KAYAK (kayak.com) announced today the acquisition of Munich-based swoodoo (swoodoo.com), Germany’s leading flight and hotel search site. The combined company will maintain both the KAYAK and swoodoo brands in Germany while integrating technology best practices over the next few months.
Abu Dhabi has walked off with the coveted title of Middle East’s Leading Destination in a shock announcement at this year’s prestigious World Travel Awards on Monday, May 3 at the luxurious The Address Dubai Marina.
Grand Cayman’s newest attraction also is the island’s tallest. The Observation Tower at Camana Bay stands 75 feet high and offers 360-degree views across Seven Mile Beach, George Town and the marine parks of the North Sound.
Puerto Vallarta’s main beach is lined with high-rise hotels, but one property sits apart: the new Puerto Vallarta Beach Club, an exclusive little enclave with lush jungle as its backdrop.
Myanmar’s military government will offer visas on arrival to boost the country’s nascent tourism sector, a travel industry official said last week. The cost of the visa will be $30 and would be valid for 28 days, he added.
As the UAE looks to diversify its economy, tourism officials are betting big on the country’s cruise ship travel industry. With more luxury liners and affluent travelers keen to experience the glamour of the Emirates, Dubai is fast becoming a glittering port of call in the country’s burgeoning cruise ship industry.