Travel-hungry Europeans are defying local crises and political unrest, having undertaken record numbers of trips this year. Compared to last year, in 2014 the number of foreign trips rose by three per cent, reaching a new record. According to the ITB World Travel Trends Report, conducted by IPK International and commissioned by the world’s leading …
Country Walkers, a tour operator in world-wide active travel, is making the travel process even easier and more affordable with new flight and tour combinations. Country Walkers is encouraging city exploration with flights two days prior to group departures. Travelers can now arrive to the destination early, providing ample opportunities to take full advantage of …
Americans love to travel to Switzerland. Recent arrival and overnight statistics for Switzerland from the U.S. are proof for that. The number of nights Americans spent in Swiss hotels in the summer season of 2014 – from May through September – shows a growth of 5.6% compared to the same time frame in 2013. “We’re …
Anni Vepsäläinen has been appointed Managing Director of the Finnish Fair Corporation. “Anni Vepsäläinen’s wide experience of various executive and expert positions and strategic leadership will provide the ideal support for Messukeskus’ future plans for improving its service design and profitability,” said Chairman of the Board of The Finnish Fair Corporation, Matti Halmesmäki. Vepsäläinen was …
Backed by a history of over 20 years, the International Tourism Show in Catalonia (SITC) will go a step further in 2015 and begin a new phase as B-Travel. After analyzing the latest trends in tourism and taking into account the demands of the new traveler, SITC evolves into B-Travel with a format that adds …
On Via della Spiga in Milan, the fashion capital’s most celebrated shopping street, is Carlton Hotel Baglioni, an intimate, stylish boutique hotel. At the crossroads of the city’s shopping, business and cultural centers, the hotel is an ideal base for corporate and pleasure travel. Travelers can benefit from Baglioni Hotels’ “unforgettable Italian touch” philosophy. For …
Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills and The Lyttelton at The Stafford London have come together to offer locals and visitors the Chef’s Spices Afternoon Tea with a rare glimpse at the designs worn by HRH Diana, Princess of Wales. From November 17-23, the hotel will be home to two of the late princess’ iconic dresses …
This winter two of Lucien Barrière Hôtels & Casinos in Cannes, the Hôtel Majestic Barrière and the Hôtel Gray d’Albion, are inviting travelers to enjoy lunch by the sea. The beach and Plage restaurant welcome guests year-round. Restaurant manager Olivier Grassini has recently expanded his team with the appointment of dynamic duo twins Antoine and …
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts will open its first Italian hotel in Venice and first resort in Europe in March 2015. The 266-room property, created in collaboration with award-winning Italian architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners, has an exceptional lagoon location on its own island, with stunning views of St Mark’s Square and La Serenissima. …
Small group travel specialist Odysseys Unlimited has unveiled a new French tour de force, Southern France: Languedoc & Provence, a 15-day sojourn through “Le Midi,” the beloved south of France from the Pyrenees and Languedoc to Provence and the Riviera. In a small group of just 12 to 24, travelers with venture leisurely through the …