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Breaking Travel News interview: Richard Jackson, founder and chief executive, Mapov.com
A new type of hotel website launched into the online travel space earlier this year, offering travellers an innovative way to search for accommodation. Breaking Travel News checks in with Richard Jackson, founder and chief executive of Mapov.com to find out what makes this hotel search engine so unique.
Breaking Travel News interview: Paulo Senise, diretor-executivo, Rio Visitors & Convention Authority
Breaking Travel News sits down with Paulo Senise, director executivo, Rio Visitors & Convention Authority, to discuss the latest developments taking place in Rio ahead of the FIFA World Cup in 2014, and the Olympic Games in 2016.
Breaking Travel News investigates: New hotels in the Caribbean paradise of Turks & Caicos
Ahead of the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony, which is set to take place on September 14th, Breaking Travel News checks in to find out about some of the most exciting developments in the Caribbean paradise of Turks & Caicos.
Call for international tourism industry to help save Scotland’s natural beauty
Protecting key mountain areas from wind farm industrialisation. Scotland’s mountaineers are calling on the international tourism industry and travellers, to help save sensitive mountain areas from industrialisation by huge wind farms.
Breaking Travel News investigates: What next for the Olympic Park?
With the Paralympics reaching their conclusion on Sunday, it really will all be over for the Olympic summer in London. But what comes next? What of the 2.5 km2 Olympic Park in the east of the city? Centre of the world’s attention for the past month or more, will it now be left to slide into obscurity? Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the plans to turn it into one the most popular tourist destinations in the capital.
Breaking Travel News editor’s blog: Cameron abdicates responsibility over Heathrow
In the latest of a series of disappointments for the aviation sector, David Cameron earlier confirmed there would be no decision on new capacity in the south-east of England until after the 2015 election. Here Breaking Travel News argues the prime minister should take the initiative sooner rather than later.
Jumeirah Hotel Frankfurt revitalises Frankfurt’s hotel sector
The Jumeirah Hotel Frankfurt has caused quite a stir since it opened its doors alongside the PalaisQuartier complex in Germany’s financial centre last year. With its glass curtain wall, the hotel tower stretches over 96 meters and 25 floors and occupies 22,000 metres.
Breaking Travel News editor’s blog: How long before Tory u-turn on Heathrow?
With the replacement of staunch Heathrow expansion opponent Justine Greening as transport secretary in a cabinet reshuffle, the Conservative-led coalition appears to be preparing for a change of direction on a third runway at the airport. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the latest developments.
Website helps sports fans plan for 2013 holidays
The London 2012 Summer Olympics may be just a memory but holiday website Daily Travel Ideas says sports fans have plenty to look forward to in 2013. A new online guide lists many of the major competitions in the calendar, from soccer to skiing and athletics to aquatics, taking place in the four corners of the world. So what can sports enthusiasts look forward to?
How consumer research benefits the travel industry
Consumer research carried out by companies such as Research Now is very important to the travel industry because it enables travel businesses to take on consumer concerns and feedback to enhance their services. Thorough consumer research has really given some insightful information about travel planning which has in turn given the travel industry much to think about when selling holiday locations. We look at some of the biggest impacts made by consumer research below.
Win NYC Dinner Cruise x2
As part of the commitment of TripStates.com to launch one monthly contest with attractive prizes, on September we are giving a Free NYC Dinner Cruise with Buffet for two people.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Turks & Caicos continues climb to tourism summit
Turks & Caicos has enjoyed a bumper year for tourism as it prepares to welcome the leading lights of the travel industry to its sunny shores for the World Travel Awards Caribbean & the Americas Gala Ceremony on September 14th. While growth in visitor numbers can partially be attributed to new developments taking place on island, the raw, pristine beauty of the destination remains its prime selling point.