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Rise in getaways across England
According to figures released by the Great Britain Tourism Survey, we are discovering the joys of travelling without needing a passport. In 2012, Britons took 104 million overnight trips within England which goes to show that it isn’t necessary to travel to far-flung destinations to get a rest and change of scenery. Even the wet weather in 2012 didn’t put a damper on domestic tourism.
Holidays to Sharm el Sheikh ‘on the up’
After something of a tough year for Egypt’s tourism industry following civil unrest in parts of the country this summer, holidaymakers are once again booking trips to the country’s most popular resorts as confidence starts to return.
Travellers Autobarn celebrates its 20th anniversary
Travellers Autobarn is proud to celebrate their 20th anniversary this November - quite an achievement in today’s tourism industry. Travellers Autobarn was established way back in 1993 and still trades from it’s first ever store at 177 William St, Kings Cross. Initially selling cars with a guaranteed buyback to backpackers who at the time were limited to stupefying long distance bus journeys or domestic airfares to rival a return flight to London. Travellers Autobarn later diversified into campervan rental and now has a national branch network, that includes, Sydney, Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Cairns & Brisbane
Miki Travel selects Triometric XML technology for visibility into web services operations
Triometric, a leading provider of XML business intelligence to the hospitality and travel industry, today announced that Miki Travel, a global wholesale company with a significant global reach, has chosen Web Services Analyzer to optimise the performance of its web services through real-time monitoring of key performance metrics (KPIs). As part of the evaluation process Triometric and Miki Travel collaborated closely to identify the key operational metrics and business intelligence needed to support performance and commercial objectives.
Meet gay Ibiza in London!
On the occasion of last year’s World Travel Market the Spanish hotel chain Ibiza Feeling announced a brand new project: The Purple Hostel - the first accommodation in San Antonio, dedicated exclusively to the LGBT market, - not just gay friendly.
Social media agency launched: ‘Ginger Juice’ to provide specialist solutions to travel & tourism
The new business, Ginger Juice (http://www.gingerjuice.co.uk), will deliver social media solutions specifically for global travel & tourism organisations. Ginger Juice will provide three social media services: outsourced activity, coaching and social media ‘health-checks’.
Express2Travel The World On A Dime
Whether it’s Mexico, Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Aqua Vista Collection, Santorini; Express2Travel Ltd. offers what most every traveler needs, luxurious economy. Launched in April this year, the UK based online travel agency and tour operator offers its clients visits to luxurious, standard, and boutique hotels around the world at competitive online rates.
eco-adventure exclusive boutique hotel opens in the mountains of the dominican republic
http://www.villacelesteestate.com , today announced that the official Grand Opening of its 8 bedroom exclusive property, located in the eco-touristic capital of the Caribbean, Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic will be on November 1, 2013. This property is the first of its kind to open in the central eco-touristic part of the Dominican Republic.
Plane sailing – if you’re flying abroad to Europe, make sure you have the right cover
When heading off abroad on holiday or for work, the one thing that nobody can afford to compromise on is health. And on arriving in a foreign country it’s also massively important to know that if you require medical care, it will be prompt and of a good standard.
Breaking Travel News review: Swissôtel Tallinn
Situated conveniently in the heart of the city’s business district, Swissôtel Tallinn is considered Estonia’s Leading Hotel by the prestigious World Travel Awards, having taken the title for the past three years. With the property having added the trophy for Estonia’s Leading Business Hotel in 2013, Breaking Travel News here calls in to see what it has to offer to the growing business tourism market in this fast emerging Baltic destination.
Southafricaholidays.com wins global acclaim with leading industry award
Africa’s Leading Online Travel Agency Award by World Travel Awards
10th anniversary of the global scavenger hunt Annual Around the World Travel Adventure Competition
The Global Scavenger Hunt™, celebrating its 10th anniversary as the world’s only real-life international travel adventure competition, is now accepting applications to fill 15-two person team slots open for the 2014 event that will take place between April 11 and May 3, 2014, with top quality globetrotters and adventurers.