ABTA convention dispels gloom over cuts in travel spending
The mood at the recent ABTA travel convention in Malta was relatively upbeat despite fears that George Osbourne’s spending review may hit the tourism sector hard.
London Mayor considers major new airport for South East
London Mayor Boris Johnson has this week been looking at options for the creation of a new super-airport to serve London and the South East.
Tourism - A Global Industry
As recently as just over a century ago, the majority of people on earth spent their entire life within a few hundred miles of the spot where they were born. Travel to far-flung destinations for pleasure or education was the prerogative of a very small group of adventurous or wealthy individuals. But today hundreds of thousands of people are able to crisscross the country where they live or even the globe. What brought about the change?
Sun can damage your skin through glass
Beware! Leading dermatologists and photobiologists are warning that sun can damage your skin at any time of year - even when you’re driving or sitting by a window!
Canada’s “Iron Ribbon”
One of the best ways to see Canada is to take the train from Toronto to Vancouver. Although rail travel has declined in recent years due to airplanes and motor vehicles, the ‘Iron Ribbon’ allows you to watch in comfort as some of the world’s most spectacular views go by.
Until the middle of the 19th century, most of Canada was wild and unexplored. Its sheer size, poor roads and extreme winters made extended travel nearly impossible and, according to historian Pierre Berton, three-quarters of the population lived in comparative isolation on farms.
Palm sales soar along with the temperatures
When holidaying abroad, many people enjoy the tropical ambience so much they want to bring it home with them – by planting swaying palm trees in their gardens.
Shooting the rapids the natural way
If you ever find yourself stranded in the Amazon or the wastes of Canada, you could always follow the example of Samuel de Champlain.
World Tourism Day
Visiting a developing country not only benefits the people who live there, but can also help to sustain the environment.
Flybe is top of the pops for UK flights
Flybe is flying higher in the popularity stakes than any other UK airline, according to Which? Holiday. In a poll conducted by the consumer Watchdog, Flybe, already viewed as Britain’s Number One domestic airline, was voted top of the charts for short-haul services - ahead of British Airways, BMI, Easyjet and Ryanair.
Check-in and security procedures at Leeds Bradford Airport
Please note that the following information is based on the current check-in and security measures in place at Leeds Bradford Airport and may be subject to change. For the most up to date airport information, please visit LBIA’s website or the website of Leeds airport parking specialists LCS Parking.
A quick history of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBIA)
Now one of the UK’s busiest regional airports serving passengers from the Pennines to the Peak District and beyond, Leeds Bradford Airport has risen quickly from humble beginnings. Find out more about its fascinating history with this quick overview put together by Leeds airport parking specialists LCS Parking.
How to save money on your holidays
With many of us still feeling the pinch this year, it’s no surprise that customers of ours here at LCS Airport Parking Leeds are often asking us to find them new ways to travel for less.
Getting to and from Leeds Bradford Airport
Leeds Bradford Airport is located in the rural North Leeds suburb of Yeadon and is often referred to as ‘Yeadon Airport’ by locals.
Reduce your motoring expenses in 5 simple steps
With spiralling fuel and parking costs and tax hikes on less eco-friendly vehicles, owning and running a car has never been a more costly business. Get the lowdown on how to trim the fat from your monthly motoring outlay with our 5 handy hints.