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Breaking Travel News investigates: The pearl the Adriatic, Dubrovnik
With Croatia joining the European Union today its already booming tourism sector is expecting a boost as the borders open to a potential market of some 450 million visitors. Here Breaking Travel News reporter Tom Edwards heads to the world-famous resort of Dubrovnik, on the southern coast of Europe to find out what might greet these visitors.
Breaking Travel News interview: Tonko Rilovic, director, Croatia National Tourist Office, UK
Political leaders will celebrate in Zagreb today as Croatia becomes the 28th member of the European Union. But what will this mean for the tourism sector in the country? Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Tonko Rilovic, director, Croatia National Tourist Office, UK & Ireland, to discuss the opportunities presented by this historic occasion.
PwC: Aviation profitability stable in 2013
Revenue growth has recovered to pre-recession levels and the US airline industry is expected to maintain profitability in 2013, according to Tailwinds, a report on the airline industry from PwC. However, while the industry has become better at managing capacity and generating ancillary revenues, it faces rising costs for fuel, labour and maintenance.
Villa Getaways launches Online Luxury Villa Roadshow
Villa Getaways, a luxury villa rental company, today launched its pilot program for the Villa Roadshow series, a set of television shows showcasing high end luxury villas in some of the world’s most exotic holiday destinations. In a ground-breaking move, Villa Roadshow takes travelers and lovers of luxury living on a fast paced, entertaining journey.
HanoiSapaTrain.com offers new package for Hanoi – Lao Cai rail route
The online train booking website HanoiSapaTrain.com is currently offering new travel package for its global customers on railroad from Hanoi to Sapa this winter (October 2013-February 2014).
Breaking Travel News interview: Thomas Davenport on the role of big data
Following the publication of a groundbreaking Amadeus-sponsored report examining the utilisation of big data in the tourism sector, author Thomas Davenport here sits down with Breaking Travel News to discuss just what this technological revolution could mean for tourism industry.
Travel The Invigorating Great Ocean Road
There are many options when it comes to trips and deals travelling on the majestic Great Ocean Road Down Under. Do not fall victim of gimmicks; there are many things that can be seen and other things that those keeping an eye on their pennies can overlook. Choice can sometimes prove overwhelming but take your time and plan your ‘must do’ stops in detail. Going in with a plan is key!
Tanzania - A Country That Simply Cannot Be Missed
Africa deservedly has the reputation of being like no other place on earth. With endless acres of luscious green plains, the most incredible sunset to be found on the planet and seemingly every animal alive roaming the landscape, safari holidays to Africa will be the most memorable trip you will ever make.
Abu Dhabi: Rising star of the Middle East
Abu Dhabi’s 142 hotels and hotel apartments had their best April on record earlier this year, with increases in most key performance indicators, according to figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. The UK remains the emirate’s largest overseas source market for hotel guests, with 54,050 Britons staying in Abu Dhabi’s hotels in the first four months of 2013, a ten per cent rise on the same period in 2012.
FORMIA’s new amenity kits for EVA Air
FORMIA, the international guest amenity and hospitality specialist, today announces a new supply agreement entered with the Taiwanese airline, EVA Air. From mid-2013 FORMIA will supply specially designed, high quality branded amenity kits for the enjoyment and comfort of passengers in the airline’s Elite and Royal Laurel classes.
Abu Dhabi emerges as leading events destination
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a leading global meetings and events destination, named Middle East’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination by the World Travel Awards in 2013, among other titles. Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, organiser of SummerFest Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s seasonal destination extravaganza, has unveiled an action-packed line-up of 98 shows over 47 days during its flagship Show World family activation at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this year.
Blue Dragon Tours offers promotion on Glory Cruise tours for online customers
Blue Dragon Tours has recently implemented new promotional offer on tours on Glory Cruise for its online customers from now until the end of September 2013.