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Set against the stunning backdrop of UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, InterContinental Halong Bay Resort is poised to redefine luxury travel in northern Vietnam. At the helm is Jesper Larson, a seasoned Danish hotelier with over 25 years of international experience across Europe and Asia.
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Getting to Know: Jesper Larsen, General Manager, Intercontinental Halong Bay Resort

By Richard Alvin · October 1, 2025
 Overlooking the Mediterranean in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic coastal cities, The David Kempinski Tel Aviv brings European heritage, Israeli spirit, and world-class service together under one roof.
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Getting to Know: Guy Klaiman, General Manager, The David Kempinski Tel Aviv

By Richard Alvin · September 29, 2025
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Top Bleisure Hotels and Resorts in Southeast Asia

By Richard Alvin · September 26, 2025
 British Airways cancels Larnaca service after drone strike near RAF Akrotiri, as easyJet withdraws Cyprus flights and airlines review regional operations.
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Can airlines really decarbonise by 2050

By Richard Alvin · August 24, 2025
 Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive, Shai Weiss, explains to Richard Alvin how he has steered the airline from crisis to profit with a bold new focus on premium travel, seamless tech and a reimagined loyalty scheme that rewards even the once-a-year business traveller.
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From premium bubbles to bleisure blends: how Virgin is rethinking corporate loyalty

By Richard Alvin · August 20, 2025
 The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed a landmark year for Saudi Arabia’s Travel & Tourism sector, which has set new records in GDP contribution, job creation, and visitor spending.
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Saudi tourism body launches summer discounts on hotels, activities and transport

By Richard Alvin · August 13, 2025
 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts Donald Trump’s re-election will cut global air fares by reversing net-zero efforts and boosting US oil output.
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Ryanair flies record 20.7 million passengers in July despite French strike disruption

By Richard Alvin · August 5, 2025
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Getting to know: Andy Roger, Resort Director at Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort

By Richard Alvin · August 5, 2025
 On the edge of London’s vibrant East End, where street art meets skyscrapers, Hyatt Place London City East is redefining what a modern business hotel can be.
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Getting to Know: Pino Dispinseri, General Manager of Hyatt Place London City East

By Richard Alvin · August 5, 2025
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First hotel workers’ strike in 46 years as Radisson Blu housekeepers and Draughts bar staff walk out

By Richard Alvin · August 4, 2025
 Steeped in heritage and set within the rolling countryside of Somerset, Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House is a Grade II listed estate with a story as rich as its design.
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Getting to Know: Imran Mannan, General Manager, Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House

By Richard Alvin · August 4, 2025
 Tucked within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a destination where wellness, design, and oceanfront tranquillity converge.
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Getting to know: Vijay Kumar, general manager, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

By Richard Alvin · July 25, 2025