Tuesday 30 September 2014

Marriott International Announces Release Date for Third Quarter 2014 Earnings


Marriott InternationalMarriott International, Inc. will report third quarter 2014 earnings results on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its third quarter 2014 earnings on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 10 a.m. ET.  Mr. Arne Sorenson, Marriott International’s president and chief executive officer, and Mr. Carl Berquist, Marriott International’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the company’s performance.


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Boeing to Consolidate Defense Services and Support Work in Oklahoma City and St. Louis


boeingBoeing will consolidate the majority of its defense services and support-related activities from Washington state to other locations in the U.S. as part of efforts to improve the competitiveness of its Boeing Defense, Space & Security unit.

The majority of the work will be relocated to Oklahoma City and St. Louis, where similar activities are performed today.


Jet Airways announces attractive celebratory fares for the coming new year


jet airways logoJet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today, announced competitive and attractively priced celebratory fares for travel in the coming New Year. These special economy class fares are on sale effective September 29, 2014 to October 01, 2014, and valid for travel anytime between January 16, 2015 and August 25, 2015, onboard the airline’s domestic flights within India.


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Five-star quality shines through at Newforge House


Five star quality shinesThe five-star NITB rating reflects an ‘outstanding’ overall standard of accommodation, providing high quality levels of décor, fixtures and fittings, together with excellent standards of management efficiency and guest services.

The Georgian country house, originally completed around 1785 and sensitively restored in 2005, has been handed down through six generations.


Chicago airport fire plight spills into Monday


chicago airportIn the wake of Friday’s fire at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Illinois headaches continue to troulefor air travelers headed through Chicago.

About 480 flights had been canceled Monday at Chicago O’Hare, the busiest airport in the world, as of 12:45 p.m. ET,. That represents about 15% of the Monday schedule at O’Hare.


Starwood Hotels & Resorts Debuts the Castle Hotel as Part of the Luxury Collection Brand in China’s Northern Coast


starwoodThe Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.announces the opening of The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. Owned by theDalian Yifang Group and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Castle Hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s first hotel in Liaoning, China offering the brand’s signature concierge service and indigenous cultural experiences in a majestic urban retreat.


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National Restaurant Association Announces Member Discounts Through UnitedHealthcare


national restaurant associationThe National Restaurant Association (NRA) announced exclusive member discounts from UnitedHealthcare on manual medical rates for fully insured business groups with 51 or more eligible employees. Through NRA’s Health Care HQ, members can access potential savings of up to five percent on UnitedHealthcare’s standard medical product portfolio, which offers a broad range of plan designs and options through its vast care provider network. Note that some restrictions apply; and discounts may vary by location and group size.


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Phase one of multi million pound departure lounge officially opened at Stansted


Stansted AirportPhase one of Stansted Airport’s brand new international departure lounge was officially opened today by M.A.G Chief Executive Charlie Cornish and Stansted Airport’s Managing Director Andrew Harrison at a special event to mark the launch of the World Duty Free Group’s new flagship store and entrance into the multi-million pound development.


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Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Expands Portfolio In Orlando & Naples, Florida: Adds New Loews Sapphire Falls Resort & The Naples Grande Beach Resort


ALHIAssociated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its portfolio in Florida with the addition of the all-new Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando®, opening in the summer of 2016, and the newly independently branded Naples Grande Beach Resort, which is slated to complete an impressive $18 million renovation and redesign in January 2015.


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United Airlines Names Linda Jojo Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer


United AirlinesUnited Airlines today announced that Linda Jojo will become its executive vice president and chief information officer, responsible for the development, implementation and management of technology strategy and solutions to support United’s global business.


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Huerta Calls for Full Review of FAA Contingency Plans and Security Protocols


U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta today announced the agency is conducting a 30-day review of contingency plans and security protocols for its major facilities, after a criminal action by a contractor on Friday knocked out communications equipment at an FAA high-altitude air traffic facility in Aurora, IL.


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Sunday 28 September 2014

Aquamagica India’s all new water party destination makes a housefull debut


ADLABS AQUAMAGICAIndia’s first international standard waterpark opened its gates to a world of wholesome entertainment for the visitors with an overwhelming response. In response to the launch of its campaign, the park is delighted to declare that as of 12:00pm today, the park is already running full house.

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Boeing, Etihad Airways Unveil Livery of Airline’s First 787-9 Dreamliner


etihad-airwaysBoeing today rolled out of its paint hangar the first 787-9 Dreamliner that will be delivered to Etihad Airways. The airplane is painted in the airline’s new ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery with colors reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates.

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Visitors to WTM can find out more about special packages for people with disabilities ho want to visit the Czech Republic


WTM 2014Visitors to WTM can find out more about special packages for people with disabilities who want to visit the Czech Republic. Travel agency Iron City Live operates tours in and around Ostrava, the Czech Republic’s third-largest city and the country’s industrial centre. The city is European City of Sport 2014 and is starting to gain popularity among travellers looking for a short break because of its cultural, sporting and historical attractions. Ryanair operates a service to Ostrava from Stansted.

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Warwick International Hotels announces new Caribbean resort


warwick international logoWarwick International Hotels (WIH) has announced plans for the collection’s first four-star resort in the Caribbean.

Named “The Warwick, Paradise Island, Bahamas,” the new getaway is planned to open in mid-2015. The resort, which features 246 rooms and suites, enjoys a prime island location, overlooking the beautiful Nassau Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean inlet, with panoramic views of Nassau and Paradise Island.

New tour operator specialising in the Red Sea resort


Sharm Tourism BureauA new tour operator specialising in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh will be in the spotlight at World Travel Market.

Launched this autumn, the specialist online travel agency is called Sharmdirect.com and features more than 200 hotels in the Red Sea.

Safari operator targets Muslim market


Visit ArushaVisit Arusha will be at World Travel Market to turn the spotlight on its new safaris tailored to Muslim holidaymakers, as well as tours for solo women travellers.

The Tanzania tour operator provides holidays in accordance with Islamic practices, with guides who speak fluent Arabic; halal foods; and trips to areas of Muslim interest, such as 10th Century mosques.

Independent hotel tech provider adds new functionality


Independent hotelEviivo is offering small hotels and B&Bs a new version of its market-leading technology, which is already used by more than 5,000 properties worldwide.

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Friday 26 September 2014

Mossel Bay kids to bring ancient technology to France


1a80b1c774d3ad16aab62673383004d6_Lwo pupils from Mossel Bay’s Point High School – Marizaan Beukes and Johan Venter – will represent South Africa at The Global Travel & Tourism Partnership’s annual conference in Nice, France, from the 21st to the 26th of November.


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Tourism beauties help local shelters


Mossel Bay Travel FestivalThe twelve finalists in this year’s Miss Garden Route and Klein Karoo pageant will vie for the crown on Saturday, 27 September, but in the meantime, they’re travelling the region – both to familiarise themselves with what it has to offer (Saturday’s winner will automatically become its next tourism ambassador), and to meet some of the less fortunate people whose lives they’re pledged to assist.


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India and Japan Decide to Hold Joint Working Group Meeting on Tourism


download (2)Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan Shri Akihiro Ohta here today called on the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture Shri Shripad Naik. During the meeting both sides discussed the matters related to tourism sector to further strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Japan.


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Cycling events in New Zealand


image003With the creation of Nga Haerenga – the New Zealand Cycle Trail – getting on a bike and exploring the New Zealand countryside has never been easier. With thousands of kilometres of tracks around the country to choose from, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to experiencing New Zealand’s great outdoors.


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Aeroflot Announces Traffic Statistics for August and 8M 2014


aeroflotJSC “Aeroflot”  announces operating results of the Company and Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) for August 2014 and the first eight months (8M) of 2014.


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New Expo to Showcase Greater Hunter for Business Events


unnamedA free new business events fair will be held in Newcastle on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, to showcase the appeal of Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley for conferences and meetings.
 
The inaugural ‘Altogether Perfect Business Events Expo’ will be hosted by the new Altogether Perfect campaign comprising the Newcastle Convention Bureau, Destination Port Stephens and Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association.


Airbus and Aerion to commercially launch AS2 supersonic business jet by 2021


Airbus and AerionAirbus has teamed with the Nevada-based Aerion Corporation, Aerion AS2 supersonic business jet that will set journeys at record speed.

The plane will cut off travel time so if you plan to travel from Paris to Washington D.C. through the supersonic jet you could easily save three hours of your time or save two and a half hours from Tokyo to Singapore.


Travelport and BCD Travel Sign New Multi-Year Global Agreement


TravelportTravelport announced it has entered into a long-term global agreement with travel management company BCD Travel, which operates in more than 100 countries globally and services about 30 percent of the top 100 largest companies in the world ranked by total annual airline volume.


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Strike action – Proposal to promote the rapid resolution of the conflict


airfranceOn the tenth day of a strike that is heavily penalizing Air France, its customers and its staff, Company management is making the following proposal to promote the rapid resolution of the conflict:


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Air France expects to operate 47% of its flights on Thursday 25 September 2014


airfranceThe flight schedule is updated 24 hours in advance.

Air France regrets this situation and is making every effort to minimize the inconvenience this strike action may cause to its customers.

Air France asks its customers to check that their flight is operating before going to the airport. The flights displayed as maintained for Thursday 25 September will operate.


Seychelles takes center stage at IFTM Top Resa Tourism Trade Fair in Paris


seychelles another worldAn interview with Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, that made the front cover of the IFTM Top Resa Daily and that was also featured in the center spread has been referred to by French tour operators as “Les Seychelles a l’honour.”


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Enfield Resident Honored with Prestigious National Hampton Hotels Award


Hampton logoHampton Hotels, the global brand of more than 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hitlon hotels, has honored Karen Ainsworth of Hampton Inn Springfield South Enfield with the company’s Spirit of Hampton Award. This award signified Ainsworth, a guest services representative, as a top performer within Hampton Hotels. The hotel, located at 20 Phoenix Avenue in Enfield, is operated by Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC since April 2012.


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20140925-0120_mThrough Golden Holidays, it is effortless and enjoyable to book a trip to any one of a myriad of popular destinations. New tour packages have been arranged offering stays at premium hotels with exciting tours via quality ground transportation as well as air travel on award-winning Malaysia Airlines.


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Thursday 25 September 2014

New Routes Bring More Sunshine For British Airways Leisure Travellers


British Airways LogoBritish Airways has added another three new routes to its 2015 Gatwick schedule. Seville in Spain, Funchal in Madeira and Las Palmas in Gran Canaria will all be available to book from today, and the first flights will take to the skies from March 2015.

The news follows announcements on eight other new Gatwick routes, taking the total number of destinations British Airways flies to from Gatwick to over 50 for Summer 2015.


InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort honors its alpine home


download (1)The InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort in Bavaria, one of Germany’s first mountain resorts, is equally committed to maintaining operational sustainability and supporting the local Berchtesgaden community.
Michael Caspar, General Manager, InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort said, “I am very excited about InterContinental Berchtesgaden Resort being certified again by Green Globe, especially as green engagement and corporate social responsibility are some of IHG’s utmost concerns.”


Head for the beach with Centara Hotels and Resorts latest offers


Centara Hotels&ResortsBeach lovers know that the beaches in South Thailand are the world’s best, and Centara Hotels&Resorts, with properties at the key destinations of Samui, Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak are offering the Life’s a Beach package so that visitors can enjoy these destinations to the full.


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Air Travellers from India enjoy benefits of US preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi Airport


Etihad AirwaysAir travellers from India, flying with Etihad Airways to the United States, are increasingly enjoying the benefits of arriving in the United States having precleared US Customs and Border Protection at Abu Dhabi International Airport, which enables them to arrive in the US as domestic passengers.


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Mossel Bay kids to bring ancient technology to France


Mossel Bay Travel FestivalTwo pupils from Mossel Bay’s Point High School – Marizaan Beukes and Johan Venter – will represent South Africa at The Global Travel & Tourism Partnership’s annual conference in Nice, France, from the 21st to the 26th of November.


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All-Helicopter Airshow Whirls Into Pennsylvania at RotorFest 2014, Oct 11th and 12th


downloadThe American Helicopter Museum’s RotorFest 2014, the annual, only all-helicopter air show in the US, is scheduled for October 11th and 12th, from 10am – 4:30pm at the American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA.
RotorFest 2014, managed by Dave Schultz Airshows, LLC, will feature a special tribute to soldiers in the Pennsylvania National Guard returning soldiers, the US Army Golden Knights 16 person parachute team from Ft. Bragg, NC, the original Bat Mobile and Bat Copter flying show and Sky Soldiers Huey/Cobra Vietnam Rescue re-enactment, complete with “enemy attackers.”


Changi Airport welcomes MIAT Mongolian Airlines


Mongolian AirlinesSingapore Changi Airport today celebrated the arrival of MIAT Mongolian Airlines, directly connecting Singapore to Mongolia for the first time. The Mongolian national carrier will operate a twice-weekly service between Ulaanbaatar and Singapore, via Beijing. The route will utilise a 174-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a two-class configuration1.


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ONELAN’s New Range of 4K Players


imagesONELAN has added a range of new 4K media players. The new 4K players are unique in the market place as they are true multi-zone players and can support mixed screen orientations making them ideal for feature video walls and retail applications. The players support IP streaming of 4K Ultra HD video, MPEG and audio streams and can also serve video streams from local storage. Other additional features include Wi-Fi and touch options and zone transparency.


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Homewood Suites by Hilton Opens Eighth Hotel in Atlanta Area


homewood suitesHomewood Suites by HiltonHomewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, announced today the opening of its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport North.

The six-story hotel, owned by Rajesh R. Patel, is the eighth Homewood Suites property in the Atlanta area and features 122 suites. Randy Money, general manager, and Madhavi Raju, director of sales, have been in the hotel industry for a combined 40 years.


Hilton Garden Inn Opens New Property in West Chester


Hilton-garden-innHilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide’s award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn West Chester, representing an addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of more than 600 hotels worldwide.

The new Hilton Garden Inn West Chester is managed by KB Hotel Group. It is the brand’s 19th property in Ohio and offers 125 beautiful guest rooms.


Seychelles takes centre stage at IFTM Top Resa Tourism Trade Fair in Paris


Seychelles Tourism BoardAn interview with Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture that made the front cover of the IFTM Top Resa Daily and that was also featured on the centre spread has been referred to by French Tour Operators as “Les Seychelles a l’honour”.


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Aloft Hotels Announces Ten Finalists of the 2014 Project Aloft Star Competition, Finalists Added To 100 Days of Music Lineup


Aloft HotelIn celebration of its milestone 100th hotel opening early next year, Aloft Hotels, Starwood’s innovation hub for next-gen travelers, is proud to launch 100 Days of Music: a global music initiative that will feature 100 artist performances at 100 Aloft hotels over the next 100 days. This worldwide tour will offer intimate, exclusive performances by some of the world’s hottest emerging artists as part of the brand’s popular live music series, Live at Aloft Hotels.


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Cebu Pacific Air Seat Sale – Celebrate the October Bank Holiday in Style


Cebu PacificThe largest airline in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) is launching an exclusive seat sale to celebrate the October Bank Holiday. The amazing sale is available from September 25th – September 28th, or while seats last, spanning Hong Kong to Manila, Cebu and Iloilo flight routes!


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AMP Circular Quay Revamp A Massive Opportunity


TTFThe plans unveiled by AMP Capital for their Circular Quay properties will reinvigorate this vital precinct and should be the catalyst for further investment and renewal, according to peak national industry body Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
TTF Acting Chief Executive Trent Zimmerman said AMP Capital’s plans are spectacular.


SFO Completes Annual Full-Scale Emergency Exercise


SFOThe San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today, simulating an aircraft accident that tested emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination between multiple agencies. Although federal regulations require U.S. airports to conduct such a drill every three years, SFO conducts this full-scale emergency drill annually to ensure the highest level of readiness.


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Passengers, airlines and retailers to benefit as Miami International and SITA cover the airport with beacons


SITAMiami International Airport is the first airport in the world to have a complete and open deployment of beacons. SITA, the IT provider to the air transport industry, announced that there are now beacons registered and available to users via the SITA Common-Use Beacon Registry which cover entrances, check-in, gate, baggage claim and valet parking zones throughout Miami International Airport. Each beacon broadcasts its identifier in the zone and this can be used by airlines, retailers and other partners’ apps to trigger useful content to passengers or staff.


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Metro-North Offers Dutchess County Farm Fresh Tours


MTA RailCelebrate the bounty of the fall season with outdoor, food-filled excursion packages from Metro-North Railroad. The Railroad is proud to be partnering with Dutchess County Tourism to provide discount rail and farm daytrip packages. Whether you’re looking to take part in a wine tasting, enjoy the richness of pure maple syrup or try some good ole moonshine – there’s something for everyone.


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Metro-North To Slash Parking Rates in West of Hudson Territory


MTA RailStarting this fall, MTA Metro-North Railroad will slash parking fees at its West-of-Hudson stations to lower the cost of commuting and make the railroad an even better commuting option for residents of Orange and Rockland counties, MTA Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast and Metro-North President Joseph Giulietti announced today.


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Tunnels Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Closed Sun., Sept. 28 for the Annual Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Run


MTA RailThe Hugh L. Carey (formerly Brooklyn-Battery) Tunnel will be closed Sunday, Sept., 28 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run, commemorating the FDNY firefighter’s run through the tunnel to the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.


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