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Is Factor 15 Suncream Enough?

NHS guidelines have recently come under intense scrutiny after they recommended people use a minimum of factor 15 suncream. Many critics argue they should have recommended people use at least factor 30. Why? Well, in the UK, factor 15 is generally enough (unless you are very fair skinned) for normal sun exposure if it is [...]
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Travelodge to Open 100 Smaller Hotels

Travelodge has announced it will be targeting a new market with the development of 100 smaller, Metro, hotels in superb locations across the UK. These Metro hotels will be between 20 and 40 rooms and offer a more premium service, allowing the budget hotelier to access a wealthier level of customer. Locations will include The [...]
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New Saddle Seats for Budget Airlines?

Aviointeriors Group, based in Italy, has unveiled a new ‘saddle seat’ they hope will revolutionise budget air travel. The seats are higher and force more weight distribution to the legs of the passenger much like some space saving seats on the London Underground and suchlike. A seat pitch of 23 inches is all that is [...]
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Tripadvisor Could Face Legal Action

In what would be a staggering disregard for freedom of speech, a reputation management company is launching a ‘group defamation action’ against Tripadvisor on behalf of thousands of hotels in arguement against negative reviews. Stating that negative reviews are ‘defamatory’, KwikChex.com say they are prepared to fight to save the reputations of thousands of establishments. [...]
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Harrogate Hotel Reopens After Fire

The Barceló Harrogate Majestic hotel isnow open after shutting for over four months because of a major fire in May. A section of the east wing was severely fire and water damaged forcing the whole hotel to close. While the hotel was closed, the owners took the opportunity to renovate the main areas including the [...]
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