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Camel Trekking Across Australia

Guest Author

Travel through otherwise intractable desert, just as the original explorers on camel safaris in Australia.

Black Friday Travel Deals 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

Black Friday sales extended reach into the hospitality niche, with excellent deals for travelers everywhere.

Thomas Cook Woes Widen

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the world’s most venerable travel companies, Thomas Cook, appears to be on the ropes. The tour operator, second largest in Europe, saw its shares sink 75 % at close, on top of other company troubles.

Railway Bookings at Taktal Ticket: Changes In Force

Aleksandr Shatskih

New reservation rules for the Taktal train tickets scheme have come into effect today. India Railways announced that as of today, passengers will only be able to book their Taktal train tickets one day in advance of their travel date, excluding the actual day of travel, as opposed to the two days in advance allowed under the old regulations.

US Travel Market Growth Predicted to Stall Next Year

Aleksandr Shatskih

Travel markets in the US have shown a marked improvement this year and are set to recover all the ground lost during the recession which began back in 2007, yet we shouldn’t get too excited as this growth is about to hit a brick wall, reports Travel Weekly.

Hos·pi·tal·i·ty – Smith’s Stock in Trade

Phil Butler

A couple of weeks ago we posted a short review about the digital connectedness of Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels. An honest review of an obviously superb organization, we honestly had no idea. Today I wanted to personally commend this company again, something I am not sure we have ever done. Read on, and discover the right way to do things in hospitality.

Disney Dream Sails Away With “Best New Ship”

Aleksandr Shatskih

In cruise news, Cruise Critic® has just named the 2011 Cruise Critic Editor’s Picks Awards to honor top cruise lines, ports of call, and other things nautical travel.

WTM Shines Brightest Shining On Sustainability

Phil Butler

One highlight of the World Travel Market (WTM) held last week in London, was Fiona Jeffery’s opening speech concerning the industry’s responsibilities. Jeffery’s Director of Reed Travel Exhibitions WTM, spoke before 500 plus travel decision makers about altruism, as well as corporate strategies going forward.

11.11.11 O’clock; Great Pyramid Closed

Aleksandr Shatskih

Egyptian authorities told the media that the Great Pyramid was closed for maintenance, after the large number of visitors during the Eid al-Adha holiday last week.

Hotelbeds Drives Revenue – Gets Rebrand

Aleksandr Shatskih

TUI Travel’s Hotelbeds wholesaler platform says sales may increase by as much as 25 percent this year. Expansion plans for the Americas and Asia were also announced as one of TUI’s most successful arms flexes its muscles.