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Breaking Travel News investigates: Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Germany

Breaking Travel News investigates: Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Germany

Welcoming more than 60 million passengers each year, Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest in the world. However, few visitors realise the airport is situated in one of the most beautiful regions of Germany. Here Phil Sharp visits for Breaking Travel News to discover just what they are missing.

Breaking Travel News interview: Peter Florence, director, Hay Festival

Breaking Travel News interview: Peter Florence, director, Hay Festival

The 29th edition of the Hay festival welcomed over 250,000 visitors with its stellar line-up of literary artistes, musicians, thinkers and more. Set in the Welsh border town of Hay-on-Wye the festival has been called ‘Woodstock for the Mind’ by Bill Clinton former President of the USA. Phil Blizzard here chats with festival director Peter Florence in the ‘Town of Books’ to find out about this edition of the event.

Tequila Academy PDC open to provide educational tequila tastings in the Caribbean Mexico

Tequila Academy PDC open to provide educational tequila tastings in the Caribbean Mexico

Most visitors to Mexico find themselves overwhelmed by the selection of tequilas provided by local stores. It is no wonder. Tequila is the fastest growing category in the global spirits market. The numbers talk for themselves. According to The Spirits Business magazine, the total sales was £5.3bn in 2009 which increased to £7.3bn in 2015. By 2019 it is expected to hit £10bn. A research of Tequila Matchmaker shows that on average 9 new brands are launched each month. And the trend is, that tequila is no longer about cheap shots of “mixtos” or margarita cocktails, but about high-end 100% agave premium tequila brands.

A unique cooperation of COMARCH and SAS

A unique cooperation of COMARCH and SAS

Comarch is proud to announce the inauguration of the extensive cooperation with the Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) - a highly acclaimed airline and a member of a prestigious Star Alliance, that provides flights to 119 destinations in Europe, USA and Asia.

HoteliersFriend:  Assisting Irish Hotels In Driving More Business from North America!

HoteliersFriend:  Assisting Irish Hotels In Driving More Business from North America!

Recent statistics from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) show that in the U.S., 2015 marked a turning point: the use of the travel agent is recognized and on the rise! “More and more American holidaymakers are demanding personalized service from a real person they can trust: the travel agent!” says Stephen Scott, CEO and founder of HoteliersFriend, a hotel representation company based in Dublin.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Island Grill, London

Breaking Travel News investigates: Island Grill, London

Billed as the home of sustainable cuisine in the Heart of London, Island Grill doesn’t disappoint. Situated a stones-throw from Lancaster Gate, right in the centre of the hip west of London and overlooking the world famous Hyde Park, the restaurant offers a contemporary split-level dining space with an evolving, seasonal menu delighting guests. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole pays a visit.

Breaking Travel News interview: Olga Rodellar, company director, Habitat Apartments

Breaking Travel News interview: Olga Rodellar, company director, Habitat Apartments

Home to tourist apartments across some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, Habitat Apartments is ideally placed to capture an increasing share of the growing long-stay hospitality market. Winner of the title of Spain’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards in 2015, and seeking to defend the title this year, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with company director Olga Rodellar what separates the brand from its competitors.

Australian Leisure Lifestyle

Australian Leisure Lifestyle

Ever wondered how Australians kick back and enjoy life? In a country as diverse as Australia, it is not hard to find a way to enjoy one’s leisure time. Australians are known as people who like to eat well, drink well and party well. Here are some classic leisure pastimes that Australians love.

HoteliersFriend opens offices in Dublin, Ireland! An all new representation company

HoteliersFriend opens offices in Dublin, Ireland! An all new representation company

HoteliersFriend has opened offices on the beautifully historic and mystical Emerald Isle! HoteliersFriend is a hotel representation company founded by industry professionals with more than twenty years experience: promoting hotels, resorts and vacation destinations to North America. HoteliersFriend employs a hotel-centric approach and provides world-class sales representation, marketing and promotions for independent hotels worldwide.

Why Europe Doesn’t Have Casino Resorts Comparable to Vegas, Macau

Why Europe Doesn’t Have Casino Resorts Comparable to Vegas, Macau

Although gambling in one form or another was present in most cultures throughout history, organized gambling in the form we know it today is an European invention. The term “casinò”, a small villa, social club, or summer house, comes from Italian, and was generally used for establishments where the “high society” of the times gathered to socialize, drink and have fun. And gamble, of course.