Europe

Domina Hotel Group to Open Three New Hotels in North and Eastern Europe

The Domina Hotel Group is expanding its presence in North and Eastern Europe with the opening of 3 new hotels and launch of its Domina Prestige brand. Domina Prestige St Petersburg, Domina Hotel & Conference Blijdorp in Rotterdam and Domina Hotel Budapest are all due to open between Summer 2008 and Spring 2009. The 3 […]


International Spa Show - London ‘09 At Olympia National Hall

Expomedia Events Ltd., part of Expomedia Group Plc are delighted to announce the launch of International Spa Show - London, the UK premier consumer event dedicated to spa industry and spa tourism at one of the most established and prestigious London venues – Olympia National Hall.
The event is planned for 20 - 22 March 2009, […]


Madrid 2016 Olympic Bid, Madrid 2016 Business Network Launched With €12m Funding For Bid

The leaders of the Madrid 2016 Olympic bid today announced the 30 sponsors that have committed more than €12 million of support for the campaign. A business network comprising some of Spain’s biggest companies have joined forces to ensure the bid has the financial backing needed to win the competition to host the Olympics and […]


TOURISM IRELAND HOSTS WORLD’S FIRST VIRTUAL ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

Sometimes it seems that the whole world wants to be Irish and on Saint Patrick’s Day it can be. If you can’t make it to Ireland in person for the celebration, why not visit Ireland virtually and take part in one of the world’s biggest parties online!
Tourism Ireland will host the world’s first virtual St […]


Expansion Of France’s Loire Bicycle Route Turns Region Into Top Cycling Destination

The ongoing expansion of France’s “Loire à Vélo” – “Loire by Bike” – bicycle route is turning the Loire River Valley into one of Europe’s top destinations for leisure bicycle touring. By this summer, the well-marked “Loire à Vélo” route will cover more than 250 miles — from Orléans, south of Paris, to the Atlantic […]


Marriott to Establish Presence in Northern Ireland with Courtyard Hotel in Belfast

Marriott International is to establish its presence in Northern Ireland with a 169-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Belfast under a management agreement reached with Culzean Holdings. When opened in 2010, it will be the third Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in the United Kingdom.
The Courtyard by Marriott Belfast will be located on Cromac […]


Tourism boosts Italian rental market

Italy’s position as a world leading tourism destination seems unlikely to dwindle as domestic figures continue to rise. Italians show a strong passion for their homeland, being the main visitors to the paradisiacal southern regions and creating an increased demand for rental property in these areas.
Tourism figures reflect sharp growth in the past two years: […]