World Travel Market News
Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism & Caesar Campbell, Olympic DMC, Turks & Caicos @ WTM 2011
Breaking Travel News talks to Ralph Higgs, Minister of Tourism & Caesar Campbell, Olympic DMC, Turks & Caicos at World Travel Market 2011
Subhash Thaker, Vice President, Sales & Marketing (UK & Europe), Taj Group @ WTM 2011
Subhash Thaker, Vice President, Sales & Marketing (UK & Europe), updates BTN about new hotel openings across the Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces Group as well as the recent launch of the new brand Vivanta by Taj, which targets young travellers on a budget
William Talbert, President & CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau @ WTM 2011
William Talbert, President & CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau tells BTN about the expanding opportunities for the community of Miami as it becomes an emerging cultural destination with a new performing arts centre, the new world symphony hall and Miami Park Museum which is currently under construction. Further developments include the recent $6 billion modernisation of Miami International Airport and the forthcoming rail connector to downtown Miami.
Fiona Butcher, Regional Director Europe, South African Tourism @ WTM 2011
Breaking Travel News talks to Fiona Butcher, Regional Director Europe, South African Tourism Fiona about the positive feedback she has had from trade partners at this year’s WTM with their increased forward bookings as South Africa emerges as an urban destination
John Sotirakos, Development Manager, Porto Zante Villas & Spa @ WTM 2011
John Sotirakos, Development Manager of Porto Zante Villas & Spa – which picked up Europe’s Leading Villa Resort at the WTA - tells BTN about the recent opening of the exclusive new presidential spa villas at the property, which provide a lively atmosphere whilst maintaining the privacy and minimal atmosphere that is embedded in Porto Zante’s ethos
Nabil Lakhouil, Assistant Director of Sales, Yas Viceroy Hotel and Resorts, Abu Dhabi @ WTM 2011
Yas Viceroy Hotel and Resorts speaks to BTN about the rebranding of the iconic Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi as it joins the Viceroy Hotels & Resorts group of properties
Fiona Jeffery, Chairman, World Travel Market @ WTM 2011
Fiona Jeffery speaks to BTN about an outstanding WTM 2011 despite the current challenges faced by the travel industry.
Travel industry must develop long-term thinking if it is to survive the many tests in the future
The travel industry needs to become more forward thinking if it is to survive the tests thrown at it in the future, delegates at World Travel Market heard today.
London tours by the homeless and luxury safari company
A luxury safari company – Robin Pope Safaris, and a social enterprise operating walking tours of London by the homeless – Sockmob Events/Unseen Tours, are the joint winners of this year’s Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards.
Mubarak Rashed Al Nuaimi, International Promotion Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority @ WTM 2011
Mubarak Rashed Al Nuaimi speaks to BTN about their rise in visitor figures as the destination gears up to host three major sporting events
Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman, Government of Sharjah @ WTM 2011
Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qassimi, Chairman, Government of Sharjah tells BTN about the significant rise in visitor numbers to Sharjah despite the economic downturn and describes the destination’s focus on culture, heritage and the arts.
Ahmed Abdullah Alnuaimi, Chairman, Qatar Tourism Authority @ WTM 2011
Ahmed Abdullah Alnuaimi speaks to BTN about QTA’s great expectations for tourism in Qatar in the build-up to the 2022 World Cup.