David Bellamy walks the talk
David Bellamy is giving a lecture on Tourism and the Conservation of the Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Royal Geographical Society, London SW7 on 21 February. Tickets are £15 or £9 for students. Telephone 01865 315612.

Coconut killers
Tourists are more likely to be killed by a coconut falling on their head than by a shark, according to insurance company Club Direct, which claims that around 150 people die each year while sitting under coconut trees.

Pets away
GB Airways has extended its Pets' Passports scheme. Passengers will be able to fly their dogs and cats between London and seven new destinations: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Lisbon, Porto and Montpellier. Inquiries on 01293 433767.

The eyes have it
Heathrow airport has begun a five-month trial of iris-recognition technology. Two thousand invited passengers will be able to clear passport control in the blink of an eye.