SNCF to rebrand TGV services inOui from July | News

SNCF has announced it will rebrand its TGV services to inOui.
The move is part of an attempt by the French national rail operator to attract 15 million customers to its flagship high-speed services by 2020.
SNCF will gradually introduce inOui across the high-speed network beginning with the...

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Hertz Global takes brand portfolio into Sri Lanka | News

Hertz Global Holdings has announced that the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands are now all operating in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka.
The news comes following the signing of a multi-brand partnership agreement with local franchise partner Andrew The Car Rental Company.
Customers can opt...

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Sabre inks deal with Hospitality International | News

Hospitality International has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions as a preferred technology provider for its more than 280 hotels.
Under the agreement, Hospitality International hotel owners will have access to Sabre’s best-in-class central reservation system, booking engine and call...

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Delta to connect Glasgow-New York this summer | News

Delta has launched its new non-stop service from Glasgow to New York-JFK, offering greater travel choice between Scotland and the US.
Operated daily throughout the summer, the airline’s first-ever Glasgow route will provide convenient connections to more than 60 destinations throughout the...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Cuenca, the ideal destination for short vacations | Focus

For those looking for diversity, diversion and rest for a short period of time, Cuenca has many advantages to offer as a tourism destination.
As a World Heritage City, it possesses characteristics that make it unique for its architectural beauty and tangible and intangible cultural assets....

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Qantas adds digital boarding passes on Tasman journeys | News

Qantas has introduced mobile check-in and digital boarding passes for customers travelling between Australia and New Zealand, the first step towards more seamless travel across the Tasman.
The technology is being rolled out as part of the airline’s strategy to speed up the journey through...

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British Airways warns of further delays as recovery continues | News

Flights are resuming at British Airways as the carrier battles to recover from a serious computer failure on Saturday.
The airline warned passengers to expect further delays and cancellations.
All flights from Gatwick and Heathrow airports in London were cancelled yesterday, with thousands...

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Europcar Group acquires Buchbinder in Germany | News

Europcar Group has agreed to acquire Buchbinder, one of the largest car rental companies in Germany.
Germany is the largest country for the Europcar Group in terms of revenues and through the acquisition of Buchbinder the company intends to significantly improve its penetration of the low...

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Tips For Preventing Summer Learning Loss

Two words can help you prevent learning loss this summer: enrichment & involvement. Academic delay that occurs over the summer is one of the greatest problems confronting teachers each fall. In fact, when your children return to school, they may have experienced such learning loss...

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Gatwick Airport installs indoor navigation system | News

Around 2,000 beacons have been installed across Gatwick Airport’s two terminals providing an indoor navigation system that is much more reliable than GPS and that enables augmented reality way finding for passengers – a world first for an airport.
The lack of satellite signals makes...

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Meliá Shanghai Hongqiao set to debut in China | News

Meliá Shanghai Hongqiao will make its debut as the brand’s flagship property in China opening this month.
Located just minutes from Shanghai’s National Exhibition & Convention Centre, the luxury urban hotel is Meliá Hotels International’s third property in China.
The modern property...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng | Focus

The Cradle of Humankind is an unassuming rolling vista, just an hour’s drive from both Johannesburg and Petoria.
But it’s what has been hidden underneath the 180 square kilometres of scrubland for more than three million years that has recently been grabbing headlines.
The incomplete...

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Breaking Travel News interview: George Westwell, director, Cheval Residences | Focus

Luxury serviced apartment specialist Cheval Residences will be opening its first apart-hotel in Doha, Qatar, in 2020, following an agreement with Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company.
Here Breaking Travel News talks with George Westwell, director of Cheval Residences, to find out more...

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Enterprise signs franchise partner for Vietnam expansion | News

Enterprise has announced plans to enter the Vietnam market with its flagship brand, Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
The National Car Rental and Alamo Rent a Car brands will follow into the market.
Enterprise appointed an affiliate of MP Logistics as its first franchisee in Asia at the 2017 Asian...

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Things I Know For Sure About Raising Children After 18 Years Of Motherhood

After being a mother for 18 years, 12 as the mother of three, there are some things about raising children that I just know to be true.


These include the following:


A child can take a shower for over an hour and not only not wash his hair, but somehow miraculously not even get it...

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Expedia to offer Cuban properties through global platforms | News

Expedia has announced travellers can now book hotels in Cuba on its global points of sale.
The destination continues to generate interest as a hot destination among traveller; its ministry of tourism reported more than four million foreign visitors in 2016, with the biggest increase in...

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Air Mauritius prepares for delivery of first A350 XWB | News

Assembly of the first A350 XWB for Air Mauritius is advancing well at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse, France.
The wing-fuselage junction, the installation of the tail plane and also the tail cone have all been completed.
The aircraft is in the next assembly station for structural...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Sisa Ntshona, chief executive, South African Tourism | Focus

Newly appointed South Africa Tourism chief executive Sisa Ntshona took time our during the successful Indaba 2017 to discuss the state of sector in the destination.
He began by looking back at South African Tourism’s previous marketing campaign: “Someone reminded me earlier that the secret...

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Breaking Travel News: Indaba 2017, South Africa | Focus

The annual Indaba trade show has come to an end following a festive celebration at uShaka Marine World.
With many of the event’s 7,000 delegates in attendance, participants were in the mood to toast another successful instalment of Africa’s leading hospitality event.
Indaba saw some 1,000...

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AIC Travel Group chooses Triometric analytics to improve quality and results for its XML clients | Focus

Triometric, the leading provider of real-time XML performance monitoring and business intelligence to the online travel industry, is pleased to announce today that AIC Travel Group has selected to use the monitoring and analytics services provided by NetStorming, and powered by Triometric....

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Ariana Grande Tour In Limbo Following Manchester Attack (UPDATE)

UPDATE 12:45 p.m. ET:  The “Dangerous Woman” tour has not been canceled, Entertainment Weekly reported. Ariana Grande’s team is currently assessing their options, and the London arena where she is slated to perform later this week is standing by for an announcement, the venue...

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Eurostar debuts e320 trains on Brussels route | News

Eurostar has today previewed its new e320 train on the London-Brussels route in advance of its introduction into service on Sunday.
The arrival of the new trains on the Brussels service is part of a £1 billion programme of investment in Eurostar’s fleet, stations and service which included...

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Delta launches exclusive partnership with Lyft | News

Delta Air Lines and rideshare company Lyft are partnering to offer SkyMiles members more opportunities to earn miles doing something they can do every day – requesting a ride.
SkyMiles members can earn miles for every Lyft ride, and for a limited time, earn bonus miles during their travel...

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Expedia to acquire majority stake in SilverRail Technologies | News

Expedia and SilverRail Technologies have entered into a definitive agreement in which Expedia will acquire a majority stake in SilverRail.
SilverRail set out to solve rail’s most challenging technology problems and has been an important Expedia industry partner, helping to bring online...

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Airbus launches A330neo private jet to global market | News

Airbus Corporate Jets has launched a private jet version of its new A330neo.
The new aircraft combines new-generation engines and aerodynamic and other improvements to deliver even more comfort, efficiency and true non-stop to the world range.
Called the ACJ330neo, it will fly 25 passengers...

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The Rock Announced His 2020 Presidential Bid On 'SNL' (Kind Of)

One of the most likable men in Hollywood may have just announced his presidential bid for 2020.


After weeks of teasing a run for the presidency, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson told America “I’m in” during the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. The pro wrestler-turned-actor...

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London City Airport to launch first digital air traffic control tower | News

London City Airport has announced it is to become the first UK airport to build and operate a digital air traffic control tower, with a multi-million pound investment in the technology.
The innovative plans are a flagship moment in the airport’s 30th anniversary year, and mark the start of...

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Centara opens first hotel in Middle East

Centara Hotels & Resorts continues to expand internationally with the opening of a four-star, 152-room hotel in Muscat. The property becomes its fifth hotel outside Thailand and first of three planned for the Middle East.

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Mandarin Oriental, New York | Focus

Is there a more competitive hospitality market anywhere on earth?
New York as a whole is obviously no shrinking violet, but the hotels standing along Central Park South read like a guide to global hospitality.
Everybody who is anybody is here, and to come out on top, you have to be the...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Tokozile Xasa, minister of tourism, South Africa | Focus

Tokozile Xasa, the first female minister of tourism in South Africa, was appointed to her post in October last year following a government reshuffle.
Having served as deputy minster of tourism since 2009, she is well prepared for the role, which comes at an exciting time for the destination....

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Luxury Travel on the Increase According to Study | Focus

Travelling around the world might not be something that everyone can do as the typical response might include something about the cost to do so.  Of course, if you are thinking about flying around the world or going on a 14-day cruise to a foreign location you are going to have to pay a...

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Lena Dunham In 'Greatest Amount of Physical Pain' She's Ever Experienced

Healing takes time, so Lena Dunham is taking some time off. 


On Friday, the “Girls” creator announced that she is canceling the upcoming “Lenny Letter: America IRL” tour due to her battle with endometriosis by way of a candid letter to her readers on the newsletter’s website. 


“To be...

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Trainline offers Apple Pay to Italian customers | News

Trainline is offering its customers in Italy Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient. 
The independent rail retailer and train travel app is the first platform in Italy to allow this payment method for train...

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Tesla opens first Middle East location in Jordan | News

Tesla has officially opened a new retail store in Amman, Jordan, its first service centre and store in the Middle East region. 
The new store is located on Al-Ommal Street, Al-Sena’a in Al Bayader Wadi Seer. 
With both award-winning, all-electric Model S and Model X on show, the store will...

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Ryanair adds new accommodation options to website | News

Ryanair has launched a major upgrade to its Ryanair Rooms website, offering its 130 million customers an even wider choice of hotel, hostel, bed & breakfasts, holiday villa and homestay options.
The new website features an improved dynamic search function and simplified booking...

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Nobu Hotel Shoreditch to open in June | News

Nobu Hospitality has revealed Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter.
When complete the property will offer 143 guest rooms and seven suites, as well as an iconic dining experience at the new Nobu Shoreditch restaurant.
Set back from the lively hub of Great...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: EVEN Hotel, Brooklyn | Focus

The most populous part of New York City, Brooklyn led the United States in the construction of new apartments in 2016 and has seen huge economic growth in recent years.
Long considered one of the coolest places in the country for Millennials to hang out, there has for years been an urgent...

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Willie Nelson Urges Jeff Sessions To Smoke Some Pot

Country music legend Willie Nelson has some advice for Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who said marijuana is only “slightly less awful” than heroin.


Nelson, a longtime advocate for legal pot, told Rolling Stone: 



“I wonder if he’s tried both of them. I don’t think you can really make a...

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Caledonian Sleeper invites The Whisky Shop on-board | News

An education in whisky is on order for guests travelling with Caledonian Sleeper as they celebrate Whisky Month.
As Scotland commemorates one of its most popular exports, the overnight rail service linking London and Scotland marked the annual celebration by welcoming The Whisky Shop on...

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Red Funnel signs Enterprise as car rental partner | News

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries has announced the appointment of Enterprise Rent-A-Car as its preferred car hire partner.
It will now be possible to book vehicles from any Enterprise branch location using a quick and easy-to-use booking widget on Red Funnel’s website.
The exciting new...

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On This Run Through New Mexico, No Shortage Of Space (And Salsa)

Like its painted desert landscapes, New Mexico is always different, always mysterious.


And just when you think you’ve figured it out, it shifts suddenly like powdery silicate in a wind gust at White Sands National Monument, or the enigmatic native American art in the light of a...

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8 Essential Packing Tips For Your Next Trip

So, you have a big trip coming up, and the departure date is getting closer and closer. If you are anything like myself, you more than likely are thinking, rethinking, and over thinking what to bring. Should I get a new backpack? Should I replace my luggage with the kind that is hard on the...

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Sabre launches new Travel Network headquarters in Uruguay | News

Sabre Corporation has opened a new regional headquarters in Montevideo, Uruguay, for Travel Network, its global travel marketplace.
The organisation processes more than US$120 billion of global travel spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers.
The technology support the...

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Cyprus predicts biggest year yet for tourism in 2017 | News

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation predicts that 2017 will be a record-breaking year with over three per cent year-on-year increase in visitors recorded from January to March.
Coinciding with the announcement of these figures, the CTO has appointed Rooster PR to manage its press office and...

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Taylor Swift Breaks Silence To Surprise Fan With Graduation Gift

Silvers, who has reportedly seen Swift in concert eight times, invited her idol to celebrate her graduation from the University of Central Florida. Though Swift could not make it to the party, she did send a pretty bomb bouquet and card. 


“Hi love, I’m so sad that I can’t make it to your...

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Skyscanner launches new Microsoft Cortana skill | News

Skyscanner has been announced as one of the first ever third party skills to be launched on Microsoft’s Cortana.
The flight search skill will allow users to ask a range of handy, direct questions through the personal assistant.
Live from today to users on all Cortana powered devices in the...

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Emirates adds third daily service to Brisbane | News

Emirates is introducing a third daily service to Brisbane, Australia from 1 December 2017, complementing Emirates’ existing two daily services.
The direct service, to be operated on a B777-200LR aircraft with eight seats in First Class, 42 in Business Class and 216 in Economy...

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Nicki Minaj Is Starting An 'Official Charity' To Pay Off Student Loans

Last weekend, hip-hop living legend Nicki Minaj made waves when she decided ― seemingly spontaneously ― to start making tuition and student payments for straight-A students who reached out to her via Twitter. 


On Friday, Minaj followed up over Instagram, describing some of the payments...

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Travel Activities For The Young And Old Together

Travel is a great way to spend time with people you love! But figuring out what to do on those trips can be challenging when each person in the group has his or her own interests and ability levels. If you add in a one- or even two-generation gap between group members, trip planning can get...

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On Mother’s Day And Beyond, Moms Can Lead The Way In Getting Kids Outdoors

As moms, we can’t wait for this Sunday’s holiday, filled with adorable homemade craft projects, meals with family, and lots of hugs. For our families, spending time outdoors is another way of sharing some love – love of our families and of our natural world. It turns out we’re not...

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Delta Air Lines orders a further 30 Airbus A321ceo planes | News

Atlanta, Georgia-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A321ceo aircraft.
This order follows three previous Delta orders for the current engine option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member.
The airline took delivery of its first A321 in March of last...

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This Is Colbert's Most Favorite 'Daily Show' Bit With Jon Stewart

Just moments before taping in December of 2001, Stephen Colbert thought he was done for the day. With no on-screen bits to perform that night on “The Daily Show,” Colbert was free and clear to head home, or in this case, to see an early screening of “The Fellowship of the Ring.”


As a HUGE...

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Global passengers drive up sales at Eurostar in first quarter | News

Eurostar has reported a positive first quarter in 2017, with sales revenues up 15 per cent year-on-year to £232 million.
The growth was underpinned by a strong performance in the business travel and overseas markets. 
Passenger numbers for the period were also up by two per cent, rising to...

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Norwegian takes next step in Argentina expansion | News

The Norwegian Group board of directors has approved the launch of Norwegian Air Argentina’s plans of operation.
The commencement of routes is dependent on government approvals.
Ole Christian Melhus, chief executive, Norwegian Air Argentina said: “Argentina is an interesting market with...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Novotel Canary Wharf, London | Focus

Canary Wharf is perhaps not the first place you think of when considering where to lay your hat in London.
Bustling during work hours, it can be somewhat sterile at weekends.
A point reinforced by the pricing at newly opened Novotel Canary Wharf, with rates doubling on weekdays when...

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Licensed Ham Radio Operators Will Be Travelling To Remote Areas Of Africa | Focus

Africa is one of the biggest continents in the world and there are various countries in this beautiful continent. Expedition experts those who carry ham radios along with them always showcase interest to travel through dangerous terrains of various countries and this month they have chosen...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Family road trip in the City of Angels, Los Angeles | Focus

There is a widely held dream of jetting off to the USA to travel from coast to coast in a beaten up old car with a couple of mates, listening to country music and having an all-round blast.
In reality the car breaks down, you fall out with someone along the way and run out of money in New...

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Here's The First Photo Of Stephen Colbert's 'The Daily Show' Reunion

Every show you once liked seems to be coming back. “Arrested Development.” “Gilmore Girls.” That San Francisco home that has, like, way too many people plus a dog.  


Now the Jon Stewart–helmed version of “The Daily Show” is having its own reunion, albeit not on Netflix but instead...

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Hidden Ways Travel Can Transform Your Life

Travel, YES! You’re probably already doing it and loving it.


Travel for transformation? Whether you’ve taken a yoga retreat, had a deep spiritual awakening, or never considered traveling except to see a new place, here are some powerful and hidden ways travel can transform your life…...

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Gare Du Nord reopens in Paris following security alert | News

Gare Du Nord in Paris has reopened after a security alert saw the station briefly closed.
The station, in the north of the city and home to Eurostar services, was evacuated and cordoned off by heavily armed police late on Monday.
No further details have been given about the...

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Europcar sees strong increase in revenue for first quarter | News

Europcar has announced results for the first quarter 2017, revealing the group generated revenues of €439.3 million during the period.
This is up 6.6 per cent at constant exchange rates compared with the first quarter of 2016.
On an organic basis, i.e. at constant exchange rates, constant...

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Norwegian Cruise Line signs partnership with Alibaba | News

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced the launch of a new partnership with Alibaba Group.
The two companies will leverage Norwegian’s expertise in providing exceptional vacation experiences and its innovative and award-winning cruise offerings along with Alibaba’s unparalleled...

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group expands into Latin America with Chile property | News

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it has signed a management contract to manage, and ultimately brand, a 310-room hotel currently operating in Santiago, Chile.
The group will take over management of the property from August 2017, and rename it Hotel Santiago.
Following an...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Aspire Lounge & Spa, London Heathrow | Focus

Acknowledged as the most glamorous destination at London Heathrow, Terminal 5 is home to the Aspire Lounge & Spa.
A relaxed, sophisticated space tucked away in a quiet corner of the facility, it is the perfect place to begin a long journey.
Or, indeed, any journey!
Away from the...

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Girl Power Was Free-Flowing At The 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards

Actress and activist Emma Watson set the tone for the evening as she accepted the Best Actor award for her role in “Beauty and the Beast.” Watson cheered MTV for dropping its gendered acting categories, agreeing that male and female actors don’t “need to be separated into two different...

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Stansted Express boosts services to meet growing demand | News

Over 29,000 extra seats per week will be available on Stansted Express trains from May 22nd.
With demand for Stansted Airport continuing to grow, the additional seats will ensure that holidaymakers travelling to the airport by train can continue to enjoy a comfortable journey.
The...

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A Fantastical French Road Trip | Sara Graham

A weekend exploring the region of Brittany, France should be on your summer travel list. I am about to take you on the same road trip I recently went on in this ages old land — rich with history, fresh food, and a fantastic future that’s all packed into wonderful little...

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Finnair to launch facial recognition technology at Helsinki Airport | News

Finnair and Finavia, together with Futurice, will test the use of face recognition technology for the check-in process of Finnair flights at Helsinki Airport.
During the test period taking place between now and May 23rd, the companies will gather information on the usability of face...

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Norwegian carries 2.6m passengers in April as Easter drives traffic | News

Norwegian carried more than 2.6 million passengers in April, an increase of 15 per cent compared to the same month last year.
The figures are positively influenced by Easter traffic.
A total of 2,638,229 passengers chose to fly with Norwegian in April, 336,188 more than the same period...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Carrie Tayloe, vice president, product development, Go City Card | Focus

Carrie Tayloe spoke to Breaking Travel News as the Go Dubai Card rolled out in the United Arab Emirates
As the Go Dubai Card rolls out in the United Arab Emirates, Breaking Travel News chats with Carrie Tayloe, vice president, product development, Go City Card, about what it offers to...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Maitha Al Mahrouqi, undersecretary of the ministry of tourism, Oman | Focus

Tourism in Middle Eastern hotspot Oman has been growing rapidly in recent years, as flag-carrier Oman Air continues to grow, visitors become more aware of its diversified offering and the government invests in the hospitality infrastructure.
Here Breaking Travel News chats with Maitha Al...

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5 Ways to Get the Most from Your Vacation | Focus

Even if you can only afford to take a short break, there are many great ways that you can get the most from your vacation. Whether you’re traveling to a country like Jamaica or sticking around for a ‘staycation’ at home, traveling alone, with friends, or as a family, here are our top five...

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Kanye West Deleted His Twitter Account And People Have A Lot Of Feelings About It

It truly is the end of an era. Kanye West has deleted his Twitter account. 


On Friday, the rapper apparently deactivated the account, which had become a hub for his all caps musings over the years. But that’s not all ― it appears the rapper also deactivated his Instagram account, which he...

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Works begins on Virgin East Coast Azuma fleet ahead of 2018 debut | News

Virgin Trains’ customers are a step closer to new trains as work begins on the Azuma (Class 800) fleet, due to enter service on the east coast in 2018.
Work on the bodyshells is taking place in Kasado, Japan, before the trains arrive in the UK to be built by Hitachi’s manufacturing team in...

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4 Canadian National Parks You Need To Visit This Summer | Flight Network

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Admission to Canada’s national parks is free in 2017, and it’s time to start taking advantage. Parks Canada is offering free 2017 Discover Passes to commemorate the Great White North’s 150th anniversary, and that means...

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ITB Asia sees surge in demand ahead of tenth anniversary show | News

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, ITB Asia 2017 has seen a surge in exhibitor demand from industry heavyweights as well as the travel technology sector.
Organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore), the show will take place from October 25th-27th at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Haitham Mattar, chief executive, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development | Focus

The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has been quick to move the emirate out from the shadow of Dubai, emphasising a more natural, sustainable form of tourism.
Here Breaking Travel News talks with chief executive Haitham Mattar about his achievements to date and what the future...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Saif Saeed Ghobash, director general, Abu Dhabi Tourism | Focus

With a booming cruise sector and visitor numbers increasing from a variety of source markets, the future is bright for tourism in United Arab Emirates-capital Abu Dhabi.
Here Breaking Travel News chats with Saif Saeed Ghobash, director general of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture...

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Dragons instead of stars bring Chinese Travelers to the door of Hotels and Restaurants | Focus

The ““Feel Like Home”” (http://www.feellikehome.cn) is the world’s first website aiming exclusively Chinese travelers, helping hospitality professionals (hotels, restaurants etc) throughout the world, to make the necessary changes to their businesses to adapt to Chinese customers, making...

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Lena Dunham Went To The Met Gala And Ended Up In The Emergency Room

One year after her cringeworthy encounter with football player Odell Beckham Jr. landed her in hot water, the “Girls” actress cut her evening short during fashion’s biggest night on Monday and wound up in the emergency room. 


Dunham left the festivities early, Page Six reported, and was...

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Oman Air celebrates launch of new Manchester connection | News

Oman Air has celebrated the launch of its new daily flight WY105 from Muscat to Manchester.
The new service will depart Muscat at 14:00 daily and arrive in Manchester at 19:05.
The return flight will be from Manchester at 20:45 arriving in Muscat at 07:20 the next day.
The inaugural flight...

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Seth Meyers Trolls Trump Over Civil War Comment With Ken Burns Spoof

Seth Meyers had a lot of material to work with on Monday night. 


In addition to hammering Donald Trump over his recent comments praising authoritarian dictators, the “Late Night” host ridiculed the president for wondering why the Civil War “could not have been worked out.” 


During an...

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