Having recently been appointed to the role of executive director with ProColombia in the United Kingdom, Felipe Angel here sits down with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole to discuss the future of tourism in the country. On the agenda is the expected dividend of on-going peace negotiations with FARC rebels, the growth of MICE tourism in capital Bogotá and the developing airlift into this emerging South American destination.

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh is celebrating with its guests this week as it was named Brand Hotel of the Year in the 12th Annual Scottish Awards.  The winners were announced at an awards ceremony and party attended by more than 500 hoteliers, staff and guests in Glasgow on Sunday night.

You work hard to save for that much needed vacation, so why pay more if you don’t have to? While where you are travelling to will have an effect on the overall price range of your vacation, there are still a few things you can do to get the most bang for your buck and still get the vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

Singapore is a vibrant island city that has long been an important business and leisure destination due to its wealth of attractions, excellent business facilities, wide green spaces and treasure trove of excellent hotels and restaurants. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour.

It is without a doubt that the US is one of the most exciting places in the word – especially if you are visiting it for the very first time. With that in mind, John Mason International has come up with this very crafty infographic to help prepare people on what exactly to expect when they arrive. Divided into different sections, including law, history and (most importantly) food, the infographic offers a wide range of tips and titbits of information for those looking to head out to “the land of opportunity.” So whether you’re heading out on holiday, looking to travel around the great country, or are even considering moving to the US, take a look below to see if there is something you might need to know before heading out to one of the greatest countries in the world:

Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers a ‘day of indulgence’  at the Ottoman inspired resort on Palm Jumeirah.