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STR Analyzes the Impact of Terrorism on Europe’s Hotel Industry

2016-05-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

STR Global

On average, European hotel markets experience stabilized performance results within approximately three months following a terror attack, according to data and analysis from STR.

Tags: Europe hotels, STR, STR Global, terror

THack Mallorca Hist Mallorca Tomorrow

2016-05-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Thack

Coming up in the Baelerics tomorrow, THack Mallorca is a hackathon dedicated to hospitality solutions. THack Mallorca is FREE for professional and student developers and offers the chance for teams of up to five developers to win their share of at least €5,000 in cash and other prizes.

Tags: events, Hotelbeds, THack Mallorca, Tnooz, travel tech, XapiX

Expedia Taps Amadeus for More

2016-05-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Greg Schulze

Good news for Amadeus global distribution comes via an Expedia announcement to offer air, car, rail, cruise and hotels through the Amadeus system as part of a new long-term global deal.

Tags: airlines, Amadeus, distribution, Expedia, fights, PMS

OpenKey Releases Version 3.0 Mobile App

2016-05-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Via OpenKey Facebook

OpenKey has just released its new mobile app Version 3.0, which is a further enhancement for hotels guests to get key amenities.

Tags: apps, guest services, hotel apps, hotel guests, Jon Alsup, mobile apps, mobile checkin, OpenKey

Turkey to Get Free Shengen Visas Despite

2016-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkish passport

The European Commission is going to allow visa-free travel for Turkish citizens inside Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone, according to reports. As part of the deal offered Turkey for taking back migrants who crossed into Greece, Turkey is to get a free visa-ride if the country meets EU criteria.

Tags: EU Travel, EU visas, Schengen, Schengen zone, Turkey, Turkey visas

Brussels Airport Back to Normal After Terror Attacks

2016-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Brussels Airport

Brussels Airport has officially reopened its departures hall, where terrorist suicide bombs devastated passengers and property back in March.

Tags: Arnaud Feis, Brussels, Brussels Airport, Marc Descheemaecker

Ancient Ships Found in Tallinn

2016-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Shipwreck

Builders in a residential area of Tallinn have discovered a number of medieval ships while building the foundations of new apartment buildings. The remains of several 14th to 17th century vessels in what used to be part of the area’s port.

Tags: Estonia, Estonia ships, Tallinn, Tallinn archaeology

Crimea Cruise Excursions Crank Up for Summer

2016-05-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Коктебелю

According to news from Simferopol, offshore cruises have begun off Crimea for a tourist season officials expect will see 6 million visitors to the peninsula.

Tags: Crimea, Simferopol, Swallow's Nest, Yalta

FSUE “Atomflot” Offers Cruises to North Pole

2016-05-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

50 Years of Victory at the North Pole (Poseidon Expeditions)

The nuclear powered icebreaker, FSUE “Atomflot” will make four of five voyages to the North Pole, according to Deputy General Director and Chief Engineer Mustafa Kashka. The company says the 12 day journeys aboard 50 Years of Victory will cost tourists around 1.8 million rubles ($28,000 US).

Tags: 50 Years of Victory, Atomflot, Cruise Russia, North Pole, Russian travel

International Triennial of Tapestry Starts May 9 in Łódź

2016-05-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

15th International Triennial of Tapestry, Łódź 2016

Coming to Łódź May 9th, the 15th International Triennial of Tapestry is the oldest, biggest and most prestigious
exhibition promoting contemporary fiber art. Running through October at the Central Museum of Textiles, the exhibition is also one of the most unique events in Europe.

Tags: European culture, poland, Poland events, textiles, Łódź

Valamar Riviera Significantly Grows Revenue from Sales Q1

2016-04-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Valamar Riviera d.d.

According to the published unaudited business results in the first quarter of 2016 Valamar Riviera d.d. reported consolidated revenues in the amount of HRK 86.5 million, which is an increase of 58.1 million HRK or 204% compared to the same period last year.

Tags: Croatia, Croatia hotels, Croatia resorts, Valamar Riviera

Beyond Travel and Sun Island Tours team up to present Eastern Europe

2016-04-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lake Bled

Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Istanbul – they are your normal Eastern European destinations, but what about the unsung places? Ask any expert and they will say that there is no shortage of interesting places in Eastern Europe.

Tags: Beyond Travel, Bled Castle, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Eastern Europe, Sun Island Tours, tours

A Surpising 7 Eastern European Vacation Destinations

2016-04-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Klaipėda Port at dusk (cc 2.0)

If Paris has lost some of its shimmer for you, then how about giving one of the lesser known eastern European cities a whirl? Here’s a surprisingly entertaining and eventful seven you may not have thought of for your 2016 European getaway. Best of all, these unsung gems are some of the most cost effective city breaks you’ll find anywhere. Welcome to Eastern Europe.

Tags: Croatia, Estonia, Klaipeda, Kotor, Lithuania, Ljubljana, Loket, Montenegro, Osijek, Osijek Cathedral, poland, Tartu, Zamość

Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete opens in Greece

2016-04-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete

Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is proudly announcing the opening of their second hotel in Greece. Located on the northern seaside of the largest and mythical Greek island, Crete, the Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete is a picturesque getaway and a true oasis on the Emerald Bay of Milatos.

Tags: crete, Crete hotels, Greece travel, Incredible Crete, Milatos Crete, Radisson Blu, Rezidor Group, Visit Greece

Experts Warn Locals and Tourists Of Klyuchevskaya Volcano

2016-04-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano in Kamchatka

Rescuers have recommended that local Kamchatka residents and tourists refrain from traveling to the area nearest the Klyuchevskaya erupting volcano. As reported Tuesday via EMERCOM, the huge volcano began spewing lava,. and there is a potential danger of pyro-clastic flows to the settlements and surrounds of the South Eastern slope there in Kamchatsky Krai.

Tags: Kamchatka, Kamchatsky Krai, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Klyuchevskoy, travel advisory

Russia Tourism Has a New China Focused Curriculum

2016-04-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel Association "World Without Borders"

The travel association, Travel Association has announced university accredidation for universities and students in a new speciality, teaching organized tourism focused on China tourists.

Tags: China tourists, Russia tourists, visit Russia, World Without Borders

Donizetti Opera “don Pasquale” Premiers at Bolshoi

2016-04-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Don Pasquale

Visitors to Moscow and the Bolshoi got a rare treat on Tuesday when the premiere of the Opera Gaetano Donizetti “don Pasquale” directed by Timofey kulyabin was held at the New Bolshoi theatre. Not since 1872 has this opera been staged at the illustrious theater.

Tags: Bolshoi, don Pasquale, Moscow events, opera, Russian evens

Hotel Yearbook Talent Edition Released

2016-04-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Yearbook Talent Edition

The Hotel Yearbook has come out with a new Special Edition on global hospitality industry talent development issue.

Tags: hospitality jobs, hospitality schools, hospitality talent, hotel schools, Hotel Yearbook

Wizz Air Now Connects Gatwick and Bucharest

2016-04-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air

Wizz Air has just announced the launch of its first flights from Gatwick beginning in June. The Eastern Europe focused budget carrier currently operates from eight other UK airports including Luton.

Tags: Bucharest, Gatwick, Romania flights

What’s Hot This Summer: Virtuoso’s Best Destinations

2016-04-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

White Nights in St. Petersburg (Gelio Vostok)

Virtuoso, the international luxury travel network, has just announced the hottest destinations for the Summer of 2016. Recognized as a key trend forecaster, the data mining company leverages $35 billion in transaction data to glean what travelers seek. Here’s a look at the logical favorites and a few surprises that surfaced in Virtuoso’s recent findings.

Tags: destinations, Europe travel, Paris, Tanzania, top destinations, travel 2016, travel lists, Virtuoso

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