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Berlin: National Geographic Announces World Legacy Awards Judges
October 28, 2014The National Geographic Society announced a roster of 18 travel experts from across the globe as judges for the inaugural World Legacy Awards. The awards are a partnership between National Geographic and ITB Berlin to showcase leading travel and tourism companies, organizations and destinations — ranging from airlines to ecolodges and from cities to countries …
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Culinary Pursuits in the Baltic Sea Region
October 20, 2014[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rrrr-300×199.jpg” captiontext=”Riga Central Market” align=”left”] New restaurants, star chefs, local produce and deep-rooted culinary traditions make the Baltic Sea region ideal for the culinary traveler. Unique and delicious local produce have allowed the Baltic cities of Hamburg, Warsaw, Riga, Helsinki and St. Petersburg to produce specialties only found in this special region of Europe. …
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Opening up Malta to North America Travelers Through New Social Media Campaign
October 16, 2014Malta has traditionally been recognized as a sun and sand destination to Europeans with little exposure of its significant treasures to the North American traveler. A big push to change this perception is underway through a variety of efforts geared to engage the more cultured traveler. Malta Tourism has created the #MaltaisMore project to bring …
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Airberlin Lowers Fares Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall
October 10, 2014Airberlin has announced lower fares for travel from October 27 through December 14, 2014 and January 12 through March 15, 2015. The sale kicks off today and is valid until October 21, 2014. Fares start as low as 9 for a round-trip ticket from New York (JFK) to Stockholm and additional fare specials from Miami …
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FITUR 2015 To Highlight Latest Trends and Technologies in Tourism
October 10, 2014The 35th staging of FITUR will be presenting the latest trends and technologies in tourism at a time when Spain is playing an increasing role as an outbound source of visitors to other countries around the world. Spanish outbound tourism expenditure rose by some 15. 4% during the first four months of 2014, to a …
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FRHI Hotels & Resorts Announces Double and Triple Member Bonus in Famous Agents Rewards Program
October 9, 2014FRHI Hotels & Resorts has announced an exclusive member bonus through it’s Famous Agents travel agent education and rewards program. Through December 31, 2014, Famous Agents members who actualize qualified client room nights at participating hotels will earn double points. When five nights are actualized at any combination of participating hotels, members will automatically start …
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Germany: Hotels Offering Custom Packages for 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
October 8, 2014[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-westin-grand-berlin-300×202.jpg” captiontext=”The Westin Grand, Berlin” align=”left”] November 9, 2014 will mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To honor the anniversary, a series of special events and exhibitions are planned to take place throughout the city, focusing on the division of Germany and Berlin, the Cold War, and the peaceful …
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Friendly Planet Travel Adds Iceland to Its Lineup of Exotic Destinations
September 29, 2014[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Capture5-300×204.jpg” captiontext=”Aerial view of Blue Lagoon.” align=”left”] It is a legendary land of contrasts in which ice meets fire and Europe meets America. Pristine and otherworldly, Iceland is quickly becoming a coveted travel destination, and Friendly Planet Travel is putting it within your reach. Leading tour provider Friendly Planet Travel announced today that it …
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Philip Micallef Named New CEO of Air Malta
September 29, 2014[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/082-2014-1-300×168.jpg” width=300 height=168 captiontext=”Philip Micallef, the newly appointed CEO of Air Malta” align=”left”] Air Malta has confirmed the appointment of Philip Micallef as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Micallef, who has a wealth of experience in leading complex organizations, was most recently the CEO of the Bermuda Communications Regulatory Authority. “Philip has all the …