The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the School of Business of Sun Yat-sen University recently co-hosted the 2nd International Forum on China Hotel Brand Development in Guangzhou.
Sponsored … May 20, 2008
MIAMI BEACH, FL, May 19, 2008 - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® announced today that the Aquila Elounda Village Resort on Crete has achieved Diamond Collection™ status in the worldwide network of genuine boutique hotels. “We are … May 19, 2008
Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL y issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) announcement to implement slot auctions at John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty Airports: The DOT proposal to auction off 10 percent, … May 19, 2008
Thailand’s annual Tourism Festival and Travel Mart 2008 to be held 5-8 June, 2008, at Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Centre, is to grow still further this year with the inclusion of exhibitors from Indonesia and Malaysia.
Already … May 19, 2008
Thai Airways has initiated projects to support and create increased awareness amongst the company's employees in the areas of environmental awareness and climate change.
• “THAI Plants Life for Planet Earth"- The company's “THAI Plants Life for … May 16, 2008
Madrid 16 May 2008 - Information and communication technology (ICT) plays an increasingly important role in the tourism industry and eTourism solutions have become a key issue in UNWTO’s operational strategy. Destination marketing and management, emergency … May 16, 2008
The Cultural Explorer, a San Francisco-based cultural and philanthropic tour company, shows travelers how easy it is to help others as they travel.
May 15, 2008 San Francisco, CA
As TV viewers saw on Oprah's Big Give, it does not take a lot to … May 16, 2008
9 Flights Carrying Relief Troops to Sichuan
Air China adjusted capacity timely according to the relief situation and allocated wide-body aircrafts as its best to evacuate stranded passengers in Sichuan province. On May 15, 28 flights departed from … May 16, 2008
Frontiers North Adventures, the premiere provider of Authentic Arctic Experiences in Canada's north, is on record pace for another successful year in the tourism industry. Owners and operators of the Tundra Buggy(R) Adventure, Frontiers North currently … May 15, 2008
United Airlines customers may visit the Hawaiian Islands more easily this summer through a new codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines, complementing United's 18 flights daily between Hawaii and the mainland — more than any other carrier. Through … May 15, 2008
“Youth Travel Matters: Understanding the Global Phenomenon of Youth Travel”
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This global overview of the youth and student travel … May 15, 2008
IMEX 2008 produced particularly strong results for its sixth exhibition at Messe Frankfurt this year, as evidenced by final figures released by organisers, Regent Exhibitions, today.
The total buyer increase was 5.3 per cent against the previous year … May 15, 2008
Tralliance Corporation and EXPOTUR announced a partnership with the launch of EXPOTUR.TRAVEL. As the first major travel and tourism event to be officially named .travel, EXPOTUR and Tralliance Corporation formally addressed the travel and tourism community … May 15, 2008
Air Midwest, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MESA) today announced that it will discontinue all operations including its current scheduled services provided under the Essential Air Service (EAS) program. This announcement … May 15, 2008
Mid-Size Communities Would Be Harmed
Merger rationale deeply flawed
Business Travel Coalition (BTC) today presented to the U.S. House of Representatives, Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, the following summary-analysis of the proposed … May 14, 2008
OAG (Official Airline Guide), the world’s authority on flight information, today unveiled the shortlist for the 26th OAG Airline Industry Awards (www.oagairlineawards.com ). The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 4 June … May 14, 2008
- From 15 - 18 May, 2008 Sixt will be promoting the world's most famous classic car race, the Mille Miglia, as its mobility and marketing partner.
- Detlev Pätsch, director of operations at Sixt AG: “What Sixt and the Mille Miglia have … May 14, 2008
Tips from a leading hotel and spa specialist
How do you choose the right hotel or resort if you want to come away from your stay feeling uplifted, happier and healthier? This question is frequently asked of Anne Biging who heads the leading hotel and … May 14, 2008
International Leisure World is a unique publication, directly targeting the growing number of Russian high net worth individuals, enabling luxury travel suppliers to market directly to this elite sector.
As the economy in Russia continues to improve … May 14, 2008
New Retinoic Acid and Clindamycin Products Developed with Invisicare®
Skinvisible, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SKVI /www.skinvisible.com), a research and development company focused on formulating enhanced patented dermatology products, announced it … May 14, 2008
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS — The British Virgin Islands, home to the Sailing Capital of the World, is calling all visitors to check-in to the Sir Francis Drake Channel's watery neighborhood, resident to more floating rooms than any other Caribbean destination. … May 14, 2008
Vancouver Airport Authority today announced it has entered into a partnership with Citi Infrastructure Investors (CII) to jointly pursue the sourcing, funding and maximization of potential airport opportunities through YVR Airport Services Ltd. (YVRAS). … May 14, 2008
Visitors increase 8 percent over same period in 2007
According to a recent report issued by the Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism, non-resident arrivals for the first quarter of 2008 (January through March) increased by 8 percent compared … May 13, 2008
Hawai‘i’s most active volcano continues to dazzle visitors and residentsVolcano, Hawai‘i’s Big Island Pele, Hawai‘i’s volcano goddess, must be in a fantastic mood. Her favorite flower, the bright red ‘ōhi‘a lehua, is in vivid bloom in … May 13, 2008
At 2:28pm on May 12, 2008, Wenchuan in Sichuan Province was hit by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. At 3:00pm Air China launched emergency procedures: • Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in Sichuan Province has been closed and all 12 Air China … May 13, 2008
Airline to File for Access to One of the Top U.S. Travel Markets
Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing air travel, today announced it will seek government approval to serve Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Chicago … May 13, 2008
Vayama (www.vayama.com/), the industry's only Web site dedicated exclusively to international travel, today announced its expanded airline inventory and ability to help travelers book 75 low cost carriers across 43 European countries through a new … May 12, 2008
It was ‘Win Win Win’ all the way for South Africa on Monday evening’s (12 May) first World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony, held in partnership with the International Convention Centre, Durban.
The country was in sparkling form, winning a range … May 12, 2008
Libertyville, IL, May 12, 2008—Where do smart Romans go for their summer vacation? To beach towns on the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Rome. TourCrafters is offering smart Americans a week-long deluxe vacation deal, starting at $1,065, that combines a stay … May 12, 2008
Industry leader AMA Waterways is offering travel agents an opportunity to become river cruise specialists while enjoying the sun-splashed landscape of Provence. AMA Waterways Director of Business Development, Ana Figueroa, will host a special travel … May 9, 2008
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