Celebrity Travel News
Grand Canyon West makes America’s Got Talent appearance
Grand Canyon West has seen its profile skyrocket after the location was used as the backdrop for the introduction of America’s Got Talent’s first Las Vegas boot camp episode. The episode saw 100 of the most talented performers are narrowed down to 48.
Gordon Ramsay catches Qatari travel buzz
Gordon Ramsay is set to open two new restaurants in Doha in May 2012. The two restaurants, named Gordon Ramsay Doha and Opal by Gordon Ramsay will open at The St Regis Doha.
Buzz Aldrin to dine with guests under the stars at Soneva Kiri
During 2012, Soneva Kiri has invited some of the most pioneering explorers from around the world, and beyond, to visit its resorts to share their stories with guests over dinner. The line up itself is almost legendary, being led by the man on the moon himself, Buzz Aldrin.
Scissor Sisters bring flamboyant live show to Abu Dhabi
The chart topping Scissor Sisters will be bringing their widely loved and infectious dance floor anthems to Yas Island Abu Dhabi at the FLASH Forum on January 12th. FLASH Entertainment has announced tickets for the Grammy-nominated band will go on sale today and are expecting fans right across the region to snap them up well ahead of their Middle East debut.
Dubai International Film Festival underway
The leading film festival in the Middle East, Africa and South and Central Asia – the Dubai International Film Festival is underway. Now in its eighth year, the event has established itself as a major festival showcasing the best of world cinema.
Alec Baldwin kicked off plane for mobile phone use
Alec Baldwin – star of American comedy 30 Rock – has been kicked off an American Airlines flight in the United States for playing popular online game Words with Friends. Baldwin was returning from hosting the People for the American Way 30th anniversary celebration at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Los Angeles when the incident occurred.
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray takes centre stage in Mission: Impossible
Jumeirah has revealed its newest Dubai hotel, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, will take centre stage in the fourth instalment of Mission: Impossible set to premiere at the Dubai International Film Festival on the December 7th 2011. Filmed in five locations – Dubai, Prague, Moscow, Mumbai and Vancouver – and featuring an all-star cast, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol has become one of the most anticipated movie releases of the year.
Las Vegas Exotic Rentals allows stars to shine at Latin Grammy
Las Vegas Exotic Rentals, a luxury rental service in the city, has provided a fleet of vehicles for the green carpet arrival of 2011 Latin Grammy celebrity guests. The first Indian American to be considered for a Latin Grammy, Anand Bhatt, arrived on the green carpet in a lime green Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe.
New Harry Potter theme park planned for Hollywood
If you thought the Harry Potter phenomenon was drawing to a close – following the release of the last film in the series earlier this year – think again! Reports from Hollywood suggest Universal Studios and Warner Bros. are planning to replicate the success of Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando with a new park in 2015.
Durban welcomes latest UN climate change summit
Durban will play host to the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change from today for the next two weeks. ICC Durban – which will host the event – has been nominated as the World’s Leading Meeting & Conference Centre by the World Travel Awards.
Iron Maiden frontman out of a job as Astraeus Airlines folds
It looks like it is back to being a rock superstar for Bruce Dickinson, frontman of music legends Iron Maiden, as Astraeus Airlines announced it has ceased operations. Dickinson was employed as a pilot at the aircraft leasing operation, which operates out of London Gatwick Airport.
Spacey seeks to revive fortunes at American Airlines
With profits slipping further into the red, American Airlines has turned to a touch of Hollywood star-power to revive its fortunes, with Kevin Spacey set to return in a new series of adverts. The Academy Award-winning actor and Old Vic Artistic Director will take on three new roles as part of a campaign to promote American Airlines’ brand philosophy of understanding the individual flyer.