BA 2009 Top Ten Destinations |
British Airways has announced its predicted top ten long haul destinations for 2009 and St Kitts is in at number 7 just after New York & Hong Kong:
South Africa heads the list due to the excellent exchange rate at present but considering the amazing competition St Kitts ranks very highly indeed and has been given a full vote of confidence by BA management in respect of future growth and investment.
The full BA Top Ten list is:
· Cape Town
· Johannesburg
· Dubai
· San Francisco
· New York
· Hong Kong
· St Kitts
· St Lucia
· Sydney
· Shanghai
BA head of UK and Ireland sales Richard Tams is quoted as saying:
“It’s not all doom and gloom for travel in the current economic climate as destinations such as Dubai and the Caribbean Islands of St Kitts and St Lucia continue to experience growth and investment, so we anticipate greater numbers of customers wanting to travel there."
“South Africa will be popular thanks to the relative strength of the pound against the rand and the upcoming British Lions tour.”
The first phase of 16 Hillside apartments is nearing completion with most units sold and already earning income in the initial rental program.
British Airways has announced its predicted top ten long haul destinations for 2009 and St Kitts is in at number 7 just after New York & Hong Kong: