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World Travel Awards Winners Celebrated

Aleksandr Shatskih

The World Travel Awards European gala was held last night at Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Athens. Winners leading airline Lufthansa, and Portugal’s tourism board took home honors.

11 years ago

Far East Hospitality Acquires First Stake in Europe Hotels

Aleksandr Shatskih

The hospitality arm of Far East Orchard Limited, Far East Hospitality has announced having acquired 50% interests in a portfolio of property companies that own 4 Europe hotels.

11 years ago

Win a Luxe Spa Trip to New York City

Aleksandr Shatskih

Favin, Groupon’s Beauty Maven is hosting a sweepstakes giving you the chance to win a trip for two to New York City, complete with airfare, hotel accommodations, meals and a day of treatments at Asanda AVEDA Spa Lounge.

11 years ago

Cool Summer Concerts at Incheon International Airport

Mihaela Lica Butler

Incheon International Airport introduced a series of summer concerts in August, free to everyone visiting the airport. The concerts take place August 5th to 10th, at the Millennium Hall on the first floor of the passenger terminal.

11 years ago

Ryanair Wins Injunction vs eDreams

Aleksandr Shatskih

An injunction sought by low cost airline champion Ryanair has been granted against travel website eDreams. The online travel agency based in Barcelona, will be stopped from advertising that it offers the ‘guaranteed best price on all flights’ on its German website eDreams.de.

11 years ago

IAG Turns Tidy Profit Q2 of 2014

Aleksandr Shatskih

IAG, the parent company of British Airways, reports a 6th months operating profit from subsidiaries Iberia and Vueling of in excess of €230 million, compared with a loss of €33 million in the same period last year.

11 years ago

California Startup Vakast Gets $1.3 Million Seed Funding

Aleksandr Shatskih

California-based vacation rental startup Vakast announced today it has closed a $1.3 million seed funding round.

11 years ago

Top 10 Most Expensive August Destinations in the USA

Aleksandr Shatskih

CheapHotels.org revealed the most expensive USA and Canada destinations for August 1–31, 2014.

11 years ago

Garden Camping Rivals: Gamping.com vs. CampInMyGarden.com

Mihaela Lica Butler

Although Joseph Léopold advertises Gamping.com as an original idea, Victoria Webbon’s CampInMyGarden.com was there first.

11 years ago

Hyatt Place Opens Second Hotel in Mexico

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) opened a new hotel in Baja California Sur, Mexico: Hyatt Place La Paz. The hotel offers 151 luxurious rooms with scenic views of the marina or the Sea of Cortez.

11 years ago

Expedia Acquires Auto Escape Group

Aleksandr Shatskih

Expedia has just announced completing its acquisition of Auto Escape Group, a leading European car rental entity online. The acquisition from private equity fund Montefiore Investment, tell of Auto Escape Group management migrating to the booking giant’s team as well.

11 years ago

Win a Free Trip to the Havana Marathon with Insight Cuba

Aleksandr Shatskih

The grand prize includes the flight package, superior accommodations at the Melia Cohiba hotel in Havana and many other gratuities.

11 years ago

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