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Phil Blizzard Discovers … how to beat the airport rush this New Year
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard looks at some smart tips on how to ease your way through any airport as the seasonal rush builds up. The tips are based an advisory from Dubai Airports for passengers to ease their travel through Dubai International as part of preparations for the seasonal rush of travellers anticipated to hit peak later this week and over the weekend. However the smart tips are relevant to most airports around the world.
Phil Blizzard Discovers … New Cruise Terminal for Dubai
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard takes to the water for the inauguration of a new cruise terminal at Mina Rashid in the United Arab Emirates. DP World’s ultra-modern third cruise terminal in Dubai was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Crown Prince of Dubai and is set to be the world’s largest single, covered cruise facility. Called the Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal it is said to be capable of welcoming 14,000 cruise passengers a day and on the opening day welcomed 4,000 passengers from liners belonging to the Costa Cruise and Aida Cruise companies.
Breaking Travel News interview: Andy Mallinson, managing director, UK, Stackla
Breaking Travel News’ editor Chris O’Toole here catches up with Andy Mallinson, managing director in the UK for Stackla, a social content marketing platform. The organisation allows brands to discover content from a host of social media platforms, using it to curate and tell a dynamic, ever-evolving story to their followers.
Travel Center UK becomes a Google Partner
Travel Center UK has joined the exclusive Google Partner program, marking a significant period in its history. This marks an important milestone for Travel Center UK a part of the London-based Moresand Group of Companies – which specialises in providing point to point travel services for its customers worldwide. Travel Center UK prides itself on being able to provide the best rates for airline tickets and superior quality of service. A 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year approach; a dedicated, knowledgeable, and friendly team of travel experts; and more than two decades of experience in the travel industry have led to the success of Travel Center UK throughout the years.
5 Festive, Winter Travel Events In The UK That You Need To Visit
Are you stuck with too many holidays under your cap this Christmas and nothing to do with them? The UK has a wealth of events every festive season - most of them annual, unique traditions that have been celebrated for centuries. If you needed more of a reason to travel the country this year and try out some heartwarming, new experiences, we have a selection of fantastic events for you to consider… some a little on the unconventional side.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Etihad takes luxury to the skies
Etihad Airways has today revealed its much anticipated new uniforms at a spectacular show in Abu Dhabi. Here Breaking Travel News brings you a series of exclusive shots from New York-based photographer Norman Jean Roy as he captures the essence of the new uniforms.
The Ultimate Holiday Gift & A Happy New Year Too! 10% OFF Around the World Adventure
Tis’ the season to give. And what is the best holiday gift you can give a traveler? A trip of course. And an around the world travel adventure of a lifetime might just be the ultimate gift idea. Saving 10% ($2,500) now will make sure there is no re-gifting, day after returns or buyer’s remorse in the New Year.
Christmas Markets in Europe Set to Draw in More Travellers Than Ever Before
Christmas markets are all about celebrating everything traditional, and many people believe that Christmas simply isn’t Christmas without a visit to a market. This tradition began in Germany, but it has now spread all over Europe, and most big cities will have their own Christmas markets for visitors to enjoy. Last year over four million Brits jetted abroad during the Christmas season, and this year many of them are set to return to the fabulous Christmas markets held throughout Europe.
Phil Blizzard discovers the new Pullman Deira City Centre Residences, Dubai
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard explores unparalleled cosmopolitan living offered by the newly renovated residences attached to the Pullman hotel in the heart of Deira, alongside the Dubai Creek.
Phil Blizzard discovers the Emirates Executive luxury private jet
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard takes off with another aviation story as he looks at the first year of operation of the Dubai based luxury private jet arm of Emirates airline.
Twiga Tours wins WORLD RESPONSIBLE TOURISM 2014 AWARD
Twiga Tours has scooped the coveted World Responsible Tourism Award at the 21st World Travel Awards Grand Finals held in Anguilla, Caribbean last night. The award comes after Twiga Tours won the awards for Kenya’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator and Africa’s Responsible Tourism Award for the second consecutive year this past September. Twiga Tours is the only East African company to win an award at this year’s event. Minaz Manji, the Group CEO, said “This is a remarkable achievement for us. Just receiving the nomination was an honor in itself but to actually win the award is incredible.”
Motor Events That Every Car-Lover Needs To See At Least Once
Are you tired of watching motor sports and events from in-front of your TV screen? It’s totally understandable. The experience is just not the same unless you’re there with the racers and the crowds. But which events should you plan to see in the future (with your friends and family, of course)? There are some amazing races out there; it’s hard to choose just a few, but here’s a selection of some every car-lover should see at least once