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Dubai Airport opens area dedicated to families
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers a new area at Dubai International’s Terminal 3 loaded with facilities and created specially for families.
Acentic achieves Marriott GPNS certification
Acentic have just passed Marriott International’s rigorous Global Property Network Standards (GPNS) European certification following a comprehensive testing programme completed with the installation of Radiant 4 (Acentic’s leading edge HSIA platform) into Marriott’s London flagship property - the 245 bedroom St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel.
Marriott Executive Apartments Thailand to defend World Travel Awards crown
Marriott Executive Apartments Thailand has been nominated as Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015. With four unique locations in Bangkok, Mayfair, Sathorn Vista, Sukhumvit Park and Sukhumvit Thonglor, Marriott Executive Apartments the brand certainly has a lot to offer in the market.
Breaking Travel News interview: Rocky Feng, assist. director, marketing, Kempinski Haitang Bay Sanya
Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya offers spacious and elegant accommodations and suites, as well as luxurious residential villas, nestled in a lush tropical garden facing the South China Sea. The luxury beachfront resort, inspired by rich Chinese décor, has also just been nominated as China’s Leading Beach Resort at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Kempinski’s Rocky Feng to find out more.
Discover the AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers the ‘Grand Dam’ of the Seychelles hospitality has undergone an extensive renovation and rebranding.
Olympia Viaggi deploys Triometric’s Web Services Analyzer to optimise operational efficiency
Triometric, the leading provider of real-time XML business intelligence (BI) to the online travel industry announces today that Olympia Viaggi, a specialist Italian online travel company and wholesaler, has implemented Triometric Web Services Analyzer to monitor and manage the performance of its web services infrastructure and apply search and booking insights into its operations
Breaking Travel News interview: Information Systems Associates FZE chief executive, Nader Shukralla
Information System Associates FZE have been providing high performance technology to the global travel and airline sectors since 2005, offering a deep portfolio of solutions that is also broad enough to touch virtually every corner of the industry. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with chief executive Nader Shukralla to discuss the brand, its overseas growth and the launch of the latest suite of products.
Eid Delights Turkish style at Rixos The Palm Dubai
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers the Eid delights to be served up for guests visiting this luxurious beachside resort.
Breaking Travel News interview: Marriott Executive Apartments
Marriott Executive Apartments has been nominated as Thailand’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with general managers Sabreena Jacob and Daryn Hudson to discover how the brand stays ahead of its competitors in this ever evolving market.
Breaking Travel News interview: Sura Hotels & Tourism Group chairman, Hüseyin Kaygısız
With two of the leading hotels in Istanbul under management. Sura Hotels & Tourism Group is working to redefine the luxury hospitality in Turkey. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with group chairman Hüseyin Kaygısız to discuss his plans for expansion, the ever changing luxury market in Istanbul and what it takes to ensure his hotels exceed guests’ expectations every time.
Breaking Travel News interview: Dieter Dirnberger, president, Serenata IntraWare
Serenata IntraWare is one of the leading providers of electronic marketing and CRM solutions for the hospitality industry. Its products Serenata @mail and Serenata NetHotel are designed to maximise sales and profits. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with president Dieter Dirnberger to discuss just how important rapidly changing technology can be for the hotel sector.
Breaking Travel News interview: Olga Rodellar, company director, Habitat Apartments
Home to tourist apartments across some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, Habitat Apartments is ideally placed to capture an increasing share of the growing long-stay hospitality market. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with company director Olga Rodellar to discuss the company’s offering, its plans for the MICE market and her confidence for the future of the brand.