ITB Berlin News Page 41
Margarida Almeida, director, Monte Santo Resort
Margarida Almeida, director, Monte Santo Resort talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin 2016. Following a recent victory at the World Travel Awards, she chats with editor Chris O’Toole about investments scheduled for the year ahead to make sure the property remains the best in class.
Breaking Travel News interview: Paul Pennicook, director, Jamaica Tourist Board
Paul Pennicook, director, Jamaica Tourist Board, talks to Breaking Travel News about the growth of tourism in the Caribbean. With a new government also taking power at home, he here discusses the return of Edmund Bartlett to the role of tourism minister and examines what might change under his leadership.
Breaking Travel News interview: Marc Bennett, senior vice president, international operations, Dubai
Marc Bennett, senior vice president, international operations, Dubai Tourism talks to Breaking Travel News about the importance of the Germany market for the destination. Also on the agenda are plans for Expo 2020, the expansion of the Dubai International Airport and the growth of the tourism sector in the emirate.
David Thomson, chief operating officer, JA Resorts & Hotels
David Thomson, chief operating officer, JA Resorts & Hotels here talks to Breaking Travel News about the brand’s expansion in Sri Lanka. With the new property taking share, he here brings editor Chris O’Toole up to date with the project.
Rina Cilliers, general manager, sales, marketing and reservations, Legend Hospitality Group
Rina Cilliers, general manager, sales, marketing and reservations, Legend Hospitality Group here speaks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin 2016. With the group continuing to expand she here discusses the portfolio with editor Chris O’Toole.
Kamal Haer, area director sales and marketing, Bali Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group
Kamal Haer, area director sales and marketing, Bali Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group here chats with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole about the award winning InterContinental Bali. While primarily a beach destination, on the agenda here is the MICE offering of the property.
Gregor Andréewitch, general manager, Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Gregor Andréewitch, general manager, Waldorf Astoria Berlin, talks to Breaking Travel News about the luxurious hotel. Not just a star of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio, the hotel is reinvigorating luxury travel in the German capital.
Michael Schneider, managing director, international chauffeur system, SIXT
Michael Schneider, managing director, international chauffeur system, SIXT, chats with Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin. Discussing the growth of the brand, he here talks about the latest partnership with Oman Air.
Stephen Coppini, director of leisure sales, InterContinental Malta
Stephen Coppini, director of leisure sales, InterContinental Malta talks to Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin 2016. Chatting with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole he discusses the importance of tourism to the destination and what the hotel adds.
Mart Cilliers, managing director, Legend Hospitality Group
Mart Cilliers, managing director, Legend Hospitality Group talks with Breaking Travel News on the second day of ITB Berlin. With the South African rand falling slightly of late, she argues now could be the best time to visit the country.
Amar Hilal, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown
Amar Hilal, general manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown, gives Breaking Travel News an overview of what is on offer at one of the leading properties in Dubai.
Jean-François Laurent, general manager, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Jean-François Laurent, general manager, Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort talks with Breaking Travel News at ITB Berlin. With question marks over the future of tourism in Middle East, he here offers an upbeat assessment of what is to come in Dubai.