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.
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Venetian Seaplane Tradition Re-ignited with Seawings
One hundred years of Venetian Seaplane tradition has been officially re-ignited in the heart of Venice.
Internos Real Investors Raising Europe Hotel Fund
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.
Too Much Ado About Nothing, Hilton Orlando Ascends to…
Hilton Orlando is proud about being the preferred hotel on TripAdvisor.com. But should they be?
Crystal Cruises – Best Large Cruise Line 2011
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.
Travel for Good Winners Picked by Travelocity
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.
Singapore Goes for Lady Gaga
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?
Not Just Rotten in Denmark – Nationalism Surfacing
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?
Sea Island Resort Names Scott Steilen President
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.
Tiger Airways Grounding Stunts Australia Air Traffic
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.
Viking Prestige to Begin Inaugural Voyage
Viking Prestige, the newest addition to the Viking River Cruises fleet, has been recently christened in Amsterdam, and will begin its inaugural voyage tomorrow, July 2, 2011.
On the Beach for Med Travel Deals
On the Beach, a leading UK OTA, says this Summer may be a banner season for UK beach combers headed to the sunny Med. In a press release today, the company points to increased traffic for beaches in Spain, Greece, and in Turkey. Not everything about slumping economies is bad, not when the deals get too good to be true.
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