Thursday 31 July 2014

100MeilenBerlin to hold event in memory of Berlin Wall victims


berlinThe 100MeilenBerlin is a running event held in memory of the victims of the Berlin Wall on 16 August 2014. The 160.9 kilometre (100 mile) course traces the exact path of the former frontier, guiding athletes around western Berlin.


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State Museum of Archaeology in Chemnitz opens doors to public


State MuseumThe State Museum of Archaeology in Chemnitz, located in the iconic semi-circular building of a former department store on Brückenstrasse, has only very recently opened its doors to the public.


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Boeing, All Nippon Airways finalizes order for 40 widebody airplanes


boeingAs part of the airline’s strategic long-haul fleet renewal plan, Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have finalized an order for 40 widebody airplanes – 20 777-9Xs, 14 787-9 Dreamliners and six 777-300ERs (Extended Range).


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AirAsia implements ‘light ticketing’ technology from Amadeus in Asia-Pacific


airasiaAirAsia has become the first airline in the Asia-Pacific to implement “light ticketing” technology from Amadeus, a technology provider for the travel industry.


“For the first time, traditional shopping, booking and back-office flows will be combined with real-time dynamic fares provided through AirAsia’s Extensible Markup Language connection with Amadeus.


Boat sinking incidents kill 25 people on Eid Day in Indonesia


Ferry CrashesAt least 25 people in Indonesia, including six children, have died and 13 are missing in two separate boat sinking incidents, officials said on Thursday, as millions travel across the country for the Eid holiday season.


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Ethiopia prepares National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan


EthiopiaAccording to the Ethiopian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (STMP) which will be used for the coming 10 years is being prepared.


A stakeholder’s consultative meeting was held in Addis Ababa on Wednesday to obtain inputs on the STMP whose formulation has so far entailed intensive field work across the country, and in-depth discussions with stakeholders drawn from public and private institutions as well as religious and professional organizations.


Air Seychelles looks forward to increase connectivity with key Asian markets


air seychelles logoAir Seychelles is looking forward to increase connectivity with key Asian markets including Delhi and Chennai considered important for Seychelles’ tourism.


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Peru’s tourism promotion board to attend Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas


Peru housesWith the aim to promote the Andean country as a luxury tourist destination, Peru’s export and tourism promotion board (Promperu) will attend the upcoming 2014 Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Virtuoso Travel Week, which will bring together the world’s leading luxury travel providers and travel agencies, will be held from August 9-14, according to PromPeru’s General Secretariat.


Bahrain Summer Festival kicks off in Manama


bahrain summer festivalThe much awaited sixth edition of the Bahrain Summer Festival kicked off in Manama today, July 31, and will run until Aug 30, 2014.


Nakhool City opens for the audience, to enjoy a wide range of family-oriented activities, assembled from all corners of the world, under the theme “Summer of Colours.”


Asia Pacific Nations To Invest $100B On New Airports To Tackle Increased Passenger Influx


generic-planeAccording to a report published in the South China Morning Post Wednesday by Agence France-Presse, or AFP, Governments in the Asia Pacific regions such as China, India, Philippines and Indonesia are planning to invest over $100 billion in new airports over the next decade to accommodate rapidly increasing passenger traffic in the region.


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Launch of a touristic and cultural platform of geolocated videos: ULocaliZ


Launch of a touristicAll travel lovers are looking for information for their next destination. The ULocaliZ platform allows them to discover touristic and cultural information with videos on an innovative multimedia tool. Visiting ULocaliZ website to watch geolocated videos on a world map. Many destinations are online. A travel diary offers the travelers, to share their wishes of trip with their friends and family.


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Canada tops list of countries sending tourists to Cuba


Cuba touristAccording to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics and Information (ONEI), Canada is first among the tourist market to Cuba.


It leads the entries of travelers to Cuba since many years ago, when the ONEI scored for the June report about 181,269 visitors, below compared with the same month last year (183,857).


IFA Tec Watch 2014: the place for exchanging innovative ideas


messe berlinIFA TecWatch displays the technologies for the markets of tomorrow. New standards and solutions for digital media, future-proof energy efficiency concepts, 3D printer products, ease of operation in the smart home, data security and security in the home, fitness and health apps or ideas for solving transport and traffic problems – IFA TecWatch presents a wealth of innovation.


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Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport launches photo campaign


downloadTargeting passengers visiting Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand has launched a campaign by setting up an interactive photo display of national symbols of 10 Asean countries.


Airport director Raweewan Natarakavesana said the name of the campaign is “Amazing Smile of Asean Economic Community (AEC)”, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports quoting National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).


The Ritz-Carlton Social Engagement Ranked Number One


MarriottWhen independent social analytics provider Engagement Labs published their hotel industry social media engagement report earlier this month, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC was ranked number one – more than 25 points ahead of all other hospitality companies. The ranking was based on Engagement Labs’ eValue analytics tool http://www.engagementlabs.com/top-10-hot-social-hotels/. 


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Wizz Air Ukraine Announces New Route From Kiev To Moscow


Wizz AirWizz Air Ukraine, the first low-cost, low-fare airline in Ukraine, today announced one new route from Kiev to Moscow which will commence on September 30. The new route will be operated on one of the airline’s new Airbus A320 aircraft to Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow. Vnukovo International Airport is one of the major Moscow airports with quick and easy access to Moscow city.


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ITB Berlin – Inadequate compliance with human rights


ITB BerlinTaking a stand against human rights abuses in tourism: commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, a new study by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) goes behind the scenes of the international travel industry. 


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Austrian Airlines Finance Results for H1 2014: Austrian Airlines Reduces Profit Forecast for 2014


Austrian AirlinesAustrian Airlines, the leading airline in Austria and for Eastern Europe, positively concluded the second quarter of 2014 with an operating profit of EUR 10 million. Due to the traditionally weak first quarter, Austrian Airlines posted an operating loss of minus EUR 44 million in the first half of 2014 (H1 2013: minus EUR 35 million). The decline of EUR 9 million from the previous year can be mainly attributed to the need to set aside provisions to cover claims arising from the legal dispute on the potential after-effects of the collective wage agreement for flight personnel.


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Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence


Jumeirah-Group-Jumeirah-Himalayas-hotel-in-Shanghai-hero (1)Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai is pleased to announce the hotel has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Award. This prestigious accolade honours hospitality excellence and is only given to establishments that consistently receive outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor.


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Over 15,000 items of clothing donated during Ramadan at Wild Wadi


Jumeirah-Group-Donation-containers-at-Wild-Wadi-heroWild Wadi Waterpark, one of the most popular amusement parks in the region and part of Jumeirah Group, collected more than 15,000 items of clothing during the Ramadan charity campaign. Throughout the month, residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were encouraged to donate three items of clothing every Monday in exchange for free entry into the waterpark. All donated items were given to the Beit Al Kheir Society, a non-profit organisation that supports underprivileged families in the UAE.


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One Year of Success with Airbus Managed Inventory for Latin America MRO Aeroman


AirbusWith a modern facility located in El Salvador International Airport, Aeroman provides maintenance services to A320 Family operators from the United States, Mexico, Central and South America. After only one year of implementing the AMI service, Aeroman is already looking at expanding the scope of the service.


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ANA Holdings firms up order for A320neo Family


AirbusANA Holdings has firmed up an order for 30 A320neo Family aircraft (seven A320neo and 23 A321neo). The initial agreement was announced in March 2014. The aircraft will be part of ANA Holdings fleet development and modernisation strategy to replace its existing single-aisle fleet in the coming years. Deliveries will start from 2016.


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Cape Town Diamond Museum Invites Visitors to Celebrate World Tourism Day


download (4)The Cape Town Diamond Museum invites local and international visitors to join in the celebration of World Tourism Day held annually on September 27 by experiencing a guided tour of the museum which features a number of authentic artefacts from diamond mining history in South Africa. World Tourism Day aims to raise consciousness of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value among the international community.


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350 airports to be constructed in the Asia-Pacific region in the next ten years


Asian AviationThe surging demand in air travel has left the Asian Aviation industry thinking on how to compete with the huge pressure of meeting passenger demands with great services from the aviation sector.  In order to cope with the continuous battle of demand and service the Asian aviation industry is building hundreds of airports to keep the air traffic flow smooth and enjoyable for passengers and  airlines.


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India to Receive Seychelles Tourism Delegation This Weekend


seychelles another worldMembers of the Indian Association of Seychelles met with Minister Alain St.Ange at his offices at ESPACE on Wednesday afternoon, to finalize the Seychelles delegation’s tour in the two Indian cities they will be visiting next week. St.Ange said that the Seychelles Tourism Board felt it was time to launch their drive in India now that Air Seychelles is planning to re-start direct flights to India.


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New Hampton Inn Opens in Seattle Area


Hampton logoHampton Hotels, Hilton Worldwide’s global brand of more than 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 122-room Hampton Inn Seattle/Everett, located at 2931 West Marine View Drive in Everett.


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Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results


hyattHyatt Hotels Corporation  today reported second quarter 2014 financial results as follows:Adjusted EBITDA was $231 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to $212 million in the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 9.0%.Adjusted for special items, net income attributable to Hyatt was $72 million, or $0.47 per share, during the second quarter of 2014 compared to net income attributable to Hyatt of $70 million, or $0.43 per share, during the second quarter of 2013.


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Cuba tourism may not meet international visitation target of 3 million in 2014


Cuban TourismTourism in Cuba is seeing a continuous and slow decline with international visitation being slumped to 181,269 which was 2,588 lesser than the same time in 2013. These numbers were revealed by the National Statistics Office. It showed that in the first quarter of the year foreign tourist arrivals increased compared to the same period in 2012.


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TajSATS Delhi adjudged Best Aviation Catering Unit for the Third Consecutive Year at GMR-IGI Airport Awards 2014


TAJ GROUP Logo_PANTONEThe Delhi unit of TajSATS, the country’s leading airline catering company, was adjudged the Best Aviation Catering Unit for the Third Consecutive Year at the prestigious GMR-IGI Airport Awards 2014 held recently. Mr. Sanjeev Gujral, General Manager of the Delhi unit, received the award for best ‘In-flight Kitchen of the Year’, in recognition of excellence in the aviation catering Industry.


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Summer in Berlin Attracts Fans of Extreme Sports, Music and Gourmet Food


visitBerlinWhether you love extreme sports, unusual cultural events or natural landscapes: summer in Berlin offers something for everyone.The sporting highlight will be the run “100Meilen Berlin”, kicking off on 16 August. It will run along the former border between East and West Berlin for a total of 160.9 km. This year’s run is dedicated to Peter Fechter, killed in a failed escape attempt in 1962. The organisers expect about 300 participants which would be a new record after the first two runs.


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Avios announces partnership with sustainable tourism charity the Travel Foundation


aviosAvios is teaming up with sustainable tourism charity, the Travel Foundation, to become the organisation’s official travel partner for 2014. The move will see Avios supporting the Foundation, which runs sustainable tourism projects in mainstream holiday destinations across the world, by providing sponsorship as well as in-kind support for travel and accommodation.


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World Routes Tourism Summit Programme Launched


download (8)Senior figures from the travel and tourism industry are signing up in force to speak at this year’s World Routes Tourism Summit which, sponsored by Brand USA for the second year running, will take place alongside World Routes in Chicago, 20-23 September 2014.


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Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket appoints Sanjeev Tandon as Director of Sales & Marketing


Dusit ThaniDusit Thani Laguna Phuket announced the appointment of Sanjeev Tandon as Director of Sales & Marketing, effective 23 July 2014.
An Indian national, Tandon holds a master’s degree in management studies with specialization in marketing from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai University, India plus extensive key account management, revenue management, marketing communications and operations experience.


Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit presents a celebration of Korean Cuisine


Sheraton Grande SukhumvitIn August at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, the renowned Orchid Caf̩ welcomes Chef Chi Ho Yoon and Chef Su Jin Beak from the Sheraton D Cube in Seoul, for a special Korean culinary experience. The two gifted chefs invite diners to enjoy an array of authentic cuisine for lunch and dinner from August 8 Р17, 2014.


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The Mgm resorts foundation annnounce program for 2014 women’s leadership conference


download (7)The Women’s Leadership Conference announces its 2014 program featuring two days of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, luncheons and networking opportunities. The conference, themed “Women Inspiring Women,” will be held Aug. 6 & 7 at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas.


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Creamery Square community centre to be a cultural experience for all visitors to Tatamagouche upon completion


Creamery SquareResidents of Tatamagouche and the North Shore will soon be able to experience cultural events, festivals and programs in a new arts centre, as part of the Creamery Square development.
Premier Stephen McNeil announced on July 30, that government will provide support to help complete the Grace Jollimore Joyce Arts Centre. The arts centre is the final stage of the Creamery Square development on Tatamagouche’s waterfront.


Bombardier announced financial results for Q2 – 2014


BombardierBombardier reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. Revenues totalled $4.9 billion for the quarter, compared to $4.4 billion for the same period last fiscal year, which represents an increase of 8.9%, excluding currency impacts.


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PATA Elects New Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer and Executive Board


Executive BoardThe Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of W. Scott Supernaw, Tauck, Inc., as Chairman of the Executive Board of PATA. Mr Supernaw replaces Joao Manuel Costa Antunes who has served as Chairman of PATA since April 2012 and will become PATA Immediate Past Chairman.


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Abacus Appoints General Manager for Hong Kong


Winnie LauAbacus, the region’s leading travel solutions provider today announced that Agatha Lee is to lead the company’s Hong Kong operations as the new General Manager, as Winnie Lau steps down from the role.


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Illinois enjoys record breaking tourism numbers for the 3rd consecutive year


Illinois tourismThe Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism is celebrating a 3rd consecutive year of record-breaking tourism industry numbers as part of its annual five-day, 17-stop “Road Show” tour around Illinois. Tourism officials provided updates on local visitor data, job creation, revenue growth, and tourism initiatives during a special presentation at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale.


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New Partnership Brings New Opportunities For Popular Christchurch Arena


conventions-incentives-new-zealandLocal home-building company Horncastle Homes has secured naming rights to Christchurch’s biggest indoor arena and will work with Vbase to promote the venue.

 
Following the signing of a five-year agreement between Horncastle Homes and Vbase, the former CBS Canterbury Arena in Addington has been renamed Horncastle Arena.

New Partnership Brings New Opportunities For Popular Christchurch Arena


conventions-incentives-new-zealandLocal home-building company Horncastle Homes has secured naming rights to Christchurch’s biggest indoor arena and will work with Vbase to promote the venue.

 
Following the signing of a five-year agreement between Horncastle Homes and Vbase, the former CBS Canterbury Arena in Addington has been renamed Horncastle Arena.

Suvarnabhumi Taxis – New kiosks means less queuing


Suvarnabhumi AirportThe shake up of the taxi services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, recently started by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), is nearly complete with eight state-of-the-art queue management queue-card kiosks to be installed over the next couple of weeks.

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easyJet and Manchester Airport marry up for Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend 2014


easyjeteasyJet, the UK’s largest airline, and the third biggest airport, Manchester Airport, have announced today they will be sponsoring Manchester Pride, taking the headline spot at the Big Weekend. It is the second time that both companies have come together to sponsor, and the third consecutive year at the event for both.

imago targets growth through new business development appointment


HBAAimago has appointed Richard Money as Senior Business Development Manager as the organisation focuses on building long term relationships with clients


Richard previously held business development roles at Zibrant, Q Lifestyle (Bonvo Travel Singapore), De Vere Belton Woods and The Belfry Hotel & Golf Resort and worked as Head of Sales and Marketing at 2BP Ltd.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport – Road Repair Work On A15-E42


Charleroi AirportBrussels South Charleroi Airport would like to warn its passengers that a road repair and equipment support site will soon be set up on Highway A15-E42 between Viesville and Gosselies. The works will start on 4 August 2014 and the highway will be reduced from 3 to 2 lanes during the entire renovation process. Speed will also be limited in the area. Road repair works are expected to last about 3 months.

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Major Philadelphia Art Exhibitions


Philadelphia MuseumBarnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.


  • The first comprehensive survey of the painter in nearly half a century, William Glackens brings together 45 paintings and about 25 works on paper from public and private collections throughout the U.S. The exhibit concentrates on the most pivotal, adventurous and distinct works, including At Mouquin’s and The Soda Fountain. Fun fact: Albert Barnes and William Glackens attended Philadelphia’s Central High School together and were close friends. Glackens encouraged Barnes’ appreciation of modern French painting. November 8, 2014-February 2, 2015


Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), 128 N. Broad Street, (215) 972-7600.

Indian Hotel Chain improves online sales with eRevMax


download (6)Hyderabad-based Indian hospitality chain GreenPark Hotels and Resorts has increased online sales and revenue by optimizing distribution through eRevMax channel management solutions. All properties of the group are using RateTiger for availability, rates and inventory (ARI) updates across online sales channels including reservation delivery.

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ACC Liverpool Achieves International Event Sustainability Management Standard


ACC LiverpoolThe waterfront venue, one of the greenest of its kind in Europe, achieved certification to the Sustainable Event Management System standard which builds upon its existing management system standards such as ISO 14001, which was awarded in 2010.

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Philly’s Hot Bar Scene: Check Out The Hotels


Bank & BourbonThe Sonesta Philadelphia’s Art Bar opened in July 2014, joining the ranks of cool hotel bars in a city that knows its cool bars. With a stylish interior and an art program courtesy of The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, Art Bar welcomes guests with craft cocktails, beers and wines that complement its modern décor.

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