News Tag: tourism
April 7, 2009
British holidaymakers are being misled into believing that a 'commission free' exchange means they are getting the best deal for their holiday money.
Online currency provider FairFX said many Brits are unaware that the exchange rate is just as important as the commission fee in determining how much of a foreign currency they're getting for their pound.
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Beware the myth of ‘commission free’ exchange rates
by David Masters
March 31, 2009
A trend of Australians not taking their full annual leave has worsened following the onset of the economic downturn and, as a result, has collectively accrued 123 million days leave which amounts to AUS$33 billion in wages.
The Tourism Minister, Martin Ferguson, has revealed that he is currently considering spending the $900 stimulus payment in order to encourage breaks.
The Tourism Australia ...
Australians have stockpiled 123 million days leave
by Peter Charalambous
