Friday 31 May 2013

Malaysia Airlines Increase Frequency to Phuket

 Malaysia Airlines is increasing its weekly frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Phuket to 26 times weekly with the introduction of one new daily service. This service will begin on 1 June 2013.

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The Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) launches video daily

 Reed Travel Exhibitions is continuing its relationship with global travel and meetings web channel Meeting the World with the launch of daily video reports for its U.S. based show, AIBTM (www.aibtm.com [2]).

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State of Victoria's Children report in spotlight

 Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Wendy Lovell has welcomed the Victorian Auditor-General Office (VAGO) review of the State of Victoria’s Children (SVC) report, which has found the document contains valuable information about the health, development and wellbeing of children.

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Boeing and TUI Travel PLC Announce Commitment for 60 737 MAX Airplanes

 Boeing and TUI Travel PLC announced a commitment today for 60 737 MAX airplanes, valued at $6.09 billion at list prices. 

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Station footbridge restoration to be entered for national railway heritage award

 A station footbridge restoration project in Wiltshire is to be entered into this year's National Railway Heritage Trust awards when it is completed.

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Panel of Leading Experts unveiled For The World's First Execlusive Luxury Hospitality Think Tank

Luxury Hospitality 2013 [1] has appointed travel journalist and TV presenter Varun Sharma to chair a panel of leading experts from a broad range of disciplines. 

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TECHbar to Enhance AIBTM's 2013 Future Events Experience

 The Americas Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (www.aibtm.com), in partnership with The Meeting Pool (www.meetingpool.net),.

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Air Canada Gift Cards Now Taking Off - First Airline in Canada to offer the Gift of Travel through a genuine and convenient Gift Card

 Giving the freedom of travel is now easier than ever with the launch today of the Air Canada Gift Card.  Available in both the traditional plastic gift card or in electronic form, Air Canada Gift Cards can be purchased in Canadian or US dollar denominations with values starting as low as $25. 

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Doctor Who stops in Sydney for 50th Anniversary this Saturday

 The projection will showcase an amazing visual feast of colour, light and movement as Doctor Who travels through space and time, pursued by some of his greatest enemies.

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High-flying judges check-in for global Airbus student challenge

The leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus has today unveiled a high calibre international panel to judge the final of the 2013 Fly Your Ideas student challenge. The six member jury is lead by Charles Champion, Airbus Executive Vice President Engineering. 

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Wingate by Wyndham Makes Getting Around Easier

Fighting for a cab in an unfamiliar, bustling city can often be daunting. Wingate by Wyndham® is making that job easier for those attending the 35th Annual New York University (NYU) International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York City next week with a $20 discount on their first ride with on-demand car service provider Uber.

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SkyWest Resumes Daily Delta Connection Flights between Salt Lake City and West Yellowstone June 1

 SkyWest Airlines is excited to bring daily Delta Connection flights back to West Yellowstone, Mont. (WYS) for the 2013 summer season! These flights from Salt Lake City.

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Wyndham Hotel Group Launches Super 8 Hotel Brand in Turkey

 Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with İlbak Turizm İşletmeleri Ve Yatirim A.Ş. for 20 Super 8® hotels in Turkey over the next 10 years.  

Wednesday 29 May 2013

Shangri-La Hotel, Paris welcomes Parisians for a dip in the pool this summer

Who has never dreamed of relaxing by the private pool of a luxurious Parisian hotel, usually limited to the hotel's in-house guests?  For the next few weeks, that dream can now come true thanks to the exclusive "Gourmandise Sportive" formula, exclusively at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris.

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JAL offers [AIR KUMAMON] on the International Flights


Japan Airlines (JAL) will serve [AIR KUMAMON], the 9th installment of the popular [AIR SERIES] in-flight meal for Premium Economy and Economy class on select North Amercian and European routes starting June 1, 2013.

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Red Lion Hotels Opens Tempe Franchise; Expands into Arizona

 Red Lion Hotels Corporation  announced today that it is continuing its rapid expansion with the tallying of another hotel, now into Tempe, Arizona, located in the greater Phoenix area. 

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Sealed Air to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Diversified Industries Conference

 Sealed Air Corporation announced today that it is scheduled to present at the J.P. Morgan Diversified Industries Conference on Tuesday, June 4 , 2013 at 8:45 a.m. (ET).

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Hyatt House Minot Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of HYATT house Minot, North Dakota’s first Hyatt-branded hotel.

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Boeing Celebrates Delivery of 50th 747-8

Boeing celebrated the 50th delivery of a 747-8 today. Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer of the passenger version, took delivery of the milestone aircraft almost one year after the first revenue flight of the 747-8 Intercontinental. It is the airline's seventh 747-8 and its 82nd 747.

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Honor, Salute, Celebrate: American Airlines And The USO Thank Our Servicemen And Women During Summer Patriotic Holidays

To recognize the summer patriotic holidays and in support of all who serve, American Airlines is partnering with the USO (United Service Organizations) to offer customers a special AAdvantage® bonus mile promotion to benefit our nation's servicemen and women.

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Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour, Johor, Malaysia to Open in Johor, Malaysia

 Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will debut its third Traders hotel in Malaysia with the opening of the 283-room Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour, Johor, Malaysia on 1 June 2013.

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MTA project promotes language and intercultural learning

 Fourteen tourism front-liners working in various hotels, tourism information centres and visitor attractions were recently sent to France on a two-week intercultural training programme promoted by the Malta Tourism Authority and funded by the Leonardo da Vinci programme. 

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Malaysia Airlines Halves Operating Loss in Q1 2013 with 17% Traffic, 14% Revenue Improvement & Positive Cash Balance

 Kuala Lumpur – National carrier Malaysia Airlines registered a significant improvement in its operations by reducing operating loss by 46% to RM165 million for the first three months ended 31 March 2013 compared with RM307 million in the same quarter in 2012.

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Nominations Open For 2013 Tasmanian Tourism Awards

 Nominations are now open for the 2013 Tasmanian Tourism Awards, with local tourism operators being encouraged to nominate.

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HTA'S 2013 Hawai'i Tourism Conference To Be held On Aug. 22-23

 The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state's tourism agency, will hold its annual Hawai‘i Tourism Conference, ‘Aha ‘Oihana Ho‘omāka‘ika‘i, on Aug. 22-23, 2013 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. 

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Austrian Airlines' First Flight to Chios Took Off from Vienna Today

 The first flight of Austrian Airlines to Chios took over punctually today from Vienna Airport at 5:45 a.m. Thus shortly before the start of the summer season Austrian Airlines has expanded its offering with an additional destination in Greece, namely the island of Chios.

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Last Minute Deals on Malaysia Airlines Nationwide Sales Campaign

 In conjunction with the upcoming Gawai and Kaammatan harvest festivals, Malaysia Airlines will be extending its domestic promotion on the Nationwide Sales Campaign that started from 6 May 2013 – 24 May 2013, to now until 10 June 2013.

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Tuesday 28 May 2013

UNWTO Executive Council recommends Taleb Rifai for Secretary-General for the period 2014-2017

 The 95th session of the UNWTO Executive Council, meeting in Belgrade, unanimously recommended Taleb Rifai as a nominee for the post of Secretary-General for the four-year-period starting January 2014 (Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, 28 May 2013).

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Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa celebrates Soller's Orange Harvest

 This June, the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa, located on the rugged northwest coast of Mallorca, plans to celebrate one of the most popular and important events in the Soller Valley; the festival of the orange harvest. 

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Bombardier Targeting Longer Maintenance Check Intervals for CSeries Aircraft Prior to Entry-into-Service

Bombardier Aerospace announced today at its European Regional Review in Munich, Germany that prior to the airliner’s entry-into-service, it is targeting CSeries aircraft line maintenance checks (“A Checks) at intervals of 850 flight hours and base maintenance checks (“C” Checks) at intervals of 8,500 flight hours.

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Increase in tourist arrivals, bed nights

 Total arrivals and nights spent in hotels, apart-hotels, guesthouses and hostels (collective accommodation) in March advanced by 0.6 and 11.9 per cent respectively, when compared to the same month a year ago, the National Statistics Office said.

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Jumeirah Group Appoints New General Manager at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has appointed John Roberts as General Manager of Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai.

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Tourism Ireland Comment on CSO Figures for February-April 2013

Commenting on the CSO figures issued today for overseas visitor numbers to Ireland for the three-month period February to May 2013, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said: “Today’s figures from the CSO, showing growth of +4% for the period February to April, suggest a positive start to 2013, as we head into the high season.

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Hyatt Place Seoul To Open in 2016

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with KY Development Co., Ltd., a Seoul based manufacturing and distribution company, for a Hyatt Place hotel in Seoul. 

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International superstar Jessie J Returns to the global stage at Isle of MTV in Malta

 Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom  and the Malta Tourism Authority today announced that British singer songwriter and global superstar Jessie J has been added to the stellar line-up for this year’s Isle of MTV in Malta, the annual, free outdoor music extravaganza taking place in Floriana’s spectacular Il-Fosos Square on 26th June.

Renaissance Hotels Opens New Gem in the Heart of Johor Bahru

Renaissance Hotels, a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio, celebrated the opening of its newest gem in Malaysia today with the inauguration of the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, officiated by the Tunku Temenggong Johor, Y.A.M Tunku Idris Iskandar Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.

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Seychelles Minister addresses Press Conference in Mauritius in his capacity a Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands President

 Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, in his capacity as the President of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands regional Organization, addressed a Press Conference yesterday afternoon at the Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa at Wolmar in Mauritius

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airberlin continues to expand congress and events segment

 Germany's second largest airline has expanded its expertise in the MICE (meetings, incentive trips, congresses and events) sector and is now offering even more customised solutions for the congress and events industry under the name airberlin meeting & event solutions.

Scoot to Win S$50,000 in cash and tickets!

 Scoot, LCC of the Year1, today opened registrations for the “World’s Longest Virtual Flight” – on which one lucky contestant will win S$20,000 in cash, with a further S$30,000 in travel vouchers to be given away!

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Agnes Gerry crowned Miss Seychelles- another World 2013

 In the idyllic setting of Eden Plaza on Eden Island, with a stunning backdrop of ocean and luxury yachts, 19-year old Agnes Gerry was crowned Miss Seychelles …Another World 2013, on Saturday, May 25th to the tune of Cliff Richard’s hit “Congratulation” as boats blared their sirens. 

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Malaysia Airlines Adds Daytime Service to Mumbai

 Malaysia Airlines is increasing its frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Mumbai to12 times weekly effective 3 June 2013.

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PIN UP Starlet Claire Sinclair Celebrates Birthday

Las Vegas’ newest Strip starlet, PIN UP’s Claire Sinclair, is celebrating her 22nd Birthday on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Fans of PLAYBOY’s 2011 Playmate® of the Year are invited to wish her happy birthday during several special events.

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Malaysia Airlines is offering great deals for packages to Ho Chi Minh City

 Malaysia Airlines is offering great deals for packages to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. For only RM880 per person, customers can purchase a 3D/2N Sensational to Ho Chi Minh City from Kuala Lumpur. 

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Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.

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"Now's the Time" is the theme for San Francisco Travel Association's 103rd Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, June 18

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the 103rd Annual Luncheon of the San Francisco Travel Association on Tuesday, June 18, at Moscone West, 800 Howard St., San Francisco. 

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Rally Australia tickets on sale now

 This is the second time the Coates Hire Rally Australia will be held on the Coffs Coast, and Mr Souris has encouraged fans to get in early to secure their tickets. 

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Now Brewing: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Introduces Exclusive In-Room Collection For Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree By Hilton And Embassy Suites Hotels

Guests staying in more than 740 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Embassy Suites Hotels properties across the Americas will wake up to a new exclusive collection of in-room coffee and teas beginning this summer.

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Malaysia Airlines Incorporates Fuel Surcharge into Published Fares

 Effective 1 June 2013, Malaysia Airlines' published fares for travel originating from Singapore will include fuel surcharge. 

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Turkish Airlines lands in Malta

 Today, Malta became Turkish Airline’s 226th destination and the 100th country it operates in when an inaugural flight touched down at Malta International Airport yesterday afternoon.

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Malta Airport wins Euro ANNIE award

 The record increase of new airlines in this summer’s schedule, has led Malta International Airport to receive anna.aero’s Euro ANNIE award.

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