Portugal has taken the title of World’s Best Golf Destination at the inaugural World Golf Awards, hosted this evening at the Conrad Algarve. The only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry, the event also saw St Andrews Links - Old Course recognised as the World’s Best Golf Course, while The Els Club Teluk Datai was awarded the honour of World’s Best New Golf Course.

Conrad Macao, Cotai Central, located at Sands Cotai Central, has added three more prestigious awards to its already long list of accolades. The property took the titles of Macau’s Leading Hotel, Macau’s Leading Hotel Suite and Asia’s Leading Green Hotel at the annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony. The announcement was made at a glittering event held in New Delhi, India.

Hilton Worldwide has announced the appointment of Chris Jung as general manager of the newly re-launched Conrad London St. James, the latest addition to Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ luxury portfolio. With 11 years of extensive knowledge in international luxury hotel management spanning four continents, Jung brings strong commercial insight and a wealth of expertise to the position.

The luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts arrives in London with the launch of Conrad London St. James, the brand’s most recently anticipated property, following an agreement with Supreme Hotels. Situated in a highly sought-after location in Britain’s political heartland, global luxury travellers are invited to experience a sophisticated environment featuring locally inspired style and design.

Having just been nominated as Asia’s Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here sits down Conrad Macao, Cotai Central General Manager Bede Barry to discuss what is on offer at the property, the importance of sustainability and the changing nature of tourism in Macao.

Joachim Harti, general manager, Conrad Algarve, speaks to Breaking Travel News at Arabian Travel Market 2014.