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Breaking Travel News interview: George Westwell, director, Cheval Residences
Luxury serviced apartment specialist Cheval Residences will be opening its first apart-hotel in Doha, Qatar, in 2020, following an agreement with Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company. Here Breaking Travel News talks with George Westwell, director of Cheval Residences, to find out more about the property and what it will bring to the competitive hospitality market in the city when it opens in 2020.
AIC Travel Group chooses Triometric analytics to improve quality and results for its XML clients
Triometric, the leading provider of real-time XML performance monitoring and business intelligence to the online travel industry, is pleased to announce today that AIC Travel Group has selected to use the monitoring and analytics services provided by NetStorming, and powered by Triometric. NetStorming is the Italian travel technology specialist that is the in-house IT provider of AIC Travel Group, a leading full service global wholesaler, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Breaking Travel News: Indaba 2017, South Africa
Indaba is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three must visit events of its kind on the global calendar. It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa’s best tourism products and attracts international buyers and media from across the world. Here Eleanor Hawkins visits for Breaking Travel News.
Breaking Travel News interview: Sisa Ntshona, chief executive, South African Tourism
Taking up the role of chief executive with South Africa Tourism in late 2016, Sisa Ntshona is seeking to utilise his experience in the banking sector to inject a new professionalism into the body. Here he talks with Breaking Travel News reporter Eleanor Hawkins at Indaba 2017 to discuss his plans for the future.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng
The Cradle of Humankind is an unassuming rolling vista, just an hour’s drive from both Johannesburg and Petoria. But it’s what has been hidden underneath the 180 square kilometres of scrubland for more than three million years that has recently been grabbing headlines. We find out more as Eleanor Hawkins visits for Breaking Travel News.
Luxury Travel on the Increase According to Study
Travelling around the world might not be something that everyone can do as the typical response might include something about the cost to do so. Of course, if you are thinking about flying around the world or going on a 14-day cruise to a foreign location you are going to have to pay a little out of your pocket to enjoy that. With the economy in the rut that it seems to be, it would not be surprising to hear that more people are putting together luxury travel packages than ever before. In a recent study, almost 60% of travel agents reported a rise in luxury travel plans.
Breaking Travel News interview: Tokozile Xasa, minister of tourism, South Africa
Tokozile Xasa, the first female minister of tourism in South Africa was appointed to her post in October last year, having served as deputy minster since 2009. Here she speaks to Eleanor Hawkins about her plans for the developing sector during Indaba 2017, the preeminent trade show for the hospitality community in Africa.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Mandarin Oriental, New York
The five-star Mandarin Oriental, New York redefines the hotel experience in Manhattan. Its design and unique location in the Time Warner Centre coupled with the brand’s legendary hospitality makes it one of the city’s most distinct and sophisticated hotels. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in for the night.
Breaking Travel News investigates: EVEN Hotel, Brooklyn
InterContinental Hotels Group has opened EVEN Hotels’ fourth property and second New York location, the 202-room flagship EVEN Hotel Brooklyn. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole tours this wellness-led property in the hippest borough of the city.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Family road trip in the City of Angels, Los Angeles
Living the American Dream, Billie Hakansson here visits Los Angeles for Breaking Travel News. During her two day visit she takes in some of the famous film industry sights before visiting the iconic Hollywood sign. Find out more.
Licensed Ham Radio Operators Will Be Travelling To Remote Areas Of Africa
Africa is one of the biggest continents in the world and there are various countries in this beautiful continent. Expedition experts those who carry ham radios along with them always showcase interest to travel through dangerous terrains of various countries and this month they have chosen the country of Ghana which is one of the remote places in Africa.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Novotel Canary Wharf, London
Novotel London Canary Wharf is a close walk from Canary Wharf underground station, providing easy access to the City, the O2 Arena and Greenwich. With nine meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi and a pool, it’s the perfect setting for both business and leisure stays. Here editor Chris O’Toole vists for Breaking Travel News.