Wednesday 30 September 2015

Etihad continues campaign for Emiratis


etihad-airwaysEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is continuing its search for UAE nationals to join its innovative Fursati – “my opportunity” in Arabic – foundation program which aims to produce customer-facing ground service agents and other key roles for years to come.


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CTO looking for open skies policy and stop secondary screening at Caribbean airports


Caribbean airportSecretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Hugh Riley has urged regional authorities to institute an Open Skies policy and wherever possible to eliminate secondary screening at Caribbean airports.


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Tourism commission HK sets plans to manage Mainland visitors on National day


Hong Kong Hotel CompanyThe Tourism Commission and other departments, in co-operation with the travel industry, have drawn up plans to prepare for Mainland visitor arrivals during the National Day Golden Week holiday from October 1 to 7.


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Hong Kong to allocate $10 million more for tourism


Mandarin_Oriental__Hong_KongSecretary for Commerce & Economic Development Gregory So says the Government will allocate an additional $10 million to launch the Matching Fund Scheme to support the tourism sector.

Speaking to reporters after meeting with the tourism industry today, Mr So said tourist attractions can apply for the fund until October 14. The fund can be used for overseas promotions until March.


Wego answers how to find best hotel rate online?


wegoWego.com, the leading travel search site in the Asia Pacific and Middle East, unravels the myths surrounding online hotel rate parity.

“Finding the right hotel and getting a good room rate can be a struggle even for the most seasoned traveller,” said Craig Hewett, Wego co-founder. 


5 spooky boroughs to celebrate Halloween in New York


New York's Village Halloween Parade 2009 The 36th Annual Village Halloween Parade
NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, encourages local residents and visitors to enjoy all of the festive and spooky Halloween activities New York City has to offer this month. Whether looking for hair-raising fun or family-friendly events, New York City’s five boroughs offer something for everyone to enjoy all month long.


Dubrovnik is the new jet set tourism hotspot


dubrovnikDuring the peak season up to 25,000 visitors are flowing through the tight alleys of Dubrovnik’s historical city. More and more foreign tourists, a large part arriving by cruses, want to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the harbour city at the Adriatic coast. In terms of jet set tourism Dubrovnik is considered as a “must-visit” destination. Top hotels are booked well. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS, the worldwide leading provider for b2b hotel data, more beds will be added.


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US Embassy appoint HRG as travel management company in China


HRGThe US Embassy has awarded HRG, the global travel management company, its corporate travel business in China. The award includes all US consulates across China, covering Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Wuhan and Chengdu.


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Tourism growing strongly in Serbia; Belgrade attracts more foreign tourists than ever


serbiaSerbia gets back into focus – not only by the continuing flow of refugees. Even in tourism, the Balkan country is rising in the favour of foreign visitors. Last year, the number of wealthy overnight guests from Europe and elsewhere increased by eleven per cent. Therefore new hotels are needed – especially in the busy capital city of Belgrade, where nearly half of all foreign guests stayed.


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Dusit Thani Hotel to debut in Huizhou Guangdong Province


Dusit_ThaniDusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the signing of a management agreement with Huizhou Xiyuan Tourism Investment Company Limited to manage a 350-room luxury international resort in Huizhou City, Guangdong Province. The Dusit Thani Sandalwoods Resort Huizhou Shuangyue Bay, Guangdong is anticipated to open in May 2019.


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U.S. consumers’ growing reliance in OTAs than ever before


travel techToday more than ever American travelers are relying on the innovative web and app-based platforms developed by online travel agencies (OTAs) to effectively search, compare and book travel options across hotel brands, according to a new opinion research survey out from The Travel Technology Association. Without online travel companies, consumers would have to visit dozens or even hundreds of websites and waste valuable time and effort in order to make an informed booking decision.


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Connecticut Hotels offer family friendly and couples packages for fall travel


waterfordTake advantage of the upcoming cooler weather with one of these five fall-themed packages. Whether you visit the State’s historic Capital City area or Connecticut River Valley, Waterford Hotel Group’s properties have the perfect getaway for families or couples. Recharge, have quality time with your loved ones, and make the most of the fall with these exciting packages tailored for you, for less.


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10 best places to unwind after a match during the Rugby World Cup


olympicIf you are not willing to call it a day even after cheering for your favourite team throughout the Rugby match, here is a list of where you should go to celebrate the win or forget the loss of your team!

Olympic Stadium, London
The vast Westfield Stratford City sits between the Olympic Stadium and the tube station and is packed with post-match options, from The Cow, with its views of the stadium and decent pub grub, to Tap East with its on-site microbrewery (try the Jim Wilson Bitter). For something more traditional, head into nearby Stratford and the 19th century King Edward VII with its etched glass windows and open fires.

Latest Study reveals – Almost 15 million online bookings are scams


hotel_bellWhile the world travel industry is going gaga over online bookings and the transparency of the digital medium, a new research report suggest that almost 15 million hotel bookings carried out online are scams by rogue websites.


When it comes to booking a hotel, it pays to go straight to the source. A new study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) reveals that one in three people are worried about online booking scams, which affect millions of unsuspecting consumers.

MMGY Global studies the gaming behavior of Millennial American travellers


imageLeading integrated travel and hospitality marketing firm, MMGY Global, and gaming experts Spectrum Gaming Group, have joined forces to help casino operators better understand Millennials – the next generation of travelers whose leisure time preferences and gaming interests remain elusive – and to create marketing programs that will attract and retain this clientele.

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Tourism and sports joint together at BITAS 2015


BITASWith the world-record bid for free diving champion David Carrera and Cross Triathlon World Championship started the 2015 edition of Bitas Sardinia (Sardinian International Active Tourism Exchange), the international exhibition focused on tourism and active sports (sport for adventure seekers). The 5th Edition of BITAS, Sardinian International Active Tourism Exchange, will take place from the 2nd to the 4th of October 2015, in Cala Gonone, Dorgali, Sardinia.

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Northern Territory gripped by the fishing fever


barra1Fishing fever is set to grip the Top End with the Northern Territory Government’s new tourism campaign, Million Dollar Fish, beginning tomorrow.


The competition has seen 76 barramundi tagged and released across fishing locations in the Top End over the past two months with one having a $1 million CrownBet prize tag and the remaining 75 having $10,000 cash prize tags.

Chengdu hosts summit on internet + tourism


internet  tourismAt the 4th Global Travel E-commerce Conference held in China, Dr. Liao Ming (Principal of Marketing Science of Facebook in APAC), Yu Dunde (CEO of Tuniu) and Hao Kangli (Director-General of the Tourism Administration of Sichuan Province) delivered keynote speeches about the Winning Ways of Social Media and Big Data Marketing, Innovation of Online Travel and “Internet + Tourism” or “Tourism + Internet”.

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