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Whitbread, which owns Premier Inn, Costa, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, is confident that it will continue to outperform in the challenging consumer economy based on the strength of its brands and its customer propositions.

The month of February brings with it a carnival season. Celebrations take place all around the world and people party, eat rich food and have fun, all before the season of Lent begins.

For many businesspeople, traveling is a black hole of frustration, stress and work that piles up while you’re stuck on a plane.

Check out the following most mysterious places in the world. These are locations all around the world that we either don't know anything or about or, quite simply, are afraid to venture any further!

Check out some photos of celebrations at the Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans...

Tourism survey shows British suffering 'Beni-boredom' and looking further afield for holiday excitement.

Here's the list of top ten romantic spots in Venice for this Valentine's Day...

Everyone loves a good party! And few people know how to party better than the Venetians.

A survey conducted by the Foreign Office (FO) to mark the European 112 Day on Feb.11, 2012 reveals that most people do not know the number to call in the event of an emergency.

The Cold Weather Action is in full swing in many regions of England to increasing health risks. It is reported that icy weather will continue in the coming days as Atlantic weather systems move across the UK, bringing a mix of rain, sleet and snow.

Cold Weather Action is in full swing in many regions of England.

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Heathrow airport cancels half number of flights as snow brings transport grinding to a halt, despite airport bosses saying they are on top of situation.

It was Arylynn Presser's New Year's resolution - to meet all her 325 Facebook friends in person! The journey wasn't easy. Presser also suffered from agoraphobia (a form of anxiety disorder characterised by repeated attacks of intense fear), from which she had suffered from over 30 years.

To celebrate the bicentenary or 200th anniversary of Victorian era writer, Charles Dickens, take a walk through the lanes and pubs of London to see the city through his eyes.

If you're keen to take on a cycling adventure of your own, there are a few things to keep in mind before you set off on your epic journey. The planning stages of your trip are perhaps

Souvenirs including a one euro casino token, model replica of Costa Concordia and post cards are among the items up for sale at the eBay.

After the success of its award-winning blog, '50 Essential Experiences,' Princess Cruises has launched a new blog called, 'Inspired to Cruise: A Year of Reasons to get Away from the Everyday.'

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India which lies in the Bay of Bengal, have attracted renewed tourist interest after reports that some members of the Jarawas, one of the tribes, were paid to dance naked in front of foreign tourists.

The body of a woman was found in the submerged part of the Costa Concordia shipwreck on Saturday, bringing the death toll in the tragedy to 17. Another 15 people are still missing after the disaster that struck the cruise ship on Jan. 13. The luxury liner was carrying about 4,200 people, including the crew.

Schettino has the reputation of being a ladies’ man and was often seen with young and attractive girls on board. He used to have lavish dinners with young girls regularly, which is normally not possible if you are not a very important guest.

Maritime history has more than one instance of Schettino-like captains who put their lives before that of the passengers or simply left people to the mercy of fate.

Shipping lines already struggling against eurozone crisis and global economic slowdown, warn experts.

The London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony coincides with a busy holiday weekend.

London-Miami passengers told to brace for emergency landing in the sea 'a mistake', says airline.

The captain appeared to be evasive to the orders of port officials to supervise the rescue efforts, according to the transcripts.

Latest pictures from inside sunk cruise ship come as black box recordings reveal that Captain Francesco Schettino ignored repeated requests to return to the ship.

When the images of the sinking of the luxury liner Costa Concordia were flashed on television screens, it looked as if we were revisiting the Titanic disaster, which happened a hundred years ago.