Itb Berlin News
David Millili, Chief Web Officer, Pegasus Solutions @ ITB Berlin
David Millili, Chief Web Officer, Pegasus Solutions talks to BTN about its new responsive web design for hotels.
David Thompson, Regional General Manager, Jebel Ali International Hotels @ ITB Berlin
David Thompson, regional general manager of Jebel Ali International Hotels talks to BTN about developments at Palm Tree Court with a new beachfront 341-room hotel set to open in Dubai in Q4.
Mark Hehir, GM, One & Only Hotels Reethi Rah, Maldives @ ITB Berlin 2012
Mark Hehir, general manager of the luxurious One & Only Hotels Reethi Rah in the Maldives talks to BTN about India, China, Australia and Russia emerging as new markets.
Abdin Nasralla, Vice President, Meydan Hotels & Resorts @ ITB Berlin 2012
Abdin Nasralla, vice president at Meydan Hotels & Resorts talks to BTN about the brand new 9 hole golf course that is set to open in April and a new beach club opening soon.
Sabre launches app marketplace
Sabre Travel Network has opened the virtual doors to its Sabre Red App Centre, an online marketplace that connects travel buyers, including travel agencies, travel management companies and leisure operators, with application providers from around the world.
Rosemarie Wolf, France, Germany & Italy GM, Sandals @ ITB Berlin 2012
BTN talks to Rosemarie Wolf, France, Germany & Italy GM, Sandals at ITB Berlin 2012
Mövenpick boosts presence in Egypt
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has underlined its commitment to Egypt by adding Mövenpick Resort Hurghada, Mövenpick Resort Abu Soma and Mövenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh in Naama Bay to its existing portfolio of four properties on the country’s Red Sea coastline. The upscale hotel group has also strengthened its presence on the Nile with four new cruisers and one sail boat. The news was revealed at ITB Berlin.
Matthew Weihs, MD, Bench Events @ ITB Berlin 2012
Matthew Weihs, managing director of Bench Events talks to BTN about the forthcoming Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) set to take place in Nairobi on 25-25 September 2012 and growth opportunities in Africa.
InterContinental Hotels unveil reward card
Barclaycard and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have launched the Priority Club Rewards Black Visa card, which offers loyalty club members more points on hotel stays and purchases which can be redeemed for free nights or a selection of other rewards.
Qatar Airways unveils futuristic seats
Qatar Airways has unveiled spacious new, high-tech Business and Economy Class seats for its highly anticipated Boeing 787 aircraft that will be added to the fleet this summer. The seats were unveiled during the opening day at ITB Berlin.
Mövenpick Hotels in green focus
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ 21 hotels in Europe have achieved Green Globe certification, placing the Swiss hospitality company on target to become the most certified hotel company in the world to receive the Green Globe seal. The news was announced at ITB 2012.
Tourism expected to pass $2 trillion in GDP
Travel and tourism is set for a milestone year as the industry’s direct contribution to the global economy is expected to pass $2 trillion in GDP and 100 million jobs, according to the latest findings released by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) during ITB Berlin.