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Mobile Travel Activities Bookings: Are Travelers Ready?
Leisure travelers are using their mobile devices during trips to explore, navigate and book travel
Malta & Greece take on the City Breaks & Long Haul this 2011
Now that the January round-ups are over and we settle down in to the year ahead, what does 2011 really hold in store for holidaymakers and the travel industry this year?
Serbia: Regional capital seeks global stage
Following the collapse of Yugoslavia Serbia has sought to position itself as an international tourist destination, with a focus on business travel. Already a leader in the region, the country is now seeking to boost its position on the global stage. Here Breaking Travel News visits Belgrade to assess the progress made over the last decade.
Magnetic Junction goes live
Spring 2011 sees the launch of travel advisory website Magnetic Junction, pioneering new options within responsible adventure tourism. Magnetic Junction recommends tour operators and outdoor brands that demonstrate environmental and social responsibility.
Korea: An Asian Hub for Sport Tourism
Its combination of mountaineous, beautiful coastline and state-of-the-art facilities are transforming Korea into one of the world’s most exciting destinations for Sport Tourism. BTN looks at the country that has it all.
BTN Spotlight: Kapil Chopra, Oberoi Hotels
This March sees the most eagerly anticipated hotel opening in 2011, with the Oberoi Gurgaon set to bring an entirely new level of luxury to Delhi. BTN talks to Kapil Chopra, Senior Vice President, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.
United Nations praises Egypt’s tourism recovery plan
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has praised Egypt’s efforts to restore its tourism industry and the resilience it has displayed in the face of adversity. It also acknowledged the crucial role tourism will play in the country’s economic recovery.
Five thousand say ‘We Love Egypt’
A crowd of over 5,000 turned out to show their support for holidays in Sharm El Sheikh at a “We Love Egypt” festival organized at SOHO Square, the Red Sea’s leading venue for restaurants, entertainment and shopping.
Thailand and Malaysia to co-host 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup
The group stages of the 2012 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup will be co-hosted by Thailand and Malaysia. The next edition of the biennial tournament will be split across the two countries, the AFF confirmed this week. Malaysia won the tournament for the first time last December.
OTA Gains Challenge Suppliers to Recover Share
Hotel chains and airline websites lost ground versus online travel agencies (OTAs) in the first half of 2010, according to a new PhoCusWright report conducted in partnership with Compete Inc.
Joburg shines bright as Africa’s business capital
Johannesburg has consolidated its standing as Africa’s Business Capital after holding the most successful Meetings Africa yet. Scores of exhibitors, buyers, tourists and journalists attended the three-day exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Capt Elle Macpherson joins Virgin Blue crew
Last week Virgin Atlantic staked its official claim to having the world’s most attractive cabin crew. This week its sister airline Virgin Blue was joined by a supermodel – with Australian fashion icon Elle Macpherson among the pilots and crew to model its new uniforms.