You may not have heard the name Hotelbeds before but chances are it’s the brains—and the beds—behind some of your favorite online travel booking sites, both direct to consumer and to the trade. It’s the number one business-to-business bedbank in the world, with an online database of over 60,000 hotels in 180 countries. And if …
Nearly 600 travel industry buyers from 31 countries—including 36 from the United States and Canada—connected with 340 Germany-based sellers at the 40th Germany Travel Mart (GTM), held May 11-13 in Bremen, with both sides looking to build on Germany’s popularity as a key international travel destination. “Our core brand is Destination Germany,” said Michaela Klare, …
On May 13, The UNWTO’s headquarters provided the setting for the renewal of the collaboration agreement for the sixth staging of the Tourism Business and Investment Forum for Africa, Investour, which will be organized jointly by the UNWTO, FITUR and Casa Africa within the framework of FITUR 2015. At its last event, the forum brought …
CityCube Berlin, a new trade fair and convention center for Berlin was officially opened earlier this month in Berlin. With the official opening of the CityCube Berlin, the German capital presents a top new venue for fairs, congresses and meetings. The CityCube replaces the former ICC International Convention Center. “The CityCube is state of the …
Next winter, escaping the cold and jetting to the Cayman Islands will be easier than ever, since Delta Air Lines has announced weekly nonstop service to Grand Cayman from New York (JFK) and daily flights from Detroit Metro Airport. Effective December 20, 2014, the increased service from major United States hubs allow more U. S. …
What could possibly top a blissful week in the Basque Country that tantalizes your palate, challenges you to embark on unforgettable outdoor adventures and beckons you to immerse yourself in the beautiful Spanish lifestyle? Getting there nonstop from New York, that’s what. Iberia Airlines is launching a one-time nonstop flight from New York/ JFK to …
Taking a five-star holiday with your four-legged best friend in Malta was made easier this week. The five-star Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa launched “Palace Pups”, the Mediterranean island’s pet-friendly hotel program. Designed by pet-lovers, the offering makes it easy for Corinthia Palace Hotel guests to bring their dogs, cats or others animals with them …