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Breakout Growth in October Half Term Holidays
Summer 2010 holiday sales had a lot to contend with this year with considerable uncertainty in the stability of the travel industry. Travel companies have noticed significant drops in consumer confidence this summer with a series of highly publicised events causing concern in the industry.
For Destination Marketers, Not All Leisure Travel is Created Equal
As U.S. and European travelers tighten their travel budgets, destination marketers have to work harder to attract visitors.
World Travel Awards backs India
Major tourism institutions from around the world have begun to offer their support to India ahead of the Commonwealth Games. With just days to go before the opening ceremony WTA has confirmed it will go ahead with its planned Asian & Australasia Gala Ceremony in Delhi on October 14th – offering a significant boost to regional industry.
Jamaica to host the World Travel Awards
Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa, located on Jamaica’s beautiful south coast, is set to host travel and tourism’s biggest night of the year, the World Travel Awards Americas Ceremony, on 22 October.
Abu Dhabi GP to overtake last year’s success
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November is expected to provide an even greater tourism boost to the fast-growing emirate than the inaugural event last year, according to the latest predictions from the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.
BTN spotlight: Mandlakazi Skefile, Chief Executive, Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth was one of the tourism stars of the FIFA 2010 World Cup. BTN met up with Mandlakazi Skefile to find out about her new role as the tourism chief of this incredible part of South Africa.
Interview: Sandals’ ‘Butch’ Stewart
As the pioneering founder of Sandals Resorts, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart has redefined all-inclusive luxury in the Caribbean. Here Breaking Travel News sits down with the enigmatic entrepreneur to discuss recent developments in the Caribbean and what the future holds for this most engaging of businessmen.
CHTA President Josef Forstmayr calls for tourism backing
Tourism is the economic lifeblood of the Caribbean. BTN talks to the CHTA’s new President Josef Forstmayr about what governments across the region can do to mobilise the sector.
Social and Mobile: How the Hottest New Platforms Measure Up with Travelers
Over the past several years, the use of social networks and mobile devices has become ubiquitous.
Joburg forges ground-breaking partnership African Bureau of Conventions
A ground-breaking new partnership has been formed between the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the African Bureau of Conventions, aimed at ensuring maximum economic growth of Johannesburg, as well as enhanced membership opportunities to local and regional businesses.
Editor’s Blog: France decides to ban the veil
France has become the first European nation to ban the wearing of face covering veils following a decision by the Senate. But with the travel sector still recovering from the recession, operators are already questioning the impact trade. Here Breaking Travel News junior editor Chris O’Toole takes a look.
Swiss hospitality at its finest
Switzerland is synonymous with quality, reliability and hospitality. These qualities form the cornerstone of the incredible, Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, which has been nominated for “Asia’s Leading Business Hotel” in the 2010 World Travel Awards.