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AMSTELVEEN, November 3, 2005 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will being operating its own services between Schiphol and Billund, Denmark, at the start of the 2006 summer schedule. Until then, KLM will continue to offer its passengers Amsterdam-Billund service via codesharing with Sterling Blue.
BANGKOK, November 3, 2005 - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has published its comprehensive and comparative listing of Asia Pacific destination performance for second quarter 2005. Read more.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 2 -- Two new reports on the Avian Flu by MEDEX Assistance Corporation - one designed for corporate and organization decision-makers and a second addressing the needs and concerns of individual business and leisure travelers - are now available for review and download, free of charge, on the company's website, http://www.medexassist.com/.
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AMILTON, Bermuda, November 2 -- Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (www.orient-express.com), owners of 49 deluxe hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties in 25 countries, today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005.
For the quarter net earnings were $19.5 million ($0.50 per common share) on revenue of $132.4 million, an increase of 70% over net earnings of $11.5 million ($0.34 per common share) in the year earlier period. Earnings per common share were up 47% and revenue was up 29% over the third quarter of 2004.
Olympic Airways - Services SA (OA-S) announces the commencement of aircraft maintenance services for Singapore Airlines' (SQ) fleet of BOEING 777-200/300 visiting Athens International Airport on a twice-weekly basis.
The Dutch parking company Q-Park has acquired the Danish parking firm DKParkering, thereby increasing its share of the parking market in Europe and entering the Danish market.
VisitBritain lets the cat out of the bag - explore hidden London!
Everyone knows London, and loves this city, which boasts world-class theater, museums and galleries, and traditional icons and heritage. But not everyone knows those off-the-beaten-track places recommended by locals. From a theater-in-a-pub, to cool galleries and a restaurant where you choose the ingredients for your own chef to cook, VisitBritain, the national tourist office for England, Scotland and Wales, suggests why winter and spring are the best times to visit “hidden” London. Read more.
Iceland Express Managing Director, Birgir Jónsson, today announced the signing of a contract to lease three Boeing MD 90 aircraft from Hello of Switzerland.
The three year contract is worth close to £28 Million pounds and the first aircraft will be delivered on 01st March 2006, followed closely by the second on the 07th April and the third on the 15th May. All three aircraft were manufactured in 1997 and will be flown by a mixture of Icelandic and Swiss pilots.
Make plans to attend the only industry show for professional travel planners and travel media with a keen interest in California as a travel product. February 12-16, 2006, San Francisco and Sacramento will play host to more than 100 travel buyers and 200 California travel suppliers during the California Travel Industry Association's (CalTIA) California Travel Market (CTM). During two nights in San Francisco and three nights in Sacramento, attendees will discover new, exciting and unique places to visit while conducting one-on-one scheduled appointments with California attractions, hotels, and CVB's. Visit CalTIA's website at http://www.caltia.com/events/catravelmarket.html for complete details.
Accor's economy hotel brand fills market niche in Bangkok following success in China and South Korea
BANGKOK, 3 November, 2005 - Accor is launching its innovative Ibis economy hotel brand in Bangkok with three hotels in key commercial areas, filling an important need for low-cost accommodation in the Thai capital. Read more.
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Las Vegas is among the leading U.S. travel destinations for gays and lesbians, according to a recent study by Community Marketing, Inc., a San Francisco-based market research lab. Twenty-five percent of the 4,000 gays and lesbians surveyed traveled to Las Vegas in 2005, ranking second only to New York, where 30 percent had visited. San Francisco ranked third, with 24 percent.
Dubai, Nov. 2, 2005 -- Boeing and Ariana Afghan Airlines have finalized a fleet renewal plan that includes the lease of two 757-200s from Boeing Capital Corporation, as well as the direct purchase of four Next-Generation 737-700 airplanes that the airline will receive beginning in 2009. The ceremonial signing and celebration dinner was held last night at Dubai's Park Hyatt hotel.
Kunstige kerstbomen-expo in het Cultuurcentrum Knokke-Heist van 27 november tot 15 januari dagelijks van 10 tot 18 uur
Het Cultuurcentrum heeft een tentoonstellingsbeleid dat zich concentreert rond een aantal domeinen: fotografie, cartoons, design, mode, toegepaste kunst, hedendaagse kunst. Daarnaast is het een huis waar ook muzikanten, schrijvers en theatermensen kind aan huis zijn. Lees meer.
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Nouvelles d'Allemagne
• Dans un igloo au sommet du Zugspitze
• Sankt Andreasberg dans le Harz, paradis des sports d'hiver
• Marché de Noël sur l'eau à Cologne
• L'Allemagne aussi commémore Mozart
• Les Trois Mousquetaires à Berlin
• Séjour à Xanten la Romaine
• Forfait foorball à Kaiserslautern
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Bruxelles, 2 novembre 2005 - Sunny Cars, spécialiste sur le marché des locations automobiles pour les vacanciers, a élargi l'offre de son site internet www.sunnycars.be en y ajoutant un onglet 'tours & astuces'. Vous y trouverez désormais des informations utiles à propos de votre voyage comme par exemple le prix de l'essence, la météo sur place et un planificateur de route, mais aussi les routes particulières et un « Guide Sunny » - un petit guide au format de poche - facile à imprimer. Sunnycars.be est vraiment la plate-forme où se trouve tout ce dont vous aurez besoin avant de louer une voiture lors de vos vacances!
Global hotel group Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts will open its first beach resort in China, following the signing of an agreement with China Resources Shimei Bay Tourism Development (Hainan) Limited to manage a 300-room, deluxe five star property on Hainan Island. Hainan Island is Asia’s fastest growing beach destination and Shimei Bay, on the south coast, is home to its most spectacular white sand beach stretching over five kilometres. Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach & Spa Resort is currently in the final stage of planning and is due to open at the end of 2007.
The 14th Moscow International Travel Workshop will take place on 9th February 2006. The Moscow International Travel Workshops were created in 1999 to provide International suppliers with a suitable opportunity to meet directly with leading Russian travel professionals in a professional, trade-only workshop environment.
These events are strategically positioned in February to enable you to meet with the Russian travel trade as they are preparing for their next season. Many are looking for new destinations/ideas and will incorporate your offers in their next sales promotions. The Moscow International Workshop takes place in the professional Extropolis Conference facility conveniently located directly in the the centre of Moscow. Info : moscowworkshop@email.com
Wellness bij Club Med: een cocktail van eeuwenoude tradities, persoonlijke aandacht, weldadige ontspanning en discrete luxe
Brussel, 2 november 2005 - Club Med was van bij zijn oprichting een gevoelsmerk, dat zeer goed de maatschappelijke onderstromen aanvoelde, evenals hun impact op de vakantiebeleving. Club Med is dan ook altijd een pionier en een vernieuwer geweest: denk maar aan de all-inclusive formule, die mensen een zorgeloze vakantie biedt. Lees meer.
To keep pace with the increasing demand for cargo capacity to Ukraine, Austrian Cargo will further increase the number of cargo-only flights it provides to Kiev. Effective November 6, 2005 a Sunday departure will join the existing three rotations between Vienna and the Ukrainian capital. The all-cargo service is provided in cooperation with Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). By taking this step, the Austrian Airlines Group is strengthening its Central and East European competence as market leader in the cargo segment.
In a move to meet the increased demand for travel to routes in Europe and the Middle East, THAI will begin operating three flights per week on the route Bangkok - Moscow (Domodedovo) v.v., from 1 November, 2005.
To celebrate the upcoming launch of THAI's direct flights on the route Bangkok - Moscow v.v. the company will serve special Russian meals on board flight TG974 routed Bangkok - Moscow, during 1 - 30 November 2005.
ETOA Will Criticise EU Body on Standards for Local Guides
At the annual conference of the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) on Thursday November 10th in London, Tom Jenkins, Executive Director, will make a statement on work developing standards for locally qualified guides in Europe. Read more.
Met Air Berlin dagelijks naar Spanje
Met het ingaan van de winterdienstregeling is Air Berlin begonnen met een nieuwe verbinding vanuit Nederland. Sinds 1 november 2005 vliegt de op één na grootste Duitse luchtvaartmaatschappij ook tussen Amsterdam en Palma de Mallorca. Op de eerste vlucht richting de Spaanse zon waren 124 passagiers aan boord. Op de terugvlucht bedraagt het aantal passagiers zelfs 163. Het toestel vertrekt dagelijks om 06.55 uur vanaf Schiphol en landt om 09.30 uur op Mallorca. Vluchten zijn te boeken op internet (airberlin.com), bij het Air Berlin Service Center (tel. 0900-737 8000) en bij het reisbureau.
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ST. MARTIN, French West Indies, Nov. 1 -- Carlson Hotels Worldwide today announced a major strategic expansion in the Caribbean with the acquisition of a premier beachfront resort property in French St. Martin with plans to transform it into a showcase Radisson Resort and Spa in 2006.
Jay Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide and CEO of Carlson Cruises Worldwide, said the company has acquired the 253-room L'Habitation de Lonvilliers Resort (formerly the Le Meridien) on the French side of St. Martin. The company is investing $60 million for the acquisition plus extensive renovations and new construction which will create the luxurious new Radisson St. Martin Resort and Spa.
BANGKOK, 1 November, 2005 - Accor’s second Ibis hotel in China, Ibis Chengdu, recently opened in Chengdu’s newly established Hi-Tech Zone and is offering an incredible rate of only 128 RMB++ (US$16) a night until 31 December 2005.
The hotel represents the beginning of rapid Ibis brand expansion across Greater China. During 2006 Accor plans to open new hotels in Qingdao, Wuhan, Tanggu, Jiangyin, Wuxi and Zhongshan, increasing the network to eight Ibis properties around the country.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31 -- Cathay Pacific Airways today released improved passenger and cargo traffic figures for September 2005.
The airline carried 1,245,828 passengers in September, a 13.8% increase year-on-year, just ahead of a corresponding 12.7% increase in passenger capacity, measured in terms of Available Passenger Kilometers, or ASKs. The passenger load factor increased to 76.4%, up 1.2 points from the same month last year, helped by the Chinese Mainland's Golden Week holiday.
Cathay Pacific carried 100,292 tons of cargo, up 19.8% from September last year, a figure that includes significant transhipment tonnage growth. Increased competition on key trunk routes to the US and Europe added to downward pressure on yield. The cargo load factor dipped slightly to 68%.
SN Brussels Airlines starts winter season with five new destinations
Brussels, 31 October 2005 - Compared to last year, SN Brussels Airlines offers this winter five new destinations. Toronto, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Glasgow and Aarhus figure for the first time in SN's winter timetable. Read more.
SN Brussels Airlines and Etihad Airways connect Abu Dhabi with the capital of Europe
Brussels 31 October 2005 - Thanks to a partnership between SN Brussels Airlines and Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi is now directly connected with Brussels (Belgium). Passengers will be able to fly between Abu Dhabi and the capital of Europe up to three times a week. Read more.
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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, announces a management agreement with developer Venetian Cotai Limited, a subsidiary of Venetian Macau Limited, to operate the Shangri-La Hotel, Macau and the Traders Hotel, Macau, both opening in 2008.
The properties will be located on the Cotai Strip, a few minutes drive from the airport and a 20-minute drive from downtown. Cotai, dubbed "Asia's Las Vegas," is a master planned development of hotel properties, casinos, entertainment attractions, retail and meetings and conventions facilities, projected to become the world's largest gaming and entertainment centre.
CHICAGO, Oct. 31 -- UAL Corporation, the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today reported its third-quarter 2005 financial results.
UAL reported third-quarter operating earnings of $165 million, $245 million better than the same quarter last year, despite higher fuel prices for the mainline and regional affiliates negatively impacting fuel expense by $405 million year-over-year. UAL reported a net loss of $1.8 billion, or a loss per basic share of $15.26, which includes $1.8 billion in reorganization items. The company believes the best indicator of United's post-reorganization financial performance is provided by reviewing operating and net earnings excluding restructuring charges. Excluding the reorganization items, UAL earned a net profit for the third quarter totaling $68 million.
Robin Zimmermann (34) will take charge of the TUI AG Press Office with effect from 1 December 2005. He will take over from Mario Köpers, who will be leaving the company. Zimmermann will report directly to Uwe Kattwinkel, the head of TUI Group Communications.
The World Travel & Tourism Council condemns Delhi bombings
London – 31 October 2005 - The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is appalled and saddened by the bombings in New Delhi, India on Saturday evening. We offer our sincerest condolences to those affected by this horrific attack. Read more.
Swiss European Air Lines décolle le 1er novembre 2005
Swiss European Air Lines vient de recevoir une autorisation d'exploitation (AOC) de l'Office Fédéral de l'Aviation Civile (OFAC). Rien ne n'oppose désormais au début des activités de la filiale de SWISS, qui doit prendre son envol le 1er novembre 2005. En transférant ses activités régionales à une entité indépendante, la compagnie compte améliorer sa compétitivité et jeter les bases nécessaires à la future croissance du segment commercial européen. En savoir plus.
Le Centre tchèque vous invite au vernissage de l'exposition « Occupation de la Tchécoslovaquie 1968-1969 »
Le Centre tchèque vous invite au vernissage de l'exposition « Occupation de la Tchécoslovaquie 1968-1969 », cette dernière aura lieu le lundi 7 novembre à partir de 19h45 au Centre tchèque. L'exposition présente sous forme de photographies, documents et films courts métrages des événements tragiques de la Tchécoslovaquie communiste en août 1968 et 1969 L'exposition est ouverte jusqu'au 2 décembre 2005. En savoir plus.
SEATTLE, Oct. 31 -- Virgin Express, the Brussels-based low cost airline, will upgrade its first 737-300 with Blended Winglets in December at Sabena Technics. The remaining 3 Blended Winglet options will be installed at Sabena Technics during 2006. Payback, in fuel savings alone, is anticipated at about 2.5 years, on a per aircraft basis, or more than 100,000 gallons per year.
Beyond the substantial fuel savings, Virgin Express is looking to measurably decrease engine wear, reduce noise and environmental emissions and project the image of an all-new fleet.
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This year again TUI, Germany's largest tour operator, has awarded the hotel industry's "Oscar" to its 100 most popular hotels. A total of more than half a million hotel guests rated all 10'000 hotels in the tour operator's programme, and among the winners are two Mövenpick holiday resorts in Egypt. The Mövenpick Resort El Quseir and the Jolie Ville Mövenpick Resort & Casino Sharm El-Sheikh each received the 2005 TUI Holly Award.
SEATTLE, Oct. 31 -- Boeing and Tokyo-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) today confirmed that ANA will launch the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) program, with a firm agreement for three passenger to freighter conversions with options for an additional four conversions.
Lancement de Hertz Neverlost en Europe
Cet automne, Hertz lance dans toute l'Europe une version unique de Hertz Neverlost, son système de navigation par satellite révolutionnaire. Avec ses 11 langues au choix et sa compatibilité parfaite aux passages de frontières, il s'agit de la solution idéale pour les voyageurs autonomes qui aiment savoir où ils vont. En savoir plus.
Qantas announced today that the world's largest passenger aircraft the Airbus A380 would visit Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne between 11 and 16 November. The visit will coincide Qantas? 85th anniversary celebrations.
Het enige echte ICEHOTEL® wordt weer opgebouwd
Ook dit najaar wordt het enige echte ijshotel in Jukasjärvi weer opgebouwd met duizenden tonnen ijs en sneeuw. Het ijs komt uit de rivier de Torneo, die beschouwd wordt als een van de helderste en schoonste rivieren van de wereld. De ijskwaliteit uit deze rivier is dan ook uitzonderlijk goed. Het ijshotel biedt gasten de mogelijkheid tot een overnachting in een groepskamer, een tweepersoonskamer of een luxe suite met ijssculpturen. Maar koud is het wel! Elk jaar ziet het ijshotel er trouwens weer anders uit. Overdag kunnen de gasten de prachtige witte omgeving verkennen op de sneeuwscooter, op de hondenslee of creatief bezig zijn met een cursus ijssculpturen. In de avond kunnen de gasten genieten van de sauna en het betoverende uitzicht op de sterrenhemel in de ´hottub´. En wellicht dat u de kans krijgt om de Aurora Borealis, het Noorderlicht, te aanschouwen.
Meer info op www.icehotel.se
Nieuwe, moderne appartementen in Riksgränsen nu direct online te boeken
Riksgränsen, het meest noordelijke skigebied van Europa, heeft zijn accommodatiecapaciteit uitgebreid met maar liefst 18, 10-persoonsappartementen. De appartementen zijn direct aan het hoofdgebouw van Riksgränsen gebouwd en hebben direct toegang tot de faciliteiten van het hotel. Alle 18 appartementen beschikken over een eigen sauna. In totaal zijn 14 appartementen voorzien van de zeer comfortabele Zweedse Hästenbedden. De nieuwe appartementen zijn, evenals de rest van het accommodatieaanbod van Rikgränsen, nu eveneens direct boekbaar via de site www.riksgransen.nu
Newsletter October in English. Click here.
A Magical Christmas at Disneyland Resort Paris
November 5, 2005 until January 8, 2006
The Christmas spirit will once again enchant Disneyland Resort Paris from November 5, 2005 to January 8, 2006. Guests will experience a Crystal Christmas in Disneyland Park, a Hollywood Christmas with a galaxy of Stars at Walt Disney Studios Park, and a blend of the traditional and innovative at Disney Village, including the famous musical production, Grease. Read more.
Un Noël de rêve à Disneyland Resort Paris
Du 5 novembre 2005 au 8 janvier 2006
La magie de Noël scintille à Disneyland Resort Paris du 5 novembre 2005 au 8 janvier 2006. Le Parc Disneyland se pare d’un habit de cristal, le Parc Walt Disney Studios accueille une pléiade d’étoiles tandis que les Hôtels Disney et Disney Village mêlent traditions et nouveautés avec notamment un tout nouveau spectacle intitulé Grease. En savoir plus.
Gordon Wilson, President and CEO of Cendant Travel Distribution Services is Guest Speaker at this year's prestigious World Travel Market Captains of Industry Lunch in London, sponsored by Utah Office of Tourism.
Duitsland voor 10 euro! De eindejaarspromotie van Thalys
De hele maand december biedt Thalys zijn klanten de unieke kans om in januari en februari Aken of Keulen te (her)ontdekken voor 10 euro enkele reis ! Lees meer.
Op 28 januari as. gaat het toeristische seizoen 2006 pas echt van start. Die dag opent het 28e Internationaal Salon voor Vakantie, Toerisme & Caravanning immers weer haar deuren in Antwerp Expo. Na het latere tijdstip vorig jaar, vindt deze editie opnieuw plaats tijdens de reeds jarenlang vertrouwde periode. Lees meer.
 In Zweden is de winter dit jaar vroeg ingevallen en daarom zijn de meeste wintersportgebieden in Midden en Noord Zweden al weer geopend. In grote delen van de Zweedse provincies Dalarna en het ietwat noordelijker gelegen Jämtland-Härjedalen is tot een halve meter verse sneeuw gevallen. De primeur was dit jaar voor Idrefjäll, waar op 10 oktober van dit jaar voor het eerst weer de lange latten konden worden uitgetest. Meer lezen.
Lufthansa bought stake in Fraport AG. Read more.
Anvers, le 28 octobre 2005 Aujourd'hui VLM Airlines a accueilli son 500.000e passager à bord d'un vol de London City vers Luxembourg.
En décembre 2004, le 500.000e passager marquait un record pour VLM Airlines, puisque la compagnie aérienne atteignait pour la première fois le seuil demi-million de passagers en un an. Aujourd'hui, deux mois plus tôt que l'année précédente, VLM Airlines atteint à nouveau ce pallier, indiquant ainsi une croissance stable du nombre de passagers sur l'ensemble du réseau de la compagnie aérienne. En 2004, VLM Airlines avait transporté un total de 554.000 sur son réseau.
EAGAN, MINN. -- Northwest Airlines Corporation (NWACQ), the parent of Northwest Airlines, today reported a third quarter net loss of $475 million or $5.45 per common share. This compares to the third quarter of 2004 when the airline reported a net loss of $46 million or $0.54 per common share.
Bruxelles - Les HOTELS ACCOR VACANCES poursuivent leur développement en Tunisie. Déjà présents avec 7 hôtels (1.725 chambres) dans 6 destinations touristiques majeures comme Djerba, Tozeur, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir et, depuis le mois de septembre 2005, Yasmine Hammamet, les Hotels Accor Vacances développent leur réseau dans le pays. En savoir plus.
AMSTELVEEN, October 28, 2005 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines reported solid operational performance in the third quarter of 2005. Although passenger volume increased sharply during the quarter and further security measures were implemented, the number of passengers who failed to catch connecting flights was substantially lower than in the same quarter last year. Moreover, the volume of missing baggage also dropped sharply in the third quarter of 2005. Read more.
BANGKOK, 28 October, 2005 - Travel Trade Gazette Asia (TTG Asia) named Accor 'Best Global Hotel Chain' in its 2005 reader's poll, the second year in a row the group has received this prestigious award.
Dans le cadre de son programme hiver, Lufthansa desservira 181 destinations dans 76 pays et opèrera un total de 13.000 vols chaque semaine. Avec ses partenaires, Lufthansa proposera plus de 26.000 vols hebdomadaires en partage de code vers 411 destinations dans 96 pays du monde entier. L'augmentation de capacité sur les liaisons continentales sera de 5 à 6% par rapport à l'hiver dernier. Sur le réseau long-courrier, l'offre sera similaire à celle de l'hiver dernier. Le programme hiver sera applicable du 30 octobre 2005 au 25 mars 2006. En savoir plus.
CEBU - Hilton International returns to the Philippines with the launch of its most recent Hilton Worldwide Resort on the tropical island of Mactan in Cebu, located ten minutes from Mactan International Airport and 25 minutes from Cebu City. The 246-room French Mediterranean inspired resort, Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa, features a private sandy beach, multiple dining outlets, marine activities and a seven treatment room garden spa. It also has over 500 square metres of space for meetings and events.
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TAIPEI - EVA Air is adding flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Jakarta, Vienna and London, which begin with the start of its winter schedule on the 30th of October this year. EVA is boosting Brisbane services from three per week to four, and its Sydney flights from two to three per week. The Auckland flight code-shared with Air New Zealand will be increased from three flights per week to four. EVA is raising its Taipei-London service from five flights a week to six and lifting its Vienna service from three to five weekly trips. EVA is hiking its Taipei-Jakarta service from three to six flights per week. The Taiwan carrier has also scheduled 130 special charter flights on routes between Taipei and popular Japanese destinations from September through to December this year.
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SINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines has joined hands with Singapore Changi Airport to offer customers a range of privileges when they transit the airport. Singapore Airlines passengers can enjoy the airport's shopping, dining and lifestyle services at discounts of up to 50%, while also using many of the airport's other services for free. Customers should present their Singapore Airlines boarding pass (valid for same day travel), to take advantage of this offer at participating retailers and outlets at Singapore Changi Airport.
MINNEAPOLIS - Carlson Hotels Worldwide has expanded its goldpoints plus hotel loyalty program to allow members in North, Central and South America to earn Gold Points when staying at any of Carlson's participating hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific. Members can now earn 10 points per U.S. dollar when staying with any of the four Carlson hotels' four participating brands in the region. Members can now also redeem their points for stays in Asia and the Pacific. The 43 hotels and resorts in the region operated by Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific include locations throughout Australia, French Polynesia, China, Japan, Thailand, Nepal and India.
BANGKOK - Thai Airways International has made adjustments to its Winter Program. The carrier will start offering three flights per week on its Bangkok-Moscow route. THAI will also operate two service per week on its Bangkok-Islamabad route. Other adjustment includes changes to its North American routes, with the airline to also offer 3 additional services on its European routes.
MANILA - Philippine Airlines (PAL) will commence a regular Manila-Beijing service on the 11th of November this year. The flight will operate three times a week, with departures from Manila every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and return services from Beijing on the same day. PAL returns to Beijing, its third destination in China, after a 16 year absence. The airline already operates a daily service to Shanghai and four-times-weekly flights to Xiamen in Fujian province.
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Continental Airlines today announced it will launch daily nonstop flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Cologne, Germany, starting on May 10, 2006, pending government approval. This will be the first scheduled service between the U.S. and Cologne since 1990.
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HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific is offering a fifth daily flight from its Hong Kong hub to the South Korean capital Seoul. The new non-stop service begins on the 27th of January next year.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27 -- Cathay Pacific Airways and UNICEF together launched the 2005/06 "Change for Good" inflight fundraising program as they announced a record HK$12 million (US$1.5 million) collected this past year. Helping to kick-off the latest program were UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jackie Chan and Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF Ambassadors Charlie Young, Gigi Leung and Karen Mok.
This will be the 15th year that Cathay Pacific has supported the program, which seeks passenger donations of spare and unwanted foreign currency collected during flights by Cathay Pacific flight attendants. The 2004/05 fundraising year collected a record HK$12 million (US$1.5 million) -- of which HK$580,000 (US$75,000) was donated to the Cathay Pacific Wheelchair Bank. Cathay Pacific has raised more than HK$62 million (US$8 million) for the UNICEF program since 1991.
 
HOUSTON, Oct. 27 -- Continental Airlines is continuing to evacuate stranded tourists from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Continental had three flights depart Cancun and two flights depart Cozumel today. All flights are arriving at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
All Continental passengers have been evacuated from Cozumel. Nearly 500 tourists were evacuated on three Continental flights that left Cancun today.
Stable regulated tariffs at Brussels Airport for the coming 5 years
BIAC is pleased to announce that it can offer the airlines operating at Brussels Airport a stable regulated tariff system for the 5-year regulated period starting on 1 April 2006 and ending on 31 March 2011. Regulated airport charges will only increase with inflation, i.e. based on a “CPI-0” formula, during this period. Charges will also be amended for any mandatory changes to a.o. the security regime at the airport. Read more.
EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 27, 2005 – Boeing today delivered Air New Zealand's first Boeing 777-200ER (Extended Range) airplane. The airplane is the first of eight Boeing 777-200ERs, four of which are being leased through ILFC, which Air New Zealand will receive through 2006.
ST. GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 27 -- SkyWest, Inc. ("SkyWest") today reported operating revenues of $497.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, a 61.3% increase, compared to $308.3 million for the same period last year. SkyWest reported net income of $30.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $21.3 million of net income or $0.37 per diluted share for the same period last year.
NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 27 -- The Bahamas Diving Association is pleased to announce that Hurricane Wilma Missed the Bahamas: All Operations up and running at 100%.
TULSA, Okla., Oct. 27 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Total revenue for the 2005 third quarter was $456.7 million, an 8.5 percent increase over the 2004 third quarter. Net income for the quarter was $28.4 million, or $1.07 per diluted share. For the comparable 2004 quarter, net income was $25.0 million, or $.96 per diluted share.
DALLAS, Oct. 27 -- Southwest Airlines announced today the addition of 49 new flights in 42 city-pairs across the nation, eight of which will serve New Orleans. The new flights will be added in two installments. To take advantage of this new Southwest Airlines service and super low fares, visit: http://www.southwest.com/jp/luvhome.shtml?src=PR_newservice_102705
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