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Warwick Barsey Hotel in Brussels Opens New Meeting Room
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
BRUSSELS (September 7, 2011) – A member of the Warwick International Hotels Collections, The Warwick Barsey Hotel, located on the prestigious Avenue Louise, Brussels, announces the creation of a new meeting room accommodating up to 120 guests. The location of the hotel, between the edge of the Bois de la Cambre and luxury shops and close to Place du…
Read More >>Delta Launches First Wi-Fi Equipped Regional Jet
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Customers will have access to Wi-Fi on more than 250 Delta Connection two-class RJs by early next year; adding to more than 550 mainline Wi-Fi connected aircraft
ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today became the first airline in the world to provide in-flight Internet service onboard its regional aircraft with the launch flight…
Read More >>Adria Airways and Star Alliance Navigator and FareFinder iPhone Applications
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Adria Airways has been a member of Star Alliance since 2004. In connection with Star Alliance partners Adria Airways offers access to a global network of flights on 27 airlines, which offer more than 21,200 daily flights to 1,185 airports in 185 countries.
Customers travelling on the Star Alliance network now have access to all Alliance related travel information…
Read More >>Radisson Blu hotel Krakow wins Leaders of Sustainable Development contest
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Radisson Blu hotel in Krakow has won the “Leaders of Sustainable Development” contest that was organized by Forbes Magazine in Poland. Fulfilling the criteria of eco-certification BS8901 has been revealed as one of the seven most important initiatives in Poland.
Located in the heart of the city, the Radisson Blu hotel Krakow was appreciated by the Forbes…
Read More >>Eurostar app turns phone into a ticket to Europe
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking the UK and mainland Europe has today launched a free mobile application allowing passengers to book journeys on-the-go and receive tickets direct to their phones.
The Eurostar iPhone app, which is available for Android devices as well as iPhone, allows passengers to book and manage journeys between the UK and Paris, Brussels and Lille.…
Read More >>Crystal Cruises Introduces 2012 With “Book Now” Fares and Bonus Savings
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Hong Kong, September, 2011 – Crystal is launching its luxe collection of worldwide 2012 cruises with compelling Book Now fares, available for a limited time.
Until October 31, 2011, all sailings will continue to feature 2-for-1 prices and free round-trip air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways (or generous air credits). On select sailings, travelers can also…
Read More >>Brussels Airlines begins new route to Mali
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Brussels-Bamako, 7 September 2011 – As from today, Brussels Airlines connects Mali to Brussels Airport. Flights to the capital Bamako are twice weekly.
The inaugural flight from Brussels to Bamako was celebrated this morning in a ceremony attended by Brussels Airlines co-CEOs Bernard Gustin & Michel Meyfroidt, the Ambassador of Mali in Belgium, Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist, as…
Read More >>New EU representative seeks to improve Taiwan ties
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Frederic Laplanche, new head of the Taipei-based European Economic and Trade Office, is looking to increase the EU’s profile in Taiwan and boost robust trade relations. (Courtesy of EETO)
The new de facto EU ambassador to Taiwan said raising the region’s profile and boosting trade ties are top priorities during his appointment as head of the Taipei-based European Economic…
Read More >>Ma unveils guidelines for gender equality policies
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou sets forth guidelines for gender equality policies in seven key areas Sept. 2. (CNA)
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou said the government will continue striving to achieve gender equality by making policies in seven key areas more equitable.
Guidelines drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior cover public policies, employment, the family, culture
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Read More >>Taiwan earns best-ever WEF gloabl report score
By admin at 8 September, 2011, 5:42 pm
Taiwan recorded its best-ever performance in the Global Competitiveness Report released Sept. 7 by Geneva-based World Economic Forum, reflecting the nation’s improving business and regulatory environment.
With a score of 5.26 points, up 0.05 from last year, Taiwan ranked 13th among 142 economies surveyed by the WEF. Singapore, Switzerland and Sweden took the top three places.
“This result
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Read More >>Caribbean Marketplace 2011 Attendance Rebounds With Increase In Buyer Companies And Delegates
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
CHTA ‘Tourism is Key’ Advocacy Program Continues to Gain Awareness for the Industry
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Marketplace 2011 had the third largest attendance over the past decade with 1,518 delegates as compared to 1,362 in 2010 and an increase in the number of crucial buyer companies by 22% and buyer delegates by 15%, up…
Read More >>Taiwan’s MICE Industry Action Plan Launched: Government to Inject Funds to Stimulate Further Growth
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
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Read More >>Travel Industry Optimistic for 2011 – WTM’s Meridian Club buyers positive about 2011
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
The travel and tourism industry is extremely optimistic 2011 will see it leave the global financial downturn behind, reveals a survey of World Travel Market’s Meridian Club – the industry’s most senior buyers.
Almost eight out of ten (78%) Meridian Club members polled say they are optimistic for the industry’s prospects in 2011.
Furthermore, more than half (54%) of…
Read More >>Etihad launches “Essential Abu Dhabi” campaign
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
Etihad Airways has designated 2011 as “the year of Abu Dhabi” with the launch of its “essential abu dhabi” destination marketing campaign. Designed to enhance Abu Dhabi’s place as a top tourist and MICE destination, the campaign will see Etihad unveil a number of exciting promotional activities across the globe.
For the first time, all the major tourism operators…
Read More >>Malév’s newest senior executive arrives from Wizz Air: Paul Coakley, Chief Technical Officer
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
Paul Coakley has been appointed to lead the management of the airline’s technical and maintenance section as Chief Technical Officer with effect from 24 January 2011. Earlier, the British professional was technical director at Wizz Air. The new senior executive has amassed considerable experience in the field of airline maintenance, repair and overhaul over the past 20 years. Prior…
Read More >>Delta Kicks Off 70th Anniversary Year as Atlanta’s Hometown Airline
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
Celebration includes christening of Delta Boeing 777 as the “Spirit of Atlanta”
ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — When Lynda Lloyd boarded her first Delta Air Lines flight in Atlanta as a flight attendant in 1964, the airline had recently become the first commercial carrier to fly across the country in less than three hours and had just launched…
Read More >>Sonia Cheng Promoted to Chairman of New World Hospitality
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
Sonia Cheng has been appointed chairman of New World Hospitality, the hotel management arm of Hong Kong－based New World Group conglomerate.
Ms. Cheng joined New World Group in 2008 as principal director － hotel division, concurrently holding the position of executive vice chairman of New World Hospitality.
“Sonia has successfully launched a series of repositioning initiatives for New World…
Read More >>Pullman flexes its muscles with continued expansion in Asia Pacific
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
Pullman hotels and resorts announced today that the Hyatt Regency Hotel Auckland has recently become Pullman Auckland. The re badging of this hotel to Pullman marks the entry of the one of the regions fastest growing brands to the New Zealand market and will be one of four new countries that the brand will enter in Asia Pacific this…
Read More >>Tourvest Destination Management forms strategic partnership with Great Safaris
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
As the New Year begins, Tourvest Destination Management, a division within Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Limited, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Great Safaris LLC, a Californian, USA based tour operator. This strategic partnership will embrace brand extension for both Tourvest Destination Management and Great Safaris in South Africa and the USA respectively.
January 2011 will see Great…
Read More >>Accor’s Top 11 Destinations For 2011
By admin at 25 January, 2011, 10:20 pm
With more than 4100 hotels in over 850 destinations globally, leading hotel group Accor has released its list of the 11 hottest destinations for 2011, highlighting the destinations and hotels that should be on the itinerary for every world traveller. While some are largely undiscovered destinations, others are cities that deserve to be revisited and that have reinvented or…
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