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Eco-retreats at Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives is positioned as an upmarket boutique resort that stands at the forefront of the eco-luxury sector and acts as a benchmark for luxury resorts. Breaking Travel News takes a look.
Breaking Travel News interview: Peter Henley, chief executive, ONYX Hospitality Group
As the group continues its aggressive expansion across Asia and the wider world, Breaking Travel News here sits down with ONYX Hospitality chief executive Peter Henley to see just what it is that separates the group’s brands from their competitors.
Gamification boosts OTT’s eLearning engagement by 65%
OTT re-launched its website in November 2012 focussing on improving the user experience to encourage greater user engagement. One of the key new elements was the launch of ‘OTT Achievements’ where members are encouraged to ‘earn’ virtual badges by undertaking particular training activity. Examples include the ‘OTT Newbie’ badge (for passing 1 course), ‘OTT Guru’ (for passing 100 courses) & ‘Eur-reka!”” badge for completing 5 European training courses. This kind of feature is also known as ‘Gamification’.
Oasis of the Seas is coming to Europe and Southampton!
The world’s biggest cruise ship is coming to The Med in 2014, and you can now pre book your amazing Med cruise on Oasis of the Seas with Cruise1st.co.uk.
FORMIA brings Porsche Design & Acca Kappa to Turkish Airlines
FORMIA, the international guest amenity and hospitality specialist, today announces that later in 2013, it will be introducing the world famous Porsche Design brand together with the recognized Italian skincare niche brand Acca Kappa to Turkish Airlines.
Essential beach accessories
For the fashion conscious, a day at the beach isn’t only about brushing up on your tan, enjoying the fresh air and swimming in the sea. We not only want to feel good, but look good too and having the latest beach accessories is essential. Preparing a list of items before you get in the car will ensure that you have everything you need to enjoy a perfect day at the beach. So check out our top five essential beach accessories that are the ‘must haves’ for this year.
Amadeus signs partnership deal with UNICEF
Amadeus has signed an agreement with UNICEF which will see the travel tech giant share its technical expertise with the UN charity to raise funds. The partnership, announced earlier in London, will enable travel providers to raise money for UNICEF by giving customers the opportunity to make a micro-donation when paying for travel online.
FORMIA’s new EY Amenity Kit for Korean Air
FORMIA and Korean Air today announce an extension to its existing commercial relationship. Since 2009, FORMIA has been supplying Korean Air with an amenity kit for its long haul economy class passengers, first of its kind in the airline market.
World Beater: All the latest from Singapore Airlines
Recognised as offering the World’s Leading Airline Business Class by the World Travel Awards, Singapore Airlines has developed a formidable reputation over the past four decades. Here we take a look at some of the latest stories from the carrier.
Pinadays.com release new Windows 8 app
Pinadays.com loves Windows 8 especially the new apps. Call us odd bods, but we love it so much we have written a pinadays.com app for it.
Family Needs This in Holiday
According to The Telegraph children and teenagers need to spend vacation in a place offering not too secluded yet exotic and near to the vivacious area. Some things that The Telegraph mentioned as the best for children and teenagers are exotic locations, shared villa, overland adventure, sport breaks and etc.
Cornelia Diamond named best in class by World Travel Awards
The luxurious Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa has been named the World’s Leading Integrated Resort by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look around this one of a kind property.