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IBaround launches L’Oréal and Kraft iBeacons to target consumers throughout New Delhi airport
IBaround launches first ever iBeacon pilots to boost sales of L’Oréal Travel Retail and Mondelez (ex. Kraft) in the travel retail market. IBaround’s revolutionary targeting ability allows brands to engage and capture passengers at the “last three feet” before purchase and help design an individualized experience for the one billion travelers across the world.
Breaking Travel News interview: David Scowsill, president, World Travel & Tourism Council
With the World Travel & Tourism Council preparing to welcome tourism industry leaders to Madrid for its annual Global Summit in April, Breaking Travel News here sits down with organisation president David Scowsill to discuss the agenda for the upcoming event.
Deacon Blue @ The Irish Village, Dubai
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers that the Irish Village, Dubai will be hosting a concert by Scottish band Deacon Blue.
Breaking Travel News interview: Paul Gregorowitsch, chief executive, Oman Air
Recognised as the World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class by the World Travel Awards, Oman Air is presently in the midst of a sharp recalibration of its services. With new aircraft – including the Airbus A330 and Boeing B737 recently taking off – and flights to Goa and Singapore just launched, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here sits down with chief executive Paul Gregorowitsch to discuss what is next on the agenda for the airline.
EMV Chip Cards Finally Scheduled to Hit the United States
If you live in most industrialized nations in the world, you probably already have your new EMV Chip credit or debit card. Or you at least know what the are. If you live in America, you probably have not heard about EMV Chip cards. Like the metric system and an appropriate usage of the word “football”, the US has been sluggish to take up the EMV standard. But what is EMV anyway?
Weekend Escape with Sun, Sea & Sand in Ras al Khaimah
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers that travellers and UAE residents can take advantage of special weekend rates at the Hilton Hotels & Resorts in the northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah
TotalStay Group selects Triometric’s real-time XML intelligence technology to optimise critical web
Leading UK accommodation wholesaler deploys Triometric web services performance monitoring platform to gain greater visibility into operational performance and inventory availability.
Breaking Travel News interview: William Cotter, managing director, Net Affinity
With the company having been nominated for the title of Europe’s Leading Hotel Bookings Solutions Provider at the upcoming World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here sits down with Net Affinity managing director William Cotter to find out more about this quick developing technology company.
Breaking Travel News interview: Trần Trọng Kiên, chief executive officer, Buffalo Tours
As a leading travel company in Asia, Buffalo Tours offers the best in customised small group and private guided tours to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and a host of other south-east Asian destinations. Having just been nominated for the title of Asia’s Leading Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards, chief executive Trần Trọng Kiên here sits down with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole to discuss how the company grew from a single office in Vietnam to become the dominant player in this fast growing region.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Titanic Deluxe Berlin
Opening in March this year, the Titanic Deluxe Berlin is located on Französische Strasse, next to the Gendarmenmarkt in the heart of Germany’s famous metropolis. This historical background is reflected in the design of the rooms, the beautiful ballroom and the authentic gastronomy.Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour.
The Benefits Of Staying Connected To Home Whilst On Holiday
Let’s face it, in today’s day and age, it seems as if more and more of us have less and less time to rest and relax. The need for holidays and vacations has never been greater, but the problem is that many of us simply don’t have the time to leave home/work for several weeks at a time as our schedules just won’t allow it. In reality however, holidays and vacations can be extremely beneficial for our health and because of this, we really should make the effort to go away more.
Breaking Travel News interview: Mehdi Othmani, general manager, Hilton Hurghada Plaza
Overlooking the Red Sea, the Hilton Hurghada Plaza Hotel offers breath-taking views from all 218 guest rooms and suites. From casual beachfront dining to romantic candlelit meals the range of fine dining on offer will suit all tastes, while the chance to relax in the sauna and whirlpool is also a welcome escape. Having been recognised as Africa’s Leading Green Hotel by the World Travel Awards in 2015, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here sits down with general manager Mehdi Othmani to discuss what 2015 holds for this stunning beachfront property.