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SIGNAL: Prague dressed up in Light

Mihaela Lica Butler

A fascinating light and motion festival takes place in Prague, from the 16th till the 19th of October, at Čertovka.

11 years ago

CPI Hotels Acquires Mamaison Hotels & Residences

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

11 years ago

Lamda Development Unveils Hellinikon Details

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

11 years ago

Lato Boutique Hotel Summer Suite Give/Getaway

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

11 years ago

Priceline Says Aloha! to OpenTable and Sayonara! to Competition

Phil Butler

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.

11 years ago

Places I’ve Been – Southern Boy Trails North America I

Phil Butler

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.

11 years ago

FIFA World Cup & Brazil’s Painted Streets Via Google Streetview

Phil Butler

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.

11 years ago

The Fabulous Acropolis Museum Turns Five

Phil Butler

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.

11 years ago

Q & A With Sion Rapson of the World Travel Awards

Phil Butler

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.

11 years ago

Kataklysmos Festival of the Flood 2014: Cyprus Gets Wet

Phil Butler

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.

11 years ago

Valencia, Spain’s Hidden Jewel

Argo Contributor

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…

11 years ago

Mamaison Hotels Receive 10 TripAdvisor 2014 Awards

Mihaela Lica Butler

From Prague to Moscow, from Bratislava to Ostrava, and finally on to Budapest and Warsaw, all Mamaison Hotels and Residences have won TripAdvisor awards this year.

11 years ago

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