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Skyteam Expands Customer Options For 2006 Summer Season
Alliance adds destinations in Central and Eastern Europe and Asia-Pacific to accommodate growing passenger demand
ROISSY, May 11, 2006 - This summer, passengers flying with carriers in the SkyTeam alliance have greater access to regions of key international travel growth as alliance partners are offering new flight options. SkyTeam travelers can take advantage of 37 new alliance destinations this season. Read more.
Plainte de Ryanair contre Air France : éléments de réponse communiqués à la presse
Air France a pris connaissance du communiqué de presse diffusé aujourd'hui par Ryanair (voir ci-dessous).
1) Une fois de plus, Ryanair s'offre un « coup de pub » à bon compte.
2) C'est l'Etat qui fixe les taxes, pas les compagnies aériennes
3) L'égalité de traitement des compagnies aériennes sur le territoire français est totale et toutes, y compris les low cost, acquittent les mêmes niveaux de taxes.
4) Enfin, seules les redevances passagers font l'objet d'une différentiation entre vols domestiques et vols intracommunautaires, les redevances d'atterrissage étant les mêmes pour ces types de vols, contrairement à ce qu'affirme Ryanair.
Ryanair porte plainte contre Air France au sujet d'une aide d'Etat s'élevant à 1 milliard d'Euros
Communiqué de presse : Ryanair, la compagnie aérienne N°1 en Europe pour les plus bas tarifs, annonçait aujourd'hui avoir déposé une plainte auprès de la Commission européenne contre Air France, l'accusant d'avoir perçu au cours des dernières années une aide illégale provenant de l'Etat français pour un montant total d'environ un milliard d'euros. En effet, le dispositif actuellement en vigueur sur le marché français applique pour les vols domestiques des taxes aéroportuaires (taxes passagers et d'atterrissage) inférieures de 50 % à celles pratiquées pour les vols en partance de la France vers les pays de l'Union européenne. Il s'agit là d'un procédé jugé illégal par la législation européenne et la Commission européenne a d'ailleurs engagé des poursuites contre les pays ayant suivi le même type de procédé. En savoir plus.
EAGAN, Minn. - (May 10, 2006) - Northwest Airlines Corporation today said it realized a net loss of $1.1 billion during the first quarter of 2006. This compares to a net loss of $537 million in the first quarter of 2005. Excluding reorganization and unusual items, Northwest reported a first quarter 2006 net loss of $129 million versus a first quarter 2005 net loss of $450 million. Doug Steenland, president and chief executive officer, said, “During the quarter, Northwest continued to make progress on its restructuring goals to address the carrier's cost structure, resize and optimize its fleet and restructure its balance sheet.”
THAI Launches THAI Grand Season Campaign 2006
Thai Airways International has launched its THAI Grand Season Campaigns 2006. The "Thailand Home Coming" package, which encourages Thai people living overseas to visit Thailand, includes three-day/two-night accommodation with breakfast and airport transfer, one free round-trip domestic flight in Thailand and 20kg of excess baggage allowance. The campaign is valid until November 30, 2006. THAI's "Bangkok Treasure Paradise" campaign introduces a sover package until December 31, 2006. THAI passengers with connecting flights at Bangkok International Airport will receive a 10% discount for duty free shopping at King Power Duty Free Shops. The "Royal Orchid Holidays' Bangkok Sover" campaign, offers transit passengers a two-day/one-night sover package in Bangkok at a starting rate of US$30 including breakfast and airport transfer. The package is valid until September 30, 2006. The "Thailand Grand Meeting Promotion", is offering special air fares and complementary air tickets, subsidised by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau. Support is based on the number of meeting participants and cultural performances booked.
The offer is valid until September 2006. For further information visit: www.thaiair.com.
JAL and Emirates to Codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Emirates (EK) have expanded their codeshare partnership between Japan and Dubai. From June 1, 2006, the codeshare agreement allows JAL to place its flight code on round-trip flights operated by Emirates between Nagoya's Chubu International Airport, known as Centrair, and Dubai International Airport. Emirates will launch direct non-s services four times a week every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between the two airports, expanding to a daily operation from July 1, 2006. The new codeshare includes JAL domestic connecting flights to and from Fukuoka and Sapporo with smooth check-in with the JAL-Emirates Nagoya-Dubai flights. JAL and Emirates
frequent flyer programmes are linked, enabling members of the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) and Emirates' Skywards FFP to earn miles on each other's international flights.
For further information visit: www.jal.com.
Continental Airlines to Inaugurate Daily Service to Cologne/Bonn, Germany
NEW YORK, May 9 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) tomorrow will inaugurate daily nonstop flights between its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Cologne/Bonn, Germany. This will be the only scheduled nonstop transatlantic service between the U.S. to the two German cities.
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British Airways présente sa nouvelle équipe commerciale pour le Benelux
Bruxelles, le 10 mai 2006 - Depuis le 1er avril, la nouvelle structure commerciale de British Airways s'est progressivement mise en place et regroupe désormais les trois pays du Benelux en une seule zone placée sous la responsabilité d'un Directeur Commercial. Par cette réorganisation, British Airways entend répondre encore mieux aux attentes de ses passagers. En savoir plus |
U.S. Airline Traffic and Capacity Reached Record Levels in 2005
Growth Reinforces Urgent Need for Airspace Modernization
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2006 – The Air Transport Association (ATA), the trade organization representing leading U.S. airlines, said today that the record industry-wide passenger and cargo volumes reported by U.S. carriers in 2005 drive home more than ever the imperative for a complete overhaul of the nation’s outdated air traffic control (ATC) system. Read more.
Aviareps Belux office on the move !
As from 01st of May we are situated at:
Park Hill
J E Mommaertslaan 16B
1831 Diegem
Aviareps +32 2 712 05 82
Aviareps Sales number +32 2 712 05 84
Aviareps Fax number +32 2 725 83 92
Aviareps Mail mailto:reservationsbru@aviareps.com
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Boeing Improves 777 Maintenance Program
SEATTLE, May 04, 2006 -- Recent improvements to the scheduled maintenance program for the Boeing 777 promise to reduce airlines' maintenance costs and increase the time a 777 airplane is in revenue-generating service. By increasing the time between certain maintenance tasks, the new program reduces maintenance by more than 400 labor-hours per airplane per year and gives airlines one more day of service annually for each 777 in their fleet.
Using industry averages, the reduced maintenance costs and increased revenue opportunity add more than $100,000 in annual value to each 777 in operation.
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Northwest Airlines reports April Traffic
EAGAN, Minn. -- (May 3, 2006) -- Northwest Airlines (OTC: NWACQ.PK) today announced a systemwide April load factor of 84.9 percent, 3.7 points above April 2005. Northwest flew 6.04 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) and 7.12 billion available seat miles (ASMs) in April 2006, a traffic decrease of 4.6 percent and a capacity decrease of 8.8 percent versus April 2005.
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New Connections To Jerez Airport
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There have been new flights from Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and France to Jerez Airport since last April. This involves the irruption of five markets with a potential sending of visitors to Cadiz Province. Such news was positively valued from all the sectors, especially by hotel managing directors. Jerez will be connected to the airports of Berlin, Munich, Cologne and other 7 German towns. Airline companies like Ryanair, Air Berlin, Condor, Hapagfly, Germanwings and Cirrus Airlines will operate those flights.
Apart from Luxembourg, Jerez will have good connections to Holland and Belgium through Amsterdam and Brussels. Star Airlines will operate from Jerez to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, on Monday whereas Swiss International Airlines will operate flights to Zurich on Saturday
Air France KLM : April 2006 Traffic
•• Passenger: sharp increase in both traffic (up 10.0%) and load factor (up 3.9 points to 83.1%)
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Singapore Targets Mid-East Shoppers
Singapore will offer special travel packages and promotions for visitors from the Middle East during the Great Singapore Sale, May 26 to July 23. The event will offer discounts of up to 70% and a wide range of special promotions and competitions. This year will also see the first ever participation of a team from the UAE in the Great Singapore Shopping Challenge. Teams will each be given SG$1,000 to shop for specified categories of products. The team with the greatest savings will emerge the winner. The winning team will receive a SG$10,000 cash prize plus the items purchased. All participating teams get to keep their purchases. Singapore will offer late-night shopping from Orchard Road to Marina Bay until midnight during the first five weekends of the sale. For further information visit: www.visitsingapore.com.
Zorgeloos onderweg in het Pinzgauer Saalachtal
Vijf mogelijkheden om een week lang te wandelen zonder bagage
Steeds meer mensen ontdekken het wandelen als compensatie voor de stress van het dagelijks leven. Wandelen zoals men dat hier doet, betekent een time-out nemen van de wereld en in het ritme van de eigen passen het evenwicht hervinden tussen jezelf en de natuur rondom. Pinzgauer Saalachtal is een wel bijzonder „zorgeloos“ wandelparadijs. Hier hoef je namelijk je eigen rugzak niet mee te slepen. Je bagage wordt van de ene naar de andere plaats gebracht zodat er des te meer te genieten valt tijdens de wandeltocht. Deze regio bevindt zich rondom Saalbach Hinterglemm, Saalfelden - Leogang, Maria Alm en Lofer. Lees meer.
Colombia : Did you know that ...
More hotel Investments in 2006: According to the Proexport*'s last report, the hotel industry in Colombia has registered investments for 22,670 million pesos in 2006. The resources have been used towards the construction of new projects, as well as renovating already existing infrastructure. Most of the investment has taken place in Antioquia, Atlántico, and Bogotá.
*Proexport is the institution in charge of promoting Colombian non-traditional exports, international tourism and foreign investment to Colombia. More info about Proexport:
http://www.proexport.com.co/VBeContent/newsdetail.asp?id=4598&idcompany=17&I
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Nouvelles d'Allemagne
Vacances actives dans la Lande de Lüneburg
Nordic Walking dans le Waldecker Land
Profiter des superbes jardins dans le Harz
Superbe Bamberg, patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco
Vacances à petits prix en Forêt Noire
La Route des Asperges en Rhénanie-Westphalie
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Forty Fabulous Reasons To Visit Brighton
To celebrate Brighton Festival's 40th Birthday this May (till 28th), VisitBrighton.com - the official online guide to Brighton - have devised a list of just forty of the many reasons why you should visit Brighton - city by the sea. There's something for everyone... Read more.
See Korea To Your Advantage With The Korea Travel Card
Travelling in Korea has never been easier for visitors who take full advantage of the Korea Travel Card (KTC) which alleviates the need for cash while travelling in Korea. Read more.
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The Mudejar, a Spanish Art
Getting to know Mudejar art is a good reason to visit Spain, to feel it, discover its exciting history and enjoy the diversity of its culture. This art is unique in the world and is a symbol of the peaceful coexistence of peoples, bringing together the best of Moorish and Christian traditions. Its beautiful civil and religious buildings have been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Read more.
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Discover Ibiza
A Phoenician-Punic settlement during ancient times, Ibiza contains within its Renaissance walls an interesting legacy from all the different cultures that populated it. This artistic wealth is found in the monumental area of Dalt Vila, in the necropolis of Es Puig des Molins and in the archaeological site of Sa Caleta. The beauty of the island capital is enhanced by the sands and coves at Figueretes, Es Viver and Talamanca, as well as by its the diverse marine ecosystem. Read more.
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Naturist holidays in Spain
Do your holiday plans include harmony with nature in a naturist setting? If so, then Spain is a perfect destination. This is on account of its warm weather, and because there are hundred's of nudist beaches and private naturist centres available. More and more people are coming to relax on Spanish beaches devoid of all clothing. Do you fancy it? Read more.
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Hillary tells tourists to visit Nepal
Sir Edmund Hillary, the first mountaineer to conquer Mt Everest, on Thursday requested foreign tourists to visit Nepal in the wake of renewed optimism of sustainable peace in the country.
"Tourists should visit to Nepal to help revive the shattered economy," said a frail-looking Hillary. Talking to the Post, he also requested tourists to put Nepal in their list as a destination to visit. "My
feeling is that visiting Nepal is pretty good. Things are very much normal in Nepal," he said. Hillary, who flew to the Everest region in a helicopter on Thursday, appreciated the mountains as "superbly beautiful". "After all, Nepal has a great deal of natural gifts to offer tourists."
UK relaxes travel advisory to Nepal
Following the political change in the country moving towards the path of peace and stability, Britain relaxed its advisory on travel to Nepal, saying it was no longer advising its citizens to avoid the troubled Himalayan kingdom.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warned British nationals against "all but essential travel" to Nepal late last month as a series of violent demonstrations and strikes.
Visitors arriving to Nepal by air route during the month of April 2006 recorded a 2.2% decline compared to the same month of last year. 18,465 visitors came into Nepal during the month. Indian visitors number plunged by 23.9% while non-Indian arrivals increased by 6% during the month. This was stated in the provisional figures provided by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, quoting Immigration Office, TIA.
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Horse fair 2006 - From 7th to 14th May 2006
The origins of the Horse Fair are lost in time. During the reign of Alfonso X the Wise, two yearly fairs were celebrated in our city, with the main aim of buying and selling livestock.
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The first intercontinental cultural travel trade show
CULTOUR, a new travel trade show specialized in promoting international cultural travel with take place alternatively in Spain and in the USA. Read more.
Qingdao International Tourism Expo in August
Qingdao International Tourism Expo (QITE) 2006 will be held in the costal city of Qingdao, August 11-13, 2006. A partner city of Beijing Olympics 2008, the historic and cultural city of Qingdao attracts a great number of tourists. In 2005, Qingdao received 684,000 overseas and 24.49 million domestic tourist arrivals. QITE 2005 attracted travel and tourism professionals and media from over 30 countries with 5,000 trade visitors and 30,000 public visitors. The 16th Qingdao International Beer Festival will be held coincidently with QITE and is expected to attract three million visitors. Web site: www.qdite.com.
San Francisco Selected for Starwood's First New Le Meridien Hotel in North America since Acquiring the Brand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts and HEI Hospitality announced today that the Park Hyatt Hotel at 333 Battery Street in San Francisco has become a Le Meridien Hotel. According to the terms of the franchise agreement, the hotel will be managed by Merritt Hospitality, a division of hotel owner HEI Hospitality. Starwood acquired Le Meridien in November of 2005 and has announced plans for the aggressive expansion of the brand.
ARTEH Hotels and Turangra together in the Azores.
Lisbon, May 07, 2006 - The Independent Hotel Chain ARTEH - Hotels and Resorts and the Leading Tour Operator of Azores Turangra signed an understanding Protocol with the objective of bringing the insular destination closer, with better conditions regarding air rates.
To make your reservation and/or to visit the Hotels please go to: http://www.arteh-hotels.com/.
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Worldhotels sluit zich aan bij Flying Blue frequent flyer programma Air France/KLM
Hotelgroep Worldhotels heeft een samenwerkings-overeenkomst gesloten met Air France/KLM voor het Flying Blue-spaarprogramma. Deelnemers aan dit programma ontvangen bij een verblijf in een van de Worldhotels 500 miles, in een aantal geselecteerde Worldhotels zal dit in de introductiefase 1500 miles zijn.
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Starwood to Open in Daning, Shanghai
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will manage the Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai in Daning. The hotel will consist of 315 rooms, 1,065 sqm of meeting space, three food and beverage outlets, a health club, indoor swimming pool and a business centre. The hotel is part of "Daning -- the Life Hub", an open-air urban lifestyle centre, located in central Zhabei, north of Shanghai central business district. It offers 15 high- and low-rise buildings, 11 piazzas and courtyards, two kilometres of pedestrian promenade, a retail centre, hotel, offices, home offices and residential apartments. Starwood has 50 hotels in China (PRC), 25 of which are in operation and 25 under construction.
For further information visit: www.starwoodhotels.com.
Special Rate for Villa in Phuket
The Village Resort & Spa is offering a three-day/two-night package for a tropical villa priced at THB7,900 (US$200 approx.) sgl/THB8,900 twn. A pool access villa is THB8,900/THB9,900. This package includes roundtrip airport-hotel transfers, 30% spa discount, gift, fruit basket, welcome and farewell drink and check-out until 1600hrs. This package is valid June 1-October 15, 2006. E-mail:
suda@frontvillage.com.
Accor Takes Control in French Polynesia
Accor Asia Pacific's Sydney office has taken control of all operations, for its six flagship hotels in French Polynesia. Among others, this includes the iconic Sofitel Marara (pictured) on the lagoon island of Bora Bora. The hotel has undergone a total refurbishment to bring it up to five-star standard. The Sofitel Motu will also be refurbished. The Sofitel Moorea has already been upgraded. For further information visit www.accorhotels-asia.com.
Porto to have the largest Pousada guest house in Portugal
With 75 rooms and a stunning view over the river Douro, the Pousada do Freixo, in Porto, is to be the biggest in the country, and is set to be inaugurated in the first quarter of 2009.
The new guest house will utilize the Palácio do Freixo building, which has recently been renovated, as well as the gardens and the neighbouring building of an old factory.
The fact that the guest house is close to the river Douro and the Freixo marina will also be made use of, with the restoration of an old mooring dock near the palace, which can serve as an arrival point for guests, with a river connection to the guest house already planned from the riverside area and the historical city centre.
www.pousadas.pt - tel +351 21 8442001 - fax +351 21 8442085
Novotel Launches The Da Vinci Code Breaking Package
Novotel are offering guests the opportunity to bring the secrets of The Da Vinci Code to life with the launch of The Da Vinci Code Breaks package at select London Novotel hotels. Read more.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Reaches a Milestone in China, Announcing Its 50th Hotel in Greater China
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) continues its aggressive expansion in China, announcing an agreement with Shanghai Forrester (Zhabei) Development Ltd. to manage the Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning. Starwood now has 50 hotels in Greater China, 25 of which are in operation and 25 under construction. Expected to open in 2008, the newly signed Four Points by Sheraton will be the ninth Starwood hotel in Shanghai, and the sixth Four Points by Sheraton in Greater China. Read more.
Discover Thailand in the Astrid Park Plaza hotel in Antwerp!
Thai Festival until May 21st 2006:
- Every Sunday: Thai Brunch with Thai relax massages. € 35 per person, € 17,50 per child 6 - 12 yrs, Free for children 0-6 yrs.
- During this period Thai à la carte menu in The Square, Restaurant, Brasserie & Terrace of the hotel
- Every Friday and Saturday happy hour from 5 to 9 pm with Thai cocktails and free amuses-bouches
For information and reservations call 0032 (0)3 203 12 46or or mail to appbanq@parkplazahotels.be
“Flightseeing” met Astrid park plaza
Boeken is Antwerpen ontdekken vanuit de lucht
Wie Antwerpen eens vanuit de lucht wil ontdekken, toert misschien binnenkort boven Antwerpen in een Cessna F172M dankzij het Astrid Park Plaza hotel in samenwerking met Freeflight. Met sfeermuziek op de achtergrond wordt u ondergedompeld in tal van leuke weetjes over “’t Stad”. U waant zich in een live documentaire met een adembenemend uitzicht.
Wie voor 15 juni 2006 een meeting of overnachtingen boekt voor 15 personen of meer in juni, juli of augustus 2006, wordt verrast met een uniek vliegticket!
Bel ons nu voor een boeking op tel. +32 (0)3 203 12 46 en vlieg binnenkort naar hogere Antwerpse sferen !
Two Business Excellence Awards For Rocco Fortes The Balmoral
Rocco Fortes The Balmoral in Edinburgh has won two national Business Excellence Awards in the leisure, travel and tourism industry, at the recent Gala Awards Dinner held in London.
The Balmoral was awarded the overall winner of the Hotels category, beating off UK-wide competition from leading hotel brands including The Maybourne Hotel Group which owns Claridges, The Berkeley and The Connaught in London. The Balmoral also came top of its company category - hotels with a turnover of more than £1 million.
Intercontinental Hotels Group Announces Opening Of Its Latest Resort Property In The Crowne Plaza Portofolio
ATLANTA (May 5, 2006) -- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler, Ariz., (US) formerly known as the legendary San Marcos Golf Resort recently opened. With the addition of the historic 295-room property, there are now three Crowne Plaza hotels with more than 800 guestrooms in the state of Arizona.
Black & white elegance - Fleming’s Hotel Frankfurt opens its doors for business
Frankfurt’s second four-star Fleming’s Hotel has recently opened its doors for business – only metres away from the city’s New Stock Exchange. The hotel name derives from James Bond author, Ian Fleming. Fleming’s features modern design – with lots of dark wood, white tiling and light green leather finishes all very reminiscent of a cosy French brasserie. Fleming’s Hotel Frankfurt has 146 rooms and six suites in total. Read more.
Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe - first class hotel in downtown Dresden
The Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group opened a real gem of a hotel opposite Dresden’s Frauenkirche at the beginning of April 2006. The Steigenberger Hotel de Saxe, whose construction was modelled on historical buildings and whose decor exhibits loving attention to detail, will attract both city tourists and business travellers with 185 bedrooms and ten conference rooms. Read more.
Countdown for the Maritim Hotel Dresden
The new Maritim Hotel Dresden will open its doors on the 15th of May 2006. 18 months of extensive building operations and alterations to the 90 year old listed Erlweinspeicher will come to an end. The 45th hotel of the Maritim Hotel Company, situated directly on the banks of the river Elbe in close vicinity to the old town centre, will become a prime address in the meeting and convention segment in Dresden and Saxony. Read more.
ATLANTA (May 5, 2006) InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today the opening of a new 69-room Candlewood Suites hotel in central Oklahoma (US). The new property is Moores first Candlewood Suites hotel and first extended-stay hotel.
BETHESDA, Md., May 4 -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) today announced that its joint venture in the Netherlands with Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, the Dutch pension fund, and Jasmine Hotels Pte Ltd, an affiliate of GIC Real Estate Pte Ltd, the real estate investment company of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte Ltd, completed the purchase of four hotels from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ("Starwood"). The Company also announced that it contributed the Sheraton Warsaw Hotel & Towers to the joint venture. Read more.
New Congress Centre in the Porto Palácio Hotel
The city of Porto has gained a new Congress Centre. Located in the Porto Palácio Hotel, one of the most prestigious five star hotels in the city, the new structure is the most modern of its kind in Porto, and is an asset for the hotel and for the city, providing facilities with which to host any kind of event.
Equipped with a 525m2 room, with a maximum capacity of six hundred, the new venue is designed for congresses and meetings of a varied nature, and includes the latest communications, acoustics and image technology, to host all kinds of cultural and musical events.
In order to meet the needs of the most demanding initiatives, the Congress Centre also has at its disposal a further 12 rooms, three foyers, wireless Internet throughout and two car parks, thereby meeting all of the requirements of an excellent multi-purpose venue.
www.hotelportopalacio.com - tel +351 22 6086600 - fax +351 22 6091467
International Congress Centre Bundeshaus Bonn on the road to success
The International Congress Centre Bundeshaus Bonn (IKBB), which incorporates the former plenary auditorium of the Federal German Parliament, is well on the road to success. Occupancy has been doubled since 2003: 120 days in 2003, 225 days in 2004 and 268 days in 2005. And this trend is continuing. In 2006 and prospects for 2007 and 2008 are also looking very good according to IKBB Director, Matthias Schultze.
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50 Millions Euros will be invested for the Future Congress Palace Of Jerez
The Congress and Palace Centre will become the main element around which the other components of the complex will lie. The project conceives it as a building with a semicircular plan at the front part which will contain the main façade lying in front of the ring road. Besides, there will be an access to the entrance hall from that very road. Read more. |
Universal Studios Hollywood Offers Star-Quality Free Shuttle Service from Anaheim to World's Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park
Hollywood, 08 June 2006/eTN - Universal City, CA Universal Studios Hollywood will offer travelers an irresistible value just in time for peak travel season with the introduction of free shuttle service from Anaheim to Universal Studios Hollywood beginning Saturday, July 1, 2006. Read more.
Making PROFIT in the Pacific
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and CDE/ PROINVEST, a programme of the European Union charged with promoting investment in the South Pacific, have joined forces to bring PROFIT in the PACIFIC to Vanuatu in 2006. The event will be held at the Le Lagon Resort November 29-December 1. PROFIT in the PACIFIC delivers a unique platform for business and investment opportunities to tourism entrepreneurs who seek investment support for their projects and investor enterprises from the EU and other countries. PROFIT in the PACIFIC features one-to-one meetings between prospective partners and a conference programme addressing the most significant issues and
trends in Pacific tourism. For further information visit: www.PROfITpacific.com.
Africa Travel Association Signs MOU with PATA
A formal understanding between the Africa Travel Association (ATA) and PATA has been signed. ATA President, the Hon. Kabinga J Pande MP (pictured), Zambia's Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, signed the agreement during ATA's 31st World Congress in Accra, Ghana, last week. Minister Pande attended the 55th PATA Annual Conference last month. The memorandum spells out areas of information and research exchange and other areas of cooperation between the two associations and their members. The aim of the PATA-ATA link is to gain a greater understanding of, and positively influence, increased tourism flows between both regions. Both ATA and PATA expressed their gratitude for the leadership role which the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism played to bring about the PATA-ATA partnership. The ATA Conference also appointed the Hon. J. Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey, Ghana's Minister of Tourism, as ATA's new President.
For more information: www.africa-ata.org.
Worldspan Signs Multi-Year Full Content Agreement with Air France
ATLANTA, May 8 -- Global travel technology leader Worldspan, L.P. today announced it has signed a new multi-year full content agreement providing Worldspan travel agencies worldwide with complete access to Air France global travel offerings effective immediately. Full content is available to Worldspan subscribers including travel agencies, travel Web sites and corporate travelers. Those subscribers have real-time connectivity to information, schedules and availability, including publicly available fares and Web fares.
Amadeus adds 4,000 new hotels to its system
* Amadeus increases its non-GDS hotel content
* New hotels all viewable through Amadeus' award-winning Hotel Multimedia tool
Madrid, 4 May 2006: Amadeus, a leading provider of technology and distribution systems to the travel and tourism industry, today announced that Amadeus travel agencies in 75,000 locations around the world can now book over 4,000 additional hotels from hotel.de and HotelAG (Hotel Accommodation Group), not previously available through the Amadeus system. It has taken the total number of hotels bookable in Amadeus to over 61,000. Read more.
High level of attendance at TUI AG Annual General Meeting
All items on the Agenda passed with strong majority
Today’s 47th Annual General Meeting of the Group held in the Congress Centrum Hannover was attended by approximately 3.200 shareholders and shareholder representatives as well as 255 guests and members of the press. They represented 94,615,075 shares corresponding to capital of 241,268,441.25 euros (37.74 percent). Read more.
Intrepid Travel Goes 'Outback'
Intrepid Travel is offering a 16-day "Outback Tracks" trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs for a small group of adventurers. The package includes three-night hotel accommodation, one-night in pub-shared facilities, six-night 'swags' in camping grounds with facilities, five-night 'swags' in bush camps without facilities, plus transportation, meals (12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, nine dinners). The trip offers experiences such as an afternoon in the wine growing Clare Valley; a journey along the Oodnadatta Track; time spent with the Iga Warta and Mimili Aboriginal communities and a camel trek in the desert. Priced at AU$2,550 (plus a local payment of AU$250), the trip will depart on August 5 & 26 and September 16. Web site: www.intrepidtravel.com.
Michael Behrendt and Peter Rothwell appointed to the Executive Board of TUI AG
The supervisory board of TUI AG today appointed Michael Behrendt (shipping) and Peter Rothwell (tourism) as ordinary members to the Executive Board of the Group with immediate effect. „This new management structure accommodates the two-pillar strategy of the Group which was implemented last year“, comments Dr. Michael Frenzel, CEO of TUI AG. „The increased importance of the shipping division requires a tight operative integration into the work of the executive board, which we now ensure with Michael Behrendt“, he added.
TUI expects higher synergy effects through the integration of CP ShipsTUI expects higher synergy effects through the integration of CP Ships / Prospect of doubling the shipping result by 2008 / Further investment in own hotels / Sale of steel trading activities completed. Read more.
GAZELLE World Wave : Grote ALAMO actie....
Boek een ALAMO huurwagen en verdien
een GRATIS bioscoop ticket !
Voor alle nieuwe reservaties met pickup binnen de USA ! Deze actie is geldig
t.e.m. 15 juli 2006 !
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Doe iets aan je voorjaarsmoeheid:
werk aan je vitaliteit in Club Med Vittel!
Club Med is niet alleen aanwezig in exotische oorden: op amper 4 uur rijden van Brussel ligt er een oase van rust, de perfecte plek om even op adem te komen of om zich van de voorjaarsmoeheid te ontdoen.
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OFFRE LIMITEE !
En mai et juin, Nouvelles Frontières offre le séjour de la 2ème personne pour 1 €, sur certaines destinations.
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23 dagen comfortabel door Suriname
Nieuw bij Summum: expeditie door ongerept amazonegebied, langs zeeschildpadden en Danpaati
Amsterdam, mei 2006 – Summum Reizen, dé aanbieder van groepsvakanties naar alle uithoeken van de wereld, heeft dit jaar een 23-daagse reis naar Suriname in het programma waarin twee unieke projecten zijn opgenomen: een bezoek aan Danpaati waar de Nederlandse zorgverzekeraar Menzis samen met Woonzorg Nederland investeert in een hulpproject voor ouderen. En een tocht naar Galibi, waar een bijzonder project rond zeeschildpadden wordt bezocht. Lees meer.
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Best Tours offre une réduction de 120€ par personne sur ses circuits à Cuba. Partez à Cuba
le 19/05, 02/06 ou le 16/06 et bénéficiez d'une réduction de - € 120/pers.!
Offre valable avec MARTINAIR pour les circuits suivants:
- Découverte de Cuba (9 jours)
- Découverte de Cuba + prolongation à Varadero (13 jours)
Exemple:
Découverte de Cuba 9 jours à p.d. € 1.080*/pers.
* réduction déjà déduite
Chinese tourists responsible for 5% of all tax-free retails worldwide -
Visitors from Middle Kingdom are difficult but reward customer group for retailers
Berlin, May 3rd. More than 31 million Chinese travelled outside China last year. They visit other countries for sightseeing - and shopping. 5% of all global tax-free spending comes out of Chinese pocket. Experts expect a steady increase of the number of outbound tourists from China in the coming years. Read more.
Un nouveau Freddie Award confirme le succès de la carte commune de crédit-fidélité American Express et SN Brussels Airlines
Bruxelles, le mai 8 2006 - American Express, fournisseur mondial de cartes de paiement et de crédit, et SN Brussels Airlines, compagnie aérienne belge full-service, ont remporté - pour la deuxième fois consécutive - le prestigieux Freddie Award pour leur carte commune de crédit-fidélité. La carte SN Brussels Airlines American Express a été élue meilleure carte de crédit-fidélité pour l'Europe, le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique par les voyageurs fréquents du monde entier. En savoir plus.
From left to right: Scott Slater, Director of Agency, Leisure & Segmented Sales, Delta Air Lines Inc; Mark McHugh, CEO & President, Gatorland; William C. Peeper, President, Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Richard T. Crotty, Mayor of Orange County; Jay Rasulo, TIA National Chair and Chairman Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
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Hard Rock at Pow Wow
This week more than 5,000 travel industry delegates from 70 countries are in Orlando, Florida for the 38th Annual International Pow Wow. With more than 47,000 appointments between U.S. travel suppliers and international buyers taking place, TIA estimates that International Pow Wow will generate more than $4 billion in travel to the U.S. over the next three years. |
Un Air de jazz souffle sur la Nouvelle Orléans
3 – 6 août 2006
Après le New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, La Nouvelle-Orléans maintient le rythme en préparant la 6ème édition 2006 du Satchmo SummerFest, qui se tiendra du 3 au 6 août 2006. En savoir plus.
International visitation to the US continues growth into 2006
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that 2.9 million international visitors traveled to the United States in January 2006, an increase of 11 percent over January 2005. “As we approach National Tourism Week, it is encouraging to see a continuing trend of increased visitation to the United States,” said Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services Al Frink. “In 2005, we recorded the second-highest number of visitors in U.S. history, and those visitors spent record dollars during their stays.” Read more.
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