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Breaking Travel News investigates: Flying high with Royal Brunei Airlines
With five new Boeing Dreamliners on order, Brunei International Airport undergoing a major overhaul and a booming tourism sector in its domestic market, these are exciting times for Royal Brunei Airlines. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the latest developments at this boutique south-east Asian carrier.
Breaking Travel News interview: Dermot Mannion, deputy chairman, Royal Brunei Airlines
In 2011 Royal Brunei Airlines was forced to cancel a number of long-haul routes as economic pressure made continued expansion untenable. Now, with an overhaul of its routes complete, the Boeing Dreamliner set for delivery and a new base at Brunei International Airport under construction, the mood at the carrier could not be more different. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with deputy chairman Dermot Mannion to find out how Royal Brunei rediscovered its wings.
More Briton’s than Ever Choose Staycation
It’s certainly not thanks to the weather, if this summer is anything to go by, but more Briton’s than ever have chosen to staycation this year and visit parts of the UK for their holidays. Whether it was thanks to the Olympics, the Jubilee or the effects of the recession we are all feeling, Britain’s have been saying no to travel abroad this year in greater numbers than ever before.
New Interactive Route Map by the Low Cost Airline Guide
At last, a handy interactive route map that allows budding travellers and the airline savvy alike, to find low cost flight routes between specific destinations throughout the whole of Europe, UK and Scotland. Simply select any departure point and see all of the destinations available from that location. Then select any of the destinations highlighted in green to see the available flights to that destination from your chosen departure point.
Alpine Action Mark 20 Years of ABTA & ATOL Protected Holidays to Meribel & La Tania
Alpine Action, one of the most established and longest serving Tour Operators providing fully catered chalet accommodation in the Three Valleys ski area of France this year celebrate their 20th Season of providing fully bonded holidays.
Beaches Turks & Caicos prepares for World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards has confirmed it would host its 2012 Caribbean & the Americas Gala Ceremony at Breaches Turks & Caicos in the Caribbean. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at what is on offer at this unique resort, as the resort prepares to host some of the leading lights of the tourism industry.
Breaking Travel News interview: Jack Connor, co-founder, SteadyFare
New US startup SteadyFare aims to provide peace of mind to travellers by enabling them lock into airfares found on its website for up to a month by paying a holding price. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to co-founder Jack Connor to discuss the challenges of setting up a new business, customer response to the new product and his predictions for the online travel space.
Breaking Travel News interview: Lorenzo Giannuzzi, general manager, Forte Village
Luxury resort Forte Village has been leading the way with its pioneering green initiatives in recent months. Testament to this is the fact that the charming Sardinia resort was named World’s Leading Green Resort two years in a row by the World Travel Awards. Breaking Travel News sits down with Lorenzo Giannuzzi, general manager, Forte Village to discuss the latest developments.
Have a Great Family Vacation in Private Villas
Bali is a great place to go for a family vacation as the island is full of privacy and excitement at the same time. Bali is a small island located in the Indonesian archipelago. It may be a small island, but that does not mean it is boring. On this island, individuals will get to experience tropical beauty and exotic adventure at its finest. BaliHomeParadise is an agency that will help find the best villa in Bali.
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.