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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.
Breaking Travel News interview: John Smith, chief executive, Turks & Caicos Airports Authority
As Turks & Caicos gears up to play host to the World Travel Awards for the third time, Breaking Travel News catches up with John Smith, chief executive of Turks & Caicos Airports Authority, to discuss the ambitious US$10m redevelopment of passenger facilities taking place at Providenciales International Airport.
Luxury wellness at Gourmet & Spa Hotel Cervosa
The Hotel Cervosa is located Tyrol - one of the most famous skiing areas in Austria and about 50 miles west of Innsbruck. With a new wellness centre now open to the public, Breaking Travel News calls in to take a look.
Great priced Wine Trips with Celtic Link Ferries
Celtic Link Ferries are delighted to re-launch their much-sought after short breaks/ wine trips starting on the 1st September 2012. Celtic Link Ferries offer the ABSOLUTE best prices for anybody travelling between Ireland and France looking to purchase great Value wine or beer!
Visitors descend upon London for Notting Hill Carnival
Record numbers of visitors are expected to descend upon the streets of London for the Notting Hill Carnival this bank holiday weekend, thanks to the start of the beginning of the Paralympic Games.
Phuket visitors climb in 2012
An 11% surge in airport arrivals in the first six months of 2012 for a total of 2.32 million passengers is driving Phuket’s hospitality market as the destination chalks up a healthy 75% hotel occupancy island wide, according to the Phuket Mid-Year Hotel Update report released by hospitality consulting firm C9 Hotelworks
Dubai: Must-visit luxury locales
If you’re looking for a holiday that will guarantee vibrancy, culture and plenty of opportunities to splurge, then Dubai is the place to head to. This haven of all things luxury entices holidaymakers looking for that little bit extra. And, with expatriates making up some 85% of Dubai’s population, you’ll feel right at home among the exclusive shopping malls, stunning hotels and miles of white sandy beaches.