Focus: Interviews

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority was established in 2004 with the goal of positioning the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as an outstanding, globally recognized, sustainable tourism destination. Just five years on it was voted “World’s Leading Tourism Authority” at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2009 in London. We met the…

Fiona Jeffery is spearheading “Just Help Haiti”, the appeal run by safe water charity Just A Drop to help rebuild community infrastructures in Haiti at the ground level up. She shares her thoughts with BTN about how the campaign is evolving and what the travel industry can do to help.

Austria’s Grandhotel Lienz has opened a new wellness centre equipped with the very latest in leading edge facilities and techniques. The hotel is being spearheaded by Caribbean hospitality legend Professor Heinz Simonitsch. BTN asks his thoughts on wellness, and the secrets to launching successfully during a downturn.

Charles de Foucault is the General Manager of Bali’s incredible AYANA Resort and Spa, where sumptuous luxury blends with nature to create the ultimate escape from the stresses of modern living. So what goes into creating a resort where guests feel they are the only people on earth? BTN delves…

Hon. Glynis Roberts is the Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation for Grenada. BTN finds out her thoughts and strategies for her islands in 2010.

BTN speaks to Shomari Scott, Director of Tourism, Cayman Islands at Caribbean Marketplace 2010

In January 2011, a new travel exhibition is being launched to target Japan’s luxury market. BTN met up with Blossom Japan’s organiser Jay Martens to find out more.

BTN speaks to Shomari Scott, Director of Tourism, Cayman Islands at Caribbean Marketplace 2010

As part of a series of interviews ahead of Caribbean Marketplace 2010, BTN talks to Dr Hon. Ewart F. Brown, Premier and Minister of Bermuda Tourism on his plans for 2010 and beyond.

Frans Richardson is Sint Maarten’s Commissioner of Economic Affairs and Tourism, Sports, Government Information Services and Aviation Affairs. BTN finds out his thoughts at Caribbean Marketplace 2010.