World Travel Awards News
Voting opens ahead of World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014
After an exhaustive search, World Travel Awards has revealed the nominees for its Europe Gala Ceremony 2014. Hundreds of entrants have been whittled down to the few who will proceed to the voting stage of the annual event, with industry professionals and members of the travelling public now invited to vote for nominee companies of their choice.
Nasjet nominated for ‘Oscars of the travel industry’
NasJet, a member company of the NAS Group has been nominated for the Middle East’s Leading Private Jet Charter Award, one of the most coveted honours in the regional aviation and travel industry.
Final chance to vote at World Travel Awards Middle East 2014
World Travel Awards, ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’, is issuing a final call to voters ahead of the Middle East Gala Ceremony 2014. The event will take place at the stunning JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on May 4th 2014, with just a week to go before voting closes on March 31st.
ITB Berlin focus: Port Authority of Jamaica
The Port Authority of Jamaica has built the largest themed cruise port in the world, the first Caribbean cruise port to promote the history and culture of the destination as opposed to the traditional sun, sea and sand.
ITB Berlin 2014: Forte Village prepares for 2014 season
Despite being considered the World’s Leading Resort by the World Travel Awards, the leadership at Forte Village, Sardinia, never rests on its laurels. With the 2014 season set to be another record breaker, BTN takes a look at some of the new developments at the resorts designed to wow guests afresh.
Emirates Palace shines at ITB Berlin
Stretched across 1.3 km of white sandy beach, the Emirates Palace Beach offers several experiences in one visit, including the latest addition - customised spa treatments in your very own beach cabana.
BTN interview: Mohammed Al Muallem, managing director, DP World, UAE
Mina Rashid Cruise Terminal has grown to become one of the most exciting destinations not only in Dubai, but in the entire Middle East. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with Mohammed Al Muallem from DP World to discuss what comes next for the location.
Records tumble at DFDS Seaways
DFDS Seaways, the award-winning ferry operator, saw a record number of passenger crossings over the summer of 2013 on its Newcastle to Amsterdam route.
Gleneagles gears up for Ryder Cup 2014
Gleneagles Hotel is set to play host to the 40th Ryder Cup when the competition returns to the home of golf, Scotland, for only the second time later this year.
World’s finest hotels showcase at ITB Berlin
The world’s finest hotels are exhibiting at ITB Berlin 2014. BTN take a look at Radisson Royal Hotel, Moscow which took the title of “World’s Leading Luxury Business Hotel” at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2013.
BTN ITB 2014 focus: H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Khalid Al Qasimi, president, Orient Travel
A seasoned and experienced management stalwart, H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Khalid Al Qasimi is a member of ruling family of Sharjah and has served in various prestigious positions in the UAE government. As president of Orient Travel he has been a pioneer in the overall development of the travel industry in the region. A pillar of strength for Orient Travel, he here sits down with Phil Blizzard of Breaking Travel News to discuss the past, present and future of tourism in the UAE.
World Travel Awards heads for Dubai as Grand Tour begins
World Travel Awards has confirmed it will kick start its 2014 Grand Tour in sumptuous style at the world’s tallest hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, on May 4th 2014. The who’s who of Arabian travel will attend WTA’s Middle East Gala Ceremony 2014 to celebrate and acknowledge their achievements of the past twelve months.