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Ireland’s extraordinary Carton House enters new chapter
A new chapter in the centuries-old story of Carton House began last summer, when the extensive two-year, multimillion-euro, complete refurbishment was unveiled. The renewed splendour of the great estate was uncovered following a magnificent refurbishment of the original house, surrounding hotel and stunning grounds.

The most luxury casinos you must visit
The best casinos have a few expected elements in common. An exciting buzz which fills the atmosphere and a plethora of games for guests to try.

BTN interview: Gloria Gallardo, president, Guayaquil Public and Municipal Company of Tourism
The Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil has been honoured with a number of top titles by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to local tourism leader, Gloria Gallardo, to find out more

Las Vegas marks triumphant return as global entertainment hotspot
With the lifting of international travel restrictions, Las Vegas is restamping its mark as a global entertainment hub with a host of new events, shows and grand reopenings.

Bright outlook for golf in Thailand as Centara World Masters returns to Hua Hin
After a two-year hiatus, the Centara World Masters Golf Championship makes a welcome return from 8-14 May 2022 to Hua Hin, one of Thailand’s most popular beachside getaways. BTN looks at the incredible golfing opportunities

Benefits of using infographics
Infographics are an excellent way to convey large amounts of information in a quick and easy-to-digest manner. They’re also visually appealing, which means they can be shared more easily on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Below are four reasons why you should consider using infographics as your next restaurant promotional material.

Four things to consider before traveling for cosmetic treatments
Many people choose to travel both domestically and overseas for cosmetic treatments. Breast augmentations, hair transplants, dental procedures and liposuction are among the most popular choices for medical tourism. However, there are some important factors to consider first.

Facebook vs Instagram: why ignoring social media could prove fatal for hotel general managers
Facebook and Instagram are more than just brand awareness or communication tools for hotels. They’re also a revenue generation stream, and for hoteliers the channels allow prospective guests to book a stay while flicking through photos and sending enquiries, without leaving the app.

Proto brings holograms to cruise market at Seatrade 2022
The hologram leader’s Proto Epic premieres at Seatrade Cruise Global 2022; Strategic partnership with Blackburn International, HMC and Octopus Design Studio will demonstrate how Proto can bring new experiences with entertainment, edutainment, food & beverage, fitness, and concierge services – as well as attracting A-list celebrities

Five entertainment options on long-haul flights
Long-haul flights can be daunting and quite boring, but sometimes there’s no way around it if you want to get to your dream destination. Finding plenty of different ways to entertain yourself on a long-haul flight will help you break the journey up and pass the time until before you know it, you’ve reached your destination and are ready to enjoy your trip.

How to enhance your travel experience in six easy steps
It seems almost useless to emphasize how travelling makes us citizens of the world and opens us up to see other realities with new and different eyes. What really matters is how to enjoy your trip. Travel implies not only visiting places, but learning something about them, and above all about ourselves.

Seven tips for booking the best private jet charter
Flying private has become increasingly popular in recent years as the industry has become more accessible. The benefits of flying privately are numerous, from avoiding the hassles of commercial airports to having a more personalised travel experience.