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  • Technology On The Rise At Cibtm

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Research conducted by Reed Travel Exhibitions has confirmed that 77% of buyer respondents who attended last year’s CIBTM (www.cibtm.com) confirmed that they regularly use social media as an events communication tool and 50% stated that they would begin implementing virtual …

  • Cibtm To Deliver Dedicated U.S. Pavilion To Meet Growing Demand From H

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Following on from post show research, which identified that the U.S. was one of the top destinations of interest, identified by Hosted Buyers attending CIBTM, (www.cibtm.com), the show has introduced a dedicated U.S. pavilion on the show floor, which will …

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  • Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Earns TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellenc

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Red Lion Hotels Corporation  is pleased to announce the Red Lion Hotel Anaheim has earned the prestigious 2013 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel website. This is the third year in a row that TripAdvisor has recognized …

  • Bombardier among Canada’s big defense and security players at CA

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Bombardier Aerospace announced that it will once again be exhibiting at CANSEC, Canada’s largest defense technology showcase. The show will be held at the Ernst & Young Centre in Ottawa on May 29 and May 30, 2013. Bombardier is a …

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Global Travel News

  • Statement from Fiat on article published by Bloomberg

    Published on : Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that according to some experts Fiat was considering shifting its headquarters to the United States. The claim, which is hardly new, was published by some Italian newspapers this morning and then again this afternoon by various news …

  • Viceroy Dubai Announced In The Most Sought After Destination In The UA

    Published on : Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Viceroy Hotel Group announces one of its most important portfolio additions to date with the 2017 opening of Viceroy Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The $1 billion dollar endeavor marks the company’s first venture into Dubai and its second in the United …

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Local/Regional

    EUROPE

  • Applications Invited For Annual London City Airport Student Bursary

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Young people in east London hoping to go to university in September but worried about how they’ll fund their studies can apply for a grant from London City Airport. The University Prize Scheme is now in its ninth year and …

  • Red Carnation Hotels captures Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    The five-star luxury hotel Ashford Castle in the west of Ireland have been acquired by Red Carnation Hotels.   Red Carnation Hotels is an award-winning collection of five and four star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Florida, …

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    AMERICA

  • The American Queen Steamboat Company announce partnership with Nationa

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    The American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of the U.S.-flagged American Queen and the newly announced American Empress, announce a partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation that will help preserve American heritage, culture and promote National Treasures. …

  • BUQUEBUS and CTS Auto S.A launches first pure-electric buses in Urugua

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    BUQUEBUS and CTS Auto S.A. in partnership with Chinese automaker, BYD Ltd unveiled the first 12 meter rapid transit bus powered 100% by electricity in Uruguay and the region today.   The ceremony was the culmination of an Electric Bus …

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    MIDDLE EAST

  • Etihad Airways recruits airberlin pilots

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has plans to recruit more than 50 pilots from its partner airline, airberlin.   The move comes as airberlin, Germany’s second largest carrier, continues to work through its Turbine business …

  • Emirates to enhance capacity on Colombo route

    Published on : Friday, May 24, 2013

    Emirates has confirmed it will increase capacity on its services to Colombo from June 30th, with the addition of three more flights per week.     The addition of three more services, which will operate between Dubai and Colombo on …

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    ASIA

  • W Singapore – Sentosa Cove electrified the Audi Fashion Festival

    Published on : Friday, May 24, 2013

    No stranger to the fashion world, W Singapore Artistic Director Mr Has delivered a haute playlist to compliment the drinks and vibe of the bed nightclub. Continuously at the forefront of Fashion, Music and Design, W Hotels Worldwide has sound …

  • EVA Air relies on Lufthansa Systems for scheduling

    Published on : Friday, May 24, 2013

    Lufthansa Systems has declared that the Taiwanese airline EVA Air will use IT solutions from Lufthansa Systems for its scheduling and codeshare management. The airline has signed a 10-year contract for the use of NetLine/Sched for scheduling and SchedConnect for …

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TRAVEL INDUSTRY NEWS

    AIRLINE NEWS

  • Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn host President’s Trophy Air Race

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    The oldest air race in the world has come to the Southern Cape – and Mossel Bay’s tourism industry is strongly represented in the field of about 85 crews from around the country.   The 2013 President’s Trophy Air Race …

  • London Gatwick steps into summer for May getaway

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    London Gatwick is getting into the summer spirit as it prepares to give passengers a sunny welcome and slick send-off over the May bank holiday weekend and half term. Families are getting ready to make the most of the half …

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    CRUISE NEWS

  • Royal Caribbean International Announces First Quantum of the Seas Crui

    Published on : Sunday, May 26, 2013

    The quantum of the Seas, the new class of Royal Caribbean International Quantum promises groundbreaking firsts in the cruise industry, and the largest and most modern cabins of its entire fleet. Now, the innovative cruise brand released their first 18 …

  • The American Queen Steamboat Company announce partnership with Nationa

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    The American Queen Steamboat Company, owner and operator of the U.S.-flagged American Queen and the newly announced American Empress, announce a partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation that will help preserve American heritage, culture and promote National Treasures. …

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    HOTEL NEWS

  • Viceroy Dubai Announced In The Most Sought After Destination In The UA

    Published on : Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Viceroy Hotel Group announces one of its most important portfolio additions to date with the 2017 opening of Viceroy Dubai, Palm Jumeirah. The $1 billion dollar endeavor marks the company’s first venture into Dubai and its second in the United …

  • Borgata Hotel casino & Spa Announces Mur.Mur Grand Reopening

    Published on : Sunday, May 26, 2013

    Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced today the unveiling of a fresh new look to Atlantic City’s premier nightclub, mur.mur. The redesigned concept, which will be revealed on Saturday, May 18, with music by resident Borgata DJ and Atlantic City …

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    TOURISM NEWS

  • Shop and dine Las Vegas launches at International Pow Wow

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Anderson Retail Tourism Marketing, recently announced the upcoming launch of Shop and dine Las Vegas, a cooperative tourism program and innovative commissionable package. Research continues to show that shopping and dining are the top two activities of all travelers, especially …

  • 17th century Guard returns to Valletta

    Published on : Saturday, May 25, 2013

    Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna today displayed its new 17th century Guard for the first time at the De Valette Square in Valletta.   This guard consists of a horse-mounted and foot soldier element depicting the soldiers of the Order of St …

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IN CONVERSATION WITH

Our correspondent recently had the opportunity to interview Karen Bolinger, the Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne Convention Bureau, at AIME, Melbourne in Australia. One of the most dynamic dignitaries out there, Karen talks about the implemented strategies of the Bureau, growing trend of Social Media, importance of face-to-face meetings and much more.

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TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADERS

Kerrin Macphie
Director of Sales at ACC Liverpool

Carina Bauer
CEO of the IMEX Group

Mr. Simon Press
Reed Travel Exhibitions Director, World Travel Market

Chris Doyle
Executive Director-Europe of Adventure Travel Trade Association

Carol Wallace

(CEO & President of San Diego Convention Centre)

Mr. David Ruetz (Head of ITB Berlin)

Tom Noonan (President and CEO, Visit Baltimore)

Dr. Christian Göke (COO of Messe Berlin)

Ms Kazuko Toda (Director, Convention Marketing Department of TCVB)

Mr. Subhash Goyal (President, IATO)

Nino Gruettke (Executive Director – ITB Asia)

Joe Mclnerney, (American Hospitality and Lodging Association President)

Michael W. McCormick (Executive Director and COO of GBTA )

Mr. Craig Moyes, Portfolio Director, AIBTM Global Events Portfolio Reed Travel

Ms. Lois Hall
(Exhibition Director of GIBTM)

Karen Bolinger (The Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Convention Bureau)

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