The U.S. Travel Association applauded today’s announcement by the Brand USA board of directors that Chris Thompson would be its next president and CEO. Thompson is currently president and CEO for VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s destination marketing organization.
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Next generation travelers say they want choices and flexibility so they can have it all. They don’t want to choose between a meeting room and a restaurant/bar on the local scene to meet up with business colleagues or friends to work or play. To meet their expectations, Marriott Hotels & Resorts is accelerating the roll out of its great room lobby experience that offers style, comfort, convenience and entertainment for the new generation of travelers.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Vietnam-based Luxury Travel will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8.
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A high-energy celebration of street artists and their craft, the 2012 Goyang Lake Park Arts Festival will be taking the streets of Lake Park in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do by storm from Oct 3 to 7.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Virgin Australia launched a major marketing campaign designed to showcase the airline’s new flying experience and its award-winning service.
The flagship of the campaign, a 60-second television commercial, features many of Virgin Australia’s own employees and was filmed on the salt plains of Western Australia over a period of five days.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012 - The 2012 Daehanminguk Makgeolli Festival is scheduled to run from Oct. 6 to 7 at the Ilsan Culture Park in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. Celebrating makgeolli (a traditional Korean rice wine), the festival schedule includes a variety of side events such as tightrope-walking performances (“jultagi”), traditional martial arts demonstrations, hands-on makgeolli making programs, and even a makgeolli drinking contest.
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Saturday, September 29, 2012 - Organized by Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, the 4th Run of Hope Macau will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Similar to previous years, events include a 5.4 km individual run, a 3 km friendly walk, plus some pre and post event fund-raising activities to support the cancer program at Kiang Wu Hospital and the Evangelize China Fellowship orphanage in Macau. Registration has begun.
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island has partnered with GOLF magazine in treating a lucky reader to the golf trip of a lifetime.
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Hotel Energy Solutions, an online tool developed by UNWTO which allows hotels to assess their energy consumption and move towards more sustainable energy options, has been launched in Spanish on the occasion of ‘World Tourism Day 2012 – Tourism and Sustainable Energy’.
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Tourism businesses and destinations are committed to the sustainable energy agenda but need the support of the energy sector and governments to move forward, said leading experts from the aviation, accommodation and other tourism industries meeting in Spain for the official celebrations of World Tourism Day 2012 (Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain, 27 September 2012).
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Friday, September 28, 2012 - CNNGo, CNN International’s subsidiary Web site that covers popular scenes in 8 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, has picked the 2012 Andong International Maskdance Festival as one of ‘6 reasons to visit Korea this fall.’
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Friday, September 28, 2012 - Adding to the exclusivity of Crystal Cruises’ guest participation in Sydney, Australia’s over-the-top New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration this year, the city’s Harbour of Light Parade committee has chosen Crystal Cruises’ appointed vessels to be among its top-ranked participants.
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In response to a recent survey, ASTA found that that most agencies saw stronger revenue and transaction volume in the first half of 2012 as compared to 2011. Further, the survey found agencies expect to see a stronger profit in 2012 and 2013, returning to pre-2009 profit levels.
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Hilton Worldwide announced that John Rogers has joined Embassy Suites as global head of the all-suite, upper upscale, full-service brand. In this position, Rogers will oversee all aspects of brand management including global development, brand performance support, brand marketing and PR, brand sales, revenue management and franchise owner relations. Rogers will be based at Hilton Worldwide's global headquarters in McLean, VA.
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LAN Airlines has placed an order for Airbus’ Space-Flex PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) lavatory option to equip new Airbus A320 aircraft. LAN joins TAM Airlines in selecting Space-Flex which creates more passenger comfort. This brings total orders for Space-Flex to equip 101 A320 Family aircraft.
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Guests arriving at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives from 1 November 2012 can leave both their shoes and their cash behind, because from that date the resort begins its Ultimate All-Inclusive experience. Although Centara has always featured fully inclusive accommodation, Ultimate All-Inclusive takes this concept to an entirely new level and represents the ultimate in luxury escapes.
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The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, an annual event celebrating the Hwaseong Fortress, will take place from October 5th to 7th in Gyeonggi-do Suwon.
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Friday, September 28, 2012 - Union Tourism Minister Minister Shri Subodhkant Sahai will inaugurate the Second International Buddhist Conclave at Varanasi on September 29, 2012.
The conclave is being held with a view to showcasing and projecting the Buddhist Heritage of India.
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Norwegian Breakaway will redefine relaxation and fitness at sea when the ship launches in late April 2013, featuring an expansive spa with the first-ever salt room at sea and state-of-the-art fitness facility offering a variety of exciting and innovative fitness options.
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This Friday will mark the premiere of airberlin’s new stadium commercial for Fortuna Dusseldorf. The commercial, which lasts about a minute, will be shown for the first time on large screens in the stadium during the home match for Dusseldorf’s long-standing football club who are playing Schalke 04.
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Nearly 200 Sabre Holdings employees based at the company's Southlake, Texas headquarters will be security-checked and Tuesday to complete enrollment in the Global Entry Program, a government initiative and airport program designed to help trusted travelers speed through airport security processes.
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Travelocity is committed to making the world a better place one trip at a time, and this week the company gave three winners of their Travel For Good Contest the chance to do the same by awarding them each a $5,000 voluntourism grant.
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Cebu Pacific slashes 50% off fares to all 32 domestic and 19 international destinations in a seat sale from September 27 to 30, 2012 or until seats last. These are for travel from November 1, 2012 until January 31, 2013.
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New Zealand operators are feeling optimistic following the success of Kiwi Link India, held in Delhi and Mumbai in August. This year saw 285 agents from 29 companies across India attend Kiwi Link to meet with 32 New Zealand operators.
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United Airlines announced the selection of Momentum Worldwide as the sponsorship marketing agency partner for the company's consolidated global sponsorship portfolio. Momentum will join New York-based mcgarrybowen, the lead creative agency, and New York-based Horizon Media Inc., the media investment agency, to execute the airline's advertising and brand building efforts.
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CN executives will be joined by Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz to announce a major CN facility to be built at Transcona.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 - The annual World Travel Awards took place last week and resulted in a string of accolades for South African tourism brands, with Cape Town being named Africa's Leading Beach Destination.
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World Tourism Day (WTD) 2012 is being held under the theme Tourism & Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development. Official celebrations will take place in Maspalomas, Spain (Sept 27).
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 - The Canadian port of Trois-Rivières welcomed its first-ever cruise ship on 20th September 2012, when Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest Balmoral made its maiden call, as part of its 28-night ‘Canada Eastern Seaboard’ L1216 cruise.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 - Over 700 delegates from 63 countries meeting at the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in San Diego, USA have called on governments and businesses worldwide to tap into the potential of youth travel in light of its capacity to boost tourism growth and global development, a call supported by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Istanbul, Turkey, reported the largest occupancy increase, rising 23.9 percent to 65.2 percent, followed by Bratislava, Slovakia, with a 15.7-percent increase to 55.5 percent.
Madrid, Spain, fell 16.3 percent in occupancy to 47.6 percent, reporting the only double-digit occupancy decrease for the month.
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Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida has been accepted as the newest member of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). ALHI, with its established Global Sales Organization (GSO) and sales force throughout North America, now provides authorized and dedicated GSO services and sales support to corporations, associations, independent planners, business executives, and incentive specialists for the AAA Four-Diamond luxury hotel.
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ITB Asia has announced another four new conferences to join the line-up for this year’s show. These include panel discussions on the boom in the luxury hospitality and retail segments, new developments in the Chinese corporate travel market, travel buyer and supplier collaborations, and a first look at the lucrative cruise industry.
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Reed Travel Exhibitions has recently announced the appointment of Michael J. Lyons as the new Exhibition Director for AIBTM (www.aibtm.com), the Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Premier Hotels, a collection of luxury Ukrainian hotels, is proud to announce the addition of new members in Kharkiv and Donetsk: Kharkiv Palace Premier Hotel and Prague Premier Hotel.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - September 27 marks global World Tourism Day. Initiated and facilitated by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNTWO), it is a day on which the tourism industry is called to consider its role in various pertinent global issues. The focus this year is on tourism and sustainable energy – powering sustainable development.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Today marks the one year anniversary of the first delivery of the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Japan's ANA (All Nippon Airways). Since then, Boeing has delivered 25 Dreamliners to six different customers.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - Travel and Tour World, the leading online travel trade publication is all set to mark its presence in TourFest 2012 to be held in Novosibirsk, Russia from 27-28th September. Collect free copies of the magazine and garner insights on the latest happenings in the travel trade sector.
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Boeing recently received a $22.7 million modification to an existing U.S. Navy contract for more than 2,300 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (Laser JDAM) sensors, starting full-rate production to meet the Navy’s Direct Attack Moving Target Capability (DAMTC) program requirement.
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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and China, the KBS Kang Tae Won Foundation will be hosting the 2012 K-Pop Start History Exhibition from October 2nd through 7th at Shinsegae Department Store – Main Branch (Seoul).
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - Flybe has been re-confirmed as Europe’s largest regional carrier by the largest numbers of passengers carried in 2011* and is celebrating the fact that, in this year’s influential annual Airline Business Regional Rankings review, it has also received significant additional recognition as:
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - Combining traditional beats and rhythm, the Hangawi (a.k.a. Chuseok; Korean Thanksgiving) Arirang Dalbit Concert will take place at National Gugak Center from September 30th to October 1st.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - "The problem with the future is . . . it's now!" said PSAV Presentation Services SVP of Global Sales and Marketing Greg Van Dyke at the recent IncentiveWorks tradeshow and conference in Toronto. Addressing a crowd at Canada's premiere conference for professionals who plan, organize or influence meetings and events, Van Dyke stated: "Technology alone offers planners exciting opportunities to increase audience engagement, cater to multiple generations, and interact with an increasingly global audience."
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Beginning tonight and continuing into next week, Amtrak plans to operate high-speed test trains at 165 mph in four areas covering more than 100 miles of the Northeast Corridor. The tests in Maryland / Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts are locations that may at some future time experience regular 160 mph service.
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Network Rail and its partners were recognised with seven awards and two commendations at the 2012 National Rail Awards last week (September 20).
Held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the awards are judged by a range of current and former senior figures from within the industry.
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will display three of its business jets at the seventh annual Jet Expo Russian International Business Aviation Exhibition being held Sept. 27-29 at Vnukovo-3 Airport near Moscow.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - Millennium & Copthorne Hotels announces that it has succeeded in reducing its carbon emissions in the UK by 4% over the last three years.
Millennium & Copthorne has, again, been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, which recognises organisations that have contributed to real carbon reduction.
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The renowned consulting and analysis company, Oxford Economics, has carried out a survey into the economic importance of the aviation industry to national economies, including Austria, on behalf of IATA (International Air Transport Association).
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - After 13 days in dry dock, Carnival Dream is making its way back to Port Canaveral, Fla., with some fun and exciting new venues, ready for guests to enjoy.
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Tickets are now on sale for Boo at the Zoo Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines! The annual Audubon Zoo Halloween event for children up to age 12 features trick-or-treat houses with candy, a Ghost Train, a haunted house (scary and non-scary), games with prizes and entertainment and even more fun from Carnival Cruise Lines.
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Carnival Corporation Chairman and CEO Micky Arison will make a rare public appearance at World Travel Market 2012, the leading global event for the travel industry.
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GBTA announced Ms. Caroline Strachan, Global Travel Lead for AstraZeneca and GBTA’s former European Advisory Board Chair, as the winner of the GBTA Luoma Award.
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Monday, September 24, 2012 - This festive season, Jet Airways has introduced new 21-day and 30-day Apex fares, offering guest’s attractive savings on several domestic routes. The travel validity for the 21-day Apex fares is valid till October 18, 2012. While the 30-day Apex fares have no expiry date.
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RCI has again been named to Florida Trend’s Best Companies to Work for 2012 list, placing third in the Large Company category.To compile the Best Companies to Work for list, Florida Trend partnered with the Best Companies Group, which used a two-part survey to create the rankings.
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Monday, September 24, 2012 - The Asia Grand Piano Concert, participated by 70 pianists from 7 countries in Asia, will be held at Seoul Arts Center on September 22nd.
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Monday, September 24, 2012 - Australian surfing legend and two-time world champion Damien "Dooma" Hardman (Narrabeen, NSW, Australia) has won the second annual Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy – organized in conjunction with luxury surf pioneers Tropicsurf – after a sensational week of surfing from five former world champions.
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Enjoy the Trans-Siberian experience to its full extent having a full-length journey on this world’s longest railroad from Moscow to Vladivostok through Russia and entire Siberia, and further to Harbin and Beijing in China.
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The Platinum 5-star Garden Hotel, Guangzhou has been honored as the “Best Business Hotel in Guangzhou” at the TTG China Travel Awards. This marks the fifth consecutive year that The Garden Hotel has garnered this prestigious travel award.
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Monday, September 24, 2012 - One of the most popular holidays in Korea is Chuseok, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving in Western cultures. The Chuseok holiday season usually lasts for three days – the day before, the day of, and the day after – during which many tourist sites and shops close.
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Following an extensive one-year global search, Peter Stewart, President of the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) announced the appointment of Mark Cooper of Warwickshire, United Kingdom as Chief Executive Officer, effective 8th October, 2012.
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Destination Asia announced a high-profile promotion with the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Mulley as new Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Destination Asia China.
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There is a massive change in tourism marketing and Atta is taking the lead, throwing out the old, bringing in the new. whether you are buyer or supplier, Atta has drawn up a structured plan with many new initiatives for 2013 to include:
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On October 28 airBaltic will enter the winter season with an increased number of flights in its network spanning Europe, Middle East, and Russia/CIS.
Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Our robust airBaltic ReShape programme has helped us to achieve positive results in the high season in summer.
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European Region Airline Association (ERA) recognized Estonian Air for its excellence and achievements with Airline of the Year 2012/2013 Silver Award. It is the first time the carrier has won an ERA Award.
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Norwegian has won the prestigious Passenger Choice Awards 2012 for the category “Best Inflight Connectivity and Communications”. The airline competed against major international airlines like Virgin America, Emirates, Oman Air and Gulf Air. The award was presented in Long Beach, California, USA on Monday 17. September.
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The Los Angeles Harbor Commission today approved $7.5 million for the final phase of the Port of Los Angeles’ Main Channel Deepening Project (MCDP). The project has taken the Port’s main navigational channels and basins to a 53-foot depth, ensuring that the nation’s number one gateway for containerized trade can accommodate container ships of all sizes for decades to come.
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Friday, September 21, 2012 - Cultuzz Digital Media GmbH, a leading provider of software, technology and content solutions to the travel and hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that it has received certification of PCI-DSS – Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard - from the PCI Security Standards Council.
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In celebration of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Korean Folk Village will present a wide range of events from September 22nd to October 3rd.
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Full moon nights are special on the island of Samui, with parties happening everywhere, so why not chill out that little bit extra at Centara Coconut Beach Resort Samui.
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This year, at WTM, INFOBA DMC Argentina Incoming Tour Operator and Destination Management Company with a highly qualified, professional team, will introduce Argentina as a unique destination, with a great variety of natural scenes, strong and colourful strokes.
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Some of the world’s top international hotel groups are set to make a strong presence at ITB Asia 2012. According to event organiser Messe Berlin (Singapore), major hospitality groups such as Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels and Resorts, Meliá Hotels International, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, Wyndham Hotel Group and Far East Hospitality have confirmed bookings.
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Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan will once again host Astana Leisure 2012, the 9th Kazakhstan International Tourism Exhibition. Astana Leisure 2012, an autumn professional tourism event will be held from September 27-29 at KORME Exhibition centre, Astana.
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Buyers and delegates at ITB Asia can look forward to the first ‘Corporate MICE Buyer Programme’ on October 18 and 19, a high level educational programme for buyers of Corporate Meetings, delivered by MCI.
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This year, leading travel industry experts representing MCI, National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) and Panacea Publishing Asia will come together at ITB Asia to deliver and discuss innovative solutions and best practices of the travel industry and related sectors.
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As the first cruise line to offer live NRL games at sea, P&O Cruises has announced it will give away two double passes to the grand final for those who aren’t lucky enough to be watching the game at sea on one of the ships’ Big Screens. To win the coveted grand final tickets, the cruise line has asked footy-loving cruisers to visit the P&O Cruises Facebook page and in 25 words or less explain which rugby league captain they would like to see at the helm of a cruise ship.
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The 18th Annual Lodging Conference will be held from October 2– 5, 2012 at Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ. The Lodging Conference boasts to bring together the hotel industry's most influential owners, presidents, CEOs and dealmakers to strategies about development, finance, franchising, management and operations.
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Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf and Modern ArtBuyer launch the first of many art exhibits on Thursday, September 20, 2012 and throughout the Autumn. The ambiance of the Hotel’s public spaces will be enhanced and offset with playful contemporary artworks by local talents.
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PABU, the Japanese izakaya located along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor from chefs Michael Mina and Ken Tominaga, presents a modern take on traditional izakaya style dining featuring small plates, grilled items from the exposed robata grill, as well as sushi and sashimi. Designed by Frost Tsuji Architects, PABU features bamboo ceilings, specially commissioned art pieces and beautifully crafted solid wood tabletops, benches and chairs.
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The Tourism Destination Investment (TDI) Conference Asia, a part of the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) is one of the world’s leading hotel investment conference series to be held in Singapore this year. TDI Conference Asia will commence from October 15 and will continue till October 17, 2012 with an aim to focus on Tourism Destination Development and infrastructure update across Asia.
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California, a top outbound source market for international and domestic tourists, will host OneWorld Travel Mart (OTM) from September 27-30, 2012, at downtown San Francisco’s Concourse Exhibition Center. Strategically located in San Francisco, the 2012 OneWorld Travel Mart (OTM) will deliver a focused, open B2B marketplace connecting destinations and travel suppliers with U.S. tour operators, meeting planners, travel agents and travel media.
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Following on from a successful AIBTM, Reed Travel Exhibitions conducted an independent survey amongst over 6,000 buyers and suppliers within the IBTM Global Events Portfolio database to identify trends for the US as a destination for a trade show for the meetings and events marketplace.
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One year after announcing its economy-hotel ‘Big-Bang’, Accor has unveiled the full scope of the ibis revolution, which it has rolled out simultaneously in 56 countries, in record time. This project involved reviewing economy hotel codes in depth, renewing more than 100,000 beds, honing an all new concept for its public areas, and briskly installing the new ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget banners.
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Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it's first Dreamliner, "Africa First", touched down in Khartoum, Sudan on September 11, 2012.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - Travel and Tour World will mark its presence at IFTM (International French Travel Market) 2012, slated to take place from 18-21 September in France. You can visit Travel and Tour World’s booth and collect the latest issue of the magazine (in CD format) for free and check the latest news and opportunities in the travel trade industry.
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International French Travel Market will bring together more than a hundred of tourism boards, DMCs, carriers, hotels and more than 50 tour operators who come to present their products and services to the industry's production and distribution professionals.
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Spirit Airlines is celebrating its arrival in Houston in a big way and giving away 60 million frequent flyer bonus miles next week.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - Virgin Australia, the official airline of the AFL, announced three additional services to support the AFL Finals Series this weekend.
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Turkish Airlines' first flight to Mogadishu, Somalia and the first service to the Somali capital by any European airline, departed on March 5, 2012, featuring special introductory fares starting at 199 Euros, including all taxes and fees.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur has launched a weekend family retreat package, valid until 30 December 2012, that is designed for families to enjoy quality time in style.
Located in the heart of the business and shopping district, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is the perfect place for families to explore the vibrant city of adventure and entertainment.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - Costa Cruises now offers extended cruise itineraries from Singapore with Costa Victoria in 2012 and Costa Atlantica in 2013. Costa Atlantica will sail into Southeast Asia for the first time in May 2013 with Singapore as its homeport. To cap off these new offerings, Costa Cruises is partnering with the Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group to tap into the growth potential in Asia by developing the passenger source markets for cruises out of Singapore.
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Malaysia Airlines recently engaged travellers at KL International Airport (KLIA) in its unique Merdeka Raya Showtime 2012 to celebrate Hari Raya Puasa, Merdeka Day and Hari Malaysia.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Floriade is a major drawcard for ACT tourism, attracting thousands of visitors and driving millions of dollars in expenditure, according to peak national tourism body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
TTF Chief Executive John Lee said Floriade is a key event on the ACT events calendar. “Floriade attracted just over 412 thousand visitors last year,” Mr Lee said, “injecting $30 million into the local economy.”
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Wizz Air announced its new Tel Aviv-Budapest route which will initially operate three times per week from 6th December 2012. Wizz Air commenced its European low-cost operations in 2004 and has since grown to offer over 250 low-fare routes across 29 countries connecting 80 destinations.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Timo Kousa has been appointed CEO of Finnair Travel Retail Oy as of September 12, 2012. Kousa previously has founded and been in the leadership of Five Eyes Beverage Group Ab, a Nordic Travel Retail company. He has an extensive, 20 year experience in leadership positions in various companies in the alcohol industry in Eastern, Central and Northern Europe as well as in Nordic travel retail operators.
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was delighted to be crowned ‘Best Affordable Cruise Line’ at the 2012 ‘Cruise International Awards’, as well as being voted ‘Best for Learning’, for the second year running, in recognition of its popular onboard enrichment programme, Vistas.
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Saturday, September 15, 2012 - Brand USA, the new tourism marketing entity responsible for promoting the United States to world visitors, has organized its first-ever travel mission from September 9 to September 14, 2012 in India. The mission, which sold out within 30 days of being offered to U.S. travel organizations, consists of 50 delegates representing 35 U.S. destinations and companies who will visit New Delhi and Mumbai.
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For the third year on a row, Embraer has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World Universe 2012/2013). Based on the analysis of several sustainability metrics, the DJSI lists companies that stand out for their economic, social and environmental performance.
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently completed the 15th year of its successful customer advisory board (CAB) meetings. The most recent CAB took place Aug. 20-22 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.
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airberlin is entering the Baltic region by offering nonstop flights to Riga with the new codeshare partner airBaltic. airberlin adds its code on flights operated by airBaltic to the Latvian capital from several German cities: Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin.
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