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Te Manava’s road less travelled
The idyllic Cook Islands retreat of Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa was created for travellers in search of beautiful surroundings and luxurious accommodation, whilst also valuing their independence. Set on the beautiful white sand beach, of Rarotonga’s stunning Muri lagoon, the 5-star resort has set a new level of luxury in the Cook Islands.
Licence to trill
Tobago’s Coco Reef has just devised a novel solution to ensuring birdsong keeps in tune with the paradise resort’s remit to provide the ultimate relaxation experience. BTN finds out more
U.S. Online Travel Penetration Stalls: Corporate Market Leads Recovery
Corporate travel led the U.S. travel market’s 2009 plummet and is now fueling its recovery, in a dramatic swing that is temporarily disrupting the overall market’s shift to online channels. In 2010, offline travel distribution will grow faster than online for the first time since the rise of online travel, according to PhoCusWright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview Tenth Edition.
BTN Interview: Rocky Mountaineer VP Hubert Wat
Offering unique vacation packages over four spectacular rail routes through British Columbia and Alberta, Rocky Mountaineer has established itself as the largest privately owned passenger rail service in North America. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Rocky Mountaineer vice president for marketing, Hubert Wat, to discuss what the future holds.
Sandals Negril offers best of Jamaica
Sandals Resorts is riding high, having been recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand by the World Travel Awards last month. Here Breaking Travel News heads off to the beach in Jamaica to see what is just so special about this idyllic haven.
The Long Tail Opportunity of Vacation Rental Search
When travelers go online in search of vacation rental information, a search engine is often their go-to source. Search engines and portals generated over 50% of referrals to the vacation rental category from May 2009 – April 2010, with Google and Yahoo! together contributing four in 10 visitors.
InterContinental Almaty, Kazakhstan has it all
The InterContinental Almaty hotel in Kazakhstan was opened in December 1996, offering a country on the threshold of independence a taste of five star luxury and refinement like nowhere else. Today, after decades of successful operations, the hotel continues to offer all the modern amenities of its western rivals, yet retains the subtle, aesthetic beauty and warm hospitality so important to Kazakh tradition.
The Canary Islands making a comeback for winter sun holidays
Despite a turbulent year of economic uncertainty, the liquidation of some high profile travel industry companies, increases in airline taxes, further job losses and government cuts, Britons are increasingly booking winter sun holidays year-on-year to escape the harsh British weather.
Brazil – the heat is on
Even a sharp global downturn has failed to dampen Brazil’s booming economy, and its tourism industry in particular has emerged tougher than ever. This weekend sees the spotlight turn to Sao Paulo as its famous Interlagos circuit plays host to the 39th Brazil Formula One Grand Prix.
Beckham, Arnie and Spacey nominated for face of travel
Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Beckham, Kevin Spacey, Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Kevin Costner and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickenson are among the favourites to win the World Travel Awards “Face of Travel 2010”. The winner will be announced at this year’s WTA Grand Final 2010, which takes place at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Sunday 7 November.
Reinvigorated Sandals looks to future
On the heels of its 30th anniversary earlier this year, Sandals Resorts International has confirmed it will reinvigorate its product with multi-million dollar development projects at a numbers of its resorts. Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort, Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa resort and Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club in Jamaica are all set for major upgrades.
Lixto Travel Price Intelligence helps Online Travel and Hotel Companies Maximize Revenue
Hotels, along with online travel agencies and booking companies operating in the travel market, have long sought to look beyond competitive price evaluation and into qualitative analysis. Now, thanks to the new Lixto Travel Price Intelligence solution they can do this.