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Madeira defends top title at World Travel Awards
The island of Madeira has once again been named Europe’s Leading Island Destination by the World Travel Awards. This accolade makes it the fifth time that the Portuguese territory, located in the Atlantic, has been recognised with this title.
Madeira to host World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2019
Madeira has been revealed as the host for the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2019. The Portuguese destination, which has taken the title of Europe’s Leading Island Destination four times, will use the event to boost its profile on the international stage.
Roberto Santa Clara, executive director, Madeira Promotion Bureau
Breaking Travel News talks to Roberto Santa Clara, executive director, Madeira Promotion Bureau, about what is on offer in the destination, how it feels to have been honoured by the World Travel Awards, and the significance of celebrity endorsements.
António Eduardo de Freitas Jesus, regional secretary of economy, tourism, Madeira Islands
Breaking Travel News speaks to António Eduardo de Freitas Jesus, regional secretary of economy, tourism, Madeira Islands, to discover how winning at the World Travel Awards helps develop the brand’s reputation.
David Andrade, operations manager, Galo Resort Madeira
David Andrade, operations manager, Galo Resort Madeira, speaks to Breaking Travel News during the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The new interactive blog from the Madeira Islands goes live
The Madeira Promotion Bureau, a destination marketing organisation committed to promoting the spectacular Madeira Islands, is pleased to unveil its visually-led interactive blog www.yourmadeira.com .
British tourist among the dead as Madeira sees worst storm in a century
At least 42 people have died following flash flooding on the Portuguese island of Madeira, with at least one British tourist feared among the dead.