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Meet-the-people offerings around the world

Posted on: 17 Mar 2010 at 02:32 PM in Special Report

With the global economic slowdown still taking a toll, there has perhaps never been a more important time for innovation in the travel and tourism industry. One growth sector now being explored involves so-called meet-the-people offerings – where travellers are actively encouraged to integrate with local communities. Here Chris O’Toole takes a look.

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Luxury hospitality – back with a bang in 2010

Posted on: 12 Mar 2010 at 01:50 PM in Special Report

Last year was one of the toughest on record for luxury hospitality. But now the sector is well on the road to recovery with a raft of new openings, plus some ground-breaking developments in the pipeline. Breaking Travel News picks the best of the new crop.

Delhi builds sporting legacy

Posted on: 12 Mar 2010 at 12:26 PM in Special Report

India will fall under the sporting spotlight in October when Delhi hosts the 19th Commonwealth Games. With seven months before the opening ceremony, Breaking Travel News takes a look at preparations for the event. Mike Starling reports

Spotlight: Just Help Haiti

Posted on: 11 Mar 2010 at 12:48 PM in Special Report

Fiona Jeffery, Chairman of Just a Drop and World Travel Market discusses how she has been overwhelmed by the widespread support the travel and tourism industry has shown Just a Drop’s Just Help Haiti campaign.

Tourism spotlight: Turkey

Posted on: 9 Mar 2010 at 01:45 PM in Special Report

As a gateway between East and West, Turkey – and its present Capital of Culture, Istanbul – have been of great significance to travellers for centuries. But as the country’s intellectual centre basks in the world’s gaze, the greater prize of European Union membership remains illusive. BTN examines recent developments…

South Africa bids for sporting glory

Posted on: 9 Mar 2010 at 01:01 PM in Special Report

South Africa has hosted the Rugby World Cup, the Cricket World Cup and this summer will welcome the FIFA World Cup finals. In its bid to become a sports tourism powerhouse, football’s biggest event can be the springboard to fulfil the country’s massive ambitions. By Mike Starling

Sustainable Tourism…A Reflection On The Events Of 2009

Posted on: 3 Mar 2010 at 01:35 PM in Special Report

Although the environment was overshadowed somewhat by the recession last year, the travel industry nevertheless made a significant step forward to a sustainable future.

The Greatest Show on Earth!

Posted on: 25 Feb 2010 at 10:09 AM in Special Report

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be like no other World Cup in history. For the first time the greatest event in football, the most widely-followed sporting extravaganza on the planet, is breaking new ground in Africa – more specifically, South Africa.