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Breaking Travel News interview: Delleriece Hall, general manager, LIME Turks & Caicos
LIME was the first to connect the Caribbean people, governments and businesses with best in class telecoms networks across broadband, fixed and mobile services. Today the company remains a telecoms tour de force, unmatched in every market we serve in the Caribbean as the sole full service ‘go to’ provider. Having recently linked with the World Travel Awards ahead of the upcoming Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with LIME Turks & Caicos managing director Delleriece Hall to discuss her recent appointment and the future of telecommunications in the Caribbean.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, Portugal
The Altis Belém Hotel & Spa is a five-star design Hotel located just a few steps from the Tagus River, in Doca do Bom Sucesso, the cultural and historic quarter of Belém, Portugal. Following the property’s nomination at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News hers visits to see just what it is that has caught the eye of voters.
BTN investigates: flydubai adds new aircraft as Dubai World Central operations take-off
With low-cost Middle Eastern carrier flydubai preparing to welcome the latest additions to its fleet, Breaking Travel News’ Phil Blizzard here visits Seattle to discover how Boeing prepares its aircraft for their first flight.
Green Rangers Awards and Competition – A creative project promoting sustainable eco-tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has recently announced the awards results of ‘GREEN RANGERS: 7 SHADES OF GREEN Competition,’ a project aiming to promote 7 green local tourist attractions in Thailand. This competition project has selected 14 creative and young participants, who have explored and actively worked together with local communities to create a ‘2 days 1 night’ travel program and promote it via social media. This is the first project, created in collaboration between CreativeMOVE–a social innovation design agency–and TAT, with the support of Thai Airways, Hivesters and PORTFOLIOS*NET.
Canada’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret
When you think of innovative cuisine and fine dining in Canada, Manitoba’s city of Winnipeg probably doesn’t spring straight to mind as the place for some of the best restaurants in the country. However, the destination has been enjoying a food transformation over the past few years and has more to offer than ever to fussy eaters and culinary connoisseurs alike.
Top Travel Destinations in the World
Travelling is the perfect way to relax and learn about the world – it isn’t any wonder we love to travel! VoucherBin’s recent infographic shows that over 80% of British people take at least one holiday trip a year, with young people travelling the most of the different age groups.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah unveils an exquisite new Kaiseki menu.
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers that UMI, one of the trendiest Japanese restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, and chef Yukitaka Kitade have introduced a ‘celestial contemporary’ menu.
Breaking Travel News interview: Jef Ong, chief executive, Flexiroam
Flexiroam is a telecommunications company offering services internationally, providing a range of products allowing customers to remain connected abroad without attracting significant connection fees or tariffs. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with founder and chief executive to discuss the company, its ambitions, and a recent nomination at the World Travel Awards.
Dubai Airport opens area dedicated to families
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers a new area at Dubai International’s Terminal 3 loaded with facilities and created specially for families.
Acentic achieves Marriott GPNS certification
Acentic have just passed Marriott International’s rigorous Global Property Network Standards (GPNS) European certification following a comprehensive testing programme completed with the installation of Radiant 4 (Acentic’s leading edge HSIA platform) into Marriott’s London flagship property - the 245 bedroom St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel.
Marriott Executive Apartments Thailand to defend World Travel Awards crown
Marriott Executive Apartments Thailand has been nominated as Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015. With four unique locations in Bangkok, Mayfair, Sathorn Vista, Sukhumvit Park and Sukhumvit Thonglor, Marriott Executive Apartments the brand certainly has a lot to offer in the market.
Breaking Travel News interview: Rocky Feng, assist. director, marketing, Kempinski Haitang Bay Sanya
Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya offers spacious and elegant accommodations and suites, as well as luxurious residential villas, nestled in a lush tropical garden facing the South China Sea. The luxury beachfront resort, inspired by rich Chinese décor, has also just been nominated as China’s Leading Beach Resort at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Kempinski’s Rocky Feng to find out more.