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An oasis of Ramadan tranquillity at Conrad, Dubai
The Conrad Dubai is located in the heart of the buzzing financial district of the city, along side the Sheikh Zayed Road. Despite the frenetic pace of life and the high speed activity on the highway and byways close by, the Conrad does offer a haven of tranquillity - as Phil Blizzard discovered on his ‘Ramadan Tour’ of the region.
JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai, celebrates Ramadan in style
The JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai has transformed its iconic ballroom into a majestic and tranquil oasis in this busy business area of the city. Phil Blizzard concludes his ‘Ramadan Tour’ of the region by stopping off at the world’s tallest hotel.
FORMIA supplies SriLankan Airlines with Crabtree & Evelyn products
FORMIA, the international guest amenity and hospitality specialist, today announces the introduction of a luxury Crabtree & Evelyn amenity bag for SriLankan Airlines’ Business Class routes.
Discover the Flow Kitchen during Ramadan at Fairmont The Palm
Fairmont The Palm, Dubai, located on the trunk of Palm Jumeirah, and opened in late 2012 making this the second Ramadan for the resort. Following on from their debut offerings in 2013 cutting edge designs have been introduced, as Phil Blizzard discovered as his ‘Ramadan Tour’ of the region continues.
‘Discover 1,001 nights’ during Ramadan at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa is set within lushly landscaped gardens, with the iconic building opening its wings to cerulean seas on one side and the vibrant Manama Bay on the other. The property presents an oasis that appeals to the most discerning travellers as Phil Blizzard discovered on his ‘Ramadan Tour’ of the region.
Breaking Travel News interview: Habiba Laklalech, deputy chief executive, Royal Air Maroc
Breaking Travel News reporter Phil Blizzard here speaks here with Habiba Laklalech, deputy chief executive of Royal Air Maroc, about the airline’s process of expanding their operations with the addition of Boeing 787 Dreamliners into their fleet.
Ramadan Nights at Rixos The Palm Dubai
Video: Ramadan Nights with Breaking Travel News is today visiting Qasr Al Sultan at Rixos The Palm Dubai where Phil Blizzard stepped back in time on entering the Ottoman era inspired Ramadan Tent. This luxury resort, by the Turkish hotel group Rixos, has drawn on their countries heritage to create a unique venue for guests to break their fast.
Mandarin Oriental Bodrum opens to guests
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the opening of a new luxury resort, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum. Ideally located on a 60 hectare waterfront site on the northern side of the peninsula, at Cennet Koyu (Paradise Bay), with panoramic views over the Aegean Sea, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum offers the perfect retreat.
‘Ramadan at The Towers’ from Jumeirah in Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers has launched ‘Ramadan at the Towers’ for friends and families to celebrate the Holy Month in what is the business, social and gourmet hub of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the five-star luxury city hotel offers a relaxed and bespoke urban lifestyle experience based on personalised care, craftsmanship and a passion for unique culinary experiences, especially at times like ‘The Holy Month’ as Phil Blizzard discovered on his tour of the Ramadan offerings across the region.
Breaking Travel News investigates: World Travel Awards prepares for Quito
World Travel Awards will visit Quito, capital of tourism hotspot Ecuador, for its annual South & Central America Gala Ceremony in August. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at latest developments in the region as the industry prepares to gather for one of the biggest nights of the year.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Coeur d’Alene Resort
Ahead of the World Golf Awards later this year, Breaking Travel News takes a look around one of the most exciting courses anywhere on earth – Coeur d’Alene Resort. It began with a sudden flash of inspiration - a man walking his dog, gazing out at a tugboat towing a raft of logs on Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Three-quarters of us Brits have removed things from hotel rooms
Research released today has revealed that over three-quarters of freebie-loving Brits admits to removing items from hotel rooms while they’re on holiday. A survey of 1,215 UK consumers by holiday deals website Holiday Hypermarket shows that 75% of us have taken more than good memories of hotels home with us.