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WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Christopher Rodrigues, chairman of VisitBritain
With just under 100 days to go until the London Olympics 2012, Breaking Travel News sits down with Christopher Rodrigues, chairman of VisitBritain, at the WTTC Global Summit in Japan to find out how the city is faring.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: James Hogan, chief executive, Etihad Airways
Breaking Travel News sits down with Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan at the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Japan to discuss the airline’s recent break into profitability, a widening partnership strategy and its recent recognition as the World’s Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards.
Seychelles Connect Launches All New Website With New Services And Online/Mobile Marketing Solutions
On top of their well known Leisure & Business Seychelles annual publication, Seychelles Connect have recently delivered positive outcomes from a wide variety of internet and mobile marketing services. These services includes providing accommodation offers allowing users to search and book from budget accommodation to bargain luxury hotels, check out on the latest tourism news, find useful up to date information on the Seychelles islands and look up for verified businesses information and contact details.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Martin Craigs, chief executive Pacific Asia Travel Association
Breaking Travel News catches up with Martin Craigs, newly appointed chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association ahead of the WTTC Global Summit in Japan to discuss the organisation’s Next Gen initiative and to find out whether the ASEAN Open Skies agreement is on track for 2015.
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WTTC Global Summit 2012 Profile: Geoffrey Kent, chief executive officer Abercrombie & Kent
As the head of Abercrombie & Kent, Geoffrey Kent brings a truly extraordinary lifetime of experience, innovation and genuine passion to the world’s most exclusive luxury adventure organisation. Breaking Travel News takes a look at his illustrious career as we continue our build up to the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit 2012.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Profile: Michael Frenzel, chief executive TUI AG
In the second of an ongoing series examining the key players in the tourism industry in the run up to the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Japan next month, Breaking Travel News here takes a look the work of TUI AG chief executive Michael Frenzel.
Kenya moves into international tourism spotlight
Following the recent appointment of Danson Mwazo as the new tourism minister for Kenya, Breaking Travel News takes a look at some of the latest initiatives that look set to position the leading African nation as a premier tourism destination in 2012.
Top 5 Cycle Routes In The UK
Such is the joy of cycling on a bright sunny day that many become quickly addicted to this healthy and vibrant hobby. The great thing about cycling is that it is an activity that is available to people of all ages. Both the young and old can get involved at all sorts of levels, whether they simply want to get fit and healthy whilst exploring where they live, or if they wished to pit their skills against other enthusiasts in time trials and races.
Breaking Travel News Interview: Duncan O’Rourke, chief operating officer, Kempinski Hotels
As Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels is committed to providing guests with memorable journeys inspired by exquisite European flair. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with chief operating officer Duncan O’Rourke to discuss the brand’s growth in emerging markets, its focus on social responsibility and the importance of keeping luxury exclusive.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Gordon Wilson, president of Travelport
Ahead of the WTTC Summit in Japan next week, Breaking Travel News caught up with Gordon Wilson, president & chief executive of Travelport, to find out what this leading travel technology company has planned for the forum.
VisiTour Pass Israel - A God-Send To Independent Budget Travellers Visiting The Holy Land?
Israel is fast becoming the hottest new destination for independent travellers, and 2012 has so far seen record numbers of tourists visiting the country, despite current political tensions. Yet high travel costs mean budget travellers are missing out. Created by travel guidebook author Samantha Wilson, VisiTour Pass Israel is a travel discount book that will open Israel up as an affordable destination.
The BTN interview: Malte Siewert, MD, trivago GmbH
BTN catches up with Malte Siewert, managing director of trivago GmbH, to find out how London hotels are faring in the build up to the Olympics 2012, innovations in the online travel space, the changing role of social media and why apartment rentals are on his radar.