Monday 31 August 2015

Aeroflot Announces 1H 2015 IFRS Financial Results


aeroflotAeroflot Group (“the Group”, Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) today published its consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2015, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.


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Etihad Airways To Drive Procurement Efficiency With Sap Ariba


Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways’ Procurement and Supply Management (P&SM) department has embarked on a transformation journey to support the airline’s future expansion by implementing SAP’s innovative, cloud-based Ariba solutions.
The Sourcing and Supplier Information Management solutions will deliver state-of-the-art technology enabling the airline to automate and streamline its source-to-contract processes, and efficiently integrate new suppliers.


Record summer for Helsinki Helpers


Helsinki-HelpersThis past summer was another record Helsinki Help -matkailuneuvojille. From June to August they served a total of nearly 166 000 tourists, which is about 4,500 tourists more than in the previous summer. A major Gymnaestrada raised the amount of contacts in July, but good growth was also during numerous events have provided August.


Special Swiss trains for Chinese tourist’s sparks rage among travellers


Special Swiss trains for Chinese touristRecently a special train for Chinese tourists has been launched in a Swiss mountain resort.  According to local media sources some tourists visiting Mount Rigi in the Swiss Alps have become exasperated with the behavoiur of the Chinese tourists. The tourists crowd in the corridors and take pictures from the train. They have also been blamed for displaying rude behaviour and some have also been seen spitting in the train floor. There is a great deal of outrage over Asian visitors on a whole especially the Chinese.


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Hitachi Rail Europe wins award for environmental innovation


hitachi railHitachi Rail Europe’s flagship Ashford Train Maintenance Centre, home of the iconic Class 395 fleet, has won a prestigious environmental award from Japan-based Hitachi Limited.

The organisation’s environmental team look for examples of exemplary practice from across the suite of group companies.


Strong advance bookings show the positive outlook of hotel industry in 2016


summer vacationAs the end of summer nears, hotels in major North American markets are focusing on capturing bookings for early 2016 as opposed to last-minute travel deals, according to data from the August 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR).


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IHG and IL&FS launches vocational hospitality training centre in Northeast India


ihgInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and IL&FS Skills, one of India’s largest skills development organisations have launched the second IHG Academy branded training centre under their partnership in Kalimpong, West Bengal. The first branded training centre was launched in New Delhi last year.


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Dubai opens its first solar powered park


Dubai opens its first solar powered parkIn keeping with its vision of an environmentally friendly destination, its perspective for 2020, Dubai Municipality has completed its first trial to operate environmentally friendly parks. The park will reduce energy consumption by 30 percent and will operate independently from the water and electricity authority. The park will generate energy from the sun with the use of solar panels and will set an example of a true Eco Park.


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Kids flock to Dubai Marina Mall to enjoy ‘Stories of SpongeBob’


dubaiA large number of kids of all ages and nationalities are flocking to Dubai Marina Mall to watch exciting ‘Stories of SpongeBob’ come to life as part of the on-going celebrations surrounding the 18th edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).


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Cultural festival hopping by the Bullet Train in Northern Japan


japan 1Japan’s northern region Tohoku is home of several unique cultural festivals. The Bullet Train network expansion has reached deep into this region, enabling travelers to hop around these festivals with easy access. The Tohoku Region has very severe winters and rugged mountains and coastlines, causing the people to develop very vibrant and energetic summer traditions, which make the entire region the place to be for a festive summer experience.


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Walt Disney celebrates Grandparents Day with exclusive offers


offers_4To celebrate Grandparents Day, September 13, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is making it easier for families to connect and enjoy quality time together throughout September with an offer ideal for a multigenerational vacation.


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Ed Brea appointed as General Manager of One&Only Hayman Island, Australia


Ed-BreaOne&Only Resorts has announced the appointment of established industry leader Ed Brea as General Manager, One&Only Hayman Island in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, effective 1 September 2015. In his new role, Mr. Brea is responsible for the entire operation of One&Only Hayman Island and its continued strategic development.


Visit the 19th Century Camden Park Historic Mansion


Camden Park House image 2One of Australia’s most important and intact historic houses will open its doors to the public on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2015, as visitors step back in time into Camden Park House in the Macarthur region.
Built in 1835 for wool industry pioneers John and Elizabeth Macarthur, after whom the region is named, Camden Park House is unique in that it remains the home of the descendants of the original owners, Edwina and John Macarthur-Stanham.


Etihad Airways Welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad Football Club To Abu Dhabi


Etihad AirwaysEtihad Airways has welcomed players and management staff from Al Ittihad Football Club to Abu Dhabi as they start their UAE pre-season training camp.
Upon arrival in the capital city’s airport, players from Saudi Arabia’s oldest and most popular football club enjoyed some of the treatments and services in the airline’s arrivals lounge.


The Grand Prix Season Singapore ready to allure visitors


singapore tourism boardFrom 11 to 20 September 2015, get ready to be part of the adrenaline pumping race season with the Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS).


Themed “One Stop Non Stop”, GPSS 2015 will be held across major precincts in Singapore with various adrenaline-pumping lifestyle events, activities and promotions presented with creativity and gusto.


Sunset Cocktail Cruises with Bucks County Riverboat


Oceania CruisesWhether your looking out on it; crossing over it; or tubing down it, the scenic Delaware River is a big part of what makes Bucks County special. Now, there’s another way to enjoy time on the water in Bucks, by taking a trip with Bucks County Riverboat Company in Upper Black Eddy.


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WestJet’s first wide-body aircraft touches down today


westjetWestJet today ushers in a new era in the airline’s 19-year history with the arrival early this morning of the first of four Boeing 767-300 extended range aircraft, allowing the airline to begin serving Europe and other regions of the world from Canada on a non-stop basis. Inaugural wide-body flights will begin in early September.


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Grace Bay Beach Named a Top Beach Destination for Weddings


Caribbean FilmThe acknowledgement from Caribbean Journal comes after Grace Bay was ranked as the #2 beach in the world by TripAdvisor earlier in 2015. The island of Providenciales itself received a TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award in 2015 as the TOP island in the world.


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2015 Plane Pull at ORD on September 19 – Register Today!


15edb349-0571-48b5-8481-13b46a2922f6Chicagoland residents and law enforcement officials are invited to participate in a Plane Pull at O’Hare International Airport at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to face off with either a UPS Airbus A300 or United Airlines 737 aircraft. The Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull is open to teams from law enforcement agencies, fire departments, private companies, high schools, colleges, fraternal groups and teams of friends and family.
Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Old Signature Ramp at O’Hare International Airport and team captains can turn in their donations and pick up their T-shirts and other materials. New teams can still sign up that morning.


Sardinia invites visitors to its 5th edition of Bitas


800px-Climbing_0Green light to Bitas 5th edition, the active sports exhibition in Italy. The Bitas (“Borsa Internazionale del Turismo Attivo in Sardegna”) it’s the traditional exhibition that takes place in Sardinia every year to present the island in a new and unusual way: not only white sand beaches, crystalline water of the sea but also an inside Sardinia, with its unexplored routes and a lots of active sports to practise.


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Korea Listed as Country Partner for China Xi’an Silk Road International Tourism Expo (CXSRITE)


CXITE2014_confirmed_logo(2)With the Silk Road in Xi’an undergoing major redevelopment works, the tourism industry along that historically and culturally rich road is poised to grow further. To help tourism stakeholders to capture this market, Xi’an will host the second edition of the China Xi’an Silk Road International Tourism Expo (CXSRITE) 2015 at the Xi’an Qujiang International Conference & Exhibition Centre from 11 – 13 September 2015.


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Avianca Holdings and ITS Subsidiaries Carried More Than 2.5 Million Passengers


AviancaIn July, the subsidiary companies of Avianca Holdings S.A. transported 2,564,518 passengers, up 10.8% compared to July 2014. Capacity, measured in ASKs (available seat kilometers), increased 8.5%, while passenger traffic, measured in RPKs (revenue passenger kilometers), increased 10.8%.


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Guadeloupe Waives Visa Requirement For Travellers to Dominica


LiatThe authorities in Guadeloupe have advised that they have waived the visa requirement for travellers entering the country in order to take a ferry to Dominica.

The waiver is valid for Sunday, August 30 and Monday August 31.


BOC Aviation Reports First Half 2015 Performance


BOC aviationBOC Aviation Pte. Ltd. (the “Company” or “BOC Aviation”) announces financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2015.
Robert Martin, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said,
“We continue to grow our profits, revenue and asset base in the first six months of 2015. More importantly, we continue to build access to diversified financing sources. We tapped new funding sources by issuing, for the first time, US$750 million of Rule 144A/Regulation S senior notes off our Global Medium Term Note Program.


Al Hamra to launch phase 2 of AED1 billion Falcon Island at Cityscape Global


benoy-kurien-general-managerRas Al Khaimah’s largest real estate developer Al Hamra Real Estate Development will return to Cityscape Global in Dubai on 8-10 September 2015, following a strong Q2 2015 performance for the emirate’s real estate sector, witnessing consistent sales demand for its high profile projects and robust occupancy and rental rates for its quality competitively-priced villas and townhouses.


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AirAsia X to offer LotteWorld Theme Park tickets onboard


airasiaAIRASIA X, the leading low-cost, long-haul carrier announced its collaboration with LotteWorld through the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to offer exciting attraction tickets onboard of its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul.
Starting from fourth quarter 2015, AirAsia X guests flying to Seoul will be able to conveniently purchase LotteWorld theme park tickets onboard at a discounted price.


Shark expert Andy Murch at Atlantis, The Palm


sharks-atlantisAtlantis, The Palm has joined forces with shark and ray expert Andy Murch to delve into the interesting world of sharks and their conservation through education.


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AirAsia Group joins relief efforts in Myanmar


relief-effort-in-myanmarAirAsia Group is providing assistance to the flood-stricken communities in Myanmar, where over 1 million people have been critically affected.
As part of the airline group’s efforts, Thai AirAsia is providing sponsorship for its partners, volunteers and space for shipment for relief goods throughout the month of August; while AirAsia Berhad sent across 447kg of supplies including clothes and blankets which will be donated to local relief teams for distribution in Ayeryawaddy Division.

World airports days away from meeting in Panama to chart a course for future growth


aciThe Airports Council International (ACI) Latin America-Caribbean/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition (WAGA), organized this year under the theme “Airports: Shaping our future” and graciously hosted by Tocumen International Airport, is just four days away. From 31 August to 2 September, airport leaders from around the world will gather in Panama City, Panama for an informative conference centered on charting a course for sustainable growth and a leading-edge exhibition featuring the latest innovations from product and service providers specializing in airports.


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Indonesia targets for 20 million arrivals by 2019


Visit IndonesiaThe Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with Visit Indonesia Tourism Officer (VITO) conducted Indonesia Sales Mission to India. The event was from 28 to 30 of July 2015 at Mumbai and New Delhi which are the two biggest cities in India and potential for Indian tourist visiting Indonesia.


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ANA Welcomes New Members of THE CONNOISSEURS


Ana AirlinesANA, Japan’s largest airline, today announced the addition of four acclaimed culinary professionals to its in-flight meal, THE CONNOISSEURS lineup starting in September 2015. The new partners include a chef renowned for Japanese cuisine along with three esteemed partners for international cuisine and beverage, bringing the total number of THE CONNOISSEURS to 25.




New Air Services Boost Regional Economies


tourism industry anzNew regional air services announced today by Jetstar will boost both domestic and international tourism, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand says.

TIA has welcomed today’s announcement that Jetstar is introducing services to four regional New Zealand destinations.


Open Invite For Your Business To Have a Taste of Tasting Australia


South Australian Tourism CommissionSouth Australian restaurants and food producers are being urged to take part in the 2016 Tasting Australia Associated Events Program.

Tourism Minister Leon Bignell said the State Government was sending an open invitation to local businesses wanting to take part.


Pro Surf Series secured for NSW beaches


destination NSWMinister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events and Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres announced the Series will see events held at Maroubra, Cabarita, Avoca and Boomerang Beaches with the event starting in early 2016.


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Celebrating Melbourne’s 180th Birthday


image007Over the past 19 years, the Melbourne Day committee have coordinated a number of entertaining activities and events to raise awareness of Melbourne’s history and celebrate its anniversary.
 
Melbourne Day’s aim is to educate citizens on the founding of Melbourne, which was August 30, 1835. Clarifying the historical events about who actually discovered Melbourne, was it really John Pascoe Fawkner or John Batman?


Tourism grows steadily in Cleveland County


Cleveland County flagCleveland County has seen tourism spending surge to an all-time high last year, a pattern that repeated itself across most of North Carolina, as vacationers and sightseers spent more than $21 billion, up 5.5 percent from the year before.
Cleveland County Vice President of Tourism Jackie Sibley-Newton attributes the increase to the Earl Scruggs Center and Don Gibson Theatre in addition to the large sporting events held each year in Cleveland County.


Ireland offers heritage splendours to boost tourism


Tourism IrelandIf you are clear about your travel plans then castles, lighthouses and pretty thatched cottages set in the country’s most picturesque locations are all available on rent.
Over the past five years, more than 20,000 visitors have spent close to €2m staying in some of the most beautifully restored castles, lighthouses, gate lodges and cottages on the island through the painstaking conservation efforts of the Irish Landmark Trust.


Asian countries put major focus on medical tourism


medical tourismAsian countries are pouring resources into medical tourism, in the hope of attracting patients from overseas seeking advanced medical check-ups and treatments.
Specially, China is making a serious effort as it aims to grow foreign tourism and benefit financially. Japan is also seeking to expand medical tourism, but has run into difficulties securing enough doctors and training interpreters with medical expertise.


Morocco tourism rebounds after initial fall


Morocco tourismAfter witnessing a drop in the first quarter of this year, the income of the tourism sector in Morocco rebounded, with revenues increasing in July by 16 per cent, according to the Ministry of Tourism.


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Sluggish Chinese economy has no impact on tourists


CAPASluggish economy of China and its falling currency have caused enormous turmoil in financial markets across the world but they have not really bothered tourists.

“I don’t even know what the exchange rate is,” the 36-year-old technology entrepreneur, Henry Lee, from Beijing confessed.


Boeing-built Satellite Will Create First Global High-Speed Broadband Network


Inmarsat-082815-med-resWhen the third Boeing-buil Inmarsat-5 satellite, which is now in orbit, becomes fully operational later this year it will provide the technology and coverage necessary for worldwide high-speed broadband access.
Inmarsat-5 F3 sent signals from space following its launch yesterday on an International Launch Services Proton Breeze M launch vehicle. After reaching final orbit, the spacecraft will undergo testing and checkout before becoming operational.


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