Earlier this November, the media reported a dangerous trend: several fake Instagram accounts, impersonating American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and JetBlue, and promising travelers free flights.
SMARTEQ & Swisscom Hospitality Partner
In tech news from Russia, Swisscom Hospitality Services and SMARTEQ have agreed to partner offering a suite of IT and ICT solutions for Russia hoteliers. According to the news SMARTEQ will now act as Swisscom’s exclusive channel partner in the Russian Federation.
Monaco International Clubbing Show Labels Mamaia the World’s Most Fashionable Party Destination
Mamaia, the Romanian destination on the Black Sea Coast has been granted with the title of “The World’s Most Fashionable Resort” at this year’s edition of Monaco International Clubbing Show.
Travel Advisory New Zealand: Solar Eclipse
One of the most rare astronomical events will occur tomorrow in New Zealand, North Australia and parts of Indonesia. A total solar eclipse is expected over Northern Australia Wednesday 14 November.
Bulgaria Unearths Thracian Gold at the Tomb of Sveshtari
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have unearthed a horde of gold treasure believed to be almost 2,400 years old at an ancient Thracian burial site in the north of the country.
Priceline to Buy Kayak in $1.8 Billion Deal
Priceline (NASDAQ: PCLN) announced on Thursday an official agreement to purchase travel research and comparison site Kayak in a stock and cash transaction.
Kingfisher Airlines: Can It Stay Aloft?
Two sides of the economics of air travel coin exists, in case anyone has failed to notice. For every Ryanair win, there are at least two air-carrier failures out there. Kingfisher Airlines (KING.NS) has just announced a record loss for the second quarter. With an imminent crash in the wind, onlookers have to offer sympathy for such beleaguered businesses.
Poland To Build Europe’s Largest Radio Telescope
Poland has announced plans to build what will be the largest radio telescope in Europe, and the third largest of its kind in the world at some 400-foot across
Russia – Malaysia Establish First Direct Flights
Russia could be about to receive more Malaysian visitors, and vice versa, thanks to the establishment of the first direct flights between the two countries.
Future Travel Trends: Luxury Shopping & Gadget-Free Hotels
Luxury shopping sprees, gadget-free resorts and Smart TVs will all have a leading role to play in the travel industry over the next few years, according to a new report out on future travel trends.
Korea Tourism Rides on Gangnam Style Success
South Korean tourism officials are hoping to cash in on the incredible Gangnam Style phenomena by attracting thousands more visitors to the country.
Midweek Travel Bits: Priceline, Ryanair, Stoxx & More
Already this week, travel news seems a bit on the up-and-up with positive looks at WTM London, as well as great financial news from players like Priceline. I know we are thinking; “Is tourism coming out of the woods here? Regardless, here’s some positive news bits.
[Travel Alert] Greece Strike Paralyzes Public Transport
Greece strikes against austerity, a 48-hour general protest across all sectors, that impacts the country public transport infrastructure, schools, banks, government offices and even hospitals.
UNTWO: World Tourist Arrivals On Track To Hit 1 Billion
The world economy continues to splutter along with all of its problems in Europe and elsewhere, but it doesn’t seem to be affecting tourism all that much. That’s because the number of international tourist arrivals in the first 8 months of this year shot up by an astonishing 4%, and is now threatening to top one billion for the first time ever.
Białowieża Forest, Where Bison Have Come Back from the Brink
There are few travelers to Poland that won’t have come across the local variety of vodka, Zubrowka, at least once on their travels. Zubrowka is memorable not just because of its potency
India Cracks Down on Outdoor Defecation
India isn’t exactly known as being one of the world’s cleanliest travel destinations. Visitors are routinely warned to be careful about eating street food and to only drink bottled water, while many of the streets and rivers in its biggest cities are literally overflowing with garbage.
Romania Reveals British Royals’ Blood Ties to Count Dracula
Romanian tourism authorities are hoping to cash in on a newly emerged link between the British Royal Family and one of its own most (in)famous patrons – the tyrannical prince who inspired the legend of Count Dracula.
Ryanair: How to Fly Right Financially
One of the world’s most competitive budget airlines, Europe’s Ryanair, reported better than expected profits today. The Dublin-based airline which made a name for itself with cost cutting, is now a favorite with travelers needing to do the same. On the news, Ryanair said net profit April to September jumped some 10%, while sales increased […]
Japanese Businesses Target Russia’s Primorsky Krai Region
Russia’s Primorsky Krai (or Primorye) region is quite a gem of the Federation. Located in the Far East coastal region of the Russian Federation, not only is it a tourism magnet with its neighboring Sea of Japan, well established ecotourism segment, rich wildlife, including the majestic Siberian tiger, and other-world attractions such as the massive Sikhote-Alin […]
WTM 2012 Kicks Off
This morning the much awaited World Travel Market opens in London. WTM 2012 will see some 157 new entries to exhibit among the world’s leading tourism, technology, and hospitality companies of every sort. Taking place at the ExCel from the 5th through the 8th, Reed Exhibitions’ yearly event will see even more notoriety and reach this year.
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