Thursday 31 October 2013

Etihad Airways’ and Gol Intelligent Airlines implement Interline e-ticket agreement

EtihadEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has temporarily suspended its three weekly passenger flights and two weekly cargo flights to the Libyan capital, Tripoli, effective immediately.

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Delta first to submit plan to allow customer use of portable electronic devices below 10,000 feet as early as Nov. 1

DeltaDelta Air Lines is ready to allow its customers to be the first to use their portable electronic devices below 10,000 feet as early as Nov. 1, 2013 pending Federal Aviation Administration approval.

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Prelude to Austrian Airlines Financial Results as at 30 September 2013: Positive operating profit of EUR 19.4 million

Austrian-AirlinesAustrian Airlines has improved the operating profit in the first nine months of the year (before one-time effects) by €10.3 million to €19.4 million.

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Enchanting Festive Holiday At The Excelsior, Hong Kong

Mandarin-OrientalWith the lead up to Christmas well underway, The Excelsior, Hong Kong launches an enticing festive package for those looking to indulge in Hong Kong’s glittering Christmas illuminations and exciting festive spirit.


Last chance for Bupa Challenge Tour teams to register

Bupa_teamRiders planning to take on the 2014 Bupa Challenge Tour as a team have until 5pm today to register.

Next year’s event will be held between Unley and Victor Harbor on Friday, 24 January and features four distance options to suit cyclists of all abilities.


Making a proposal for Victoria’s nature-based tourism

victoria-state-governmentTo ensure more Victorians and visitors can enjoy our world-class national parks, the Victorian Coalition Government today released the Making a Proposal package to guide submissions for sustainable nature-based tourism opportunities.

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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces Public Offering of 2,200,000 Common Shares

Pebble-Brook-HotelPebblebrook Hotel Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: PEB) announced today that it intends to issue 2,200,000 of its common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, in an underwritten public offering.

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Tuesday 29 October 2013

Croatia’s Tourism is Flourishing

The-tourism-industry-in-CroatiaThe tourism industry in Croatia is thriving. This year about 7.5 billion Euros is expected. The number of overnight stays will perhaps increase by three percent. This will give a fresh drive to the privatization of hotel groups and investments into new resorts.

Delta And Food & Wine Announce Chef Linton Hopkins As Winner OF “The Cabin Pressure Cook-Off,” New Delta Chef

DeltaDelta Air Lines and FOOD & WINE today announce that Chef Linton Hopkins is the winner of the “The Cabin Pressure Cook-Off,” a culinary competition to find the next Delta chef.

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Air India Invites Global Tender for Dry-leasing

M_Id_434180_Air_India_Airbus_A-320-300x181Air India’s fresh bid, aims to acquire new A320s with Sharklet, a fuel-saving wing-tip device, powered by CFM56-5B4/3 PIP engines, on dry lease for a lease period of maximum up to 12 years, up from the six-year lease period it planned in August.

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U.S. Travel Co-sponsors Fly-In to Call for Immediate Action on Immigration Reform


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Mechanical issues ground over 100 passengers

download-49Flight 1032 was supposed to leave around 9:30 a.m. Passengers on an Allegiant Airlines Flight (Flight 1032) from Oakland to Provo were stuck for nearly 12 hours on three separate planes Monday.

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MS Hamburg calls at Mgarr for the first time

malta-logo20The MS Hamburg called for the first time at M?arr, Gozo, this week. MS Hamburg is a 15,000-ton, 420 passenger, luxury cruise ship owned by the Conti Group; and is now operated by Plantours Kreuzfahrten. She was built in 1997, in Wismar, Germany.

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3.5 million passengers use Malta International Airport so far this year

air-maltaA total 3.5 million passengers went through Malta International Airport between January 1 and today – the same amount that made use of the airport until the first week of December last year, MIA CEO Markus Klaushofer said this morning.

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Bin Majid Hotels to participate in WTM

download-229-300x163Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts, a reputed group of hotels in the UAE, has announced their participation in the annual World Travel Market (WTM) which will be held in London from November 4th till November 7th.

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British photographer clicks Russian volcanic eruptions

article-2478808-190DDB5200000578-804_964x545-300x169A daredevil photographer, Dr Roscoe, captured the supernatural power and destruction caused by Russia’s highest volcanoes as they erupted during the past weeks.

Nine-member robber gang arrested

050363a3ef14e187a93f20b5f8d8279b-300x199The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Ras Al Khaimah Police arrested a nine-member gang that specifically indulged in robbing large commercial stores and travel agencies in the emirate.

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WTTC to elevate Hainan tourism standards

tourism-newzealandThe 2014 WTTC Global Summit, slated to be held in April 2014 in Hainan, can help Hainan open up to the world and promote it as an international tourist venue, according to Lu Zhiyuan, head of Hainan province’s tourism department in Beijing.

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Gujarat to Invest Rs.120 Crore to Promote Beaches

download-138Kamlesh Patel, Gujarat’s state tourism corporation chief, said on Tuesday that Gujarat would invest Rs.120 crore on developing its beaches.

Accor recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces

visuelAccor is recognized as one of the Best Company to Work For in : Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, India, Mexico, Peru, Portugal and the UK.

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Accor – Pullman in the spotlight

20131028_pullman_magazinePullman obtained a prestigious accolade this Wednesday October 23 when a jury made up of big names from the world of marketing and communication awarded it the “Grand Prix Stratégies du Brand Content 2013″ for its guest magazine which was launched last June.

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Taj Group of Hotels Chennai is offering exquisite hampers for this Diwali

Taj-Resorts-and-PlacesThis Diwali, Taj Group of Hotels, Chennai has lined up some exciting Diwali hampers that are sure to add a dash to cheer to the festivitieFrom time-honoured confectioneries to special edition liquors, rare consumables to precious durables, beauty and glitterati must-haves; these hampers are sure to be appreciated by your loved ones.

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Norwegian continues expansion in European networks

Norwegian-Plan-300x202Norwegian continues its expansion in Europe and announced the opening of a new base of operations in Tenerife. Along with the new crew base, Norwegian expands its Spanish route network by adding more destinations and frequencies.

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KiwiRail’s Growth Momentum Still on Track

KiwiRailLogo-300x63Over the last three years, KiwiRail has increased revenue by over 25 percent, with freight revenue growing by over $100 million in the same period, Chairman John Spencer said today at KiwiRail’s Annual Public Meeting in Christchurch.

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Johnsonville Line Disruptions – Kiwi Rail

KiwiRailLogo-300x63Due to an unforeseen extension to this weekend’s track maintenance, Johnsonville Line services will be bus replaced on a half hourly basis with the aim of having train services running on the line by tomorrow morning.

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Lodging Industry Asks Pennsylvania Legislature For Equal Enforcement Of Laws For State Hotels, Out-Of-State Companies

ASTAIn an effort to push for legislation to protect Pennsylvania hotels from being subjected to higher effective tax rates than out-of-state online travel companies (OTCs), the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) will testify at the October 29 field hearing of the Pennsylvania House Committee on Tourism & Recreational Development, convened by Representatives Jerry Stern (R-80) Thaddeus Kirkland (D-159).

Gogo Goes Global: Partners with Japan Airlines to Deliver In-flight Internet

gogo-plane-300x170Gogo, the world leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, announced today that it has signed a contract  with Japan Airlines (JAL) to provide Gogo’s in-flight Internet service on JAL’s entire domestic fleet, which consists of 77 aircraft.

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Morgans Hotel Group Unveils New Website

morgans-hotelgroup-logo3Morgans Hotel Group today announced the launch of their new website, designed to bring the magic of the boutique hotel portfolio to the digital booking experience.

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Industry Sets Stong Framework For Growth – But Key Improvements Could Make A Difference

ATECThe State of the Industry (SOI) report released at today’s Australian Tourism Directions Conference shows the industry is heading in a positive direction, but there are some key levers that Government can use to assist in achieving greater economic outcome, ATEC Managing Director, Felicia Mariani said.

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International showcase opportunity for NZ tourism operators

tianzTop New Zealand tourism operators are being invited to showcase their businesses at TRENZ 2014, New Zealand’s most important annual tourism business event.

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Hotel Adds New Director of Revenue Management

sonesta-LogoSonesta Gwinnett Place has named Troy Kicklighter as its new director of revenue management.

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Saturday 26 October 2013

Million Dollar Art Exhibition Presented by Raffles Dubai and CASI Global

2e98c112-c1a1-437b-815a-479e655237dc-300x116Raffles Dubai in association with CASI Global New York is pleased to introduce for the first time in the U.A.E exquisite contemporary Spanish art, created by famous artists of the 20th and 21st century reflecting the culture and tradition of Spain.

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Festive Celebrations at Raffles Praslin Seychelles

f1140fb1-4ac7-4f6b-8eb2-78c259a6f531-300x116Raffles Praslin, Seychelles offers an array of festive celebration to enjoy Christmas and New Year in stunning surroundings, with the warm Seychellois atmosphere and laid-back luxury.

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Celebrating newly twinned lanes between Saskatoon and Prince Albert

Transport-Canada-LogoA major milestone to support Saskatchewan growth was reached today as the last section of twinned lanes on the busy Highway 11 corridor between Saskatoon and Prince Albert opened to traffic.


‘Denver International Airport Day’ Features Business Training, Opportunities at DIA

Denver-Int-Airport-300x75Business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in doing business at Denver International Airport (DIA) are invited to attend the third annual “DIA Day” on Nov. 4 at the Renaissance Denver Hotel.

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Bombardier Evolves Maintenance Intervals for a Wide Range of Business Aircraft Operators

Business-Aircraft-OperatorsBombardier Aerospace has once again demonstrated its determination to lead the way in reducing operating costs for its business aircraft operators with the introduction of evolved maintenance intervals for the Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605 and Global aircraft.

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