World Travel Awards News
Final call for votes ahead of World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015
Members of the hospitality industry, consumers and tourism stakeholders from across the Caribbean and North America are being encouraged to cast their ballots ahead of the deadline for votes at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015. The ceremony will take place in Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas, on October 17th, with voting scheduled to close on August 23rd.
Breaking Travel News interview: Delleriece Hall, general manager, LIME Turks & Caicos
LIME was the first to connect the Caribbean people, governments and businesses with best in class telecoms networks across broadband, fixed and mobile services. Today the company remains a telecoms tour de force, unmatched in every market we serve in the Caribbean as the sole full service ‘go to’ provider. Having recently linked with the World Travel Awards ahead of the upcoming Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with LIME Turks & Caicos managing director Delleriece Hall to discuss her recent appointment and the future of telecommunications in the Caribbean.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Altis Belém Hotel & Spa, Portugal
The Altis Belém Hotel & Spa is a five-star design Hotel located just a few steps from the Tagus River, in Doca do Bom Sucesso, the cultural and historic quarter of Belém, Portugal. Following the property’s nomination at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News hers visits to see just what it is that has caught the eye of voters.
Buffalo Tours launches Local Life travel options
Buffalo Tours has launched its latest product range, Local Life. This unique line of small group tours is unique for its offering of in-depth cultural experiences with a focus on social, environmental and cultural responsibility. As an experiential, small-group touring product line for a maximum of ten people, the Local Life product range provides travellers the opportunity to connect with and truly discover the culture and people of Asia.
Luke Nguyen serves it up for Trails of Indochina
Guest to Vietnam are being offered a chance to get ‘served’ in an exclusive series of cooking classes, as Luke Nguyen shares his secrets of modern Vietnamese cooking. Luxury south-east Asia operator Trails of Indochina will offered the exclusive with Nguyen, as he showcases his skills in the traditional tastes and flavours of the east.
UK visitor numbers to Colombia up by a quarter
ProColombia has seen UK visitor numbers to Colombia increase by a massive 24 per cent in January-May this year. There were a total of 15,187 UK tourist arrivals compared with 12,258 in the same period in 2014. The huge increase follows an annual increase of 28.5 per cent year on year when comparing total UK visitor numbers for 2014 against 2013.
Final call for votes ahead of World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015
Members of the hospitality industry, consumers and tourism stakeholders from across Latin America are being encouraged to cast their ballots ahead of the deadline for votes at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015. The ceremony will take place in Colombian capital Bogotá, on October 10th, with voting scheduled to close on August 17th.
Etihad Airways brings Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Singapore route
Etihad Airways has set a new benchmark for luxury travel on the UAE-Singapore route with the start of daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner services earlier. Etihad president James Hogan said deploying the Dreamliner to Singapore reflected the importance of the route to the airline and its commitment to a best-in-class experience.
World Travel Awards signs Avianca as Official Airline Partner for Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015
World Travel Awards announces Avianca as the Official Airline Partner for the upcoming Latin America Gala Ceremony 2015. Visiting Colombia for the first time, the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony will take place on October 10th in Bogotá. The event will receive tourism leaders from across the region, as well as influential business directors and entrepreneurs.
Breaking Travel News interview: Jef Ong, chief executive, Flexiroam
Flexiroam is a telecommunications company offering services internationally, providing a range of products allowing customers to remain connected abroad without attracting significant connection fees or tariffs. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with founder and chief executive to discuss the company, its ambitions, and a recent nomination at the World Travel Awards.
Last call to vote ahead of World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2015
Industry insiders, consumers and stakeholders from across Europe are being urged to cast their ballots ahead of the deadline for votes at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2015. The ceremony will take place at Forte Village, Sardinia, Italy, on September 5th, with voting scheduled to close on July 26th.
Discovering Paris with an electrical bicycle from Hotel Pont Royal
Nestled in the heart of St-Germain-des-Près, sitting between antiquarians, typical Parisian brasseries and fancy shops, stands the Hotel Pont Royal, a fabulous literary hotel well-known for its signature bar since 1923. Praised by some very famous authors, such as Hemingway, Miller or even Sartre, the five-star hotel enjoys the perfect location for those who want to be near the most beautiful sights that the French capital has to offer.