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Europe Celebrates European 112 Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

112 is the emergency number all over the EU, and today is the European 112 Day 2013, celebrated on 11 February every year since 2009. The pan-European emergency number 112 was created in 1991 and starting 2008 it is the only emergency number that can be used free of charge from any landline to reach the emergency services in any EU country.

Is the Sun Setting on Hilton?

Phil Butler

Is Hilton on the way out as a single hotelier entity? What can investors and guest conclude from Hilton moves to sell off Europe and other mature assets? When a major hotel chain dumps on long time constituents, some say the sun may be setting on a vast hospitality empire.

US Airways-American Merger Could Damage the Industry

Aleksandr Shatskih

The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) and Business Travel Coalition (BTC) sent to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in August 2012 a White Paper which aims to show that a merger between US Airways and American would not benefit the industry.

Starwood Q4 Off on Europe Woes – Inhospitably

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Thursday, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced their Q4 earnings had declined blaming growth in Europe and rising costs for the reduced revenue. The company’s net income fell to $142 million, 0.72 cents per share, about 0.7 cents beneath investor expectations.

Around The World in 3 Minutes With GQ trippin

Aleksandr Shatskih

In their quest to check out 30 must-see travel destinations before they reach the grand old age of thirty, travelling couple Gerard & Kieu stopped by twenty different countries in an epic 312-day journey, stretching more than 67,000 miles across the globe as they embarked on the adventure of a lifetime.

Serengeti National Park Scoops Hospitality Industry Award

Aleksandr Shatskih

Encompassing a vast 14,763km of expansive, untouched grazing land within Northern Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has been honored as this year’s chosen destination by leaders from the hotel, tourism and catering industry.

How to Taste Wine Like A Pro

Aleksandr Shatskih

First things first – tasting conditions are very crucial to the taste testing experience of a recently uncorked bottle of wine. You need to be in an environment where there are almost no outside conditions (ie food cooking, perfume, or any outside smells) that could alter your senses. Unexpected things like dish washer soap or having an incorrect glass can also change the scent of a wine so ensure that you properly clean your glass prior to beginning. To ensure that you are using the correct type of wine glass be sure to review the Glassware & Serving page on Have Fine Wine.

Scandic Hotels Adds TripAdvisor Reviews to Its Websites

Aleksandr Shatskih

Swedish chain Scandic Hotels has partnered with TripAdvisor to include traveler ratings and reviews on each of its hotels’ website. Scandic wants to make the online booking process easier and straightforward for its hotels, and as recent data from Forrester shows that over 70% of guests read reviews before booking their accommodation, the chain is trying to reduce the need of going to third party sources for ratings.

Lome Fetish Market: One-Stop Shop for Black Magic

Aleksandr Shatskih

Being a practicing witch doctor, sorcerer or healer is no simple task, as a wide variety of raw materials are needed to concoct the traditional medicines used to ward off evil spirits and cure people’s ailments.

5 Fabulous Destinations You Never Heard Of

Phil Butler

It’s a big, big, big world we live in. No matter how technology further links us together, no matter what discoveries discoverers uncover, there always seems to be an information gap where “knowing” about people and places is concerned. Argo Travel News is all about showing readers as many of these as possible. So here are some Saturday discoveries you may want to visit.