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Canada’s Best-Kept Culinary Secret
When you think of innovative cuisine and fine dining in Canada, Manitoba’s city of Winnipeg probably doesn’t spring straight to mind as the place for some of the best restaurants in the country. However, the destination has been enjoying a food transformation over the past few years and has more to offer than ever to fussy eaters and culinary connoisseurs alike.
Top Travel Destinations in the World
Travelling is the perfect way to relax and learn about the world – it isn’t any wonder we love to travel! VoucherBin’s recent infographic shows that over 80% of British people take at least one holiday trip a year, with young people travelling the most of the different age groups.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah unveils an exquisite new Kaiseki menu.
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers that UMI, one of the trendiest Japanese restaurants in the United Arab Emirates, and chef Yukitaka Kitade have introduced a ‘celestial contemporary’ menu.
Breaking Travel News interview: Jef Ong, chief executive, Flexiroam
Flexiroam is a telecommunications company offering services internationally, providing a range of products allowing customers to remain connected abroad without attracting significant connection fees or tariffs. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with founder and chief executive to discuss the company, its ambitions, and a recent nomination at the World Travel Awards.
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.