Thursday 28 February 2013

Air Berlin PLC launches convertible bond

Air Berlin PLC is today launching a new convertible bond of approximately 120 million euros with a maturity of six years. The bonds, which can be converted into Air Berlin PLC stock, are issued at 100 per cent of nominal value with an annual interest rate of 6 per cent.


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Lasele Hotel Properties Announces Public Offering Of 6.375% Series I Cumalative Redeemable Preferd Shares


LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE:LHO) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 6.375% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares at a price of $25.00 per share for gross proceeds of $100 million

Alaska Air Group Employees Earn $88 Million in Bonuses for 2012 Performance

Alaska Air Group paid annual bonuses totaling nearly a month's pay today to nearly 13,000 employees for exceeding the company's 2012 operational and financial goals


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BANYAN TREE LAUNCHES "THE CREDIT GOES TO YOU" PROMOTION FOR SPRING, CUSTOMERS ENJOY CREDITS FOR THEIR STAYS

On 1 March 2013, the Banyan Tree Group will launch a new limited special offer, The Credit Goes to You.  For every two nights booked at any participating Banyan Tree or Angsana resort, guests will receive the value of one night as credits to use in the hotel on food and beverage, spa treatments and at the gallery retail outlet.


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Living the High Life: Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Unveils Stunning Presidential Suites

High above the waterfront promenade on the 8th floor of the new Four Seasons Hotel Baku are two stunning suites perfect for presidents or anyone else who desires the very best accommodations the city has to offer.



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Derlta Present At J.p.Morgan Aviation,Transportation and Defense Conference

Delta Air Lines will present at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation and Defense Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2013.

The online replay will be available at the same site shortly after the webcast is complete until April 4, 2013.

SWISS to modify its international surcharge

SWISS is adjusting the international surcharge (formerly known as the fuel surcharge) for its intercontinental flights with effect from 8 March. 


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Living the High Life: Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan Unveils Stunning Presidential Suites

High above the waterfront promenade on the 8th floor of the new Four Seasons Hotel Baku are two stunning suites perfect for presidents or anyone else who desires the very best accommodations the city has to offer.


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BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Welcomes New Executive Chef John Critchley

Chef Michael Mina is pleased to announce the appointment of John Critchley as Executive Chef of BOURBON STEAK, the contemporary American restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. 


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Wednesday 27 February 2013

ACC's new web streaming boosts forum participation by 15 percent

Adelaide Convention Centre’s (ACC) built-in web streaming service increased participation at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) annual Research Update Forum by more than fifteen per cent.

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AMERICAN AIRLINES FORTALECE Y EXPANDE SUS OPERACIONES EN COLOMBIA

American Airlines ratificó su permanencia y compromiso en Colombia, a través de la que promete ser la red global con las más modernas y eficientes flotas en la industria aeronáutica. American Airlines se renueva y trae para este año 2013 novedades que benefician al mercado Colombiano.


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London gives 100 event organisers an exclusive trip to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and ArcelorMittal Orbit as part of Confex 2013

As part of the business focused trade show International Confex 2013 London’s official promotional organisation and CVB London & Partners have teamed up with the London Legacy Development Corporation and Confex to give 100 event planners, media and corporate buyers a chance to go behind the scenes and visit one of the most eagerly awaited events venues in Europe.

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SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award

SAA Wins On-time Performance Service Award and Achieves Major Baggage Handling Improvements

Johannesburg, Wednesday, 27 February 2013. FlightStats, the global leader in flight and airport information services, recently announced On Time Performance Service Awards (OTPS Awards) for airlines across the globe. SAA, with its 91.17% On Time Performance average, won in the category ‘Middle East and Africa Major Airlines’. 

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Airport Authority Hong Kong Welcomes Financial Secretary's Budget Proposal

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today said it welcomes the Financial Secretary's proposal for the 2013-14 Budget, including its intention to designate HK$100 million for the establishment of a training fund for maritime and aviation transport.


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Ethiopian MRO Services Develops Overhaul Capability for the CFM56-3 & CFM56-7 Engines

Ethiopian MRO Services is pleased to announce that it has developed shop overhaul capability for the CFM56-3 and CFM56-7 engines. Ethiopian MRO was granted approval for such capabilities from the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) and the USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).



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Turkish Airlines Announces Alcohol Service in Aircraft

Turkish Airlines, which has been selected by Skytrax voters as Europe's best airline due to a concerted two year effort to excel in service quality, continues to strive to meet the high expectations of its passengers, while also being sensitive to specific market needs. 


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Turkish Airlines is progressing towards innovation

Turkish Airlines is progressing towards innovation on many fronts, especially as it pertains to the customer experience.  These changes are being implemented as a part of the airline’s ongoing re-branding efforts, which merge the hospitality and warmth of Turkey’s cultural heritage with a modern approach.


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Tourism Ireland Comment on CSO Figures for November 2012-January 2013

Commenting on the CSO figures issued today for overseas visitor numbers to Ireland for the three-month period November 2012 to January 2013, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said:“I am pleased to see growth of +4.4% for the three-month period November 2012 to January 2013. 


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Free Currywurst on airberlin flights to the ITB

All exhibition visitors travelling with airberlin to this year's International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in the German capital have reason to celebrate: airberlin will be serving the popular curried sausage known as Currywurst as a free snack on all domestic German flights to Berlin after 10:00 am from 5th to 8th March. 

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Friday 15 February 2013

IMPACT is pleased with a 38% increase in concerts with expected revenue of 120 million baht

Mr. Loy Joon How, General Manager of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. which manages and operates IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, said: “We see a growing number of IMPACT-held entertainment events and concerts.


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Britain Seen As a Romantic Location Across The World

It seems us Brits aren’t the only hopeless romantics. VisitBritain’s post-2012 Games research(1) indicates that along with our world renowned culture and heritage, Britain is seen across the globe as a great place to wine and dine your loved ones.



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GIBTM 2013 Registration open for media professionals

GIBTM 2013 (www.gibtm.com) has opened press registration online for all media who are interested in attending this year’s event at www.gibtm.com/press.  



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ITB- Berlin leads the way to promote Gay and Lesbian Travel!

Gay & Lesbian Travel has become a recognised growth segment of the international travel market. ITB Berlin was its pioneer and has been showcasing travel products for this market since 2003.



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London sweeps the board at the UKinbound Awards 2013

London's tourism businesses have been recognised and celebrated at the annual UKInbound Awards held on Thursday 7th February at The Savill Court Hotel, Windsor.


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Igniting a passion for public libraries in Camberwell, Australia

People are flocking to the new light and bright Camberwell Library to use the public computers, take classes, borrow books and discs or just have a coffee and a chat at the Ignite Café.



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New app connects audiences to performing arts around Victoria in Australia

Art lovers across the state in Victoria, Australia are now just a touchscreen away from a great night – or day –thanks to ShowDates, a new iPhone app developed by the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC) and supported by the Victorian Government.


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Melbourne Museum to exclusively showcase over 400 objects from Bond's fifty years in celluloid

Minister for Tourism and Major Events Victoria, Louise Asher officially announced on February 13 that the Coalition Government, through the Victorian Major Events Company, together with the Melbourne Museum, is bringing the exclusive exhibition Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style, to Melbourne from November 1 this year.


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Delta Employees Earn $372 Million in Profit Sharing For 2012 Performance

Delta Air Lines tomorrow will pay $372 million in earned profit sharing as part of the company's commitment to recognize its 80,000 employees for their crucial role in achieving financial and operational goals in 2012. Employees' individual payouts will equal 6.67 percent of their eligible 2012 earnings.


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KiwiRail launches Waitomo and Hobbiton Escape package

KiwiRail Scenic has launched its new Waitomo and Hobbiton Escape package for the Northern Explorer train between Auckland and Wellington.

The Waitomo and Hobbiton Scenic Escape package includes train fares, transfers, accommodation in Hamilton and attractions in one online transaction.


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Queen Street in Melbourne to boast of $190 million office building

Reinforcing Melbourne’s role as a principal centre for commerce and a world-class city, Victoria Planning Minister Matthew Guy has approved a $190 million office building at 272 Queen Street.


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Air Canada expands its Lowest Price Guarantee to give customers added assurance

Air Canada is expanding its Lowest Price Guarantee to give customers added assurance they are getting the lowest price available on-line within a 24-hour period when they book flights on Air Canada. The guarantee applies to any destination Air Canada serves for tickets bought in Canada on Air Canada’s official website.


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Victorian Coalition Government announces $300,000 masterplan for Ballarat station precinct revamp

An overhaul for the Ballarat railway station in Australia precinct is in the pipeline with options for a dramatic revitalisation project set to be explored with the Victorian Coalition Government announcing that a $300,000 masterplan will be developed.



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Wednesday 13 February 2013

IMPACT is pleased with a 38% increase in concerts with expected revenue of 120 million baht

Mr. Loy Joon How, General Manager of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. which manages and operates IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, said: “We see a growing number of IMPACT-held entertainment events and concerts.


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Lonely Road Warrior? Not So Much. Four Points by Sheraton Survey Reveals the Social Habits of Business Travelers

Today’s business travelers are surprisingly social on the road, according to a recent survey by Four Points by Sheraton, the “best for business” brand of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.


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Home2 Suites By Hilton Opens First Property In Alabama

Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning mid-tier, all-suite hotel brand designed for modern business travelers and extended-stay guests, announced the opening of its 14th U.S. hotel in Oxford, Ala. The Home2 Suites Oxford is the first property for the brand in the state. The first guest to check-in yesterday received a Home2 welcome basket.



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Taste Talavera Returns for Spring Series at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Taste Talavera     returns this spring with a series of specialty events at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, highlighting everything from spirits to fine Italian wines, as well as a famed California winemaker.




India Ministry of Tourism uploads two Sound and Light shows on you tube: First Tourism Authority in the World to do So

The entire 58 minute sound and light show at Red Fort, Delhi is now available for free viewing on You Tube. This has been done on the directions of Shri K Chiranjeevi, Union India Minister for Tourism . The Minister had last month directed that the audio tracks of all 23 sound and light shows funded by the Ministry of Tourism should be uploaded on the internet for free viewing throughout the world.


Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust announced as charity partner

London Stansted is delighted to announce that Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust will be the focus of the airport’s fundraising efforts for 2013 after being chosen by staff as its charity partner.



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Visa on Arrival Scheme Registers Twenty Four Percent Growth

The “ Visa on Arrival” (VOA) scheme of the government registered a growth of 24.4 % in January 2013 as compared to January 2012.A total number of 1,690 VoAs were issued last month as compared to 1,359 VoAs issued in January 2012. 


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SITA ENABLES SEAMLESS DATA LINK SERVICE FOR ATM IN UK-IRELAND FAB AIRSPACE

Aircraft flying into UK and Irish airspace are set to enjoy seamless data link service as they enter continental airspace from the North Atlantic and move across Western Europe.




Alaska Airlines Gifts 1 Million Frequent Flier Miles to Make-A-Wish Hawaii

To help grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions, Alaska Airlines is donating 1 million miles to Make-A-Wish® Hawaii. The airline also asked the community to help raise 1 million more miles.



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ANA Launches 3rd Season of 'Is Japan Cool?' Website Promoting Japan

ANA, Japan’s largest airline group, today announces that its popular “Is Japan Cool?” website is back for a third season. The interactive website showcases traditional Japanese culture and new trends, along with places to visit in the country.


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Avianca takes delivery of Sharklet equipped A320

Avianca, the Colombia-based airline, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 becoming the first Latin American carrier to take benefit of the new fuel-saving wing-tip devices. The A320, powered by CFM engines, was delivered in Toulouse, France.



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Union Pacific Announces Corporate Relations Appointments

Union Pacific Railroad today announced the following Corporate Relations appointments. Donna Kush will be promoted to vice president Public Affairs - Northern Region effective April 1, succeeding Joe Bateman. Kush currently serves as assistant vice president - Corporate Communications.



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JetBlue Airways Introduces Mobile Boarding Passes with Refreshed App

JetBlue Airways, the digitally-minded airline, makes traveling even easier with the introduction of mobile boarding. Customers in eight of the airline's largest cities can now download electronic boarding passes onto their cell phones using the newly re-launched version 2.0 of the JetBlue mobile app and save time and paper at check-in, security, and during the boarding process.


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Network Rail intoduces Leeds railway on the small screen

Ever looked out of your train window at the people in orange and wondered what they were doing out there? Or what your driver was thinking as the miles rolled by? Or how British Transport Police keep up the fight against cable thieves?


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Sunday 10 February 2013

Global Travel Industry celebrated the launch of online TV channel!

New industry online TV channel launched with an exclusive interview from Markly Wilson, Director of International Marketing, New York State Division of Tourism.



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World's First A380 Facility Fully Open for Business

Dubai, UAE – February 10, 2013 – Dubai Airports and Emirates today announced the successful completion of the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A380 and the world’s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at Dubai International.


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Remembrance event held for 2009 Victorian bushfires

Victorians marked the fourth anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires at a remembrance event at the Melbourne Museum today.


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Accessible tourism to grow in importance in the years to come

Millions of people around the world want to travel, have the time and money to do so but are forced to stay at home because of insufficient facilities. With improved accessibility, however,the €100 billion travel and tourism market for people with disabilities or physical restrictions could develop strongly, Lilian Müller, president of the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT), said at the 20th World Travel Monitor Forum.



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Medical tourism growing at annual growth rate of about 20% per year

Medical tourism should be seen as the ‘healing treatment’ segment of the overall health tourism market, while fitness and wellness holidays should be seen as the ‘prevention’ segment, Professor Helmut Wachowiak, of the International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef (IUBH), near Bonn, Germany, said at the Pisa forum.



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Russia travel market boomed but Italians and Spaniards stayed at home in 2012

In a period of widespread economic uncertainty and even turmoil in some countries, European source markets showed divergent travel patterns in 2012, IPK analyst Stephanie Grothe told Pisa forum.


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WITM-MITE 2013 to promote and further develop the Malaysian travel industry

The WITM-MITE (World Islamic Tourism Mart- Malaysia International Tourism Exchange) 2013 will be held from June 6 - 9 at PWTC (Putra World Trade Center), Kuala Lumpur. 



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BW OPENS FIRST HOTEL IN KAZAKHSTAN

Best Western International, the World’s Biggest Hotel Family®, continues its global expansion with the addition of the brand’s first hotel in Kazakhstan, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Atakent Park Hotel, in the country’s largest city, Almaty. 




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Medical tourism to grow strongly in coming years

Medical tourism would continue to grow strongly in the years ahead due to the driving forces already mentioned, predicts Professor Helmut Wachowiak, of the International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef (IUBH), near Bonn, Germany.


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Excessive Wellington Airport Profit Confirmed

Air New Zealand welcomes the Commerce Commission’s report on Wellington Airport today which has confirmed that WIAL earns excessive profit through an unreasonable charging regime.


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Southwest Operational Impact of Winter Storm - Update

Planners at both Southwest and AirTran have made adjustments to the operation of each airline as a winter storm continues to intensify across the upper mid-Atlantic region and New England. 


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