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News: Russian Railways, Indonesia sign MoU to build $2.4bn rail line

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:32 +0000

Russian Railways has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian Government to build a railway line in the East Kalimantan province at a cost of around $2.4bn.{poll_summary}

News: GBTA applauds TSA’s expansion of PreCheck™ Program

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:30:55 +0000

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today applauded the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) announcement of the expansion of the PreCheck™ program. TSA PreCheck™ is a pre-screening initiative that makes risk assessments on passengers who voluntarily participate prior to their arrival at the airport checkpoint. TSA announced that it is expanding to an additional 28 airports across the country in 2012, following its initial success at seven pilot locations.{poll_summary}

News: Macdonald Hotels & Resorts adds Historic Haycock Hotel to Portfolio

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:00:10 +0000

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK’s largest privately owned hotel operator with over forty 4 and 5 star hotels throughout the UK and Spain, has further increased its market presence by agreeing terms with the owners of the historic 48 bedroom Haycock Hotel in Wansford near Stamford.{poll_summary}

News: Qatar Railways to award six major contracts for $37bn rail project

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:36 +0000

The Qatar Railways Development (QRC), which is implementing a $37bn integrated rail system in the country, is set to award six major contracts in April 2012.{poll_summary}

News: GVB hosts Korea-Guam Tourism Council on Guam

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:30:23 +0000

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) hosted the visit of the Guam-Korea Tourism Council (KGTC) with a welcome reception co-supported by the Outrigger Guam Resort and DFS Galleria Guam on February 2, 2012 in Guam.{poll_summary}

News: New Exec Chef at Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, Uruguay

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:00:58 +0000

Four Seasons Resort Carmelo, the most awarded resort in South America, has a new international flavour with the addition of Argentinean Pablo Massey as Executive Chef adviser of the Resort.{poll_summary}

News: Consumers to travel more in 2012 says Travelocity

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:22 +0000

Travelocity’s annual “Traveler Confidence Report” reveals a majority of consumers, 53 percent, plan to travel more in 2012 than they did in 2011 despite a lack of confidence in the state of the economy. This is an 18 percentage point year-over-year increase from 2011{poll_summary}

News: Farringdon Station steps closer to becoming London’s newest transport hub

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:21 +0000

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was one of the first to use the newly reopened London Underground entrance at Farringdon following an eight-week closure to restore and expand this grade II listed station.{poll_summary}

News: Sabre launches industry’s first eco-certified hotel program

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:19 +0000

Sabre Holdings, a global technology company for the travel industry, today announced the launch of its Sabre Eco-Certified Hotel Program, an industry first program that provides clear and easy access to sustainable travel offerings throughout Sabre’s portfolio.{poll_summary}

News: Boeing to showcase 787 Dreamliner at 2012 Singapore Airshow

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:00:13 +0000

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the world’s most advanced passenger airplane, will make its Singapore debut as part of a formidable lineup of Boeing commercial and defense products at the 2012 Singapore Airshow.{poll_summary}

News: Aaron Heslehurst, MC at opening Ceremony of 2012 Carnival in Seychelles

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:30:15 +0000

The Seychelles Tourism Board has confirmed that Aaron Heslehurst of the BBC will be the MC at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Carnival in Seychelles.{poll_summary}

News: Season of Manta Rays at Four Seasons Resort Maldives

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:39 +0000

The waters of the pristine Baa Atoll around Four Seasons Resort Maldives Landaa Giraavaru are some of the richest in the Maldives. Declared a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in July 2011, the Atoll is home to nine core protected areas including Hanifaru Bay and Baathala, two renowned manta ray hotspots within easy reach of the Resort.{poll_summary}

News: City.Mobi develops mobile guide for Istanbul

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:36:58 +0000

Ahead of the East Mediterranean Travel & Tourism Fair 2012, set to take place in Turkey this week, leading mobile web development company World.Mobi have rolled out their latest mobile travel guide for irresistible Istanbul. Travel industry professionals attending the Mediterranean’s leading travel & tourism exhibition from February 9th-12th, will be able to tap into what’s hot and what’s not during their stay in Istanbul via a simple, state of the art mobile travel guide which is free of charge, quick to download and easy to use. {poll_summary}

News: Ryanair challenges God in new court case

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:27:18 +0000

Ryanair has gone to the European Court of Justice in Strasbourg to challenge a ruling which states airlines should compensate passengers for ‘Acts of God’ which result in cancellations. The Irish low-cost carrier believes the current EU 261 regulations are discriminating and unfit for purpose as they places an unlimited right to care on airlines. {poll_summary}

News: Shangri-La Hotels signs up for two Doha hotels

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:08:21 +0000

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani & Sons Holding Company to manage Shangri-La Hotel, Doha, as well as Traders Hotel, Doha. Both hotels are scheduled to open in 2013. {poll_summary}

News: Travel PR selected to represent Vacations to America

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:37:19 +0000

Travel PR is delighted to announce that it has been selected to represent Vacations to America, the specialist tour operator to North America which offers an extensive range of fly-drive, escorted and tailor-made tours across the United States. The Hertfordshire-based tour operator has recently built upon its offering of holidays in New England, The Carolinas, California and Florida, with the launch of its 2012 brochure. {poll_summary}

News: Viator announces three new mobile sites for European travellers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:27:57 +0000

Viator has announced the launch of three new Viator mobile sites for European travellers; French, German and Spanish. The company is a resource for more than 9,000 tours and activities in 800-plus destinations in more than 150 countries. {poll_summary}

Focus: Holiday Aftermath – Making Accident Claims

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:21:58 +0000

As we charge into February, storm clouds are gathering on the horizon and the UK is set to experience some of the most unpleasant weather in recent memory. Global climate change continues to affect our seasonal temperatures and this winter is all set to be one of the worst yet.{poll_summary}

News: Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa joins Leading Hotels of the World

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:17:26 +0000

Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach has been accepted as a new member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the largest luxury hospitality organisation in the world. Considered the World’s Leading Hotel Alliance by the World Travel Awards, Leading Hotels has a mission to curate and champion an exclusive collection of independent properties. {poll_summary}

News: Department for transport announces ATOL reforms

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:14:58 +0000

The British department for transport has announced a series of reforms to the Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing scheme, which insures passengers against the collapse of a tour operator. Effective from April 30th 2012, ‘Flight Plus’ holidays will receive the same financial protection as flight-based package holidays through the ATOL scheme. {poll_summary}

Gallery: Nelson Mandela Foundation Dinner - www.nelsonmandela.org

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:22:50 +0000

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Gallery: World Sport Destination Expo

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:34:28 +0000

World Sport Destination Expo www.WorldSportDestinationExpo.com

Gallery: World Football House

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:39:33 +0000

9th June - 12th July 2010, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg For the first time in World Cup history, World Football House will provide each of the 32 participating countries with a dynamic platform to showcase their national brand identity and to celebrate their respective cultural and commercial assets. 32 National Pavilions will provide the estimated 450,000 fans visiting the world's biggest and most widely viewed event with a unique opportunity to explore the rich diversities of the world today and to discover new cultural experiences and insights. World Football House will become a true "Global Village" for the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup providing each country with a ground breaking opportunity for destination branding and cultural and commercial exchange and visitors with a unique World Cup experience.

Gallery: INDABA 2010

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:54:07 +0000

8 - 11 May 2010, Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa INDABA is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three ?must visit? events of its kind on the global calendar. It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa's best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world. INDABA is owned by South African Tourism and organised by Kagiso Exhibitions and Events. For two years in a row, INDABA has won the award for Africa?s best travel and tourism show. This award was presented by the Association of World Travel Awards.

Gallery: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) - 2010

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:40:49 +0000

Arabian Travel Market was launched in 1994, and the 2009 event welcomed over 23,000 travel industry professionals from 108 countries to its 16th event. Arabian Travel Market 2010 will be held from May 4-7 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Arabian Travel Market is part of the Reed Travel Exhibitions portfolio, which includes 15 of the world?s leading travel industry events. For more information visit www.reedtravelexhibitions.com Reed Exhibitions, the world?s largest organiser of exhibitions and conferences, brings together over 90,000 suppliers and more than 5.5 million buyers from around the world every year generating billions of dollars in business. Reed events are held in 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and are organised by 33 fully staffed offices. Reed?s portfolio of over 500 events serves 47 industry sectors, working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field. For more information visit www.reedexhibitions.com Reed Exhibitions is part of Reed Elsevier, a FTSE 100 company, world-leading information provider, with revenues in excess of ?4.8 billion (US$ 8.4 billion) (2004) For more information visit www.reed-elsevier.com

Gallery: Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) - 2010

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:38:43 +0000

AHIC 2010 took place at the Madinat Jumeirah from 1-3 May 2010. AHIC 2010 was attended this year by over 600 industry professionals from 42 countries, and has enjoyed a significant increase in participants from the hotel investment sector with a wider global spread. The focus was on ?Unlocking Investment Opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa?, through an interactive programme that included panels, breakfast briefings and breakout sessions.

Gallery: 32nd IFT International Fair of Tourism

Tue, 18 May 2010 12:26:29 +0000

In addition to the presentation of the local and international tour operators, the accommodation capacities, the tourist organizations, booking systems, the hotel and catering equipment, natural attractions, tourism education and media, our efforts will be additionally oriented to getting the Serbian rural tourism offer closer to the local and international visitors.

Gallery: ITB 2010

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:53:11 +0000

BTN shots from around ITB 2010 including Miss World and South Africa Tourism.

Gallery: WTTC 2009

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:35:28 +0000

BTN was an official media partner at WTTC Global Travel & Tourism Summit, Florianopolis, 15-16 May 2009.

Gallery: Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association 2010

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:26:36 +0000

Gallery: World Travel Market 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:50 +0000

Gallery: Berlin IAAF 2009

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:07:31 +0000

Gallery: City Break 2009

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:18:51 +0000

Gallery: AHIC 2009

Thu, 21 May 2009 16:45:58 +0000

Selection of photos from AHIC 2009 held at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.