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Atterrissages et décollages gratuits en mai
Brussels Airport pose un geste après la grève du 13 avril
Brussels Airport, 19 avril 2007 – Brussels Airport souhaite exprimer son estime pour les efforts exceptionnels consentis par les compagnies aériennes lors de la grève sans préavis menée le vendredi 13 avril par les pompiers de l’aéroport. L’aéroport envisage également un geste à l’attention des passagers touchés. En savoir plus.
Ryanair Flying between Maribor, Slovenia and London
The long anticipated airline connection between Maribor and London has been finally officially confirmed. Ryanair representative Tomasz Kulakowski announced at Maribor Airport that from 7 June onwards, their aircraft will depart every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:00 am from London Stansted and return from Maribor at 1:30 pm.
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Delta lancera cet été un programme mondial
de compensation des émissions de CO2
Delta devient la première compagnie aérienne américaine à offrir à ses clients la possibilité de compenser les émissions de gaz carbonique inhérentes au transport aérien.
Delta fera un don au profit du Conservation Fund au nom de tous ses clients
qui voyageront lors de la Journée de la Terre, et annonce son projet de planter 47 000 arbres pour ses employés dans le monde entier.
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SkyEurope a commandé 5 nouveaux Boeing 737-700
18 avril 2007 – SkyEurope Airlines, la compagnie low cost, annonce l’augmentation du nombre total de ses commandes de Boeing 737 Next Generation à 26 exemplaires, en convertissant une option de cinq jets en commande. Cette commande est évaluée à 295 millions de dollars US, selon le prix catalogue.
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VLM Airlines annonce une neuvième année
bénéficiaire consécutive
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Points forts de 2006
• VLM Airlines enregistre une croissance de 13 % de son chiffre d’affaires.
• Le nombre de passagers a augmenté de 9 %, atteignant 682.000 personnes
• 2006 est la neuvième année bénéficiaire consécutive
• Les bénéfices après taxes ont augmenté de 143 %, atteignant 3,2 millions d’euros
• La compagnie accueille un jet au sein de sa flotte
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Asked to comment on the latest quarterly figures issued by the Austrian Airlines Group, Chief Executive Officer Alfred Ötsch made the following statement: 'We managed to achieve above-average traffic growth in the first quarter of 2007, above all in the short- and medium-haul segment, and remain firmly in the ascendant where measured by all of the key parameters, such as passenger volume, load factor and the traffic result. With the reorientation of our long-haul segment currently underway and the simultaneous expansion in the Focus East areas, with new routes being incorporated into the network and increases in frequency in our core markets, this year's summer schedule is set to make a very positive impact.'
By posting a double-digit rise in passenger volume of 12.3%, the Austrian Airlines Group reported above-average rates of growth in the short- and medium-haul segment compared to the previous year. Compared to 2006, revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) on these scheduled services increased by a substantial 16.9%, while available seat kilometers (ASK) increased by 11.8%. The resultant passenger load factor of 66.6% was 2.9 percentage points higher than last year.
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First JAL aircraft with special oneworld livery makes debut flight
16 April 2007 -- The first of two Boeing 777s that Japan Airlines (JAL) is painting with a special oneworld® design to mark its recent addition to the world's leading quality global airline alliance made its maiden flight in its new livery today. Read more.
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La Corse en vols directs depuis Lille!
Depuis le 8 avril 2007, la compagnie Air France propose des vols directs vers la Corse.
Ajaccio, Bastia et Figari seront tout l’été sans escale.
Après le succès enregistré l’an passé par ses dessertes sur l’île de beauté, Air France a reconduit et étoffé son programme de vols directs au départ de l’Aéroport de Lille.
Depuis le 8 avril, Ajaccio est desservi chaque dimanche ; un second vol chaque samedi sera
proposé à compter du 30 juin.
Puis Bastia (à parti du 29 avril) et Figari (à partir du 12 mai) seront également proposés en vols
directs.
FRA Registers Best First Quarter Ever -
Spring Weather and Early Easter Vacation Bring Positive Effects
FRANKFURT, Germany, April 16/PRNewswire-FirstCall Frankfurt Airport (FRA) registered new record figures for passengers and airfreight in the first quarter of 2007. Aircraft movements and maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) also reached a new all-time high in the January-to-March 2007 period. In March alone, 4,445,996 passengers passed through the FRA air transportation hub, an increase of more than 260,000 passengers compared to the previous record March in 2005. Read more.
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Bolshoi Tourism
Votre réceptif francophone en RUSSIE vous fera découvrir des destinations fabuleuses,
de la Mer Noire à la Sibérie et de l'Asie Centrale jusqu'aux Pays Baltes.
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Tallinn Latest New Addition
To Austrian Route Network From 4 June
The Austrian Airlines Group is to expand its route network into another key economic region from 4 June 2007 when it launches a new service to Tallinn, capital of Estonia. In a codeshare agreement with Estonian Air, Austrian will provide one daily Vienna-Tallinn-Vienna frequency on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays respectively. The new service will offer the perfect connections via the Vienna hub into the global route network of the Austrian Airlines Group. Read more.
Austrian Airlines Group Strengthens Focus East Position
Chicago, Burgas and Tallinn newly incorporated into summer route network
Austrian Airlines Group now with 10 long-range destinations - Washington, Tokyo and Bangkok now to use B777 featuring comfortable sleeper seats in Business Class
Highlights of the Austrian Airlines Group's 2007 summer schedule
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Middle East airport development in focus
The ten leading Middle East airports are investing US$23.5 billion in new airport capacity by 2012 that will provide capacity for 318 million passengers per annum, up 292% on current levels, and taking total annual airport capacity to 399 million. However, this expansion is occurring in areas of close proximity, which increases the risks of overlapping catchment areas and cannibalisation of demand. On the other hand, the planned capacity of the region will likely fall short of traffic growth, even if it meets its expected average growth rate of 7% per annum. Read more.
Growth for AAPA airlines - but challenges lie ahead
Results for 2006 from the AAPA (Association of Asia Pacific Airlines), which includes 17 major carriers, show that a total of 134 million international passengers were carried by AAPA airlines - a new record. If domestic traffic is included in the tally, AAPA carriers transported some 270 million passengers in 2006, 18% of global passenger traffic. Read more.
Un consortium dirigé par Fraport remporte un appel d'offres lancé par l'aéroport d'Antalya
Un consortium dirigé par Fraport a remporté la procédure d'appel d'offres internationale pour l'exploitation de l'ensemble des aérogares de l'aéroport d'Antalya (AYT) en Turquie. A partir de la mi-septembre 2007, Fraport et IC Holding of Turkey exploiteront l'aérogare nationale ainsi que la première aérogare internationale, actuellement gérée par Fraport. Ensuite, en septembre 2009, le consortium reprendra l'exploitation de la deuxième aérogare internationale d'AYT, actuellement gérée par IC. La concession pour l'exploitation des trois aérogares court jusqu'en 2024.
La nouvelle société exploitante a accepté de verser au titre de la concession d'exploitation un montant total de près de 2,37 milliards d'euros, dont 3 % à la signature du contrat. Après la reprise de l'exploitation des aérogares, le paiement du solde sera échelonné sur toute la durée du contrat jusqu'en 2024.
Acquisition Aero Groundservice By Aviapartner Finalised
Brussels/Amsterdam, 12 April 2007 - Aviapartner and VCK Holding announce that they have finalised Aviapartner’s acquisition of VCK Holding’s shares in its cargo-handling subsidiary Aero Groundservices BV.
Both companies had announced this acquisition, on 7 March, which integrates Aero Groundservices’ one-station activity into Aviapartner’s 38-station European network.
British Airways demande conseil à de jeunes passagers.
Première de l'histoire, une compagnie aérienne, British Airways, invite de jeunes voyageurs à participer à un comité consultatif. Cette initiative vise à développer la marque et les services en s'appuyant sur la vision des jeunes. En savoir plus.
A new airport for Ouagadougou
The government of Burkina Faso has plans to build an entirely new airport for the capital, Ouagadougou, to replace its existing airport that is unsuitable for future expansion. The project will cost €360 million and construction will start this year, with completion of phase one targeted for 2011. Read more.
Nouveaux systèmes de navigation GPS Garmin Chez Alamo Rent A Car
Alamo Rent A Car, l'agence de location de voitures partenaire officiel du complexe Walt Disney World de Floride et du complexe Disneyland de Californie, a annoncé la mise à disposition de nouvelles unités de navigation GPS dans près de 150 de ses sites aux Etats-Unis et au Canada.
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Le système Garmin StreetPilot c330 est disponible pour tous les clients Alamo au prix de 10,99 USD par jour. Cet appareil de navigation personnel simple d'emploi garantira aux clients Alamo en voyage en Amérique du Nord de trouver leur chemin sans difficulté et de profiter ainsi pleinement de leur visite. |
Le StreetPilot dispose de cartes pré chargées, d'un écran d'affichage en couleur QVGA de 3,5 pouces, de plusieurs langues disponibles pour le texte et la voix, d'une interface de navigation en 3D et de haut-parleurs doubles pour des instructions audibles et claires.
Renseignements : Alamo Rent A Car, Mme Céline Niedzielski, Tel : + 44 1162 173 844 (Grande-Bretagne), E-mail : NiedzielskiC@goalamo.com
Costa Crociere - Air France
Vers un partenariat stratégique
Air France, membre d'Air France -KLM, premier groupe mondial de transport aérien en termes de chiffre d'affaires et Costa, leader européen des croisières viennent de signer aujourd'hui à Paris, un accord visant à renforcer les synergies commerciales générées par ces deux entreprises. D'ici 2007, le nombre de vacanciers Costa voyageant sur les lignes d'Air France devrait être multiplié par trois.
Au cours de la prochaine saison hiver, Air France devrait transporter près de 28 000 hôtes Costa pour rejoindre les navires exploités par cette société italienne.
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Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery Of
Liberty Of the Seas
Second in Famed Freedom Class of Ships Surpasses Industry Standards with
New Onboard Programming
MIAMI, April 18, 2007 - Continuing on the successful track of creating revolutionary onboard offerings and innovative products, Royal Caribbean International took delivery of its newest Freedom-class ship, Liberty of the Seas, from Aker Yards during a ceremony today in Turku, Finland. Just weeks away from making her U.S. debut on May 3, 2007, the ship will be the first in Royal Caribbean's fleet to showcase new and distinctive wellness, family and wedding programming, which will be rolled out fleet-wide. Liberty shares the title of world's largest cruise ship with sister ship, Freedom of the Seas, which launched in May 2006.
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Nouvelle brochure et nouveaux tarifs de Norfolkline
Les avantages offerts par Norfolkline:
- Norfolkline assure la liaison par ferry vers Douvres la plus proche de la Belgique, Dunkerque est moins éloigné par rapport à Calais, à concurrence d'un peu plus de 40 km
- Norfolkline possède une flotte flambant neuve, spécialement conçue pour la route Dunkerque-Douvres
- Jusqu'à 24 traversées par jour
- La traversée dure seulement 1 heure et 45 minutes
- Pas de groupes ni de passagers piétons
- Infrastructures à bord totalement séparées pour les passagers et les chauffeurs de camion.
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Costa Cruises And the City Marseille Join Together For The Christening Of Costa Serena
Costa Cruises is planning a spectacular inaugural show involving the entire city of Marseilles to celebrate the launch of its new flagship
Marseilles, 11 April 2007 – Costa Cruises, the number one cruise company in Europe, has chosen Marseilles for the inaugural event of its new flagship, the Costa Serena. She will be the 12th cruise ship in Europe’s largest and most modern fleet. The event is to take place on 19 May 2007 in the port of Marseilles and will include an official ceremony in accordance with maritime tradition, together with an impressive inaugural show laid on for all the locals and tourists of the city.
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Costa Cruises Set A New record As The "Costa Luminosa" Sees The Light
For the first time, there are three ships simultaneously under construction in Italy:
the first is due for delivery on May 15, 2007 in Genoa, the other two due in spring 2009
The cutting of the first plate in Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard has begun for the Costa Luminosa, an innovative 92,700 gross tonnage vessel which will be delivered in spring 2009. As well as the Costa Luminosa, two more Costa Cruises liners are currently under construction in the Genoa Sestri Ponente yard. The Costa Serena, an 112,000 gross tonnage, is set for delivery on May 15, 2007, while a sister ship will enter service in spring 2009. Costa Cruises has a 4.5 billion euro fleet expansion programme with 11 new ships planned from 2000 to 2010, including seven orders worth 3.5 billion euros placed with Fincantieri in Italy. Read more.
The cruise market takes off in Vietnam
Danang in central Vietnam is rapidly turning into a major port of call for international cruise ships en route to Halong Bay. According to city officials, Danang will receive over 21,000 cruise-ship passengers from 48 ships this year, compared with 13,500 passengers from 26 ships in 2006
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Taiwan Ranks 4th In Asia In Travel, Tourism Competitiveness: WEF
Taipei, April 18 (CNA) Taiwan ranks fourth in Asia in terms of travel and tourism competitiveness, Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD) officials quoted a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as indicating Wednesday.
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Varna's first shopping mall to open in June
The first of four retail and entertainment centers currently under construction in Bulgarian coastal city Varna will open for business in June, said Dorelov, the local company developing the property.
The 9 mln euro Central Plaza shopping mall, located near Varna's landmark Culture and Sports Palace, will feature 50 shops, 15 office units and 135 indoor and outdoor parking spaces.
Pornic souhaite la bienvenue à ses amis belges
Pornic, jolie station de la côte atlantique, a décidé d'offrir à nouveau en 2007 un accueil spécial et personnalisé aux touristes belges. Cette action prend la forme de l'opération « Bienvenue à nos amis belges », pour laquelle toute la station de Pornic se mobilise de mai à octobre 2007.
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Cycling around Budapest
The Hungarian capital is ideal for exploring by bike: the escorted tours start off in Pest to tour the city's most beautiful places and famous landmarks. Included in the tour price are rental of bike, helmet and bicycle lock, as well as a snack and drink and a rain cape. In addition to the standard routes there are also special bridge and sunset theme tours, for example, and trips farther afield to the Danube bend and Szentendre. The firm also rents bikes. Information: Budapestbike, info@budapestbike.hu, www.budapestbike.hu
TAMPA - The Asian Gardens exhibit, one of the oldest at Lowry Park Zoo, has undergone extensive renovations to reflect the style and architecture of Southeast Asia, with new additions including a large free-flight aviary themed after the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The zoo has also announced its addition of a spacious outdoor exhibit featuring a new colony of African penguins. (813) 935-8552. www.lowryparkzoo.com.
Unified State Policies Needed To Develop Bulgaria's Tourism
To develop, tourism in Bulgaria needed state policies, head of the Bulgarian Association of Travel Agents (BATA) Donka Sokolova said.
Sokolova took part in a roundtable discussion on the problems that Bulgaria’s tourism sector faces.
Cabinet needed to focus on three main development areas. These include the promotion of cultural and historic tourism, emphasis on folklore and on traditions.
Bulgarian Tourism Industry Union (BTIU) representative Petya Slavova said that new tourism laws were needed.
Laws should put new emphasis on cultural monuments and should envision changes in tourism VAT, Slavova said as quoted by Focus news agency. Current VAT regulations stimulated the appearance of grey economy and shady practices within the tourism sector.
Representatives of various tourism organisations said that over-construction and the destruction of Bulgaria’s nature featured among the main obstacles to the development of the sector.
Tanzania targets foreign investors
Tanzania is seeking investors from outside the country to help develop its tourism industry, and Tanzanian tourism minister, Jumanne Magembe, is targeting the Gulf region in particular. Qatar's national carrier, Qatar Airways, launched flights to Dar-es-Salaam in January this year, and Tanzanian authorities are now hoping to attract more investment from the country.
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Eerste Links golfterrein in Middellandse Zee-gebied
Opening exclusief golfhotel LykiaLinksGolf Antalya
Antalya/Turkije, 12 april 2007 - Met de opening van het exclusieve golfresort LykiaLinksGolf in Antalya, stevent de LykiaGroup af op een toppositie onder de 100 beste golfresorts ter wereld. Tijdens een persconferentie werd het afgelopen jaar geëvalueerd en werden doelstellingen en plannen voor 2007 bekendgemaakt. Lees meer.
A third year of healthy growth for the UK
The UK's inbound tourism is on a high. In 2006, over 32 million international arrivals were recorded - 7% more than in 2005, and representing the third consecutive year of strong growth - with visitor spending up 8% to £15.4 billion (€26.5 billion). The bad days of foot & mouth disease and other negative influences appear to be well and truly a thing of the past. The country's tourism industry is now sharply focused on the future and, in particular, its hosting of the Summer Olympic Games in 2012 - an event that is already stimulating greater interest in the UK as a tourism destination. Read more.
DAYTONA BEACH - The Florida International Festival featuring the London Symphony Orchestra will be held July 13-29. The festival will play host to internationally acclaimed performers from the worlds of music and dance. Events take place throughout the Daytona Beach area. (386) 257-7790. www.fif-lso.org.
Golf - Spa's - Winkelen
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico en Utah
Reeuwijk, 12 april 2007 - De zuidwestelijke staten Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico en Utah zijn bestemmingen waar je geweest moet zijn als je op zoek bent naar golfbanen van wereldklasse, spectaculaire spa's en een variatie aan shopmogelijkheden in alle soorten en maten. Lees meer.
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La fête du Berger
Les 19 et 20 mai 2007 de 10h00 à 18h00
au Centre Nature de Botrange
Entrée libre
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Jusqu'au 19ème siècle, le métier de berger était courant sur le plateau des Hautes Fagnes. Il est vrai que l'épicéa n'y régnait pas encore en maître… Aujourd'hui, un berger traverse toujours la lande fagnarde avec son troupeau de moutons dans un but de gestion durable de la plus grande réserve naturelle de Wallonie.
A l'occasion de la « Fête du Berger », venez découvrir :
- le travail du berger (démonstrations telles que rassemblement du troupeau de moutons avec les chiens, tonte, exposition de différentes races de moutons et de chèvres) ;
- les vieux métiers ovins (fileuses, tisseuses …) et les produits artisanaux dérivés ;
- les spécialités à base de mouton - à déguster à la taverne du Centre Nature de Botrange ;
- de nombreuses animations prévues pour les enfants
- des danses folkloriques des groupes d'Amblève (Sa 19 mai dès 14h00) et de Recht (Di 20 mai dès 14h00)
Hamburg Harbour Birthday
The largest harbour festival in the world will take place 11 to 13 May 2007 in Hamburg. Visitors can anticipate three days full of countless attractions on the water, on land and in the air. Happy Hamburg Reisen has put together a suitable all-inclusive package for the occasion: two nights with breakfast in the four-star Best Western Hotel Schmöker Hof, a fireworks cruise on a passenger ship (two hours on 12 May 2007), a city tour and a harbour tour, along with a gourmand voucher for one's choice among selected restaurants and a Hamburg CARD cost 189 Euro per person in a double room.
Information and Booking:
Hamburg Travel GmbH,
Steinstraße 7, 20095 Hamburg,
Tel. +49(0)40/68999899, Fax 68999334,
service@hamburg-travel.de, http://www.hamburg-travel.de
Luisenburg
Carl Orff's "Die Bernauerin," Goethe's "Faust" and the cloak-and-dagger comedy "The Three Musketeers" as well as the family play "Pettersson & Findus" are on the programme of the 2007 Wunsiedel Luisenburg Festival, which will run 22 May to 21 August.
The guest performances of "Othello" by Verdi and the "Dreimäderlhaus" also promise cultural enjoyment.
The natural stage on the Luisenburg near Wunsiedel in the Fichtelgebirge is one of the most attractive in Germany. Festivals have been held here since 1980, thus making it among the
oldest open-air stages in the country presenting professional performances.
Information:
Verkehrs- und Kulturamt,
Tel. +49(0)9232/602162, Fax 602169,
mailto: kultur@wunsiedel.de -- http://www.luisenburg-aktuell.de
Constantine the Great
The exhibition "Constantine the Great" - one of the highlights of the European Cultural Capital 2007 Luxembourg and Its Greater Region - can be seen in Trier from 2 June until 4 November 2007. Travellers can book a three-day group package to see the most important sights in Trier and visit
Luxembourg and, of course, the exhibition with its three themes "tradition and myth," "ruler of the Roman Empire" and "the emperor and the Christians." A hearty wine evening rounds out the package. The group package also includes two nights with breakfast buffet and welcome drink.
Every 21st participant in a double room stays free. Price is from 175 Euro per person in a double room.
Information and booking
Ausstellungsbüro Konstantin-Ausstellungsgesellschaft mbH,
Barbarathermen, Südallee 48, 54290 Trier, Tel. +49(0)651/201707-0, Fax 2017079,
mailto: info@konstantin-ausstellung.de, http://www.konstantin-ausstellung.de
Munich's 'Royal' focus for 2007
The Bavarian city of Munich is launching a 'Royal Munich' theme this year, to coincide with Germany's overarching art and culture promotion for 2007. The city will highlight the legacy of the Wittelsbach dynasty (rulers in Bavaria from the 12th century through to 1918) offering a range of new programmes. These include visits to the numerous castles in and around Munich, a tour which focuses on the childhood of the much-loved 19th-century Austrian Empress Sisi (wife of Emperor Franz Josef), a programme centred round the shops that were officially appointed as purveyors to the royal Bavarian court during the 19th century, and another which highlights royal culinary experiences. Read more.
Canada : A National Treasure On Auction.
Tellico Plains, TN - Apr 13, 2007 (PRN): The treasures of the world are always sold at auction. On May 5th, 2007 a rare treasure in Tennessee will be offered to the public in a premier real estate sales event.
Telliquah was established in 1736 in the heart of the vast Cherokee nation that stretched from northern Alabama to southern Ohio. The Cherokee called their lands Shaconage, Land of the Blue-Grey Smoke, and believed it was the first place the Creator made in all the Earth.
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Korea Sparkles through a new, bright image for Korea Tourism
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Korea Tourism Organization has launched a new, bright image for the country through its Korea, Sparkling campaign and to celebrate is giving away twenty return air tickets to visit the country. The new marketing brand launched on the country’s tourism portal www.tour2korea.com symbolizes the energetic and lively Korean people and shows a country of dazzling culture, passionate people, vibrant nature and lively cities.
By visiting www.tour2korea.com and registering as a T2K member visitors have the chance to win one of the twenty round trip air tickets as well as two other events where visitors can play games and win Korean souvenirs and other prizes. The campaign will run up until 9 May and winners will be announced on the site on 20 May, 2007.
Countries agree on transfrontier game park
Five southern African countries have agreed to establish a second transfrontier wildlife park, a development that will boost regional tourism and conservation efforts and facilitate cross-border travel. Tourism and environmental ministers from Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of the second transfrontier park mainly along the Zambezi River, which straddles all five countries.
Wildlife populated conservation areas like the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Caprivi in Namibia and the adjoining area in Angola, the Kafue Wetlands in Zambia and the Victoria Falls in both Zimbabwe and Zambia will form part of the new transfrontier park. Zimbabwe's Tourism and Environment Minister Francis Nhema says the project would cover an estimated 30,000 square kilometres of such diverse ecosystems as the savanna, woodlands, rivers and wetlands in the countries concerned.
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Nouvelle parution: Tourist-Journal Printemps 2007 «New Look»
«Le Journal du vacancier des Cantons de l’Est»
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Depuis de nombreuses années, le « Tourist-Journal » des Cantons de l'Est, qui paraît au début de chaque saison touristique, constitue une source d'information indispensable pour les vacanciers séjournant dans la région et même pour les habitants à la recherche d'une bonne idée pour une excursion ou une activité de loisirs.
L'édition du printemps 2007 se présente dans une toute nouvelle mise en page, avec un graphisme complètement revu et une illustration plus riche grâce a de nombreuses photos. La lecture en est devenue plus agréable et la recherche de l'information est rendue plus facile, puisque classée par chapitres thématiques, comprenant un agenda, mais aussi des textes rédactionnels plus fouillés.
Où trouve-t-on le « Tourist-Journal » et comment peut-on se le procurer?
Il est disponible gratuitement dans tous les lieux d’hébergement, les restaurants, les centres de loisirs, les bureaux d’informations touristiques, dont bien sûr la Maison du Tourisme à Malmedy. Il est envoyé gratuitement sur simple demande adressée à:
Office du Tourisme des Cantons de l’Est - Tél: +32 (0)80/22 76 64
Maison du Tourisme des Cantons de l’Est - Tél: +32 (0)80/33 02 50
Le Pass pour les parcs nationaux de l'Ouest Américain
Depuis le début de cette année, un nouveau pass a fait son apparition donnant l'opportunité de visiter tous les parcs nationaux des USA. Il s'agit du “America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.”. Ce pass, qui coûte 80 dollars par véhicule et est valable un an, s'achète dans le premier parc national que vous allez visiter.
Par exemple dans l'état de l'Utah, vous pourrez admirer les formations rocheuses de Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park et Arches grâce à ce seul et unique pass.
Renseignements : Utah Office of Tourism, Mme Patricia Denny,
Tel : 001 - 801 538 1318 (Etats-Unis), E-mail : pdenny@utah.gov
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Zomer vol festivals op Malta
Bruisend seizoen met allerlei activiteiten staat voor de deur
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De komende maanden is het weer festivalseizoen op Malta. In april, mei, juni en juli zal er voldoende te zien en te doen zijn voor de bezoekers van de zonnige eilandengroep in de Middellandse Zee. Het aanbod varieert van de hele nacht dansen op swingende jazzmuziek tot het bewonderen van een spectaculaire vuurwerkshow. Lees meer.
Bulgaria Woos Romanian, Moldavans to Fill Staff Shortage In Sea Resorts
Resorts near the town of Dobrich on the northern Black Sea coast are doomed to suffer from a shortage of staff during the upcoming tourist season, experts warned.
"A total of 1500 employees - mainly cooks, waiters, life-guards and even errand boys - are being wanted in the northern costal resorts," Dimitar Dimitrov, head of the branch association of restaurateurs in Dobrich told Darik News.
Hotels owners plan to import seasonal workers from Moldova and Romania in case they fail to find lured-by-offers-abroad Bulgarians to fill in the vacancies.
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The Long Slick Road
Long before Europeans arrived in North America, First Nation peoples from the coast traded with those from the interior, forging a network of trails. |
Their main trading commodity was grease made from smelt, properly known as oolican, a sardine like fish. Rich in fat, the First Nations people rendered the grease to create a high energy food similar to butter: thus, the trading trails became known as 'grease trails'.
In 1772 Alexander Mackenzie set off in search of an overland route from Quebec to the Pacific Ocean. Guided by members of First Nation Bands, he and his party followed an ancient grease trail from the mouth of the Blackwater River into the Bella Coola Valley.
Avid Hikers can hike the entire 450km (280 mile) Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail or choose to explore short sections of the historical trail. And if by foot seems a bit too much you can do choose to do parts of the route on horseback (local outfitters offer guided pack trips).
www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/cariboo/trails/almack.htm
Wild at Heart
Tucked in the Nemiah Valley in the heart of British Columbia's Chilcotin region is the Brittany Triangle where over 383,000 lonely acres of wilderness is home to herds of wild horses. Believed to be descendants of Spanish mustangs, the handsome horses feed in sprawling grass and sedge meadows and are watched by a mix of groups, including conservationists and biologists,and more recently by Canada's only Wild Horse Patrol Ranger. Visitors can catch a glimpse of these free running horses whilst staying at the Elkin Creek Guest Ranch, where guests are taken out on horseback in search of the wild horses. Elkin Creek offers all inclusive three, four and seven day packages starting at $695 per person in the spring and fall (ex. flights and transfers to and from the resort), or $795 in the peak summer season. And from May 17 - 20 this year the ranch will host its annual Cattle Drive. Guests of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in this authentic cowboy and cowgirl tradition that involves moving cows to greener pastures.
For more information click on www.adventurewestresorts.com/elkin
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Strasbourg : le Musée Alsacien fête ses 100 ans
et ouvre ses portes gratuitement au public durant toute l'année 2007 !
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Témoin de la vie quotidienne d'antan, le Musée Alsacien, situé au cour de Strasbourg, a été créé en 1902 (ouverture au public en 1907), dans le but d'affirmer l'identité régionale.
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Californian downturn
Despite the weakening of the dollar against the world's major currencies, latest available figures (the first eight months of 2006) show that international arrivals in California declined from many of the state's major source markets. Europe has been performing particularly disappointingly, with the UK - California's second-largest source - down 8% (292,400 visits January-August). In the same period Germany declined by 10% (117,900 visits) and France by 17% (87,600). There were also declines from Switzerland, Ireland, Italy, Austria and Netherlands.
Encouraging, however, is growth from Australia, which moved into third place in the visitor rankings in 2005, overtaking Germany, and in the first eight months of 2006 increased by 6% to 242,700 visits. Also important for California is growth from the China market, up 7% to 88,000 visits in the first eight months of 2006. But California's largest market, Japan, declined by 5% in the same eight-month period (381,400 visits). Taiwan and South Korea stagnated, and Hong Kong declined by 2%.
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Trinidad & Tobago: nieuwste caribische ontdekking voor duikerliefhebbers
Amsterdam, april 2007 - Trinidad & Tobago zijn dé ontdekking voor plezierduikers in het komend seizoen.
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De Caribische eilanden bieden het hele jaar door alles voor fantastische onderwater belevenissen: ongerepte natuur vol exotische flora en fauna en het grootste hersenkoraal ter wereld. Ontmoet in de azuurblauwe zee barracuda's, manta's, kleine roggen, verpleegsterhaaien en koffervissen.
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Malaysia 'Visit Year 2007' highlights 50 years of independence
Malaysia celebrates 50 years of independence this year, and the golden jubilee celebra¬tions have triggered a new 'Visit Malaysia Year' when the country hopes to raise its foreign visitor count from 17.5 million recorded in 2006 to 20.1 million. Revenues from tourism should increase to US$12.7 billion compared with the estimated US$16.7 billion last year.
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Liverpool's 'once-in-a-lifetime' cultural plans for 2008
Liverpool has revealed details of its wide-ranging programme for 2008 when it will take on the title European Capital of Culture. Themes of Liverpool 2008 include international and local collaborations, new commissions and street theatre with a focus on art, music, maritime and sport. Among the artistic highlights will be the UK's first major exhibition of the work of Gustav Klimt at Tate Liverpool. Also at Tate Liverpool will be the Turner Prize - the first time this important contemporary art competition has been exhibited outside London since it started in 1984.
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"2007 Taipei International Travel Fair"
The 2007 edition of the Taipei International Travel fair (ITF) is scheduled to be held December 14 through December 17. As in previous years, the venue of the Fair is Exhibition Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) in Taipei. Starting March 1st, 2007, the organizer accepts applications of travel related organizations from around the world.
Applications can be filled online at the official website of ITF www.taipeiitf.org.tw.
All exhibitors who apply before June 30 enjoy an early-bird discount on booth rental fees. Relevant forms details regarding show procedures, regulations and services are included in the 'Exhibitor Handbook' which will be available on the Taipei ITF website by June 1st, 2007.
Taipei ITF continues to grow each year and as for the 2007 edition, predictions are that demand will far exceed the available exhibition space. Tourism-related organizations should therefore apply soon to make sure not to miss this great business opportunity!
For further information, please check out the website www.taipeiitf.org.tw
or contact +886-2591-9697
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BMIT--Bolsa Mexicana de Inversion Turistica 2007
Mexico's key tourism and finance investment forum will be held September 5-7, 2007, at the Camino Real Hotel in Mexico City. Hosted by FONATUR, this event presents a wide array of expert speakers on timely topics and trends, as well as a venue for networking and learning about new investment opportunities in Mexico. Registration will open soon. Read more.
The Last Itinerant MITM Euromed Was Held In Tunisia:
Starting In 2008, MITM Will Settle Down In Cologne, Germany
The Medina Mediterranea Resort in Yasmine Hammamet was the last venue of the eleven ones used in the past by MITM in Europe and the Mediterranean Region. Because from 2008 on, MITM will be held in KoelnMesse, Cologne, Germany, in early June. Read more.
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Leading international meeting of travel industry sets new records
15 per cent more trade visitors with an increasingly international dimension – ITB Convention with 9,000 participants (+ 25 per cent) and highly topical subject matter – India benefits from its partner country status and a total attendance of 177,154
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In terms of quality and volume the ITB Berlin 2007 continues to strengthen its position as the world’s leading marketing platform for the travel industry. For example, over the past five days the industry has been able to form a picture of the changes that will take place in global demand as a result of climate change. At the same time the Berlin Exhibition Grounds were the background to an excellent level of business, providing the basis for commercial success in 2007.” These were the entirely positive conclusions drawn by Dr. Christian Göke, COO of Messe Berlin. Read more.
COTTM (China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market), the only business-to-business event dedicated to outbound travel and tourism in China, has announced a new partnership with the Africa Travel Association (ATA). The new partnership will help to build stronger links between African tourism destinations and the Chinese travel trade.
COTTM is organized by Tarsus Group plc, the international media group with interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media. For further information on Tarsus and COTTM, please see www.tarsus-group.com.
Starwood Vacation Ownership Begins Construction on The Westin Los Cabos Ocean Villas
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2007--Starwood Vacation Ownership, a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announced today that it has broken ground on its second Westin-branded vacation ownership resort in Mexico. The Westin Los Cabos Ocean Villas is the first vacation ownership resort in Los Cabos, Mexico to be developed by a major U.S.-based lodging company.
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Novotel Brussels Airport
“nouveau look”
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Construit en 1972, le Novotel Brussels Airport fut le premier hôtel implanté par Accor en Belgique, aux abords de l'aéroport « Bruxelles national ».
Aujourd'hui, à l'issue d'un ambitieux programme de rénovation, le Novotel Brussels Airport dévoile un tout nouveau visage, en ligne avec les principes de modernité et d'innovation, chers à l'enseigne Novotel. En savoir plus.
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Marriott To Open 100 Hotels In 100 Days
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Marriott International, Inc. announced a company first -- the opening of more than 100 hotels in 100 days. Between April 1 and July 2, Marriott and its owners and franchisees expect to open more than US $1.2 billion worth of new properties including 16 conversions primarily throughout North America. Read more.
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Green light for the construction of
Cruiser-Tres Carabelas Hotel
The Torremolinos City Council has given the green light for the development of the Cruiser-Tres Carabelas Hotel, by Arco Sur Proyectos Inmobiliarios S.L. The project is worth almost 120 million euros.
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The Cruiser-Tres Carabelas will be a 5-star luxury hotel, built in two rectangular blocks facing Carlota Alessandri Avenue and Puerto Real Street and connected by a circular structure. On the whole, the hotel surface area will be 31,000 square metres, and the buildings will have 12, 13 and 15 floors, respectively. Read more.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion Momentum In India
With Signing Of Eleven New Contracts
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces eleven new franchise agreements with ITC Limited. Illustrating Starwood’s strategy to aggressively grow its footprint in India – the fastest growing Asia Pacific market for international spending – the franchise agreements also represent the introduction of The Luxury Collection brand and the expansion of the Sheraton brand into the country. As a result of Starwood’s expansion into India, travelers will soon have access to 23 hotels in the country under the Sheraton, Westin, The Luxury Collection and Le Méridien brand umbrellas. Read more.
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Badhotel Domburg: uitwaaien aan Zeeuwse Noordzeekust
Domburg, april 2007- Van zomers buitenleven tot winterse warmte: Badhotel Domburg - Hampshire Classic heeft het allemaal én voor iedereen. Met de fraaie en brede Walcherse zandstranden, de blanke duintoppen en groene bossen 'om de hoek' heeft Badhotel Domburg de ideale sfeer voor een familievakantie met de kinderen en voor een ontspannen weekendje weg. Bovendien is het een ideaal trefpunt voor een zakelijke bijeenkomst in een inspirerende omgeving. |
De uitgebreide brochure 'Vorstelijke arrangementen aan de Noordzee 2007' vertelt de aanstaande gast alles over wat er allemaal mogelijk is aan aangename zaken. Lees meer.
CLEARWATER BEACH - The $170 million, 253-room luxury Sandpearl Resort is scheduled to open its doors in July. It will feature an 11,000 square-foot spa, fitness center and beach club, fine dining with Gulf views, 20,000 square-feet of meeting and event space and 117 condo homes. www.sandpearl.com.
MARCO ISLAND - The impressive and newly renovated Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa now boasts an infinity-edge pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, new resort shopping, dining and golf clubhouse and renovated guest rooms. www.marcoislandmarriott.com.
ORLANDO - Tuscana Resort, new this summer, offers 289 Mediterranean-inspired two- and three-bedroom condos. It's located only four miles from Disney World and offers impressive amenities including a $2 million clubhouse and pool complex with a poolside bar and café, a 25-seat private movie theater and fully equipped fitness center. (877) 448-8722. www.tuscana.net.
New edition of the Exclusive Island Hotels & Resorts directory
Genuine showcase of the Collection, the Exclusive Island Hotels & Resorts paper directory is a valuable tool to discover the 58 members' hotels (that's to say 12 more members since 2006). - The directory has an annual periodicity and is published in four colors, on high-gloss paper, to be the worthy representative of the members' establishments sophistication.
To guarantee a large distribution, the directory is published in 2 languages: French and English.
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Holiday Inn opent deuren op Schiphol!
Vanaf mei 2007: kosmopolitisch viersterren designhotel in Lijnden
Lijnden, 4 april 2007 - Het Holiday Inn Amsterdam Schiphol opent nog voor de zomer haar deuren in Lijnden, op een steenworp afstand van Schiphol, Haarlem en Amsterdam. Hiermee is de dynamische driehoek Haarlem-Amsterdam-Schiphol een viersterrenhotel van wereldniveau en tegelijkertijd een goed bereikbare congresfaciliteit rijker. Lees meer.
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Rotana Hotels Opens Five Star Hotel
In Fujairah And Kuwait
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Middle East hotel specialist unveils two luxury additions for April
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa, nestled between the Hajar Mountain and the Indian Ocean will open its doors on 1st April 2007. Al Manshar Rotana Hotel, the company’s first hotel in Kuwait, which is already welcoming discerning guests during a period of soft opening, will follow, with an official opening on 25th April 2007. The five-star, beachfront Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa is ideally positioned for both business and leisure travellers. Located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, the resort is just 15 km from Dibba Village, 49 km from Fujairah town and 90 minutes from cosmopolitan Dubai. It is also just 45 km from Fujairah National Airport and 140 km from Dubai International Airport. Read more.
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Leading Holiday Home Rental
Supplier Unveils Winter Season Ranking
Interhome rankings reveal Tignes pips Nendaz to the top slot for ski resorts while Val Thorens a
lso loses out because of less flexible stays
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France has pipped Switzerland to the post in a ranking of winter resorts according to holiday homes rental specialist Interhome ( www.interhome.co.uk)
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Discover The World of Warwick
Warwick International Hotels has launched its new Directory and is announcing astonishing results
Warwick International Hotels has launched its new 2007 worldwide directory, featuring more than 40 4-star and 5-star hotels, resorts & spas located in over 14 countries around the world.
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Le nouveau Guide Novotel,
une invitation aux voyages
Paris, avril 2007 - Le Nouveau Guide Novotel vient de paraître. Hommes d’affaire, familles et adeptes du voyage pourront ainsi découvrir 398 hôtels et resorts, 4 étoiles international dans 58 pays sur 5 continents. |
Cet outil présente au client l’ensemble des destinations dans le monde où il peut séjourner et bénéficier d’un niveau de confort, de bien-être et une qualité de services constants à travers le monde. En savoir plus.
Sands and Genting will operate casinos in Singapore
After long deliberation, Singapore has finally selected developers for its two long-planned integrated resort projects, and details of the projects have been announced. Read more.
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Congress Tourism In Bulgaria Registers 25 Per Cent Growth
Congress tourism revenue in Bulgaria went up 25 per cent over the past three years, Bulgarian Convention and Visitors Bureau managing director Polly Karastoyanova said.
Revenue would grow even more after Bulgaria’s EU accession, Katastoyanova said as quoted by Dnevnik daily.
Still, Bulgaria lacks official data on exact convention tourism profit. The information so far is based on the income of the four biggest convention centres in the country, National Palace of Culture, Inter Expo Centre, Plovdiv Fair and Festival & Congress Centre in Varna.
Bulgaria will promote its convention tourism product during the international exhibition specialised travel expo IMEX. The fair will be held in the German city of Frankfurt from April 17 to 19 2007.
Bulgaria’s promotion will focus on the four biggest Bulgarian cities having the potential to develop convention tourism, Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv and Bourgas.
Karastoyanova said that Bulgaria’s business could make use of its current base to develop convention tourism.
Rezidor Group doubles number of hotels in GCB German Convention Bureau
The chain membership option, which the GCB German Convention Bureau e.V. introduced for hotels a few months ago, has met with a good response: After Maritim Hotelgesellschaft mbH with 24 hotels, Rezidor Hotels Management GmbH has now enrolled twelve hotels in the GCB - six of them are new. Read more.
IMEX Press Conference 17.04.2007
Experts rate Germany as leading meeting and event destination
Most popular regions in Germany – Germany number one in European experts’ rating - Meeting & EventBarometer
Frankfurt on Main, 17 April 2007. The Meeting & EventBarometer 2007, created by the European Institute for the Meetings Industry (EITW) on behalf of the German National Tourist Board (GNTB), the German Convention Bureau (GCB) and the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC), not only presents quantity and sales figures but also compares event regions in Germany.
Over 600 interviewed experts of the word-wide meetings and events industry identified a clear preference of the meetings and events business for (large) cities and industrial regions: Just under two-thirds (63.6 per cent) world-wide considered large and historical cities the ideal meeting and event destinations in Germany, with over 20 per cent favouring industrial regions and only 16 per cent opting for rural areas. Read more.
Germany number one in Europe for third time running
Convention and meeting destination Germany defends its number one position in Europe and second place world-wide in the new international country ranking.
Frankfurt/Main, 12 April 2007. Germany has defended its top position in Europe as a destination for meetings and conventions: According to the new International Association Meetings Market 2006 survey of the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Germany is number one in Europe for the third time running and number two world-wide after the USA. And the other ranks have seen a lot of shifting: For example, Spain, last year's number three, has dropped to number five in the new ranking. Read more.
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Opening Of An AC&C London Office
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AC&C INTERNATIONAL S.A., a leading Professional Congress Organiser in Greece, is pleased to announce the establishment of its new LONDON branch!
AC&C was established in April 2006, born out of the merger of two major congress organisers in Greece: CnC International and Amphitrion Congresses.
AC&C is a leading PCO and Event Management Company in Southeast Europe based in Athens, Greece, providing organizational services for local and international congresses and events of any scale from 50 to 20,000 participants, as well as association management services.
For detailed information regarding our recent and future events, our clients and our services, either e-mail us at info@acnc-gr.co.uk or alternatively, please visit www.acnc-gr.co.uk.
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Wilde staking
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Een beperkt aantal van werk verzekerde en goedbetaalde werknemers hebben, met de steun van onverantwoordelijke vakbondsleiders, vorige week tienduizenden reizigers gegijzeld, en miljoenen euro schade berokkend aan de luchthaven, de luchtvaartmaatschappijen en de toeristische industrie. De vakantie- of studiereis van duizenden, waaronder talrijke scholieren en studenten, terugkerend van een schoolreis, werd hopeloos verbrod. Lees meer.
UNWTO And Indusa Global Agreement Strengthening Security
And Facilitation By E-Tourism
Madrid 12 April 2007/eTN -- UNWTO has signed a collaboration agreement with data management and e-security specialist Indusa Global to advance the application of Information and Communication Technology for the sustainable development of the Tourism Sector.
The agreement will operate within the framework of UNWTO' s long-term Public-Private-Partnership with Microsoft, which has resulted in a series of projects to help deliver secure, safe, quality tourism experiences.
It will involve close collaboration with Wisekey, another UNWTO/Microsoft partner in the field of eTD (electronic Tourism for Development), in projects such as SAFE (Security and Facilitation Enhancement), WOA (Windows on Africa), the Emergency Response System www.sos.travel, and www.YouTourist.net, the social network for responsible travellers.
TAT And PATA Thailand Chapter Strengthen Partnership
BANGKOK, April 13, 2007 /eTN --- The Tourism Authority of Thailand on Tuesday April 10 strengthened its partnership and understanding with the PATA Thailand Chapter, a joint private-public sector body representing hotels, tour operators, airlines and travel-related companies in Thailand. The TAT Governor, Ms Phornsiri Manoharn, exchanged statistical updates and views with the Chapter’s executive committee. Read more.
Work is progressing on Vertigo Park, a major new theme park in Columbia, though an opening date has yet to be announced. The Vertigo Park at Estancia, near the pilgrimage city of Buga (which is visited by over 4 million pilgrims each year according to Vertigo's owner/operator), will include a huge shopping centre, restaurants, cinema, 300 luxury timeshare vacation rental units and an outdoor equestrian sports complex. Owners, Vertigo Theme Parks, say the venue's focal point will be six coaster rides designed to cater to all ages; the main Vertigo ride will be over 100 metres high, almost 3,000 metres long, and will travel at 160 kilometres an hour.
Miami Seaquarium
L'aquarium marin de Miami annonce l'ouverture en hiver 2007 d'un nouvel espace réservé aux dauphins. Ce nouvel espace accueillera le programme « Nagez avec nos dauphins » qui consistera à passer deux heures auprès de ces mammifères marins. Cette expérience unique permet de nager en tête-à-tête avec un dauphin . Grâce à ce programme vous pouvez assister aux conférences et aussi prendre un pass valable un jour pour visiter le Miami Seaquarium.
Il y a huit dauphins « Atlantic bottlenose »( dauphin souffleur ou grand dauphin de l'Atlantique ) qui habitent dans le Seaquarium et le nouvel espace abritera un bassin pour les dauphins de 1200 m2. Ce nouveau bassin est entouré par 800m2 de salles de réception, de vestiaires et de commodités.
Renseignements : N.M. Marketing, Bureau de représentation du Miami, Mme Nancy Masse, Tel : 01 43 80 41 19, E-mail : nancy.masse@free.fr
Eurostar dévoile son programme "voyage vert"
pour rendre ses voyages neutres en CO2
- Eurostar va réduire ses émissions de CO2 de 25% par voyageur d’ici 2012
- Eurostar lance un plan d’action visant à réduire davantage l’impact environnemental de son activité
- A partir du 14 novembre 2007, Eurostar sera la première compagnie ferroviaire à rendre ses voyages neutres en CO2
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Résultats à nouveau en hausse pour Eurostar notamment grâce à la croissance du nombre de voyageurs affaires
* Chiffre d'affaires au 1er trimestre 2007 : 142 millions de livres, en hausse de 13,2%
* Nombre de voyageurs au 1er trimestre : 1,79 millions, en hausse de 5,4%
* Taux de ponctualité : 91%
Eurostar, le train à grande vitesse qui relie la Belgique et la France à la Grande-Bretagne, a obtenu d'excellents résultats grâce à la forte augmentation de son chiffre d'affaires pendant les trois premiers mois de l'année. Les ventes pour le premier trimestre, s'élevant à 142 millions de livres, sont en hausse de 13,2% par rapport à la même période en 2006.
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De nouveaux laissez-passer InterRail sont maintenant disponibles en ligne
UTRECHT, Pays-Bas -- InterRail est maintenant disponible en ligne pour tous les résidents européens. En effet, le site Internet officiel d'InterRail, www.interrailnet.com, a lancé son service de ventes en ligne le 2 avril dernier. Cette date coïncide avec le lancement de sa toute nouvelle gamme de produits. En savoir plus.
Picardie : Un tout nouveau site Internet conçu pour les internautes belges
Le nouveau site web de la Picardie, www.picardietourisme.com a été conçu dans l'idée de séduire le public belge, en alliant à la fois la séduction de grandes images panoramiques représentant les fleurons de la région, et toutes les informations pratiques nécessaires pour planifier dans les meilleures conditions son week-end. On retrouve ainsi une présentation animée de la région, l'agenda de toutes les fêtes et manifestations, des suggestions de week-end et des forfaits, une cartographie très complète qui permet en 2 clics de trouver toutes les infos sur une destination, ainsi que les hébergements et activités à proximité.
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European travel market is marching relentlessly online
According to the upcoming PhoCusWright's European Online Travel Overview, the European travel market is marching relentlessly online, following in the footsteps of the U.S. travel market. But while the pace may be similar, the gait is decidedly different. Read more.
Amadeus strengthens position in low cost carrier market
with latest signings for its LCC-specific IT platform
• VivaAerobus and AerOasis to adopt the solution, bringing total to six airlines in just twelve months
• “Using the platform, Norwegian Air Shuttle have been able to adapt systems to meet their commercial needs
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ETA launches second phase of its international website
In line with its efforts to increase inbound tourism, especially from the US market, the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA) has unveiled a host of new features on its international website www.egypt.travel. Mr Ahmed El Khadem, Chairman of the ETA, commented: “Since launching just nine months ago we have welcomed a staggering 2.2 million visitors to www.egypt.travel. The latest enhancements are part of our ongoing efforts to provide visitors to Egypt with the best available advice and resources to help them make the most of their trip to our fascinating country.”
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Jetset fait son show
En plus d'avoir un éditorial à la première page de sa brochure signé par Eddy Mitchell, Jetset propose des séjours incluant des concerts. C'est le cas à Las Vegas avec le concert de Céline Dion intitulé « A New Day » mais aussi avec la ville de Miami où se produira Diam's le 10 juin prochain.
Renseignements : Jetset Voyages, Mme Florence Trouillard et Mme Vanessa Laine, Tel : 01 53 67 13 28, E-mail : ftrouillard@jetset-voyages.fr et vlaine@jetset-voyages.fr
"Natura 2007" en Hainaut. Pays invité : Taiwan
"Natura 2007", le weel-end des arts animaliers, se déroulera à Jurbise durant quatre jours, du 28 avril au 1er mai inclus.
Cette année, le pays invité de "Natura 2007" est Taiwan, l'Ile dotée d'une vie sauvage particulièrement riche, véritable trésor naturel, d'où provient d'ailleur le nom Ilha Formosa, "Ile de Beauté" en portugais. Sera également présente, lors de cet événement, la Ligue Royale Belge pour la Protection des Oiseaux, le LRBPO, créatrice et organisatrice de Natura, représentée par son directeur national, M. Hugues Fanal.
A Jurbise, le public aura accès à de nombreuses expositions, conférences et promenades ornithologiques. Taiwan y sera présent avec un grand stand d'information offrant la possibilité de visionner de multiples DVD, des animations diverses ainsi qu'une exposition de timbres consacrés à la nature sauvage taiwanaise.
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Quand le Grand Casino Brussels se met à l'heure de la boxe, les champions viennent s'affronter
Le 5 mai prochain aura lieu au Sart Tilman de Liège le «Dernier Combat», combat de boxe lors duquel notre champion Bea Diallo se produira pour la dernière fois sur un ring en Belgique.
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Rapport du GIEC - Avril 2007
L'Océan Mondial touché par le réchauffement climatique :
Quelles conséquences pour l'humanité
Au moment où paraît le dernier rapport du GIEC sur les incidences attendues du réchauffement planétaire, NAUSICAA et le Réseau Océan Mondial ont souhaité à nouveau rappeler le rôle capital de l'océan au cœur du dispositif écologique de la planète et son importance fondamentale pour l'humanité, problématique qui préoccupe aujourd'hui de nombreux experts à travers le monde.
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The Role of Flexicurity in Europe's Future
Emmanuel Jahan, Employment and Social Affairs Representative for the Air France-KLM Group, examines the role of flexicurity as a socio-economic model for the future. He will be addressing delegates from across Europe at the high-level conference, Employment Week 2007, taking place in Brussels from 5-6 June 2007. Read more.
La Charming Box, une idée cadeau originale
à l'occasion de la fête des mères et de la fête des pères!
Le 13 mai et le 10 juin, c'est l'occasion de gâter un peu plus les mamans et les papas ! Surprenez les cette année avec une Charming Box, un chèque-cadeau original, présenté dans un étui élégant.
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New Mexico Golf Tourism Alliance Forms
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexico's golf and hospitality industries have joined forces to create a non-profit alliance to promote New Mexico as a national golf-tourism destination.
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The New Mexico Golf Tourism Alliance is being launched through the Sun Country Section PGA. It comprises representatives from the golf industry, the state's lodging industry and convention and visitors bureaus. Read more.
Sun International to bid for Britain's first supercasino
South Africa's biggest casino operator, Sun International, boosted first-half diluted adjusted headline earnings per share by 32% and said it would probably bid for Britain's first supercasino.
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