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• Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Phan The Thang, general manager, UK, Vietnam Airlines (2018-11-14 11:38:08)
  Having been recognised as the World’s Leading Cultural Airline by the World Travel Awards, unveiled a host of new routes and welcomed the new Boeing Dreamliner 787-9 to the fleet, there is plenty to discuss as Breaking Travel News sits down with Phan The Thang, general manager for Vietnam Airlines in the UK
• News: Kitzbühel prepares to welcome return of World Ski Awards (2018-11-14 10:46:02)
  The leading figureheads, decision-makers and innovators of the ski industry are heading to the legendary Austrian resort of Kitzbühel for the World Ski Awards 2018.
• News: Modena by Fraser Buriram opens in Thailand (2018-11-14 10:40:33)
  It is among the first international hotel brands to open its doors in the scenic Buriram Province, offering travellers a myriad of amenities in the heart of Thailand’s fast emerging sports capital, also known for its cultural significance.
• News: Which? savages UK rail complaints systems (2018-11-14 10:31:37)
  Britain’s broken rail complaints system has led to train companies failing to deal with passenger concerns effectively and is even failing to treat customers with basic courtesy, new analysis from Which? reveals.
• News: Pavilions Himalayas Lake View to open in Nepal (2018-11-14 10:03:51)
  Boutique hotel group the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the Pavilions Himalayas Lake View - the first luxury tented eco villas of their kind in Nepal.
• News: Hotelbeds to acquire HolidayTaxis Group to expand ancillary offering (2018-11-14 09:54:08)
  The acquisition will further complement the existing portfolio of content offered by the bedbank and reinforces the company’s commitment to growth in the rapidly expanding ancillary distribution space.
• Focus: A Few Tips for Taking a Driving Tour of Iceland (2018-11-14 09:43:25)
  Iceland conjures images of a foreboding landscape and perpetual winter. In Iceland, you can watch the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). There are quaint fishing villages, burning ice, glaciers, mountain landscapes, deserts with water running through them, geysers, and more.
• News: Prince Akatoki brand to debut in London following Arch Hotel acquisition (2018-11-14 09:42:01)
  StayWell Holdings and Prince Hotels have announced the acquisition of The Arch Hotel London. The property is in Great Cumberland Place, near Marble Arch and Marylebone.
• News: School holidays drive Stansted to record October passenger figures (2018-11-14 09:38:14)
  London Stansted has recorded its busiest ever October as over 2.5 million passengers used the airport, an increase of 8.8 per cent on last year.
• News: Wizz Air launches London Luton-Kharkiv connections (2018-11-14 09:33:38)
  The new service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and connects UK passengers to one of Ukraine’s major cultural and scientific hubs.
• News: Yotel Porto to open next year in Portugal (2018-11-14 09:29:16)
  The hotel will be located on Rua de Gonçalo Cristóvão, in the heart of the traditional centre of Porto, adjacent to the city’s business district, Rua de Santa Catarina.
• News: Eva Air signs Air New Zealand codeshare partnership (2018-11-14 08:54:06)
  Passengers of the two Star Alliance members will have access to codeshare options operated by Eva Air from Taipei to major destinations in Japan and South Korea.
• News: Flybe puts itself up for sale in tough market (2018-11-14 08:35:55)
  The board of Flybe Group has begun a “comprehensive review” of the company’s strategic options as it looks to overcome the current challenges facing the airline industry.
• Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: The Nai Harn, Phuket, Thailand (2018-11-14 01:10:50)
  Following a meticulous, 18-month renovation, The Nai Harn offers the largest sea facing hotel rooms on the island, and is equipped more than ever to offer the highest-standard luxury service from one of the island’s most-coveted locations. Here Josephine Perez finds out more for Breaking Travel News
• News: The Golden Hinde in London set to be transformed into cocktail bar (2018-11-13 15:19:53)
  Pirates of the Hidden Spirit, the world’s first immersive cocktail experience, is set to debut in London on an authentic 16th century pirate ship.
• News: TripAdvisor overhauls offering with new community focus (2018-11-13 15:09:37)
  The new TripAdvisor seeks to transform travel by becoming the one place online that allows consumers to effortlessly discover, save and share great recommendations when planning a trip.
• News: Rocco Forte Hotels signs latest Italian property (2018-11-13 15:00:20)
  Rocco Forte Hotels has announced its latest new property of the year following the signing of an agreement to acquire Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, in Palermo, Sicily.
• News: Lisbon to welcome World Travel Awards Grand Final 2018 (2018-11-13 14:50:20)
  Portuguese capital Lisbon is reinforcing its standing as a world-class tourism destination as it steps up to host the most important night of the year for the global travel industry.
• News: Palazzo Volpi in Venice becomes Palazzo Cristo (2018-11-13 10:10:30)
  Anna Covre and Frederic Tubau, owners of Palazzo Volpi in Venice, have announced that the property has changed its name to Palazzo Cristo.
• News: Air Europa expands Boeing Dreamliner order (2018-11-13 10:03:34)
  In a major $3.5 billion investment in new aircraft announced in 2015 the target was for 22 Dreamliner aircraft to be delivered by 2022 – this has now been increased to 27 Dreamliners by 2022.
• News: Zafiro Hotels launches in the Balearic Islands (2018-11-13 09:54:49)
  A new hotel brand set in the heart of the Balearics, family-run Zafiro Hotels, has re-invented itself with a fresh look and a new ‘freedom of choice’ approach.
• News: BlaBlaCar acquires Ouibus for €101m to offer bus services (2018-11-13 09:33:49)
  BlaBlaCar has made an offer to acquire Ouibus, a subsidiary of SNCF and market-leading French bus operator. The move will allow BlaBlaCar to broaden, for the first time, its mobility offer beyond carpooling.
• News: Reverb by Hard Rock to take company into new sector (2018-11-13 09:26:35)
  Hard Rock International has announced Reverb by Hard Rock – the brand’s entrance into the select service hotel category. The new collection of music-centric hotels will be designed as contemporary hubs where modern music lovers can connect and create.
• News: AviaDev to return to Cape Town in early 2019 (2018-11-13 09:22:15)
  Since inception, AviaDev has been the catalyst for partnerships including notably the Kigali-Harare-Cape Town route that has been served by RwandAir since May.
• News: Scenic Eclipse further delayed following shipyard strikes (2018-11-13 09:19:26)
  Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has been forced to delay the launch of its first ocean-going ship for a second time. The company blamed the “continuing financial issues” at the Uljanik shipyard in Pula, Croatia, pointing in particular to a strike by specialist engine and systems commissioning workers.
• News: Wilson appointed to lead easyJet Holidays (2018-11-13 09:13:31)
  easyJet has announced that Garry Wilson has joined the company as chief executive of its holiday’s business and a member of the airline management board.
• Playlists: Breaking Travel News: Reports (2018-11-13 09:00:57)
  Reporting from some of the world’s most exciting tourism destinations and speaking to the people who matter, Breaking Travel News’ journalists here bring viewers everything they need to know about the fast moving hospitality industry.
• News: Six Senses Maxwell opens in Singapore (2018-11-13 08:55:51)
  Six Senses Maxwell is the second of two heritage buildings that together form Six Senses Singapore.
• News: British Airways launches London City services to Rome (2018-11-13 08:48:16)
  The year-round service is the fourth Italian city to be served by British Airways direct from the Docklands and will operate every day except Saturday.
• News: Flynas welcomes first A320neo to fleet in Saudi Arabia (2018-11-13 08:46:20)
  The A320neo, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will support Flynas’ expansion plans while providing greater operational efficiency and passenger comfort.
• News: Argentina makes play for eco-tourism market in South America (2018-11-13 08:45:57)
  Delegates from the secretariat of state for tourism in Argentina have announced a new development strategy to drive sustainable tourism in the country.
• Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Ralph Radtke, general manager, Çırağan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul (2018-11-12 12:03:48)
  Ralph Radtke, general manager of the iconic Çırağan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, here sits down with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole to discuss the hotel, the hospitality market in Turkey and reflect on his legacy after 45 years at the top of the industry
• Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Three reasons why Portugal is the world’s best golf destination (2018-11-12 11:24:37)
  Over the last 25 years, Jordan Fuller has helped countless golfers improve their game. Here he talks Breaking Travel News through the allure of Portugal after the country was honoured by the World Golf Awards
• Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: dusitD2 Chiang Mai, Thailand (2018-11-12 10:48:55)
  Just off the famous Chang Klan Road in the heart of Chiang Mai’s city centre, dusitD2 Chiang Mai is surrounded by the city’s bustling night bazaar, restaurants and entertainment. Here Josephine Perez visits for Breaking Travel News
• News: Ras Al Khaimah launches latest adventure tourism development (2018-11-12 10:11:45)
  Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced the start of construction on a flagship adventure tourism product. The Jebel Jais zipline tour will be located at the Toroverde Adventure Park on the United Arab Emirates’ highest mountain.
• News: Brown takes over leadership of Marriott in Europe (2018-11-12 09:56:32)
  Marriott International has announced that Liam Brown will take on the role of president and managing director of Europe, a division within Marriott International that encompasses the United Kingdom, Ireland and continental Europe.
• News: Tibble to lead Como Hospitality in the Americas (2018-11-12 09:51:10)
  In this role, Tibble will be based in the Turks & Caicos, overseeing Como Parrot Cay, as well as sister property Como Metropolitan Miami Beach in Florida.
• News: UNWTO highlights growing value of GCC travellers in new report (2018-11-12 09:44:00)
  A new report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the European Travel Commission has revealed that outbound tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council has grown strongly in recent years, with international tourism expenditure surpassing US$60 billion in 2017.
• News: Vietjet launches new Hanoi-Osaka flights (2018-11-12 09:35:41)
  Vietjet has officially welcomed its first flight connecting Hanoi and Osaka, Japan, at Kansai International Airport. The latest route for the airline connects the two cities of culture and tourism while meeting the travelling demands of both tourists and locals.
• News: Aqua Expeditions set for expansion following Bison investment (2018-11-12 09:19:50)
  The news was announced in Singapore by Francesco Galli Zugaro, chief executive of the company he founded ten years ago with high-end luxury cruises on the Peruvian Amazon.
• News: Record passenger numbers for London airports (2018-11-12 09:11:12)
  Heathrow has reported strong passenger growth for October, up 4.4 per cent on the same month last year. At the same time, London Gatwick has announced that the airport has achieved over four million passengers in the month of October for the first time ever.
• News: Etihad celebrates 15th birthday with human mosaic (2018-11-12 09:03:15)
  More than 400 employees from the Etihad Airways Engineering and Etihad Technical teams have gathered together to celebrate the 15th birthday of the Abu Dhabi flag-carrier.
• News: Spirit Airlines launches new Orlando-St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, flight (2018-11-12 08:29:45)
  US Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp has welcomed the inaugural Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to St. Thomas on touchdown.
• News: Generator launches new GenFriends app to travellers (2018-11-12 08:24:16)
  The app will offer exciting features such as exclusive deals and discounts on accommodation and food and beverage across all 14 Generator properties, room access capabilities, as well as a new social networking platform for like-minded guests to connect with while staying at Generator properties.
• News: Ramada showcases wine offering with new initiative (2018-11-12 08:10:10)
  Whether travellers are venturing to the edge of the earth, or simply to the edge of town, Ramada has invited them to Say Hello to Red.
• News: Meliá Hotels sees revenues fall over summer (2018-11-09 10:25:00)
  The company generated revenues of €1,414 million up to September, lower than in the same period in 2017 due to the significant number of hotels under renovation and in the process of opening throughout the year.
• Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort (2018-11-09 10:03:15)
  Thoughtfully designed for families, couples and individuals alike, InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort features an exclusive beachfront, six restaurants and bars, 459 luxuriously appointed rooms, suites, and villas, as well as state-of-the-art meeting facilities. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour
• News: Ryanair strikes deals with four European cabin crew unions (2018-11-09 09:51:54)
  Ryanair has signed collective labour agreements with unions in Germany, Italy, Sweden and Greece.
• News: Europcar continues transformation with strong third quarter (2018-11-09 09:40:33)
  Europcar Mobility Group has announced revenue of €989 million for the third quarter of 2018. The figure is up 25 per cent at constant exchange rates, with 2.6 per cent pro-forma growth.
• News: Southampton begins expansion at Ocean Cruise Terminal (2018-11-09 09:39:30)
  Construction work has begun to upgrade Ocean Cruise Terminal at the Port of Southampton, to support continued growth in the cruise sector. Representatives from ABP, Carnival UK and contractors, Graham, came together to mark the start of main construction work for this major investment at Ocean Terminal.
• News: Hurtigruten sends MS Richard to drydock for upgrade (2018-11-09 09:39:15)
  The single largest upgrade project in Hurtigruten’s history has seen the MS Richard enter the drydock at Norway’s Fosen Yard for a one-month full overhaul.
• News: Bombardier announces dramatic restructuring, cuts 5,000 jobs worldwide (2018-11-09 09:31:59)
  Bombardier will sell the Q Series aircraft program for $800 million to a wholly owned subsidiary of Longview Aviation Capital Corporation. At the same time, the Canada-based company said the de Havilland trademark would go to CAE for $300 million.
• News: Turkish Airlines to launch new London-Ankara connections (2018-11-09 09:16:35)
  Turkish Airlines will be operating the only direct flight from London Gatwick to Ankara, Turkey, from January 9th. Flights will depart from London Gatwick and will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• News: Ramada by Wyndham Halong Bay View to open in Vietnam in 2020 (2018-11-09 09:09:47)
  Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2020, Ramada by Wyndham Halong Bay View will be in the heart of Halong City’s main tourist area, overlooking the breath-taking island scenery of Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• News: Vueling Holidays launches in partnership with Expedia Partner Solutions (2018-11-09 09:04:59)
  In an exclusive agreement, Vueling Holidays, powered by Expedia’s white-labelled online template, gives travellers access to flight and hotel package deals, including Expedia Group’s global supply of more than 500,000 accommodations in over 25,000 destinations worldwide.
• News: Vueling Holidays launches in partnership with Expedia (2018-11-09 09:04:57)
  In an exclusive agreement, Vueling Holidays, powered by Expedia’s white-labelled online template, gives travellers access to flight and hotel package deals, including Expedia Group’s global supply of more than 500,000 accommodations in over 25,000 destinations worldwide.
• Focus: 5 Tips to Traveling To Cabo San Lucas (2018-11-09 07:40:29)
  Cabo San Lucas is a resort city at the tip of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. This resort city ranks highly as one of the top five tourist destinations in Mexico. The attractions in this city include its weather, beaches, scenery, and marine life. For example, Cabo San Lucas hosts an offshore game-fishing tournament worldwide. The city is also famous for scuba diving and fishing. Making the most of this holiday destination is possible if you follow these 5 tips to traveling to Cabo San Lucas.
• News: Vietnam to welcome inaugural F1 Grand Prix in 2020 (2018-11-09 06:18:14)
  The event, expected to provide a tremendous boost to the already thriving tourism sector in the country, will take place on a new street circuit set to be built in the capital city of Hanoi.
• Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Centara Grand at CentralWorld (2018-11-08 14:35:56)
  Arriving in Bangkok at the beginning of a tour of Thailand, Josephine Perez here revels in the panoramic delights of the Centara Grand at CentralWorld
• News: Chalet On The Rocks joins Chamonix scene ahead of winter ski season (2018-11-08 11:18:09)
  Steering away from the traditional log-cabin look and aiming for the fashionable ski-set, Chalet On The Rocks was created by Cedric Hanisch.
• News: Amadeus reports strong financial performance for early 2018 (2018-11-08 10:04:48)
  The tech giant achieved an adjusted profit of €887 million over the first nine months of the year, growth of 5.1 per cent compared to the same period last year.
• News: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve reaches latest milestone (2018-11-08 09:47:47)
  With the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve project, MSC Cruises is transforming a former industrial sand extraction site into a flourishing marine reserve and private island destination exclusively for its guests.
• News: Ras Al Khaimah rolls out new global ad campaign (2018-11-08 09:32:22)
  The campaign made its global debut as the Emirate looks to capitalise on increasing visitor interest from the UK and other international markets by highlighting the hidden gems, diverse attractions and adventure Ras Al Khaimah has to offer.
• News: Airbus A330-800 takes off on maiden test flight (2018-11-08 09:22:08)
  The first A330-800 has taken off at Blagnac in Toulouse for its maiden flight over south-western France. The aircraft, MSN1888, will perform the dedicated flight-physics tests required for this variant.
• News: Rising fuel prices slow airline passenger growth in September (2018-11-08 09:08:08)
  The International Air Transport Association has announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs) rose 5.5 per cent compared to the same month in 2017.
• News: Iberostar Fontana di Trevi set for launch in 2019 (2018-11-08 09:02:57)
  Next year will see the opening of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the centre of Rome, the Iberostar Fontana di Trevi. The company has set its sights on Italy to boost its city hotels segment with this five-star boutique hotel.
• News: Eurostar reports record sales revenue for third quarter (2018-11-08 08:57:11)
  Passenger numbers were up by 12 per cent compared with the previous year, rising to three million for the period, while sales revenues grew by 17 per cent to £247 million.
• News: Bradford to lead Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing (2018-11-08 08:53:16)
  Braford brings more than 17 years of hotel management experience with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to the project.
• News: Air Transat joins Worldwide by easyJet (2018-11-08 08:42:09)
  Travellers arriving at London Gatwick airport from 78 cities in Europe and Africa will now have access to even more connecting flights to Canada with Air Transat thanks to the Worldwide by easyJet platform.
• News: Ryanair launches new Malta-Jordan connection (2018-11-08 08:39:31)
  The airline hopes its combined operations out of Valetta will deliver 3.1 million customers next year, an increase of 15 per cent on 2018 figures.
• News: Air Astana to launch low-cost airline, FlyArystan (2018-11-07 15:35:52)
  Air Astana will launch a low-cost airline in the first half of 2019, to be called FlyArystan. It will operate a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft configured to an all-economy class of 180 seats.
• News: World Travel & Tourism Council heads to Seville for Global Summit 2019 (2018-11-07 11:27:14)
  The World Travel & Tourism Council 2019 Global Summit will take place in Seville, Spain, on April 3rd-4th and will be hosted by Ayuntamiento of Seville, Turismo Andaluz and Turespaña.
• News: Rising fuel prices see profit forecasts cut at Wizz Air (2018-11-07 10:16:56)
  Wizz Air has become the latest carrier to be hit by the rising price of fuel, downgrading its forecast for full-year profits. The European carrier also pointed to a summer marred by air traffic control strikes and congested airports for the cut.
• News: Chensukitphanit takes up corporate director role with Centara (2018-11-07 08:39:00)
  Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Saranya Chensukitphanit as corporate director of training and talent development.
• News: Carnival Corporation Chinese joint venture to launch this week (2018-11-07 07:40:19)
  Carnival Corporation has announced that its cruise joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation will launch this week under the name CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping.
• News: Radisson Blu Hotel Niamey, Niger, to open in 2019 (2018-11-07 07:30:44)
  The Radisson Blu Hotel Niamey, Niger, will be ideally positioned in the city centre, surrounded by the Presidential Palace, the National Hospital and the City Hall.
• News: Finnair to introduce premium economy cabin from 2021 (2018-11-07 07:27:31)
  Finnish flag-carrier Finnair is to introduce a new premium economy cabin for customers as part of a major investment in on-board improvements.
• News: El AL Israel Airlines to launch Manchester connection next spring (2018-11-07 07:22:36)
  The announcement was made by Michael Strassburger, EL AL Israel Airlines vice president commercial and industry affairs, together with Amir Halevi, director general of Israel Ministry of Tourism.
• News: Air New Zealand receives first A321neo from Airbus (2018-11-07 07:18:05)
  Air New Zealand has become a new operator of the A321neo, following the delivery of its first aircraft. In total, Air New Zealand will acquire 20 A320neo Family aircraft.
• News: GlobalBeacon goes live with Qatar Airways (2018-11-07 07:16:39)
  Qatar Airways has become the launch customer for GlobalBeacon, a product solution created by FlightAware and Aireon that provides the airline with global, real-time flight tracking.
• News: Virgin Holidays welcomes spa to new UK travel agent (2018-11-07 01:20:32)
  Virgin Holidays has once more revolutionised its retail experience by opening the first-ever travel agent to feature an operational spa.

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