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The Canary Islands making a comeback for winter sun holidays
Despite a turbulent year of economic uncertainty, the liquidation of some high profile travel industry companies, increases in airline taxes, further job losses and government cuts, Britons are increasingly booking winter sun holidays year-on-year to escape the harsh British weather.
Brazil – the heat is on
Even a sharp global downturn has failed to dampen Brazil’s booming economy, and its tourism industry in particular has emerged tougher than ever. This weekend sees the spotlight turn to Sao Paulo as its famous Interlagos circuit plays host to the 39th Brazil Formula One Grand Prix.
Beckham, Arnie and Spacey nominated for face of travel
Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Beckham, Kevin Spacey, Usain Bolt, Rafael Nadal, Kevin Costner and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickenson are among the favourites to win the World Travel Awards “Face of Travel 2010”. The winner will be announced at this year’s WTA Grand Final 2010, which takes place at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Sunday 7 November.
Reinvigorated Sandals looks to future
On the heels of its 30th anniversary earlier this year, Sandals Resorts International has confirmed it will reinvigorate its product with multi-million dollar development projects at a numbers of its resorts. Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort, Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa resort and Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club in Jamaica are all set for major upgrades.
Lixto Travel Price Intelligence helps Online Travel and Hotel Companies Maximize Revenue
Hotels, along with online travel agencies and booking companies operating in the travel market, have long sought to look beyond competitive price evaluation and into qualitative analysis. Now, thanks to the new Lixto Travel Price Intelligence solution they can do this.
Joburg – Africa’s business capital
Hot on the heels of its World Cup success, Johannesburg Tourism Company is beefing up its capacity at a convention and events hub to reflect its fast-growing reputation as the business capital of Africa.
Pacific Paradise
Situated on a triangle-shaped atoll rising four thousand metres from the floor of the Pacific Ocean, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is an enclave of romance, refinement and luxury that will overwhelm even the most discerning traveller.
Ferrari World prepares for grand opening
With the Commonwealth Games now over, the public gaze moves to the next sporting extravaganza on the world stage – the opening of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. When the ribbon is cut later this month, the attraction will take its place as the largest indoor theme park in the world.
Conference season at Signature Life Hotels
Signature Life Hotels is preparing for the launch of superb new conference facilities at two properties in South Africa. The Aviator Hotel and Life OR Tambo will both offer the best possible multi-conferencing options from January 2011.
BTN Spotlight: James Berresford, Chief Executive, VisitEngland
Launched in April 2009, VisitEngland is responsible for steering the nation’s tourism strategy. BTN met Chief Executive, James Berresford, to find out his strategies for raising market share.
Olympic Park Legacy Design is Radically Revised
With reports suggesting the Olympic Park Legacy Company is poised to gift the Olympic Stadium to West Ham, Breaking Travel News argues Tottenham Hotspur is the only viable choice for the east London venue.
Joburg builds world-class hospitality credentials
The city of Johannesburg is poised to add another feather to its illustrious business cap when it steps up to host the 2010 Hospitality Investment Conference Africa. The move reflects the City of Gold’s fast-growing reputation as the business capital of Africa with 19 new hotel openings in the past two years, plus a host of infra-structure upgrades.