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Travel Buddies – So You Never Have to Travel Solo

2014-06-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mobile app developers, Sound Pipe Media are set to completing an app for their client called Travel Buddies.. With amazing functionality these app developers from UK have really hit a great app for anyone willing to travel and need a buddy. You can easily register via Facebook, Twitter, and then search who is traveling within the network to the same destination as you.

Tags: apps, couples, romantic travel, singles, travel buddy, travel social

Turkey’s Newest Art, Fashion & Design Scene in Alacati

2014-06-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alacati Turkey

The Aegean town of Alacati manages to effortlessly combine traditional Turkish hospitality with stylish boutique hotels, high-end fashion, independent art galleries and lively beach clubs. Popular for its boutique hotels with bijou pools and great food, there are also a myriad of new designer-led shops and unique artworks blossoming in Alacati.

Tags: Aegean destinations, Alacati, Millfest Fashion, Turkey events, Turkey festivals

Serbia Adopts “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”

2014-06-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Serbia has now become the first country in eastern Europe to adopt “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”, an international green initiative aimed at connecting tourists and the hospitality industry. From hospitality sector professionals to local communities, the initiative promotes sustainable travel across Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia and Serbia.

Tags: environmentally friendly, green travel, Serbia tourism, Serbia travel, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel

Gazpromneft-Aero Fuels Still More International Jets

2014-06-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy CJSC Gazpromneft – Aero

In news from the Russia airline industry Gazpromneft-Aero has begun supplying aviation fuel to Meridiana at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow. With regular direct flights to Cagliari, Olbia and Naples on Airbus A320 planes, Meridiana is now the 13th airline refuelled by Gazpromneft-Aero at Domodedovo.

Tags: airlines, Gazprom, jet fuel, Russia airlines

Mamaison Andrassy Hotel Takes Home Best of Business Traveller Hungary

2014-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Andrassy wins

Business Traveller Hungary has honored Mamaison Hotel Group’s Andrassy Budapest with their ’Best Budapest Business Hotel Award 2014.’

Tags: Budapest hotels, Hungary hotels, Hungary Travel, Mamaison

Turkey Promoted with Global “Home Of” Campaign Shot by World Renown Photographers

2014-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkey Tourism

Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has recently launched a brand-new tourism branding and advertising campaign under the banner ‘Home Of’. With the unchanging main byline ‘Home of….’, the second part of the byline uses variable text to convey Turkey as the starting point for many distinguished sites, historical events and unique features, including ‘Home Of History’ and ‘Home Of Adventure’ among many others.

Tags: Go Turkey, Steve McCurry, Turkey photographs, Turkey tourism, Turkey tours, Turkey Travel

Lato Boutique Hotel Summer Suite Give/Getaway

2014-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The sitting area of Lato's Executive Suite

Summer vacationing on the Greek isle of Crete is in full swing for thousands of sun and fun seekers. So, in the spirit of Cretan hospitality (Filoxenia) Lato Boutique Hotel* is giving away a luxurious weekend in Heraklion.

Tags: crete, Crete hotels, Crete rental cars, Crete restaurants, Crete travel, Greece, Heraklion, Lato, Sixt, World Travel Awards

Tune Hotels to Continue to Pursue Business Growth in Victoria, Australia

2014-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

State of Victoria’s Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Louise Asher (left) met with Tune Hotels Group Chief Executive Officer Mark Lankester.

Tune Hotels, which opened its doors in Melbourne recently will continue to lure more visitors to the city popularly known as Australia’s cultural capital, tapping on the rising number of tourists especially from South East Asia.

Expedia’s TAAP Gives Agents Improved Inventory Access

2014-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Expedia logo

According to new from Expedia this morning, the world’s largest full service online travel site just released the Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP). TAAP gives US travel agents access to Expedia’s global inventory and allows them to earn commissions on hotels, package travel deals , and more.

Tags: Expedia, TAAP, tours, travel affiliates, travel agents

Green Island Holidays Offers Twice the Variety Vacations

2014-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

View from Pendathaktilos mountain

For vacationers interested in visiting Cyprus or Turkey this season, Green Island Holidays is offering deals at including multiple destinations like; Alacati, Bodrum and Istanbul in Turkey and Kyrenia and Famagusta in North Cyprus.

Tags: Famagusta, Istanbul, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel

Hard Rock International Commemorates Opening First European Property with Legendary Celebration

2014-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hard Rock

Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos – with locations from Bali andSan Diego to Singapore and Macau – celebrated the highly anticipated Grand Opening of its first European property, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, in Spain on June 13, 2014. Hard Rock inaugurated the contemporary property with an unrivaled celebration featuring the brand’s signature Guitar Smash and performance by three-time Grammy award winner, Nile Rodgers, and Chic.

Tags: Europe entertainment, Europe events, Europe hotels, Europe restaurants, Hard Rock, Hard Rock Cafe

Ryanair Catering to Families This Summer

2014-06-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Ryanair Corporate

In news from low cost airline leader Ryanair, the carrier will be introducing a new “family-friendly” service at a special event in London. Discounted charges for various services by the airline were just announced via Travel Mole.

Tags: airlines, Europe airlines, Europe flights, Ryanair

Hertz Expands Dream Collection In Europe With Additional Elite Models

2014-06-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Maserati GranTurismo

The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world’s leading general use car rental company, has recently expanded its exclusive Dream Collection in Europe with new stunning models such as the Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe in Italy and the UK and the stylish Maserati GranTurismo in France. Other newly added high end vehicles include the powerful Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed in the Netherlands and the modern BMW 6 Series Convertible in Spain.

Tags: Europe cars, Europe rentals, Hertz, rental cars

Dance and Non-verbal Theatre Festival 2014 in Zagreb

2014-06-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Zagreb dance

Coming this month to Zagreb, the Dance and Non-verbal Theatre Festival, which will be held from July 19 to July 22.

Tags: Croatia events, dance, Europe dance, Zagreb, Zagreb dance, Zagreb events

Muhu Future Music Festival “Juu Jääb”

2014-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

JUU JÄÄB Festival

Coming the 24th to the 29th of this month to Muhu Saarel, Saaremaa, Estonia, the International Muhu Future Music Festival “Juu Jääb” is an annual festival that showcases futuristic music.

Tags: Estonia culture, Estonia events, Estonia music, Estonia travel, Europe fests

Kings of Leon to Perform in Riga, Latvia

2014-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kings of Leon - courtesy Caleb Followill

U.S. rock stars Kings of Leon are slated to perform at the Mezaparks Open-air Stadium on June 25 in Riga.

Tags: Latvia concerts, Latvia events, Riga concerts, Rock concerts

International Theatre Festival Sibiu FITS 2014 “Now Showing”

2014-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sibiu events

Going on right now in Romania, the International Theatre Festival in Sibiu FITS is one of the most important performing arts fests in all Europe. Over half a million visitors are expected to take part this year in between June 6th and June 15th.

Tags: FITS, FITS 2014, Romania events, Sibiu events, Sibiu tourism, Sibiu travel

Marlink & Stena Line Hook Up on Connectivity

2014-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Stena ferry

A northwest Europe leading ferry operator, Stena Line engaged Marlink to upgrade 27 ferries in Scandinavian, Irish Sea and North Sea operation with the latest VSAT services and technology. The move will reportedly increase connectivity bandwidth for business, crew and passenger needs.

Tags: ferries, Norway, Scandinavia tourism, Stena Line, WiFi

Condor awarded as sustainable airline

2014-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Condor

In the survey “Mit gutem Gewissen” by Focus and Focus Money, Condor is awareded as sustainable airline. In the survey, a representative panel of consumers rated a total of 17 airlines according to their economic, ecological and social responsibility. Condor received the gold seal.

Tags: Condor, ondor Flugdienst GmbH, Thomas Cook Group, Thompson

Airberlin May Passengers Up

2014-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy airberlin

For May 2014, airberlin ferried a total of 2,971,840 passengers to destinations worldwide. The increase, of +0.5 percent over the same period of 2013, represented equaled a high capacity utilization rate of 79.5 percent. Seat miles/kilometers increased, as did other comparative figures.

Tags: air traffic, airline news, airlines, Europe airlines, Europe flights

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