Latest Holidays News
Tourism deficit hits nearly $8 billion
Australias tourism figures continue to make for bleak reading, with nearly 10000 fewer international visitors arriving here in 2011, and the number of Aussies taking overseas holidays soaring to 7.8 million. The Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) says
Updated: 02/07/2012 12:55A
Travel briefs
Expedias 2011 Vacation Deprivation Study took the issue of holidays to the streets of North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia, polling more than 7000 people between Sept. 19 and Oct. 9. The results provide an interesting peek at other
Updated: 02/07/2012 12:03A
Changes to holidays up for debate
Parliament is going to debate a bill to Mondayise public holidays when they fall on a weekend. Labour MP David Clark drafted the members bill and its been drawn from the ballot. He says Waitangi Day and Anzac Day fall on weekends every five years.
Updated: 02/06/2012 11:06P
Assignment: Ukiah - And a very merry Super Bowl to you
Compare that to the reception most holidays get in this great big society and the Super Bowl stands alone. It doesnt have many critics and nobody sues it because their feelings got hurt. Other national holidays are under constant attack,
Updated: 02/06/2012 11:05P
Sales lack real sparkle, but optimism stays
But according to Credit Suisse and HSBC Securities, the less-than-sterling performance of jewellers during the holidays had more to do with the changing shopping patterns of mainland tourists, cold weather and a longer-than-usual holiday this year,
Updated: 02/06/2012 09:30P
Business Studies Teaching job in Medway
The position will start immediately and will continue on an ongoing basis at least until the Easter holidays. The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic yet professional and have solid experience of teaching Business Studies and ICT.
Updated: 02/06/2012 08:54P
School students suspended after they dyed their hair over the summer holidays
Its summer holidays and of course the children want to put colour in their hair, she said. I took him to the hairdresser to have it dyed back but it had to be a bit darker to cover it. Parents said they did not wish for their names to be used.
Updated: 02/06/2012 08:16P
Global ABS prices facing upward pressure from soaring upstream costs
In China, ABS prices posted increases in the first full week after the Chinese New Year holidays and players are predicting further price hikes in the days ahead. Prices at the lower end of the ranges are expected to slowly fade from the market over
Updated: 02/06/2012 08:15P
Simply Affordable: Protein-packed burritos can defang that gnawing hunger
By Ivy Manning, Special to The Oregonian After the holidays, most of us yearn to turn over a new leaf. We strive to eat healthier foods, exercise more, and eschew our weaknesses (goodbye, chocolate cupcakes). All admirable goals, but it can be rough
Updated: 02/06/2012 07:07P
Its Not Too Late to Sell This Stock
Even worse, the companys holidays were anything but bright. Although the retailers net sales increased by 16%, its same-store sales were flat. The retailer choked in a highly promotional environment here in the US market. Not only does Abercrombie
Updated: 02/06/2012 06:55P