With 16 extended range Boeing 777-300ERs on order, can Aeroflot Russian Airlines start to challenge dominance of Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar in East-West travel market?
Ireland: Can the Tourism Industry Expect a ‘Gay Marriage’ Effect?
With the landslide victory of an initiative to legalize same sex marriage, the voters of Ireland have laid out a lavender welcome mat. What impact will this historic vote have on Ireland's tourism industry?
France: How to Save Time and Money Visiting 60 Paris Tourist Attractions
Paris Pass gives visitors entry to more than 60 of the city's most popular tourist attractions. Fast track entry is included at some spots. Unlimited: public transit and a hop-on, hop-off tour bus.
Azerbaijan: Airline Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Azerbaijan Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 787 Dreamliner as part of its expansion plans
Russia: Aeroflot Rated World’s Most On-Time Air Carrier
With an on time arrival record of more than 93%, Russian airline Aeroflot has the world's best record for punctuality, besting Hawaiian Airlines - the best performing US air carrier, with a 89% plus ranking.
Hong Kong: 23,000 Buyers Expected at Hong Kong Fashion Week
22,500 fashion buyers will travel to Hong Kong for Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter, which will be held in late January 2014.
Travel Survey: 78% of Travelers Would Rather Give Up Sex than Coffee!
Travelers would rather go without sex than coffee, a travel survey reveals. A French hotel chain plans to turn lobbies into European style coffeehouses.
World’s Top Five Peruvian Restaurants – Outside Peru
Peruvian newspaper names best Peruvian restaurants outside of Peru - Chicha in Hong Kong, Lima in London, Taypa in Brasilia, Picca in Los Angeles, Tanta in Barcelona
Aviation: German Airline Launches Automated Luggage Drop-off
IT and Social Media With on line check ins and the impending arrival of automatic baggage drop-off machines, Michael Taylor ponders the possibility of sleeping at the airport in a paid-in lounge the night before an early morning departure. I have been taking advantage of checking in on line on recent trips, but sometimes I …
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Silversea’s Top Three Summer Mediterranean Cruises
Vacation Planning Big boat or small? While large ocean liners offer more facilities, amenities, services, and options, they can't explore the tiny islands and rocky coastlines that smaller vessels can. While that might not be an issue on long distance transoceanic voyages, it does make a difference when sailing through areas such as the Mediterranean, …
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