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VLM Airlines atteint les 100 % de ponctualité sur la ligne Bruxelles - Londres pour le mois de septembre
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Anvers, 12 octobre 2006 - Tous les vols de VLM Airlines au départ de Bruxelles et à destination de Londres sont partis à temps. La compagnie aérienne régionale confirme ainsi sa solide réputation de moyen de transport ponctuel destiné aux voyageurs d'affaires. En savoir plus.
JAL to Code Share with Galaxy - New Domestic Cargo Airline
Tokyo October 12, 2006: Japan Airlines and Galaxy Airlines, a new Japanese domestic cargo airline, today filed a plan to operate a code share agreement, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation.
From November 7, 2006 JAL will code share on Galaxy’s flights between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and Kitakyushu Airport in northern Kyushu and between Haneda and Naha, Okinawa. JAL hopes that the new code share will help expand its share of the domestic cargo market with these late night cargo flights.
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oneworld airline alliance launches biggest yet push to increase market share in France and Germany
The oneworld® airline alliance today marks the launch of its largest yet drive to win a bigger share of the air travel market from France and Germany.
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• Delta poursuit son expansion internationale avec de nouvelles liaisons sans escale vers Dubaï, Séoul, et quatre destinations en Europe
• De nouvelles liaisons qui font suite au lancement de plus de 50 vols internationaux l'année dernière, dans le cadre de la plus grande expansion internationale de l'histoire de Delta
ATLANTA, le 12 octobre 2006 – Delta Air Lines, la compagnie aérienne internationale à la plus forte croissance, poursuit son expansion internationale en ajoutant de nouvelles liaisons sans escale vers plusieurs marchés où la croissance économique est la plus forte dans le monde. Durant l'année 2007, Delta va accélérer la diversification de son réseau en ouvrant de nouveaux vols vers des destinations à forte demande en Asie, au Moyen-Orient, en Europe et en Amérique Latine.
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• Delta Air Lines, première compagnie aérienne américaine à proposer de vrais lits en Classe Affaires sur ses vols internationaux
• Delta proposera début 2008 des «suites privatives» permettant de s'allonger complètement et offrant à ses clients internationaux plus d'intimité, d'espace, et de confort.
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Ervaar echte luxe in FIRST van British Airways
British Airways biedt Club World reizigers tijdelijk de mogelijkheid om de zeer exclusieve eerste klasse FIRST te ervaren.
Iedereen die een Club World ticket heeft geboekt vóór 31 december 2006 en reist vóór 31 maart 2007 komt voor deze upgrade in aanmerking op één van de enkele reizen van een retourvlucht. Lees meer.
Air One contracts with AVIAREPS
The Airline Management Company represents the Italian private carrier in the markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland
The Italian private carrier Air One has signed the contracts with AVIAREPS and like this the airline becomes new client of one of the world’s leading airline management companies. With immediate effect AVIAREPS will take over all sales & marketing activities for the Italian airline in the markets of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. At the same time Air One expands its international network with a new connection between Milan/Linate and Berlin/Tegel. The new service will start on October 29th.
Air One, based in Rome, has started scheduled flights already in 1995 with a first route between Rome/Fiumicino and Milan/Linate. Today the airline offers 23 domestic flights as well as international destinations like Athens and Copenhagen. From the end of October Milan–Berlin will be added to the international route map of Air One. With 30 aircrafts, Boeing B737 and Airbus A320, the Italian private carrier operates 1400 flights per week. Besides, Air One is also partner of Lufthansa / Miles & More. In 2005 5.3 Million passengers flew with the private carrier.
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Nieuw magazijn in Parijs-CDG verwelkomt 4 nieuwe klanten
Brussel, 9 oktober 2006 - Het nieuwe magazijn van Aviapartner Cargo in Parijs-CDG heeft 4 nieuwe klanten aan zijn portfolio toegevoegd. Lees meer.
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Northwest Airlines reports September Traffic
EAGAN, Minn. -- (October 6, 2006) - Northwest Airlines today announced a September consolidated (mainline and regional) load factor of 81.3 percent, 1.3 points above September 2005. Northwest reported a mainline load factor of 82.2 percent, 1.2 points above September 2005. |
In September 2006, Northwest and Northwest Airlink regional carriers flew 6.17 billion consolidated revenue passenger miles (RPMs) and 7.58 billion consolidated available seat miles (ASMs), a traffic decrease of 5.5 percent and a capacity decrease of 7.1 percent versus September 2005.
Northwest flew 5.75 billion mainline revenue passenger miles and 6.99 billion mainline available seat miles in September 2006, a traffic decrease of 4.2 percent and a capacity decrease of 5.6 percent versus September 2005.
Northwest Announces European Expansion
Airline to Add Six Trans-Atlantic Flights and Two New European Destinations to Its Global Network
DETROIT, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northwest Airlines today announced an expansion of its European flight network with new service to Brussels, Belgium and Dusseldorf, Germany, as well as the first and only nonstop service between Hartford, Conn. and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Read more.
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KLM's New Delftware miniature N° 87. - Peperhuis in Enkhuizen
AMSTELVEEN, October 9, 2006 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated its 87th anniversary in true tradition on October 7, 2006, with the presentation of a new Delftware miniature. The Delftware miniatures are replicas of Dutch historical buildings. The Peperhuis (Pepper House) on the Wierdijk in Enkhuizen was selected as the 87th miniature. Mr. Rob van Hijfte,Vice President Cabin Inflight Management, officially presented the first copy of the new house to Mr. Erik Schilp, managing director of the Zuiderzee Museum . Read more.
KLM to Reduce Fuel Surcharge
AMSTELVEEN, October 11, 2006 - In response to decreasing fuel prices, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will reduce its fuel surcharge by EUR 5 per stretch on all intercontinental flights and by EUR 1 per stretch on all intra-European flights.
This reduction is in addition to the reduction of September 28 and will apply to tickets issued as of October 12, 2006.
In so doing, KLM is upholding its policy of adjusting the fuel surcharge if the oil (barrel) price rises above or drops below a certain level for more than 30 consecutive days. This also ties in with KLM's marketing proposition of being a reliable airline.
KLM Opens Rehabilitation Center For Disabled Children On Sumatra
AMSTELVEEN/ MEDAN, October 11, 2006 - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has opened a rehabilitation center for disabled children in Medan on the island of Sumatra. The center accommodates around 100 children, who will be offered physiotherapy and remedial therapy at the center. The children are also given social guidance in reintegrating into society. Read more.
Air France Reduces Its Fuel Surcharge
As the price of the barrel has remained below 65 dollars for 30 consecutive days, Air France, as promised, is withdrawing its most recent fuel surcharge increase, i.e. :
• 1 euro on domestic flights
• 2 euros on medium-haul flights
• 7 euros on long-haul flights
This decrease is valid on tickets issued in France as from 6 October 2006.
Egalité des chances entre les femmes et hommes
Air France récompensée
Récompensée pour sa réussite exemplaire en matière d'égalité des chances entre les femmes et les hommes, Air France a reçu le trophée de l'égalité professionnelle décerné le 5 octobre 2006 à Corte, dans le cadre des 2èmes Rencontres Internationales sur la Diversité*. En savoir plus.
SEPTEMBER 2006 TRAFFIC
Passenger activity
• 5.9% growth in traffic with load factor maintained at the high level of 82.8%
• Further increase in unit revenue
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TAM Reaches 51.7% Domestic and 60.0% International Market Share
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Oct. 10 -- TAM S.A., Brazil's largest airline company, announces operating data for September 2006 as disclosed today by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). According to ANAC, TAM registered 35.4% growth in domestic RPK (demand) compared to the same period last year, and a 28.6% increase in domestic ASK (supply). In September, market demand increased by 6.9% and market supply increased by 4.9%. In the international market, TAM registered 36.6% growth in RPK and 37.7% in ASK compared to September 2005.
EU and US Reach Agreement on the Continued Use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) Data
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The EU and the United States completed negotiations today on an interim Agreement on the processing and transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data by air carriers to the US Administration. The interim Agreement, which will be submitted for approval by the EU Council as soon as possible, provides legal certainty by replacing the Agreement of May 2004 between the European Community and the US, following the Court of Justice of the European Communities judgment of 30 May 2006.
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Celebrity Cruises' Solstice Takes First Step Toward The Sun
MIAMI – October 11, 2006 – Celebrity Cruises has taken its first major step toward physically launching Celebrity Solstice in Fall 2008. The line's President Dan Hanrahan today ceremoniously pressed the start button for the plasma cutter at shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, creating the ship's first steel plate. Read more.
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Costa Cruises international portal, www.costacruise.com, is awarded Internet Key Award
Costa Cruises has been awarded the Internet Key Award in recognition for being the best designed site in 2006 in Italy as well as providing the most interactive service.
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The award, which was presented to Costa Cruises at an awards ceremony in Milan on September 27, is widely accepted as one of the most prestigious and respected prizes in the field of web design and development.
The annual Key Award Festival, an event designed to reward creativity and technological innovation in online communication, brings together telecommunications professionals, web design and development agencies, media agencies and web and mobile marketing experts.
www.costacruises.com was chosen as the best international site because of its graphic design and user friendliness, which is why it draws more than 480,000 hits every month from all over the world.
The cruise operator has created local versions of the website in 17 countries and is translated into 12 languages.
Costa Cruises signs deal with Italian football team
Leading European cruise company Costa Cruises has sealed a deal to sponsor Naples football club – Napoli Calcio – for the 2006/07 season. The sponsorship deal kicked off a week ago when Naples played its first match at home to Treviso at the San Paolo stadium winning 4-2.
The sponsorship deal is built on Costa’s deep local roots and long tradition of activity in Campania, where the Company has had a presence since the 1950s. Naples is a port of huge significance to Costa Cruises; some seven of the Company’s 11 ships will make stopovers here this year, bringing around 200,000 passengers to the region.
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« Christmas Shopping » à Rye et Hastings
et des cadeaux SeaFrance au pied du sapin ! |
Cette année, à l’occasion des fêtes de fin d’année, SEAFRANCE propose à ses passagers de quitter les sentiers battus qui mènent à Canterbury pour partir à la découverte de deux autres joyaux touristiques de l’Angleterre : Rye et Hastings. L’occasion rêvée de partager, le temps d’une journée ou d’un week-end, les traditions de Noël outre-Manche et de remplir sa hotte de
cadeaux « so British »… En savoir plus.
Un ferry tout neuf vous emmène à la découverte de l'atmosphère de Noël
En Angleterre, les gens continuent à adorer les festivités de Noël. Alors que nous commençons à penser à la Saint-Nicolas, leurs magasins baignent déjà dans l'ambiance incomparable des illuminations de Noël. La Noël est une fête familiale qui se prépare traditionnellement avec beaucoup d'entrain. Il s'agit à chaque fois d'une merveilleuse expérience : on rêve romantiquement à un Noël blanc et on cherche entre-temps de petits cadeaux originaux à mettre sous le sapin.
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Alsace Tourism To Get Major Boost With The Introduction Of The TGV EST Europeén High-Speed Line
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The region of Alsace is set to receive a major tourism boost next year when the €5 billion TGV EST Européen high speed train route is launched. The new service, which opens in June, will cut the travel time from Paris to Strasbourg by nearly half. Read more.
"Palmentuinen in Marokko"
In bijlage vind je eveneens de folder van het project, die een idee geeft van zowel de tentoonstelling zelf als van het evenementenprogramma.
Hier downloaden in PDF.
Brullen of vechten - hoe gebruik jij je energie?
Energieke activiteiten in Apenheul
In de herfstvakantie, van 14 t/m 29 oktober, kun je in Apenheul elke dag weer meedoen aan tal van leuke activiteiten! Het thema van de WetenWeek is "Gebruik je energie!". In Apenheul is de vertaling van het thema naar activiteiten voor bezoekers over apen elk jaar weer een enorm succes. Dit jaar draait tijdens de herfstvakantie in Apenheul dus alles om energie. Klimmen, slingeren, spelen, brullen en ruzie maken... een apenleven vréét energie! Hoe komen ze aan die energie en hoe gaan wij eigenlijk om met onze energie? Lees meer.
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Les nouvelles d'hiver 2006.
Qui avait dit qu’il ne se passe rien en Suisse? Aucun autre pays des Alpes ne possède un tel choix d’évènements sportifs et culturels, des festivals, concerts et expositions ! Et il y a bien sûr de plus …
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Verborgen stad Petra genomineerd als nieuw wereldwonder
Al sinds de klassieke oudheid bestaat er een lijst van 7 wereldwonderen: de Pyramiden van Gizeh, de hangende tuinen van Babylon, de Colossus van Rhodos en de Artemistempel van Ephese zijn hier enkele voorbeelden van.
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For its third edition,
From January 12th to 14th 2007, at Grimaldi Forum Monaco
MONTE CARLO TRAVEL MARKET
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From January 12th to 14th 2007, Monte Carlo Travel Market, 3rd edition, will present clients and tourism professionals with a selection of the most exclusive travels in the world.
Created in January 2005 in the Principality of Monaco, this luxury tourism event has taken a new dimension with the Grimaldi Forum Monaco for its second edition.
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SnowCity Anvers: La Suisse et l'Autriche apportent l'hiver dans la ville.
Pendant les week-ends du 28-29 octobre et 4-5 novembre, l'hiver commencera déjà en Belgique. Plus de 25 destinations de vacances suisses et autrichiennes et 8 touroperateurs transformeront Anvers en un paradis de neige.
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Les deux pays typiques des Alpes offriront sur la 'Groenplaats' des plaisirs d'hiver, animations et informations pour le grand public. 30 Tonnes de veritable neige, une piste de snowtubing et un trampoline-snowboard garantissent le plaisir pour les sportifs. Pour les enfants, il y aura des combats de boules de neige, un simulateur snowboard et beaucoup d'animations.
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China Outbound Travel - BITTM changes name
BITTM (the Beijing International Travel and Tourism Market), the only business-to-business event dedicated to outbound travel and tourism in China, has today announced a change to its brand name. The show will be known from October 2006 as the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM). The next COTTM will take place from 14 - 16 May 2007 at the China World Trade Center in Beijing (CWTC). - http://www.cottm.com
Technology Peaks at WTM
This year has seen travel technology hit a high with an explosion of new online travel solutions and mobile applications and confidence in the industry soar as a result.
This has been reflected in a record number of travel technology exhibitors at World Travel Market with interest for the first time from global technology leaders in the travel industry at the event. Read more.
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Katherine Jenkins To Open World Travel Market
Katherine Jenkins, the fastest-selling female opera singer ever, will assist World Travel Market to launch a major new global responsible tourism initiative for 2007 which organisers describe as both inspirational and ambitious.
The initiative - currently under wraps will form a major international theme at the opening ceremony.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Unveils Its Newest Brand - Element Hotels, Created by Westin Hotels, To Transform the Extended Stay Experience |
11 Oct 06 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today unveiled its newest hotel brand: ELEMENT, created by the team behind Westin Hotels & Resorts. Incorporating smart design, modern style and a social environment, ELEMENT is targeted to travelers staying for an extended period of time, and promises to help guests live their best lives on the road. In September, Starwood unveiled the brand to North American developers and this week will introduce the new brand to the Asia Pacific market at the Hotel Investment Conference ( HICAP ) in Hong Kong during the second leg of a global road show. The brand is currently developing a custom prototype for Asia Pacific that will appeal to travelers visiting the diverse region. Read more.
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Turkish Baths and Spa Treatments
Echo Centuries-Old Ottoman Traditions
Swissôtel Ankara, Turkey Unveils Amrita Spa & Wellness |
ZÜRICH, 10 October 2006 - Turkish baths, or “hamams” have been an integral part of Turkish culture for centuries. The Hamam takes place in a large heated domed room with washing basins (kurna). A large and heated marble platform (gobektasi) is located in the middle of the room, with private bathing cubicles are along the perimeter. Read more.
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Conference and Events at Rocco Forte's Hotel de Rome
Rocco Forte Hotels offers business clients the opportunity to create a truly unique and individual event at Berlin's most exclusive address, Hotel de Rome. Read more.
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Atleten opgelicht door Marc Saenen
Eens te meer werden bonafide reizigers opgelicht door reisboekingen via het internet.
Reeds maanden geleden heeft de Vereniging Vlaamse Reisbureaus (VVR) de reiswereld geïnformeerd omtrent de illegale en misdadige praktijken van Marc Saenen die zich reisorganisator noemt en zich uitgeeft als lid van diverse internationale reisorganisaties. |
De VVR begrijpt niet dat ondanks de vele waarschuwingen (E-vram 06.02.02) reizigers en officiële sportorganisaties zich steeds weer laten oplichten op een zeer eenvoudige wijze zonder informatie in te winnen bij erkende reisbureaus, touroperators of hun beroepsverenigingen.
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Pattaya ready to host the 67th Skål World Congress
(eTN) - 67th Skål International World Congress will take place in Pattaya, Thailand on 15-20 October 2006, at PEACH at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
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Amadeus signs over 70 leading hotel brands to Best Available Rate programme
Participating hotel chains see bookings growth up to 30%
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Vilvoorde, Belgium, 12 October, 2006 – Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, today announced that 76 hotel brands have signed up to its Best Available Rate programme since it was launched in February 2006. Participating hotels guarantee to supply Amadeus with rates that are the same or lower than those available through other distribution systems, branded websites or the hotel’s own call centre. Read more.
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Jetair Vacances à la neige fête son anniversaire et gâte les amateurs de sports d'hiver avec des formules avantageuses
* All inclusive - charme et chalets - shortski
* Nouvelles stations de ski en France
* Beauty & Wellness en Autriche
* Hôtels de famille et étoiles Michelin en Allemagne
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De nouveaux hôtels trendy contribuent à l'extension du programme Citytrips de Jetair pour l'hiver 2006/07
* Nouveau: Luxembourg, capitale européenne de la culture 2007
* Exclusif : Salzbourg comme citytrip hivernal
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Les vacances en voiture Jetair "Près de chez vous" - hiver 2006/07
- Attention portée aux arrangements gastronomiques
- Nouveau : Landal Greenparks
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Ulrik Vercruysse, CEO ad intérim de Thomas Cook Belgium
Ulrik Vercruysse, l'actuel CFO du groupe Thomas Cook Belgium, assurera à partir du 1er novembre 2006, suite au départ de Hans Swinnen, la fonction de CEO ad intérim.
Il assurera cette fonction en attendant la nomination définitive du nouveau CEO de Thomas Cook Belgium par Thomas Cook AG.
Thomas Cook Travel Shop collabore avec Cadeaubox.com
A partir de cette semaine, Thomas Cook Travel Shop proposera des coffrets-cadeaux de Cadeaubox.com dans ses agences de voyages. Cadeaubox.com est un nouveau concept de cadeau englobant une collection de douze élégants coffrets-cadeaux à thème, qui donnent droit, à la personne qui les reçoit, à une expérience originale et unique telle qu'une bouteille de champagne dans un bar branché, une croisière d'une journée à bord d'un voilier privé ou une séance photo chez un photographe professionnel. En savoir plus.
Doe mee en win een reis naar de sneeuw
Op Sunweb.be vindt u prachtige pakketreizen aan voordelige prijzen, zowel in de zomer als in de winter.
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TUI sells Wolf subsidiary to CENTROTEC Sustainable
TUI AG has sold its 80-percent share in Wolf GmbH to CENTROTEC Sustainable AG, Brilon, Germany. The selling price was not disclosed. The transaction has been finalised on 5 October 2006. As previously announced TUI has now disposed of its last industrial holding and has so completed the restructuring of the Group by turning its focus completely on tourism and shipping. It is intended for Wolf to continue within the CENTROTEC group as an independent company with its own brand.
Malta Declaration on the Role of Market Intelligence in the development of European tourism
Malta / Brussels, 10 October 2006. The European Travel Commission (ETC) has been at the forefront of tourism market research in Europe for 20 years through the work of its Market Intelligence Group. To mark this important anniversary, ETC declared 2006 the Year of Market Intelligence and staged the organisation's Second Executive Summit and Symposium on Market Intelligence in Malta on 4 October. Read more.
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Versterking TMC-team
Travel Marketing Company (TMC) in Amsterdam heeft sinds 1 september haar team versterkt met Karien Olthof als Junior Accountmanager Travel Trade. Zij gaat zich voornamelijk bezig houden met alle marketingzaken met betrekking tot de travel trade. Karien heeft veel feeling met de reisbranche gekregen door haar werk- en reiservaringen in deze toeristische branche. Daarnaast heeft zij in de praktijk al eerder met marketingfuncties te maken gehad, waaronder bij het reclamebureau BASIS Communicatie.
Met haar toeristische ervaringen, creativiteit, organisatievermogen en hands-on mentaliteit zal zij het TMC-team gaan ondersteunen.
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