travel industry

Today we are interviewing travel industry rockstar Mirko Behnert, our newly-appointed Director of Marketing, Analytics and Corporate Development here at Venere.com. Before joining venere.com, Mirko has worked for Expedia, Hotels.com, ebookers and Avis Europe.

You have started recently in the marketing role at

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Venere.com, the European online hotel reservations specialist, recently acquired by Expedia Inc., has today announced the appointment of Arthur Hoffman as the new Managing Director of Venere.com Worldwide. In his new role Hoffman will be responsible for spearheading the development of Venere.com, continuing its growth from a leading European… read full article

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Travel Industry News

Watch the CNBC video of  Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Expedia Inc, talking about summer travel trends.

Travel Inspired By Michael Jackson

Travel blogger Amanda Kendle lists the places to visit on a Michael Jackson tribute trip around the world, from Madame Tussauds in London to the pop… read full article

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Visiting Bellagio, Lake Como

Ms. Adventures in Italy takes you to a trip to Bellagio and Villa Melzi Gardens.  Take a look at her beautiful pictures of the lovely town on the shore of Lake Como that… read full article

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Exciting news for hoteliers looking to optimize their distribution and receive more hotel reservations. Expedia today is introducing the new Expedia Easy Manage program, a hotel partnership option with a commission model for qualifying hotels in Europe, Middle East and Africa. These hotels can quickly and easily sign up… read full article

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Bringing together thousands of Italian and international travel industry specialists in the new trade show area of Rho, Northern Italy,  Bit Milan Tourism Expo 2009 (19-22 February) was preceded yesterday evening by the ceremony for the Bit Tourism Award 2009. Over 40,000 Italian tourism professionals and travel magazine readers voted for… read full article

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Attending the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid from 28 January to 1 February?

Drop by the Venere stand at the International Hotel Chain & Travel Agency Pavilion and meet our very friendly Sales & Customer Service team. Our staff will welcome you with Venere travel… read full article

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Visit the venere.com stand at WTM London 2008!

If you are in London to attend this year's World Travel Market show, drop to say hello to the friendly Venere staff who will be happy to answer your questions and give you some cool gadgets… read full article

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Today we are interviewing travel industry rockstar Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Expedia Inc. Last Tuesday, Expedia Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Venere.com from Advent International and Venere's founders.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your fabulous career?

Well, I'm not sure if… read full article

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Forbes.com published this year's list of the 10 Best Airports worldwide including Hong Kong (1st place), Munich Airport and Copenhagen Airport. No US airport made the list, which is dominated by Asian and European airports. Rome has banned snacking near its famous monuments in the historical… read full article

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Today, Expedia Inc. announced an agreement to buy Venere.com from current owners Advent International and Venere's founders. Venere was founded in 1995. Global private equity firm Advent International acquired a 60% controlling stake in the company in November 2006. The other 40% in stakes remained in the hands of Venere's founders. Venere.com offers 29,000 hotels around… read full article

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Today on the Travel Industry Rock stars stage we welcome Roberto Boscolo. Vice President of the Boscolo Hotels group, he belongs to one of the most important families in the hotel industry and has acquired a broad international experience in the opening and management of luxury hotels through his work in Europe… read full article

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Venere.com, the Europe and Italy hotel specialist, and Trenitalia, the Italian National Railway, are today launching a new co-branded service where Trenitalia users can book their train ticket and their accommodation on the co-branded web site.

This new hotel reservation service is dedicated to… read full article

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Visit the venere.com stand at the ITB Berlin travel show from 5 to 9 March! More venere cookies and funky gadgets are waiting for you. Venere.com staff will be happy to help you with any questions you may have… read full article

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Attending the BIT International Tourism Exchange expo in Milan from 21 to 24 February?… read full article

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