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2006 Loss Forecast Drops to US$1.7 Billion - Efficiency and Robust Revenue Environment
(Tokyo) The International Air Transport Association announced a revised forecast for 2006 industry losses. It is estimated that airlines will lose US$1.7 billion, with a fuel bill of US$115 billion calculated for an average oil price of US$68 per barrel (Brent). Read more.
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Record High Load Factors Continue - Slow Down in the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for the first seven months of the year showing growth of 6.4% for passenger traffic and 5.3% for freight over the same period last year. The average load factor for the period was 76%. Read more.
OLYMPIC AIRLINES is operating a new service to KALYMNOS (JKL) since 9 August 2006 with A/C type DASH 8-100Q (37seats) and ATR 42 (50seats). Download timetable.
Embraer Sells 50 ERJ 145 and 50 Embraer 190 Jets to HNA Group
Deliveries of Both Models to Begin in 2007
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Embraer today (NYSE:ERJ) announces the sale of 50 ERJ 145s and 50 EMBRAER 190s to HNA Group, the fourth largest airline company in China. The deal marks the first contract involving an E-Jet in mainland China. The total value of the firm aircraft at list price is US$ 2.7 billion.
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VLM Airlines double le nombre de vols entre Amsterdam et London City, passant de 6 à 12 vols quotidiens
Anvers, le 31 août 2006 – A partir du lundi 18 septembre, VLM Airlines assurera 12 vols quotidiens en semaine entre l’aéroport Schiphol d’Amsterdam et le London City Airport, ainsi que 3 vols le dimanche et 1 le samedi. En savoir plus.
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Starting 31 August At Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Air France US Flights To Be Concentrated At Terminal 2E Causing Other Flights To Be Transferred To Other Terminals
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Air France has announced that, as from Thursday 31 August onwards, Air France flights bound for the United States will leave from Terminal E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle 2 (*), except for flights to Detroit and Cincinnati. Read more.
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airBaltic launches Zürich - Riga
The airline airBaltic will launch direct flights from the Swiss city of Zürich to Riga on the 29th of October.
There will be 3 weekly flights - on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
On Thursdays the airBaltic flights will leave Zürich at 15.10 in the afternoon and arrive in Riga at 18.30.
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On Saturdays airBaltic will depart from Zürich at 15.50 and arrive in Riga at 19.10.
On Sundays airBaltic will operate morning flights, departure from Zürich at 08.25 with an arrival in Riga at 11.50.
A one-way ticket Zürich - Riga will cost from 81 CHF (52 EUR) including taxes, and a one-way ticket Riga - Zürich will cost from 63 CHF or 41 EUR.
The flights will be operated by Boeing 737-500 aircraft.
Avianca : New Colombia Connection
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Avianca of Colombia have announced a new connection to their South American hub at Bogota Airport with direct flights from Barcelona and special prices for UK passengers using British Airways connections for their flights to Spain.
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oneworld's new-style website makes it easier to check flight schedules and view the 600 destinations it serves
29 August 2006 -- oneworld®, the leading quality global airline alliance, has unveiled a new-style, more user-friendly website, making it easier to check flight schedules across its unrivalled global network and see where its member airlines fly. Read more.
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China Southern Airlines
French Fashion Designer Stephane Soh Unveils Boffo New Airline Look
GUANGZHOU, China, August 28, 2006 - China Southern Airlines - www.cs-air.com/en - with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China is pleased to unveil a chic new collection of Flight Attendant uniforms that would turn heads from the catwalk of any Paris or New York fashion show. Read more. |
Comair crashes in Kentucky
Monday, August 28, 2006 -- Tragedy death for 49 people, who travelled with Delta Airlines `s regional carrier, Comair on Sunday morning in Lexington, Kentucky. Only one passenger survived, but is in a critical condition. According to information, the plane tried to take off on a runway, which was too short. Flight 5191 was a 52 seat Bombardier Canadair CRJ 200 jet, which was to fly from Lexington in Kentucky to Altlanta in Georgia, and was carrying 47 passengers and three crew on board. The commuter flight was en route from Blue Grass Airport to Atlanta`s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Laura Brown told CNN.
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Contrat majeur avec Iberia à Rome, Milan et Venise
Bruxelles, le 28 août 2006 - Aviapartner Handling annonce la signature d'un contrat majeur avec Iberia pour la fourniture de services d'assistance au sol à Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Malpensa, Milan-Linate et Venise. En savoir plus.
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KLM Appointments
AMSTELVEEN, August 25, 2006 - Effective September 1, 2006, Mr. A.R. (Arend) de Jong is appointed Senior Vice President Marketing & Network within the Joint Cargo Management Committee of Air France - KLM Cargo. |
In assuming this position, Mr. De Jong succeeds Mr. A.A. (Bram) Gräber, who will be taking over the position of Senior Vice President KLM Benelux.
With effect from the same date, Mr. P.J.T. (Pieter) Elbers is appointed Senior Vice President Network at KLM, succeeding Mr. De Jong. Mr. Elbers currently holds the position of Vice President Network Planning.
KLM Adjusts Netherlands Antilles And Aruba Product And Services In Response To Market Developments
AMSTELVEEN, August 30, 2006 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is to adjust its product and services between Amsterdam and the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba over the coming year in response to changing market conditions. From summer 2007, all flights to the Antilles and Aruba will be carried out using MD-11 equipment. The MD-11 fleet will be radically modernized in the coming months. This will bring the MD-11 product in line with the World Business Class and Economy Class standards already provided on KLM's new Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleet. Read more.
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AVIAREPS office in the USA has moved
The airline representative has changed the USA headquarter from Miami to New York
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August 25, 2006 -- AVIAREPS has moved its USA office from Miami to New York. The rooms in downtown Manhattan will be the new headquarter of the airline representative for the United States.
The office in Miami will continue to serve and manage the southern part of America where AVIAREPS has seven offices from Argentina to Mexico. The reason for the expansion of the locations in the USA was a missing presence in the commercial capital of America, which is of great importance for many companies. Read more.
Airport of Halifax new client of AVIAREPS
The representation company is new General Sales Agent for the Benelux markets
August 30, 2006 -- AVIAREPS’ portfolio of airports grows to three: the company now represents the airport of Halifax in Nova Scotia/Canada in the Benelux markets. Responsible for all sales and marketing activities is General Manager of AVIAREPS in Benelux, Xander Scheffel. AVIAREPS already represents the airport of Cologne Bonn in Russia and the CIS markets as well as Munich Airport in Canada and USA.
With approximately three million passengers per year the airport of Halifax is one of the leading in Canada and is known as the gateway to the country’s Atlantic region. All major U.S. and Canadian carriers serve the airport and many airlines offer seasonal flights to Europe in summer.
City airport Stockholm-Bromma verkozen tot beste luchthaven
Brussel, 25 augustus 2006 - De stadsluchthaven Stockholm Bromma werd verkozen tot beste Zweedse luchthaven door het comité van « Business Travel Awards ». Deze onderscheiding bevestigt het groeiend succes van de luchthaven die zich op 10 minuten van het centrum van de bruisende Zweedse hoofdstad bevindt. In vergelijking met 2005 steeg het aantal boekingen naar Stockholm met 30%. SN Brussels Airlines zet drie keer per dag koers naar deze bestemming. Lees meer.
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Royal Caribbean Announces Purchase Of Pulmantur S.A.
MIAMI - August 31, 2006 - In a move to further expand its European and Latin American operations, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced its agreement to purchase Pullmantur S.A., a Madrid-based cruise and tour operator. Royal Caribbean expects the acquisition to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2006, subject to regulatory approvals. Read more. |
Holland America Line Explores Europe With Five Ships and 46 Itineraries in 2007
82 Cruises Visit 136 Ports Including 13 Maiden Port Calls
SEATTLE, Aug. 30 -- 2007 will mark the longest European cruise season in recent history for Holland America Line with sailings over the course of nine months. A fleet of five ships will embark on one third more sailings next year with 46 different itineraries. Sailings to Europe begin March 12 and run through November 3, 2007 and range from 10- to 56-days. With 136 ports of call in Europe, including 13 new maiden ports -- guests may choose from a total of 82 cruise departure dates. Read more.
Carnival Cruise Lines To Deploy Second Ship To New Orleans In August 2007
Only Cruise Line To Base Two Ships in New Orleans Year-Round
MIAMI, Aug. -- Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest and most popular cruise line, will build upon its distinction as New Orleans' number one cruise operator when it deploys a second year-round ship to New Orleans, the 2,758-passenger Carnival Triumph, in August 2007.
Carnival will be the only cruise line to operate year-round from New Orleans and, with the deployment of the line's 2,056-passenger Fantasy to New Orleans in October, will now offer four-, five- and seven-day cruise to the most attractive destinations in the western Caribbean.
Autumn festivals in Riga
(2006-08-30)
Autumn in Riga is rich with colour and culture, the most popular festivals being within the sphere of music, film and harvest.
The most notable music festivals are The Sacred Music Festival until the 11th of September and the Arena New Music Festival from the 17th to the 22nd of October
There will be not only one, but two film festivals in September. The Baltic Pearl from the 2nd to the 12th of September and Arsenals from the 16th to the 24th.
The Harvest Festival – Market takes place throughout old town on the 30th of September.
For more information, please, click here to come to the Event Calendar at the website of Inspiration Riga – Riga Convention Bureau.
Middlesbrough's New Art Gallery
The North East eagerly awaits the opening of a major new art gallery in November 2006. Middlesbrough’s outstanding collections of fine art, jewellery and ceramics are due to be rehoused in the £19.2 million Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima). These include over a thousand paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture by internationally famous modern artists like Ben Nicholson, L S Lowry, Stanley Spencer and David Hockney. Mima will also host an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions representing aspects of art from 1900 onwards. The iconic glass-walled building designed by Erick van Egeraat Associated Architects stands in the town centre between the Carnegie Library and the Victorian town hall. It presides over a newly created public space of lawns and water-jet fountains said to be the largest civic square in Europe. Website: www.mima.uk.com. For more information, tel: 01642 803434, or e-mail mima@middlesbrough.gov.uk.
Bathtime At Last !
The long-awaited Thermae Bath Spa now has a firm opening date – August 7. Britain’s only natural thermal spa in the centre of Bath is a 21st-century recreation of the waters originally exploited by the Romans in the first century AD. Bath was made fashionable by royal patronage from Elizabethan times onwards, reaching its heyday in the late 18th century when the likes of Beau Nash and Jane Austen flocked to the Pump Room. Taking advantage of the 1.2 million litres of water that gush daily from three underground springs at a temperature of 40°C, the revitalised spa is expected to make a huge contribution to Bath’s importance as a tourist destination. Read more.
Tourists Routes For Wine Fans
The German Wine Road is the oldest of its kind, but many regional wine routes crisscross the country between the North Sea and the Alps. For example, the Baden Wine Road runs about 120 miles along the western edge of the Black Forest from Baden-Baden to Weil am Rhein near the Swiss border.
Along the way, travellers pass vineyards of the Ortenau, the Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg, the Breisgau and Markgräflerland. The Hessen Apple-wine Road begins in Frankfurt's convivial Sachsenhausen quarter and ends in picturesque Steinheim. Visitors can enjoy plenty of the "Stöffche" - as apple wine is lovingly called by the locals - in the original pubs and wine gardens along the route. The route is divided into six regional stretches; maps are available in each member community.
The Saxon Wine Road from Pirna to Diesbar-Seusslitz is one of the most important tourist roads in the state. Wine fans can find information in a handy brochure about wine production in Saxony and wine-specific tourist packages. The latter are found under sections such as "Wine and Art,"
"Wine and Handicrafts" and "Wine and Porcelain." The Saale-Unstrut Wine Road encompasses
a landscape influenced by vineyards for 1,000 years. Supraregional hiking and cycling paths as well as the Burgenland Railway run at times parallel to the wine road and offer wine fans the opportunity to get to know the land and its people. On 23 September in Freyburg, guests of the region can enjoy the sparkling "Federweisser" (new wine) from the Saale-Unstrut with tasty onion tart and crispy suckling pig cooked in a wood-burning stove.
Information:
http://www.deutsche-weinstrassen.de,
http://www.deutschland-tourismus.de
Hamburg's Guide Service
Hamburg visitors can hire their personal guide from Hamburg Tourismus GmbH to introduce the city individually and competently. A two-hour walking tour in German for a group with a maximum of 20 participants costs 92.80 Euro. Tours available in 15 foreign languages cost from 104.40Euro.
Information:
Hamburg Tourismus GmbH, Postfach 102249, 20015 Hamburg, Tel. +49(0)40/30051300, Fax 30051333, mailto: info@hamburg-tourism.de, http://www.hamburg-tourism.de
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Hump Ridge Track, Nieuw Zeeland
'Wandeling' per helikopter
Voor wandelaars met gebrek aan tijd of conditie is in Nieuw-Zeeland een even simpele als avontuurlijke oplossing gevonden: stap in de helikopter! Zo kun je op een bijzondere manier genieten van de Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track, een spectaculaire wandelroute in het Fiordland National Park, in het zuidwesten van het Zuidereiland. Lees meer.
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Isle Of Man Golf Tournament
In September 2006, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Autumn Golf Classic makes its debut appearance on the island’s already well-endowed golfing scene. The Isle of Man has no fewer than eight top-quality 18-hole courses. This prestigious new tournament gives players a chance to experience three of them (Mount Murray, Peel and Ramsay) over a three-day period. The competition is open to both men and women who belong to an affiliated club and hold an authorized handicap. Travel packages can be arranged through Steam Packet Holidays. Website: www.isleofmangolf.com.
Southampton Boat Show
Europe’s most spectacular boat show takes place September 15-24 in 2006. Over 900 craft will be on view at Southampton’s Mayflower Park on the Western Esplanade, over 350 of them afloat. During the ten-day event the site will be transformed into a scene from Treasure Island with tall ships and pirates galore. Beach activities and a steel band are part of the action, along with an RNLI sea rescue demonstration and a chance of an America’s Cup experience. Website: www.southamptonboatshow.co.uk.
Manchester International Festival 2007
Manchester is gearing itself up for a banquet of original artistic work next summer. This ambitious international festival is believed to be the first of its kind in the world. Drawing on the city’s leading role as a centre of excellence in music, the Festival will premier new works by established and up-and-coming musicians. Website: www.manchesterinternationalfestival.com.
Liverpool Celebrates
As 2008’s prospective European City of Culture with an 800th birthday next year, Liverpool will be partying hard for the foreseeable future. In fact, it plans to be the world’s party capital in 2007. A four-day extravaganza of pageantry and street entertainment is planned over the August Bank Holiday next year to celebrate the granting of the city’s first charter in 1207. This will culminate in what is billed as Europe’s largest firework display to be launched from several landmark buildings. Over 300 events are planned across Merseyside to mark the city’s development from a modest fishing community to one of the world’s most significant ports. Projects will focus on the city’s achievements in medicine and transport, and of course its best-known export – Beatlemania. A key theme in the festivities will be the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, and the inauguration of a new museum on slavery next August. One of its leading art galleries, Tate Liverpool, will host a series of landmark exhibitions over the next few months. The 4th Liverpool Biennial festival of contemporary visual art (International 06) showcases exciting new artists from around the world, some exhibiting for the first time in the UK. Website: www.tate.org.uk.
Picasso in Albertina Wenen.
Pablo Picasso is te gast in de Albertina in Wenen vanaf 22 september. Tot 7 januari 2007 kun je er liefst 200 werken van de beroemde Spaanse kunstenaar bewonderen. Het zijn werken die hij maakte in de laatste twaalf jaar van zijn leven. Hij realiseerde ze in zijn villa in Zuid-Frankrijk en schilderde er tegen een waanzinnig tempo. Hij bracht er de zelfdiscipline op elke dag een aantal uren te schilderen, mede uit angst dat hij zijn scherpzinnigheid van geest zou verliezen mocht hij niet actief bezig blijven. Zijn liefste motieven komen hierbij aan bod zoals liefdesscènes, mantel- en degentaferelen, zelfportretten. Dagelijks van 10 tot 18 u. Op woensdag nocturne tot 21 u. www.albertina.at
Operavoorstellingen in Weense bar.
Een uniek concept biedt de leuke Weense bar “La Divina”, in de eerste wijk in de Hanuschgasse 3. Je waant er je meteen in de loge van de Weense Staatsopera en kunt er bij een cocktail of een heerlijk drankje genieten van een operavoorstelling op een groot flatscreen. Een uitstekende oplossing voor wie er niet in slaagde kaartjes voor de Staatoper te verkrijgen. Die kan diezelfde avond genieten op het scherm van de voorstelling die in de opera plaatsvindt. Zowel opera-uitvoeringen, jazz en ballet komen er aan bod. Op donderdag kun je er genieten van livemuziek als jonge talenten er optreden. Bovendien kun je in deze bar ook uitstekend tafelen. www.ladivina.at
Bellini, Giorgione en Titiaan in Wenen.
Dit najaar vindt een grote kunsttentoonstelling plaats in het Kunsthistorisch Museum te Wenen. Hierbij staat de Venetiaanse schilderkunst uit de periode 1500 tot 1530 centraal met de beroemde grootmeesters Bellini en zijn leerlingen Giorgione en Titiaan op de affiche. Deze tentoonstelling opent op 17 oktober de deuren en duurt tot 7 januari. Een 50-tal werken van deze drie vermaarde kunstschilders staan er tentoon. De thema's: mannelijke en vrouwelijke portretten, mythes, allegorieën en religieuze werken. Dinsdag tot zondag van 10 tot 18 u. (donderdag nocturne tot 21 u. en maandag gesloten). Info: www.khm.at
Almabtrieb in Gosau.
Pure romantiek kun je genieten van 14 tot 17 september in Gosau aan het Dachsteinmassief in Salzkammergut. Dan keert het vee terug van de alpenweide en breekt een heerlijke wandelperiode aan. Tijdens een tocht met een gids verneem je alles over het leven van de herders op de alpenweide. De terugkeer van het vee is er een erg kleurrijke belevenis. Drie overnachtingen in een van de 36 wandelvriendelijke verblijven kunnen reeds vanaf 101 euro per persoon. Info: www.wanderfreunde-dachstein.at
Le "Bulmers International Comedy Festival" à Dublin
L'un des festivals du rire les plus célèbres du monde, le "Bulmers International Comedy Festival" se déroule en Irlande. Ce festival en est, cette année, à sa troisième édition et se déroulera du 4 au 30 septembre 2006 dans et autour de Dublin. Au programme, quelques grands noms de renommée mondiale parmi lesquels Ricky Gervais, Denis Leary, Dylan Moran, Jimeoin, Lee Evans et Bill Bailey. Grâce à leur présence, le festival promet d'être encore plus fréquenté que les années précédentes.
Pour de plus amples informations sur le "Bulmers International Comedy Festival", rendez-vous sur www.bulmerscomedy.ie.
Pour de plus amples informations sur l'Irlande, vous pouvez contacter Tourism Ireland au 02/ 275 01 71, envoyer un mail info.be@tourismireland.com ou visiter le site www.discoverireland.com.
De l'autre côté des montagnes, il y a des reines dont les couronnes sont des colliers
La nouvelle E-Letter VALLEE D’AOSTE vient d’arriver, avec des idees, des suggestions et des offres.
Pour la voir, il vous suffit de cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous.
http://www.valaoste.com/eletter/com/eletter.php?param=SEPTEMBRE-2006
Danube Travel Board in on the ground floor of actb 2007
A date for your diary: January 28-30, 2007
The Danube Tourism Commission will take part in the new actb—austrian and central european travel business—which replaces the atb (austrian travel business). The new event will include a number of countries from the region: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia. Read more.
MIT -- Bolsa Mexicana de Inversion Turistica 2006
Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) will be a featured speaker during the session: The Global Travel and Tourism Outlook, and How Mexico Measures Up. BMIT, Mexico's key tourism and finance investment forum, will be held September 6-7, 2006, at the Camino Real Hotel in Mexico City.
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Hotel Dormylle in Mill : 50ste lidhotel bij Hampshire Hospitality & Leisure
Hilversum, augustus 2006 - Hampshire Hospitality & Leisure is er trots op dat Hotel Dormylle in Mill het vijftigste lidhotel is geworden. Binnen de formule van het unieke samenwerkingsverband van bijzondere hotels is het Oost-Brabantse hotel als Hampshire Inn - Dormylle toegetreden. |
Deze gebeurtenis is extra speciaal omdat de komst van het vijftigste lidhotel samenvalt met het vijfjarig bestaan van Hampshire Hospitality & Leisure dit jaar. Lees meer.
Common classification for Baltic and Scandinavian hotels
The Baltic and Scandinavian hotel and restaurant associations have decided to introduce a common classification system.
The decision implies that there will be the same number of minimum criteria for 1 – 5 star hotels in Latvia, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania and Sweden. Hotels in Island, Greenland, Faroe islands and the Aland islands that have been awarded stars will also be included in the joint system.
The minimum criteria relate to the level of equipment, comfort and service at each of the five star categories. Consequently, the hotel guest will be ensured a common level of quality in all these Northern European countries regardless of the hotel where he or she stays.
For more information, please, contact the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Latvia: info@hotel.lv
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Verwenoord aan noordzeekust
Vlielands Strandhotel Seeduyn na vebouwing groter en luxer
Amsterdam, augustus 2006 - Het fraaie Golden Tulip Resort Strandhotel Seeduyn op Vlieland, dat behoort tot de WestCord Hotels, is omgetoverd tot een nog aangenamer verwenoord aan de .
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Noordzeekust dan het al was. Niet alleen zijn er vijf riante hotelkamers, vier appartementen en een suite bijgekomen, het hotel is ook uitgebreid met een rustgevende lounge en een 'private dining' ruimte. Lees meer
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Meetlat hoog: 15% verzoeken gehonoreerd
Stormloop hotelaanvragen lidmaatschap Worldhotels
Amsterdam/Den Haag, 29 augustus 2006 -- In de periode januari tot en met juni 2006 zijn er 327 lidmaatschapaanvragen van hoteliers bij Worldhotels binnengekomen. Nog nooit in het 36-jarig bestaan van de hotelketen Worldhotels zijn er in een dergelijke korte periode zoveel verzoeken van hotels ingediend om lid te mogen worden. Lees meer.
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Four Points by Sheraton Makes Its Debut in Beijing with Signing of Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian; Starwood Continues Rapid Expansion in China with 28 New Hotels Under Construction
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. --Aug. 28, 2006--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) continues its aggressive expansion momentum in China with the signing of its first Four Points by Sheraton hotel in the capital city of China, Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian. The new Four Points by Sheraton property is scheduled to open in July 2009 and will be owned by the Beijing Yongtai Real Estate Development Ltd and managed by Starwood Hotels under a long-term management contract. Read more.
Hotel Indigo Plans First Hotel For downtown Columbus, Ind.
$8 million property will be part of major revitalization project
ATLANTA (Aug. 28, 2006) -- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today plans for its first Hotel Indigo® in Columbus, Ind., (USA) scheduled to break ground this quarter and open by fourth quarter of 2007. The Hotel Indigo Columbus will also represent downtown's first hotel. Read more.
Kurt J. Wachtveitel to Receive the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award
HONG KONG: Hosts of the 17th annual Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) have announced that Kurt J. Wachtveitel, general manager of The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, will receive the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award at the event, scheduled for 11-13 October 2006 at the InterContinental Hong Kong.
Wachtveitl has been general manager of The Oriental, Bangkok for 39 years. He is a graduate of the Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland and studied philosophy at the University of Madrid. Wachtveitl’s desire to assist young Thai citizens in the hotel industry resulted in the launch of The Oriental Hotel Apprenticeship Programme (OHAP) in October 1990.
Flamingo Las Vegas Introduces Stylish New Rooms
Flamingo Las Vegas Announces Initial Phase of State-of-the-art Room Renovation
Las Vegas, Nev.—The famous Flamingo Las Vegas has commenced an extensive room renovation that offers elevated accommodations with modern décor and technologically advanced amenities. The overall guest experience will be enhanced through this hip take on classic Flamingo style, with sleek new designs that feature sophisticated entertainment systems and MP3 player docking stations. Read more.
Westin Announces Its First Westin Property In New Zealand - The Westin Auckland, Lighter Quay
29 Aug 06 -- Westin Brand Continues Its Expansion In Asia Pacific – Hotel set to open on the waterfront of Auckland’s central business district in 2007
Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced today that Auckland’s prestigious waterfront precinct will become home to a 173 room Westin hotel – the first time the Westin brand has entered the New Zealand market.
It will be New Zealand’s first purpose built five star hotel and promises to become a new Auckland icon. Due to open by mid 2007, The Westin Auckland will be the fourth Westin property in the Pacific region, joining the renowned Westin’s in Melbourne, Sydney and recently opened resort and spa on Denarau Island, Fiji.
Een verrassend weekendje Porto gekoppeld aan een
ontspannen verblijf in het moderne Sheraton Porto Hotel en Spa
Porto is niet meteen een voor de hand liggende bestemming voor een city trip, maar wel één die je verrast. Deze levendige havenstad met historisch karakter ligt in een schilderachtige omgeving en biedt vele charmante plekjes. Porto heeft voor ieder wat wils: geschiedenis, cultuur, shopping en uitgaan. Lees meer.
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L'offre sports d'hiver d'Euro Relais a augmenté de 50%
La piste de ski longe 'votre' chalet même en Allemagne et en Tchéquie, destinations petits budgets. En savoir plus.
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Intercontinental Hotels Group Expands Candlewood Suites Midscale Extended-Stay Portfolio In CentraL Ohio
$10 million Candlewood Suites hotel adds 122 guest suites to Columbus, Ohio
ATLANTA (Aug. 25, 2006) -- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today its latest Candlewood Suites hotel opening in Columbus, Ohio (USA). The new 122-room Candlewood Suites hotel is the second to open in the Columbus area.
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PATA Appoints Gulf Region Representative
PATA is committed to forging stronger strategic alliances with the travel industry in the Gulf Region. The Association has appointed Ms Nicki Page (pictured), Executive Director of Fusion Marketing Management, a Dubai-based specialist tourism marketing consultancy, as PATA Director-Gulf Region.
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PATA President and CEO Mr Peter de Jong said the Gulf was a large and growing source of travellers for the Asia Pacific region, with visitor arrivals to Asia growing at an average rate of 12% a year since 2001. He said airlines were also recognising the huge two-way growth potential between the Gulf and Asia, with scheduled seat capacity rising from 276,000 per week in 2000 to 430,000 per week in 200
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ASTA Provides Testimony in Amadeus GDS Lawsuits (Aug. 25)
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) announced today that it had provided testimonial statements in support of the position of the Amadeus GDS lawsuits against American Airlines and Northwest Airlines seeking a preliminary |
injunction to prohibit the assessment of segment booking fees for sales on those carriers by Amadeus travel agents in the United States. Read more.
PATA Focuses on the Gulf with Regional Appointment
BANGKOK, August 28, 2006: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is committed to forging stronger strategic alliances with the travel industry in the Gulf Region.
PATA has appointed Ms Nicki Page, Executive Director of Fusion Marketing Management LLC, a Dubai-based specialist tourism marketing consultancy, as its regional representative.
After working with PATA on a project basis, Ms Page was formally appointed as PATA Director-Gulf Region at a recent global planning meeting in Bangkok.
PATA President and CEO Mr Peter de Jong said the Gulf was a large and growing source of travellers for the Asia Pacific region, with visitor arrivals to Asia growing at an average rate of 12% a year since 2001.
Vereniging Vlaamse Reisbureaus
Wijziging dagelijks bestuur VVR
De raad van bestuur van de Vereniging van Vlaamse Reisbureaus, de belangrijkste beroepsvereniging van de reisbureausector, heeft in haar vergadering van 24 augustus 2006, volgende wijzigingen in het dagelijks bestuur van de vereniging aangebracht:
Eervol ontslag als penningmeester wordt verleend aan Walter Raspoet, die als gewezen voorzitter en bestuurder zitting blijft houden in het dagelijks bestuur.
Johan De Meester wordt opnieuw verkozen tot secretaris generaal.
Antoon van Eeckhout wordt verkozen tot penningmeester. Hem worden echter nog twee bijzondere bevoegdheden toegekend, namelijk hoofd van de juridische dienst en (samen met de voorzitter) woordvoerder van de vereniging.
Luc Demuynck en Eddy Hernould blijven respectievelijk voorzitter en ondervoorzitter.
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UNWTO Signs New Agreement To Help African Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has signed an agreement to be the overall partner of the upcoming TourismAfrica, as part of its ambitious and ongoing efforts to promote and aid tourism development in Africa as a major tool to help eradicate poverty on the continent. |
The Forum will be held 10-15 September 2006 in Geneva (Switzerland). Read more.
 
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Rentrée des classes à Londres
Découvrez votre emploi du temps avec Eurostar
Les jours raccourcissent et la rentrée des classes approche… difficile pour vous de vous remettre dans l’ambiance ? Et si vous faisiez votre rentrée à Londres ?
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Eurostar vous propose un emploi du temps hors du commun pour reprendre le chemin de l’école de manière toute britannique. Prêts ? Let’s go ! En savoir plus
TAT Launches e-Marketing Drive and Thailand's Largest Online Travel Portal
Juthamas: "27 countries that lead the global ranks in online travel booking will be exclusively targeted"
BANKGOK, August 28, 2006 -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today launched its new e-marketing campaign which includes phase two of Thailand's biggest online travel portal, www.ThailandHotDeal.com. Read more.
Sabre Travel Network strengthens UK team
Sabre Travel Network has announced the appointment of Steve Savage as UK sales director and David North as regional sales manager for northern England and Scotland.
AT&T Selected by Worldspan to Help Deliver Faster, More Reliable and More Accurate Online Travel Services
ATLANTA, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced today an expanded contract with Worldspan, L.P. to help the global travel technology provider deliver faster, more reliable and more efficient online travel services to its customers. Globally, Worldspan is the largest transaction processor for online travel agencies, reporting a 58 percent share of the processing of all global distribution system online air transactions. Read more.
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Le CEO de Jetair exercera une haute fonction internationale au sein du plus grand groupe touristique en Europe
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Bart Brackx devient responsable pour les activités touristiques de TUI en Europe de l'Ouest
TUI, le plus grand groupe touristique en Europe, a nommé Bart Brackx responsable de ses activités touristiques en Belgique, aux Pays-Bas, en France et au Maroc. Brackx combinera cette nouvelle fonction avec celles de direction au sein des activités touristiques de la filiale belge : Jetair.
En savoir plus.
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Primeur in de reiswereld! Nu al boeken voor zomer 2007 voor de Verenigde Staten, Canada, Mexico en Costa Rica!
Une primeur dans le monde du voyage ! Réserver déjà maintenant pour l'été 2007 pour les États-Unis, le Canada, le Mexique et Costa Rica !
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QUESTIONS OF FORTUNE
Mega ONTOP Internet wedstrijd voor de Vlaamse reisagenten
De nazomer in met Midi Reizen. Hier klikken.
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Met Club Med kan je de zomer (zonnig) verlengen!
Bij Club Med loopt de zomer door in september en oktober, en dan nog aan aantrekkelijke voorwaarden! Alles beleven in de oase van rust La Palmyre Atlantique, 200 % leven langs de turquoise zee van Kemer, of Intensief sporten in Vittel Le Parc?
Lees meer.
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Munich, nouvelle destination proposée par Thomas Cook Citytrips
2 jours/3 nuits déjà à partir de 176 euros par personne (vols inclus)
Maintenant que la fièvre du football est complètement retombée, les vacanciers peuvent à nouveau profiter de l'Allemagne 'normale' et de ses atouts touristiques.
Thomas Cook Citytrips propose désormais Munich dans son programme. En savoir plus.
Promotions Thomas Cook
Vacances en Avion
Vacances en Avion - extra
Vacances en Voiture
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Nouvelles brochures ASIA - Consultez les en ligne ! Cliquer ici.
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Marmara France : Le courrier des vacances du 25 août 2006. En savoir plus.
Dickens World
The historic Medway town of Chatham (home of the Royal Historic Dockyard and the Napoleonic Fort Amherst) will add another high-profile attraction to its tourism portfolio next year. A new indoor visitor centre called Dickens World is scheduled to open at Easter 2007, basing its theme on one of Britain’s most widely known and best-loved authors, Charles Dickens. The location of this £62 million development is appropriate. Dickens spent most of his childhood in Chatham, where his father held a clerical post at the Naval Dockyard. Later in life Dickens lived in Higham near Rochester, which pays homage to his life and times in its annual Dickens Festival, when locals dress up in period costume. The new entertainment complex will also take visitors back to the Victorian era, recreating the atmosphere of the period with cobbled streets and specialist lighting. Besides shops, pubs and restaurants, it will contain a cinema and a 250-seater auditorium to stage live burlesque music-hall shows. An exciting theme boat ride through the old London sewers is one of its key attractions. www.dickensworld.co.uk.
Sfinx. De wachters van Egypte.
Van 19 oktober 2006 tot 25 februari 2007 organiseert ING België in haar Cultuurcentrum aan het Koningsplein 6 te 1000 Brussel: "Sfinx. De wachters van Egypte". Commissaris van de tentoonstelling is professor Eugène Warmenbol (ULB). Lees meer.
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