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Tune Hotels to Open Patong, Phuket Property

Aleksandr Shatskih

Once again Tune Hotels does it, opens a hotel with deals only slightly worse than totally free. A press release from one of the world’s fastest growing hotel phenomenons tells of a brand new property in Patong beach coming in January, and best of all with introductory rooms for $13 a night.

Black Friday Traveling Companions 2012

Phil Butler

Everyone is focused on Black Friday and holiday shopping now, so Argo decided to focus on traveling companions for your next weekend or holiday stayover. Here’s a list of some cool products and places to get them for the coming season. Buying gifts to take to the in-laws, or just in need of some travel friendly gadgets etc., there’s no sense passing up deals or coolness.

Travel Advisory New Zealand: Solar Eclipse

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the most rare astronomical events will occur tomorrow in New Zealand, North Australia and parts of Indonesia. A total solar eclipse is expected over Northern Australia Wednesday 14 November.

Oh My, Hotel O Paris

Phil Butler

Shining a spotlight once again on places to stay in ever charming Paris, my personal bag of memories opens up. If ever there were a perfect city to live in. Well, maybe just to visit, Paris is awfully crowded. I was reminded of Elegancia Hotels there this morning, in particular Hotel O, a designer boutique […]

Kingfisher Airlines: Can It Stay Aloft?

Aleksandr Shatskih

Two sides of the economics of air travel coin exists, in case anyone has failed to notice. For every Ryanair win, there are at least two air-carrier failures out there. Kingfisher Airlines (KING.NS) has just announced a record loss for the second quarter. With an imminent crash in the wind, onlookers have to offer sympathy for such beleaguered businesses.

Korea Tourism Rides on Gangnam Style Success

Aleksandr Shatskih

South Korean tourism officials are hoping to cash in on the incredible Gangnam Style phenomena by attracting thousands more visitors to the country.

Midweek Travel Bits: Priceline, Ryanair, Stoxx & More

Aleksandr Shatskih

Already this week, travel news seems a bit on the up-and-up with positive looks at WTM London, as well as great financial news from players like Priceline. I know we are thinking; “Is tourism coming out of the woods here? Regardless, here’s some positive news bits.

UNTWO: World Tourist Arrivals On Track To Hit 1 Billion

Aleksandr Shatskih

The world economy continues to splutter along with all of its problems in Europe and elsewhere, but it doesn’t seem to be affecting tourism all that much. That’s because the number of international tourist arrivals in the first 8 months of this year shot up by an astonishing 4%, and is now threatening to top one billion for the first time ever.

India Cracks Down on Outdoor Defecation

Aleksandr Shatskih

India isn’t exactly known as being one of the world’s cleanliest travel destinations. Visitors are routinely warned to be careful about eating street food and to only drink bottled water, while many of the streets and rivers in its biggest cities are literally overflowing with garbage.

Update: The Travel Attaché – Definitely Different

Phil Butler

A Middle Eastern travel specialization group, The Travel Attaché, has announced having launched their services from their Dubai headquarters. According to their press, this office is the first in a series that will come to the region soon.