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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.
Making the most of Spain
If you’re going to go anywhere this summer, go to Spain. Nowhere in Europe capitalises on summer like this southern destination.
Spending Christmas time in South Africa
If you fancy doing something different this winter, why not spend it in warmer climes and enjoy South Africa holidays as part of your Christmas vacation?
USTAY+ App’s new breakthrough in mobile messaging gives hotel guests five star treatment
Hotels have a dynamic new way to pamper their guests. They can now send personalized real-time messages to the smartphones of their visitors throughout their journey. If it’s your birthday you might get word that a complimentary beverage awaits you in the cocktail bar. Attending a wedding? You’ll get notification of special activities just for the wedding group. If you’re a delegate at a convention you may receive updates of events and party invites-all according to your personal interests. And anyone may well receive last-minute happy hour or spa offers or news of tourist discounts in the area. All tailored according to the guest’s personal profile.
Travellers Autobarn Launches Brand New 2013 2-berth Campervan Rental Models
Travellers Autobarn is launching brand new 2013 2-berth campervan rental models - the newest of its kind in the Australian budget market.
Breaking Travel News interview: Ali Selcuk Can, director, Turkish Culture & Tourism Office, London
Turkey has seen consistent increases in visitor numbers over the past decade, as travellers realise there is a great deal more to see outside of the wonders of Istanbul. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Ali Selcuk Can, director, Turkish Culture & Tourism Office, London, to discuss what the organisation is doing to get its message out to consumers.
Simple, fast and professional: StepMap revolutionizes the Map creating process for tour operators
Using external agencies, expensive graphic designers or complicated and costly software to create Maps for brochures and websites is a thing of the past. The Internet portal StepMap (http://www.stepmap.com) enables tour operators to create, customize and download Maps in high resolution for all purposes (web, print and mobile devices).
Breaking Travel News Interview: Angel Gallego, president of Amadeus APAC
Earlier this month, Amadeus appointed Angel Gallego as the new president of Amadeus Asia-Pacific, replacing David Brett, who had been with the travel technology company for 23 years. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Gallego to find out what his plans and priorities over the next few months.
New study reveals economic pressures during 2010 ash cloud
A new analysis of the volcanic ash crisis in 2010 which led to the closure of Europe’s airspace for six days and huge financial losses for airlines reveals how powerful economic interests can shape regulation. It explores how, before the crisis, the airline industry failed to respond to regulators’ calls to discuss modifications to standards and protocols. Then, during the crisis, commercial pressures forced the modification of internationally agreed safety guidelines in a matter of days.
Villa Lavaya wins The Service Excellence Award at inaugural Lilizela Tourism Awards
The inaugural South African Lilizela Tourism Awards national winners were announced on the 12th September at a sparkling function held at the Tshwane Events Centre and attended by the who’s who of the tourism industry. These inaugural awards celebrate the best of the tourism industry’s service records and act as a benchmark for excellence across the tourism sector.
Trafalgar Travel takes top World Travel Awards title
Jamaica-based Trafalgar Travel has scored a record seventh consecutive World Travel Awards title, walking away with the trophy for the Caribbean’s Leading Travel Agency at a ceremony in Antigua. Hosted by Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony rewarded the very best in regional hospitality.
Jump in and discover diving with ‘Into the Blue 2013’ from PADI
PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa is conducting a brand new event alongside participating PADI Dive Centers with the aim of providing non divers the perfect opportunity to jump in and learn to scuba dive!