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Zafer Alkaya, GM, Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey @ ITB Berlin 2012
Zafer Alkaya, general manager of Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Turkey talks to BTN about hosting the World Travel Awards in 2013.
Astrid Ehring, Press Officer, Messe Berlin, @ ITB Berlin 2012
Astrid Ehring ITB’s press officer talks to BTN about the evolution of the world’s biggest travel trade exhibition and hot topics that have surfaced at this year’s event.
Regina Sixt, Sixt Car Hire @ ITB Berlin 2012
Regina Sixt from Sixt Car Hire talks to BTN about her extraordinary achievements having been named ‘woman of the year’ by the World Travel Awards and the group’s ambitious expansion plans into the US.
Ralph Higgs, Director, Turks & Caicos Tourist Board @ ITB Berlin 2012
Ralph Higgs, director of tourism for Turks & Caicos gives BTN an update on developments that are taking place around the islands as it gears up to host to the World Travel Awards Caribbean & The Americas ceremony in September 2012.
Carsten Schieck, General Manager, Conrad Maldives @ ITB Berlin 2012
Carsten Schieck general manager at Conrad Maldives tells BTN about the recent completion of a US$10 million upgrade including exclusive new water villas and beach suites.
Andre Jacques, Director of Sales, St Regis, Doha @ ITB Berlin 2012
Andre Jacques, director of sales at St Regis, Doha tells BTN the soft opening of the property which will officially open on April 1.
Mohammed El Sawy, Head of Culture Information & Tourism Committee for Egypt @ ITB Berlin 2012
Mohammed El Sawy, Head of Culture Information & Tourism Committee shares with BTN the latest developments on the ground in Egypt.
Kapil Chopra, Executive Vice President, The Oberoi Group @ ITB Berlin 2012
Kapil Chopra, executive vice president of The Oberoi Group talks to BTN about the impact the Oberoi Gurgaon has had on New Delhi since it opened its doors in April last year. The stylish property has been selected as the host venue for the World Travel Awards Grand Final in 2012.
Mary Phillips, General Manager, Jamaica Inn @ ITB Berlin 2012
Mary Phillips Jamaica Inn’s general manager talks to BTN about the recent opening of Cottage 7, which is expected to become the second flagship of the property. The quirky new cottage, which sits on two floors, adds a new contemporary twist to the property while maintaining the tradition of the 1950s resort.
UNWTO expects one billion arrivals in 2012
With international tourist arrivals expected to reach one billion a year by the end of 2012, Breaking Travel News catches up with Taleb Rifai, UNWTO secretary general, to find out what is on the agenda for the organisation this year.
Seychelles at ITB 2012
The Seychelles Tourism Board is heading an important delegation of Seychelles hoteliers and DMCs (Destination Management Companies) to Berlin for the 2012 ITB, Europe’s biggest and most important tourism trade fair.
Emad Aziz, Chairman, Savoy Group @ ITB Berlin 2012
Emad Aziz, chairman of the Savoy Group in Sharm el Sheikh talks to BTN about the latest news at the Savoy Group and why it is such an ideal location for all types of travellers.