Friday 30 August 2013

Orlando Takes No. 1 Meetings Destination Spot in the U.s.

 Cvent, the leader in cloud-based event management solutions, has just announced that Orlando finished in the No. 1 spot among the top 50 cities for meetings and events in the United States, according to meeting and event booking activity in the National Cvent Supplier Network.

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Espoo Awards Its 5th Congress Ambassador

 Visit Espoo Convention together with the City of Espoo annually chooses and awards the Ambassador of the year.

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EUROPA 2: Launch of 2014/2015 Brochure

 The EUROPA 2, the latest addition to the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ fleet, will take to both new and familiar waters in its second season of operation. 

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IMPACT Exhibition Management Co. ,Ltd has decided to entitle Mr. Peter Lai the Director of Chinese Kitchens

 IMPACT Exhibition Management Co.,Ltd has decided to entitle Mr. Peter Lai the Director of Chinese Kitchens.

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Does slum tourism defame Africa ?

 Does it mean that slum tourism tend to turn poverty into entertainment for tourists ? Its quite evident that the local mass are not impressed that tourist groups from America, Asia and Europe visit their small houses with a roof that is ripping apart and taking pictures of their dirty children playing near sewage water.

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Restaurant Performance Index Remained Above 100 in July Despite Softer Sales and Traffic Levels

 As a result of softer sales and traffic levels and restaurant operators’ dampened outlook for the economy, the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the second consecutive month.  

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September Debuts Beer Fest And Cronets in The Blvd at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

 This September, THE Blvd celebrates the start of the fall season with Beer Fest, in a special collaboration with Stand Brewing, located just 25 miles south of Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.

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Experience the Spirit of Aloha at the Ho'okupu Hula No Lanai Cultural Festival this October

 Uhane Pohaku Na Moku O Hawaii, in partnership with Four Seasons Resorts Lanai, announces the fourth bi-annual Ho’okupu Hula No Lanai Cultural Festival October 4-5, 2013.  

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Tourism trend in emerging economies report surreal growth

 The dominance of London, Paris and New York in international tourism is being eroded by the rise of Budapest, Mumbai and Beijing.

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30 August - Update on Newark - Nottingham rail services

 Network Rail apologises to passengers on the Nottingham – Newark line. Train services on this route remain suspended following a freight train derailment on Tuesday morning The train involved has been removed and the track is being repaired. Ground conditions under the level crossing at Stoke Lane need to be stabilised and the crossing repaired before services can resume.

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Restart for rail shuttle between Falkoping and the Port of Gothenburg

The freight shuttle between Falköping, 130 kilometres north-east of Gothenburg, and the largest port in Scandinavia is back in operation. Companies in the region will once again have access to the port's wide range of shipping services to key import and export markets. The company behind resumption of the service is Schenker.

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$10K Vow Renewal Package for Four Seasons Hotel Miami 10th Anniversary

 In celebration of its 10th Anniversary this October, Four Seasons Hotel Miami features a USD 10,000 Vow Renewal Package that includes a romantic ceremony in the rooftop Palm Grove terrace, luxury accommodations for ten, Spa treatments, and a private dining experience at Edge, Steak & Bar.

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Spirit Airlines Seeking Caring, Reliable, Energetic and Fun Friends to Join Flight Attendant Team Growing Airline Hosting Open Houses for New Flight Attendant Jobs on September 4 and 5 in Chicago

Spirit Airlines  is seeking caring, reliable, energetic and fun friends to join its flight attendant team. The growing airline that saves people money on travel with ultra low fares, optional services and low total prices is hosting open houses for new flight attendant jobs on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 2013 in Chicago. 

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Thursday 29 August 2013

"Lovers In The Air':Airberlin Makes Long-Distance Relationships Sweeter

With a global route network and excellent flight connections, airberlin brings people together 365 days a year. 

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South African Airways and Brazilian carrier, TAM, implement code share flights

 South African Airways (SAA), the most awarded airline on the African continent and TAM Airlines, one of the largest carriers in South America, have implemented a code share agreement.SAA will place its designator code “SA” on flights operated by TAM from Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Brasília, Salvador, Florianopolis, Iguaçu Falls, Recife, Belo Horizonte.

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Congresswoman Foxx Gets Inside Story On Lodging Industry Footprint

 Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC-05) participated today in a tour of the Holiday Inn Express – Boone as part of her district listening tour during the August congressional district work period.

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CIBTM gears up for its biggest event till date

 CIBTM, China’s leading meetings, incentives and business travel exhibition taking place from 2 – 4 September 2013 at the China National Convention Centre (CNCC), Beijing, is gearing up for its biggest show to date, with more Hosted Buyers and exhibitors expected to attend than ever before.

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"Lovers In The Air':Airberlin Makes Long-Distance Relationships Sweeter

 With a global route network and excellent flight connections, airberlin brings people together 365 days a year. 

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NT tourism operators sign up digital activation program

 Minister for Tourism and Major Events Matt Conlan has met a local tourism operators set to benefit from the Territory Government’s new $1 million digital activation program.

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New Appointment: Helene Poirier by Paul Gauguin Cruises as Director of Sales, Eastern Canada

 Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced the appointment of Helene Poirier as Director of Sales, Eastern Canada, which encompasses Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, Ontario, and Quebec.

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Large Station Poetry Project is A Finalist at UK Awards

 Poetry on the Platform is a finalist in the Community Art Schemes (Renewable and Smaller Projects) category at the 2013 Community Rail Awards.

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Now Taking a Break from Newton's Laws is Easier and Cheaper than Ever

 For years, the European Space Agency (ESA) has used a Novespace-owned Airbus to run parabolic, aka “zero-gravity” flights for scientists and astronauts-in-training. Last March, Novespace started selling seats to the general public for a relatively reasonable $7,932.

Regional Express Remains Australia's Most Profitable Airline Group for Second Year Running

 Regional Express Holdings Ltd (Rex) today released its full financial year results ending 30 June 2013 with a Profit Before Tax of $19.2 million, making Rex the most profitable listed airline group in Australia.

Anantara Desert Resort proves green credentials

 The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, which is located in the Liwa desert, in Abu Dhabi, has been awarded international Green Globe Certification (GGC), following a comprehensive sustainability audit conducted by Farnek Consulting, GGC’s preferred partner in the Middle East.

Boeing announced flight testing results of Advanced Super Hornet

 During three weeks of flight testing the Advanced Super Hornet, Boeing and partner Northrop Grumman demonstrated that the fighter can outperform threats for decades to come with improvements that make the jet much harder for radar to detect and give it significantly more combat range.

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Consulted an Official Government Travel Advisory Before Booking a Trip

 Wars (Syria), political protests (Brazil, Egypt, Turkey), floods (Germany, Manila) and disease outbreaks (China) are all enough to make us click headlines.

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Wednesday 28 August 2013

PCEC receives Honourable Memtion for award

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) yet again showed our culinary and service expertise by receiving an Honourable award at the Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence last night for Function/Convention Centre Caterer.

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Experience Extreme Snowdonia in Wales on a Luxury Adrenalin Adventure

Explore above and below ground with this unique adrenalin-fuelled break in Snowdonia National Park in Wales including 3 nights’ luxury accommodation with Snowdonia Shepherds’ Huts, as well as a Tree Top Adventure one day and underground exploration the next.

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Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre enters golden age achieving environmental first for convention centres worldwide

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has been awarded EarthCheck Gold Certification making it the first convention centre in the world to achieve this environmental badge of honour.

Sydney Airport supports local schools

 Sydney Airport today announced applications are open for its 2013 School Grants Program, which supports schools in the local community by providing funds for school improvements.

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Sydney Airport to welcome triple daily services from Malaysia

 Sydney Airport is set to welcome more flights from Malaysia, with Malaysia Airlines commencing a third daily service between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur from 5 February 2014.

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mercator and United Airlines Cargo Launch One of the Largest Cargo IT Solutions

 mercator, a leader in aviation IT solutions, and United Airlines, one of the world’s largest cargo carriers, have joined forces to migrate the airline’s cargo logistics and revenue accounting systems to mercator’s SkyChain and RAPID Cargo solutions. 

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Scoot Launches ScootinSilence

 Scoot, LCC of the Year1, today announced the launch of its new product, ScootinSilence, for those who yearn for peace and quiet.

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Indonesia: Aims to become Asia's top golfing destination

 Indonesia wants to become Asia’s top golfing destination. It’s known as the world’s largest archipelago with diverse natural settings, famed for its hospitality industry, and home to more than 140 golf courses with a wide variety of layouts.

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World Water Week to be held reflecting the topic of World Tourism Day 2013

 In support of United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation, World Tourism Day (WTD) 2013 is being held under the theme Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future.

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UN predicts tourism Africa to get tripled by 2030

 The United Nations top tourism body predicts that tourists visiting Africa will triple by 2030.

The UN world Tourism Organisation says current tourists’ arrivals on the continent stand at 52 million per year, far below potential.


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Austerity Hit Britons Fuel Boom In Discounted Rail Travel

 Britain’s economic downturn is contributing to a major shift in the way many people travel by rail.

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Tuesday 27 August 2013

A series of triple calls has started today in Le Havre with the simultaneous call of AIDAcara Celebrity Infinity

A series of triple calls has started today in Le Havre with the simultaneous call of AIDAcara Celebrity Infinity and Caribbean Princess at dock today. 

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Three proposes and eight companies candidates to the Lisbon new cruise Terminal

The three applications to the construction and operation of the new Cruise Terminal in Lisbon, located between SantaApolónia and Jardim do Tabaco, were opened by the jury on August 22.

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AirAsia X to commence daily flights to Osaka

AirAsia X Berhad, Malaysia’s leading low-cost, long-haul carrier, an affiliate of the AirAsia Group, announced today the increase of its flight frequency from Kuala Lumpur to Osaka from four weekly flights currently to daily effective 25 November, 2013.

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Paul Gauguin Cruises Offers Holiday Voyages In Paradise

 Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana, offers two 7-night Tahiti & the Society Islands voyages on The Gauguin and a 7-night Caribbean voyage on the m/v Tere Moana, offering the perfect way to celebrate December holidays in paradise.

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Royal Caribbean Announces Winner 2014-15 Brazil Cruises

 Royal Caribbean International today announced the winter 2014-15 Brazil and South America season of Splendour of the Seas. 

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Qantas Launches Next Generation Frequent Flyer Card

 Qantas and MasterCard have today released the new Qantas Frequent Flyer membership card, expanding its uses to include storing foreign currency, accessing cash worldwide via ATM withdrawals, and earning points on spending in Australia and overseas.

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SuperStar Aquarius' 3D2N cruise departing from Keelung to Ishigaki on 28 August

 Due to Typhoon Kong-Rey, SuperStar Aquarius’ 3D2N cruise departing from Keelung to Ishigaki on 28 August, 2013 (Wednesday) will be revised to a 3D2N Yonaguni cruise.

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National Railway Museum to exhibit best of landscape photography competition entries

For the first time, all winners and commended entries from the Landscape Photographer of the Year Award’s special railway category will be displayed in a new exhibition at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York, this November.

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Travelocity and Expedia signed agreement

 North American Travelocity websites will be powered by Expedia’s technology, customer services and supply, according to an agreement between Expedia, Inc. and Travelocity.

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UNWTO secretary general hails Zimbabwe as a 'good co-host'

 The decision to allow Zimbabwe to co-host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly was right as the country successfully prepared for the event which a record breaking number of delegates attending, an official said on Monday.

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Emirates to launch non-stop passenger services to Taipei

 Emirates is going to announce the launch of non-stop passenger services to Taipei which would be 16th destination aimed by the airways in Far East.

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Argo Film Festival to be celebrated from August 28-31, 2013

 he beautiful seaside town of Volos will be hosting, this year yet again, the Argo Film Festival on August 28 – 31, 2013.

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Monday 26 August 2013

Traveling to India is 30% cheaper for Americans and Europeans

 
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