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Jekyll Island Convention Center Excites Tourism Chiefs

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourism chiefs in Georgia are enthusiastically awaiting the unveiling of the brand new, state-of-the-art, Jekyll Island Convention Center, a development which they hope is going to give business travel to the region a significant boost in the coming months.

14 years ago

Travel Matters Conference Speakers Confirmed

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from ABTA, the speaker lineup for this year’s Travel Matters Conference has been announced. Their news also confirms that John Penrose MP, Minister for Tourism and Heritage, will be among the distinguished industry figures appearing in the program.

14 years ago

CT Business Travel Acquires Medway Travel Limited

Aleksandr Shatskih

News from London reveals CT Business Travel’s acquisition of Maidstone business Medway Travel Limited. After 8 months of research in the sector, CT Business Travel selected Medway as their logical growth opportunity.

14 years ago

Watch Planet Asia Travel Channel

Aleksandr Shatskih

In touring news from Asia, Planet Asia Travel Channel offers travelers shares insider advice on touring the region via their blog, photos, videos, and bi-weekly Podcasts that feature celebrity guest experts. Another adventuresome initiative by Daniel Fraser and Scott Coates, the founders of Smiling Albino, the channel is definitely a unique one.

14 years ago

Photo Reportage: Schweicher Karneval 2012

Mihaela Lica Butler

The following images show just why Schweich is such a wonderful place to be, if not year-round (for some), at least every Karneval.

14 years ago

At Home in Maine – Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand

Aleksandr Shatskih

Spotlighting yet another charming hotel this week, we turn our binoculars toward Brunswick, Maine, once a colonial shipbuilding Mecca. For accomodating the outdoors type intent on a soft bed instead of a sleeping bag there, visitors can pull up some genuine hospitality at the Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand hotel there.

14 years ago

Good Food Ireland: What’s Cooking Is Great

Phil Butler

The food we discover and enjoy during our travels is one of the most memorable pleasures out there, yet somehow an often overlooked experience when the journey is related. During a recent research of Ireland hotels we discovered Good Food Ireland, an Irish food group arrayed across the emerald isle to deliver excellence and sustainability. Join us in discovering just how selected Ireland restaurants, cafes, food shops, and cookery schools have upped the food game there.

14 years ago

St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi

Aleksandr Shatskih

The St. Regis Hotel brand has paved the way for its expansion into the Middle East with the debut of the first of three new resorts planned for the region this year.

14 years ago

Don’t Mess With the Yaks and Other Tips for Surviving a Trek in Nepal

Guest Author

In a country like Nepal, a trek in the Himalayas is all part of the experience and provides chances to see some of the highest mountains in the world as well as discovering remote villages along the way. With some careful planning, walking a classic route such as Everest Base Camp is possible and a real achievement.

14 years ago

London Activities During the 2012 Olympic Games

Guest Author

The London 2012 Olympic Games have opened up a range of new and exciting activities and business ventures for thousands of people.

14 years ago

Magnuson Hotels Extends to Southeast Asia

Phil Butler

An exclusive press release from Magnuson Hotels tells of their expansion into the Southeast Asia hospitality market. According to the news, the world’s largest independent hotel group adds the Grand Royal Panghegar Hotel in Bandung. A 450 room, four star hotel, the Grand Royal is situated in the center of Bandung, once referred to as “the Paris of Java.”

14 years ago

A Valentine’s Getaway for Singles

Aleksandr Shatskih

For all those lonely hearts that are desperate to escape this Valentine’s Day, help is at hand thanks to the UK’s top hotel comparison site Trivago.co.uk. With singles in mind, their recently published list of select hotels offers solo guests the chance to hide away from all that yucky, mushy romance stuff and get down to some serious, self-centered pampering.

14 years ago

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