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Amtrak announced today that it is an official sponsor of NYC PRIDE 2013 (June 28-30), one of the largest LGBT events in the nation. Amtrak will have a presence at NYC’s Pride Fest on Sunday, June 30, on Hudson Street between Abingdon Square and West 14th Street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Amtrak Chairman Tony Coscia and President and CEO Joe Boardman issued the following statement: "Amtrak congratulates Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx on his confirmation today by the U.S. Senate. 
Following the announcement that Holkham Beach in Norfolk is to officially ban nudists from its shores from 1st July, tourists may well be looking for their next kit-free hang out. Look no further. 
Global online distributor, SiteMinder, has appointed well-known American hotel industry personality, David Chestler, to head up its expansion into the Americas market.
Urging the tourism sector leaders to gear up, Brazil Tourism Minister Gaston Vieira summoned the secretaries and state leaders in the industry to apply the resources available in the convention center, infrastructure and tourist signs during the 24th Special Meeting of the National Forum of State Secretaries and Managers of Tourism (FORNATUR) on Thursday June 27 in Brasilia.
Following the soft launch of its Beta-version website last year, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) now officially unveils its brand-new website in 15 languages in accord with its aim of diversifying the tourism markets and expanding the international markets for Macau.
As the Wimbledon Tennis Championships begin, visitors to Britain will be pleased to hear they can indulge their passion for all things tennis off court with the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum’s latest exhibition: ‘On The Riviera’ - Tennis in the South of France 1874-1939, which runs until Easter 2014.
The National Restaurant Association today commended the bipartisan efforts of the United States Senate in passing immigration reform that seeks to fix our nation’s broken immigration system.
Oman Air’s senior management has credited the airline’s continuing success to the dedication of its staff, and has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a supportive and competitive workplace environment across its 42-destination global network.
Garuda Indonesia will resume direct flights from Jakarta to Perth today, in a move which is expected to provide a boost for Western Australian tourism.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has hosted its latest financial roadshow for Australian bankers in Sydney, following editions held earlier this year in London and New York.
Tourism and Major Events Minister Louise Asher today announced that Tourism Victoria has partnered with leading culinary travel publication Australian Gourmet Traveller to undertake a $250,000 interstate marketing campaign to increase awareness of the quality and depth of tourism experiences in regional Victoria. 
Malaysia Airlines is increasing its frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Denpasar, Bali to 4 times daily effective 1 August 2013.
Malaysia Airlines will be adding Dubai back to its network effective 5 August 2013. The Kuala Lumpur-Dubai return service will be mounted daily via MH162 and MH163 using the Boeing 777-200 aircraft that offers a total capacity of 282 seats in each flight, equivalent to 3,948 seats weekly.
The unique local and indigenous culinary delights of the Top End are set to entice visitors to the territory as part of a new travel series currently airing in New Zealand that showcases some of Australia’s finest food experiences. 
A dedicated band of jet-heeled runners took off on a very early morning run along Stansted Airport’s runway today to raise funds for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, the airport’s charity partner.
Glasgow - 2013 is set to be the MOBO Awards’ most exciting year so far. Celebrating its ‘coming of age’, the organisation teamed up with chart topping girl group Stooshe and the legendary music maker, Jazzie B of Soul II Soul who won an award at the first ever show in 1996 will join Kanya King MBE and Scottish partners to kick off the celebrations with a range of new announcements including:
An adventure conference on Skye that attracted delegates from as far afield as South Africa, India, the USA and Canada has been hailed a fantastic success.
Due to the current haze situation which has deteriorated in parts of Malaysia over the last few days, Malaysia Airlines is advising passengers on the possibility of last minute flight cancellation and retiming.
A Tyrannosaurus Rex has been on the rampage through Edinburgh - despite being extinct for the last 65 million years..jpg)
Taking its cue from the ever-popular food truck, Boston recently announced the full-time launch of the nation’s premiere City Hall on wheels. 
Keen golfer Mike Cantlay will be joined by two friends, Ken Milligan and his son Harry from local school McLaren High, in a gruelling 108 hole marathon of Callander golf course, on the 1st July.
The two state-owned airlines will pull together their resources to create a jointly managed and resourced national pilot training programme, paying for the trainees’ classroom tuition, practical training, flying time, accommodation, travel and other related expenses.
The Comfort Inn & Suites of Branson, Missouri once again captured the prestigious urban Comfort Inn Hotel of the Year award by Choice Hotels International. The award-winning MainStay Suites St. Robert-Fort Leonard brought home yet another major distinction - the 2013 Choice Hotels International Hotel of the Year Award for the MainStay Suites brand. Owners Steve and Spike Erhardt received the honor during the 59th annual Choice Hotel International convention in Los Angeles. 
The magnificently quirky London Wonderground returns for a second year of cabaret, music, circus and strange curiosities.
Whether you're into craft, gardening, music, cinema, social history or stamp collecting, there's a London museum that's sure to fuel your passion. The Econo Lodge hotel in Calhan, Colorado – already recognized many times for its excellence – has General Manager Sudhir K. Patel accepted the award during the 59th Choice Hotels International Convention in Los Angeles. Choice Hotels is one of the world's largest hotel franchisors.The Sleep Inn & Suites hotel of Cross Lanes, West Virginia has once again been awarded the coveted 2013 Choice Hotels International Hotel of the Year Award for the Sleep brand. 
Best Western International, the World’s Largest Hotel Chain®, announced today that President and CEO David Kong will continue to lead the brand through 2018. The announcement comes on the heels of Kong receiving a prestigious industry award. 
Warwick International Hotels strengthens its digital strategy with a new mobile website including a new mobile booking engine responsive to tablets and smartphones.Already a consistently exceptional performer in the hotel industry, the Quality Suites Hotel of Lansing, Michigan brought home its latest big honor: Choice Hotels International 2013 Hotel of the Year Award for the Quality brand. 
Japan Airlines (JAL) collaborates with Hato Bus Co., Ltd. (Headquarter: Ota-ku, Tokyo/ President Shoichiro Kaneko) to provide foreign tourists English booking service for Hato Bus Sightseeing Tours on JAL’s overseas website in order to realize Japan as a tourism nation.
Red Lion Hotels Corporation today announced the company has completed the expansion of its credit facility agreement with Wells Fargo Bank.The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel property in Longview, Texas has earned the prestigious Hotel of the Year award from Choice Hotels International.
Welcoming the announcement that Dundee has been shortlisted for the 2017 City of Culture shortlist, Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland Chief Executive said:
TAT is pleased to announce the second TATNews Photo Contest, now being held through its official media website TATNews.org. 
Following the annual review of taxi fares for public rank taxis, the Minister for Transport and Technical Services (TTS) has agreed a 1.6% increase which is broadly in line with the retail Price Index (RPI) for the period.Local band Badlabecques have given us a taste of what we can expect to hear at the Sunset Concerts on Friday 28 June 2013 ...
Marriott International today announced a three-year agreement with the Yao Foundation to support educational programmes for children in rural areas of China.
Tourists passing through the international airport Galeão in Rio de Janeiro can view an exhibition of handicrafts produced by communities and associations in the state.
Renaissance Hotels the hotel brand designed to help guests Live Life to DiscoverSM, will host its second annual Global Day of Discovery on June 19th at more than 100 hotels around the world.
Ambassador of Turkey in India Dr.Burak Akcapar called on Union Tourism Minister Shri K.Chiranjeevi here today. During the meeting, Dr. Akcapar raised the issue of enhancing air frequency for increasing tourist traffic between the two countries as existing flights cannot cope with the demand. 
Boeing today highlighted its twin-aisle family, noting that with the offering of the 777X, it will have an airplane serving every major segment of the market.