Representation firm Lotus has been appointed by the Buenos Aires tourism board, Travel Buenos Aires, to handle the city’s PR in the United Kingdom with immediate effect. Lotus will support the city’s tourism campaign platform – ‘We are Porteños’ – a nod to the colloquial name given to Buenos Aires …
Read More »Emaar Properties leads Dubai property transactions in early 2019
Emaar Properties recorded 4,756 transactions cumulatively worth D13.1 billion in the first six months of this year, accounting for the largest share of all property sales in Dubai. Emaar emerged as the top developer both in terms of transactional volume and value of overall properties – both residential and commercial …
Read More »Summer in style at the Pointe on Palm Jumeirah
Visitors to Dubai are invited to make a splash this summer with a series of fitness-themed water activities at the Pointe at Palm Jumeirah. Dubai’s iconic waterfront dining, entertainment and leisure destination, will be hosting guests from 09:00-18:00 every day. Take to the waters at Palm Jumeirah with an all-inclusive, …
Read More »August tHPI: Madrid and Paris see the highest month-on-month drop in hotel prices
[ad_1] DUSSELDORF, GERMANY – Most of the European capitals decrease the hotel prices in August 2019, with Madrid recording the highest drop of 12% compared to last month. On the contrary, Istanbul registers the sharpest increase of 8% in hotel prices for the month of August among the cities listed …
Read More »Most Instagrammable hostels of 2019 as voted by travelers
[ad_1] NEW YORK – Backpackers have been voting with their thumbs to crown 2019’s “Most Instagrammable Hostels”. The prestigious title awarded to the hostels that received the most Instagram likes from Hostelworld customers throughout the year. As well as being full of swim-up bars, colorful facades and beautiful spots to …
Read More »Costa Rica names latest national park as conservation drive continues
Costa Rica has declared the Miravalles Volcano National Park-Jorge Manuel Dengo as the country’s 29th national park. The new addition, located in the north-western region of Guanacaste, is one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems – it is nearly 5,000 hectares and features some of Costa Rica’s biggest geothermal fields. Costa …
Read More »Air India launches new Dubai International connections
Dubai International has welcomed Air India’s inaugural flights from the cities of Indore and Kolkata (Calcutta). The thrice weekly service from Indore is the first international flight out of the city, which is the commercial capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Air India’s chairman Ashwani Lohani was among the …
Read More »World Travel Awards Latin America winners announced in La Paz, Bolivia
The finest travel brands in Latin America have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Bolivia. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony in the administrative capital, La Paz, to find out who among them would be crowned best-of-the-best. Winners at …
Read More »Palm Jumeirah remains popular as Dubai property prices continue to fall
As we move into the second half of 2019, property prices in Dubai continue to be attractive for both tenants and investors. According to the latest market report from Bayut, there is a perceivable shift in interest towards competitively priced areas when it comes to renting, while historically more expensive …
Read More »The hotel cleanliness issues that frustrate Britons the most
[ad_1] The summer is officially here and for many across the country, it finally means the time to go on a much-needed holiday domestically or abroad. Hotels form a fundamental part of the holiday experience. Holidaymakers want their stay to be relaxing and hassle-free as possible. This though, does not …
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