Business Franchise Heats up in Spain

Ever wanted to sell up and leave Old Blighty?

Ever dreamt about the beautiful weather and the stunning landscape of Spain? Well, if that’s the case then the B-Met franchise may be just the thing for you.

Established by Michael and Wendy McGinty in 2006, B-Met is a airport transfer business and travel franchise that services the very busy Malaga airport. The company is now looking to expand beyond its existing territory and establish itself as a national brand in Spain by franchising.

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Travel Franchise Sells 100th Franchise

Online travel franchise website, MyDestinationInfo.com, today celebrated a landmark occasion with the sale of its 100th franchise.

Hong Kong is the latest addition to the global network of travel guides, marking a major milestone for the business which was founded in 2006 with a budget of £600 and now has an annual turnover of over £1.5 million which is forecast to rise to £5 million by the end of the current financial year.

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MyDestinationInfo.com Wins UK Trade & Investment Award

MyDestinationInfo.com has won a fiercely contested competition, run by UK Trade & Investment, for the ‘London Young Exporter of 2010’ for companies run by entrepreneurs under 30.

The travel franchise states: “We expect this award to create a lot buzz for MyDestinationInfo.com and it’s a fantastic validation of all the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm demonstrated by everyone involved.”

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Kiosk Franchise: News in Brief

Here’s a round-up of the latest news of touch-screen kiosk franchise Ask Ami.

No let up in Cypriot expansion

AMI Cyprus is due to open its eighth kiosk on the island, this time at the town hall municipality. Having witnessed the success of existing hotel sites, the mayor asked the Cyprus franchisee Lefteris if he can open one at the town hall.

Dubai launch imminent

AMI Dubai launches in October 2009 with terminals in three prestigious new hotels and a further five planned for 2010. AMI welcomes franchisees Tauphiq and Afzal to the fold, and believes the wealthy emirate represents a lucrative opportunity.

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Touch-Screen Technology Franchise Launches in Dubai

Ask AMI has announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates.

The technology franchise, which installs touch-screen terminals with local-area information in hotel lobbies, is introducing its latest state-of-the-art kiosks in three of Dubai's top hotels.

These kiosks will provide information on hotels and all the attractions Dubai has to offer, such as shops, restaurants, tours, car hire etc.

Ask AMI (short for Advanced Media Information) has previously launched successfully in Portugal and Cyprus and also plans to expand into Spain, Greece and Nigeria.