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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.
Italian holiday ideas with Eleganzia Hotels & Spas
Through its collection of luxury properties Eleganzia Hotels & Spas has captured the unique values of the Italian spirit - enthusiasm, innovation and luxury. Here Breaking Travel News takes a look at two leading properties - Castel Monastero and Forte Village Resort.
Wales revelling in Ryder Cup legacy
With the Ryder Cup in its final stages, Wales has begun to examine the legacy of the event. Celtic Manor Resort has certainly seen its profile boosted, but what about golf across the country? Here Breaking Travel News takes a look.
CHTA blasts Thomas Cook’s “unauthorised” cuts
Thomas Cook has provoked a major backlash from the Caribbean travel and tourism industry, led by the CHTA, after attempting to discount outstanding invoices. The tour operator blamed on a summer of weak bookings on the five per cent cuts.