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Focus: Dr. Dee K. Waddell, Managing Partner, Global Industry Leader, Travel & Transportation, IBM
IBM was voted ‘World’s Best AI Travel Technology Provider 2021’ by voters of World Travel Tech Awards. BTN speaks to IBM’s Dr. Dee K. Waddell, Managing Partner, Global Industry Leader, Travel & Transportation Industries, on his company’s role in the travel tech sector.
Amman gets a taste of La Dolce Vita with Roberto’s
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amman’s signature dining destination, Roberto’s has brought a new, innovative standard of culinary excellence to Jordan’s capital.
Going to Galveston: the birthplace of Juneteenth
January 1, 1863, is a date etched in U.S. history. It’s the day President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring, “all persons held as slaves” shall be free.
Faith in Las Vegas restored after years of covid troubles
The Las Vegas Strip is seeing millions and billions of US dollars invested by casino and hotel corporations Wynn and MGM as the pandemic restrictions which shifted gambling activity to the online realm have finally been eased and land-based businesses are on the go active again.
The most luxury casinos you must visit
The best casinos have a few expected elements in common. An exciting buzz which fills the atmosphere and a plethora of games for guests to try.
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis raises the luxury stakes in the Twin Cities
Rising 36 storeys above the city and firmly rooted in its dynamic downtown, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is now open, beckoning travellers to stay and play next to the mighty Mississippi River and vibrant North Loop neighbourhood.
Glorious Green Season: memorable holidays with Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
The magic of the monsoon, as it paints the landscape in impossible shades of green, is a well-kept secret among the locals in Chiang Mai. A profusion of tropical scenery and the transformation after the hot summer months makes this time of year a veritable treat for travellers to Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai.
Africa tours to consider for this 2022 summer and every season beyond gorilla trekking
You must have read about the “wildlife giants”- the mountain gorillas in the great lakes’ region of Africa, and long for a face-to-face meeting with the great apes in the jungle, there is much more beyond the gorilla trekking Rwanda vs Uganda experience.
Destination disconnect: 8 ways travellers can recharge with Hilton
A new summer trends survey released by Hilton found more than half of Americans (51%) feel guilty about taking time off and that only 40% of travelers feel a vacation begins the moment they leave work. Hilton recognizes unplugging is a key element to any truly relaxing vacation and wants to help travellers make the transition from work-mode to fun-mode a little bit easier.
BTN spotlight: Rehan Ali, CEO, Tawfeeq Travel Group
Tawfeeq Travel Group has grown from humble beginnings into one of Qatar’s leading travel management companies. BTN speaks to CEO, Rehan Ali in the build up to Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022…
Nature, culture and adventure on Vietnam’s top five islands
Vietnam is home to countless incredible beaches. For a real adventure, head out into the open ocean towards an island. Here are some of the top five beach islands in Vietnam, each a world of its own.
8 tricks to land a cheap hotel room
I have a habit of taking my time when it comes to picking hotel rooms. Whether in my home country or somewhere far away, I don’t just walk into the first hotel I find. Never. You are probably wondering, what exactly is this guy looking for?