Latest travel and tourism news from around the world.
Samsung and DOCOMO interTouch have been long term partners in developing hospitality solutions. The first milestone was reached in 2010 with the first to market Hospitality TV with a built-in set-top box, bringing a revolution to the world of in-room entertainment for hotels.
Lindner Hotels & Resorts are extending their social media activities through the cooperation with Serenata IntraWare GmbH. It is now possible for guests to connect their social media accounts with the customer loyalty program Lindner Nights.
Popular honeymoon destination Bora Bora in the French Polynesia is the world’s most expensive destination this July and August, with one night costing an average of £497.
European Summer 2013: Cheapest vs. Most Expensive Destinations Read More »
iland. The hotel will be the first Hyatt-branded resort to open in Phuket, one of Southeast Asia’s premier resort destinations. Expected to open in late 2013, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort will join two existing Hyatt-branded hotels in Thailand.
Hyatt Regency to Open in Phuket – Expected to open in late 2013 Read More »
A major religious festival due to be held in the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela has been cancelled after one of the worst train accidents in Spanish history. At least 77 people are dead and more than 100 passengers are injured.
Spanish train crash: Santiago de Compostela cancels festival of St James Read More »
A larger version of the giant inflatable yellow duck that captivated Hong Kong will grace a port city in Taiwan later this year, officials said Wednesday.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), for the last 18 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 22 separate organisations and individuals.
There are so many excellent travel apps out there to help you find affordable airfare (here’s looking at you, OnTheFly), flight status and even where planes are around the world, but what about help planning your next trip?
Best Travel Apps And Sites To Help You Plan Your Trip Read More »
On July, 20 the new project “Strategy of hospitality management in Altai region” was started. This event was organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the Lausanne Hotel School (Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne) and Administration of Altai region supported by Federal Agency for Tourism.
UNWTO will help Altai region to develop as a tourist destination Read More »
Hotel creates a virtual community #SocialWave and new services that connect its clients by twitter, in a completely interactive experience.
Sol Wave House (Mallorca), the first ever “Twitter Experience” hotel Read More »
As London wakes up to the aftermath of a giant party on the Mall and the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a son, there are hopes that the birth of the new royal baby will spark a tourism boom as well-wishers flock to the UK share in the joy.
Royal baby could cause surge of tourist visits to the UK Read More »
Since the beginning of July, Finnish high-speed trains between Helsinki and St. Petersburg provide improved services in the First Class. These Allegrotrains, that operate between Helsinki and St. Petersburg have extended their personal service and enlarged the customer’s choice.
Improved service on finnish trains to St. Petersburg Read More »
According to the announcement, this first expo of the two countries is based on the principle of “Inheriting friendship, deepening cooperation and promoting common development” with a general theme as “Hand in hand, facing the world”.
First China-Arab Fair to be held in Yinchuan in September Read More »
Relatives of foreign residents in China will soon have more opportunities to visit their loved ones, thanks to new visa rules, according to China Daily and Zhao Yinan.
While Philippines economy is booming, the government is failing to create enough jobs for locals. Except in the tourism branch which is predicted with a very bright future, according to the fourth State of the Nation address, presented last week by Philippines president Benigno Aquino.
