World Travel Awards News
Profits up at Norwegian Cruise Line in third quarter
Norwegian Cruise Line - recognised as Europe’s Leading Cruise Line by the prestigious World Travel Awards - has reported a sharp increase in operating income for the third quarter of financial 2011. Profits increased 18.3 per cent to $162.7 million, primarily driven by strong revenue performance across the fleet.
Celine Dion to headline Jamaica Jazz festival
Multi-platinum, five-time Grammy award-winning singer Celine Dion is set to headline the 16th Annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Art of Music Festival. The event is set to crown a fine 12 months for Jamaica, with the island having been recognised as the Caribbean’s Leading Destination by the prestigious World Travel Awards in October.
Abu Dhabi takes spotlight at WTM ahead of Formula 1 Etihad Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi has been presenting its world-class line-up of new hotels at World Travel Market 2011 as the emirate prepares for the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix this weekend. Here Breaking Travel News calls in at this most exciting of destinations to see just what all the fuss is about.
Qatar looks to future at World Travel Market 2011
Visitors to Qatar will be truly spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to stay in the future, with the emerging destination outlining its plans at World Travel Market 2011. There are currently 77 new hotels and 42 hotel apartments under construction in the destination, bringing a total of 21,107 new rooms into the Qatari hospitality market.
Sun International signs up for Sandton property
Sun International – recognised as Africa’s Leading Hotel brand by the prestigious World Travel Awards - has announced it has entered into a 20-year lease agreement with the Cavaleros Group for the lease of the Grayston Hotel, a landmark Sandton property in Johannesburg’s Square Mile. The two companies will contribute equally to the £20 million refurbishment of the property.
Alex Walters, Sales & Marketing Manager, Ellerman Villa Ellerman House @ WTM 2011
Breaking Travel News talks to Alex Walters, Sales & Marketing Manager, Ellerman Villa Ellerman House about being named South Africa’s Leading Villa and plans to build a new three bedroom villa to compliment the existing villa at the property
Astrid Pertl, Director of Sales, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi @ WTM 2011
Astrid tells BTN about the brand new opening of this landmark hotel in Abu Dhabi, which marks the Park Hyatt Group’s entry into the emirate
Hunt launches VisitEngland campaign at WTM 2011
Jeremy Hunt, the secretary of state for culture, Olympics, media and sport has launched VisitEngland’s 2012 holiday-at-home marketing campaign. The three-year campaign will kick off in February next year with a TV advertisement and is aimed at inspiring Britons to take more short-breaks in England.
Etihad Airways celebrates eight years of flying
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is eight years old today. The airline - considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards - operated its inaugural, ceremonial flight to Al Ain on November 5th, 2003.
New Jamaican PM celebrates tourism success
New Jamaican president Andrew Holness has outlined plans to create 20,000 tourism jobs in the coming years as part of a multi-million investment in the sector. A total of 15,825 new hotel rooms are also expected to be added to the Caribbean island’s stock, with approximately $60 billion in capital investment expected.
Korean Air chairman calls for greater logistics integration
Hanjin Group and Korean Air chairman, Yang Ho Cho, have called for an “integrated air, sea and land logistics system to boost the global economy” at the Business Summit in France. Korean Air is considered the Asia’s Leading Airline First Class by the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Etihad Airways arrives in Seychelles
Etihad Airways’ inaugural flight to the Republic of the Seychelles has touched down at the Seychelles International Airport on Mahé. Etihad is considered the World’s Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards.