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Who Generates More Online Travel Revenue? European or U.S consumers
In a cross-pond comparison of online travel bookings, Europe tops the U.S. European online leisure/unmanaged business travel bookings surpassed U.S. bookings in 2008 and will continue to retain a lead in 2010, according to PhoCusWright’s European Online Travel Overview Sixth Edition and PhoCusWright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview Tenth Edition.
Abu Dhabi - the new superstar of sport tourism
As the FIFA Club World Club kicks off in Abu Dhabi this week, the eyes of the sporting world will once again be turning to the fast-growing emirate, and the style with which it setting a new benchmark for Sport Tourism.
Paris Hotels: Visit One of the World’s Most Beautiful Cities
Is work getting to you? Deserve a break but are unsure of exactly where you want to go? If you want to have the chance to visit a beautiful, historic and world famous international city, look no further than the French capital and start checking out the many hotels in Paris.
Delicious Mauritius
There are over 200,000 islands in the world, but at last month’s World Travel Awards 2010 Grand Final, Mauritius was voted the finest of them all. BTN takes a closer look at why the paradise island is currently enjoying such a rich run of form.
Russia steps up for its greatest sporting challenge
Having bagged rights to the 2018 World Cup, Russia must spend billions to get its infrastructure up to Fifa standards. However the legacy and possible gains are unlimited, as BTN finds out.
Turkey’s Palace of Greatness
Turkey’s incredible Mardan Palace was voted “World’s Leading Luxury Hotel” at 2010 World Travel Awards. BTN takes a peak at the palatial splendour of a resort created by Russian property developer, Telman Ismailov.
Qatar 2022: travel and tourism winners
With the announcement that Qatar will become the first Middle East nation to host the Fifa World Cup, the entire region is set for sport tourism windfall. From the Burj Al Arab to Ferrari World, BTN gives a rundown of the hotels and attractions set to reap the rewards from hosting the tournament.
Long-haul Holiday Destinations – a new favourite for the Winter Sun market
With snow becoming a permanent fixture in the British winter, Britons are flocking to sunnier climes to escape the seasonal chill. It seems that the threat of snow is enough to make people dig a little deeper and escape to typically long-haul summer locations.
Jamaica enjoys strong summer season
Jamaica’s tourism economy is continuing its resurgent form with the announcement that UK visitor arrivals rose a record 13 percent over the summer holidays. The paradise island also remains on target to beat its record for total international arrivals for the year.
FIFA World Cup 2018 bidders guide
Later today Sepp Blatter and his colleagues at FIFA will break the hearts of the millions when they announce who will host the 2018 World Cup. But for one bidder the countdown will begin to the great sporting event on earth. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the competitors.
FIFA World Cup 2022 bidders guide
With FIFA deciding who will host the 2022 World Cup, Australia and Qatar are both seeking to bring the tournament to their home continent for the first time, while Japan and South Korea are hoping to repeat alone what they achieved together in 2002.
Supplier Websites Lose Share as OTAs Charm Bargain Shoppers
For online travel agencies (OTAs), the recession came with a silver lining.