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Dollar destinations on the up

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The pound has taken a beating over the past year and with it the cost of holidaying abroad for most British tourists. But exchange rates for dollar destinations are improving and that spells

The 'Amateur-Expert Traveller' will help reshape the travel industry

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Amadeus, a leading provider of technology and distribution solutions to the travel and tourism industry, has identified the Amateur-Expert Traveller - who is more knowledgeable, more

Tongue-tied Brits stick to English on holiday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Despite the love of travel, over half (59 per cent) of Brits refuse to embrace local languages when on holiday, with over one in ten (12 per cent) holidaymakers claiming there is no point making an

Etihad Airways selects Kronos to improve operational efficiency

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has signed an agreement with leading workforce management software provider, Kronos Incorporated, to automate and

Starwood partners with Cornell School

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Cornell School of Hotel Administration and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., two recognized leaders in the hospitality industry, have developed a corporate alliance that will

Martinair appoints Ink to produce its new magazine and inflight retail guide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Ink is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Martinair to produce the airline’s two bilingual Dutch and English language publications. Both will be onboard in November 2009.

NYC& Company announces NYC restaurant week winter dates for 2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

NYC & Company, New York City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, announced dates for NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2010. The biannual event will run from January 25-February

French Convention Bureau launches ‘Affordable France For Business’

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In response to today’s challenging economic climate, the French Convention Bureau at ATOUT FRANCE launched on 9 November 2009 its new online concept ‘Affordable France for Business’ a

PATA signs up to permanent Tourism Forum in Guilin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has signed a four-party agreement to establish a permanent tourism research forum for the Asia Pacific region in Guilin, China (PRC).

The second phase of Malaga’s eastern passenger terminal starts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The board of directors of Cruceros Malaga S.A., the company operating Malaga’s Eastern Passenger Terminal since its inauguration in December 2007, awarded last Wednesday the

Jordan lifts visa restrictions on individual Indian tourists

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Interior Minister Nayef al-Qadi said the decision comes as move to promote tourism to Jordan and to support economic growth. He said individual Indian tourists would be given a 2-week entry

Intercontinental announces opening of new resort in Hua Hin Thailand

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the 1 December 2009 opening of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, Thailand’s new seaside retreat set among white sand shores

Reduction in costs in Air France-KLM almost offsets decline in revenues

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Board of Directors of Air France-KLM, chaired by Jean-Cyril Spinetta, convened on 18th November 2009 to examine the accounts for the First Half of Financial Year 2009-10.

Hospitality leaders set to converge on Phuket

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

As social media websites surge in popularity globally, hospitality industry leaders are packing their bags for Phuket to discuss the dynamic phenomenon's impact on the hotel business and

gategroup signs long-term contract with SWISS

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

gategroup has extended business for its Gate Gourmet brand with Swiss International Airlines for three additional years until the end of 2015. The deal covers a business spend in excess of

British Airways makes travel to Shanghai more convenient

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

British Airways is adding an additional flight to Shanghai this December, taking the number of services from five to six flights a week as of December 4, 2009. The decision has been taken due

U Paasha Seminyak Bali to open next year

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Co. Ltd. (AHS) announces a new U Resort in Bali. The management contract has been signed together with Jeffri Pane and Cencen

GuestCentric introduces breakthrough customer engagement platform for hotels

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

GuestCentric announced the launching of a breakthrough customer engagement platform. The word-of-mouth revolution led by the explosive growth of social networking sites Twitter and

Construction begins on Reardonsmith’s second hotel project in Baku

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Construction has begun on ReardonSmith Architects’ second major hotel project in Baku, capital of the oil rich Azerbaijan. The JW Marriott hotel will overlook. Baku’s Freedom Square - a

Distinction enhances global reputation of Middle East hospitality sector

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

B&G Hotels and Resorts, a leading hotel and management company in the Middle East and operator of the Royal Club in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah Island, has announced that Calimera

Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona debuts in November

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Opening on 26 November 2009 Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will be an elegant, contemporary establishment in the heart of the city’s most exclusive address. Ideally located in the heart of

Frasers Hospitality expands european footprint

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd officially opened Fraser Suites Edinburgh, its second property in Scotland and its twelfth in Europe. Superbly located in St Giles Street, just off the city’s famous

Travelocity offers big savings in ITS “holiday getaway sale” this season

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

As the excitement for the holiday season grows, consumers are watching their travel budgets shrink and Travelocity is helping out with huge holiday savings on hotels. Whether planning a relaxing

Melbourne Convention Centre wins ‘Public Building and Urban Design’ award

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Melbourne Convention Centre has been named the ‘Overall Winner’ of the 2009 BPN Sustainability Awards and the category winner of the prestigious ‘Public Building and Urban