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Sydney has been shining in May with Business Events Sydney (BESydney) achieving top industry honours in leadership and marketing with Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) and Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) respectively, and the city rankings in the International Conference and Convention Association’s (ICCA) top 20 global business events destinations.
Every night when you kiss your loved one good night in our hotel, we will be donating 5% of the room revenue to Ronald McDonald House Charities®, a non-profit making organization, working closely with Children Hospital in Sha Tin to help children who need crucial medical attentions. While you are having sweet dreams in the comfort of our guestrooms, your donations will help many children to dream for a healthier tomorrow. Guests book with this charity accommodation offer through Regal Hotel Website are entitled to enjoy a special rate, free upgrade to Deluxe Room and many other privileges.
A leading global trade association promoting travel and tourism to Africa, the Africa Travel Association (ATA), concluded a five-day final preparation of its weeklong congress slated to be hosted in Uganda from November 11 to 16.
Kuoni Group Travel Experts, the world’s leading group travel provider, today (Friday, 30 May 2014) opens a new marketing office in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province and a major business and cultural centre in Western China. The office will help the company market accommodation and experiences in the world’s destinations to the fourth most populous city in mainland China.
In order to welcome the China’s increased outbound tourists, the global travel industry should consider tipping the scales in their customers’ favor.
The International Festival for Business (IFB) in Liverpool will host several leading industry association meetings over its 50 days and, as part of a joint industry initiative, a networking reception at the Liver Building, sponsored by the Concerto Group, will be held on the 1st July 2014 to enable the representatives of key industry groups to meet together.
Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer at Marriott International, Inc. , will speak at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference on Tuesday, June 3. Mr. Sorenson’s presentation will be at approximately 9:15 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be webcast live.
Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, announced the opening of the Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Midtown East, representing an addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of more than 570 hotels worldwide.
Looking for a way to get into the action this summer? As part of their partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Marriott International has teamed up with U.S. Men’s National Team member Omar Gonzalez and soccer legend Alexi Lalas to announce its “Gonzalez And Lalas: Defenders of Travel” campaign. In a lively pursuit of #TravelVictories, consumers are invited to share their travel adventures and show their support as the nation’s best take on the world this summer.
Located along the shores of the beautiful Bosphorus, Yalı Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus adorns summer nights with Jazz melodies every Friday and Saturday between 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Jazz aficionados will be captivated by the performance of one of the best Turkish jazz musicians, Dolunay Obruk, who sings jazz in her unique way, sometimes adding popular folkloric pieces to it. Being a professional graphic designer, lyricist, composer as well as a singer, she likes to capture her audience by visualizing her music with a combination of her expertise in other fields.
Looking for a way to get into the action this summer? As part of their partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation, Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) has teamed up with U.S. Men’s National Team member Omar Gonzalez and soccer legend Alexi Lalas to announce its “Gonzalez And Lalas: Defenders of Travel” campaign. In a lively pursuit of #TravelVictories, consumers are invited to share their travel adventures and show their support as the nation’s best take on the world this summer.
Thailand was recently voted the top wish-list destination in South East Asia by followers of the influential London-based travel deals provider Travelzoo. More than 3.7 million UK subscribers were polled, and they named the kingdom as the number one nation in the region they wanted to visit, ahead of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Abu Dhabi Summer Season – three mega months of entertainment running from June 5 to August 31 – features blockbuster theatre, international ballet shows, film & theatre premieres, music concerts, comedy nights, illusionists, contemporary circus spectaculars, live kids shows, World Cup Celebrations, Iftar & Suhoor offerings during Ramadan.
The Idaho Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Development team has launched its 2014 summer marketing campaign, 18 Summers. The creative message reminds families they have only 18 summers to spend with their children to make lifelong memories before the kids move on to more adult responsibilities.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world’s largest hotel companies, and Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management and development company, announced that the new Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington D.C. Convention Center is officially open to welcome travelers to the area. Located at 899 O Street NW, the Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, D.C. Convention Center is conveniently situated in the historic Shaw neighborhood in the heart of downtown. It is the first Cambria Hotels & Suites property to open in the city.
SEOUL – The number of Russian tourists travelling to South Korea is expected to double to 350,000 this year post the introduction of a visa-free regime in January and growing interest in medical tourism, travel industry insiders predict.
According to the findings of the inaugural Deloitte M&A Trends report 2014: A comprehensive look at the M&A market, the vast majority of the 2,500 U.S. companies and private equity firms polled anticipate a sustained or accelerated pace of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) over the next two years.
The winners of the 2014 Scottish Seaside Awards have been announced by the independent environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, with more beaches than ever receiving credit for environmental quality and an exceptional seaside experience.
Taking a page from one of the world’s most iconic publications, WestJet has launched a campaign to promote its WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard that features original work by Lee Lorenz, longtime cartoonist and former cartoon editor of The New Yorker magazine.
Top celebrity chef Nick Nairn has brought his passion for Scottish produce to bear in designing a menu for Scotland Welcomes the World to Lunch, a highlight of this September’s Forth Bridges Festival.
Tourism Ireland has today unveiled another fun video about the Irish honeymoon of celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West – this time called ‘The truth about Kimye’s honeymoon in Ireland’.
As Japan deliberates on the idea of liberalizing casino gambling to boost tourism and attract investment, its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to visit Singapore’s two lavish casino resorts on Friday.
South Dakota was chosen by Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, to be included in one of seven familiarization tours taking place across the United States for travel agents from the United Kingdom. Familiarization “fam” trips are one of the ways Brand USA engages in ongoing trade and consumer outreach. The “Meet the Mountains” tour took place in parts of Colorado, Nebraska, and western South Dakota from May 15-21.
As Kim and Kanye jetted out of Cork, comedy legend George Wendt (known to millions as Norm from Cheers) arrived with his wife Bernadette to take a road trip along the Wild Atlantic Way to discover all it has to offer as part of Fáilte Ireland’s ongoing online campaign to attract overseas visitors to Ireland.
The Tourism and Investment Forum slated next month in Cebu will focus on the need for heavy investments in infrastructure.
Global cruise brand Royal Caribbean International was voted ‘Gold Winner’ of Reader’s Digest 2014 Trusted Brands survey for ‘Cruises’ in Singapore, the first time this award category was introduced.
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Arlene Foster has congratulated 34 of Northern Ireland’s finest tourism enterprises, events and initiatives on scooping awards at a glittering gala ceremony at Belfast’s Ulster Hall last night.
he American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and 38 state lodging associations today sent a letter to the members of the United States Senate calling for swift passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (S. 2244). Markup of this bill by the Senate Banking Committee is expected on Tuesday, June 3.
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by improving same-store sales and customer traffic and a positive
outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant
Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) rose for the second
consecutive month. The RPI – a monthly composite index that tracks the
health of and outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry – stood at 101.7
in April, up 0.3 percent from March and the strongest level since May
2013.
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next time you fly Malaysia Airlines, why not opt for an ‘MH Gourmet’
meal? Starting 3 June 2014, passengers flying on Malaysia Airlines can
replace their complimentary meal on Economy Class to a premium meal
package from ‘MH Gourmet’ meal, in advance.
The
aircraft, which is in Air New Zealand’s signature black livery and has
the tail registration ZK-NZE, is currently in the final phases of the
delivery process before being formally handed over to the airline as the
new owner.
Hong
Kong Airlines (HKA), an internationally-acclaimed SKYTRAX 4-star
airline, today signed a code share agreement with Air India, one of the
most extensive flight service providers in India. Commercial Director of
HKA, Mr. Li Dianchun, attended the contract signing ceremony in Delhi
and jointly announced the code share with Mr. Pankaj Srivastava,
Commercial Director of Air India.
A top official predicted that Peru’s tourism industry would take a hit from the 2014 Brazil World Cup, as it redirects visitors away from the small Andean nation and towards the South American giant.
Coming off a winter season of heavy snowfall, vibrant wildflowers are replacing that blanket of white making this summer the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors and lush flora of Colorado. The Colorado wildflower season has begun with peak flowers blooming in June and July. As the trails dry, a hike is one of the best ways to get up-close and personal with the state’s huge array of colorful blooms. Following is a sampling of Colorado’s wildflower hikes and experiences. For more information, visit www.colorado.com/articles/5-colorado-wildflower-hikes.
World Tourism Forum Lucerne has organised a successful Talent Boost event in Shanghai with new partner school in Shanghai, the East China Normal University on 22 April 2014. The Talent Boost was more than just an event. Every second year Talent Boost event will be organized with its partner universities. The next one will be held in spring 2016.
Branchage Festival returns to Jersey this September for the first time since 2011 with an extravaganza of film, music, parties, literary and educational events taking place across various wild and wonderful venues around the island, and we’re very pleased to announce that we’re now open for short film submissions from Channel Island filmmakers, including those based locally and of course those expats making films overseas.
Allegiant, known for its affordable travel deals, today celebrates the start of nonstop, seasonal jet service from Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport to the popular summer vacation destination, Myrtle Beach. In celebration of the new low-cost service, the company will offer promotional one-way fares as low as $52*.
Taking a page from one of the world’s most iconic publications, WestJet has launched a campaign to promote its WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard that features original work by Lee Lorenz, longtime cartoonist and former cartoon editor of The New Yorker magazine.
Golden Holidays, the travel arm of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), is offering two exclusive yet incredibly affordable tour packages to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The four-day three-night “Taste of Colombo” package starts from only RM5570 for two persons while the four-day three-night “Just For Couples” package starts from only RM6620 for two persons.The National Restaurant Association today thanked members of the House Committee on Ways and Means for approving the “Fighting Hunger Incentive Act of 2014,” legislation that makes permanent a temporary provision allowing incorporated small businesses the enhanced deduction for donations of food inventory.
The plans involve raising the sea wall in front of the site of the main breach, to provide extra resilience and support.
The Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is celebrating 44 years of service to the inbound tourism industry with the launch of it’s new member-driven website. The new website will comprise a fully searchable and GPS map-linked comprehensive member listing, which is aimed at facilitating inbound tourist arrivals into the southern Africa region.
On Monday, May 26, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Heritage Trust volunteers, scouting groups, and members of the Mount Sinai community to honor Memorial Day at Heritage Park. The annual celebration, known as Parade of Flags, is a display of more than 100 flags, flown in honor of the growing history of the United States.
Some of the world’s most popular and appealing travel destinations are in jeopardy, vulnerable to issues like climate change and unsustainable development. Several leading organizations have joined forces to address these challenges head-on by helping tourism destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America to safeguard their natural and cultural assets, while enhancing communities and securing a vibrant regional economy.
Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the popular and exciting children’s summer camp for a fifth consecutive year.
Business leaders and policy makers will for the first time discuss a competitive approach to tourism in the region. COMESA has organised the Sustainable Tourism Development Forum, to be held on 22-24 August 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. The public-private dialogue, to be held under the theme “Shaping the Future of Tourism in COMESA”, will bring together over 70 regional participants from tourism boards, investment promotion agencies, tourism businesses and development partners.
Qantas today confirmed it has secured a three year initial term contract for charter services for BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Jimblebar mine, in Newman, Western Australia.
Sydney has been shining in May with Business Events Sydney (BESydney) achieving top industry honours in leadership and marketing with Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) and Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) respectively, and the city rankings in the International Conference and Convention Association’s (ICCA) top 20 global business events destinations.
The Giles Government is connecting the Territory with millions of dollars allocated in Budget 2014 for infrastructure on the Tiwi Islands.
Ebola outbreak which has affected West Africa killing nearly 200 people in Guinea has crossed borders and has already claimed one life in Sierra Leone. The World Health Organisation and Médecins sans Frontières have sent an expert team to the east of the country. The disease could spread rapidly, especially to the remote communities where health facilities are limited.