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Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), has appointed industry veteran Kathy Maher to the role of senior vice president, revenue management.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) retained its first place ranking as Australia’s best airport for overall Quality of Service for the ninth consecutive year in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 2011-12 Airport Monitoring Report.
For Liverpool John Lennon Airport's customers, a new store promises the best souvenir of the city: something made-here!
Qantas will more than double the size of its existing Qantas Club in Darwin and upgrade the lounge facilities to cater for Business and premium leisure travel to the region.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched an innovative online mapping tool developed in cooperation with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, to make it easier to message new contacts, arrange meetings and be more productive while travelling. 
United Airlines today announced an agreement to add 30 Embraer 175 regional jets to the United Express fleet. Under an agreement with Embraer, United will purchase the aircraft with deliveries in 2014 and 2015. These aircraft will be operated by a United Express partner to be announced later..jpg)
Over the past decades, Asia and the Pacific has consolidated its position not only as one of the major tourism destination regions, but also as an increasingly important outbound market. Asia accounts for 14 of the world´s top 50 source markets in terms of international expenditure. ‘Key Outbound Tourism Markets in South-East Asia’, a new joint report by UNWTO and Tourism Australia, responds to the growing need to better understand five of these dynamic source markets and the opportunity they represent to destinations around the world.
As from 2 September, Air France will offer its customers three weekly services to Shanghai-Pudong by Airbus A380. Air France will therefore become the first European airline to serve the Chinese economic capital by A380. 
Travellers can look forward to a variety of new shops and restaurants at Vienna Airport. Following the successful conclusion of numerous contracts with new operators, a number of new shops and gastronomy facilities are scheduled to open soon.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has completed the sale of W® New Orleans to Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) for $65 million. This sale comes on the heels of the sale of W New Orleans – French Quarter to Chesapeake Lodging Trust in March 2013.
Australia's first charity, The Benevolent Society, has planned a unique way to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The first 200 people to donate $200 online to The Benevolent Society will find themselves with money in return - a special new collectible $1 coin celebrating 200 years of the Society.
Australian tourism industry continues to be an important contributor to the Australian economy, despite the uncertain global economic environment. And this is proved by the latest Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) data which reveals that tourism contributed $41 billion to Australia's economy in 2011-12, an increase of 5.3 per cent.
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced that it will be providing free internet to all its 71m loyalty programme members, worldwide. The announcement comes as IHG reveals the results of a global online survey* which show that nearly half of adults (43%) would choose not to stay in a hotel that charged for internet.
Ten Victorian companies in Australia have been awarded Business Research and Development (R&D) vouchers worth up to $25,000 each to undertake innovative research and development as part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $5 million Innovation Voucher Program.
Heathrow Airport today welcomed the Freight Transport Association (FTA’s) submission to the Airports Commission, which recognised Heathrow’s position as the most significant airport for freight in the UK and a strategically vital national asset.
Recent research conducted by Reed Travel Exhibitions has identified Latin American countries Argentina, Brazil and Mexico as destinations where CIBTM (www.cibtm.com) buyers are interested in placing outbound MICE business.
The Collectors Car Show organized by Regal Airport Hotel on 14 Apr, 2013 was a great success. 20 pristine collectors cars from all eras, including 2 pre-war cars - 1914 Ford Model T Speedster and 1916 Ford Model T Speedster Race Car - were showcased at the hotel lobby and driveway. Over 150 guests attended, including members of Collectors Car Club and their families who enjoyed the sumptuous Sunday Brunch at China Coast Bar + Grill, organic farm tour, cocktail and cooking class. 
The re-awakening of a historic distillery will ensure that fine single malt whisky will flow once more from the Annandale valley in Dumfries and Galloway.Scotland’s national tourism organisation’s biggest ever ticket giveaway has seen all 15,000 tickets handed out to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland 2013, with more than 35,000 people trying to get their hands on a free ticket.
The Ministry for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority would like to inform the public that the opening night of the Malta International Fireworks Festival (MIFF) is still taking place as scheduled this evening in Marsaxlokk.
The San Francisco Travel Association is launching the Neighborhood Partners Program to provide greater connections between the 16.5 million visitors who come to San Francisco each year and businesses located throughout the city’s 49 square miles. 
Rainbow Tasmania Tourism Accreditation gives tourism operators the opportunity to show that their business treats all people in the same non-discriminatory manner and provides a safe and comfortable environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) customers. It also highlights that the business complies with the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998 (Tas).
The new Etihad Travel Mall located on Sheikh Zayed Road, is our premier airport check-in terminal in Dubai.
A collective effort between Brazil Ministry of Tourism, Embratur, Ministry of Culture (MINC) and state and local governments will devise strategies for international promotion of the celebration of St. John during the mega events that Brazil will host in the coming years, starting with the Confederations Cup in June and July.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay announces the All American Whiskey Barbeque May 17, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Whiskey connoisseurs and beginners are invited to sip, swish and savour the art of whiskey. The highly intriguing and sometimes intimidating beverage is gaining popularity in the cocktail circuit. Master of Whiskey Dr. Thomas Turner will lead guests on an aromatic journey to distinguish the many personalities of whiskey - from sweet and citrusy to mild and smooth.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay announces the All American Whiskey Barbeque May 17, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Whiskey connoisseurs and beginners are invited to sip, swish and savour the art of whiskey. The highly intriguing and sometimes intimidating beverage is gaining popularity in the cocktail circuit. Master of Whiskey Dr. Thomas Turner will lead guests on an aromatic journey to distinguish the many personalities of whiskey - from sweet and citrusy to mild and smooth.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, in conjunction with The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, DINE, the developer of Punta Mita, and the Riviera Nayarit Visitors and Convention Bureau, congratulates the winners of the third annual Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Maui’s only Forbes Five Star Resort, announces its fall 2013 lineup of Unforgettable Events, a series of one-of-a-kind experiences tailored to the Resort’s active lifestyle guests, featuring the return of virtuoso violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and her Red Violin, favourite tennis and cycling camps, and a new event, the Aloha Windsurfing Clinic with world champions Matt Pritchard and Shawna Cropas.Indian nationals living in Australia and those who have visited the country will star in a new advocacy campaign to make Australia the holiday destination of choice amongst Indian travelers.More than 60 industry partners have backed Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ campaign, which has attracted applications from almost 200 countries around the world.
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced an affiliation agreement with Travel Smart Vacation Club. The affiliation agreement includes two resorts, which will offer a more luxurious vacation experience for members through several resort upgrades: Royalton Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, and Royalton White Sands in Jamaica.
Each year, all of Buenos Aires awaits the return of the famous Sunday Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires. This year, the season brings an exciting new setting for the acclaimed weekly feast: the new Elena Restaurant.
Opening in mid 2013, Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen is the company’s eighth hotel in China, and in honour of that distinction, the Hotel's Concierge has curated a list of the 8 Wonders of Shenzhen.
Forbes Travel Guide has launched its inaugural London Star Awards naming Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane the only award winner to receive a much-coveted Five-Star rating for both the Hotel and its Spa.
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong Shanghai offers travellers an art and cuisine journey through two exclusive packages from April 28 to July 28, 2013, coinciding with the Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal exhibition at the Power Station of Art..jpg)
This Mother’s Day, celebrate Mom with an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch or special Dinner at Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North on Sunday, May 12, 2013.
Delegates from over 15 countries and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations, gathered around the 3rd meeting of the Task Force of the Silk Road Task Force (22-23 April, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan)..jpg)
Tomas Donev, sommelier at CottoCrudo restaurant, bar and lounge of Four Seasons Hotel Prague, introduces a unique tasting session with a selection of wines from the most renowned Italian wineries allowing guests to "fly" around Italy with CottoCrudo’s wine flights.
US Airways has filed a supplement to its March 4 application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the rights to operate daily, year-round service between Sao Paulo, Brazil and the airline's hubs in Charlotte, N.C. and Philadelphia.
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today recognized Nissan North America, Inc. for the company’s global launch of the Nissan LEAF Electric Vehicle (EV) CARWINGS Telematics Program and Airbiquity, Inc. for the global launch of its Choreo Service Delivery Platform for its Cloud-Based EV Solution designed for the Nissan LEAF. Both companies were presented with a Smart Solution Spotlight Award during ITS America’s 23rd Annual Meeting and Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee.
Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of world’s largest hospitality companies, was named to DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity. This is the Company’s first year in the Top 50.
Stansted Airport has today presented its annual sustainability report to the airport consultative committee. The report outlines how the social and economic benefits of airport are balanced against the environmental impacts of aviation. Key achievements in 2012 include: 
Canadian Affair’s summer flights from Glasgow Airport direct to Calgary and Vancouver commence on Wednesday 1 May.Scotland’s largest tour operator to Canada will operate a weekly service to both destinations until October, with economy class fares from just £498 return.The return flight departs from Calgary and Vancouver on a Tuesday afternoon, arriving back into Glasgow the following day.
superlative YEW at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver (Silver), where discreet servers deliver chef Ned Bell's fine takes on local steelhead trout, octopus, Dungeness crab, and other oceanic gems."
At Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, Executive Chef Robert Gerstenecker has long been recognized for creating fresh tastes and tantalizing twists; so it is no surprise that the Park 75 lunch and dinner menus are now the essence of spring time. This season, the restaurant parades vibrant dishes with touches of sweet, smoky and earthy flavours - including a dash of Turkish culture.
The annual Manawatu Garden Festival - which celebrates the region's gardening heritage - is expanding to add a lifestyle dimension bringing in wine, food and hospitality, and a lineup of speakers this year. This event takes place at the Manfeild Stadium in the rural town of Feilding famed for its local rhododendron gardens..
Guests of Four Seasons Hotel Doha can now travel to and from the airport, and around the city, ensconced in a new bespoke 2013 Viano multi-utility vehicle from prestige brand Mercedes-Benz, the newest addition to the Hotel’s fleet of luxury vehicles.
The Caulfield community now has access to improved recreational facilities as a result of a $1.8 million upgrade of the Caulfield Racecourse centre reserve in Victoria, Australia.
Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta presents an exhibition of paintings by talented and renowned Indonesian artist Kartini Basuki. The paintings are artistically displayed around the lobby area of the Hotel until May 10, 2013.
One need not take a whole week off to enjoy an exciting Royal Caribbean cruise to some of the Caribbean’s most popular destinations. The cruise line renowned for its fleet of the world’s most innovative cruise ships today announced three- to five-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises throughout 2014-15, sailing from Tampa, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades and Miami.