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Fairmont in food focus

Fairmont in food focus

The Fairmont Nile City has been delighting visitors with the recent unveiling of a stylish new concept at its signature restaurant which includes an Asian fusion theme and a new lounge area, in addition to the opening of the brand new O Bar, bringing a new wave of glitz and glamour to this classy establishment.

Hôtel Le Bristol unveils results of €100million restoration

Hôtel Le Bristol unveils results of €100million restoration

Recognised as Europe’s Leading Hotel by the prestigious World Travel Awards in 2011, Hôtel Le Bristol has recently unveiled the results of a €100million three year restoration programme. Breaking Travel News takes a look at the new signature suites, Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie, and Epicure restaurant.

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray celebrates first anniversary

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray celebrates first anniversary

The Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel opened its doors on the west crescent of Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah just over a year ago and has been causing a stir in Dubai ever since. Most recently picking up an award for the World’s Leading Spa Resort, this spectacular property has already made its mark in the competitive Middle East landscape.

Spate of Egyptian hotel developments set for 2012

Spate of Egyptian hotel developments set for 2012

As Egypt prepares to welcome back visitors to its sunny shores in 2012, there are a number of new hotel developments and openings taking place around the destination. Breaking Travel News investigates.

Savoy Group brings boom to Sharm

Savoy Group brings boom to Sharm

Emad Aziz, chairman of the Savoy Group, tells Breaking Travel News about his extraordinary idea to recreate London’s Oxford Street in the spectacular SOHO Square. The entrepreneur, who has been supporting the Egyptian Tourist Board’s drive to rebuild confidence in the country, sees a bright future for sunny Sharm, which has been attracting new visitors in recent months following a host of exciting new developments.

Abu Dhabi awaits new Ritz-Carlton hotel

Abu Dhabi awaits new Ritz-Carlton hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced an agreement with Abu Dhabi National Hotels to operate a waterfront hotel in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Set amid beautifully landscaped gardens with its own private beach overlooking the Grand Canal, the hotel is expected to open later this year.

FORMIA’s Pencil Case on board Turkish Airlines

FORMIA’s Pencil Case on board Turkish Airlines

FORMIA is delighted to announce the signing of a three year contract with Turkish Airlines to supply a new range of tailor-made amenity kits, including its useful Pencil Case. The deal forms part of a supply agreement which will see a number of FORMIA’s in-flight amenity kits and cosmetic items being provided to Turkish Airlines’ passengers as part of a wide-ranging makeover of the airline’s offer across its various flight classes and cabins. The new kits by FORMIA are being introduced during the first quarter of 2012.

buuteeq launches powerful 360 analytics for hotels

buuteeq launches powerful 360 analytics for hotels

Hotel managers and marketing professionals face the challenge of understanding their guests’ varying booking habits when using web, mobile and social channels. buuteeq, the first digital marketing system for hotels, has dramatically simplified online marketing channel tracking with 360 Analytics, released today.

Eagles Nest taps into social media

Eagles Nest taps into social media

The stunning Eagles Nest in New Zealand, set atop of its own private peninsula, has been tapping into social media. Callum Farnell, general manager of the property talks to BTN about some of their latest innovations.

FORMIA forms new partnership with Turkish Airlines

FORMIA forms new partnership with Turkish Airlines

In late 2011, onboard service amenity kit expert FORMIA was awarded a prestigious three year contract to supply Turkish Airlines with a wide range of in-flight passenger amenity kits across all the airline’s cabins. Turkish Airlines was nominated Europe’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2011.