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Jul 20 2015

Worlds Most Favourite Airline

by Anson David

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently published their latest World Airline Transport Statistics 2014 listing the top airlines based on passengers. At the top of the list Ryanair was confirmed as the world’s favourite...

Jul 18 2015

Industry News, Technology

78% of Tourists Use Their Phone Abroad

by Anson David

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A survey by leading inflight connectivity provider, AeroMobile, has revealed that 78% of tourists use their phone abroad. The survey, carried out by OnePoll, shows SMS to be the most popular...

Jul 17 2015

Industry News

Booking.com to add homestays

by Anson David

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Tnooz has recently revealed Booking.com‘s intention to add homestays to their inventory. After the group’s flirt with vacation rentals through Villas.com, they are now looking at expanding another niche in...

Jul 15 2015

Industry News, Technology

Google Glass to Help Guest Interaction

by Anson David

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The feasible uses of Google Glass especially in the hospitality industry have been under my radar for some time now but little has really attracted my curiosity. That’s until the UK-based...

Jul 08 2015

Hospitality, Random

5 Steps to a Designing a Boutique Hotel Bedroom

by Anson David

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It is so nice to step into a holiday villa or boutique hotel and find a well-designed bedroom that makes you feel comfortable the very moment you step inside. Here...

Jul 06 2015

Random

The Boot – A Unique Fairytale Vacation Rental

by Anson David

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This week’s wildly-unique holiday homes takes us to New Zealand where the real world and fantasy seem to blur into each other in the most fascinating way. The moment I...

Jul 06 2015

Industry News

Copyright on Panorama – EU Parliament to decide

by Anson David

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German MEP Julia Reda tabled a proposal in front of the European Parliament which could make the online sharing of travel photos and video footage illegal. Are we nuts? On the 9th...

Jul 03 2015

Hospitality

Preparing your Guests for a Heat Wave

by Anson David

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With Summer in the Mediterranean hitting the 40° Celsius, guests should be ready to tackle the heat before they leave home. However, a great host makes sure that the basics...

Jul 02 2015

Industry News

Ryanair Accepts Cash Payments in Greece

by Anson David

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Bloomberg has reported that the low-cost airline Ryanair will be accepting hard cash from Greek customers who wish to purchase flight tickets. This decision by Ryanair seems to be connected...

Jul 02 2015

Hospitality

Rent your Rooftop – Tips for Maximising your Vacation Rental

by Anson David

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Since in the Mediterranean we see little or no snow at all, our houses feature flat roofs ideal for creating additional space to complement your vacation rental. Here are my...