Enotel has signed an affiliation agreement with RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange. Enotel, one of Portugal’s leading hotel brands, has recently joined the timeshare mixed-use market with its Madeira-based resort, Enotel Lido Resort Conference & Spa.
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Malaysia Airlines’ great deals promotions under the banner of “40 Years of Amazing Journeys Together", that commenced on 22 October 2012, is receiving very encouraging response from the traveling public with the Peninsular Malaysia- East Malaysia routes the most sought after for domestic travel and routes from Malaysia to four Orient routes jointly taking top spot for international travel.
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Guests of Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., will be celebrating in style with the “P.O.T.U.S.” (Presiding Over The Ultimate Suite) Package, created specifically to commemorate the 57th Inauguration of the President of the United States. The P.O.T.U.S. package features four nights in the Presidential Suite, the largest suite in the city, measuring 3,500 square feet of luxurious accommodations, including three bedrooms, private gym, study, dining room, panoramic views stretching from the Washington Monument to the Jefferson Memorial, and décor that matches the iconic beauty found just beyond the windows.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - Boeing and Aviation Capital Services LLC, a subsidiary of the State Corporation Russian Technologies (Rostech), announced today a commitment by Rostech to purchase 35 737 MAX airplanes. It is the first commitment for the 737 MAX from Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - Jetstar Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said this was an impressive milestone in the Group’s short history.
“In 2004, we started flying with 14 aircraft along the east coast of Australia and now Jetstar airlines fly customers to almost 60 destinations across 16 countries with a fleet of nearly 100 aircraft,” Ms Hrdlicka said.
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Qantas got behind the launch of the Movember campaign as an extension of its partnership with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
To mark the announcement, The Qantas Wallabies unveiled a Boeing 737-800 aircraft sporting a giant moustache that will fly around the country during November to raise awareness of prostate cancer and men’s mental health.
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Carnival Corporation & plc, the parent company of Carnival Cruise Lines, today announced it has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction a new 135,000-ton vessel for Carnival Cruise Lines. Representing a new class of vessel for the line, the 4,000-passenger ship is scheduled for delivery in winter 2016.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - IdeaWorksCompany, the foremost consultancy in the area of airline ancillary revenue and Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner for the global travel industry, announce the results of The Amadeus Worldwide Estimate of Ancillary Revenue, which projects that airline ancillary revenue will reach $36.1 billion worldwide in 2012.
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Tourism Flanders (Belgium) is further strengthening its marketing initiatives in the Indian market in view of the encouraging outbound travel trends to Western Europe. A senior delegation headed by Mr. Geert Bourgeois, Vice Minister-President of the Government of Flanders is on a week-long work visit to India from 26 October to 1 November 2012 covering New Delhi and Mumbai.
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Luxury travellers have been the focus of a range of recent Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) trade activity in the North American market with more than 400 agents being sold on the pleasure that is a New Zealand luxury holiday.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - Boeing has named Joseph Song as vice president and managing director for its defense, space and security business in the Republic of Korea to further strengthen customer relationships and establish new in-country partnerships.
Song will be based in Seoul and focus on ensuring that the best of Boeing and industry are brought to support Korea's national security needs.
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Finnair and Finnish design house Marimekko are teaming up to enhance the air travel experience with a new design partnership. From spring 2013 all Finnair aircraft will feature a Marimekko for Finnair collection of textiles and tableware, featuring Marimekko’s classic patterns.
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At the request of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Hawaiian Airlines has cancelled scheduled service between Honolulu and New York City for today, October 28, and Monday, October 29.
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Airline allows passengers to change travel plans and waive change fees for travel to, from and through Frontier locations in the Northeast
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - Boeing marks 50 years since the company delivered its last B-52 Stratofortress to the U.S. Air Force. H-model bomber 61-040 was assigned to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., where it remains in active service.
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Travelport has announced the appointment of seasoned travel and hospitality industry leader Patrick Andres as its new Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Andres will be a key member of Travelport’s senior management team and responsible for Travelport’s commercial operations in the Asia-Pacific region which include driving revenue growth, attaining new business and identifying key strategic opportunities for the company.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - The inaugural Qantas flight from Sydney to Gold Coast touched down this morning, bringing a premium flying experience back to the region.
From, Qantas offers three daily return services between the Gold Coast and Sydney operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Qantas Domestic Chief Executive Officer Lyell Strambi said Qantas’ return to the Gold Coast has received an overwhelming level of support, translating into record sales.
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The Qantas Group has welcomed release of the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper.
Qantas Group Executive for Government and Corporate Affairs, Olivia Wirth, said the relationship between Asia and Australia was crucial to the airline, and that a long term policy framework would help tap into growth opportunities.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, announces that is has signed a new, five-year agreement with eTravel, one of the largest and most respected travel consortiums in South Africa. The new agreement, which takes immediate effect, will see the eTravel group continue to use Travelport’s technology.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - Qantas launched an additional 1,700 seats per week on services between Melbourne and Tasmania.
Celebrating the additional capacity in Hobart today, along with Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings, QantasLink.
Executive Manager John Gissing said the extra services will give customers more flexibility.
”QantasLink’s new Q400 aircraft services between Melbourne and Hobart will complement Qantas’ Boeing 737 services operating on the route to give travellers more options throughout the day,” said Mr Gissing.
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Cristal Hotels & Resorts also announced the establishment of its subsidiary Cristal KSA, in affiliation with a local partner, to serve the large and fast growing Saudi Arabian market. Cristal KSA will be managing the Cristal Amaken Hotel, which is expected to open in 2014 in the second Industrial City, Riyadh; Cristal Himmah Hotel, which is set to open in 2015 in Dammam; and Cristal Siyaha Hotel, which is due to open early 2013 in Riyadh.
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The Villas at Stonehaven, Tobago has appointed Escape Marketing as its exclusive UK and European Marketing Representative. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Stonehaven is a collection of elegantly appointed 3 bedroom villas set in ten acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens.
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A team of six delegates representing Salt Lake City, Utah’s desert Southwest and the best of the Rocky Mountains will be at World Travel Market this year to support the development of new and expanded product, following a successful year for the Utah Office of Tourism working with the UK travel industry.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Celebrate the holidays with family and friends at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for an elegant and unforgettable Thanksgiving and Christmas brunch or dinner, prepared by Executive Chef Ashley James. In addition to classics such as a carving station, eggs benedict and waffle stations, Chef James has created unique specialty displays for each holiday.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad will be teaming up with the Vista Unified School District to host a grand opening event, which will celebrate its official entrance into the Vista community. A first for the Hyatt Place brand, Gallery Night is a unique event that will transform the Hyatt Place Gallery into an actual art gallery, showcasing local art pieces created by students at Vista and Rancho Buena Vista High Schools.
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Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. has completed the purchase of its first ATR 42 twin-turboprop aircraft, and has a purchase agreement in place to acquire a second plane to be delivered in November.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Budapest Airport has announced that Czech Airlines will increase the frequency on the popular Budapest-Prague route with the start of the winter timetable on October 28.
The airline is adding ten new weekly frequencies increasing from 21return flights per week dispatched in Winter 2011/12 to 31 for the coming season.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Since its commissioning in August, the new parking system of Budapest Airport at Terminal 2 is functioning well without any interruption.
Drivers were quick to learn the new arrangements which were launched in the second half of the tourist season, thanks to the well-prepared system of information incorporating major components such as unambiguous naming of parking spaces and colors assisting differentiation.
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Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Terminal 1 at Budapest Airport has reopened, four months after its closure, after an event center has been established in the empty passenger terminal.
As previously envisaged, Budapest Airport decided to maintain the condition of the valuable building, which will thus be put to use once again. The Terminal 1 Airport Event Center will host corporate and private events as of 1 October.
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CHICAGO –Preferred Hotel Group welcomed 24 new members during the third quarter of 2012, bringing year-to-date growth to 65 new member hotels. The company also saw a 12 percent increase year-to-date in reservations booked via its diverse distribution channels, in comparison to this time last year.
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Messe Berlin (Singapore), organiser of ITB Asia, ‘The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market’, has announced that its 2013 event is set to be even bigger and better as plans are already underway to expand the show even further.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 - Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has introduced a new show stopping in-room dining menu that is stealing the attention and appetite of visitors to Los Angeles. A trip to this city, often referred to as a “melting pot,” requires a taste of the latest trend-setting concoctions and crafty recipes that turn simple ingredients into works of art.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 - It’s that time of year to start carving pumpkins! In Watkins Glen, one organization does it under water! Every October, the Finger Lakes Underwater Preservation (FLUPA) members dive right into the fall season by carving pumpkins under the surface of Seneca Lake. Once again, the public is invited to come out and witness this fun, free and traditional event.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced plans to increase employment at its Brunswick, Ga., facility by approximately 20 percent in the next year to support growing volume in completions work. The site currently has 174 employees, including nearly 90 technicians.
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The Singapore Experience Awards 2012 honoured the stars of the tourism industry at a much-anticipated gala ceremony.Held at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, the prestigious awards event was graced by Guest-of-Honour President Tony Tan Keng Yam.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 - WHAT: United Airlines will begin construction of its first widebody maintenance hangar at Washington Dulles International Airport, a major United hub and gateway to the Middle East. The new $45 million hangar will accommodate two widebody aircraft simultaneously.
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The City of Subotica is located on the north of the Republic of Serbia, along themain European corridors and between two rivers: the Danube and the Tisa.The City Hall, the Synagogue, the Raichle Palace and dozens of other attractive buildings listed Subotica among the most distinguishable Art Nouveau towns in Europe.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 - P&O Cruises has launched its 2014 holiday program, which will include the cruise line’s first visits to the South Australian ports of Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln and Robe, as well as new cruises from Melbourne and a second ship sailing from Brisbane. Also on offer are more cruises to the spectacular destinations of Papua New Guinea and Queensland’s Moreton Island, following their debut in the cruise line’s 2013 schedule.
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Friday, October 19, 2012 - The U.S. hotel industry experienced positive results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 7-13 October 2012, according to data from STR. In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy rose 1.1 percent to 66.2 percent, average daily rate was up 3.9 percent to US$109.04 and revenue per available room increased 5.1 percent to US$72.24.
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The fairytales of brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are among the best-known works of German literature. Their collection of 'Children's and Household Tales' made the Brothers Grimm famous around the world.
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As Celebrity Cruises prepares to debut its fifth and highly anticipated Solstice Class ship, Celebrity Reflection, which introduces new luxurious suites, the industry's most unique all-glass shower and breakthrough Reverie bedding technology in select suite categories, another new onboard experience is revealed: a major modern makeover to the traditional card room, now called "Game On.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012 - Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, known for its beautiful setting next to the white sands and blue ocean of Petite Anse bay, has joined together with specialist marine education and conservation company WiseOceans to bring awareness of the marine life in this ecosystem and importance of protecting this precious underwater environment.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012 - Elegant simplicity. Modern pairings. Abundance of earth and sea. These themes inspire the food on Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning ships, and they will be the basis for the menu at the first-ever cruise line pop-up restaurant.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012 - Carnival Spirit arrived at its new homeport in Sydney, Australia, where it will launch Carnival’s first cruise program Down Under, operating year-round eight- to 12-day voyages to the Pacific Islands beginning later this month.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012 - The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index reported a 3.3-percent increase in September to 2,475 and is up 22.2 percent year-to-date 2012. The index ended 2011 at 2,025. Robert W. Baird & Company and STR partnered to create the Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index—the first widely available U.S. hotel stock index in the hotel industry.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012 - TravelSim is the world leader in international prepaid roaming solutions. Unlike local mobile operator cards, TravelSim is made for use around the world in over 190 countries. With exceptionally low rates on outgoing calls and free incoming calls in 135 countries, TravelSim is the answer to the question “how to call cheaply from abroad”.
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PPHE Hotel Group Limited, owner, operator and franchisor of primarily full service upscale and lifestyle hotel brands including art’otel and Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts across Europe, is presenting a number of newly opened and refurbished hotels at this year’s WTM at stand number UK I400, pod 21.
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Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GMBH of Germany to build a new cruise vessel, for delivery in October 2015, with the option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2017.
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The View from The Shard - the new premium visitor experience at the pinnacle of The Shard - London’s newest landmark, and Western Europe’s tallest building - will be at WTM for the first time in 2012 ahead of its opening on 1 Feb. 2013: Stand number L315.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - Carnival brought the “fun” to the New York City Wine and Food Festival’s Fun and Fit in the City event, Oct. 11-14, in the form of free frozen yogurt and a two-level obstacle course.
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United Airlines launched "Boost My Miles," a four-day promotion offering participating MileagePlus members a bonus of up to 60 percent on award miles purchased from Oct. 16, 2012, through Oct. 19, 2012.
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Hawaiian Airlines has been named the “Official Airline of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational” basketball tournament and the benefit of its sponsorship begins this week with the hosting of free motivational programs and clinics for kids and coaches on Maui and O‘ahu.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package is still available at just £5 per person per night, on bookings made up to 5th November 2012 for any departure from 6th April 2013, featured in its current ‘2013/14 Worldwide Cruises’ brochure*.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - After a disappointing summer weather-wise and the prospect of winter on the way, many of us will long for warmer climates and sunny skies. Why not plan a post-Christmas getaway, with one of the brand new Fred. Olsen Canaries’ fly-cruises, aboard cruise ship Braemar? The ship will be based in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, from January to March 2013, operating a varied and delightful selection of itineraries around the Canaries, Cape Verde Islands and West Africa.
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Amtrak has named Michael J. DeCataldo, Jr., to the new position of general manager, Northeast Corridor (NEC) Services. He will have accountability for safety, customer satisfaction, ridership, on-time performance, and financial results for the Northeast Corridor business line. Mr. DeCataldo is currently Amtrak general superintendent, Northeast Division.
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Boeing this week begins assembling the first refueling boom for the U.S. Air Force's next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft in the KC-46 Boom Assembly Center that opened today at Boeing Field in Seattle.
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Season Car Hire have announced that the supercar which they will be bringing along to WTM, will be a new model Lamborghini. Season Car Hire have been operating for many years now, and their presence is world-wide. Catering for all occasions, from special events to weddings, they have been selling the dream for over half a decade.
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Celebrity Cruises is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a particularly unique and meaningful way: Richard D. Fain, Chairman of Celebrity Cruises and Chairman & CEO of parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - The sleek Celebrity Reflection today officially became part of Celebrity Cruises' modern luxury fleet. Celebrity Cruises President & CEO Michael Bayley and Richard D. Fain, Chairman & CEO of parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., joined Bernard Meyer of shipbuilder Meyer Werft in a celebratory handover ceremony onboard the ship.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - In time-honoured maritime tradition, a ceremony was held this morning at the STX shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, during which two commemorative coins were welded to MSC Preziosa’s mast radar, marking a significant construction milestone.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Winter is in the air and has left its snowy white mark high up on Beaver Creek Mountain and that can only mean one thing: cookies. Opening Day at Beaver Creek means it’s time to dust off grandma’s recipe book and try your hand in Beaver Creek’s Ninth Annual Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Luca Catzola is an experienced senior executive with almost 20 years’ experience.
He has held various top positions in leading consumer goods and retail companies, most recently as Chief Marketing Officer for the Carrefour Group, Italy and for Mattel South and East Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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Cebu Pacific is ready to mount more flights to local destinations other carriers plan to abandon later this month.
The country’s largest carrier said in a statement it can fill the void and prevent any disruption in travel connectivity within the country to help support economic, business and tourism growth.
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Amadeus launches its new User Interface (UI) and presents its mobile booking application. The online corporate travel booking tool, Amadeus e-Travel Management (AeTM), used by over 6,000 corporations in 59 markets, helps corporations reduce costs and gain total control of every aspect of the corporate travel process.
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Travelport has announced the appointment of Damian Hickey as its Vice President, Distribution Sales and Services for the Asia-Pacific region. In his role, Hickey will have overall responsibility for travel content provider relationships in the region such as airlines and rail companies, which use Travelport’s capabilities to distribute their products and services.
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Today: Abu Dhabi. Tomorrow: the Seychelles, Sydney or Bangkok. The shared route network operated by airberlin and its strategic partner Etihad Airways spans almost the entire world, from the bustling metropolises of Asia, Arabia and Australia to the dream beaches of the Indian Ocean.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Keystone Resort has long been a place where kids rule; from specialty family-friendly après ski offerings to mountaintop snow forts, the resort is a winter wonderland that allows kids and parents alike to truly enjoy their well-earned vacation time together.
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As part of its asset management and restructuring strategy, Accor announces the refinancing of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel through a management contract. The Group, which took over the hotel in early 2009 under a fixed lease agreement, will continue to operate the hotel via a long term management contract.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Brussel’s first Adagio access is located in the heart of the European Quarter, in a bid to attract both business and leisure travelers.
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Monday, October 15, 2012 - Copa Airlines and the Jamaica Tourist Board announced an increase in service between the airline’s Hub of the Americas at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama (PTY) and Jamaica’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, to four times a week starting December 17.
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Monday, October 15, 2012 - The Global Greeter Network annual congress just took place in Brussels. 23 networks from different parts of the world were represented and assessed the impact of the Greeters Chart, the new networks welcome and the Global Greeter Network structure and communication to help the tourists.
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Monday, October 15, 2012 - Pegasus Solutions has evolved Utell into Pegasus Connect. The new offering combines Pegasus’ powerful distribution, booking and business intelligence solutions with Utell marketing-related services.
“In the time that I’ve led Pegasus, I’ve had many meetings with hotels and brands around the world,” said David Millili, chief executive officer of Pegasus Solutions.
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Monday, October 15, 2012 - This year, two Marine World Heritage sites won the Future Policy Award, which celebrates policies that create better living conditions for current and future generations. Both Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (Palau) and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (Philippines) won a Future Policy Award 2012 in recognition of their marine policies.
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The towers for Vail Mountain’s new, state-of-the-art gondola in Vail Village were set as construction continues in preparation for opening day, Friday, Nov. 16.
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Europe's travel elite have walked off with top honours at a World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony hosted at the new Conrad Algarve on Saturday 6th October 2012.
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Monday, October 15, 2012 - American International Group, Inc. and the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) announced a five-and-a-half year agreement for AIG to sponsor six NZRU rugby teams: the All Blacks, Maori All Blacks, All Blacks Sevens, New Zealand Black Ferns (women’s fifteens), New Zealand Women’s Sevens, and New Zealand Under 20. Financial terms of the sponsorship agreement are not being disclosed.
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For the travel industry, the good news this fall extends beyond an expectation of increased business trips, as many road warriors have larger budgets to spend on travel expenses according to a recent survey from Best Western International and Wakefield Research.
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Rezidor, a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. The First Class property featuring 110 apartments & studios is scheduled to welcome the first guests in Q2 2015.
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Monday, October 15, 2012 - A detailed analysis of the hotel reservations has revealed that individual business and leisure travelers are making hotel reservations further in advance, indicating that they have a higher price tolerance and are planning further ahead. The data is based on the TravelClick September 2012 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR).
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Saturday, October 13, 2012 - It’s dark, long past sunset. There’s something disquieting in the air. The old buildings, even the trees, their dry leaves rustling, seem to be whispering dark, sinister secrets.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012 - Now is your chance to bike the beautiful and historic Black River Canal towpath from Boonville to Forestport. On Saturday, October 20th, Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust presents Family Fun Bike Ride beginning at 9:00 am. Bikers should park at Erwin Park in Boonville and meet at the covered bridge.
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Iceland day tours provider Reykjavik Excursions will be donating part of its Flybus ticket sales to the Icelandic Cancer Society for every ticket sold between October and November in order to raise awareness for breast cancer.
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World class slopes, snow guarantees in many resorts, an après–ski scene second to none, winter traditions that enhance the magic of this special season, and plenty of ways to fit some relaxation in between recreation. Austria offers maximum value for money with lots of snowy holiday extras.
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The Slogan of the Vietnamese National Administration for Tourism is ‘Timeless Charm’ and that is a perfect description of this extraordinary beautiful and diverse country. The VNAT report an increase of 13% of tourists to Vietnam during the first 9 months of 2012 when compared with the same period in 2011.
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For anyone who has an interest in visiting an exquisitely beautiful and diverse country brimming with local culture, and intriguing history among people who are charming and warm hearted with an ever ready smile for everyone then Vietnam has to be on the top of the wish list.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012 - The total active U.S. hotel development pipeline comprises 2,598 projects totaling 289,145 rooms, according to the September 2012 STR/McGraw Hill Construction Dodge Pipeline Report. This represents an 8.3-percent decrease in the number of rooms in the total active pipeline compared to September 2011.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012 - P&O Cruises announced that it will become the first cruise line to visit Queensland’s beautiful Moreton Island, famous for its spectacular marine life and sand dunes, with the superliner Pacific Jewel scheduled to make history when she calls there in March next year.
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Following a successful pilot program on the Carnival Imagination and Carnival Liberty, Carnival Cruise Lines will begin testing the new Faster to the Fun program on the Carnival Destiny starting Oct. 20 and Carnival Valor Oct. 21.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012 - Several tourism organisations travelled to Germany to join Tourism Ireland for a business tourism sales blitz recently. The four-city tourism trade mission took in the cities of Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn and Essen – aiming to increase the island of Ireland’s share of the lucrative German conference and business tourism market.
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The public has one final chance to see the Disney Wonder in port during the current cruise season at the Port of San Diego on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.
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Friday, October 12, 2012 - Asiana has implemented the Sabre Qik Solution, which will create a modern, intelligent and graphical view to Asiana’s reservations system.
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Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced today a firm order for 20 737 MAX 8s, 17 737 MAX 9s and 13 Next-Generation 737-900ERs. The order, valued at more than $5 billion at current list prices, is the largest in Alaska Airlines' history.
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In a luxury industry-first, award-winning Crystal Cruises unveils, and opens for booking, its full year of ultra-luxe, worldwide voyages for 2014, plus itineraries up to mid-April 2015.
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Sabre Airline Solutions, the aviation industry’s largest software-as-a-service provider, has equipped Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR) with the necessary technology to enable their recent official entrance into the SkyTeam global airline network.
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The Port of Los Angeles received proposals and qualifications from eight commercial real estate developers interested in redeveloping the 30-acre, fully entitled San Pedro waterfront property known as Ports O’ Call Village, located along the Port’s Main Channel and adjacent to downtown San Pedro.
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Cebu Pacific Air celebrates its 10th year of operations in South Korea on October 2012.
CEB first flew to South Korea with flights to Incheon (Seoul) in 2002.
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Amtrak Guest Rewards announced the launch of a new application that enables members to connect their Amtrak Guest Rewards account to Facebook for a more convenient and rewarding experience.
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Friday, October 12, 2012 - Canadian Pacific is proud to announce that the 2012 Holiday Train program will be riding the rails to raise money and awareness about hunger issues in Canada and the US, one stop at a time. Again this year, the two trains will visit over 150 communities - beginning their journeys in Beaconsfield, QC, and Scranton, PA. The 2012 Holiday Train schedule is now available on cpr.ca and Facebook.
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Frontier Airlines expands its service from Denver, Colo. (DEN) with the launch of nonstop service to South Bend, Ind. (SBN). The new nonstop flights also provide great access with an easy connection to 15 additional destinations throughout the west including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012 - Passion abounds for Finger Lakes cuisine and farm-to-table dining in New York’s Finger Lakes. The excitement and love of Finger Lakes foods is spreading throughout the region as locavore food lovers have been nominating their favorite local foods and beverages for the Finger Lakes Foodie Awards.
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Air Canada launched a contest to help name its new low-cost leisure airline that will begin service in 2013. The carrier is asking customers and travel agents to visit Air Canada's Facebook page to submit their suggestions.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012 - A conceptual design for the Lane Field North Hotel project has been approved by the Board of Port Commissioners.
The design by LPP Lane Field, LLC, calls for a 400-room dual-branded hotel in a single tower at Broadway and Pacific Highway, where the Pacific Coast Padres ballpark was once located.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012 - The Lake Placid CVB / Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (LPCVB) is pleased to announce the addition of Maryjane Lawrence to head their conference sales and marketing team.
As Director of Sales and Marketing, Lawrence will lead the meeting and conference sales efforts for the destination and the Conference Center at Lake Placid.
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Boeing has updated its DataMaster geospatial data management software with improved map, terrain and full-motion video management so that defense and Intelligence Community customers can better protect U.S. and allied citizens and assets around the world.
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There is no better way to explore the beautiful coastline of the British Isles than on a cruise. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ fleet of four modestly-sized ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – is small enough to offer access to a number of lesser-known, tucked-away ports, on tiny islands, making a cruise around Britain a truly fascinating experience.
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To meet the demand for flights this coming Hari Raya Haji season, Firefly will mount additional flights between Subang and Kota Bharu. These additional flights will be on 25 and 29 October 2012.
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