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Breaking Travel News interview: Ólafur Óli Ólafsson, chief sales officer, Guide to Iceland
Guide to Iceland has been honoured with the title of Iceland’s Leading Destination Management Company at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Ólafur Óli Ólafsson, chief sales officer with the company, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe
Breaking Travel News interview: Nikos Vlasiadis, general manager, Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort has been honoured with the title of Greece’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort at World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Nikos Vlasiadis, Creta Maris Beach Resort general manager, to find out more about this one-of-a-kind property
Breaking Travel News interview: Jean-Marc Mocellin, chief executive, Tahiti Tourisme
A near-mythical destination for many travellers, French Polynesia has overcome the worst impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and is rebuilding its tourism sector. Here Jean-Marc Mocellin, chief executive of Tahiti Tourisme, brings Breaking Travel News up to date
BTN interview: Manos Borboudakis, group general manager, Santorini div., Metaxa Hospitality Group
Voters at the World Travel Awards have recognised Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa with the title of Europe’s Leading Boutique Resort. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Manos Borboudakis, group general manager for the Santorini division at Metaxa Hospitality Group, to find out more
Here’s what traveling overseas will look like after COVID-19
Despite the fact many countries have seen large progress since COVID-19 vaccines became available, the pandemic is not over. Some countries are still being ravaged by the disease while others remain on medium to high alert for foreign travelers.
From Paris to Geneva: the phenomenon of the exhibition “The World In Faces”
After phenomenal success at UNESCO headquarters in Paris exhibition “The World In Faces” arrives to UN Geneva. The author personally presented a collection of more than 170 artistic photographs of representatives of different peoples of the world, shot in authentic national costumes in places of residence.
How to monetize your travels
Much is made of the life of the digital nomad these days. Before the pandemic, working digitally made it possible to travel the world without taking leave. As the pandemic drags to an end, that lifestyle is becoming possible again, and many are perfectly happy living that life.
Valef Yachts - Defining benchmarks In luxury yacht chartering
Kassandra and Alexandra Lefakinis are co-owners and managing partners in the second generation of Valef Yachts - a family business that pioneered luxury and mega yacht charters in Greece when it was founded in 1969. The women now define the new benchmarks in luxury yacht chartering.
Breaking Travel News interview: Paulo Miranda, vice president, customers LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines has been honoured with the title of South America’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Paulo Miranda, vice president, customers, at the airline, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe
UpStay wins 2021 PhocusWright innovation award
UpStay, the first post-booking yield optimization platform for hotels, has won a major international travel industry award at the Phocuswright Conference held in Florida this month. The Award recognises UpStay as one of the most innovative technology platforms available to the global travel industry today.
How to get the cheapest flights
One of the largest vacation expenses is your flight cost, so it makes sense that you want to save on your tickets any way that you can. While the internet will tell you that there are many ways to find a cheaper airline ticket, there are really only a few tried and true ways to save a buck.
The benefits to investing in pet insurance
Owning a pet is a privilege and is a wonderful experience for most pet lovers. But, with it comes additional costs of frequent visits to the vet, especially in the event of an accident or serious illness. A veterinary surgeon’s bill doesn’t come cheap and it might be too high that you cannot afford it.