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News: W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island opens to first guests (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 16:11:09)
The new opening is the latest incarnation of the hotel, which originally opened under the Viceroy flag and has moved through a number of operators since debuting in 2009.
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News: Hays Travel creates 1,500 new jobs (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 16:02:35)
The roles, which are available now, include 200 new posts at the company’s head office in Sunderland, north-east England, and 500 jobs handling foreign currency in each of the new Hays Travel stores around the UK.
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Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Tourism in Bahrain (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 13:44:51)
In an increasingly competitive region, Bahrain is working to stake out a position in the hospitality sector. Here Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, visits the only island destination in the Middle East to discover what remains to be done
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News: Montandon to lead Four Seasons Resort, the Nam Hai, Hoi An (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 09:33:16)
Four Seasons Resort, the Nam Hai, Hoi An has announced the appointment of Blaise Montandon to the position of general manager. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing the resort operations of 100 luxurious seaside villas.
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News: TAP to launch two new North America routes in 2020 (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 09:28:48)
The Portuguese flag-carrier will offer new departures to Maceió in Brazil and Montreal in Canada, as the airline continues to build its transatlantic operations.
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News: Fusion unveils planes to triple Vietnam operations (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 09:02:29)
Fusion is expanding its Vietnam’s presence by tripling the number of properties in the Land of the Blue Dragon. Over the next three years, the wellness specialists will launch ten new hotels and resorts, representing 1,385 rooms and private villas, suites and apartments.
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News: Gulf Air signs SpiceJet cooperation agreement (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 08:55:48)
Gulf Air and SpiceJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore greater cooperation between the two airlines. The deal will include an interline and codeshare agreement, as well as coordination of cargo services, engineering and pilot training.
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News: Hudson to lead Matetsi Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 07:54:43)
Jonathan Hudson has been appointed general manager at Matetsi Victoria Falls. Hudson will take over from Franco Rienzo, who has been general manager of the property for the past two and a half years, on December 1st.
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News: Secrets Resorts to open second European location next month (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 07:14:09)
AMResorts it will bring the second Secrets Resorts & Spas-branded property to Europe with Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa.
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News: Hertz adds Mini to British collection (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 06:41:23)
Hertz has added the Mini Cooper, the Mini One and the Mini Countryman to its British Collection. To launch the expansion, Hertz has asked the vehicle wrapping company Yannimize to “dress up” some of its Mini cars in vinyl, featuring three eye-catching designs.
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News: Nakheel Mall to open ahead of United Arab Emirates’ national day (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 00:35:44)
The new centrepiece of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, the AED1.2 billion mall has five retail levels with more than 300 shops, restaurants, entertainment outlets and services.
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News: Nakheel Mall to open ahead of United Arab Emirates national day (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-21 00:35:30)
The new centrepiece of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, the AED1.2 billion mall has five retail levels with more than 300 shops, restaurants, entertainment outlets and services.
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Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: the Merchant House, Bahrain (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 13:00:51)
With 46 beautifully appointed suites, the Merchant House features a unique collection of contemporary work by well-established Bahraini and international artists. Here Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, visits the only luxury boutique hotel in Bahrain to find out more
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News: Schram appointed chief executive with Norwegian (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 11:25:45)
Jacob Schram has been selected as the new chief executive of low-cost carrier Norwegian. Geir Karlsen, who has led the airline on an interim basis following the surprise departure of Bjørn Kjos in July, will continue in the role of chief financial officer and deputy chief executive.
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News: New names added to line-up for Luvya festival at Five Palm Jumeriah (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 11:19:17)
The event, which will take place at the hotel from December 12th-14th, will now welcome the record-breaking DJs and producers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike.
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News: British Airways to fly 787-10 Dreamliner to Atlanta from February (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 10:13:36)
British Airways has announced that it will take delivery of its first 787-10 Dreamliner in January. The flag-carrier also revealed the plane’s first route will be to Atlanta in February.
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News: Mandarin Oriental signs on for Tel Aviv property (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 09:29:13)
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new hotel and residential project in Tel Aviv. The project is scheduled to open at the end of 2023, with the group becoming the first luxury hospitality brand to enter the city.
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News: NATS extends ministry of defence partnership (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 09:27:41)
The deal will allow civilian and military air traffic controllers to continue to work side by side at the Swanwick Control Centre in Hampshire, ensuring safe and efficient collaboration and coordination within UK airspace.
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News: Maldives puts niche markets at centre of 2020 tourism strategy (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 09:12:26)
The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation has announced a new tourism strategy for 2020. The plan includes a stronger focus on promoting the rich culture of the destination, as well as developing niche markets such as MICE, culture and sports tourism.
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News: Maldives unveils 2020 tourism strategy (Breaking Travel News 2019-11-20 09:12:07)
The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation has announced a new tourism strategy for 2020. The plan includes a stronger focus on promoting the rich culture of the destination, as well as developing niche markets such as MICE, culture and sports tourism.