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Expedia Taps Amadeus for More

Aleksandr Shatskih

Good news for Amadeus global distribution comes via an Expedia announcement to offer air, car, rail, cruise and hotels through the Amadeus system as part of a new long-term global deal.

9 years ago

Brussels Airport Back to Normal After Terror Attacks

Aleksandr Shatskih

Brussels Airport has officially reopened its departures hall, where terrorist suicide bombs devastated passengers and property back in March.

9 years ago

Crimea Cruise Excursions Crank Up for Summer

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from Simferopol, offshore cruises have begun off Crimea for a tourist season officials expect will see 6 million visitors to the peninsula.

9 years ago

An Orthodox Easter Prayer

Phil Butler

Many people celebrate this weekend the Orthodox Easter, a holiday with long lasting traditions, and specific customs.

9 years ago

Valamar Riviera Significantly Grows Revenue from Sales Q1

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the published unaudited business results in the first quarter of 2016 Valamar Riviera d.d. reported consolidated revenues in the amount of HRK 86.5 million, which is an increase of 58.1 million HRK or 204% compared to the same period last year.

9 years ago

Russia Tourism Has a New China Focused Curriculum

Aleksandr Shatskih

The travel association, Travel Association has announced university accredidation for universities and students in a new speciality, teaching organized tourism focused on China tourists.

9 years ago

Olympic Torch On Its Way to Rio 2016

Phil Butler

The countdown has begun for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad. Yesterday at te Temple of Hera in Olympia, the eternal flame was lit, then passed from Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias on to Giovane Gávio, Brazil’s double Olympic-medal-winning volleyball champion.

9 years ago

Wizz Air Now Connects Gatwick and Bucharest

Aleksandr Shatskih

Wizz Air has just announced the launch of its first flights from Gatwick beginning in June. The Eastern Europe focused budget carrier currently operates from eight other UK airports including Luton.

9 years ago

Dining in the Buff: The Bunyadi Restaurant to Open in London

Mihaela Lica Butler

Just when you thought the gastronomy world can no longer surprise you, here comes The Bunyadi, a new concept pop-up restaurant, where you are expected to bare it all for a bite. Seb Lyall, the brains behind the project, insists that “The idea is to experience true liberation,” but it is not clear so far […]

9 years ago

St. Regis Belgrade Slated to Open in 2019

Aleksandr Shatskih

The St. Regis Iconic Luxury Brand will Move Into Exclusive 40-story Tower as the Crown Jewel of the Highly Anticipated Belgrade Waterfront Development.

9 years ago

Better Fares with Norwegian Airlines

Aleksandr Shatskih

For North Americans who always wanted a European vacation, a new flight path to the old continent via budget carrier Norwegian Airlines could make those dreams a lot cheaper. The US Department of Transportation has just granted preliminary approval to expand its operations between the US and Norway.

9 years ago

Malta Hosts 14th Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Broadcasting Union (EBU) and its Maltese Member Public Broadcasting Services Ltd (PBS) have announced that the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place this November in Malta. PBS is slated to host the event in November, in the capital of Valletta.

9 years ago

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