Monday 30 April 2012


The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific acknowledges the recent delays to its flights mostly caused by air traffic congestion, and pledges continuous support to relevant government authorities to decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport runway.


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UNWTO - Tourism and the media join forces to support the sector in challenging times

Leading media representatives met with tourism players in Egypt to explore how to develop more effective relations, particularly in times of crisis (Marsa Alam, Egypt, 26-27 April 2012).


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Comedian Carlos Oscar Chosen as Princess Cruises' First-Ever Entertainer of the Year

Passengers aboard Ruby Princess have voted, and have picked comedian Carlos Oscar as the first-ever Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year. Five finalists performed aboard last week's sailing and passengers cast their ballots onboard


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Northstar California Resort to Open All 18-Holes of the Golf Course May 18

The Northstar golf course anticipates an early season with all 18-holes scheduled to open Friday, May 18, 2012, weather and conditions permitting.


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Port Everglades hosts Colombian Delegation

On the heels of the announcement that the Free Trade Agreement with Colombia will go into effect in May, Port Everglades and  the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport hosted a delegation of public officials from Colombia to discuss international trade and visit Broward County's seaport. 


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ABTA Welcomes Transport Select Committee's Report on ATOL

As the Air Travel Organisers’ Licencing (ATOL) Reforms come into effect today, ABTA – The Travel Association welcomed the findings of the Transport Select Committee’s report on ATOL, which argue that more fundamental reforms are still needed.


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Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Partners First

Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the one year anniversary of "Partners First," the company's corporate philosophy of putting its travel partners first by unveiling additional investments and initiatives and reaffirming existing efforts as the company continues to strengthen its commitment to the long term success of its valued travel partners.


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Billy Casper and Championship Courses Set for Crystal Golf Cruises in Europe 2012

Crystal Cruises has lined up 10 of Europe’s most spectacular championship golf courses for exclusive, luxury play during two limited-access “Experiences of Discovery” golf-themed cruises this summer.  Hosted by 51-time PGA tour-winner Billy Casper, travelers can strike balls in Spain, Portugal, and Monaco during July 13’s Crystal Serenity voyage or throughout the British Isles on Crystal Symphony’s August 25 sailing.


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Tourism Queensland kicks off marketing blitz in the UK

Tourism Queensland is kicking off an AUD$340,000 marketing blitz in the UK this week through one of the world’s largest online travel sites to lure more British travellers to Queensland.


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Gold Coast marketing campaign to boost tourism during winter months

A joint Tourism Queensland and Gold Coast Tourism campaign valued at over $400,000 will kick off this weekend telling southerners why the Gold Coast is the best place to escape their winter blues and have some fun. 


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Deputy Prime Minister Malaysia Praised PATA

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin in declaring open the 2012 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Conference praised the 61-year association for its role and contribution in developing the tourism industry.


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Brussels is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables'

For this special occasion, Florian V. Hugo will be the guest of honour at a memorable banquet ‘LES MISERABLES DINNER’, to be held in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert on Thursday 31 May 2012!


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New CLIA Report Calls for Industry to Elevate the Role of Travel Agents

CLIA announced the launch of a new report calling for a travel-industry dialogue aimed at elevating the role of the travel agent industry, a critical sales force for the entire travel and tourism industry. 


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Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Presents Sunset Concert 2012 - a Charity Auction

Florence, the city of art, known and envied throughout the world for its tradition of arts and crafts handed down from one generation to the next for centuries in the workshops and showrooms the city centre is filled with.


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TTF - Cruise shipping remains the fastest growing sector of the Australian tourism industry

Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Chief Executive, John Lee said that the International Cruise Council report found that in just one year the number of Australians taking a cruise jumped 34% to 632,294.


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K-Pop Classes Begin at Seoul Global Culture & Tourism Center

Seoul Global Culture & Tourism Center is holding weekly K-pop singing and dance classes until June 6th.


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Carlson - T.G.I. Friday's offers guests more choices with new mobile app

Whether celebrating the liberating feeling of Friday by sipping a Jackberry Smash while mingling at the bar or indulging in craveable dishes like the Spicy Craft Beer Cheese Burger, paying the tab at T.G.I. Friday's® is fast and easy with the new T.G.I. Friday's Mobile App for iPhone and Android.


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Gyeonggijeon Shrine Launches New Programs

Gyeonggijeon Shrine in Jeonju Hanok Village has launched new programs to acquaint visitors with Korean traditional culture.


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Grand Culture Festival to Begin in Gwanghwamun

The Gwanghwamun Grand Culture Festival, a series of performances and participatory programs, is scheduled to take place from May 2nd to October 9th on the central stairway of the Sejong Center in Gwanghwamun.


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Emerald City Tips from Moms at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is celebrating moms all May long. Whether mothers want to explore Seattle with the kids or learn the best ways to relax and pamper at the Hotel, here are some tips from “those that know best.” With their advice, families can thank mom for all she does with the gift of quality time.


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STR Reveals US results for week ending 21 April

The U.S. hotel industry experienced increases in the three key performance metrics during the week of 15-21 April 2012, according to data from STR.


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GuestLogix Launches Chinese, Japanese and Korean Versions of its Industry-Leading Onboard Retailing Solution

GuestLogix Inc announced the addition of Chinese, Japanese and Korean versions of its industry-leading onboard retailing software to support the Company's plans for footprint expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.


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Global Spa & Wellness Summit Unveils 2012 Conference Agenda

The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) unveiled the keynote speaker line-up and daily programming for its conference being held in Aspen, Colorado from June 3-6, 2012.  Under the 2012 theme of “Innovation through Imagination,” the three days of presentations and discussions will represent a dramatic departure from “the industry conference as usual.”


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London 2012 Festival programme is launched - thousands of unmissable events all over Britain

The London 2012 Festival Director Ruth Mackenzie launched the festival at the Tower of London, saying the festival’s challenge was always “to match up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.” 


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Latest partners bring a touch of luxury to Boutique Hotel Summit 2012

Boutique Hotel Summit is delighted to confirm that its two latest sponsors will bring a touch of luxury to the event.


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Arabian Travel Market opens today on industry high

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2012 has seen a 46% rise in visitor pre-registrations, against 2011 figures, for its 19th edition, opening this Monday, 30 April.


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ADAC Brings World's Largest Air Transport Networking Event To Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced the official sales launch of the 18th World Route Development Forum, which will take place from 29th September to 2nd October at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) this year.


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Jones Lang LaSalle reports Hotel Investment in Middle East and Africa totalled 1.5 billion euros

In the first quarter of 2012, hotel investment volumes in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) totalled €1.5 billion, a 39 % decline compared to Q1 2011. However, volumes in Q1 2011 were distorted by approximately €1billion from three significant transactions (Marriott Champs Elysées, Ritz Carlton Moscow and a large Accor European portfolio), so stripping these out, volumes increased by 7% compared to the same period last year.


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Arabian Travel Market highlights regional growth prospects

Arabian Travel Market opens its doors today on 30 April and prepares to welcome over 2,400 exhibitors from 87 countries reflecting a 7% increase of square meterage underlining the strength and growth prospects of the regional tourism industry.


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Seoul to Host Caricature Event

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is offering visitors a chance to take home unique souvenirs: caricatures drawn by professional cartoonists.


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The Hotel Show 2012 Brings Key Global Players to Region

The Hotel Show, the largest full spectrum hospitality supplies event for the MENA region, is set to deliver its most international show to date, with more than 45 countries, 13 international pavilions and over 420 leading suppliers and consultants participating in this key regional industry event.  Running from 15th – 17th May at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the show celebrates its 13th edition this year.


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Regional growth driven by strong fundamentals according to hospitality experts

Painting a picture of a region set to consolidate its position as one of the world’s fastest growing centres of hospitality development, speakers at the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2012 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai underlined the strength of the Middle East with growth rates in excess of worldwide competitors.


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Sancheong County to Host Medicinal Herb Festival

Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival is slated to run from May 3rd through the 9th in the Gyeonghogang River area in Sancheong-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province under the theme of ‘Following the Breath of Donguibogam, Following the Scent of Sancheong Herbs.’


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Centara offers benefits to Arab travellers during Ramadan and summer season

Travellers from the Arab countries will enjoy exclusive benefits when staying at selected Centara hotels from 1 May to 31 October 2012 to offer convenience and comfort during the time of Ramadan and for the summer holiday season.


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Middle East's leading travel brands compete in Dubai for ultimate accolade

The Middle East’s most successful travel brands are set to be acknowledged at a glittering gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa on Monday 30 April 2012.


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BalticMiles Loyalty Programme of airBaltic Amongst Best Globally

BalticMiles, a multi-partner loyalty programme created by the Latvian national airline airBaltic, has been recognized as amongst the best loyalty programmes globally, winning two Freddie awards, which have the same status in the loyalty industry as Oscars for filmmakers. 


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Queensland Rail criticizes irresponsible motorists

Queensland Rail has criticised an irresponsible motorist following a near tragedy at Emerald this week, where a motor vehicle ignored all of the warnings and drove through the level crossing, right in front of a train.


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Virgin Trains May Bank Holiday services

There will be alterations to services over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend because of route improvement work but the principal travel days of Friday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoon and evening will see full scheduled services operating.


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Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year

Emirates SkyCargo has been voted Cargo Airline of the Year and, for the 24th consecutive year, was also named Best Middle East Cargo Airline. 


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Registration for ROUTES Africa aviation forum heatens up

Registration for the forthcoming ROUTES Africa aviation forum due to be hosted by Seychelles between 8th and 10th July 2012 is gathering pace with a number of airlines and airports already registering ahead of the official commencement of registration. 


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Air Canada and IAMAW to Return to Negotiating Table

Air Canada and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) have agreed to re-commence negotiations.


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A Dual Delight Spa Package at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai for Mother's Day

Mothers everywhere spend a lot of time taking care of their familes - but Mother’s Day is their turn to be taken care of. Families can treat mothers with a pampering spa experience that will let her know just how much she is cherished


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Industry trends & bidding strategy highlighted at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Annual Association Seminar

Now in its seventh edition, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s (the Centre) annual Association Seminar provides a platform for local associations to network, exchange information and gain first-hand information from industry experts. This year’s programme included presentations by representatives from the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia (IIA) and the Kliman Group on industry trends building the capacity of local associations.


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GB Business Buyers Get A Taste Of Northern Ireland

A group of leading conference and event planners from Great Britain visited Northern Ireland last week, as part of a fact-finding visit organised by Tourism Ireland.


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Cyprus seeks to boost Middle East tourist numbers with ATM push

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation is leading a high-powered delegation of travel industry professionals to the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, to further increase awareness of the charms of the island paradise.


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Jumeirah Group celebrates its 20th hotel globally and a dynamic start to 2012

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, added a 20th hotel to its international portfolio and reconfirmed its market leader position in terms of hotel performance in Dubai.


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CASS graduation addresses industry need in Aviation Security

The Emirates Group Security Centre of Aviation and Security Studies (CASS) and Edith Cowan University awarded diplomas to 81 graduates, including 18 UAE Nationals undergoing the 3-tier development programme with Emirates Group Security. 


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Etihad guest takes home top honours at Freddie Awards

Etihad Airways’ frequent flyer program, Etihad Guest, has again triumphed at the 2012 Freddie Awards. 
Etihad Guest was recognized for the Best Redemption Ability, Best Elite Program and Best Loyalty Credit Card among all airlines in the Middle East, Asia and Oceania.



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FCCA Plans for the 19th Annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association is gearing up for the premier event of 2012, the annual FCCA Cruise Conference and Trade Show taking place in Curacao, October 1-5, 2012.


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Boeing Rolls Out First 787 Dreamliner Built in South Carolina

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to be assembled in South Carolina rolled out of final assembly to great fanfare from the crowd of nearly 7,000 Boeing employees and invited guests. The festival-like atmosphere, featuring aerial displays, music and entertainment, was a fitting celebration to commemorate assembly completion of the first 787 built at the North Charleston, S.C., facility.


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Ascott Donates 250,000 Baht to Thai Red Cross Children's Home

CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has donated 250,000 baht to the Thai Red Cross Children’s Home. The Home, which is located in Nakornpatom province, takes care of children who have been abandoned at the Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Queen Sawangvatana Memorial Hospital and other Thai Red Cross agencies


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Ryanair Schedules Extra Munich Champions League Final Flights After Huge Demand

Ryanair on 27 Apr announced that it has scheduled an additional extra flight from London Stansted to Munich (Memmingen) for the Champions League final on 19 May after being inundated with requests from Chelsea fans.


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