Tuesday 30 April 2013

Five Tips for Planning A Cruise With Tough-To-Please Teens

CLIA logoTraveling with teenagers can be challenging, as any parent who has ever tried to sightsee with a scowling, foot-dragging, eye-rolling, fledgling-adult can attest. “You’re looking at Ephesus and they’re whining and asking ‘why are we here?’ says Candyce Stapen, a family travel expert and USA Today travel editor. “And if your teenager is unhappy, you will be too.”



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Delta Names Richard B.Hirst Executive Vice President and Cheif Legal Officer

deltaDelta Air Lines has promoted Richard “Ben” Hirst to the position of executive vice president and chief legal officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Hirst will continue reporting to Delta CEO Richard Anderson.




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Total Revenue of Aeroflot Group for 12 Months 2012 According to ifrs totaled 253,039 Million Rubels Exceeding the result of 12 months 2011 by 60%

aeroflotRevenue of Aeroflot Group for 12 months 2012 according to IFRS totaled 253,039.0 mln Rubles exceeding the result for 12 months 2011 by 60%.




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Athens tourism feels the power of youth travel

athensOver 100 Greek tourism professionals in Athens gained insight last week on the growing markets of youth travel and gay travel and how they could attract more visitors from these niche markets to the Greek capital.



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Key cultural and heritage hub in Geelong, Australia set for a $45 million library redevelopment

victoria state governmentAttracting more than 230,000 visitors each year, Geelong’s key cultural and heritage hub is set for a $45 million library redevelopment following approval by Planning Minister Matthew Guy. Construction will commence mid-2013 and will be completed during late 2015.




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More manufacturing jobs in Geelong, Australia to reduce unemployment

victoria state governmentHere’s some good news for those looking for employment. Jobs in Geelong are set to grow with Premier and Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine announcing today the first grant from the Victorian Coalition Government’s Greater Geelong Industry Fund.




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Berggruen Hotels appoints Mr.Vijay Sethi as the new Chief Operating Officer

Keys Hotel LogoBerggruen Hotels, the parent company of Keys Hotels has appointed Mr. Vijay Sethi as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Vijay Sethi will bring on board a rich experience spanning across 28 years and four verticals of hospitality – hotels, airlines, travel & tourism and healthcare.



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Design Matters, a public celebration of Victoria design excellence launched

victoria state governmentIn a bid to boost on design by businesses and other organizations, Design Matters, a public celebration of Victoria design excellence, as well as a new international market development program for local designers, were both officially launched yesterday evening by Victoria Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher.


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Topic of MIBEXPO Russia 2013 is ‘Event Tourism’

mibexpo russiaThe 9th International Meetings Industry and Business Travel Exhibition & Conference, MIBEXPO Russia 2013, is a global business platform for all meeting industry and business travel experts, which provides unique opportunities for communication, networking, clients’ attraction and experience exchange.




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DoubleTree by Hilton now in Australia

Hotel Buenos AiresHilton Worldwide has made an announcement to introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it rebrands four Northern Territory hotels on 1 May 2013. The country’s first three DoubleTree by Hilton hotels: DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin, DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs will open alongside Hilton Darwin in the Territory.



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Pedaler’s Jamboree of 2013

jamboreeThe wheels are in motion for the summer kick-off event the Pedaler’s Jamboree. The Jamboree is a fun-filled weekend music/bicycle tour on the Katy Trail from Columbia to Boonville, MO, on May 25th and May 26th. Participants will experience live music in towns and small stops on their 30-mile adventure to and from Kemper Park.





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conquestThe Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society is pleased to announce ConQuesT 44: Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem! The convention is being held over the Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, at the Holiday Inn CoCo Key, Kansas City, MO near the Truman Sports Complex.

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Park Hotel Amsterdam awarded as Best Business Hotel in The Netherlands 2013

warwick international logoPark Hotel Amsterdam is awarded as “Best Business Hotel, The Netherlands” by the  international renowned business travel magazine Business Destinations. Park Hotel has a distinguishing factor when it comes to the story behind the concept, according to Business Destinations.

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Get fit with ‘Sports Buddy’ at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa

twelveCape Town’s The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is renowned for the passion and enthusiasm of its staff, who live by the guest philosophy of ‘no request too large, no detail too small’. With the introduction of the new Sports Buddy program, that dedication reaches sporty new heights, as staff now literally ‘go’ the extra mile for guests.

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Australia will witness the Lions Tours 2013 with SLH

slhCome June 2013, one of the greatest sporting tours will be returning to the shores of Australia. The British and Irish Lions 2013 Australian tour is set to be bigger and more exciting than the previous tour in 2011.  As rugby fans follow the Lions all over the country, they will also get to experience the breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes of Australia. To celebrate this great sporting event, the Australian properties in Small Luxury Hotels of the World portfolio are offering enticing packages for fans to take advantage of as they tour with their sporting heroes.

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Seychelles sees classical guitar music take centre stage from an early age

Seychelles Tourism BoardThe Seychelles school of music, a department within the Ministry of Tourism and Culture held for the first time a classical guitar recital for its students. Present at the recital was the Program Director Jerry Souris and music teacher Francois Victor, the students together with their parents and friends who had come to give them support for this first recital. Such events will ensure that classical guitar music takes center stage in Seychelles from a very early age.

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Seychelles Tourism Delegation back home from “Successful” WTM Latin America exhibition in Sao Paolo, Brazil

Seychelles Tourism BoardAccelerated growth of visitors for South America is expected in the near future, and the Seychelles tourism industry is optimistic that the South American Market can become one of its main markets due to the growing interest in our islands.

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Choice Hotels International Reports First Quarter 2013 Diluted EPS Of $0.26 Per Share

choice hotels logoFranchising revenues increased 4% to $59.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $57.3 million for the same period of 2012.  Total revenues increased 6% to $136.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013 compared to the same period of 2012.

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48 Hours to make the most of Autumn in Brisbane

Queensland TourismQueenslanders will have to be patient now that the Labour Day long weekend has been shifted from May to October, but you can still get that ‘long weekend’ feeling in just 48 hours during May with these four itinerary ideas.

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48 Hours to make the most of Autumn in Brisbane

Queensland TourismQueenslanders will have to be patient now that the Labour Day long weekend has been shifted from May to October, but you can still get that ‘long weekend’ feeling in just 48 hours during May with these four itinerary ideas.

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New Central Christchurch Eatery introduces open kitchen feature


christchurchGuests at newest central city restaurant of Christchurch and its bar will get to see one of the country’s top young chefs in action when it opens its doors this Wednesday, 1 May.
The open kitchen at the Straits Cafe and Junction Bar at the Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch will allow diners to watch executive chef Mat Jones and his talented team of young chefs as they create gastronomic delights.

Mossel Bay hosts international sharks and rays symposium

mossel bay shark and ray simposiumThe 2nd Southern African Shark and Ray Symposium – which took place at the Oceans Hotel and Campus in Mossel Bay on Monday and Tuesday of last week – attracted 40 scientists and conservationists from South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Uganda, Canada and Scotland.

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Australia ’s tourism’s premier travel trade show heads to Cairns for 2014

tourism australiaAustralia ’s only trade show dedicated to exclusively promoting Australian tourism products and experiences to the global travel market, the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 – helping to further bolster the country’s $107 billion tourism sector.

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Airport Investment Increasing Amenity & Capacity

TTF australiaAustralia’s major airports are delivering improved amenities to cater for a burgeoning number of passengers at no cost to the taxpayer, according to peak national industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).

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Marriott International to Webcast its Annual Meeting on May 10, 2013

marriottMarriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) will provide a live audio webcast of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 10.  To access the webcast on May 10, or as a recording through the end of the year,Annual Meeting” page on the left hand navigation bar.

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Embraer Announces a Firm Order for 30 E-Jets by United Airlines

embraerEmbraer announced today that it has signed a firm order with United Airlines for the sale of 30 EMBRAER 175 jets, with options for an additional 40 of the same model, taking the firm order and options to a total of up to 70 aircraft. If all options are exercised, the combined order has an estimated value of USD 2.9 billion at current list prices.

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Tourism Ireland Comment on CSO Figures Jan-Mar 2013

tourism irelandCommenting on the CSO figures issued today for overseas visitor numbers to Ireland for the three-month period January to March 2013, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said: “Today’s figures from the CSO showing growth of +7.4% suggest a strong start to 2013 with the best first quarter performance from North America since 2004 and the best ever first quarter from Australia and Developing markets (such as China and India).  It is encouraging to see growth from all market areas and, in particular, to see Great Britain return the best first quarter performance in four years with growth of +1.4%.

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Morgans Hotel Group Reports First Quarter 2013 Results

morgans hotelgroup logo3Morgans Hotel Group Co.  (“MHG” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013.  The Company will host a conference call to review the results on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 9:00 am.

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Wyndham Worldwide Named Among Top 10 Best Places to Work in New Jersey

wyndham worldwideWyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, was named among the Top 10 Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

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Wyndham Hotel Group Names Kathy Maher SVP, Revenue Management

wyndham hotel groupWyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, has appointed industry veteran Kathy Maher to the role of senior vice president, revenue management.

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BNE ranked No.1 for customer service for 9th year by ACCC

Brisbane AirportBrisbane Airport (BNE) retained its first place ranking as Australia’s best airport for overall Quality of Service for the ninth consecutive year in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 2011-12 Airport Monitoring Report.

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Take a little piece of Liverpool with you

LJLA LogoFor Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s customers, a new store promises the best souvenir of the city: something made-here! The Liverpool owned gift shop, ‘made-here’, is opening a branch in Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to ensure that when visitors head home, they can take a little piece of Liverpool with them. 

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Qantas to Invest in Darwin Lounge Upgrade

QantasQantas will more than double the size of its existing Qantas Club in Darwin and upgrade the lounge facilities to cater for Business and premium leisure travel to the region.

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Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Announces Once in a Blue Moon Wedding Package.

Resort MauritiusTruly magical occasions are not easy to come by, which is why Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is offering one couple the opportunity to celebrate their wedding vows in an unforgettably spectacular wedding day that only occurs once in a blue moon.

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Etihad Airways unveils first ever LinkedIn mapping tool

Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched an innovative online mapping tool developed in cooperation with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, to make it easier to message new contacts, arrange meetings and be more productive while travelling.

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Surf’s Up at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico.

Resort Punta MitaAs an expert in creating unforgettable experiences, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is introducing a new program of professional surf instruction and guidance for enjoying the multiple breaks located on or near the Punta Mita peninsula.

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Secrets a Michelin-Starred Chef: Four Seasons Hotel George V Offers an Exclusive Culinary Experience in Paris.


Four Seasons Hotel George V launches a new experience and invites its guests to discover a typical Parisian market with Michelin starred Chef Eric Briffard.

From April to October, Eric Briffard, Chef of the prestigious two Michelin-starred Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V, organizes monthly visits to a nearby Parisian food market: a unique opportunity to interact with the Chef and meet some of his suppliers and vegetable growers, and find out how he selects his products.

United to Add 30 New Embraer 76-Seat Aircraft to United Express Fleet

united logoUnited Airlines today announced an agreement to add 30 Embraer 175 regional jets to the United Express fleet. Under an agreement with Embraer, United will purchase the aircraft with deliveries in 2014 and 2015. These aircraft will be operated by a United Express partner to be announced later.

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Taste Talavera Returns for Summer Series at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North.

Taste TalaveraThis summer, palates are tempted with Taste alavera, the culinary brainchild of Executive Chef Mel Mecinas and Talavera Restaurant Chef Ben Lieberman. The Taste summer series at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale highlights everything from a visit from one of Scottsdale’s top chefs to an amazing Spanish dinner with wine pairings.

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Rulla Effa Appointed Catering Sales Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.


Rulla EffaRulla Effa has been appointed Catering Sales Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, predominately planning and overseeing social events including weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, and more
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Rulla has more than 15 years of hotel catering experience, most recently as the director of catering and conference services at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

The Air France A380 Takes Off For Shanghai

airfranceAs from 2 September, Air France will offer its customers three weekly services to Shanghai-Pudong by Airbus A380. Air France will therefore become the first European airline to serve the Chinese economic capital by A380.

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Rulla Effa Appointed Catering Sales Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.


Rulla EffaRulla Effa has been appointed Catering Sales Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, predominately planning and overseeing social events including weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, and more
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Rulla has more than 15 years of hotel catering experience, most recently as the director of catering and conference services at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

UNWTO/Tourism Australia report hightlights the potential of South-East Asian outbound tourism

UNWTO LogoOver the past decades, Asia and the Pacific has consolidated its position not only as one of the major tourism destination regions, but also as an increasingly important outbound market.

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Flughafen Wien expands shopping and gastronomy offering

viennaairport logoTravellers can look forward to a variety of new shops and restaurants at Vienna Airport. Following the successful conclusion of numerous contracts with new operators, a number of new shops and gastronomy facilities are scheduled to open soon.

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Local Strawberries Take the Spotlight at Four Seasons Hotel Austin.

StrawberryRhubarbIThose who missed the famed Strawberry Festival in Poteet, Texas last month can still get their fill of this sweet summer fruit at Four Seasons Hotel Austin. From May 1-31, 2013, the Hotel is putting the spotlight on strawberries with a variety of featured menu items.

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The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and Casamigos Tequila Offer Signature Cinco de Mayo Treatments.

Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los AngelesCelebrate the week of Cinco de Mayo with a one-of-a-kind spa experience. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has partnered with Casamigos Tequila, owned by longtime friends George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman, to create a series of toast-worthy Spa treatments for Cinco de Mayo. 

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South Africa visited by increased number of travellers

brazilandsouthafrica expandsSouth Africa makes steady progress towards sustainable development of tourism.According to the statistical records a total of 9 188 368 international tourists visited South Africa in 2012, 10.2% more than the 8 339 354 tourists who travelled to the country in 2011,as revealed by President Jacob Zuma.



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Castle Cary rail bridge repairs to give 50-year lease of life to Ansford Bridge

castle carry rail bridgeNetwork Rail will begin work in the summer on a long-awaited project to strengthen and repair a bridge near Castle Cary railway station, meaning the bridge won’t need any further major work for another 50 years.



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John Wayne Airport Posts March 2013 Statistics

John Wayne AirportAirline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport increased in March 2013 as compared to March 2012. In March 2013, the Airport served 771,554 passengers, an increase of 6.0% when compared to the 727,841 passenger traffic count of March 2012.



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Graduates in Wales invited to join rail industry Track & Train scheme

network-rail2The rail industry is seeking 50 more graduates to join its unique 18-month paid work placement scheme, Track & Train. Graduates are employed for three, six-month placements: one at Network Rail and two at either a passenger or freight operator or another company within the rail sector to gain a broad range of experience.




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Embraer Legacy 650 Executive Jets Certified in Indonesia

embraer_logoEmbraer Executive Jets received type certification for its large Legacy 650 aircraft from Indonesia’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation on March 27, 2013, paving the way for Premiair to put the aircraft into service.




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