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Breaking Travel News interview: Marcus Niszow, deputy chief executive, Pacific Resort Hotel Group
With a collection of world-class resorts in the Cook Islands, Pacific Resort Hotel Group is an industry leader in running upscale boutique resorts in remote locations. Having been recognised on a number of occasions by the World Travel Awards, the brand is considering potential expansion plans while also looking to China for potential growth. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more.
Breaking Travel News interview: Alessandro Redaelli, general manager, Kempinski Palm Jumeirah
Having already been recognised as the United Arab Emirates’ Leading Hotel Residence by the World Travel Awards, Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah is expanding with the addition of Kempinski Emerald Palace in a move ensured to keep the property ahead of the chasing pack. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with general manager Alessandro Redaelli to discuss the future of this eye opening hotel.
Picking the Best Sunglasses for Your Trip
Are you thinking about packing your bags and carting them off to your tropical, snowy or maybe your bright lights, big city getaway? If so, you’re going to want to know the best sunglasses to protect those peepers of yours on holiday; keeping you stylish and ready to weather anything in the process. Mother Nature can be finicky when she wants to be and the only thing that you have to do is make sure that you’re prepared.
Stress-Free Packing for a Relaxed Holiday
When you are heading off with your partner for a romantic relaxing holiday, the last thing you want is an argument about who forgot to pack the toothpaste. Follow these six tips to make sure your packing goes without a hitch and that you reach your destination with everything you need for a perfect holiday
Breaking Travel News investigates: Why Virtual Tours?
The vast majority of hoteliers agree that despite the many diverse daily duties that continue to engulf them, their ultimate goal is to close sales. One of the key drivers for doing so is the growth area of virtual tours, which allow guests to take a trip around a property before committing to a booking. Breaking Travel News here explores this developing phenomenon.
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Breaking Travel News investigates: MusicHall Waterfront, Beirut
Launching a new temple dedicated to cultural entertainment in the heart of Beirut might seem counterintuitive at the present time, an endeavor for an adventurous, postmodern-mind. In this part of the world, where civilizations became subject to merciless destruction by – medieval times if not more ancient – raging barbarian hordes, Michel Elefteriades took on the role of Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo who had decided to build an opera in the middle of a jungle. Here Breaking Travel News visits for a night at one of the hottest tickets in town.
Travelfund provides rock solid insurance
Travelfund signs ROCK to provide its supplier failure insurance, ultimately providing travellers with complete protection
La Cigale Tabarka Hotel, Thalasso, Spa, & Golf Resort comes to Tunisia
La Cigale Tabarka Hotel, Thalasso, Spa, & Golf Resort has welcomed the most prestigious guests to its grand Opening Ceremony. The property, which opened in late August, is new refurbished, having previously operated under the title of Tabarka Beach Hotel.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Some Like It Hot at Banya No.1
Centred on the venik massage, a traditional treatment with steam kneaded into the skin using oak leaves, Russian style banya is still a relatively novel experience in the UK. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole visits Banya No.1 in London to enjoy this mixture of social club, wellness spa and fine dining.
How to find the right Travel Insurance
Despite the fact that comparison sites exist to make it easier for you to choose travel insurance, it can often be a very confusing business. With this in mind, the aim of this article is to simplify the process of finding the ideal travel insurance for your needs:
Fuchs steps up at with Jumeirah at Etihad Towers as Greif departs
Doris Greif, currently general manager of Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, has been appointed to the role of regional vice president Europe as well as general manager of Jumeirah Frankfurt. Her role in Abu Dhabi will be assumed by the current hotel manager, Stefan Fuchs.
Breaking Travel News interview: Yonel Altun, general manager, Rixos Premium Bodrum
Yonel Altun, GM, Rixos Premium Bodrum talks to Breaking Travel News. Rixos Premium Bodrum has won “Europe’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel” for two years in a row at World Travel Awards 2014 Europe Ceremony