The popular Sziget Festival opens its gates on August 11, 2014, becoming one of the main reasons for you to visit Budapest this Summer.
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SIGNAL: Prague dressed up in Light
A fascinating light and motion festival takes place in Prague, from the 16th till the 19th of October, at Čertovka.
CPI Hotels Acquires Mamaison Hotels & Residences
Czech hospitality group CPI Hotels continues their growth by expanded further into the European market yesterday. The group’s acquisition of luxury hotel group Mamaison Hotels and Residences is a significant move. Mamaison, which has hotels in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Russia, is one of the most popular hotel brands in several major cities.
Lamda Development Unveils Hellinikon Details
The company that purchased the old Athens airport, Lamda Development, has now turned over their plans for the coastal area of Ellinikon. On Tuesday CEO Odysseas Athanasiou announced construction work of the €8 billion plus project is to begin in 2016.
Lato Boutique Hotel Summer Suite Give/Getaway
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.
Priceline Says Aloha! to OpenTable and Sayonara! to Competition
Priceline buying restaurant reservation website OpenTable for $2.6 billion shows the expansion of the hospitality space growing ever more competitive. It was only a matter of time until restaurants became a bigger part of the tourism mix. If ever there were an “all in one” travel company emerging, Priceline may have just bid Sayonara! to its competition.
Places I’ve Been – Southern Boy Trails North America I
I woke up this morning thinking about the so many places I’ve been. Then I thought; “I’m the editor, I can share whatever I want.”
So here’s a part of “where I’ve been via our partnership with Fotolia and other special friends.
FIFA World Cup & Brazil’s Painted Streets Via Google Streetview
With the FIFA World Cup hitting Rio Brazil has become the stage where the world gathers to play out maybe the greatest game in all sport. Soccer (football) carries with it, in these championships, the hopes, and vivid colorful dreams of billions of fans.
The Fabulous Acropolis Museum Turns Five
Recently ranked one of the 20 best museums of the world, the Acropolis Museum celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. On Friday June 20th a series of events including a concert by Leon of Athens highlight the momentous occasion.
Q & A With Sion Rapson of the World Travel Awards
Recently I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Sion Rapson (at left), and industry expert of merit who has helped the world recognize excellence in the travel industry immeasurably. Rapson, Director of Global Business for the distinguished World Travel Awards, spoke candidly before and after a Q & A for Eye for Travel. The full interview and some added takeaways are cited below, followed by a brief summary.
Kataklysmos Festival of the Flood 2014: Cyprus Gets Wet
Coming up this month, the 2014 Kataklysmos (Flood) Festival hits Cyprus in towns and cities across the island. From Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Paralimni, Ayia Napa and beyond, tourists and local islanders mingle in June for games and frolic on one of the world’s most coveted island paradises.
Valencia, Spain’s Hidden Jewel
A fantastic Costa Blanca city situated roughly at the centre of Spain’s Mediterranean coast is a thrilling temperamental big city that prides with impressive architecture, delicious cuisine, noisy festivals, a vast stretch of sandy beach, one of the biggest park areas in Europe and a lot more…