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Breaking Travel News investigates: Vietnam Airlines welcomes Boeing Dreamliner
As part of Vietnam Airlines’ major fleet and service upgrade, the carrier announced the launch of its new Boeing 787-9 non-stop Dreamliner service to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Earlier this month, Breaking Travel News reporter Alice McKeown flew to Vietnam on the new aircraft. Here are her thoughts.
Breaking Travel News interview: Lorenzo Giannuzi, managing director, Forte Village Resort, Sardinia
Forte Village is located on the southern coast of Sardinia, Italy, and recently played host to the World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony 2015. At the time of the awards Phil Blizzard met up with Lorenzo for an interview and in that conversation asked him what it meant for him and his team to the host the event.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Paul Burke, president, Atlantis, Paradise Island
Industry veteran Paul Burke moved from his role as chief operating officer at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas earlier this year to take up position of president and managing director at the world beating property. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at the man in charge of one of the most important resorts in the Caribbean.
The Dismal ‘theme park’ by Banksy a big hit in Weston-super-Mare
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers that the temporary ‘art’ installation in the seafront’s disused open air swimming pool has been a big financial success for the resort.
Europcar Rugby World Cup 2015 Guide
Europcar, car rental in Ireland with 15 locations - Following on from our successful Rugby World Cup fixture 2011 guide and 2011 Heineken Cup guide, Europcar have introduced an interactive fixture guide for the Rugby World Cup 2015.
ESSEC Business School, SnapShot and Duetto Partner to Offer Hotel Management Courses Online
SnapShot GmbH, ESSEC Business School and Duetto now offer on Coursera a Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management Specialization bundle, aiming to help hotel managers to maximize business revenue. The courses are designed for undergraduate-level students interested in pursuing careers in hospitality management.
Breaking Travel News interview: Martha Schultz, Shultz Gruppe
The personal commitment of the Schultz family has made the Shultz Gruppe one the largest hospitality operators in Europe. Distinguished by their modern infrastructure, highest quality in snow, superlative skiing and exquisite catering, the resorts have recently come to the attention of the World Travel Awards, with Gradonna Mountain Resort Châlets & Hotel taking the title of Europe’s Leading Green Resort. Breaking Travel News here calls in to find out more.
Our favourite holiday memories
“We haven’t seen any turtles this year so far,” said the Malaysian boatman, casually slipping this knowledge to my wife and I half way from our Borneo resort to the conservation island known for its splendid shelled creatures. Of course we’d already paid for this trip so we could hardly turn back. But it wasn’t really the news we wanted bearing in mind that it was mid-April and therefore several months since any turtle activity had been noted.
Summer Surprise at The Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers the ideal city centre hotel to take in the offerings of the Dubai Summer Surprise 2015.
Britons abroad - What food and drink do we indulge on?
Research carried out by hotel Club MAC Alcudia observed the eating and drinking habits of British tourist during the current holiday season - Snacks such as fizzy drinks and ice cream found to be most popular amongst holidaymakers
Breaking Travel News investigates: SunGroup – Vietnam’s premier hotel and theme park developer
SunGroup has successfully built a reputation as Vietnam’s leading hotel and theme park developer, with a portfolio in major tourist destinations spanning the country. SunGroup began operating eight years ago, making a dramatic entrance onto Vietnam’s tourism scene with the opening of its record-breaking landmark project, Ba Na Hills Mountain Resort.