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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.
Study Shows that over Half of British Tourists Go Without Travel Insurance
Shocking results have been revealed by a new study undertaken by leading law firm Simpson Millar that show that over half of the holidaymakers that they spoke to go on holiday without travel insurance.
Breaking Travel News investigates: New Marcus from Antler
Antler is a proud British company that has been making well designed and high quality luggage for more than a century. Here Breaking Travel News checks out the New Marcus from the company with exceptional results.
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
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
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
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
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: ‘Confertainment’ at Europa Park, Germany
While a theme park might not seem the most natural location for a serious business meeting, Europa Park could be just the destination to prove the doubters wrong. Here Breaking Travel News editor visits to see just what makes the destination one of the most visited attractions in Germany.
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
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
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.