands and multiple destinations in comfort and style. Sometimes there's nothing better than relaxing on deck with a cocktail in hand while the sun sets across the ocean.