Before March 2020, everything was moving at a faster pace. It was as if everyone across the world was brimming with ideas related to technological advances, market disruptions, and actionable marketing tactics. But then the wave of the coronavirus hit us hard. The world economy hit its lowest point. Everyone was asked to stay inside […]
For years, Kenya has consistently been voted as a leading destination that offers unique and unrivaled travel experiences. This East African country was recently named Africa’s leading tourist destination during the 2020 World Travel Awards (WTA). With the country managing to scoop such coveted awards, it is beyond doubt, a top safari destination, one that […]
Sara Al Marghalani looks back at her career to date, starting out in the tourism and hospitality industry before Vision 2030 emerged as a driving force for change, and looks ahead to her new role at the Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), one in which she is helping to deliver the most ambitious regenerative tourism […]
We all know that in most parts of the world, traveling with cannabis in your possession is illegal. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume the same is true for CBD — however, that’s not the case. If you’re planning a trip and you’re worried about being able to take your CBD with you, keep reading. […]
When it opens later this year, Banyan Tree Doha will become the first urban, luxury resort in Qatar and a leader in the wider Middle East market. It is also the first property developed under the Banyan Tree-Accor strategic partnership. Located in the heart of Msheireb, the resort sits within the Doha Oasis project, a […]
Bartlomiej Mart, general manager at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh tells Breaking Travel News how he has reshaped operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Breaking Travel News: What operational changes have you implemented at Ascott in order to continue operating through the pandemic? Bartlomiej Mart: As part of the prestigious Ascott portfolio, we at Ascott […]
Breaking Travel News talks to Michal Smejc, general manager at Velaa Private Island in the Maldives, about the destination’s extensive health and safety programme, which has enabled it to continue operating since emerging from lockdown last July. BTN: Maldives re-opened to tourism in July. What operational changes have you implemented at Velaa Private Island in […]
Paresh Parihar, chief executive at Qtech Software, tells Breaking Travel News how he is leveraging technology to tackle the challenges set by Covid-19, while also sharing his thoughts on new travel trends. Breaking Travel News: What is the Qtech Software business model, and what changes in the way you operate have you had to implement […]
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Breaking Travel News here talks to Elie Farhat, general manager, Telal Resort Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, about his resort’s inspirational approach to the challenges set by Covid-19, and his upbeat prognosis for the future. Breaking Travel News: What operational changes have you implemented at Telal Resort Al Ain in order to continue operating through […]