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• Over 80% of Brit holidaymakers 'to travel again next year'
  Some 83 per cent of British holidaymakers plan to travel abroad again in the next 12 months, regardless of how much trouble the economy is in, according to research.Commissioned by the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), Ipsos Mori polled some 700 people who had taken a recent overseas holiday and found that 47 per cent do not plan to make any changes to their travel arrangements because of the economic situation.Exactly half of the people polled said they will not be reducing the length of their holiday and 46 per cent said they will not change their choice of destination.The strength of the euro appears to be having an affect on holiday plans, however, with only 46 per cent of people planning to visit western Europe in the next year, compared to 65 per cent of travellers who visited the region in 2008.Abta recently revealed that enquiries to join the association doubled following the failure of the XL holiday group.Chief executive Mark Tanzer said: "In the current volatile climate, customers are looking for the reassurance and confidence that booking with an Abta travel expert will bring. More and more companies are looking to raise their game and benefit from the gold standard of the industry, Abta membership."Cheap Flights and Travel News - © 2008 - Just The Flight
• Tourists offered new guide to Scotland
  People planning trips to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or any other city in Scotland can now take advantage of a new guide offering insights from local people.Real Scotland - The Locals' Guide has been designed to show there is more to Scotland than the popular attractions and reveal "insider tips, hidden gems and off-the-beaten-track experiences".Tourists can register on the official VisitScotland site to order a free copy of the guide.The passport-sized publication's contents include a number of unusual top tens from local experts, such as park rangers' best wildlife hotspots, and a run-down of Britain's most northerly locations.Kathryn Macdonald, product manager at VisitScotland, said: "We wanted to give visitors a tool to discover more of Scotland even if they have come many times before."From Portsoy's traditional Small Boats festival to the best place to spot otters, Real Scotland is crammed with inspiring fresh ideas and a touch of humour, which I'm sure readers will enjoy."The year 2009 will provide many entertainment opportunities to visitors to Scotland as the country hosts its first 'homecoming year' to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.Cheap Flights and Travel News - © 2008 - Just The Flight
• New Dubai harbour development unveiled
  Property developer Nakheel has unveiled plans for a new inner-city harbour and tower development in Dubai that will include the world's tallest building.Designed to reach more than one kilometre into the sky, Nakheel Tower will be taller than the under-construction Burj Dubai tower, which will be a mere 818 metres in height.The building, which is expected to take ten years to complete, will comprise four individual towers within an individual structure as well as a crescent-shaped podium at its base intended to complement its height.Other features of Nakheel's new development in the United Arab Emirates will include the world's first inner-city harbour, 250,000 square metres of hospitality space and 100,000 square metres of land for retail purposes.Speaking at the launch of the initiative, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the chairman of Nakheel parent company Dubai World, said: "There is nothing like it in Dubai."Nakheel harbour and tower is located in the heart of 'new Dubai', where we have focused on creating a true community, a location for living, working, relaxing and entertaining, for art and culture. All of this is concentrated in one area."Nakheel drew on influences from a number of great Islamic cities of the past to design the new development, including Alhambra in Spain, Alexandria in Egypt, Tangier in Morocco and Isfahan in Iran.Cheap Flights and Travel News - © 2008 - Just The Flight
• Frommer's guides to be launched on smartphones
  Travellers who make regular use of advancements in technology could soon be able to access content from travel guide specialist Frommer's on the iPhone and iTouch, according to reports.The company is set to begin offering guides to New York, San Francisco, Paris and London, Travolution reports.Designed to work offline, the travel guides will include information on restaurants, hotels and services, as well as maps and links to useful websites.S Mark Williams, the founder of Modality, the technology firm working with Frommer's on the project, said that the ever-increasing functionality of devices such as the iPhone is enriching the travel experience for the public.Larry Olson of Wiley, the company that operates the Frommer's brand, said: "There's no doubt technology is changing the way we travel, and by partnering with Modality to bring Frommer's to the iPhone, we are positioning our content to appeal to the most savvy pleasure- and adventure-seekers in the marketplace."Another advantage of owning digital devices that offer web access is the ability to use sites such as Just the Flight Mobile, which allows customers to book flights, read destination guides and get travel news updates.Cheap Flights and Travel News - © 2008 - Just The Flight
• Edinburgh Hogmanay tickets on sale
  People looking for a memorable way to celebrate New Year's Eve will be interested to hear that tickets for the Edinburgh Hogmanay street party have gone on sale today (October 3rd).Tickets for the 2008-09 event are priced at £10 but people who make their reservations quickly may receive a special price of £5.The Edinburgh Hogmanay party, which this year will kick off at 9pm and run until 1am, was once listed as one of the top 100 things to do before you die.It will take place along the length of Princes Street and Gardens and is set to see around 100,000 partygoers enjoying candle-lit concerts, dances and plenty of other events.Pete Irvine, the event's creative director, said: "With top name acts and fireworks to make sure we bring in 2009 with a bang, Edinburgh's Hogmanay offers something for everyone as musicians and DJs, across a number of stages, bring the streets of Edinburgh alive with music and an electric atmosphere."Steve Cardownie of Edinburgh City Council added: "£10 for a night of music, fireworks and electric atmosphere is a fantastic deal by anyone's standards, so the promotional offer of £5 per pass is definitely one not to be missed."Tickets are available from the official Edinburgh Hogmanay website.Cheap Flights and