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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the opening of its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan,China. Owned by Dalian Wanda Group, Sheraton Changbaishan Resort and The Westin Changbaishan Resort are adjacent to the slopes of the Changbai Mountains, one of China’s leading ski areas and famed resort destinations. 
ITB Asia, the annually held three day B2B trade show and convention - now in its fifth year in Singapore - takes place at Marina Bay Sands.
Amtrak launched its eTicket program to all trains within its national network including on the Northeast Corridor, state-supported routes and long-distance services. eTickets provide passengers with the convenience to skip the line at the ticket window and go straight to the gate by printing their tickets whenever, wherever or by using a smartphone to present the eTicket to the conductor. It also allows passengers increased flexibility to make or change reservations.
Delta Air Lines announced its subsidiary, Comair, Inc. will cease operations after Sept. 29, 2012. In a memo issued today to the Officers and Directors of Delta Air Lines, Don Bornhorst, Senior Vice President of Delta Connection, said, "While regional flying has and will remain a key component of Delta's network, customer expectations and the unit costs of regional flying have evolved. 
Paragon Conventions Africa, a professional conference organiser, has secured the hosting of the prestigious Ninth World Soybean Research Conference, set to take place at the Durban International Convention Centre from 17 to 22 February 2013.
KiwiRail has been considering seeking a partner for its long-distance Scenic passenger services since April last year.
CN reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2012.
Corporate buyers will be able to gain greater control over hotel room rate negotiations and compliance with the inclusion of intelligent rate parameter data in their benchmarking reports. RateTiger’s introduction of rate filtering technology to its award winning rate data product, RTCorp, will provide direct hotel pricing comparisons in line with hotel product type.
Cebu Pacific further strengthens its most extensive route network in the Philippines, with the launch of 6 more inter-island routes. .jpg)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the opening of Sheraton Tampa East Hotel located across the street fromSabal Park Business Center, one of Tampa's most attractive office markets. 
Dine and un"wine" at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, where deca RESTAURANT and the Spa have partnered for Wine Down Wednesdays and Farm to Table Facials. On Wednesdays relax and un"wine" with the Vino Therapy Manicure and Pedicure that uses antioxidants from grapes to reduce inflammation while achieving younger looking skin. 
P&O Cruises has taken action to ensure the operation of onboard casinos on its three-night cruises out of Sydney are fully compliant with NSW gaming laws following inquiries conducted by the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing. A review of P&O Cruises’ policy and procedures has confirmed that its policies correctly state that onboard casinos can operate only when its ships are more than 12 nautical miles from the NSW coastline.
As a continuation of the work ASTA and NTA started with the creation of the Hispanic Business Development Task Force, the groups will hold the Hispanics in Travel Caucus in conjunction with ASTA’s Travel Retailing and Destination Expo (Los Angeles, Sept. 7-9) on Sept. 8 from 4 p.m.–5:30 p.m. 
For the first time ever, MSC Cruises is sending one of its acclaimed Fantasia-class ships to homeport from North America, offering guests embarking in Miami the opportunity to discover Caribbean itineraries from its largest and most celebrated class of ship.
Business operators on Boracay island have embraced its new distinction as the world’s best island destination for 2012.
World Travel Market is introducing an extra Speed Networking event following the phenomenal success of the concept over the past three events.Royal Jordanian selected Shobak and Al Bayda’a, in the Ma’an governorate, as the starting point for its Ramadan charity campaign conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development. The campaign involved aid parcels containing basic foodstuff needed by families during the month of Ramadan distributed to people in these two areas.
airberlin passengers can now enjoy a fantastic range of discounts at hotels, spas, golf courses and more in Abu Dhabi thanks to Etihad Airways’ innovative ‘Essential Abu Dhabi’ program.
Ryanair began its search for a charity partner to receive the entire sales proceeds (up to €100,000) from the 2013 edition of the world famous Ryanair Cabin Crew Charity Calendar.
Bolstering its claim as a trend-setting, full service airline, Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced recently that it will include Apple iPads among its inflight entertainment options onboard all trans-Pacific flights. 
Crystal Cruises’ fall voyages through America and Canada’s “East Coast” roots offer dozens of new boutique adventures ashore; new chic spaces on board; and a brand new, exotic Québécois itinerary with three off-the-beaten-path maiden calls.ANA Group announces that it will increase the number of flights it operates between Narita and New York (JFK), from 7 flights a week to 14. This change, which will allow ANA to capitalize on the growth in demand for connections between Asia and North America, will come into effect from Sunday, October 28, 2012.
Beneath the shimmering waters that surround the island archipelago of the Maldives’ Baa Atoll region, a fragile world quietly rebuilds itself. Coral reefs, the most diverse type of marine habitat, protect the pristine beaches at Anantara Kihavah Villas and guard Kihavah Huravalhi Island’s crystal-clear lagoon. They also support an astounding array of tropical fish, crustaceans and bizarre-looking molluscs. But for all of its beauty and apparent resilience, coral is a sensitive organism, vulnerable to extreme weather and sudden environmental changes.
Singapore Airlines will be making network adjustments during the Northern Winter operating season (28 October 2012 - 30 March 2013), comprising capacity increases on several routes, reductions on others and seasonal aircraft changes.
Travelport has announced the launch of Travelport Mobile Agent through its Developer Network. The mobile app, which enables Travelport-connected agencies to gain full access to the Galileo platform directly on their mobile device, is currently available via Apple’s App Store.
Malaysia Airlines recently announced the introduction of its thrice weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective 1 September 2012.
Labor Day is a little more than a month away, and last-minute travelers can rest easy as Travelocity has compiled the best time to book cheap flights for the holiday based on five years of historical data.
Leading regional airline marks tenth anniversary of changed business model with 10% ticket sale on selected routes and welcomes its 5-millionth passenger at South West airport. 
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has appointed Keith Spondike as its new vice president of marketing for the Americas, effective 6 August. Based in the company's Fort Lauderdale office, Spondike will report to Ellen Bettridge, Silversea's president of the Americas. He will oversee day-to-day marketing activities, including the development, implementation and management of advertising, collateral, direct marketing and e-marketing programmes.
Ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises has pulled the ultimate rabbit out of a hat with a new, industry-first program entitled “Magic Castle at Sea.” Thanks to an exclusive arrangement magically orchestrated by Master Magician Rich Bloch, magicians from Hollywood’s renowned private magicians’ club, the Magic Castle, will come aboard to entertain and mystify guests of all ages.The airberlin group is having new fuel-saving wing tip devices fitted on all 14 of the Airbus A320/A321 aircraft which are still on order with the manufacturer. These devices, known as Sharklets, are two and a half metre wing tip extensions which point upwards.
The highlight of Beaver Creek’s summer culinary scene, the sixth annual Beaver Creek Wine & Spirits Festival, returns Aug. 9-11, 2012 blending its traditional events with a variety of new offerings, creating the perfect taste of summertime in the Colorado Rockies. Virgin America and Banana Republic announced that this summer the airline will debut new Banana Republic–designed uniforms for the airline’s 2,000 in–flight and airport teammates, and pilots. The uniforms will feature a fresh, modern look with aviation details and a palette inspired by the airline’s own inventive service style and signature cabin design. 
The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) is a grassroots travel and tourism coalition of global destinations committed to quality service and green growth. The ICTP logo represents the strength in collaboration (the block) of many small communities (the lines) committed to sustainable oceans (blue) and land (green).Jet Airways has introduced a slew of attractive JetEscapes packages for corporate travellers and guests seeking a holiday break. The packages range from overnight stays for individuals and corporate groups, to monsoon packages and luxurious getaways. 
Expedia.com has recently named Taj Lands End in Mumbai as one of the top 10 hotels in the world, based on consistent delivery of values such as competitive pricing and impeccable customer service. The Insiders’ Select list largely reflects the feedback from more than 500,000 verified Expedia customer reviews combined with a value rating and local expertise of more than 650 Expedia employees. 
Halfway through the year, travel agents cite optimism about selling cruises in 2012, according to a new survey of members of CLIA. Over 50 percent of respondents report they are already selling more vacations at sea than in 2011 and 64 percent expect cruise booking volume over the course of 2012 to increase over last year.
IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultancy in the area of airline ancillary revenues, and Amadeus announced the results of the Amadeus Review of Ancillary Revenue Results for 2011. .jpg)
Travelport and TIX, a leading online travel agent (OTA) in The Netherlands, have today announced a new multi-year international travel content and technology agreement.Icelandair will increase scheduled service to Glasgow with an additional flight per week on Fridays, starting March 15, 2013. With the addition of the Friday flights to Glasgow, passengers will be able to access Scotland via Icelandair four times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. 
Union Pacific Corporation reported 2012 second quarter net income of $1 billion, or $2.10 per diluted share, compared to $785 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2011.
Hawaiian Airlines is flying the first of four nonstop charter flights this Saturday between Sendai, Japan and Honolulu in collaboration with Japan Travel Bureau (JTB). 
Southwest Airlines Co. reported its second quarter 2012 results. Second quarter 2012 net income was $228 million, or $.30 per diluted share, which included $45 million (net) of unfavorable special items. This compared to net income of $161 million, or $.21 per diluted share, in second quarter 2011, which included favorable special items totaling $40 million (net).
airBaltic carried Olympic Torches and Torchbearers from London to the Baltic capitals of Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius.American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld alliance announced that Brazilian travel technology company ArgoIT has agreed to use American's direct connect link to access the airline's travel products, services and personalization capabilities.
UNWTO is deeply shocked by the bombing of a tourist bus in Bulgaria and condemns the act in the strongest possible terms.
Join the Adirondack Museum for the Antiques Show and Sale on Saturday, August 11 and Sunday, August 12. Dealers in quality antiques and art from across the United States will feature antiques at home in the Adirondacks. Visitors will see camp, cottage, and Mission furniture, historical fine art, militaria, folk art, vintage boats, taxidermy, quilts, oriental rugs, vintage clothing, and Native American jewelry and artifacts.
For more than 30 years, Four Seasons has been deeply committed to the cause of advancing cancer research. Initially a one-time event inspired by a local hero, fundraising activities have now spread to the company’s hotels and resorts around the world, raising millions of dollars annually to benefit dozens of local research and care facilities.
Garuda Indonesia’s performance is increasingly being recognized at international level. After becoming a four-star airline and named "The World's Most Improved Airline" in 2010 – the airline which experienced significant growth was named "The World's Best Regional Airline" by Skytrax, a London-based global airline review and ranking consultancy, on Thursday, July 12, during the "Farnborough Airshow" in London.Bluegrass and Beer is a classic combination, and when you add in the comfortable mountain climate and Rocky Mountain fun offered at Keystone Resort, you have a weekend festival that’s not to be missed. Now in its 16th year, the Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival, August 3-5, will include a stellar lineup of bluegrass favorites, more than 25 breweries providing plenty of perfectly chilled refreshments and a variety of instructional seminars taught by some of the most respected names in bluegrass.