Embattled Airlines Plot Carbon Flight Path to "Destinaton Zero"
BANGKOK, April 30, 2008 — Airlines have done a good job in reducing pollution and increasing environmental efficiencies. They've done a poor job in communicating progress and future goals to consumers and governments, according to aviation panellists … April 30, 2008
Hot Adventure and Active Travel Ideas for Summer
Travelers are seeking ways to vacation differently and many are turning toward more experiential vacations filled with activities, culture and fun. Gordon's Guide, publisher of the world's largest Web site on adventure and active travel, www.gordonsguide.com/, … April 30, 2008
UK Remains in Singapore Top Five
The UK continues to be one of Singapore’s top performing visitor generating markets. In March, Singapore welcomed 61,000 visitors from the UK, an impressive 6% increase over March 2007. The UK provided Singapore with the fourth highest visitor arrivals … April 30, 2008
The Modern Face of the Eternal City
The Visconti Palace Hotel and Capo d’Africa Hotel in Rome: the preferred venuesfor tourists and travellers who love culture.
In 2007 Rome beat the all-time record with a tourist presence of twenty million. This is a consequence of the … April 30, 2008
Travelport GDS extends its relationship with Hogg Robinson Group
New agreement signed to provide GDS services on a global basisTravelport GDS, one of the world’s leading providers of global distribution systems (GDS), has today announced details of a new, long-term, global agreement between its Galileo GDS and … April 29, 2008
Asia Pacific Slowly Wakes Up to Carbon-Neutral Tourism
BANGKOK, Thailand, April 29, 2008 — Only a few hotels, airlines, and tour operators in Asia have fully embraced major carbon reduction goals. Those that have are using advanced green audit techniques that allow them to set ambitious carbon reduction … April 29, 2008
Golden Tulip Announces Multiple Hotel Projects in South East Asia
BANGKOK, April 28, 2008 — Switzerland-based Golden Tulip Hospitality Group today announced that its Bangkok-based subsidiary, Golden Tulip South East Asia, will open 40 hotels in four years in 10 Asian countries. In Thailand and Cambodia, five priority … April 29, 2008
PATA Takes Up the Green Challenge
PATA explains the measures it has employed to reduce and offset the carbon footprint of the inaugural PATA CEO Challenge.BANGKOK, THAILAND, April 29, 2008 – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced plans to invest in two sustainable … April 29, 2008
Perth PhD graduate wins top tourism prize
Dr Aggie Wegner has taken out the prestigious Sir Frank Moore Award forExcellence offered by the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research
Centre (STCRC).
The former PhD student from Murdoch University was given the award
during a ceremony … April 28, 2008
The 22nd ECM Summer School hosted by the city of Opatija
We are pleased to send you attached the programme of the 22nd ECM (European Cities Marketing) Summer School to be held from August 30 to September 3, 2008 the city of Opatija in Croatia and ask for your kind assistance by announcing the event in your … April 28, 2008
World Travel Awards Comes to Africa
Africa’s leading travel and tourism companies are recognised at the most significant senior management event of the year for the region.World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony on 12 May takes place for the first time alongside Indaba – Africa’s largest … April 28, 2008
Tourism Cares Assumes Administration, Disbursement of ASTA Foundation Funds
Tourism Cares, the non-profit group dedicated to promoting responsible and sustainable tourism, has assumed the administration and disbursement of all American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Foundation Scholarship funds.When combined with Tourism … April 28, 2008
Presentation of hotels
Presentation of hotel jewels from around the world:Lobster Experience’s successful road show “Around the Globe” – with a private jet to six events in five cities in Germany and Switzerland.Offenbach, April 28th 2008 (SC) – Hotel jewels as guests … April 28, 2008
International Spa Show - London ‘09 At Olympia National Hall
Expomedia Events Ltd., part of Expomedia Group Plc are delighted to announce the launch of International Spa Show - London, the UK premier consumer event dedicated to spa industry and spa tourism at one of the most established and prestigious London … April 28, 2008
Air China's Schedule of New and Enhanced Services for the Summer and Autumn 2008 Comes Out
On March of 2008, Air China, the country's only national flag carrier, announced its schedule of new and added services for the summer and autumn 2008. Please refer to the following for details.1. New: Chengdu-Dalian-Osaka-Dalian-Chengdu, Starting … April 25, 2008
Kayak.com User Survey Reveals Consumers Still Traveling Despite State of the Economy
Choice of Destination and Type of Transportation Most Affected By Economy'Search By Segment' Launches; Offers Another Way to Compare Hundreds of Search Results
Kayak.com, the world's largest travel search engine, asked more than 3,800 users how … April 25, 2008
Holland America Line Offers 70 Europe Cruises in 2009
166 ports visited including 16 maiden callsIn 2009, Holland America Line is offering its most diverse and extensive European program ever. Six of the fleet's ships, including the soon-to-be-launched ms Eurodam, will cruise to 166 ports of call … April 25, 2008
Cross-cultural session offers "golden tips" for Middle Eastern business success
Frankfurt, Germany, 24th April 2008 - This year's IMEX cross-cultural seminar invited participants to understand some of the vital factors and skills required for successfully conducting business with Middle Eastern partners.Speaking from personal … April 25, 2008
PolyU to stage 2nd International Forum on China Hotel Brand Development
Anticipating the need to help develop Chinese hotel chains to gain international reputation, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is proud to host the 2nd International Forum on China Hotel Brand Development … April 25, 2008Sustainable Travel International Partners with PhoCusWright and HSMAI Foundation for Groundbreaking New Study on Green Travel
As the green movement continues to influence consumer travel decisions, travel industry professionals seek a greater understanding of the potential impact on buyer motivation. Sustainable Travel International, PhoCusWright, and The Hospitality Sales and … April 25, 2008
Aloha Pilots Authorize Strike
Aloha pilots voted on Wednesday night to give its local leadership, the Aloha Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), the right to call a strike, if and when it becomes absolutely necessary.“A strike … April 24, 2008
IMEX 2008 Captures Industry Optimism
IMEX 2008 closed today against a backdrop of sound business optimism throughout the global meetings industry.In his closing ceremony speech, IMEX Chairman, Ray Bloom, explained that IMEX 2008 had been marked by a series of record-breaking highs, … April 24, 2008
The Bahamas Diving Association and Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announces first ever dive symposium scheduled for June 10th and 11th, 2008, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.
Nassau, Bahamas The Bahamas Diving Association and Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announces first ever dive symposium scheduled for June 10th and 11th, 2008, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas. This two day event will showcase the best in diving the Islands … April 24, 2008
Renewing Capacity for Tourism Development
Madrid / Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire 24 April 2008 – UNWTO is actively supporting African destinations which have the capacity to renew their tourism development after having recently suffered from internal crisis or terrorist attacks. These efforts coincide … April 24, 2008
World Travel Market Grow In-House Marketing and PR
World Travel Market (WTM) is pleased to announce the expansion of its in-house Marketing and Communications team with Micaela Juarez returning from maternity leave to take on the new role of Head of Marketing and Communications.Micaela began her … April 24, 2008
Tallahassee Offers "Recession Free" Family Fun
With economists believing Florida, the fourth largest state in the United States, is already in a recession,* Tallahassee offers vacationing families this spring and summer “Recession-FREE” travel options. From alligators to artifacts, Seminoles … April 23, 2008
IMEX Association Day marked by extended global influence
IMEX's annual Association Day welcomed more than 270 association meeting planners to Frankfurt yesterday for a dedicated day of professional education and debate.Planners and buyers attended from 30 countries, with a particularly high number from … April 23, 2008
Political diversity and increased awareness mark 2008 Politicians' Forum
The IMEX annual Politicians' Forum saw its largest and most politically diverse turnout yesterday when political representatives from Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada met with industry leaders and specially-invited VIPs to examine the growing … April 23, 2008
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