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Fashion Now Has Its Own Official Airline

Fashion Now Has Its Own Official Airline

Fashion Week is well underway having begun on May 15, and this time around the event has its own official airline. The United Arab Emirates’ national airline, Etihad Airways, has signed up to sponsor seventeen of the famous WME/IMG fashion events across the world, including world-renowned fashion weeks in London, Milan, Berlin and New York, a series of events which kicked off on May 15 with Sydney Fashion Week. It’s hard to believe that it’s taken so long for an airline to realize the great opportunity; after all, it makes perfect sense – many of those working in the fashion industry spend plenty of time aboard an aircraft.

Breaking Travel News interview: Jean-François Laurent, general manager, Anantara Dubai The Palm

Breaking Travel News interview: Jean-François Laurent, general manager, Anantara Dubai The Palm

Perched on the eastern crescent of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort is a remarkable location inspired by traditional Thai architecture in an Arabian setting.  The resort is where one can savour moments of bliss surrounded by unimaginable magnificence. Here Rebecca Cohen chats with general manager Jean-François Laurent for Breaking Travel News about the latest developments at the hotel and the growing importance of the Palm for tourism in Dubai.

Gatwick Airport celebrates 80th anniversary of first commercial flight

Gatwick Airport celebrates 80th anniversary of first commercial flight

Today, May 17th, marks the 80th anniversary of the very first commercial flight from Gatwick, to Paris. Since then the airport has grown to become the world’s most efficient single runway airport, with a flight taking off or landing nearly every minute, and this week has served 41 million passengers for the first time ever.

The Continuous Booming of Hotel Industry in Australia

The Continuous Booming of Hotel Industry in Australia

Australia remains to be one of the most visited destinations in the entire world. With its breathtaking landscape, awe-inspiring attractions, diverse cuisine, and great people, it is no surprise that it is a popular tourist spot for people from all walks of life. Spending your vacation here will absolutely be one for the books and a whole lot fun.

KitSound launches new Euphoria Bluetooth earphones

KitSound launches new Euphoria Bluetooth earphones

Hot on the heels of the Hive 2 portable soundbar, KitSound has launched its latest revolutionary audio device, the Euphoria Bluetooth earphones. Featuring aptX technology, crystal-clear sound quality, and full-bodied audio with enhanced bass that provides detailed audio reproduction, they are the ideal accessory to any discerning traveller.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Cultural tourism in Veracruz, Mexico

Breaking Travel News investigates: Cultural tourism in Veracruz, Mexico

Veracruz, bathed by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, is located in the eastern part of Mexico. It thrives as a symbol of the country’s culture and history, famed for its abundant natural wealth and lands filled with history and the aroma of coffee. Here Breaking Travel News reporter Eleanor Hawkins joins a trip operated by local tour operator Totonal to find out more.

Breaking Travel News investigates: Tianguis Turístico, Mexico

Breaking Travel News investigates: Tianguis Turístico, Mexico

Designed to encourage the promotion of Mexico’s tourism products and services and increase the flow of visitors from domestic and international markets, Tianguis Turístico is the largest hospitality event in the country. Here Eleanor Hawkins reports for Breaking Travel News from the show and discovers a feeling of optimism surrounding the ever growing sector.

Breaking Travel News interview: Mohamed Yehia Rashed, minister of tourism, Republic of Egypt

Breaking Travel News interview: Mohamed Yehia Rashed, minister of tourism, Republic of Egypt

At the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2016 held at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, Phil Blizzard had the opportunity to conduct a video interview with Mohamed Yehia Rashed, the new minister of tourism for the Republic of Egypt. These are the key aspects from that interview which started with a statement from the minister on their key message in terms of growing the tourism industry.

Quiport leads tourism recovery in Ecuador

Quiport leads tourism recovery in Ecuador

In Ecuador, an emergency terminal set up by Quiport has led efforts to help the tourism industry to recover after the earthquake. The city of Manta, one of the main tourism destinations in Ecuador on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, was disconnected from the rest of the country by air after the 7.8 earthquake which hit on April 16th and left the passenger terminal of the city’s airport unusable for commercial flights.