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Famous for Film: Global holiday ideas
While London, New York, and Los Angeles have played host to countless movies over the last century, a few locations have shone even more brightly. Those cities which have taken their time on centre stage to build a lasting career. Here Chris O’Toole looks at the success stories.
Google Seals the Deal With ITA
Media outlets around the world are abuzz with the news of Google’s ITA Software acquisition.
Canadian Online Travel Penetration Rises Amid the Recession
The global recession left few travel markets unscathed and Canada was no exception.
Abu Dhabi builds world-class sport tourism credentials
The fast-growing emirate of Abu Dhabi has idenitifed sport tourism as a fundamental strategy to help meet its ambitious growth targets. From hosting the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to its new partnership with Manchester City, it is utilising the power of sport to spread its name globally.
On Again, Off Again: Why Online Travelers Book Offline
Consumer behavior during the all-important purchase phase is what most travel companies aspire to influence.
Udo Heine shares Ukraine’s Leopolis Hotel
The destination of choice in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, the prestigious Leopolis Hotel is a truly unique property. Offering exquisitely comfortable guestrooms, the hotel maintains the harmonious combination of classical charm and modern convenience. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with manager Udo Heine to discuss the future of this prestigious property.
Brazil kicks off 2014 World Cup tourism campaign in Joburg
Brazil is highlighting its tourism attractions and its role as host of the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a ground-breaking exhibition in Johannesburg. “Casa Brazil – Sensational Brazil” is being held at Sandton Convention Centre alongside World Football House for the duration of World Cup in South Africa.
Signature Life Hotels opens luxury beach property
Burgeoning South African hospitality brand Signature Life Hotels has unveiled a new property in time for this summer’s Fifa World Cup. The Canelands Beach Club & Resort opens in the upmarket village of Salt Rock, and boasts an unrivalled beach side setting, just two metres away from the beach.
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The Yas Island dream becomes reality
Recognised as the World’s Leading Tourism Development Project at the 2009 World Travel Awards, Yas Island is set to become the jewel in the Abu Dhabi crown. Incorporating the new Ferrari World theme park, Yas Hotel and Yas Marina Circuit, the development offers world-class facilities to visitors from around the world.
World Cup 2010 Preview: Rustenburg
Rustenburg is perhaps most famous as a platinum mining town, but is preparing to step into the limelight during the FIFA World Cup. Not only will it play host to the England squad during the tournament, the new Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace will host games involving Mexico, USA and Uruguay.
World Football House Preview: Group E/F/G/H
For the first time in its history, the FIFA World Cup will have a showcase arena for all 32 participating teams, offering a dynamic platform to showcase their national brand identity and to celebrate their respective cultural and commercial assets. In celebration, we here take a look at the teams in the bottom half of the draw.