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Dubai hospitality enters golden era
Hot on the heels of hosting the incredibly successful World Travel Awards in May when it was voted “Middle East’s Leading Destination”, Dubai has reported that its hotel industry has enjoyed strong growth for the first quarter of 2011.
Saxon South Africa offers unbeatable experience
Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa in Joburg’s exclusive Sandhurst district remains at the forefront of hospitality, with numerous awards to prove it.
Cape Town: star of new James Bond novel
The latest James Bond novel is set in Cape Town, voted Africa’s Leading Destination by World Travel Awards. The Mother City’s unique mix of cosmopolitan urban landscape against the backdrop of its remarkable natural beauty makes it the perfect setting for a Bond film.
World Cup and Winter Olympic will lift Russia to new heights
Russia is spending billions in the build up to the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 World Cup to bring its infrastructure up to FIFA and ICO standards. However the legacy and possible gains are unlimited, as BTN finds out.
Qatar – the rising star of tourism
The FIFA 2022 World Cup may be a decade away but its host Qatar is already embarking on a hospitality programme that will transform it into one of the world’s most exciting destinations. BTN takes a look at the tiny nation with grand plans.
Monaco gears up to host most glamorous event on F1 calendar
A weekend of mega-yachts, celebs and fast cars is lined up as Monaco gears up to host the most glamorous leg of the Formula One season. BTN looks at the enduring appeal of this glitterati favourite.
The Milestone – London’s exclusive boutique retreat
The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most anticipated shows in the London calendar and a favourite of Prince Charles. But the celebrated flower show is just one of a host of top events taking place in the capital over the spring and summer. BTN takes at The Milestone, a delightful five-star retreat located close to the action.
Business tourism flocks to Joburg
Having recently returned from a delegate boosting trip to St Petersburg, Russia for the CIC Conservation and Hunting Congress - scheduled to take place in Johannesburg in 2012 - the Johannesburg Tourism Company’s Convention & Events Bureau (CEB) has announced a string of successful bids awarded, with estimated economic benefit to the city of more than R200 million.
WTTC Summit 2011: Thailand – Asia’s new sport tourism hub
Thailand’s growing power as a Sport Tourism destination will be on show at this week’s WTTC Global Travel and Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. BTN looks at how the Land of Smiles is tapping into the fastest growing sector of travel.
The benefits of holiday home ownership around the UK coastline
Package holidays abroad are fine, but being cooped up in a toothpaste tube for several hours as you fly abroad, then enduring crowds, fights for sunbeds during the day and listening to the tourists fighting at night is simply not for everyone.
WTTC Summit 2011: David Scowshill, President & CEO
The WTTC Global Travel & Tourism is the most important event on the calendar for the industry’s big players. This year’s event takes on extra significance for one leader in particular – David Scowsill, who attends his first Summit as President & CEO of the WTTC.
WTTC Summit 2011 – a mouth-watering line-up of top travel speakers
Speakers and moderators of the highest calibre are set to take part in WTTC’s 11th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Las Vegas. Highlights include Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO, Expedia; media mogul Ted Turner; Christopher Rodrigues of Visit Britain; Jeff Clarke, President & CEO, Travelport; Mark Frissora, Chairman & CEO, Hertz; Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group The theme of this year’s event will be “Programme for Powering Global Growth” and includes a top line-up of speakers drawn from around the world and from many different industries and sectors.