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Abu Dhabi takes spotlight at WTM ahead of Formula 1 Etihad Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi has been presenting its world-class line-up of new hotels at World Travel Market 2011 as the emirate prepares for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix this weekend. Here Breaking Travel News calls in at this most exciting of destinations to see just what all the fuss is about.

London gears up for World Travel Market

London gears up for World Travel Market

Travel industry professionals from all corners of the globe will descend upon London this weekend in anticipation of the 33rd World Travel Market (WTM), one of the largest and most colourful travel & tourism exhibitions in the world.

Abu Dhabi prepares for Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix 2011

With the inaugural Indian Grand Prix fading from the rear view mirrors all eyes are now on Abu Dhabi in the Middle East as the Formula 1 circus rolls into town. Taking place from November 11th-13th, the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will see thousands of sports fans from around the world descend on the emirate for a sporting spectacle unrivalled in the region.

Overcoming payments problems with prepaid virtual cards

Overcoming payments problems with prepaid virtual cards

The high surcharges levied on credit and debit card transactions when booking flights have been well documented in recent months, but Alex Mifsud, chief executive of Ixaris highlights some of the less well known problems many companies face when making large orders.

St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort set for January opening

St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort set for January opening

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the highly anticipated St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort will open on January 19th, 2012 offering 214 elegant ocean view rooms and 307 residences to discerning guests from around the world. Here Breaking Travel News calls in ahead of the gala event to see just what it is that makes the property so special.

Brits abroad worth a whopping £10k price tag

Brits abroad worth a whopping £10k price tag

For many, getting ready for a holiday abroad involves packing up your best outfits, grabbing your entertainment systems and satellite navigation, and then waving goodbye to the UK for a well-earned break.

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi brings a touch of splendour to UAE

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi brings a touch of splendour to UAE

The glamorous Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas has opened its doors in the UAE today, marking Hyatt’s first foray into the progressive and popular emirate of Abu Dhabi and creating the first five star hotel experience on the cultural hub that is Saadiyat Island.

VIP Attractions offers world-class departure from to Jamaica

Thanks to a US$170 million investment at Jamaica’s main airports, tourists and local travelers departing the island are all set to benefit from two new world class luxury departure lounges. Club Montego Bay and Club Kingston – located at Sangster International and Norman Manley International airports respectively - were officially launched earlier this year and will herald the addition of unprecedented luxury.

Skyscanner flies into the cloud with iomart Hosting

Skyscanner flies into the cloud with iomart Hosting

iomart Hosting, one of the UK’s leading cloud computing and managed hosting providers, has taken Skyscanner, Europe’s leading travel search website, into the cloud to support its objective of becoming the number one flight search engine in the world.

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers set to redefine luxury in the Middle East

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers set to redefine luxury in the Middle East

Jumeirah Hotels, Resorts & Residences - previously recognised as the World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand by the World Travel Awards – is set to unveil its most audacious property to date earlier this month – Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. Ahead of the November 1st opening, Breaking Travel News calls in to see what is on offer at this inspiring new property.

Grosvenor House, Dubai, celebrates opening of Tower Two

Grosvenor House, Dubai, celebrates opening of Tower Two

Grosvenor House, Dubai is set to once again be the talk of the town as it opens its highly anticipated Tower Two, featuring the freshest trends in food and beverage, a unique spa and a host of premier rooms, suites, residence apartments and villas. Replicating the luxury and signature touches of the prestigious Grosvenor House Tower One, Grosvenor House’s second symmetrical property, offers forty five additional storeys of limitless comfort and modern elegance complementing the hotels existing five star offering.