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Manuel began his journey as a lifeguard on Sant Sebastià Beach and later worked as a barista—two roles that deepened his love for coastal life and local stories. Now based part-time in Crete, he brings a Mediterranean spirit to his writing and is currently exploring Spain’s surf beaches for a book project that blends adventure, culture, and coastline.

International SOS: Essential Travel Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

2023-12-18 by Manuel Santos

International SOS

International SOS, the top global health and security risk services company, offers expert advice for managing travel risks and protecting workforces during the holidays.

Fiji Airways and JetBlue Announce New Interline Partnership

2023-12-08 by Manuel Santos

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways announced a new interline partnership with United States-based airline JetBlue. This collaboration allows guests to seamlessly purchase fares for both airlines on a single ticket, enabling smooth connections between Fiji Airways and JetBlue flights. Passengers will benefit from a comprehensive check-in process from the initial departure point to their final destination. Andre Viljoen, […]

Deepdub Rolls out Royalty Program for AI Voice Clones

2023-12-08 by Manuel Santos

Deepdub

Deepdub has just launched its Voice Artist Royalty Program, ideal for travel content creators.

Top 10 Press Release Distribution Sites for Travel and Hospitality

2023-12-07 by Manuel Santos

Newspaper

Here are the top 10 press release distribution sites specifically tailored for the travel and hospitality industry to help you choose the press release distribution solution that fits your scope and budget.

Heraklion Airport 8.5 MM Passengers

2023-12-07 by Manuel Santos

Heraklion Airport on Crete

Heraklion International Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” has achieved a significant milestone by handling over 8.6 million passengers in the span of a single season from January to November of this year. This sets a new all-time record for the airport, surpassing the previous record set in 2018. Airport Manager George Pliakas has projected that the total […]

Unmanned Police Drones in the Cretan Skies

2023-12-06 by Manuel Santos

Unmanned Police Drones in the Cretan Skies

The Hellenic Police (EL.AS) has set up a team to operate police drones in Heraklion and other regional police departments.

Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0 Conference Starts Tomorrow

2023-12-06 by Manuel Santos

Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0

The biggest conference for sports management and one of the largest in Europe, “Front Runners in Sports Management 5.0,” is back richer than ever. The conference will feature over 60 distinguished speakers, making it one of the largest conferences in Europe for sports management. The event will take place from December 7 to December 9, […]

Białowieża Forest Winter Wildlife Festival in January 2024

2023-12-06 by Manuel Santos

During the Białowieża Forest Winter Wildlife Festival nature lovers can see elks in their natural habitat.

Wildlife Poland invites outdoors enthusiasts to the Białowieża Forest Winter Wildlife Festival between January 20-27, 2024.

RVshare and Spot2Nite Team up for 2024 Solar Eclipse Packages

2023-12-05 by Manuel Santos

Solar eclipse 2024

Anticipation is mounting for the solar eclipse 2024, with numerous individuals making plans to journey to prime viewing locations to behold this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

PLAY Offers Holiday Flights from $79

2023-12-04 by Manuel Santos

Play A320

Today, PLAY, an affordable Icelandic airline that operates flights between North America and Europe, is spreading holiday joy to all travellers by offering flights to Iceland for just $79 and to popular European destinations for $99. From today until December 8, 2023, passengers have the opportunity to book roundtrip flights at incredibly low prices, which […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Winter Chalet Experiences in Time for Christmas

2023-11-30 by Manuel Santos

Winter Chalet

IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a Winter Chalet Campaign to start the cosy season at Luxury & Lifestyle Hotels. IHG has teamed up with celebrity tastemakers Corey Damen Jenkins and Maren Morris to bring the winter magic to its guests.

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi Offers Inviting Spaces for a Winter Escape in Georgia

2023-11-27 by Manuel Santos

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi exterior

At Rooms Hotel Kazbegi the breathtaking views are the star of the show. The panoramic terrace, which spans the entire length of the complex, grants its visitors unparalleled visibility of the majestic snow-capped Kazbegi.

Four Seasons and Tay Group Reveal Four Seasons Standalone Private Residences in Istanbul

2023-11-23 by Manuel Santos

Four Seasons Standalone Private Residences

As the newest standalone Private Residences in the brand’s collection, the upcoming Istanbul project from Four Seasons will offer buyers the chance to live in one of the world’s most vibrant destinations with the renowned care of Four Seasons at their doorstep. Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential firm Four Seasons, in collaboration with Tay […]

Hellenic Food Authority: Warning and Consumer Protection Advice Against Olive Oil Fraud

2023-11-20 by Manuel Santos

olive oil prices surge

The Hellenic Food Authority “EFET” warns consumers and businesses about olive oil adulteration and olive oil fraud.

Dolly Parton Invites Visitors to Experience the New HeartSong Lodge & Resort at Dollywood

2023-11-07 by Manuel Santos

Dollywood HeartSong Lodge & Resort

Dollywood’s new HeartSong Lodge & Resort, the company’s second resort, is now open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Tags: Dolly Parton, Dollywood, HeartSong Lodge & Resort

Disney Wonder Cruises to Australia Just Out of Drydock

2023-10-28 by Manuel Santos

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Lines’ Disney Wonder heads to Australia and New Zealand after two-weeks in drydock for maintenance.

Tags: Australia cruises, cruise news, Disney Cruise Lines, Disney Cruises, Disney Wonder, Disney Wonder refurbishing, Fiji cruises, New Zealand cruises, South Pacific cruises

Holihouse Recognized for Exceptional Management at the European Travel & Hospitality Awards 2023

2023-10-27 by Manuel Santos

Holihouse

Holihouse has been honoured with the prestigious European Travel Award for Villas & Hospitality Management at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2023.

Dispo Travel Unveils New B2B Platform for Tailored European Vacations at Great Prices

2023-10-25 by Manuel Santos

Dispo Travel

Dispo, a leading travel technology company, announced today the launch of its new B2B wholesale tour packages available to travel agencies and tour operators in Europe.

A Winter Wonderland Awaits: Winter City Lights in Olney, Maryland

2023-10-23 by Manuel Santos

Winter City Lights

Winter City Lights, the highly anticipated holiday lights festival in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), kicks off on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Luxury and Charm: A Look at Elegant Hotel Collection

2023-10-17 by Manuel Santos

elegant hotel collection

Elegant Hotel Collection announced its official launch with 25 luxury hotels, aiming to grow to 50 properties by 2024.

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