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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.
HARMAN and Lufthansa provide airline passengers with high performance AKG headphones
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today that it has entered into a long-term collaboration with Lufthansa, one of the world’s largest airlines, to equip passengers with an aviation-certified adaptation of AKG N60 NC (noise cancelling) headphones. Beginning in January 2017, all business class seats on Lufthansa flights will be outfitted with the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award winning active noise-cancelling headphones from AKG.
Breaking Travel News interview: Cenk Ünverdi, hotel manager, Rixos The Palm Dubai
With Arabian Travel Market welcoming the global tourism industry Dubai, there was only one property many wanted to visit - Rixos The Palm Dubai. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole talks with Cenk Ünverdi, general manager of the property, about the importance of the event and the growth of tourism in Dubai.
Breaking Travel News interview: Zubin Karkaria, chief executive, Kuoni Group & VFS Global
Best known as a European tour operator, Kuoni Group is in the midst of a strategic shift, exiting this sector and increasing its focus on three core activities – global travel distribution, group travel and destination services and visa services. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole talks with Zubin Karkaria, chief executive of the group, to discuss the motivations, time frame and ambitions behind the shift.
Breaking Travel News interview: Quito Tourism, general manager, Gabriela Sommerfeld
With voting set to close at the World Travel Awards in just a few days, Breaking Travel News editor here chats with Quito Tourism general manager Gabriela Sommerfeld to discuss the importance of the programme and the city’s efforts to attract voters. With Ecuador also hit by an earthquake earlier this year, Sommerfeld is keen to point out the capital is ‘open for business’.
Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts Launch “Carry-on Charity” Program for Groups
Today, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts – the collection of ten luxury resorts in eight idyllic destinations – just launched a new program called “Carry-on Charity”” in line with the increasingly-popular trend of meeting attendees looking to give back while traveling.
Things To Remember When Looking For Cheap African Safaris
We all know that living costs are going up every single year. We see airline tickets being quite expensive and unfortunately, the dollar is currently depreciating when compared to the other currencies. The travel budgets that you have need to be stretched and many end up thinking that they cannot actually afford an African safari. This is incorrect. In reality, there are many interesting opportunities that are available and you can enjoy the experience at a really low price. You just have to take a smart approach.