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• Focus: Tourism in Rwanda is key to saving the post-genocide country (2018-04-22 17:53:23)
  In honor of Rwanda’s tremendous efforts to persistently promote and protect her natural resources to achieve even more sustainability and conservation, Rwanda’s tourism sector has been awarded the Global Tourism Leadership Award from the World Tours and Tourism Council (WTTC).  At the World Travel Market (WTM) recently held in November 2017, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame was recognized for his dedication to Rwanda’s conservation and sustainable tourism.
• News: ATM 2018: Deputy ruler of Dubai opens 25th anniversary event (2018-04-22 13:59:50)
  Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai, officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market 2018. The event is marking its 25th anniversary this year.
• Playlists: Arabian Travel Market 2018 (2018-04-22 13:24:24)
  Arabian Travel Market is the leading, international travel event in the Middle East, unlocking business potential for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. This year ATM is celebrating 25 years and here Breaking Travel News catches up with the key players.
• News: ATM 2018: Sun Aqua unveils Sun Aqua Iru Veli, Maldives (2018-04-22 08:29:47)
  Sun Aqua is launching the third property in their portfolio; Sun Aqua Iru Veli, an exclusive resort on the island of Aluvifushi, a private island for guests only in the heart of the South Nilandhe Atoll.
• News: ATM 2018: Time Hotels reveals plans for six new properties (2018-04-22 04:54:12)
  Time Hotels has announced plans to open six new properties across the Middle East by the end of 2020.
• News: ATM 2018: Emaar reveals Rove property for Al Marjan, Ras al Khaimah (2018-04-22 04:45:10)
  Rove Hotels has announced its expansion to Ras Al Khaimah, with the first Rove hotel in the emirate in Al Marjan Island.
• News: ATM 2018: Saudia to showcase rapid transformation in Dubai (2018-04-22 04:32:17)
  Also on display will be a ‘smart model’ experience, which provides a 3D interactive tour through the brand-new Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport.
• News: ATM 2018: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to open in July (2018-04-22 04:27:27)
  Destination developer Miral has announced that the Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi indoor theme park will open its doors to the public on July 25th.
• News: ATM 2018: Quarter century of Middle Eastern hospitality celebrated in Dubai (2018-04-22 04:19:50)
  Now in its 25th year, the 2018 edition will welcome over 2,500 exhibiting companies and an expected 40,000 visitors, with over 150 countries represented, 65 national pavilions, and more than 100 new exhibitors set to make their ATM debut.
• Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: ToroVerde, Ras al Khaimah (2018-04-21 14:47:32)
  As ToroVerde, Ras al Khaimah, is recognised as the Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction by World Travel Awards, the Breaking Travel News team visit this one of a kind attraction in the most northerly of the United Arab Emirates.
• News: ATM 2018: GCC visitors to drive tourism industry in Oman (2018-04-21 10:34:52)
  Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 13 per cent between 2018 and 2021, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018. Commissioned by ATM, the Colliers International data predicts the rise will be fuelled by visitors from across the GCC, who accounted for 48 per cent of guests in 2017.
• News: ATM 2018: Hoteliers lead way in Middle Eastern hospitality (2018-04-21 10:34:46)
  Hotels will comprise a fifth of the total show area at Arabian Travel Market 2018, the largest exhibition of regional and global hotel brands in the history of the event.
• News: ATM 2018: Egypt seeks to diversify tourism markets at European growth slows (2018-04-21 10:34:40)
  Arrivals from the Middle East, North America and Africa will drive growth in Egypt’s tourism industry to 2021, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018.
• News: ATM 2018: GCC posited to welcome boom in European travellers (2018-04-21 10:34:34)
  Arrivals from Europe to the GCC will increase 17 per cent over the period 2018 to 2020, driven by extra flights, routes, competitive fares, and the rising number of mid-market hotels throughout the region, according to the latest data published ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018.
• News: ATM 2018: GCC preparing for sharp increase in Chinese visitors (2018-04-21 10:34:22)
  Chinese arrivals to the GCC will increase 21 per cent to 2021, rising to 2.5 million visitors annually, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018. Published by Colliers International, the data predicts Saudi Arabia will experience the highest proportionate increase in arrivals from China, up 35 per cent on 2016 figures.
• News: ATM 2018: Smart technology come under spotlight in Dubai (2018-04-21 10:34:16)
  A new approach to loyalty programmes and the growth of smart technology will define the hospitality industry landscape to 2022, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market.
• News: ATM 2018: Saudi tourism set to outpace regional champions (2018-04-21 10:34:11)
  Recent reforms in Saudi Arabia, not to mention widespread investment in the kingdom’s burgeoning tourism industry, will drive growth in the hospitality market of 13.5 per cent compound annual growth rate, according to a new report. That is higher than the established markets in the UAE (10.1 per cent) and Oman (11.8 per cent).
• News: ATM 2018: Luxury spa market set to grow in Dubai (2018-04-21 10:34:05)
  The number of five-star hotel spas in Dubai is on track to increase by a compound annual growth rate of 11 per cent to 2021, according to data released by Colliers International.
• News: ATM 2018: UAE continues to lead Middle East luxury sector (2018-04-21 10:33:59)
  The UAE will continue to lead the GCC’s luxury hospitality segment to 2022, with 73 per cent of existing luxury hotel stock and 61 per cent of the region’s current luxury pipeline located in the country, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018.
• News: Samara to lead Saudi-based Al Hokair Group (2018-04-20 08:33:05)
  Al Hokair Group has appointed Omar Sami Samara to the role of chief executive officer for tourism and development.
• News: Saxon Hotel to welcome new restaurant, Grei (2018-04-20 08:24:42)
  The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa has launched its brand new fine-dining restaurant, Grei, under award-winning new head chef, Candice Philip. The Scandinavian-inspired outlet – named after a Portuguese term loosely translated as “a society of people” – will open in place of the former Luke Dale Roberts X Saxon restaurant, following the former chef’s departure in March.
• News: Cathay Pacific joins Skyscanner direct booking platform (2018-04-20 08:20:42)
  Hong Kong’s home airlines, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon, continue to grow their distribution capabilities by embracing Skyscanner’s direct booking platform.
• News: Rocco Forte Hotels reveals Silversea Cruises partnership (2018-04-20 08:15:50)
  Rocco Forte Hotels and Silversea Cruises have announced a partnership that brings the two privately owned Italian heritage hospitality companies together for the first time.
• News: Marella Explorer enters drydock for refurbishment (2018-04-20 08:11:15)
  Marella Explorer, the latest addition to the Marella Cruises fleet, is now on the blocks in Cadiz, Spain as the refurbishment process begins.
• News: Le Grand Bellevue to launch luxurious wellness programme this summer (2018-04-20 08:05:39)
  Gstaad’s chicest boutique bolthole, Le Grand Bellevue, will introduce an exclusive new wild wellness experience this summer.
• News: Wyndham adds Galt House Hotel to new Trademark Collection (2018-04-20 06:48:59)
  Introducing Louisville’s hallmark charm and hospitality to Trademark Collection by Wyndham’s growing portfolio of nearly 70 global hotels, Wyndham Hotel Group recently added Kentucky’s beloved Galt House Hotel to its soft-branded hotel roster.
• Publications: Breaking Travel News Special Edition - AHIC 2018 Day 3 (2018-04-19 21:26:02)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, now in its 14th year, is the annual gathering for the Middle East’s hospitality investment community curated by global event organiser Bench Events in partnership with Meed Events. As the 2018 show enters its final day in Ras al Khaimah, Breaking Travel News here brings you all the latest news, interviews and analysis from the show.
• News: Ras al Khaimah welcomes World Travel Awards for first time (2018-04-19 21:00:10)
  Ras al Khaimah has welcomed the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony for the first time, with the best of regional hospitality recognised at the event this evening.
• News: ATM 2018: Emirates to debut new Boeing 777-300ER first class private suite (2018-04-19 11:41:09)
  Emirates will unveil its new Boeing 777-300ER first class private suite exhibit at the Arabian Travel Market. This year marks Emirates’ 25th year of partnership and commitment to ATM.
• News: WTTC links with United Nations for climate change action (2018-04-19 10:44:46)
  The World Travel & Tourism Council and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change have agreed a common agenda for climate action in the tourism sector.
• Focus: 7 Online Gaming Safety Tips (2018-04-19 08:47:48)
  Playing online games is one of the best ways to keep entertained while travelling. However, it’s important to consider online safety before immersing yourself in the world of online gaming. These 7 tips to stay safe online will help keep you protected from ill-intentioned people while you are having fun online.
• News: St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort to host World Spa Awards 2018 (2018-04-19 07:57:07)
  World Spa Awards has confirmed that its Gala Ceremony 2018 will be staged at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort on October 26th, welcoming hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region and around the world.
• News: AHIC 2018: IHG signs with Al Hokair Group for Holiday Inn expansion in Saudi Arabia (2018-04-19 06:48:36)
  InterContinental Hotels Group has signed a master development agreement with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate, Al Hokair Group. The deal will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express brand in Saudi Arabia, with a rollout of at least ten Holiday Inn Express hotels over next 15 years.
• News: AHIC 2018: RAK Hospitality Holding launches Hospitality Advisory Partners (2018-04-19 06:36:23)
  RAK Hospitality Holding has announced the evolution of its asset management subsidiary into a strategic advisory firm, Hospitality Advisory Partners.
• News: AHIC 2018: Emaar reveals plans for first Ras al Khaimah property (2018-04-19 06:26:53)
  Mohamed Alabbar, chairman of Emaar Properties, has announced the launch of the company’s first hotel and residences project in Ras Al Khaimah at the Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference 2018.
• Publications: Breaking Travel News Special Edition - AHIC 2018 Day 2 (2018-04-19 06:11:56)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, now in its 14th year, is the annual gathering for the Middle East’s hospitality investment community curated by global event organiser Bench Events in partnership with Meed Events. As the 2018 show enters its second day in Ras al Khaimah, Breaking Travel News here brings you all the latest news, interviews and analysis from the show.
• News: Pearl Rotana opens in Abu Dhabi as brand expansion continues (2018-04-19 06:11:52)
  Fortifying its pre-eminent position in Abu Dhabi’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector, Rotana has officially inaugurated the highly anticipated Pearl Rotana hotel at the popular business district, Capital Centre.
• News: AHIC 2018: Record attendance as event visits Ras al Khaimah for first time (2018-04-18 12:03:41)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 has welcomed a record number of registered delegates from the regional and global hospitality investment industry.
• News: AHIC 2018: AM:PM from STR goes live in Australia and GCC (2018-04-18 11:47:01)
  AM:PM, the new digital platform for tracking hotel supply and pipeline information from STR, is now available for Australia and Gulf Corporation Council countries.
• News: AHIC 2018: One&Only launches Urban Resorts in Dubai (2018-04-18 11:21:56)
  Kerzner International has introduced One&Only Urban Resorts. The new brand will be introduced in Dubai’s latest architectural icon, One Za’abeel, a completely original destination with revolutionary design. 
• News: AHIC 2018: Ras Al Khaimah sees strong increase in hotel occupancy for early 2018 (2018-04-18 08:04:29)
  Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced its highest hotel occupancies in a quarter, averaging 79.4 per cent in the first three months of the year.
• News: AHIC 2018: RAK Hospitality Holding reports strong increase in revenue (2018-04-18 07:00:25)
  Ras al Khaimah Hospitality Holding has reported a 17 per cent increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2018 as it continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the hospitality sector.
• News: AHIC 2018: Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi welcomes hospitality industry to Ras al Khaimah (2018-04-18 06:43:54)
  Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council member and ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has officially opened the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018. The event, taking place at the Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah until April 19th, welcomed over 800 leading hospitality figures from across the Middle East to the northern most of the United Arab Emirates.
• News: AHIC 2018: Taj Hotels expands into Saudi Arabia (2018-04-18 06:08:40)
  In a major milestone, the Indian Hotels Company has today announced its foray into the Holy City of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The move is in partnership with Umm Al Qura Development & Construction Company in the prestigious King Abdul Aziz Road project, one of the largest urban rejuvenation projects in the city of Makkah.
• News: AHIC 2018: Marriott to rapidly increase footprint in Middle East (2018-04-18 05:46:59)
  Marriott International has announced ambitious growth plans for its Middle East and Africa region following signings for more than 30 properties and over 5,000 rooms in the last 12 months.
• News: gategroup expands partnership with Air Canada (2018-04-18 05:34:14)
  gategroup has reinforced its strategic partnership with Air Canada by signing a three-year extension to the current catering contract of Gate Gourmet Canada.
• News: WTTC praises resilience among Caribbean hospitality sector (2018-04-18 05:30:16)
  In response to the impact of the 2017 hurricane season on the Caribbean’s tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council has launched a report on resilience and recovery assessing the immediate and long-term effect across the region.
• News: Passenger killed following Southwest Airlines engine failure (2018-04-18 04:37:58)
  A female passenger has been killed after an engine on a US passenger jet exploded mid-flight. Seven others needed medical treatment following the incident on board Southwest Airlines Flight 1380.
• Publications: Breaking Travel News Special Edition - AHIC 2018 Day One (2018-04-17 20:48:15)
  The opening ‘Day of Disruption’ was led by Frits van Paasschen, former CEO of Starwood and author of The Disruptor’s Feast, and featured a host of sessions aimed at challenging industry leaders to embrace change to improve their odds of success.
• Publications: Breaking Travel News Special Edition - AHIC 2018 Day 1 (2018-04-17 20:48:11)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, now in its 14th year, is the annual gathering for the Middle East’s hospitality investment community curated by global event organiser Bench Events in partnership with Meed Events. As the 2018 event gets underway in Ras al Khaimah, Breaking Travel News here brings you all the latest news, interviews and analysis from the show.
• News: World Travel Awards touches down in Ras al Khaimah ahead of Middle East Gala Ceremony (2018-04-17 15:11:33)
  World Travel Awards has arrived in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, ahead of the Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018. The glittering event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday, April 19th.
• News: Etihad Airways flies victorious Team England back home (2018-04-17 15:05:03)
  Etihad Airways has flown Team England back to the UK from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The first of many Team England flights touched down into Heathrow Terminal 4 this morning at 07:30 after flying aboard Etihad’s flagship A380 aircraft from Brisbane via Abu Dhabi.
• News: Airbus delivers first A321neo to Primera Air in Hamburg (2018-04-17 14:59:35)
  Primera Air has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo at an event in Hamburg. The event was held in the presence of Andri Már Ingólfsson, chief executive and president of Primera Travel Group, and Kimon Sotiropoulos, vice president, sales, northern and central Europe, Airbus.
• News: Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis opens its doors in Middle East (2018-04-17 14:53:26)
  Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new contemporary hotel on the banks of majestic Lake Tunis, creating a business and leisure destination with a difference in a prime area of the Tunisian capital.
• News: AHIC 2018: van Paasschen urges Middle East hospitality to wake up to disruption (2018-04-17 12:30:24)
  Frits van Paasschen has warned hoteliers in the Middle East that digital disruption is radically altering the market in which they operate. Speaking at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference he warned change is coming, whether they are prepared or not.
• Playlists: Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 (2018-04-17 10:36:44)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference provides a unique insights into modern leadership, forward-thinking investment and new operating models via a stellar line-up of speakers confirmed for the annual gathering for the Middle East’s hospitality investment community. Here Breaking Travel News talks to the key players at the event in Ras al Khaimah.
• News: Marriott International to merge loyalty schemes in August (2018-04-17 07:53:28)
  Marriott International has announced it will introduce one set of unified benefits across Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest for its members in August.
• News: AHIC 2018: Reality of hotel investment risks to come under spotlight (2018-04-17 07:42:16)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 will offer strategic insights to the principles of hotel investment, development and construction; showcase regional and global hospitality projects with live investment opportunities; and provide more networking events than ever before.
• News: AHIC 2018: Significant opportunities for Middle East investment (2018-04-17 07:34:07)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 is forecasting significant opportunities for hotel investors targeting the Middle East in light of new data from MEED Projects, which predicts that more than US$14 billion worth of hotel construction contracts will be awarded in 2018.
• News: Costa Rica welcomes opening of new Convention Centre (2018-04-17 07:33:40)
  The Costa Rica Convention Centre has just opened its doors – a futuristic and sustainable 15,600-square-metre space located just ten kilometres away from the capital city of San José.
• News: AHIC 2018: Day of Disruption to kick of Ras al Khaimah event (2018-04-17 07:21:59)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference will kick off with a Day of Disruption, designed to shake-up traditional ways of thinking and bring insight to the hospitality investment industry from forward thinkers operating in various sectors, from cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies to marketing and motorsports.
• News: AHIC 2018: Day of Disruption to kick off Ras al Khaimah event (2018-04-17 07:21:10)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference will kick off with a Day off Disruption, designed to shake-up traditional ways of thinking and bring insight to the hospitality investment industry from forward thinkers operating in various sectors, from cybersecurity and cryptocurrencies to marketing and motorsports.
• News: Eurowings launches low-cost flights from Munich (2018-04-17 07:15:44)
  Eurowings has launched its low-cost long-haul services from Munich. The first long-haul flight took off this Monday heading for Las Vegas.
• News: Eurostar reports record passenger numbers for first quarter (2018-04-17 07:10:44)
  Eurostar has reported a strong performance in the first quarter of 2018 with record quarter one passenger volumes. Sales revenues grew by nine per cent year-on-year, up to £253 million in 2018 from £232 million last year, while passenger numbers increased by four per cent to 2.36 million. 
• News: Eurostar reports record passenger number for first quarter (2018-04-17 07:10:15)
  Eurostar has reported a strong performance in the first quarter of 2018 with record quarter one passenger volumes. Sales revenues grew by nine per cent year-on-year, up to £253 million in 2018 from £232 million last year, while passenger numbers increased by four per cent to 2.36 million. 
• News: Diageo reveals £150m investment in Scotch whisky tourism (2018-04-17 06:55:16)
  Diageo has announced a £150 million investment, over three years, to transform its Scotch whisky visitor experiences in the biggest concerted programme ever seen in Scotland’s whisky tourism sector.
• News: Hotel Indigo Gibraltar opens to first guests (2018-04-17 06:44:09)
  InterContinental Hotels Group has revealed the signing of Hotel Indigo Gibraltar under a franchise agreement with property developers, Roquebrook. Often considered a home away from home for the British, Gibraltar offers guests a slice of British culture on Spain’s southern coast.
• News: AHIC 2018: Modern leaders, forward-thinking investors and bold hoteliers to take centre-stage (2018-04-16 11:46:20)
  The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 will provide unique insights into modern leadership, forward-thinking investment and new operating models via a stellar line-up of speakers confirmed for the annual gathering for the Middle East’s hospitality investment community.
• News: Arabian Hotel Investment Conference to welcome Ranulph Fiennes (2018-04-16 11:46:00)
  Organisers at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference have announced the event will welcome the legendary Sir Ranulph Fiennes on Thursday April 19th. The intrepid explorer completes the stellar line-up of speakers at the annual gathering for the world’s hospitality investment community.
• News: airBaltic sees strong growth in passenger numbers for early 2018 (2018-04-16 11:28:36)
  airBaltic transported 729,897 passengers in the first quarter of 2018, or 24 per cent more than in the same period last year.
• News: New Road Hotel opens in Whitechapel, London (2018-04-16 11:20:17)
  The hotly anticipated New Road Hotel has opened its doors to guests in time for the spring season.
• News: NYC & Company welcomes new low-cost flights from UK (2018-04-16 11:15:59)
  With new affordable flight options, NYC & Company, New York City’s destination marketing organisation, is inviting travellers to discover the value of a visit to New York City this year.
• News: Niyama Private Islands to welcome first private jets (2018-04-16 09:32:06)
  Niyama Private Islands have become accessible via private jet for the first time. The news follows the opening of Dhaalu Airport in November, which is a mere ten minutes by speedboat from the hotel.
• News: flydubai touches down at Kinshasa International Airport, Congo (2018-04-16 07:17:02)
  flydubai is the first national carrier for the UAE to create direct air links to the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, and with the start of the service sees its comprehensive network in Africa grow to 13 destinations in ten countries.
• News: UK arrivals drive tourism sector in Mauritius (2018-04-16 07:09:30)
  The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority has announced a nine per cent increase in visitor arrivals from the UK market for the first quarter of 2018.
• News: Aegean reports increase in passengers as Greece seeks to become year round destination (2018-04-16 07:05:07)
  Aegean has reported a 12 per cent growth in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2018, welcoming 2.4 million passengers on board its flights.
• News: Carnival debuts new St. Maarten shore excursion (2018-04-16 06:54:10)
  Carnival Corporation has welcomed the official grand opening of Rainforest Adventure’s Rockland Estate eco-park attraction in St. Maarten.
• News: Vietnam Airlines continues fleet expansion with Airbus A350 arrival (2018-04-16 06:25:08)
  Vietnam Airlines has received its 12th Airbus A350 aircraft. This is the first A350 aircraft in the world to showcase the SkyTeam livery with Vietnam Airlines logo on the fuselage.
• News: Clarke appointed head chef at No.15 Great Pulteney (2018-04-16 05:12:40)
  No.15 Great Pulteney has announced the appointment of Oliver Clarke as head chef. The 30-year-old brings his enthusiasm for great-tasting, simple food done well and locally-sourced ingredients to No.15 Great Pulteney, fresh from his most recent role as sous chef at the Abbey Hotel, Bath.

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