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United Airlines and Avianca Bring North and South America Closer Together

United Airlines and Avianca Bring North and South America Closer Together

United Airlines and Avianca signed a codeshare agreement to offer their customers more and improved flight options. The agreement allows both companies to commercialize flights operated by the other under their own code, therefore combining segments of both airlines under ...

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The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal to Open as Second Canadian Jewel in Portfolio

The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal to Open as Second Canadian Jewel in Portfolio

On Monday, May 28, 2012, the iconic Ritz-Carlton, Montreal will reopen after an extensive $200 million restoration combining the latest amenities with the splendour of the past. The Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street is back in all her glory. “We are ...

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Hilton Worldwide on Track to Open New Hilton Lima Miraflores by Year End

Hilton Worldwide on Track to Open New Hilton Lima Miraflores by Year End

Hilton Worldwide has announced that it has signed a management agreement with J.G.J. Proyectistas S.A.C. for the 207-room new-build Hilton Lima Miraflores. The project, originally planned as a franchise agreement and now to be managed by Hilton Worldwide, is on ...

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Mount Etna Eruptions Delight Wine Enthusiasts on Tours of Italy

Mount Etna Eruptions Delight Wine Enthusiasts on Tours of Italy

Last month Mount Etna erupted yet again. The highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna has erupted 25 times since the beginning of 2011, according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology in Catania. Though most eruptions are minor, ...

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United Airlines and Avianca Bring North and South America Closer Together

United Airlines and Avianca Bring North and South America Closer

Posted on May 24, 2012 1
The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal to Open as Second Canadian Jewel in Portfolio

The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal to Open as Second Canadian Jewel in

Posted on May 24, 2012 2
Hilton Worldwide on Track to Open New Hilton Lima Miraflores by Year End

Hilton Worldwide on Track to Open New Hilton Lima Miraflores

Posted on May 24, 2012 3
Mount Etna Eruptions Delight Wine Enthusiasts on Tours of Italy

Mount Etna Eruptions Delight Wine Enthusiasts on Tours of Italy

Posted on May 23, 2012 4

United Airlines and Avianca Bring North and South America Closer Together
May 24, 2012

The codeshare agreement allows increased access and seamless travel to the United States for Avianca customers as well as United passengers to Colombia.

The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal to Open as Second Canadian Jewel in Portfolio
May 24, 2012

The Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street reclaims its place among luxury hotels.

Hilton Worldwide on Track to Open New Hilton Lima Miraflores by Year End
May 24, 2012

Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement for City Center Hotel and Company CEO Visits Lima, Peru to Officially Announce the Deal.

Cottages To Castles Presents Lazio
May 24, 2012

Lazio lies on the western coast of central Italy and home to Rome which was known for centuries as the capital of the world. But there is more to Lazio than football and the Coliseum.

The Newest River Cruise Ship On The Danube Launches In Vilshofen
May 24, 2012

Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways christened its newest ship, the AmaCerto, on 16th May in the scenic Danube town of Vilshofen, Germany. The traditional ceremony centred on the christening and blessing of the ship by its Godmother, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) President Christine Duffy.

Top Ten Smaller Cruise Ports
May 24, 2012

Those tired of arriving in port to find it crammed with giant ships and several thousand cruise passengers swarming all over town should consider cruising on a smaller ship with access to less crowded and more remote destinations.

Top Tips For Cruising In 2012
May 24, 2012

According Silver Travel Advisor, the travel review and advice site specifically for over 50’s, cruising is the fastest growth area of the UK travel industry with nearly 2 million British holidaymakers taking a cruise holiday each year.

Match That! Post Office Is ‘On The Ball’ For Euro 2012: Ukraine Currency Available From All Branches
May 24, 2012

From 22 May football fans planning trips to Euro 2012 in June will be able to buy Ukraine currency in their local Post Office. The UK’s largest provider of foreign currency has announced that it will be the first to offer nationwide access to Ukraine hryvnia for pre-order and next day delivery at all 11,500 Post Office branches.

South Devon Barn Conversion Joins Helpful Holidays Green Cottages Scheme
May 24, 2012

Quither, a detached house for eight converted from a stone barn near Lower Broadaford in South Devon, has joined Helpful Holidays green cottages scheme, which encourages home owners to think sustainably. It’s the twelfth holiday home to be added to the West Country self-catering agency’s portfolio of properties that now carry the green tree symbol.

The Venetian Macao Cools Down Again This Summer with Ice World 2012
May 23, 2012

A frozen wonderland is back at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel for another unforgettable summer, as Ice World 2012 kicked off Friday at CotaiExpo™ Hall F for its four-month run, open daily until September 16, 2012.

Up close and far away: Great spots to view the Golden Gate Bridge
May 23, 2012

Originally completed on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge, named for the strait leading from the Pacific Ocean to the San Francisco Bay, is one of the city’s most popular and most photographed landmarks.

New Pages For dealchecker.co.uk Highlight Worldwide Travel Destinations
May 23, 2012

This month price comparison site www.dealchecker.co.uk launched a feature that provides bargain-hunting travellers with essential travel information about their holiday destinations.

Kennedy Space Center Welcoming Visitors During 50th Anniversary Year with Special Tours and Offers
May 23, 2012

NASA is offering visitors rare access to several key areas of Kennedy Space Center during its 50th anniversary year to enhance a popular destination that already features an array of authentic attractions showcasing the space program and opportunities for up-close viewing of ongoing rocket launches.

Mount Etna Eruptions Delight Wine Enthusiasts on Tours of Italy
May 23, 2012

Mount Etna, on the Mediterranean Sea’s largest island of Sicily, recently erupted for the seventh time this year. Yet despite the dangers inherent in volcanic eruptions, Sicily’s wineries are reaping a harvest of phenomenal wines grown in the lava-enriched soil.

U.S. Travel Commends New Bipartisan House and Senate JOLT Bills Legislation Creates Jobs Through Travel to the U.S. While Increasing Security
May 23, 2012

The U.S. Travel Association today commended newly-introduced House and Senate versions of the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2012. The legislation will create jobs and improve national security through provisions that make long-term reforms to the visa system, improve the entry process and expand the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).Legislation Creates Jobs Through Travel to the U.S. While Increasing Security

Ten Surprising Long Island NY Attractions
May 23, 2012

Take a seat in the sand at any world-class Long Island beach, and when you’ve relaxed and recharged, the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to explore some other surprising things to do on Long Island, New York.

Enjoy An Audience With Her Majesty The Queen At Madame Tussauds London This Whitsun Half Term
May 23, 2012

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in majestic style this May half term at Madame Tussauds London and meet Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal Family.

Monarch Airlines Summer 2012 Flight Programme For Birmingham And East Midlands Airports
May 23, 2012

Monarch, the leading scheduled leisure airline, has today expanded its flight programme for Summer 2012, introducing two new scheduled services from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona and Nice. The airline also today launched its first programme of flights from its new UK base, East Midlands Airport, operating to key leisure destinations across the Mediterranean.

Kuramathi Island Resort, Maldives Launches New Environmental Video
May 23, 2012

After much anticipation, persistent efforts and hard work,we are thrilled to announce the launch of our most recent initiative; our veryown environmental educational video – a mix of stimulating graphics,inspirational ideas and lively humour whilst being highly informative andenthralling. This rendered self-explanatory video is based on a conceptdeveloped and proposed by our resident marine biologist Dr. Reinhard Kikinger,back in 2010.

Get Down To Business With New Look Jurys Meetings – First International Hotel Group To Receive AIM Accreditation
May 23, 2012

Jurys Inn has launched a new and improved meetings offering, Jurys Meetings across its city centre hotels. The hotel group is also delighted to announce it has become the first international hotel group to receive AIM accreditation from the MIA, the industry’s only accreditation which is committed to driving up standards of the UK’s meetings industry.