Silversea and Cruise Strategies Ltd Strengthen Partnership

Friday, November 30, 2012 - Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced today that it has enhanced its relationship with Cruise Strategies Ltd to provide even more extensive promotional assistance, sales and marketing representation in Canada. Silversea, which has been represented by Cruise Strategies since 2007, has now forged an even closer relationship with the Cruise Strategies team to plan and implement sales and marketing campaigns to broaden awareness of the award-winning cruise company in the Canadian market.

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New content added to WTM Latin America Event Programme

Friday, November 30, 2012 - World Travel Market Latin America, taking place in São Paulo on 23 – 25 April 2013, will incorporate a three day Event Programme highlighting different topics impacting Brazil, Latin America and the global travel industry.

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Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Beach Resort & Spa, Sochi

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Radisson Blu Beach Resort & Spa, Sochi. The property featuring 508 rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2013. 

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How tourism can cut emissions - UNWTO outlines strategies at COP18 Doha climate change conference

Friday, November 30, 2012 - In its on-going effort to cut global tourism emissions, UNWTO brought together experts from United Nations agencies and Oxford University at UN climate change talks in Qatar to present the latest strategies helping to reduce tourism’s contribution to global warming. 

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Calin Rovinescu Elected As New Chairman Of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board

Friday, November 30, 2012 - Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Rob Fyfe, CEO Air New Zealand, who held the post for the last two years.

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Singapore Airlines' Limited Edition Panda Toy Raises More Than $400,000 For Children With Special Needs

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 29 November 2012 - Singapore Airlines has raised $427,000 for Singapore's Community Chest, a non-profit organisation that channels funds to assist the less advantaged in the community.

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Hawaiian Launches Flights to Australia's "Sunshine State"

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - Only U.S. Carrier Serving Brisbane, Australia HONOLULU, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Airlines today continued its expansion into new international markets, with the launch of nonstop service to Brisbane, Australia, capital city of the State of Queensland. 

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JAMES HOGAN NAMED CAPA AVIATION EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

Thursday, November 29, 2012 - Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, was named CAPA Aviation Executive of the Year 2012 at the Centre for Aviation’s global awards for excellence and leadership, presented in Hong Kong last night. 

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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum Plants a Union tree

DUBAI, U.A.E., 29th November 2012 The Emirates Group celebrated the UAE’s 41st National Day through a range of activities at its headquarters in Dubai. His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, planted a ‘Union Tree’ commemorating the formation of the United Arab Emirates in front of the Emirates Group headquarters.

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Holiday Celebrations from Coast-to-Coast Offer Families Fun Wonder and Unique Merriment at The Ritz-Carlton

Lakeside Ice-Skating, A Swashbuckler’s Paradise and Santa Trades-Up to Segways and Surfboards

CHEVY CHASE, Md. - The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. invites guests young – and young at heart -- to establish fun new traditions with extraordinary seasonal offerings. Properties from the Atlantic Ocean across to the Pacific beckon families to discover unparalleled merriment, while also embracing the true spirit of giving though charitable events.

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Marriott International Commits to Career Development of Youth Throughout Europe

Apprenticeship Schemes Offer Industry Training and Long-term Employment Opportunities for Young People

London – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has launched the Marriott Culinary Apprenticeship Academy (MCAA), its first coordinated effort in the United Kingdom to train and offer young people a viable career in the culinary and hospitality industry.

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The Al Manzil and Qamardeen Hotels grab Green Globe Certification!

The Al Manzil and Qamardeen Hotels in Dubai’s vibrant Downtown district have been awarded the prestigious Green Globe Certification (GGC), following an exhaustive sustainability audit conducted by Farnek Avireal, GGC’s exclusive partner in the Middle East. 

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Floods in Wales kills an elderly woman!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - Even a timely intervention by the rescue teams could not avoid a casualty in northern Wales as an elderly woman was found dead in her apartment. The rescue officials were quite nimble as they relocated almost the entire population of the flood struck areas in St. Asaph. The emergency services were on action for since the early hours of the day as the river Elwy banks were bursting with water.

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Malaysia Airlines Commences Double Daily-Kuala Lumpur-London Return A380 Operations

Malaysia Airlines’ commenced the twice daily A380 Kuala Lumpur-London-Kuala Lumpur services with the inaugural daytime flight MH4 departing KL International Airport (KLIA) for the UK capital at 10.45am.

This double daily was made possible after the national carrier received its third and fourth A380 aircraft on 19 November and yesterday respectively.

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EIBTM Confirms Extended Stay in Barcelona

EIBTM has confirmed that the show will remain in Barcelona until 2016 and will continue to be hosted in the Fira Gran Via.

Mr. Joan Gaspart, President of the Barcelona Tourisme Convention Bureau  “Barcelona as a European city has a lot of promise for the future. Both in terms of the meeting’s industry and the tourism’s industry as many have discovered the potential of the Catalan’s capital.

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Top Christmas Market Destinations 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - This December enjoy the whims of Christmas by delving into the best Christmas markets around the world. Tailored for shopaholics, visit these alluring markets and get enthralled amidst a snowy setting.

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Hotel Brunelleschi opens new exclusive Pagliazza Tower Suite - new project of Great Hotels!

Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence has now opened its unique Tower Suite which occupies the top floor of the stunning Medieval Pagliazza Tower. The tower is one of the special ancient features of the property which has been beautifully preserved despite the restoration works.

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New commercial director of retail for Network Rail

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - Network Rail has appointed Jonathan Crick to join its property division, as commercial director of retail.

Mr Crick will have overall responsibility for retail within the organisation, with a focus on driving retail investment at Network Rail’s 17 managed stations, including Britain’s busiest – King’s Cross, Liverpool Street and Waterloo. The role also oversees advertising, car parks and other commercial contracts at stations. 

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Reed Travel Exhibitions Meetings and Events Portfolio adds 7th event with launch of IBTM India in 2013

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - Reed Travel Exhibitions organizer of the world’s leading portfolio of incentives, business travel and meetings industry events has announced that it is to launch IBTM India which will take place at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai from 12-14 September 2013.

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Amtrak Fills Key Senior Operations Positions

Amtrak announces it has named Bruce Pohlot as the new chief engineer and Tom Quigley as general manager, State-Supported Services. Both will report directly to DJ Stadtler, vice president of operations effective Dec. 10, 2012. 

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Malaysia Airlines Continues to Improve Results for 3rd Quarter 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - Malaysia Airlines announced a small operating profit of RM4 million and a Net Income After Tax (NIAT) of RM37 million for the third quarter ended 30 September 2012. The profit achieved in this quarter was the best performance to-date for the national airline following 6 consecutive quarters of losses.

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Serbia Convention Bureau launched two Facebook games as a marketing strategy

Serbia Convention Bureau has gone an extra mile and launched two Facebook games aimed at marketing Serbia through a fun way.

One is Tour de Serbie, the adrenalin game in which the player races through different Serbia’s destinations, using various means of transportation.

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Holiday Valley Lodge Completion on December 15

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - The new $12 million Holiday Valley Lodge will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, December 15, 2012 starting at 2:00PM.  The new Lodge replaces the 50 year old main base lodge, the Clubhouse Chalet with the purpose of improving circulation, services and experiences for Holiday Valley guests.

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At EIBTM Incentives Barcelona presents its new image

Today the Spanish DMC Incentives Barcelona presents its new image at the EIBTM in Barcelona. The blue circle of the logo represents the endless blue sky and also the endless services the company offers. 

Incentives Barcelona, with over ten years of experience, brings an important extra to incentive trips.

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Aegean Airlines announces their last nine month revenue report!

AEGEAN reports Nine-Month 2012 revenue of €511.3m, 5% lower compared to the same period last year.

Passengers carried totaled 4.9m, a 6% reduction compared to 2011, with load factor improving from 69.2% to 73.9%, however with lower average fares in the domestic market for a fourth consecutive year. 

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Holiday Toy Exhibit at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - Beginning November 26, 2012 and running through December 31, 2012, the Rockwell Museum of Western Art will be transformed into a Western Wonderland, including a special Holiday Toy Exhibit in the Remington and Russell Lodge.

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The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre records 56% increase in International event enquiries

The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (The QEIICC) has recorded a 56 per cent increase in the number of International enquiries considering London for events since 1st April 2012.

The increase is across both the association and corporate sectors, for events to be held in the next five years. Sue Etherington, Commercial Director said: “I have a reasonably good feeling about the future.

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London & Partners puts London on the map with a stack of prize packages for savvy visitors to EIBTM

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - London & Partners, the Mayor’s official promotional organisation and convention bureau for London, is inviting visitors attending EIBTM in Barcelona to get interactive this year to win a selection of bumper prize packages.

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Worldwide interest in groundbreaking service at Billund International Airport

Denmark's 2nd largest airport, Billund International Airport is the first in the world to launch a new service allowing passengers to print their baggage tags at home together with their boarding card. 

Billund Airport in the region of Southern Denmark, is literally the first in the world to launch a new service which allows passengers to print their baggage tags at home together with their boarding card.

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Copenhagen has been chosen as European Green Capital 2014

Copenhagen has been named European Green Capital 2014 a title bestowed upon a city with well-established record of achieving high environmental standards, is comitted to meeting ambitous goals, and acts as a role model to other cities. And according to a new report from the Global Business Travel Association, green credentials are a major attribute.

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Intoxicated Canadian fined for unruly behavior on an American Airlines flight to Trinidad.

A Canadian national, whose unruly action on board an American Airlines flight to Brazil forced it to be diverted to Trinidad over the last weekend, has been fined TT$8,000 (One TT dollar = US$0.16 cents) after pleading guilty to being a nuisance aboard the flight.

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Gatwick's response to Heathrow's 'One hub or none' report

Monday, November 26, 2012 - On Thursday 15 November, Heathrow published its ‘One Hub or None’ report which will be presented to the Davies Commission. Gatwick Airport responded by saying:

“Growing Gatwick is the best way to address the current and future capacity problems in the South East.

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AAPA 'Trade Routes' Workshop to Address Trade Trends, Panama Canal Expansion Impacts

The assumption that trade conditions and infrastructure will drive future transportation changes will be the overriding theme at the sixth annual American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) “Shifting International Trade Routes” workshop in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 24-25, 2013.  The 1½-day program, which is being cosponsored by the U.S. Maritime Administration and hosted by the Tampa Port Authority, will address the range of issues related to dynamic, global and hemispheric trade.

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Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade To Celebrate Its Golden Anniversary On Saturday, December 1st

Celebrating its golden anniversary, more than 50 vessels of all shapes and sizes will participate in the 50th Annual Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade on Saturday, December 1st, starting at 6 p.m. in the Port of Los Angeles Main Channel. 

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Airport Authority Records Strong Interim Results for Fiscal 2012/2013

Monday, November 26, 2012 - Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced the unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2012. Revenue and profit attributable to equity shareholder rose 8.0% and 13.1% respectively over the same period in 2011 to HK$ 6,395 million and HK$ 2,751 million.

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Danish Pilot Union members approve the new collective agreement

Monday, November 26, 2012 - On 19 November SAS announced that the Board had decided to consider that the conditions for the implementation of 4Excellence NG exist as all required eight union agreements had been signed. At the same time, SAS announced that the Danish Pilot Union members would carry through a ballot amongst its members in relation to the collective agreement. 

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Air New Zealand reveals Hobbit-inspired 777-300 aircraft

On Saturday 24 November, Air New Zealand will unveil its spectacular Hobbit-inspired 777-300 aircraft at an exclusive invitation only event in Auckland, New Zealand. 

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ITB Berlin: Different travel patterns in individual European markets

Monday, November 26, 2012 - Economic uncertainty in a number of European countries is also impacting on travel patterns. Thus, Italy reported a five per cent drop and Spain a two per cent decline in outbound trips. By contrast, the figures for Switzerland and Norway were good. These countries benefited from high exchange rates and reported ten and six per cent increases in outbound travel respectively. 

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ITB World Travel Trends Report forecasts a rise in trips to and from Europe

Monday, November 26, 2012 - In Europe, the effects of the economic situation on the continent’s tourism industry are wide-ranging, but the overall trend remains positive. This is one of the findings of the ITB World Travel Trends Report, compiled by IPK International and commissioned by ITB Berlin. The report forecasts that in 2013 Europeans will undertake even more trips abroad. Europe can also expect more arrivals.

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ITB Berlin: Cautiously optimistic forecast for 2013

Despite the economic tensions in Europe the forecasts for 2013 are cautiously optimistic. Overall, the ITB World Travel Trends Report predicts a moderate increase in European outbound travel of around one to two per cent. Only one-third of Europeans said the recession would affect their travel plans in 2013.

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SIA Deepens Commitment To Australia

Singapore Airlines has signed agreements with six tourism organisations in Australia in line with the Airline’s ongoing efforts to promote tourism to the country. The agreements are for a period of between two and four years, with the total investment for the current financial year amounting to more than A$5 million.

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Moscow plans to launch a single pass for tourists

Friday, November 23, 2012 - A single ticket for all types of transport, aimed primarily at tourists, may appear in Moscow next year, Moscow Department for Transport informed.

The ticket will cost 200 rubles, and guests will be able to use it for all kinds of public transportation for 24 hours a day without exception. 

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Save 20 Percent With Swissotel Hotels & Resorts Around The World

Friday, November 23, 2012 - To ensure that the weeks surrounding New Year are as pleasurable and appealing as possible for its guests, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts are again offering special prices for the winter festive season. Effective immediately, and until the 25th of February 2013, guests staying a minimum of two nights may profit from a 20 percent reduction on the best available rate. 

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Future Events Experience Announces New Line Up For 2012 Showcase

Friday, November 23, 2012 - The live Future Events Experience (www.eibtm.com) is set to return to EIBTM 2012, following a very successful launch at last year's show. The interactive technology showcase on the exhibition floor will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about new ways to enhance their meetings and events using the latest technology and services available to the industry.

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FAA Offers Holiday Travel Safety Tips

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is encouraging travelers to take an active role in aviation safety when they fly this holiday season. Travelers can make their flight even safer by taking a few minutes to follow these guidelines:

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Ethiopian CEO Wins African CEO of the Year Award

Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam has been awarded African CEO of the year from the African CEO Forum 2012 on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.

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Governor Quinn Announces High-Speed Rail Service for Thanksgiving Travelers

Friday, November 23, 2012 - Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider and Amtrak officials today announced that 110 mph rail service has started on a 15-mile segment along the Chicago-St. Louis corridor just in time for the heavily traveled Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Today’s announcement represents a historic step towards the establishment of a high-speed rail network in Illinois, one of Governor Quinn’s key priorities as he works to modernize the state’s infrastructure.

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Gulf Air honors Amman travel agents

Friday, November 23, 2012 - Gulf Air invited over 100 travel agent representatives to an official awards ceremony and dinner at the Sheraton Hotel, Amman this week, honoring the airline’s top travel agents in Jordan.

The event was aimed at recognizing and thanking trade partners for their loyalty and continued support to Gulf Air while giving them an opportunity to spend an evening in a relaxing environment with other members of the travel trade.

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Kids Fly Free with Gulf Air

Friday, November 23, 2012 - Gulf Air that has won awards for being the most ‘Family-Friendly’ airline, has announced a new innovative offer for families, where kids can fly free with their parents. 

Under this promotion that runs from 21 November to 27 November 2012, when a family of 2 adults and 2 children travel together, one child gets 100% discount while the second child gets 25% discount on their tickets excluding taxes and surcharges. 

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airBaltic ReShape is a Success, Clarifying Past for Investor Confidence

airBaltic has been informed that Baltijas Aviācijas Sistēmas (BAS), a past shareholder in the airline, has made a complaint to the European Commission DG Competition early 2012 about the actions taken by the shareholders that subsequently led to re-shaping the airline. 

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Gulf Air Launches Corporate Leadership and Career Development Programmes

Friday, November 23, 2012 - In its continuous efforts towards Bahrainisation initiatives, national carrier Gulf Air today announced the launching of two corporate development plans- Gulf Air Succession plan and Career Development plan- aimed at developing the competencies of its employees and strengthening the national carrier to deliver its long-term goals. 

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HKIA's Overall Traffic Grows in October

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved sustained air traffic growth in October 2012, handling 4.7 million passenger trips and 346,000 tonnes of cargo for year-on-year increases of 1.9% and 1.1% respectively. The airport also saw 30,025 flight movements, representing an increase of 5.1% compared to the same month last year.

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Special Thanksgiving Promotion Taking Place Aboard New Carnival Breeze in Miami

To celebrate Thanksgiving and the arrival of the new Carnival Breeze to Miami, Carnival Cruise Lines is placing a 50-foot-tall inflatable turkey atop the ship.

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Sabre Begins Distributing US Airways ChoiceSeats

Sabre Travel Network announced it has begun offering US Airways’ ChoiceSeats in the Sabre global distribution system (GDS).

Sabre is the first GDS to allow travelers to reserve and purchase US Airway’s ChoiceSeats. Sabre’s GDS merchandising solutions provide airlines the ability to increase revenues by selling their ancillary products and services to the largest global audience. 

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Creative Billboard Campaign Highlights Carnival Breeze's New Miami-Based Cruise Schedule

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - In a fun and creative way to promote the Carnival Breeze’s arrival in Miami, Carnival Cruise Lines and its ad agency, Arnold Worldwide, have launched an inventive billboard campaign that showcases the many on-board innovations on the new 130,000-ton vessel.

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Sabre launches TripCase Connect

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Sabre announced it has launched TripCase Connect, a tool for partners to send messages to travelers using TripCase, Sabre’s popular mobile trip management app.

TripCase helps travelers organize their trip details, keeps them informed with in-transit messages and critical flight alerts, and offers helpful tools such as maps, weather forecasts, trip sharing, alternate flight schedules and seat maps.

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MSC Armonia Reports Itinerary Change

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - As a result of unrest in the Israeli and Gaza border area, MSC Cruises has decided to cancel MSC Armonia’s calls in Eilat, Israel, until the situation in the country returns to normal. In place of next week’s scheduled call in Eilat, MSC Armonia guests will instead be offered an extended stay in Aqaba, Jordan, where the ship will arrive on 27 November at 7:00 and leave on 28 November at 17:00.

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Windstar Cruises Moves Full Sail Ahead in 2013

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Windstar Cruises announced that advance bookings on 2013 sailings are 60% ahead of the prior year. Based on current pace, 2013 will mark the fourth straight year of increasing revenue for the small-ship cruise line. “Our team is thrilled with the results after all the hard work and changes.” says Hans Birkholz, CEO of Windstar. Brought on in 2010 to turn around the endearing, yet struggling cruise line, Birkholz began focusing on branding, product development, sales support and cost control.

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Network Rail half-year results 2012/2013

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Patrick Butcher, Network Rail’s group finance director said: “The railway continues to see strong traffic growth which provides us with the challenge of getting the balance right between capacity, reliability and efficiency. We have seen growth on the network of 5% a year for a decade and this is set to continue. That means we continue to become more efficient so we can continue to invest to meet this growth.”

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Apptricity Teams Up with GetThere to Deliver Streamlined Business Travel and Expense Management

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - Apptricity Corporation, provider of Jetstream which includes E-Procurement, Financial Productivity and Supply Chain solutions, announced a new agreement with GetThere to deliver advanced business travel booking and expense management. 

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Amtrak Police Earn CALEA Accreditation

Thursday, November 22, 2012 - The Amtrak Police Department was awarded law enforcement accreditation on November 18, 2012, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

To achieve accreditation, Amtrak Police had to show compliance with several hundred professional standards measured by the commission and were evaluated on all aspects of the department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

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Participate in the Holiday Happenings at The Spa and Salon at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - Make time for merry making of a healthier kind with the Holiday Happy Hour and special treatment enhancements this festive season at the Spa and Salon at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. “The holidays tend to be about indulging, which often translates to imbibing in cocktails and festive treats,” says Spa Director Lia Rowland. 

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New York City to host a variety of Christmas Shows and Events

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - Radio City Christmas Spectacular from November 9 to December 30 - This iconic song-and-dance extravaganza, featuring the legendary Rockettes, is one of the holiday season's must-see attractions. Celebrating 85 years of the Rockettes this year, the show combines such classic scenes as "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "New York at Christmas" with all-new numbers and the cutting-edge digital mapping technology of Christmas Vision, which transforms Radio City Music Hall's interior into a giant canvas.

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Do not miss the 25th edition of EIBTM

EIBTM is set to welcome over 15,200 meetings professionals to Barcelona from 27th – 29th November for three days of business, education and networking. The show will celebrate 25 years at the forefront of the industry and showcase over 3,100 international organisations, representing over 7,000 products and services including venues, hotels, destinations, technology, business travel and event service providers to Hosted Buyers, Trade Visitors and media attending. 

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Canadian Travelodge Hotels Become Part of Wyndham Rewards Loyalty Program

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - Wyndham Rewards, the guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group, today announced the addition of 91 Travelodge® and Thriftlodge® hotels in Canada to the program, making it the largest hotel loyalty program in the country with over 380 participating properties, representing 10 brands. 

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Many Reasons to Give Thanks this Holiday Weekend at Breckenridge Ski Resort

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - Breckenridge Ski Resort plans to open Peak 9 terrain and additional terrain on Peak 8, including a double jump line in the Park Lane terrain park, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 21st. Peak 9 will be open with full base area services, including ski & ride school and on-mountain dining at Ten Mile Station and The Maggie.

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Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Introduces RedCedar Boutique Massage Suite

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver invites visitors and guests to relax, lay back and get pampered in the new RedCedar boutique massage suite, where good things come in small packages. At just two treatment rooms the focus is all about the guest and their comfort. Massages are tailored to the needs of each guest and are designed to revitalize the body and promote relation and well-being.

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TownePlace Suites LEED-ing the Way in Frederick

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - TownePlace Suites in Frederick MD Ribbon CuttingThe TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Frederick, Maryland celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The hotel, owned by Westview Hospitality Associates, LLC and managed by Plamondon Hospitality Partners, is the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) hotel in Frederick. 

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Wyndham Vacation Ownership Honored as 'Best Place to Work' in Southern Nevada

Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) was recently named the top employer for mega companies in southern Nevada by The Southern Nevada Human Resources Association. Recognizing top Southern Nevada employers for innovative human resource practices and programs, this marks the second year that WVO has placed first in their category.

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Vail Mountain's New Gondola, One, to Open to Foot Passengers

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - Vail Mountain is scheduled to open One, the new state-of-the-art gondola for foot passenger access beginning Wednesday, Nov. 21. Skiers and snowboarders currently have access to the Born Free Express Lift and terrain on the Born Free and lower Columbine trails – including a terrain park experience including 11 features – as well as an egress back to Vail Village.

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Women on Their Way Announces Top 10 Holiday Destinations for 2012

Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide, the hospitality industry's longest-running branded program entirely dedicated to female travelers, has chosen its top 10 holiday destinations for 2012 holiday vacations.

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Celebrate the Holidays with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - To kick off the holiday season, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is offering a variety of festive events and activities throughout December with two special guest hosts. Like many other holiday travelers, Santa and Mrs. Claus are jetting off to Florida to escape the cold, and once again have decided to spend their vacation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. 

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Travel and meetings industry gets online and social media experience

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - Media and marketing in the travel and meetings industry has finally come of age in the form of Meeting the World. Both a key online and social media marketing tool for destinations, venues and other suppliers, and an essential resource providing inspiration and insight for travel and meetings planners, Meeting the World has recently officially launched following months of preparation.

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Jamaica Perfectly Poised for Success in Meetings and Incentives Market

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - Jamaica with its tropical locale, array of accommodations, and wide selection of activities has always been a top Caribbean choice for the Meeting and Incentive market. Recent developments on the island have perfectly poised the destination for further success. At the peak of these developments, is the newly opened, 56, 788 square-foot Montego Bay Convention Centre boasting state-of-the-art facilities and solidifying the island as a leader in the category. 

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Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia engages SiteMinder

Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has engaged global online distribution solutions provider, SiteMinder, to implement a holistic technology offering and to extend their reach to more online markets around the world.Voyages’ properties at Ayers Rock Resort in the Northern Territory and Home Valley Station in the East Kimberley in Western Australia will use SiteMinder’s industry-leading Channel Manager to connect their Opera Property Management System (PMS) to multiple online booking channels around the globe. 

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Mind, Body & Culinary Heaven At Mandarin Oriental,Bangkok

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s new Mind, Body & Culinary Heaven Package is a leisurely, luxurious programme of relaxing Asian wellness, delectable Thai cuisine and culture. The package aims to provide guests with lasting memories of an enriching stay in exotic Bangkok, at one of the world’s most legendary hotels.

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Crystal Summer Sailings Debuts With Tomorrow's Brightest Musical Stars

Aboard two Northern Europe cruises next summer, Crystal Cruises’ guests will have the rare opportunity to enjoy live performances from some of tomorrow’s brightest stars at the beginning of their professional careers.  Continuing its exclusive partnership with the Music Center of Los Angeles’ distinguished Spotlight Program, the ultra-luxury line will showcase the talents of the program’s most acclaimed young artists on its 2013 “Emerging Artists” Experiences of Discovery voyages:

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Les Roches Launches Winter Program in Hospitality for High School Students

Les Roches International Hospitality Management School has launched a hospitality program designed exclusively for high school students and those students planning to pursue a career in the industry.  Enrollment is open for the 2-month intensive program, which begins in January 2013.

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Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi to open early next year

Dusit International has announced plans to open Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, its first property in the UAE capital, in the first quarter of 2013. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, comprising 402 luxurious guest rooms and suites as well as 131 deluxe serviced apartments, features a wealth of unique facilities that provide the discerning business traveller with a perfect destination.

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Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood to Open Additional Terrain for Holiday

With up to 30-inches of new snow accumulating over the weekend and cold temperatures allowing the largest snowmaking systems on the West Coast to continue operation, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are evaluating conditions and plan to open additional terrain heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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ITB Berlin and Fachhochschule Worms organise the 16th annual meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Tourismuswissenschaft

This year, at the 16th annual meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Tourismuswissenschaft (DGT), the featured topic is tourism and politics. The event will take place in the German capital from 29 November to 1 December 2012 and is being organised by ITB Berlin in collaboration with Fachhochschule Worms. 

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WTTC - Europe right and wrong on emissions trading

“A very unexpected but very welcome development, which may now temporarily prevent a full scale trade war” is the response of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO, David Scowsill, to the European Union's decision to postpone the full introduction of its emissions trading scheme (ETS).

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HBAA launches Corporate Forum

The UK’s leading association for intermediaries dealing with meetings, events and accommodation bookings, the HBAA, will host its first Corporate Forum at etc.venues’ Dexter House, London, on Monday 10th December 2012. 

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Expedia's 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation

Monday, November 19, 2012 - Expedia.com released the results of the 2012 Vacation Deprivation study, an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. The 2012 study was conducted online by Harris Interactive among 8,687 employed adults in September and October 2012 on behalf of Expedia.com in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia. 

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Canadian hotel industry's occupancy rose 4.1 percent to 62.8 percent

Monday, November 19, 2012 - The Canadian hotel industry experienced positive results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 4-10 November 2012, according to data from STR.

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Expedia's New App Update Combines Simplicity of Mobile with Robust Flight and Hotel Booking Intelligence

Monday, November 19, 2012 - Instant flight sorting of more than 200+ airlines. Beautiful, intuitive interface. More than 140 thousand hotel properties. Crisp, gorgeous destination imagery. Mobile-only deals of up to 60% off. Say hello to the new features to be found in “Expedia,” the newly updated mobile app launched by the world’s leading online travel agency. 

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Torontoland: A gift to you this holiday season

Monday, November 19, 2012 - Torontoland awaits you as it bustles with holiday-themed activities, events, and outdoor displays everyone can enjoy. Explore Toronto and all it has to offer with Tourism Toronto’s plethora of Torontoland hotel packages, from Hotel & Parking or Breakfast to Romantic Holiday, Family Holiday and even the Girls Night Out package.

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Travelocity helps travellers navigate airports during Thanksgiving rush

Monday, November 19, 2012 - Travelocity's 12th Annual Turkey Task Force members will be positioned at ten high-traffic airports across the country the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving. These travel experts will be visiting with travelers, taking photos and, most importantly, providing updates on security wait times, cancellations, delays, crowd conditions and more. 

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TravelClick Drives Bookings for its Hotel Customers via Google

Monday, November 19, 2012 - TravelClick, the leading provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers across the globe, announced a risk-free pay-for-performance program for hotels to advertise on Google’s Hotel Price Ads program that includes Google Hotel Finder, Google Universal Search, Google+ Local and Google Maps. This unique program allows TravelClick to effectively drive more direct bookings and demand to its hotel customers.   

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SeaDream Yacht Club Gears Up for Golfing in the Caribbean

Monday, November 19, 2012 - Twin mega-yachts, SeaDream I & SeaDream II are now crossing the Atlantic, on their way to the Caribbean where they’ll stay through the end of April 2013. The Caribbean has been an ideal destination for these intimate vessels since the 2001, when SeaDream Yacht Club was founded. Warm, calm waters, tranquil beaches and charming yacht harbors beckon boaters of all types. But it’s not just for sailors anymore, this Caribbean season SeaDream is luring golfers.

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EIBTM to host Dedicated Business Travel Networking Event

EIBTM is set to host a dedicated networking session on Wednesday 28th November from 6-7pm at the Business Travel Pavilion on the show floor.

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IATA - Infrastructure to Support Asian Growth

IATA urged Asia-Pacific aviation leaders to focus on airport and air traffic management infrastructure as the region’s demand for connectivity continues to grow.

“Aviation is a vital part of Asia’s economy, supporting 24 million jobs and nearly half-a-trillion dollars of GDP. Connectivity, facilitated by aviation, is a critical link to markets and a generator of wealth—both material and of the human spirit. 

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Apple's Passbook lands at Heathrow

Heathrow announced a partnership between Apple’s Passbook and the airport’s WorldPoints passenger rewards programme.

The move, a first in a European multi-retailer environment, will soon allow passengers to store their Heathrow loyalty card and access current retail offers and coupons all in one place.

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agoda.com lights up Thailand with fabulous Loy Kratong deals

agoda.com is helping travelers find great deals during Loy Kratong, Thailand’s most romantic and beautiful festival.

Falling on the night of the 12th full moon – which this year is November 28th – it’s a tradition that dates back hundreds of years and one that many Thais hold close to their hearts. 

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AH&LA Partners with STR to Launch Food & Beverage Star Benchmark Report

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and STR have joined forces to create the first Food & Beverage STAR Benchmark Report.  Created by the AH&LA Food & Beverage Council to develop a standard language or metric that quantifies hotel F&B revenues, the report eventually will enable hoteliers to benchmark against properties within their brand, their competitive set, and allow for universal training.

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Sweeten the Season with Holiday Treasures from the Pastry Kitchen at Beverly Wilshire

Saturday, November 10, 2012 - This season at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Executive Pastry Chef Adam Thomas introduces his special Holiday Treasures menu, available to order as a delicious addition to a festive table, or the perfect party gift.

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Play Games and Discover Serbia

Serbia Convention Bureau has gone an extra mile and launched two Facebook games aimed at marketing Serbia through a fun way.

One is Tour de Serbie, the adrenalin game in which the player races through different Serbia’s destinations, using various means of transportation.

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Chicago Invites Tourists From All Over The World

Saturday, November 10, 2012 - Chicago is a great place to visit throughout the year whether it is the colorful fall months of sheer magic or during autumn season when abundant sunshine and fresh crisp air will leave you with a new zest for life. 

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Melia receives the Honorary plaque for Tourism merits for the 'Calvia Beach Resort' project

The Spanish Government has approved the "Tourism Merit Award for public-private partnership for the modernization of mature destinations” to Melia Hotels International, in recognition of its repositioning project for Magaluf, one of the most popular destinations of Mallorca, developed in the 60s.

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Marriott International and the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation Donate $500,000 for Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Marriott International and The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation, the Marriott family’s private foundation, announced they will each contribute $250,000 for a total donation of $500,000 to hurricane relief.  Half will be donated to the American Red Cross to help meet immediate community needs that will broadly benefit Marriott associates, their families, friends and neighbors.  An additional $250,000 is earmarked for longer-term recovery efforts.   

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Vail Mountain Names New Gondola 'One' in Honor of Resort's First Lift

Saturday, November 10, 2012 - Vail Mountain Resort announced its new, state-of-the-art gondola, installed this summer in conjunction with the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration will be named “One.” The lift’s numerical designation will also be #1. The name is a tribute to Vail’s original gondola – the first in Colorado – and the first lift skiers took at the resort when it opened on Dec. 15, 1962 in the same location as the new gondola. 

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ArtsWestchester Announces It's "All Decked Out" Gala

Friday, November 09, 2012 - On Saturday, November 17, starting at 6:30pm, ArtsWestchester will invite guests to get “All Decked Out” for its cruise ship-themed annual gala at 800 Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook.  With over 500 expected guests, the event will be hosted by Managing Director, Enterprise Banking First Niagara Financial Group David V. Ring and will honor CEO of RPW Group Robert P. Weisz for his continued support of the arts in Westchester.

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