Plane crashes are almost always immediately followed by aviation defenders reiterating their mantra that flying is the safest way to travel. But how did aviation evolve from a daredevil adventure for pioneers like Charles Lindberg to become the mass transportation system of choice? Chris O’Toole takes a look.

Mission Hills Group – a pioneer in China’s hospitality, sports and leisure industry – has expanded its business across the cities of Shenzhen, Dongguan and Haikou. During its 18-year existence, it has evolved into a world-class conglomerate of hotels and resorts; golf and country clubs; international residential communities; award-winning spas; sports academies and pro shops to create a comprehensive set of unparalleled, luxury lifestyle experiences. Mission Hills Group is regarded as the leading leisure, sports investment and management firm in not only Asia-Pacific, but the world.

Media outlets around the world are abuzz with the news of Google’s ITA Software acquisition.

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.

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.

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.