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Top 5 Innovative Travel Objects

Paul Crompton — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:10:47 +0000

5. Swiss Army Maverick II Dual Time Watch Got family or friends to stay in contact with but also got to keep time in your current location on holiday?

This watch includes a small second watch on the face for the second time zone

Help Us To Know U Better!!!

Mireia — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:36:49 +0000

Help us to know you better! Click on the following link and answer 8 simple and funny questions...

Travel expert interview: Mirko Behnert

Marion — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:05:05 +0000

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 Venere. What are you bringing to Venere.com and what exciting new things [...]

New Managing Director for Venere.com

Susan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:24:14 +0000

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 enterprise into a global player in [...]

Michael Jackson Trip, Travel Trends, Madrid Confessions

Marion — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:15 +0000

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 singer’s Neverland Ranch in California. [...]

Visit Bellagio, Book Smart, Stay at a Hip Hotel

Marion — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:50 +0000

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 inspired the luxurious Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Hotels.com TV Commercial [There is a video that [...]

Expedia’s commission-based hotel program

Susan — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:01:15 +0000

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 to offer their hotel rooms on [...]

Bit Tourism Award 2009

Marion — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:43:38 +0000

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 their favorite travel destinations. [...]

Visit the venere.com stand at FITUR Madrid 2009

Marion — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:26:24 +0000

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 gadgets and will be happy to answer any question [...]

Visit venere.com at WTM London 2008

Marion — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:55:54 +0000

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.

Interview with Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Susan — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:45:22 +0000

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 you can call my career fabulous but it certainly [...]

No Snacking, Almodovar & Expedia Acquisition

Susan — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:37:20 +0000

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 center, reports CNN. The Canary Island of Lanzarote is [...]

Expedia to Buy Venere.com

Susan — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:02:54 +0000

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 [...]

Travel expert interview: Roberto Boscolo

Marion — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:03:28 +0000

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, Japan, and America. [...]

Venere.com partners with Trenitalia

Susan — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:44:42 +0000

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 the more than 500 million business travelers, commuters and tourists alike [...]

Visit venere.com at ITB Travel Show Berlin

Susan — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:39:19 +0000

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. Drop by and say hi to our very own Giandomenico and Riccardo who are working hard [...]

Visit the venere.com stand at BIT Milan 2008

Susan — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:17:14 +0000

Attending the BIT International Tourism Exchange expo in Milan from 21 to 24 February? Visit the venere.com stand at BIT Technology – Pav. 18 stand H45 L44. We are welcoming you with Venere biscuits and energy drinks!

Travel expert interview: Stefano Galastri of WorldBy.com

Susan — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:22:00 +0000

At just a few weeks from the WorldBy.com acquisition that further consolidates venere.com‘s position as one of Europe’s leaders in hotel reservations, we are working hard on important technology and commercial synergies. Worldby.com is known for its commitment to travelers worldwide seeking personalized service, unconventional accommodations and elaborate property illustrations. For our Travel Industry Rockstars [...]

Venere.com CEO Marco Ficarra Interview

Susan — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:36:42 +0000

Our CEO Marco Ficarra was interviewed at the Venere Press Event held in Milan yesterday. Check out the video (in Italian)

Venere.com acquires Worldby.com

Susan — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:52:17 +0000

We are very happy to announce that Venere.com, one of Europe’s leading online hotel reservation services and market leader in Italy, has acquired Worldby.com, another big player in the online hotel bookings landscape. Since the private equity firm Advent International acquired a 60% controlling stake in Venere.com in November 2006, the company’s hotel reservations customer [...]