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  • Pastry chef Chee Leong makes Singapore proud

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Orchard Hotel Singapore’s Pastry Chef Ng Chee Leong has represented Singapore to win the Gold Medal at Oceanafest 2013 held in Australia recently.  He has done it again, this time Chef Chee Leong has been nominated by the students at …

  • Four IMEX Academy Awards plus JMIC Unity Award, Site Master Motivator

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Eight different awards were made to various high-achieving global meetings industry professionals last night at the 11th IMEX Gala Dinner, which was held at the Marriott Hotel Platinum Ballroom, Frankfurt.   Following IMEX Group Managing Director, Paul Flackett’s, traditional roll …

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  • TAT Highlights Thainess, Culture and Music at 14th Thai Tourism Festiv

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Thousands of Japanese participated in the fun-filled Thai Tourism Festival organised in Tokyo between 11-12 May, auguring well for the future growth potential of Japanese visitor arrivals in 2013.   Ms. Pensuda Prai-aram, Chairperson of the TAT Board of Directors …

  • Sabre and United Airlines sign new distribution and merchandising agre

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Global travel technology company Sabre announced today it has signed a new, long-term, full content agreement with United Airlines. Sabre and the airline plan to work together to make United’s material ancillary products and services, including its Economy Plus seats, …

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Global Travel News

  • Omni Amelia Island Plantation Named No. 1 Tennis Camp in the United St

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Omni Amelia Island Plantation reigns supreme after the award-winning resort received acclaims as the “No. 1 Tennis Camp in the United States” and the “No. 2 Tennis Camp in the World” from Tennis Resorts Online – the web’s leading source …

  • Candlewood Suites Atlanta West Hotel Opens Just off Key I-20 Interstat

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    InterContinental Hotels Groupone of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces the opening of the new Candlewood Suites® Atlanta West I-20 hotel, offering a home-like experience in a convenient suburban setting, just 14 miles from downtown and off Interstate 20. “We’re …

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  • Preferred hotels & resorts showcases summer’s best all-amer

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Believing that nothing captures the excitement of the season quite like an all-American summer vacation, Preferred Hotels® & Resorts introduces four getaways that showcase some of the country’s most entertaining events and attractions. From quirky roadside attractions to traditional New …

  • Hyatt Completes Takeover of Four Iconic French Hotels

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the rebranding of four hotels in France, creating Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez, Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Mediterranée and Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile. The fourth hotel, now branded as Hotel du Louvre, a …

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Local/Regional

    EUROPE

  • Flybe announces selling arrival and departure slots at London Gatwick

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Flybe confirmed to the London Stock Exchange today at 0700 that it has sold its arrival and departure slots at London Gatwick airport, thus bringing to an end Flybe’s 22 year record of providing high-frequency air services from the UK …

  • Aegean Airlines connects Manchester Airport and Athens International

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Aegean Airlines launch a direct service between Manchester Airport and Athens International this Saturday with bi-weekly flights, on Saturdays and Mondays.The flights will be operated using brand new Airbus A320 168-seat aircraft, in dual class configuration providing a full service …

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    AMERICA

  • U.S. Travel Applauds Measures to Boost U.S. Growth; Urges Careful Cons

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, released the following statement applauding members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for passing last night S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, which included important …

  • Americans plan to spend more on travel this summer

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    The weather is getting warmer and school is winding down, and according to a recent survey released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, the majority (78%) of Americans propose a summer vacation. Vacation often comes with a hefty price tag, especially …

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    MIDDLE EAST

  • Emirates to Increase Flights to Colombo from 30th June

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, will increase capacity on its services to Colombo from 30th June 2013, with the addition of three more flights per week, the airline announced today.   The addition of three more services, …

  • Qatar Airways Cargo has welcomed three new Airbus A330-200F freighter

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Qatar Airways Cargo continues to expand operations.Qatar Airways Cargo has welcomed three new Airbus A330-200F freighter to its fleet of seven aircraft.The new A330’s have replaced three Airbus A300 freighters that the airline has phased out of the fleet to …

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    ASIA

  • THAI Popular at 14 th Thai Festival in Yoyogi, Tokyo, Japan

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Thai Airways International (THAI) recently attracted more than 300,000 visitors at the 14 th Annual Thai Festival, at the two-day event held from 11-12 May at Yoyogi Koen Park in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event was organized by the Royal Thai …

  • THAI-Standard Chartered Bank Celebrate a Decade of Collaboration

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) Pcl, recently celebrated a decade of collaboration and achievement between the two companies, providing financial services to THAI as follows: Export Credit Financing , Aircraft Operating Lease, Term …

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    AIRLINE NEWS

  • THAI Popular at 14 th Thai Festival in Yoyogi, Tokyo, Japan

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Thai Airways International (THAI) recently attracted more than 300,000 visitors at the 14 th Annual Thai Festival, at the two-day event held from 11-12 May at Yoyogi Koen Park in Shibuya, Tokyo. The event was organized by the Royal Thai …

  • THAI-Standard Chartered Bank Celebrate a Decade of Collaboration

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) Pcl, recently celebrated a decade of collaboration and achievement between the two companies, providing financial services to THAI as follows: Export Credit Financing , Aircraft Operating Lease, Term …

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    CRUISE NEWS

  • Cruise Industry Adopts Passenger Bill of Rights

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that its Board of Directors approved the adoption of a “Cruise Industry Passenger Bill of Rights” detailing CLIA members’ commitment to the safety, comfort and care of guests in a number of important …

  • 8 Blissful Bites of Brazil with Crystal Cruises

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    With 11 Brazilian ports on its fall cruise calendar, luxe Crystal Cruises has set dozens of cool ways to explore the country’s hot culture, culinary arts, and landscape.   Sugar Loaf, samba, and snorkeling may be most famous, but guests …

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    HOTEL NEWS

  • Omni Amelia Island Plantation Named No. 1 Tennis Camp in the United St

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Omni Amelia Island Plantation reigns supreme after the award-winning resort received acclaims as the “No. 1 Tennis Camp in the United States” and the “No. 2 Tennis Camp in the World” from Tennis Resorts Online – the web’s leading source …

  • Candlewood Suites Atlanta West Hotel Opens Just off Key I-20 Interstat

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    InterContinental Hotels Groupone of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces the opening of the new Candlewood Suites® Atlanta West I-20 hotel, offering a home-like experience in a convenient suburban setting, just 14 miles from downtown and off Interstate 20. “We’re …

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    TOURISM NEWS

  • Jersey Innovation Fund: Chairman required for new independent Bo

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Economic Development has started a recruitment campaign for the chairman of an independent board that will oversee the Jersey Innovation Fund. The Government’s commitment to this initiative was recently confirmed when the States approved an initial capital injection of £5 …

  • Belgium to host most starred gastronomic happening in the world.

    Published on : Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Come and experience the most starred gastronomic happening in the world,CULINARIA 2013 in his “Pure Street” version from May 29th to June 2nd in Belgium. In its 5th edition, Culinaria defies its own concept and offers visitors an unique dining experience in …

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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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