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Aurelio Giraudo, general manager, Regency Kuwait Hotel
Aurelio Giraudo, general manager, Regency Kuwait Hotel talks with Breaking Travel News about the importance of business travel sector in Kuwait. With uncertainty spreading across the Middle East, he here tells editor Chris O’Toole the Kuwait is one of the safest destinations in the region.
John Tue Nguyen, chief executive, Trails of Indochina
John Tue Nguyen, chief executive, Trails of Indochina here talks to Breaking Travel News about the brand and how it has grown into a world leader for luxury, tailor-made travel.
Saskia Schuller, sales director, Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
Saskia Schuller, sales director, Raffles Praslin, Seychelles, talks to Breaking Travel News about the property and what is on offer for visitors to the destination. With just 86 villas, the hotel is considered among the best in the Seychelles, be that for families or honeymooners.
Andrew Ward, senior vice president, marketing, Air Berlin
Andrew Ward, senior vice president, marketing, Air Berlin talks to Breaking Travel News about his time at ITB Berlin 2016. Top of the agenda is the launch of the new consumer ad campaign promoting the premium product at the carrier.
Stefan Heintze, general manager, Layana Resort & Spa
Stefan Heintze, general manager, Layana Resort & Spa talks to Breaking Travel News about the high demand for travel to Thailand in 2016.
Sanjiv Ramdanee, chief executive Maradiva Villas Resort
Sanjiv Ramdanee, chief executive Maradiva Villas Resort talks to Breaking Travel News about the soft refurbishment of the property and the development of the tourism sector in Mauritius.
Marc Bennett, senior vice president, international operations, Dubai Tourism
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.
Rahim Manji, group marketing director, Twiga Tours
After picking up two World Travel Awards, Rahim Manji, group marketing director, Twiga Tours, here talks with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole about the importance of the titles. Also on the agenda is the growth of tourism in Africa and the importance of sustainability to that growth.
Rustom Vickers, vice president of development, Dusit International
Rustom Vickers, vice president of development, Dusit International here talks to Breaking Travel News about the expansion of the company, with a particular view on the development of the Chinese market.
Kapil Chopra, president, Oberoi Hotels
Kapil Chopra, president, Oberoi Hotels talks about developments at both the Oberoi and Trident brands. With a number of the properties in the pipeline, he here shares the latest news with Breaking Travel News.
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive and president, Rotana Hotels
Omer Kaddouri, chief executive and president, Rotana Hotels, talks to Breaking Travel News about the rapid expansion of the group. Having open five properties in 2016 already, Kaddouri reveals a further five will open by the end of the year as the group grows toward 100 properties by 2020.
Paolo Rosso, vice president, Plan Hotel Hospitality Group
With Diamonds La Gemma dell’est Zanzibar set to welcome the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony next month, Plan Hotel Hospitality Group vice president Paolo Rosso here talks to Breaking Travel News about the property.