Small independent hotels and B&Bs record positive growth in Q2 2011 in the UK
In spite of the challenging economic environment, the UK independent accommodation sector saw an occupancy gain of 8% year-on-year during the second quarter of this year (April to June). In the run-up to the peak booking season, overall occupancy stepped up from 48% in April to 58% in June.
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Q: I recently bought a pair of tickets through Expedia for my husband and myself. We planned to visit Germany this fall as part of a retirement trip. Shortly after that, my husband passed away very suddenly. I contacted Expedia about a refund, but was advised to get in touch with our airline, Lufthansa, directly. [...]
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Looking for a last minute deal to high-tail it out of town this weekend? Check out our top picks, for but don’t despair if you have to postpone your escape—several offers are valid through the end of the year.
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Read More...BA offers passengers courses in surviving plane crashes
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This is an elegant boutique hotel and it’s located in Paris. You’ll notice that Hôtel Thoumieux is a very distinguished creation with beautiful art-deco-inspired elements created by Thierry Costes and designer India Mahdavi. The hotel is situated above the popular Thoumieux Brasserie and it comprises 15 luxury rooms. Even though the name says so, Hôtel [...]
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