Travel And Tour Asia: November 2013

Saturday, 30 November 2013

The Book of New Zealand open to view in Los Angeles

Tourism New Zealand’s “Book of New Zealand” has opened in Los Angeles, showcasing 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand to a crowd of around 200 high-profile international media and special guests.

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Qatar Tourism Boom Continues in Q3 Too

According to the latest data released by Qatar Tourism Authority shows that Tourism industry in Qatar continues its upward trajectory. The average hotel occupancy rate rose from 50 percent to 57 percent despite the industry adding over 600 rooms, growing inventory by 4.73 percent.

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Tourism offices of Zhongshan, Zhuhai and Macau promote multi-destination tours in Hefei

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) co-organized a promotion session together with Zhongshan Municipal Tourism Bureau and Zhuhai Culture Sports and Tourism Bureau to promote the “Fragrant Hill Tour Route across Three Cities on Pearl River’s Western Bank” and multi-destination tours in Hefei, Anhui yesterday (26 November).

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Russia Experiencing Travel Explosion Like Never Before

Russia is now the world’s second-fastest growing outbound travel market in terms of spend, up 32 percent in 2012 and more than doubling since 2005.

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‘Sex tourism’ high risk to global health: Jamaica Tourism official

Addressing the 40th Annual Dr. Ena Thomas Memorial Symposium at the Jamaica Pegasus, Hall said that sex tourism was a worldwide trend that some destinations were capitalising on.

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Climate change spawning toxic algae in Lake Erie

No sphere of life is immune to the climate changes occurring all around us. It’s become evident — except to those in denial who are determined not to see it — that global climate change is aggravating the plague of toxic algae in western Lake Erie.

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Chirstmas Celebrations At Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai and the city is beaming with cheer and elevated spirits. The dining venues are ready to ensure their patrons revel in the holiday mood with a feast extraordinaire.

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Cafe Boulud Offers Delectable Delights Throughout December At Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

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From a tantalizing truffle dinner to festive feasts and brunches, Cafe Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto offers a range of dining experiences throughout the month of December 2013.

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Fred Olsen follows on Carnival Cruise foot steps in refunding money

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has followed in the footsteps of Carnival Cruise Lines by offering a money back guarantee to passengers who aren’t satisfied with their cruise.

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Transaero Airlines Successfully Passes Regular EASA Audit

Transaero Airlines has successfully passed its regular EASA Audit.
EASA experts confirmed high levels of MRO procedures for the Transaero fleet and its full compliance with all flight safety and security requirements set by the European aviation authorities.

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PATA Appoints Mario Hardy as Chief Operations Officer

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Mr Mario Hardy as Chief Operations Officer, effective January 15, 2014. Based at PATA HQ in Bangkok, Mr Hardy will support CEO Martin Craigs.

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Cape Town comes out Tops in Telegraph Travel Awards for favourite city 2013

Cape Town has been voted The Telegraph Travel Awards’ Favourite City for 2013, at a ceremony held in London (27 November 2013).

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‘Get Your Hand Off It’ road safety campaign expanded

Roads Minister Duncan Gay and NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner John Hartley today announced the expansion of the ‘Get Your Hand Off It’ campaign on mobile phone driver distraction.

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Local students give creative names to LRT tunnel road headers

Over the next few years, deep beneath city streets, Chewrocka, Crocrodile Rouge and Jawbreaker will be busy carving out Ottawa’s transportation future.

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Four Seasons Resort And Residences Jackson Hole Celebrates ITS 10Th Anniversary

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with 10 days of special promotions. The Resort invites guest to join in the celebration with special experiences, including culinary offerings, Spa services and unique gifts from December 7 to 16, 2013.

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Westjet: Tentative pilot agreement not ratified

WestJet announced today that its pilots have voted against a tentative agreement by a margin of 58.7 per cent. Turnout was very strong, with 96 per cent of pilots voting.

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Construction starts on west segment of the Mississauga Transitway

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; Bob Delaney,

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Azamara Club Cruises Offers Up-Market Travelers $500 Onboard Spending Credit With Three-Day Cyber Monday Promotion

Azamara Club Cruises is applying its philosophy of longer stays and more overnights to its Cyber Monday promotion and offering travelers three days to delve into all its unique destination-immersive opportunities.

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Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort Takes Over Management Of Tobago Plantations Golf Course

Magdalena Grand has taken over management of the Tobago Plantations Golf Course and has been renamed ‘Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort’.

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Thursday, 28 November 2013

Kiwi Rail – Interim Aratere’s Replacement Confirmed

Interislander has announced its decision to charter Stena Alegra, a roll-on, roll-off passenger ferry owned by Stena Finance BV and managed by Northern Marine Management, to assist with capacity and service our customers over the peak summer period while the Aratere is out of service.

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Celebrity Cruise – Guest-favorite ’123 go!’ is back and better than ever; Corresponding trade campaign offers agents holiday incentives

FlyerBonus, Bangkok Airways’ Frequent Flyer Program, is excited to launch a DOUBLE points promotion in conjunction with Japan Airlines (JAL). Members can earn DOUBLE FlyerBonus points when flying on eligible Japan Airlines’ flights network-wide.

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Susan Tomasky Elected Airport Authority Board Chair William Heifner To Serve as Vice Chair

Susan Tomasky has been elected Chair of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors with William Heifner to serve as Vice Chair. Together they will lead the Board of Directors in fulfilling the Airport Authority’s vision to connect Central Ohio with the world.

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BOC Aviation Leases Four Airbus A320 Aircraft To Volaris

BOC Aviation is pleased to announce Volaris as a new customer. Volaris has agreed to lease four new A320-200 aircraft to be delivered by May 2014.

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October Passenger Traffic Remains Flat at Denver International Airport as International Traffic Soars

October passenger traffic at Denver International Airport (DIA) remained essentially flat compared to the same time last year, as international traffic continued to show growth for the fifth consecutive month.

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Mia Employee Of The Month Recognized For Customer Service, Supporting Soldiers In Afghanistan

Delta Air Lines Customer Service Agent Niobe Rowan, an East Kendall resident, was named Miami International Airport’s October Employee of the Month for her most recent act of customer service – quickly rebooking a flight for a couple starting a vacation the day after they missed their connection to the Caribbean.

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Schiphol, KLM, Rabobank and Delft University of Technology invest in Eye on Air’s technology for the detection of explosives

Eye on Air, founded by two scientists from the University of Twente, is developing an innovative technology for more speed and practical, reliable detection of explosives.

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Paul Gauglin Cruises Offers Holiday Sale On Select 2014 Tahiti, French Polynesia & South Pacific & Southeast Asia Voyages, Caribbean & European Sailings

For two weeks only, Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana, is offering incredible savings on select 2014 Tahiti,

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Celebrity Cruise – Guest-favorite ’123 go!’ is back and better than ever; Corresponding trade campaign offers agents holiday incentives

‘Black Friday’ will be very bright for consumers shopping for the perfect cruise vacation. That’s when modern luxury line Celebrity Cruises brings back the brand’s most popular promotion: “123go!” The promotion’s three powerful features will be joined by two entirely new offers, and will allow consumers to select what they value most in a Celebrity vacation, from any of the following exceptional options:

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Local athletes to do us proud at Special Olympics

“Our home grown athletes are set to do us all proud at the Special Olympics, making up a substantial proportion of the 400 member Team Australia,” Mr Ajaka said.

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Omni Unveils “Click Quick!” Limited-Time Offer for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Retailers are not the only ones planning to offer shoppers steep savings this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For a limited time only, luxury hotel brand Omni Hotels & Resorts is bringing back its popular Black Friday/Cyber Monday “Click Quick!” offer, giving travelers an incredible 40 percent off nightly rates at its almost 60 properties across North America.

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Special Air France flight by Airbus A380 to Cancun

Air France is operating a special flight from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Cancun by Airbus A380 for the first time. This exceptional flight illustrates Air France’s ambitions on this rapidly developing market.

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Shannon to play live at Shannon Airport

Shannon Airport is hosting a musical event at the airport on Friday the 13th December.

Playing live will be Sharon Shannon supported by Don Stiffe & Vinegar Bill.

November Issue Of Lax Connection E-Newsletter Now Available

The November issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Mia Employee Of The Month Recognized For Customer Service, Supporting Soldiers In Afghanistan

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Travelex Travels & Tours becomes the Official Ticket vendor for Omega Dubai Desert Classic 2014

In pursuit of one of its main visions of sports travel, Travelex Travels and Tours has served Golf in UAE through various contributions.

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Spirit AeroSystems Announces New Board Member

Spirit AeroSystems, today announced the appointment of a new member, Christopher E. Kubasik, to its board of directors effective yesterday Nov. 25.

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Union Pacific Railroad Adds Intermodal Service between Monterrey and Chicago

Union Pacific Railroad recently introduced a new intermodal service offering between Chicago and Monterrey, Mexico, giving companies another reliable transportation option to move goods across the border six days a week.

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Monarch Aircraft Engineering Unveils New State-of-the-Art Facility at Birmingham Airport

Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL), the award winning independent aircraft maintenance provider and division of The Monarch Group, has announced the official opening by Sir Roy McNulty, Non-Executive Director, Monarch Holdings Limited, of a brand new multi-million pound maintenance hangar at Birmingham Airport.

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Marketing excellence for Durrell’s Lonely Dodo – Jersey

The Lonely Dodo struck a chord with audiences around the world when he hit our screens seven months ago.

Ever since his endearing digital media campaign to highlight the plight of endangered species has proved a massive success for Durrell’s marketing team.

Air Canada Comments on Jazz Benchmark Arbitration

Air Canada provides the following statement on yesterday’s decision in the arbitration relating to the benchmarking provisions of its Capacity Purchase Agreement (‘CPA’) with Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.

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Gogo to Participate in Two Investor Conferences

Gogo, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, announced today that it will present at the following investor conferences in December of 2013:

Government of Canada awards contract

The Government of Canada today awarded a contract to IBI Group to further the work on the Government of Canada’s commitment to a new bridge for the St. Lawrence.

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Queensland Rail – Driver training to Springfield underway

More than 1000 Queensland Rail drivers and guards are being trained to operate the new passenger rail line from Richlands to Springfield ahead of services starting from December 2.

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Minister Raitt acts on recommendations in Auditor General’s report on rail safety oversight

The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today agreed with the recommendations outlined in the Auditor General of Canada’s fall 2013 report and issued the following statement:

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Queensland ‘liked’ the world over

Travellers around the world have shown their love for a Queensland holiday with Tourism and Events Queensland’s Visit Queensland Facebook page overnight reaching one million fans.

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Success for Kota Permai at the Asian Golf Monthly Awards 2013

KOTA PERMAI GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB has been voted the 1st runner up for Best Course in Malaysia, 6th Best Maintained Course in Asia Pacific and 10th Best Course in Asia Pacific by the Asian Golf Monthly Awards 2013.

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Hefty praise from McGinley for Glendower

Glendower Golf Club is one of South Africa’s most famous old lairs for classic golf and the venue for this year’s South African Open received an emphatic thumbs-up from two major names in the sport on Tuesday.

Vale Resort MD new chair of Cardiff Hoteliers’ Association

The Cardiff Hoteliers’ Association has appointed a new chair for 2014 to continue its work of attracting tourism and business travel into the Welsh capital.

Cottrell Park Golf Resort Earns 2013 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Cottrell Park Golf Resort has announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.

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