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BTN spotlight: Chris Cuddy, CEO, Cheapflights
Chris Cuddy is the CEO of travel price comparison website, Cheapflights. BTN asks his thoughts on everything from the rise of user-generated content to the challenges of heading up an online business during the downturn.
BTN spotlight: Anthony McHale, GM, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Anthony McHale is the General Manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, a post he took up in March. A veteran hotelier with over 30 years experience in luxury hospitality, he shares with BTN some of the secrets to running a top-notch establishment.
Interview with Stella Photi of Wellbeing Escapes
Specialist travel company Wellbeing Escapes is more than a luxury hotel and spa listing website, it’s a website that appeals to seasoned spa enthusiasts as well as the novice, the site give users unique access to a wealth of guidance, inspiration and knowledge plus news, tips and chat from the world of spa, wellbeing and holistic health - all delivered in an informal, engaging style.
BTN spotlight: Sanjiv Ramdanee, Executive Director, Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa, Mauritius
As the Executive Director of the incredible Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa in Mauritius, Sanjiv Ramdanee has arguably one of the best jobs in travel. BTN finds out more about his dream role and his dream resort.
BTN spotlight: Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, CEO Cape Town Tourism
With less than 350 days to go till Fifa 2010, Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, is one of the business people in travel. However she found time in her hectic schedule to share with BTN her views on the industry, as well how preparations are going for the World Cup when Cape Town is an Official Host City.
Sleeping Beauty awakes: Falmouth set to become Jamaica’s 4th cruise destination
In autumn 2010, the Port Authority of Jamaica will debut Falmouth, a major new cruise port with world-class facilities and a glorious history that will transform the town one of the Caribbean’s most culturally vibrant cruise destinations.
Ponta Dos Ganchos brings unprescedented luxury to Brazil
Nestled in between quaint fishing villages on a private peninsula along Brazil’s alluring Emerald Coast, Ponta dos Ganchos is a haven for beach lovers who appreciate laid-back elegance, romance and seclusion.
How is the downturn affecting Brazil?
The Nordest has been one of key drivers in Brazil’s economic revolution. But with the winds of the global downturn now sweeping across South America, Adam Coulter visited the region to find out how developments are progressing.
Ed Fuller Marriott
BTN talks to Marriott President Ed Fuller to hear his thoughts on the industry and find out what he has next for Marriott.
BTN talks to WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten
BTN talks to WTTC President Jean-Claude Baumgarten to find out his thoughts on how the travel industry is faring in the downturn and what the WTTC’s predictions of what the future might hold.
In the BTN spotlight: Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan
HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan is the Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). His emirate is currently on a roll, picking up a record 10 trophies at the World Travel Awards Middle East Ceremony. So what is the secret to his emirate’s success. BTN finds out…
BTN talks to Tehmina Adaya owner of the Shangri-La, Santa Monica
The Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica, California was the place to be in the 80s. Made famous as the favoured place of Sean Penn and Madonna’s affair and as the setting to those classic Calvin Klein photographs that epitomised the decade.