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News: Nakheel sees slight drop in net profits for late 2018 (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 14:09:04)
Nakheel – Dubai-based master developer behind attractions such as the Palm Jumeirah – recently announced a net profit of AED3.86 billion for the first nine months of 2018.
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Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Rügen, Germany (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 11:02:27)
For German travellers the island of Rügen is the centre a booming hospitality industry. To British travellers, it is virtually unknown. As the Baltic destination seeks to grow its international audience, Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, here visits to shed some light on what guests can expect to find
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News: British Airways to debut new Club Suite on first A350 in July (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 10:04:39)
British Airways has unveiled its new business class seat - Club Suite - and confirmed it will arrive on the first of its A350 aircraft in July. The newly-branded Club Suite offers direct-aisle access, a suite door for greater privacy and flat-bed seats in a one-two-one configuration.
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News: Ctrip.com signs distribution partnership with Millennium Hotels & Resorts (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 08:42:20)
Ctrip.com International has signed an agreement with upscale global hoteliers Millennium Hotels & Resorts to develop a global distribution strategy.
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News: French strike hits Eurostar services (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 08:05:19)
Eurostar has told passenger not to travel unless “absolutely necessary”. The rail link between London St Pancras and mainland Europe has been hit by industrial action by French customs officers.
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News: Ethiopian transport minister seeks to link Boeing 737 Max crashes (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 08:02:37)
Ethiopian transport minister, Dagmawit Moges, has said there are “clear similarities” between recent accidents involving Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air jets.
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News: Travelodge to recruit thousands of new staff (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 07:53:30)
Travelodge has launched a new recruitment programme targeting parents looking to get back into work. Travelodge also revealed today that revenue climbed 8.8 per cent to £694 million in the year to December 31st, while adjusted earnings grew £9.6 million to £122 million.
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News: Swiss to introduce premium economy class in 2021 (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 07:43:11)
Swiss International Air Lines will introduce a new premium economy class on its long-haul aircraft fleet in the spring of 2021.
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News: Haidar promoted to Address Hotels + Resorts general manger (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 07:41:58)
Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed Riad Abi Haidar as the general manager of two premium luxury hotels under the Address Hotels + Resorts brand.
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News: Ryanair to rebrand Polish operations later this year (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 07:41:51)
Ryanair Sun, a standalone business unit of the Ryanair Group, obtained its Polish certificate at the beginning of 2018 and started operating for Polish tour-operators in summer last year.
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News: Royal Brunei Airlines expands European options with new British Airways deal (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 07:41:39)
Royal Brunei Airlines guests now have more than double the destinations in the UK and Europe to choose from, thanks to a new special prorate agreement deal with British Airways.
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News: flynas welcomes latest Airbus A320neo to fleet in Saudi Arabia (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 07:40:46)
flynas has received its second Airbus A320neo aircraft. The plane is the latest of 80 set to be delivered in an $8.5 billion deal with Airbus. This deal is the second-largest aircraft purchase deal in the Middle East and is a game changer for the air-travel industry in Saudi Arabia and the entire region.
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News: Passenger Terminal Expo to return to London this month (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-18 07:32:56)
The Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference will return to the ExCel Centre in London later this month, welcoming over 300 exhibitors to the one-of-a-kind show.
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Focus: The Top 6 Tips Social Media Influencers Do To Save Time (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-17 09:39:54)
In the not so distant past, it used to take a lot of time, effort, and money to make something or someone popular. Nowadays, fame is becoming an achievable goal—thanks to social media. Although nobody really gets famous overnight, becoming a social media influencer has now grown into an ambition that can be made into reality if a person is willing to put in the work. As they say, you get out of social media what you put into it.
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News: Full moon yoga event set for Fairmont the Palm, Dubai (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-17 05:01:15)
In line with the resorts Be Your Best brand promise, resident yoga instructor Melanie Swan, and Fairmont the Palm, will be celebrating the events third birthday with a special edition of its community event later this month.
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News: Kyo opens new location on the Pointe, Palm Jumeirah (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-16 04:54:41)
Kyo, a contemporary Japanese restaurant based in Dubai, has re-opened following its move to Palm Jumeirah. The property has taken up residence at the Pointe, moving away from the Golden Mile.
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Focus: 5 Exotic Destinations For Luxury Seekers (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-15 18:01:25)
Vacations should involve a tranquil atmosphere in order to rejuvenate ourselves from the hectic lifestyle. As the saying goes, the busiest men have the most leisure, one should make the most of it by escaping for holiday once in a while. A short period of luxury travel not only revitalizes your mind but also makes you more productive at work.
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News: Airport development accelerates positive trends in St Lucia tourism (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-15 09:43:49)
The redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s international airport is underway as the destination continues to see a positive growth trend in tourism arrivals in 2019.
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News: Marriott partners with Mercedes for upcoming F1 season (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-15 09:37:29)
For the upcoming F1 season, beginning this weekend, Marriott International is revving up and expanding its marketing partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.
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News: British nationals urged to remain vigilant following New Zealand terror attack (Breaking Travel News 2019-03-15 09:25:26)
British nationals in New Zealand have been urged to remain vigilant by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office following a terror attack in Christchurch.