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Eurozone – European Travel Gone Critical

Phil Butler

The Eurozone is in deep trouble. The piling up of debt for member states now affects every country, every industry, all Europe is reeling at the ultimate realization economic chaos is no longer a distant danger. Italy’s Ecomomy Minister Giulio Tremonti said it all in an address on Thursday; “We move forward or we sink” – stressing the EU desperately needs a political solution to its money woes.

14 years ago

Crystal Cruises Transatlantic Retro Dance Voyage

Aleksandr Shatskih

Have you always dreamed of a trans-Atlantic voyage? Maybe you yearn to dance an elegant tango aboard a stunning ocean liner? Perhaps you envision doing both, and more? Well, Crystal Cruises has just announced a “Big Band and Ballroom Dance” voyage from Lisbon to Miami this Fall. Talk about retro elegance.

14 years ago

Thomas Cook Celebrates 170th Anniversary

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you’ve ever wondered how travel companies like Thomas Cook got so prominent, last weeks 170th anniversary of their founders holidays should be a clue. Thomas Cook’s first hosted tour, a train ride with 500 demonstrators back in 1841, launched maybe the world’s most respected holiday travel company.

14 years ago

Venetian Seaplane Tradition Re-ignited with Seawings

Aleksandr Shatskih

One hundred years of Venetian Seaplane tradition has been officially re-ignited in the heart of Venice.

14 years ago

Internos Real Investors Raising Europe Hotel Fund

Phil Butler

Internos Real Investors is reportedly raising between €200 million and €250 million for their first hotel fund for selected European countries. According to the news, the company is targeting mid-market hotel projects in Germany, France, and in the Netherlands.

14 years ago

Too Much Ado About Nothing, Hilton Orlando Ascends to…

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hilton Orlando is proud about being the preferred hotel on TripAdvisor.com. But should they be?

14 years ago

Crystal Cruises – Best Large Cruise Line 2011

Phil Butler

For those dreaming of a cruise aboard a fabulous floating city this Summer, Crystal Cruises may just be the safest bet there is. The company has just been named Travel + Leisure’s “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” for 2011.

14 years ago

Travel for Good Winners Picked by Travelocity

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travelocity announced the four grand prize winners for their recent Travel for Good® program. Over the last six months Travelocity has been looking for stories of inspiration from volunteers around the world. The four winners will each receive a $5,000 grant for a so called “volunteer vacation” – where they can offer their services in some corner of the world.

14 years ago

Singapore Goes for Lady Gaga

Phil Butler

Lady Gaga is scheduled to perform in an exclusive SingTel concert before a limited crowd of just 2000 this week. For visitors to Singapore, who are Gaga fans, maybe the only way to see the diva is via a SingTel contest?

14 years ago

Not Just Rotten in Denmark – Nationalism Surfacing

Phil Butler

The news that the Danish parliament moved on Friday to reintroduce limited border controls, should not really come as any surprise. With one segment of the EU pushing hard for austerity measures on the other side, and the Russian Federation being nixed at every turn on free visa travel, and general upheaval increasing overall, isn’t it clear more than one border crossing is at risk?

14 years ago

Sea Island Resort Names Scott Steilen President

Phil Butler

In news from Sea Island, Georgia, Sea Island Acquisition, LLC announced the appointment of Scott Steilen as President of the Sea Island Resort. Steilen will oversee the company’s operations including Sea Island Golf Club, the Cloister at Sea Island, and world famous lodge there.

14 years ago

Tiger Airways Grounding Stunts Australia Air Traffic

Aleksandr Shatskih

In airline news, Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authorities (CASA) grounded Tiger Airways Australia because of what the authority called an “imminent risk” to air safety. Understandably, the industry there is in a degree of chaos now as the popular budget carrier serves tens of thousands of customers.

14 years ago

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