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BTN: Antony Lee, General Manager, May Fair Hotel, London

BTN: Antony Lee, General Manager, May Fair Hotel, London

The May Fair Hotel, London is considered to be one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in the British capital with five star rooms, suites, health spa and gym. All this is located in a prized location on Hyde Park in central London – which has just been voted the “World’s Leading Destination” by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with general manager Antony Lee to discover what separates the property from its many competitors.

The Address Dubai Mall takes fashion crown

The Address Dubai Mall has been recognised as the Middle East’s Leading Shopping Destination Hotel by the World Travel Awards. Already considered by many to be among the pre-eminent properties in the region, the Address Dubai Mall is perhaps best known for its gamut of exclusive services, including the offer of a personal fashion advisor for all in-house guests.

Indaba 2011: Breaking Travel News video highlights

Indaba 2011: Breaking Travel News video highlights

Acknowledged as the leading travel show in Africa, Breaking Travel News has today been reporting from Indaba during the second day of the event in Durban. Here we meet some of the key players in the regional tourism sector and get their thoughts on developments in 2011 and what the future holds.

Richard Branson tops UK travel rich list

Richard Branson tops UK travel rich list

Sir Richard Branson, long one of the most visible faces in the UK tourism sector, has topped the travel entrants on the 2011 Sunday Times Rich List. Revealed over the weekend, Sunday Times research placed his fortune at a staggering £3.085 billion – a 19 per cent increase on last year.

Choosing Caravan Holidays in Cornwall

Choosing Caravan Holidays in Cornwall

Cornwall really is the jewel in England’s crown when it comes to all types of family holidays, but especially when it comes to caravan holidays. There is something really traditional about caravan breaks in Cornwall because it allows us adults to recapture part of our youth and enjoy the simple pleasures in life and yet gives the kids a great holiday too.

Indaba 2011: Joburg is on a roll

Indaba 2011: Joburg is on a roll

As Tourism Indaba 2011 gets underway in Durban this weekend, Johannesburg Tourism Company has plenty of things to be shouting about. BTN takes a closer look at the magic the City of Gold is bringing to Africa’s premier travel and tourism exhibition.

Indaba 2011: Lindiwe Kwele, Chief Executive, Joburg Tourism Company

Indaba 2011: Lindiwe Kwele, Chief Executive, Joburg Tourism Company

With Indaba 2011 just around the corner, BTN catches up with Lindiwe Kwele, Chief Executive, Johannesburg Tourism Company Johannesburg, to find out what the City of Gold has planned to build its reputation as Africa’s leading, global, year-round destination for business, lifestyle and mega-events.

ATM interview: Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality

ATM interview: Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality

Marc Dardenne is one of the hottest names in hospitality. He’s led the creation, launch and opening of The Address Hotels & Resorts from scratch, and made it one of the most successful groups in the Middle East. He has also been instrumental in the launch of the world’s first “Armani Hotel” in Dubai, which this week played host to the prestigious World Travel Awards 2011 Middle East Ceremony.