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BTN interview: Aurelio Giraudo, cluster general manager, Banyan Tree Doha & La Cigale
When it opens later this year, Banyan Tree Doha will become the first urban, luxury resort in Qatar and a leader in the wider Middle East market. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Aurelio Giraudo, cluster general manager for Banyan Tree Doha & La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor, about the upcoming property
Breaking Travel News interview: Michal Smejc, general manager, Velaa Private Island
Breaking Travel News talks to Michal Smejc, general manager at Velaa Private Island in the Maldives, about the destination’s extensive health and safety programme, which has enabled it to continue operating since emerging from lockdown last July
Breaking Travel News interview: Bartlomiej Mart, general manager at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh
Bartlomiej Mart, general manager at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh tells Breaking Travel News how he has reshaped operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Breaking Travel News interview: Paresh Parihar, chief executive, Qtech Software
Paresh Parihar, chief executive at Qtech Software, tells Breaking Travel News how he is leveraging technology to tackle the challenges set by Covid-19, while also sharing his thoughts on new travel trends
Breaking Travel News interview: Silvana Pombo, general manager, Cascade Wellness Resort
Located in the historic city of Lagos, Cascade Wellness Resort enjoys a breath-taking cliff-top setting with unrivalled ocean views. Here Silvana Pombo, general manager of the property, outlines her approach to tackling the challenges of the past year
Breaking Travel News interview: Elie Farhat, general manager, Telal Resort Al Ain
Breaking Travel News here talks to Elie Farhat, general manager, Telal Resort Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, about his resort’s inspirational approach to the challenges set by Covid-19, and his upbeat prognosis for the future
Breaking Travel News interview: Mushtak Gafoor, chief executive, Farhat Tours
Breaking Travel News here chats to Mushtak Gafoor, chief executive and manging director, Farhat Tours about his approach to the challenges set by Covid-19, and his thoughts on new travel trends
Breaking Travel News interview: Pankaj Pradhan, chief executive, Beauty of Japan Tours
As the chief executive of Beauty of Japan Tours, Pankaj Pradhan has a mission to connect travellers with a local experience of Japanese culture in a responsible and sustainable manner. Here he shares his thoughts and insights of ways forward for the industry
Breaking Travel News interview: Nuno Vale, executive director, Madeira Promotion Authority
As executive director of Madeira Promotion Authority, Nuno Vale has been at the forefront of efforts to prepare the destination for the post-Covid-19 world. Here he tells Breaking Travel News what guests can expect to find when they return
Breaking Travel News interview: Remco Althuis, chief executive, Air Seychelles
As the Indian Ocean gradually repens to tourism, Remco Althuis, chief executive of Air Seychelles, here tells Breaking Travel News how his airline has reshaped operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Interview: Victor Chalfoun, general manager, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Breaking Travel News chats with Victor Chalfoun, general manager at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre, as he outlines his hotel’s approach to tackling the challenges of the past year
Breaking Travel News interview: Antonino Cardillo, general manager, the Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah
Breaking Travel News recently caught up with Antonino Cardillo, general manager of the Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah, Ajman, United Arab Emirates, to find out about how strong teamwork has played a crucial role in adapting to the challenges set by Covid-19