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Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates: In a class of its own




Offering guests an unrivalled Alpine experience amid a world-class shopping, 
leisure, and entertainment destination, the Kempinski Hotel Mall of 
the Emirates has been recognised by the World Travel Awards as 
among the finest properties in the United Arab Emirates.





Editor’s Blog: United they fall



Following a ballot of members, the Unite union has called for 
20 days of strikes during May and June – with the spring 
half-term and May Bank Holiday hit. But could this latest industrial 
action mark the end of their long running dispute with British Airways? 
Breaking Travel News Junior Editor Chris O’Toole takes a look.



Unite to appeal against BA decision



Unite has branded a High Court decision declaring planned 
British Airways cabin crew strikes illegal “an absolute disgrace” 
and launched an appeal. The trade union will present its case 
to the Appeal Court today following a decision by Mr Justice McCombe on Monday.


World Travel Awards announces Europe nominations




Nominees for the annual World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 
have been confirmed ahead of the autumn event, 
with more than 1,000 travel brands competing for the coveted prizes. 
The winners are set to be announced at 
the Rixos Premium Belek in Antalya, Turkey, in October.