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Rezidor Hotel Group Adds Another Baltic Sea Hotel

2010-12-02 by Phil Butler

Europe's longest pier

Swedish hoteliers Rezidor Hotel Group announced their taking over of one of Poland’s top Baltic Sea resort accommodations Hotel Rezydent in Sopot. This fine accommodation in the heart of Poland’s Baltic Sea spa resort is a sure bet for Summer sandlappers.

Tags: Baltic hotels, Baltic resorts, Baltic Sea travel, Baltic spas, Baltic states, Hotel Rezydent, Kurt Ritter, Poland spas, Poland travel, resort news, Rezidor Hotel Group, sandlappers, spa resort

Move Over TripIt Movolo Is On the Move

2010-12-02 by Phil Butler

Movolo's landing page

A Latvian travel startup called Movolo may have hit on the future of online travel booking. Simplicity on top of trust will soon enable online travel companies to greatly simplify travel booking selections. With Google’s imminent entry into the online travel space, anyone should be asking; “How do we do this?” One answer may be to follow Movolo.

Tags: booking engine, European travel, Latvian startups, map travel, online travel, startup investment, suggestion engine, Travel booking, travel search engine, travel startup, travel technology, TripIt, TripSay

Eastern Europe Digital Engagement 2010 – Lithuania

2010-11-30 by Phil Butler

Official website of Lithuania

If you surf to Lithuania’s online country portal you will be enthralled with just how pretty and refined that country’s online presence is. As websites go, their portal is nearly perfect for engaging visitors and imparting crucial information. However, closer scrutiny reveals an all too common missing link between the tools of engagement, and the actual commitment needed.

Tags: . YouTube, Brian Solis, Digital Europe, digitally aware, Eastern Europe, Engage, Europe, Facebook, Lithuania, Lithuania Facebook, Lithuania online, Lithuania Twitter, Lithuania YouTube Channel, modern websites, social media, Twitter, Web 2.0, websites

Cyber Booking Travel Deals to Die For

2010-11-29 by Phil Butler

Take off with Virgin America this Cyber Monday

If you thought Cyber Monday deals were just for online retails shops you were wrong. The online travel industry has hopped on the Cyber Monday bandwagon big time this year. Early bookings and other special arrangements equal huge savings for the cyber savvy traveler.

Tags: Christmas travel, Cyber monday, Cyber Monday deals, holiday deals, holiday travel, Hotels.com, JetBlue, Smarter Travel, Starwood Hotels, travel deals, travel news, Virgin America

Albania’s National Day and UNWTO News

2010-11-28 by Phil Butler

Gjipa Beach in Albania

On Albania’s National Day news of last week’s UNWTO Conference provides a positive backdrop for one of Eastern Europe’s most interesting emerging economies. The culture and beauty of Albania and her neighbors have for too long been missed amid the world’s most visited places. The UNWTO findings and initiatives last week may lead Albania and her neighbors into a more cooperative and positive economic future.

Tags: albania, Albania Independence, Albania National Day, Eastern Europe travel, EU tourism, Hillary Clinton, regional tourism, Sali Berisha, tirana, travel economies, UNWTO, UNWTO Seminar, Welcome to Albania

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