Friday 31 May 2013

Joint campaign of the John Nurminen Foundation and the City of Helsinki acknowledges

Today, in association with the Tall Ships Races Helsinki 2013, the John Nurminen Foundation and the Baltic Sea Challenge of the cities of Helsinki and Turku establish a joint campaign to promote the Baltic Sea. As the campaign moves ahead, Horisontti, a work of art built of steel name plates or ‘gleams’, will be created on the Jätkäsaari pier, where it will be handed over to the City of Helsinki during The Tall Ships Races Helsinki 2013 event. The net profit of the campaign will be used by the Foundation’s Clean Baltic Sea projects, which work for the reduction of eutrophication-inducing phosphorus in the Baltic Sea. The campaign aims to raise roughly €210,000 before expenses.

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IACC Partners with DCI for Survey on Generational Buying Preferences

iaccIACC-Americas’ Emerging Trends Team recently partnered with DCI (Development Counsellors International) to survey meeting planners of various generations—from Baby Boomers to Gen Xers to Millennials. The findings of the survey were announced at IACC-Americas 2013 Conference.

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TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals Launches The Peace Of Mind Guarantee

tripadvisorTripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site*, today launched the $10,000 Peace of Mind Guarantee for travelers on TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals.
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Miraval Announces Miraval at Nativar

Miraval Resort & Spa, the award-winning destination spa in Tucson, Arizona, is delighted to announce plansfor the opening of Miraval at Natirar.

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Transat supports hotelier partners’ responsible management efforts

transatTransat A.T. Inc., one of the world’s largest integrated tourism companies and Canada’s holiday travel leader, is continuing its sustainable tourism awareness efforts, highlighting the environmentally responsible practices of its hotelier partners. 

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Accor launches Away on business by Accor, its first iPad app exclusively for business travelers

Accor has strengthened its digital strategy with a new, free and innovative iPad app that allows business travelers to create their own interactive, customized business travel planner.

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Kenya Airways increases frequency of flights to Eldoret

Kenya Airways logoNational carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced an increase in the frequency of flights to the city of Eldoret to meet increased seasonal demand on the route.

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Work to begin on $26 million theatre in Bendigo

The curtain will soon be raised on a 1,000 seat theatre adjacent to Bendigo Senior Secondary College, thanks in part to a $10.5 million investment from the Victorian Government.

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Malaysia Airlines Increase Frequency to Phuket

Malaysia AirlineMalaysia Airlines is increasing its weekly frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Phuket to 26 times weekly with the introduction of one new daily service. This service will begin on 1 June 2013.

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State of Victoria’s Children report in spotlight

Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development Wendy Lovell has welcomed the Victorian Auditor-General Office (VAGO) review of the State of Victoria’s Children (SVC) report, which has found the document contains valuable information about the health, development and wellbeing of children.

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Boeing and TUI Travel PLC Announce Commitment for 60 737 MAX Airplanes

boeing-building_medBoeing and TUI Travel PLC announced a commitment today for 60 737 MAX airplanes, valued at $6.09 billion at list prices.

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The Americas Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (AIBTM) launches video daily

aibtmReed Travel Exhibitions is continuing its relationship with global travel and meetings web channel Meeting the World with the launch of daily video reports for its U.S. based show, AIBTM (www.aibtm.com [2]).

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Panel of Leading Experts unveiled For The World’s First Execlusive Luxury Hospitality Think Tank

Innkeepers logoLuxury Hospitality 2013 [1] has appointed travel journalist and TV presenter Varun Sharma to chair a panel of leading experts from a broad range of disciplines.

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TECHbar to Enhance AIBTM’s 2013 Future Events Experience

aibtmThe Americas Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (www.aibtm.com), in partnership with The Meeting Pool (www.meetingpool.net), have announced that they will join together to provide meetings and events industry professionals insights on the best and most efficient use of technology via a TECHbar at the Future Events Experience located on the AIBTM show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago June 12 – 13.

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Station footbridge restoration to be entered for national railway heritage award

A station footbridge restoration project in Wiltshire is to be entered into this year’s National Railway Heritage Trust awards when it is completed.

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Singapore Airlines to order up to 50 more A350 XWBs

singapore airlinesSingapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will purchase up to 50 more A350 XWB aircraft. The agreement covers a firm order for 30 more A350-900s plus options for a further 20 aircraft. The deal allows for the airline to select either the baseline A350-900 or the larger A350-1000 when exercising the options.

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High-flying judges check-in for global Airbus student challenge

high flying judgesThe leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus has today unveiled a high calibre international panel to judge the final of the 2013 Fly Your Ideas student challenge.

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Doctor Who stops in Sydney for 50th Anniversary this Saturday

The projection will showcase an amazing visual feast of colour, light and movement as Doctor Who travels through space and time, pursued by some of his greatest enemies.

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Air Canada Gift Cards Now Taking Off – First Airline in Canada to offer the Gift of Travel through a genuine and convenient Gift Card

Air-CanadaGiving the freedom of travel is now easier than ever with the launch today of the Air Canada Gift Card. Available in both the traditional plastic gift card or in electronic form, Air Canada Gift Cards can be purchased in Canadian or US dollar denominations with values starting as low as $25.

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Wyndham Hotel Group Launches Super 8 Hotel Brand in Turkey

Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation , today announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with İlbak Turizm İşletmeleri Ve Yatirim A.Ş. for 20 Super 8® hotels in Turkey over the next 10 years.

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SkyWest Resumes Daily Delta Connection Flights between Salt Lake City and West Yellowstone June 1

SkyWest AirlinesSkyWest Airlines is excited to bring daily Delta Connection flights back to West Yellowstone, Mont. (WYS) for the 2013 summer season! These flights from Salt Lake City, Utah to West Yellowstone provide the best and most convenient travel option for thousands of Yellowstone National Park visitors.

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Wingate by Wyndham Makes Getting Around Easier

Fighting for a cab in an unfamiliar, bustling city can often be daunting.

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SkyWest Airlines Earns Top Reliability Honors

SkyWest AirlinesSkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. has once again been recognized by Bombardier for delivering exceptional  reliability with the manufacturer’s top honor: the 2012 annual Airline Reliability Performance  Award.

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EVENT Hotels Announces Second New York City Property Signing

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces the signing of the second EVEN™ Hotels property in New York City, with an ownership group led by Frank Chan and Lance Steinberg.

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SIA To Order US$17 Billion Worth Of Aircraft From Airbus & Boeing

singapore airlinesSingapore Airlines has agreed to order 30 more Airbus A350-900s and 30 Boeing 787-10Xs in deals valued at more than US$17 billion.

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Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town: A Leading Light in Energy Conservation

The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town in South Africa is Rezidor’s most energy efficient property across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 

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Etihad Cargo and Atlas Air partner to operate round-the-world freighter service

Etihad AirwaysEtihad Cargo has announced its first round-the-world freighter routing in conjunction with Atlas Air Worldwide.

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Demand for Air Travel Stays Firm but with Regional Variations

IATAThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing a 3.2% increase in demand over the previous April. Emerging markets are continuing to lead air travel growth, with all regions reporting year-over-year gains.

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National Restaurant Association Continues Strong Objection to Swipe Fee Settlement

The National Restaurant Association today announced a decision to continue its strenuous objection to a proposed settlement in ongoing litigation over credit card interchange swipe fees.

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Designs on the Future – Big Ideas Become Reality at Marriott Hotels New “Underground” Innovation Lab

Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International,  today announced the opening of a new 10,000 square foot Innovation Lab located beneath the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. 

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Aviation Leaders Gather in Cape Town

iataThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that some 700 aviation leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit.

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Let It Reign! Marriott Creates Baby Showers Fit For A Duchess

To celebrate the birth of the future Prince or Princess, Marriott Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Mamas & Papas to create an unforgettable Baby Shower experience. 

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Renaissance Hotels Debuts Newest Address in Cairo

Renaissance Hotels announced today the opening of the new Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, the first Renaissance Hotel to open in Cairo.

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Marriott International’s Family Of Brands “Serve The World” Every Day

More than 2000 hotels across five of the company’s 18 brands, Marriott International’s select service and extended stay portfolio is bringing scale and global reach to address the local challenges of hunger and homelessness, the wellness and well-being of children, and disaster relief.

Beyond Luxury Media launches a game changing trade show to showcase the best of Pan African travel

Atta logoBeyond Luxury Media Ltd, the organizers of the leading travel trade events, PURE Life Experiences and LE Miami announce the launch of a new, groundbreaking travel trade show, that will turbo charge business opportunities for Africa’s finest travel products.

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“Japanese Gardens” Photography on Display at Denver International Airport

denver i aJapanese Gardens, a new temporary art exhibit, is now on display near International U.S. Customs Arrivals on level 5 of Jeppesen Terminal. Travelers will experience an exhibition of 12 photographs, taken by Boulder artist William Corey (1949 – 2008). Images are from Kyoto City and Yamagata prefecture, the sister state of Colorado.

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Fly London To Dole From Just £15.99

ryanaiRyanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 27 May), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Dole from just £15.99 in June as part of its ‘Monday Madness’ low fares promotion.

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Ryanair Launches New Captcha System On Ryanair.Com


ryanaiRyanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (21 May) launched a new CAPTCHA security system on the Ryanair.com website, which offers speedier access to Ryanair’s lowest fares on Ryanair.com.


Fugu Tasting Menu at Nusantao: Sea Kitchens Brings Extreme Dining to Four Seasons Hotel Doha.

Fugu TastingFour Seasons Hotel Doha is given epicureans in the Middle East a reason to sit on the edge of their dining seats with the launch of its most dramatic dining experience yet – a special fugu menu at its signature pan-Asian restaurant Nusantao: Sea Kitchens.

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Fly London To Oslo Rygge From Just £15.99

ryanaiRyanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 20 May), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Oslo Rygge from just £15.99 in June as part of its ‘Monday Madness’ low fares promotion.

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100 Miles of Flavour in One Cocktail at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas.

100 Miles of FlavourFour Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas presents The Farmer’s Tan, the Resort’s newest custom cocktail, created in collaboration by Bar Manager David McIntyre and Master Sommelier James Tidwell. It is made with local ingredients all sourced within 100 miles (160 kilometres) of the Resort and perfectly portrays summertime in Texas.

Four Passengers Win Cars Onboard Ryanair Flights


ryanaiRyanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (16 May) presented four passengers from France, Ireland, Spain and the UK with brand new luxury cars, after they became Ryanair’s latest “Fly to Win” Scratchcards lucky winners.


Fly London To Strasbourg From Just £15.99

ryanaiRyanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Thur 16 May), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Strasbourg from just £15.99 in June as part of its weekly ‘Bargain Thursday’ promotion.

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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is the Perfect Stop During Istanbul Music Festival, June 4-29, 2013.

Hotel IstanbulThe Istanbul Music Festival turns 41 this year, celebrating a theme of “Time and Transformation” with performances by world-renowned classical musicians, prestigious arts organizations and many of Turkey’s leading musicians and composers. The festival will take place between June 4 and 29, 2013.

Ryanair Launches New Partnership With Looking4parking

may15bRyanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (15 May) launched a new partnership with Looking4Parking, the UK’s leading and fastest-growing car parking provider, offering low cost parking at 9 of Ryanair’s UK airports.

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Fly London To Oslo Torp From Just £15.99

ryanaiRyanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), announced that from midnight (24:00hrs) tonight (Mon 13 May), passengers can fly from London Stansted to Oslo Torp from just £15.99 in June as part of its ‘Monday Madness’ low fares promotion.

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Northern Territory Government investing $13 million to boost domestic tourism

Northern Territory GovernmentIn a special effort to boost domestic tourism, the Northern Territory Government is investing $13 million.Minster for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan said the funding will help encourage Australians to explore their own backyard.“This $13 million investment will enable us to have an ‘always on’ approach to marketing the Territory as a holiday destination to Australians,” Mr Conlan said.

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Australia’s immigration outreach officers to hold information seminars on June 3-6


Australia’s immigration outreach officers will visit Mackay and Airlie Beach from June 3-6 to conduct information seminars about employer-sponsored skilled migration options and to explain new laws and penalties for employing or referring people who are not allowed to work.


Australia tipped to be at the epicenter of the rising consumption in Asia

With Australia trade patterns shifting sharply from the Western focus 10 years ago and China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India and the Association of South East Asian Nations now absorbing about three-quarters of Australia’s exports, Australia is well-placed to benefit from the region’s rising consumption, according to Australia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, the Honourable Kelvin Thomson.

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Australian Export Awards 2013 open to applicants

In its 51st year and one of the longest running business awards events in Australia, the 2013 Australian Export Awards are now open to applicants who have created one of the nation’s growing numbers of international success stories.

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Ministers Welcome Completion of Historic Guildhall Restoration

Guildhall2Tourism Minister Arlene Foster said: “The Guildhall is a magnificent, historic building and one of Londonderry’s most important assets. Completion of the restoration programme means it can now fulfil its full potential as a multi-faceted visitor experience.

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“Thailand Elite Card” ready to Relaunch

TAT_relaunch_Elite_cardDirectors of theTourism Authority of Thailand offices and TAT marketing representatives in Russia and the Asia-Pacific convened here today to discuss ways to expand the number of subscribers to the membership privilege scheme known as the Thailand Elite Card.

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Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2013 in Victoria calls for entries

Victoria tourismEntries for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2013 in Victoria has been called for by Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith.Mr Smith encouraged all Victorians who have demonstrated environmental leadership to nominate for the prestigious awards.“Now in their 11th year, the Premier’s Sustainability Awards are just one way the Victorian Government celebrates the contribution businesses, institutions, communities and individuals make to achieving an even more liveable and sustainable Victoria,” Mr Smith said.

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Abu Dhabi Stakeholders in Full Sail For Volvo Ocean Race 2014/15 Hosting

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture AuthorityMore than 70 decision makers from the UAE and international travel & tourism industry as well as players from the emirate’s burgeoning watersports sector are coming together to leverage the UAE capital’s hosting of the third 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race stopover from mid-December 2014 until 3rd January 2015.

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