Sunday 31 March 2013

Oman Air Celebrates Success at ITB Berlin

oman air celebratesOman Air is celebrating its participation this year in an extraordinarily successful ITB Berlin.

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IHG set to expand Crowne Plaza presence in Muscat

ihgInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms.


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SAA improves on-board experience

SAA logoSouth African Airways (SAA) has announced three product enhancements that are set to delight customers flying on the award-winning South African national flag carrier.


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‘Runners’ Revive’ Treatment Returns To The Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Mandarin OrientalThe Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will reintroduce its bespoke ‘Runners’ Revive’ treatment for the month of April in celebration of the 117th Boston Marathon and Mandarin Oriental.

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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’s Chef Norbert Kostner Granted

Mandarin OrientalUnder the ordinance of H.E. Ambassador Michelangelo Pipan, Ambassador of Italy to Thailand, the President of the Republic of Italy.

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Dragonair launches new uniform for customer-facing staff across its network

dragonair new unifromDragonair today announced the rollout of the airline’s new uniform to more than 3,000 customer-facing staff across its network, effective from 28 March 2013.

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US Airways Launches Charlotte To London Heathrow Service

US AirwaysTomorrow US Airways will begin daily, non-stop service between its largest hub in Charlotte, N.C. and London’s preferred business airport, Heathrow. 

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Americans Receive Half The Amount Of Vacation Time Of Russians

Hotels Infographic worldRecent findings released by Hotels.com® today reveal a huge disparity in paid and public holiday entitlements across the globe.

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Alaska Airlines Begins Nonstop Service Between San Diego and Boston

Alaska-AirlinesAlaska Airlines launches nonstop flights today between San Diego and Boston—the sixth new city the carrier has begun serving from San Diego in the past year. 

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Hotels.com Brings Music To The Ears Of Its Twitter Roadies

Stage locked upHotels.com is getting amped for a Twitter sweepstakes in the U.S. and Canada from Monday.

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Saturday 30 March 2013

Early Summer Temptations for Cafe Neo and China Coast Pub + Restaurant

China Coast Pub + Restaurant is launching its new sharing platter for parties of four or above. It’s truly American flavor and the portion is of course huge! It is a combination of meat, chicken, seafood and veggie completed with a dessert item from our cake counter.


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Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Proudly Debuts The Jefferson Suite

Mandarin OrientalMandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is pleased to announce the addition of The Jefferson Suite to its list of luxurious signature suites.



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Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou Celebrates Offical Debut With Unveiling Of Designer Fan

Mandarin OrientalMandarin Oriental, Guangzhou today celebrated its official debut with a champagne lunch reception for over two hundred VIP guests, to unveil the hotel’s signature fan, which has been designed by world respected fashion designer, Vivienne Tam.



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Friday 29 March 2013

Boeing and state of Pernambuco to Address Critical Skills for Brazil’s Petroleum, Oil, Gas and Shipping Industries!

Boeing in airA newly formed partnership between Boeing and the Brazilian state of Pernambuco opens the way to transfer technology and enhance training in welding and other critical materials-joining skills needed for local companies to build ships and oil rigs for Brazil’s petroleum, oil and gas industries.


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Boeing Celebrates Global Supplier Partners on Delivery of 7,500th 737

boeing-building_medBoeing highlighted the critical role its global supply chain plays in production of the 737, as it celebrated the 7,500th delivery of the world’s most popular airplane.



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Thursday 28 March 2013

Oasis to Europe in 2014


oasisRoyal Caribbean International on 27th march, 2013 announced that the world’s largest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas will be sailing Europe for a short autumn season in 2014.

Return of The Phantom of the Opera

the phantom of the operaThe world’s most successful and longest-running show on Broadway – THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is returning to Singapore.

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Tourism Ireland Comment on CSO Figures for December 2012-February 2013!

tourism irelandCommenting on the CSO figures issued for overseas visitor numbers to Ireland for the three-month period December 2012 to February 2013, Niall Gibbons.

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Delta Air Lines presented annual travel guide for Caribbean, Mexican and Latin American destinations!

DeltaDelta Air Lines presents the 2013 Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America Travel Guide. This is the second edition of Delta´s annual guide which is included as an insert in Recommend Magazine.

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Auckland Wins Prestigious International Cruise Award

aucklandAuckland has been named Best Turnaround Destination by the world’s leading cruise line executives, capping off a record cruise season.

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Tourism Australia published distribution strategy report!

TourismAustralia LogoThe findings of a comprehensive review of how Australian tourism product is distributed internationally have been published by Tourism Australia and its state and territory tourism partners.

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Foodie fun in Spain’s San Sebastian

san sebastianAstoria7 is one of San Sebastian’s best-loved hotels, the perfect base for a foodie weekend in the city. The hotel’s new Basque Culinary Escape is designed to showcase the traditional Basque food for which this beautiful town on the Bay of Biscay is famous.

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Emirates and Qantas welcomed ACCC approval on partnership!

emiratesEmirates and Qantas have welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) approval of their partnership for a period of five years.

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Boeing Celebrates Global Supplier Partners on Delivery of 7,500th 737

boeing-building_medBoeing highlighted the critical role its global supply chain plays in production of the 737, as it celebrated the 7,500th delivery of the world’s most popular airplane.

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Bombardier announced successful completion of CSeries flight test!

bombardier-c-seriesBombardier Aerospace announced today that it has successfully completed the first full powering on of the main electrical distribution system on the first CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV1). 



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GIBTM reaches an online global audience of 16,000 in just two hours

GIBTMIn a first for the Middle East GIBTM 2013 has given delegates a glimpse of how technology will shape events in the future, becoming the first show in the region to present the hybrid event initiative Event Camp Middle East 2013.



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Wednesday 27 March 2013

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Adds To Its Growing Global Portfolio

Hilton HotelsHilton Hotels & Resorts, the most recognised hospitality brand in the Middle East, today announced the opening of the 158-room Hilton Alexandria Corniche following a major refurbishment programme. The hotel represents the 19th upscale property in Egypt for Hilton Worldwide and its second in the city of Alexandria.



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Special Dining Experiences at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia.

Resort LangkawiFrom laid-back barbecues on the beach to indulgent dinners beneath a beautifully embellished Rajasthani tent at the water’s edge, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi take specialty dining to gastronomic heights, be it a hearty family feast or the most intimate tête-à-tête.




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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Names Mario Alcocer as New Executive Chef.

Resort Costa RicaFour Seasons Resort Costa Rica recently welcomed Mario Alcocer as the new Executive Chef at the property. With more than 20 years of culinary experience at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, he was previously Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village and is originally from Mexico City.




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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Introduces Graze, European-Style Cuisine with a Palm Beach Touch.

Resort Palm BeachAs the newest epicurean addition at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Graze embodies a relaxed coastal environment in a contemporary setting where European cuisine meets the fresh, local flavours of Palm Beach. Overlooking the beautiful pool and ocean, diners can choose to linger, tasting the freshly baked breads and a variety of dishes, enjoying a leisurely dining experience where even just one meal is guaranteed to be an escape.



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Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto Partners with Local Palo Alto Artist Darren Kerr.

Hotel Silicon ValleyAs Opening Day inches closer for the San Francisco Giants, the lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto has also taken form with a new San Francisco Giants-inspired display.



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For Mum With Love at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Mandarin OrientalPamper the most special woman in your life and treat her to a memorable Mothers’ Day this year with Mandarin Oriental, Singapore’s special room package, For Mum With Love.



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“70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC”

impact logoThe Engineering Institute of Thailand under H.M.the King’s Patronage (EIT) and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. kick off the largest-ever National Engineering Conference and Thailand Engineering Expo 2013 under the theme of “70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC”.




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Bawa Walson spa-o-Tel opens at Kolkata!

bawa-walsonBawa Walson known as erstwhile Walson Hotel, the newly refurbished Bawa Walson Spa o Tel, Opened its doors to the indulgence seeking populace on 1st Sept 2010 in the city’s central districts such as park street and the new market, make it a sought after location to be in.



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Chinas new national tourism strategy set to increase outbound tourism

UNWTO‘The Outline for National Tourism and Leisure (2013-2020)’, recently issued by the government of China, sets the ground for the redefinition of tourism development and management in the country, including a strong support for outbound tourism as well as a focus on a greater distribution of the economic, socio-cultural and environmental benefits of tourism.



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Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau Launches Spring Campaign

YakimaTo boost Spring travel to Washington’s Yakima Valley, the Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau (YVVCB) launched a marketing campaign today to attract leisure travelers.




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Now Boarding: Two New Around-the-World Trips on a Private Jet, Four Seasons Style

style four seasonsDeparture. Few words in the English language carry such excitement and promise (especially when spotted at an airport). It means you’re going places – in more ways than one. Now, after selling out all three Around the World by Private Jet tours to date, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts reveals a boarding pass for two new 2014 itineraries that promise a departure from ordinary travel with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.




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Tuesday 26 March 2013

Dubai International Passenger Numbers Continue to ascend

dubai-airportDubai International passenger numbers continued to soar in February with 5.08 million customers passing through the facility up 11.4 per cent from the same period in 2012, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by Dubai Airports.



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DTCM participates at the Gulf International Business Travel Mart (GIBTM) 2013

GIBTM Travel MartDubai, the region’s largest trading, commercial and tourism hub, is showcasing its business travel attractions at the Gulf International Business Travel Mart (GIBTM) from March 25 to 27, 2013. HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority praised the strong presence of Dubai during his visit to Dubai stand.



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Lufthansa trains 747-8 pilots on an energy-efficient flight simulator!

lufthansa-airIt is the place where future pilots practise before flying the real thing. Simulator training is an integral part of pilot training. The Lufthansa Group naturally has a vested interest in training its pilots on the best and most advanced simulators. These are operated by Lufthansa Flight Training.




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GIBTM reaches an online global audience of 16,000 in just two hours

GIBTMIn a first for the Middle East GIBTM 2013 has given delegates a glimpse of how technology will shape events in the future, becoming the first show in the region to present the hybrid event initiative Event Camp Middle East 2013.




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2014 EUROPA International Brochure launched by HL-Cruise

europaEUROPA enhances the luxury experience with its travel concierge programme, which assists guests to book individual shore arrangements in advance of their cruise.



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Brazil Ministry grants new formats for Regionalization of programs during 39th National Tourism Council meet

Brazil ministry grant commissionDuring a meeting of the National Tourism Council (NTC), in São Paulo, the Brazil Ministry of Tourism presented the proposed reformulation of program named ‘Travels Over Golden Age’ which will be based on ‘Regionalization of Tourism’, It will reinforce the decentralized management policy which is the backbone of the National Tourism Plan.



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New Williams Landing station, new timetable and more trains and buses for Melbourne’s west

williamsResidents in Melbourne’s booming west will have better access to public transport services from April 28, with the opening of Williams Landing railway station.



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Delta Air Lines Becomes Sponsor Of Tomodachi Initiative

DeltaDelta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has become a sponsor of the U.S.-Japan TOMODACHI project to support Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and invest in the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Pacific. This will help strengthen the cultural and economic ties between the United States and Japan.




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Yummy ‘Green sauce’ festival to take centre stage in Frankfurt in May

The famous ‘green sauce’ will be taking centre stage in Frankfurt from 11 May 2013. This regional speciality (which according to legend was invented by Goethe’s mother) is so important to the Frankfurt locals that they hold a week-long festival in its honour every year on Rossmarkt square.




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Gateway to popular tourist attractions ‘Mildura Airport’ in Victoria getting revamped

mildura airportStage One of the $6.4 million Mildura Airport Terminal Redevelopment project is complete, with Victoria Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan inspecting the completed works on March 26, paving the way for Stage Two of the project to take off.



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Australians urged to get entries in for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition

TourismAustralia LogoAdventure seeking Australians hoping to win one of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ have less than a month to apply and submit their 30 second video and convince judges why they deserve A$100,000 to land one of six dream jobs.



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Major improvement works on public transport network in Victoria this long weekend

victoriaVictoria Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder and public transport operators have announced major improvement works will take place right across the train and tram networks this Easter long weekend.


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MTPA at the Moscow International Exhibition

moscowA delegation of 11 people, represented by the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority and local partners, is taking part at the 20th Moscow International exhibition “MITT Travel and Tourism”.

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Auckland Airport innovation and expertise earn airport marketing award at Routes Asia Airport Marketing Awards in Mumbai, India

auckland airport imageAuckland the only Australasian airport recognized at Routes Asia Airport Marketing Awards in Mumbai.

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nyc & company announces third annual nyc mayor’s cup basketball all-star games to take place april 5

NYCNYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization.

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