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How is the downturn affecting Brazil?
The Nordest has been one of key drivers in Brazil’s economic revolution. But with the winds of the global downturn now sweeping across South America, Adam Coulter visited the region to find out how developments are progressing.
Ed Fuller Marriott
BTN talks to Marriott President Ed Fuller to hear his thoughts on the industry and find out what he has next for Marriott.
BTN talks to WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten
BTN talks to WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten to find out his thoughts on how the travel industry is faring in the downturn and what the WTTC’s predictions of what the future might hold.
In the BTN spotlight: Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan
HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan is the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). His emirate is currently on a roll, picking up a record 10 trophies at the World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony. So what is the secret to his emirate’s success. BTN finds out…
BTN talks to Tehmina Adaya owner of the Shangri-La, Santa Monica
The Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica, California was the place to be in the 80s. Made famous as the favoured place of Sean Penn and Madonna’s affair and as the setting to those classic Calvin Klein photographs that epitomised the decade.
Lešic-Dimitri Palace
Lešic-Dimitri Palace is Croatia’s beyond-luxurious new boutique hotel on the island of Korcula. BTN meets General Manager Toni Lozica
Downturn Special Report – Back to Basics
Big is not necessarily beautiful in the current downturn. So which companies are doing best in these times of economic austerity?
The New Age of Austerity
Business travel has been one of the sectors hardest hit by the downturn. Adam Coulter explores what the top-end hotels can do to lure back the business dollar in this new age of economic austerity.
Furore in full glory
Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and overlooking the Mediterranean, Furore Inn Resort is a paradise hideaway steeped in the romance of ancient Italy
Rafael Nazario, Puerto Vallarta’s most wanted chef
Meet Rafael Nazario - Puerto Vallarta’s most wanted chef
Sustainability dominates WTTC Summit discussions
Sustainability is the most important challenge facing the travel and tourism industry, and its leaders must strive harder to incorporate environmental protection policies in their future plans. That was the overriding message at the 8th WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Dubai.
Interview: Imad Elias
Rotana Hotels opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and has quickly become one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East. Breaking Travel News caught up with Imad Elias, Executive Vice President & COO of Rotana to find out more.