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Breaking Travel News interview: Joseph Rijo Boswell, senior vice president, sales, Mystifly
Mystifly is preparing to launch its latest technological innovation, xClusive Sabre Red App - a GDS App. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with Mystifly senior vice president, sales, Joseph Rijo Boswell to discuss the latest innovation and what it brings to the online aviation space.
What Are the Best Hotels in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the global capital of excess, glitz, glamour and opulent living! When it comes to sheer luxury and outrageous no-expense-spared detail, the city’s hotels are second to none. Here, no hotelier rests for a moment; each and every one is constantly trying to outdo the competition with Michelin-starred chefs, gravity-defying architectural structures, incredible numbers of bedrooms, mind-boggling spas, dancing fountains, breath-taking views and truly exceptional service stands. Here, we’re highlighting five of the best Las Vegas hotels.
SnapShot Analytics Platform Goes Public In Time For HITEC 2016
SnapShot Analytics is no longer an invitation-based platform, as the leading hotel analytics company offers its latest dashboard in a ““self-service”” version in time for HITEC 2016. Demand for an open version of the management tool has prompted this release. Now hotels with connected PMS will be able to access SnapShot Analytic for single or multiple properties and the current version remains free.
37% of Brit students want to take a gap year but can’t afford to
For many students a gap year is considered a rite of passage before they begin the stressful and costly process of taking up a University placement. An online money saving website found that 37% of students want to take a gap year, but can’t afford to. With the average cost of taking a gap year around £3,000-£4,000, coupled with the high costs of university, they found 20% of young people are now considering taking one when they are older.
Think Your Baggage Fees Are Falling? Think Again
One of the leading low-cost airlines Ryan Air recently announced that they will be cutting baggage fees for a large portion of their flights by up to 92%. The headline sounds great, especially as one of the biggest annoyances for flyers is the extra charges they incur for baggage, however, Send My Bag have carried out research that suggests they are pulling the wool over our eyes.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Cottons Caribbean Restaurant, London
Cottons Notting Hill - which opened in April – offers a refined Caribbean experience in the heart of west London. In keeping the colourful vibe and authentic Caribbean flavours for which Cottons is renowned, the restaurant is the third from the chain. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole visits to take a look.
Breaking Travel News interview: Minister of Tourism and Culture of Bolivia, Marko Machicao
Bolivian minister of tourism and culture, Marko Machicao, is in London this week as the destination seeks to reposition itself as the cultural, culinary and adventure destination of choice for British travellers to Latin America. In an exclusive interview with Breaking Travel News, Machicao reveals how Bolivia is investing over £400 million in tourism infrastructure, advertising and technology to grow the country into a regional powerhouse.
Breaking Travel News investigates: France welcomes Euro 2016 kick-off
A record 24 sides will contest the 15th UEFA European Championship in France over the next four weeks, with kick-off later today. A much fancied France side will take on Romania in Paris, with hundreds of thousands of tourists expected to visit the destination before the final on July 10th.
Entertainment goes free of charge on Delta Air lines
Prepare to be entertained on Delta flights – free of charge. Delta Studio, the airline’s industry-leading suite of on board entertainment, will be free for all customers on two-class aircraft by July 1st. This includes nearly 90 per cent of Delta’s fleet. Customers on nearly all domestic and international flights will feel at home in the air with access to free entertainment through Delta Studio.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Delta champions equal pay for women
Full-time working women at companies based in the United States earn about 79 cents for every dollar men earn, according to the US Census Bureau. At Delta, there is virtually no pay gap: in administrative jobs women earn 98 per cent of what men do, and there’s statistical parity among male and female frontline or “scale” employees. Company leaders said the airline won’t be satisfied until that gap is reduced to zero for all employees.
Touristlink.com Announces Lead Generation for Tour Companies
Touristlink.com announces that it is now generating over 10,000 leads a month from interested travelers. All of the leads are available for sale to tour operators and travel agencies on the company’s lead marketplace. One of the biggest challenges that small travel companies have is finding potential customers. Touristlink.com solves this problem by providing travel providers with leads from interested customers at an affordable price. Touristlink.com is seeing rapid growth in the number of tour operators and travel agents making use of its lead generation services.
IATA 2016: A history of the annual general meeting
As International Air Transport Association annual general meeting gathers pace, with the world’s aviation industry’s leaders gathered in Dublin to discuss some of the biggest challenges the industry faces today, Breaking Travel News here takes a look at the history of the event. The meeting is IATA’s pre-eminent event, the crown jewel in its annual calendar.