Barcelona brings in '15m tourists per year'

Barcelona brings in '15m tourists per year'

Barcelona city breaks are the most popular in Spain, according to new visitor numbers.

Statistics from the Spanish tourism ministry showed that Spanish traveller numbers grew by one million over 2007, with Catalonia emerging as the most popular region of the country for foreigners.

Some 15 million people now visit Barcelona annually, taking advantage of bargain airfares to book hotels and villas in the Catalonian capital and the surrounding area.

Boasting plentiful attractions and the dual appeal of sea and mountains on either side, the city's leading tourist location was said to be the Sagrada Familia, garnering 2,056,448 visits per year.

The Roman Catholic church was designed by modernist architect Antonio Gaudi, whose influence is spread around the city in elegant building facades and landscaped parks.

The statistics showed that the increase in traveller numbers brought the number of visitors in Spain up to 59.2 million in 2007, far outstripping the country's population.

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08/05/2008

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United unveils Moscow and Dubai routes

Plans have been announced for United Airlines flights between the carrier's Washington Dulles base and a pair of high demand international locations.

The American airline has launched plans for daily direct flights between Washington and both Moscow and Dubai.

Flying to the Emirate will build on the airline's recently introduced flights to neighbouring Kuwait, making Dubai city breaks a real possibility for American travellers.

The plans are still pending government approval, but the new routes are likely to be launched on October 26th.

John Tague, executive vice president and chief revenue officer for United Airlines, said: "Commerce and tourism are growing exponentially in both Dubai and Moscow.

"Many of our cargo and corporate customers are travelling and shipping there more often to capitalize upon the economic health in these regions."

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07/05/2008

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Diaz film showcases Vegas verve

People planning their Las Vegas city breaks have been shown the way to go by a new film showcasing all that Sin City has to offer.

What Happens in Vegas, which premiered this week in Los Angeles, features Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher as a pair of fun-seekers getting more than they bargained for in the Nevada hot-spot.

In what may not be an entirely typical Vegas experience, the pair hit the casinos and land a major win, before waking up to the reality of having got married the night before.

Battling over their jackpot winnings, Kutcher and Diaz end up finding that their romance may be more than just a one-night stand.

Visitors to the city may not go to these lengths, but will find the city bursting with gaming, gambling and entertainment options should they fancy a roll of the dice.

Las Vegas was only established as a city in 1905, and lies at the heart of one of America's most arid landscapes.

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06/05/2008

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Lufthansa gives Munich an Indian summer

Lufthansa has boosted the options for European travellers seeking bargain flights to Asia by introducing new direct flights between Munich and Mumbai.

Already boasting a service between Frankfurt and the Indian city, Lufthansa's new addition will make it the only airline operating the Munich-Mumbai route.

The thrice-weekly service adds to the airline's extensive Chinese routes and helps to make it – alongside Finnair – one of Europe's premier airlines for Asian flights.

Lufthansa south asia director Werner Heesen said: "We are very proud to boost our presence in India by starting Mumbai and Munich, both commercial and financial hubs of the two countries.

"We are confident that this enhanced network will offer greater flexibility and choice to our customers as well as reinforce our position as a European market leader."

A further route between Germany and India – the Lufthansa Frankfurt to Kolkata service – will also see its frequency increased from three to five weekly flights from June 3rd.

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Copenhagen calling for jazz lovers

Copenhagen city breaks will this summer unravel to the jazzy sound of the saxophone.

The tourism agency of Denmark has unveiled a summer schedule of music in the city, featuring an array of global talents within the popular annual Copenhagen Jazz Festival.

Taking place between July 4th and 13th this year's event has been billed as a free-wheeling hybrid of New Orleans classic jazz and cutting-edge jazz electronica sounds.

Now a well established feature on Copenhagen calendars, the festival that has been running since 1979 will this year boast 100 concerts daily, according to the country's tourism agency.

For those jumping on cheap flights and booking up bargain hotels in the city, Grammy award-winning German free-form jazz specialist Ornette Coleman will be among the highlights, while jazz, blues and folk vocalist Cassandra Wilson will also be popping up around the city.

In order to get the most out of the festival, visitors can jump on a bike and take advantage of the extensive cycle routes that are said to make Copenhagen one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world.

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