Malev registers one million revenue passengers in five months
June 22, 2006 -- Malev recently welcomed its one millionth revenue passenger of the year, nearly one month earlier than it did last year. In line with the positive trend apparent from the second half of last year, Malev passenger numbers continue to climb rapidly: by more than 13% in the first four months of the year, and by more than 15% in May compared to the previous year’s data. As a consequence of this growth, the Hungarian flag carrier registered one million revenue passengers nearly a month earlier than it did in 2005. Read more.
Swiss expands long-haul fleet
June 22, 2006 -- Swiss will expand its long-haul fleet by two Airbus A330-200 aircraft as of the next winter timetable. These aircraft will replace leased-in equipment on East and West Africa routes and also be used for timetable improvement on intercontinental routes. Swiss will add two Airbus A330-200 to its long-haul fleet. The two new aircraft are to be integrated into Swiss flight operations as of the end of this year. Lufthansa supports this fleet expansion.
European Union signs aviation agreement with New Zealand
June 22, 2006 -- EU and New Zealand signed an aviation agreement which allows European airlines to fly between New Zealand and any EU Member State. The agreement removes nationality restrictions in the bilateral air services agreements between EU Member States and New Zealand and therefore allows any EU airline to operate flights between any EU Member State where it is established and New Zealand. It acknowledges the existence of the single market for air transport in the relations between the EU and New Zealand and demonstrates that there is an external dimension of the single market for air transport.
Austrian and Emirates start cooperation on all cargo services between Dubai and Vienna
On 3 June 2006, Emirates and the Austrian Airlines Group have started a co-operation on the recently inaugurated A310-300 freighter service between Dubai and Vienna. Emirates SkyCargo started this once a week service earlier this year on April 8th with a strategic focus on the emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe. Based on a blocked space arrangement Austrian Cargo will have guaranteed access to three Main Deck and one Lower Deck Position both to and from Dubai. The service operates on Saturdays and offers a total gross payload of 39 tons.
China Southern Set To Expand Sino/American Trans-Pacific Service This Thursday
LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2006 - China Southern Airlines - www.cs-air.com/en - has announced that one of its keystone International airline routes - Los Angeles and Guangzhou, China - will expand to begin daily Boeing 777 service this Thursday, June 22.
China Southern Airlines currently operates the only non-stop Boeing 777 service between Guangzhou and LAX. This trans-pacific service, operated by China Southern Airlines for the past eight years, is operated under code share service with Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines (www.delta.com), offering connecting flights between seven major USA destinations and Guangzhou including New York City (JFK), Atlanta, Salt Lake city, Honolulu, Boston and Cincinnati.
Air Canada expands service to China
Air Canada is strengthening its position to Asia with its new non-stop service between Toronto and Shanghai. “This new route directly connects the dynamic cities of Shanghai and Toronto, further enhancing Air Canada’s already extensive service to China and Asia,” said Ben Smith, vice-president of network planning at Air Canada.
The new three-times weekly service is the only non-stop flight from eastern North America to Shanghai and offers the fastest flying time from Toronto. With an elapsed time of 14 hours, 45 minutes westbound and 13 hours, 40 minutes eastbound, the route will save travellers three hours in each direction compared to the Vancouver routing.
Air France Increases Service To India
Air France continues to develop its network to India, one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
Starting on 30 October 2006, Air France will operate three weekly flights to and from Chennai (Madras) using its own aircraft (the service is currently operated on a code-share basis with Delta Air Lines aircraft and crew). Read more.
Air Berlin Awarded Best Low-Cost Airline in the World
- Air Berlin Wins Best Low-Cost Airline Award Worldwide in 2006; Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe in 2005 and 2006
- Based on Survey of 13 Million + Airline Passengers in Over 90 Countries
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bmi Adds Hotelopia Online Hotels Service to flybmi.com
Offers Widespread Summer Discount Rates
CHICAGO and LAS VEGAS, June 19 -- bmi, the second largest airline at London Heathrow that offers non-stop transatlantic service from Chicago and Las Vegas to Manchester, England, has launched a new hotel booking service with online accommodation specialist Hotelopia today.
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EU Commission Adopts Initiatives to Open New Talks With the US on Passenger Name Records
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The European Commission adopted today two initiatives to put a legally sound framework in place for the transfer of PNR data to the United States. One initiative would terminate the existing agreement while the other would authorize opening talks with the United States. |
These initiatives are the first European answers to correct the legal basis for the agreement with the US that was struck down by the European Court of Justice on 30 May 2006. The Court ruled that the Article 95 EC-Treaty was not an appropriate legal basis for the transfer of PNR data which are essentially aiming to ensure public security and activities by public authorities in areas of criminal law. Read more.
Austrian Prepaid Card For Passengers
Europay and Austrian Airlines develop a customer-friendly solution for cash-payments
As of now the Austrian Airlines Group has implemented the Austrian Prepaid Card, which replaces previous cash payments for passenger compensation in international aviation. With this special prepaid card based on Maestro, Austrian Airlines is the first airline handled by Europay Austria. Passengers can use this card 15 minutes after activation for payment or cash with drawal worldwide. Read more.
11,9% More Passengers Carried On Scheduled Service In May
Traffic Result of the Austrian Airlines Group, January to May 2006
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China Southern Sky Pearl Club Travelers In Europe Get New Perks From Hertz
SHANGHAI, China, June 19, 2006 - China Southern Airlines with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China and its frequent flyer partner Hertz are teaming up for an exciting new promotion this summer! Read more.
Delta to serve five continents this fall
By the end of the year, Delta will boast another unique distinction: the only airline to serve five continents from New York-JFK. We will offer new nonstop flights between JFK and Mumbai, India, effective Nov. 1, and Accra, in the West African nation of Ghana, starting Dec. 11. With the start of this new nonstop service, we will discontinue our one-stop service to India via Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The new nonstop service to Mumbai will replace existing one-stop service to Mumbai and Chennai, effective Nov. 1. Delta will continue to serve Chennai with codeshare service via Paris on SkyTeam partner Air France, once we have codeshare approval. Additionally, we will offer direct, same-plane service between Atlanta and Mumbai with these schedule enhancements.
Delta Continues Unprecedented Growth to Mexico with New Flights between Atlanta and Leon/Guanajuato
Delta Air Lines has received U.S. Department of Transportation approval to offer customers nonstop flights between its largest hub in Atlanta and the picturesque Mexican destination of Leon/Guanajuato effective Dec. 1. The new daily flight, which will be operated by Delta Connection carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines using 70-seat jets*, and is still subject to foreign government approval, will supplement existing service from Atlanta to 10 other cities in Mexico, including new nonstop Delta service launched in the last year to Acapulco, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Merida and Puerto Vallarta. Delta is the market leader to Mexico from the Southeastern United States with 118 weekly flights to 11 destinations planned from the Atlanta hub this December.
Virgin Express increases capacity on Summer destinations
Virgin Express anticipates the increasing market demand this summer by offering additional frequencies and capacity to 8 'sunny' destinations. Thousands of extra seats are available to give passengers even more holiday options and flexibility. Read more.
Skyteam Members Examine Statement Of Objections
AMSTELVEEN, June 19, 2006 - The members of SkyTeam (other than Aeroflot ) confirm that they have just received a so-called statement of objections from the European Commission. A statement of objections is a normal step in a Commission competition investigation, and the members of SkyTeam shall now examine carefully the Commission's objections. Read more.
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Low-cost airlines market share soars
Brussels, Belgium – The market share of low-cost carriers in Europe has soared in the past two months, reaching 16.3% of all flights by May 2006 according to a market analysis issued by EUROCONTROL.
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Air Agencies has been appointed as official GSA for Hainan Airlines in the Benelux market
Hainan Airlines (HU) will operate a direct flight between Brussels and Beijing with a connection to Shanghai. Flightdays are 2-4-6-7
Furthermore offers this Chinese carrier an extensive and dense domestic network
At this very moment Hainan is loading their flights into the different CRS-systems
Hainan Airlines c/o Air Agencies Belgium -- Vilvoordelaan 153A - 1930 Zaventem
Tel +32.2.712.64.33 - Fax +32.2.721.45.85 - E-mail hainan@airagencies.be
Promotions de l'été
Au départ de Lille, plus de 10.000 places d'avion à 49€ (*) !
Jusqu'au 26 juin, Air France propose des tarifs exceptionnels au départ de Lille-Lesquin, pour des voyages devant être effectués entre le 17 juillet et le 27 septembre 2006 (*). Vers Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, et Toulouse, ainsi que vers la Corse en vols directs (Ajaccio, Bastia ou Figari) l'aller-simple depuis Lille est proposé à 49€ TTC hors frais de service.
Au total, c'est plus de 10.000 places qui seront commercialisées à ce tarif, sur l'un des 136 vols directs assurés chaque semaine par le Groupe Air France au départ de Lille-Lesquin.
(*) Tarif pour un billet aller-simple TTC, hors frais de services. Ce tarif est soumis à conditions.
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Boeing and ANA Celebrate a Trio of New Airplanes
SEATTLE, June 15, 2006 -- ANA President & CEO Mineo Yamamoto, left, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Alan Mulally celebrated the long relationship between the two companies yesterday with a ceremonial signing during a rarely-held three airplane delivery event at the Everett facility. The three airplanes are the 238th, 239th, and 240th Boeing jets to be delivered to ANA - the 777-300ER first, followed by the 737-700 and 777-200ER later in the month.
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JAL Expands Interline E-ticketing to Include Air France
Tokyo, Friday June 16, 2006: From June 13, 2006, passengers traveling between Japan and Europe using JAL code-share flights operated by Air France or Air France connections services now have the added convenience of being able to purchase one simple easy-to-use interline ticket for the whole of their routing. Read more.
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Singapore Airlines Orders 20 Boeing 787-9s
NEW YORK, June 15 -- Singapore Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase 20 Boeing 787-9s, with purchase rights for another 20 of the same aircraft.
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An Expert In Cross Border Business is To Join The European Leader Europcar
Paris, June 22nd 2006 - Guirec Grand-Clement, Managing Director of the European operations of Auto Europe, USA's number one car rental broker, is to join Europcar International, Paris.
Guirec joins Europcar International as Director of Global Sales and Marketing with effect from 3rd July 2006.
He brings with him twenty years of marketing and sales experience, the majority of it being in the car rental sector. He has played a major role in the development of outbound business activities from US car rental companies to Europe.
He became Executive Vice President of Rail Group Europe in 1998.
Most recently, Guirec proved his expertise in e-Business management, product development and call centre management of the fastest growing division of AutoEurope. .
Pay Locally – Alamo’s new service in the USA and Canada
Alamo now offers a new service called “Pay Locally”, with the possibility to pay for the rental car when collected at destination.
With this new service, Alamo targets specifically the business traveller. “Pay Locally is a unique selling point for our organization as the so called brokers cannot offer this service”, says Arjan Helle, Director of www.goalamo.be
It is possible to book “Pay Locally” for all locations in the USA and Canada (more than 800). When the booking is made, only the handling fee will be charged. The traveller pays in local currency when collecting the car. Of course the same terms and conditions apply for the “Pay Locally” booked Alamo Gold or Fully Inclusive package as when the booking is prepaid.
For more information, rates and bookings, please look at www.goalamo.be, or call our reservation team at office hours (Monday till Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 hours and Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00 hours) at our toll free number 0800 17112.
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Eva Herzigova To Be Godmother Of the Costa Concordia
Czech supermodel to christen latest addition to the Costa fleet in a glittering ceremony in Rome on 7 July.
Genoa – June 21, 2006 – Supermodel Eva Herzigova will be the godmother of the Costa Concordia, the new flagship of the Costa fleet, which will be christened on July 7 in the Port of Rome (Civitavecchia) under the patronage of the Latium Regional Administration, the Provincial Administration of Rome, the Municipality of Rome and AltaRoma. Read more.
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Vietnam targets Russian tourists
A Saigon Tourist Holding Company executive cited political stability and high security as one of many advantages of Viet Nam`s tourism to attract interest from Russians. Deputy Director General Nguyen Huyen of the Saigon Tourist also highlighted the country`s riches in world famous resorts and natural beauty in a Viet Nam tourism presentation held in Moscow on September 22 in the presence of Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Van Nganh.
Russia is a market of great potential with arrivals on the rise from 8,.600 in 2003 to 12,200 in 2004 and almost 14,900 in the first eight months of this year.
The VietNam Administration of Tourism is intensifying its promotion campaigns abroad to reach this year`s targets of 3.5 million foreign arrivals and over 2 billion USD in revenue. Last year Viet Nam received over 2.93 million foreign arrivals.
Discover the beauty of the Canadian Rockies with GPS Tour Guide
The Canadian province of Alberta offers a new service to the tourists that provides the individual traveller with the latest technology of GPS Tour Guide. Read more.
L'Australie dans le Top 10 des destinations mondiales
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A Adélaïde en Australie du Sud, où se déroule l'ATE 2006 (notre front office manager Antipodes gsa Qantas Holidays BELUX Sylvianne Mesman nous y représente mailto:sylvianne@antipodes.be ) le ministère et la direction du tourisme se réjouissent. L'Australie est désormais au "Top 10" des destinations les plus prisées au monde .
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The magic carpet of flowers on the Grand'Place,
11-15 August
This magical event in a magical setting takes place every two years when Ghent horticulturalists cover the square with flowers in intricate designs which are kept secret until the very last minute. 700.000 begonias are brought in by the truckload to make up this exotic, but short-lived fresco.
Once cut, these flowers which originate in the Caribbean, can withstand changes in temperature and even the rare beating sun! The fabulous designs can be admired from all the cafés & bars around the Grand'Place, as well as from the balcony of the City Hall, which directly overlooks it.
www.flowercarpet.be
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Egypt Continues to Experience Double-Digit Growth in U.S. Tourism in 2006
NEW YORK, June 20 -- Americans continue to visit Egypt in numbers not seen since record setting 2000. The trend continued in May 2006 when 18,935 Americans visited Egypt, a 16.3% increase over the same period in 2005.
Egypt has continued to experience double-digit growth, over 2005, from American tourists. In 2006, 98,388 Americans have visited Egypt, an extraordinary increase of 20.9% over last year's 81,398 for the same period.
Duitsland van ongekende facetten
Klein geprijsd op reis
Monschau Klassiek: open-airfestival aan de burcht
Duitsland biedt waaier aan attractieparken
Berchtesgadener Land: Simpelweg top!
Bodensee-Königssee fietsweg
Stadse genoegens in Saksen
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Munich "Oktoberfest"
The biggest beer festival in the world starts again on 16 September 2006 - the Munich "Oktoberfest." This year, because of the Day of German Unity on Tuesday, 3 October 2006, the "Wiesn" will be extended to 18 days.
Those who want to join in can already book a hotel and a coveted seat in a beer tent via internet.
INFORMATION:
Tourismusamt München,
Tel. +49(0)89/23396500,
http://www.muenchen.de
Sharjah Emirate invests millions in tourism projects
The director of Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority said that Sharjah Government will invest $545 million in developing tourism and infrastructure to boost economic activity in the emirate which is an increase of 15 percent compared to last year, Khaleej Times reported.
The official further added that Sharjah has recently strengthened efforts to promote tourism and organized road shows in the AGCC region.
Around six hotels launched in 2005-2006 and will be ready by year-end 2007.
Info Villers maandelijks bulletin van de Abdij van Villers. Hier klikken (PDF 835.8 kb)
Egypte : deux statues de la période prédysnatique découvertes à Daqahlia
Des fouilles entreprises en Egypte par une équipe internationale a permis une découverte archéologique de grande importance. Il s'agit de deux statues en bois remontant à 5000 ans. Ces deux statues découvertes sur un site à Daqahlia dans le Delta du Nil, sont les plus anciennes dans leur espèce à avoir été découvertes jusqu'à ce jour.
Les statues représentent deux hommes nus, l'une mesurant 75 cm de haut, l'autre mesurant 40 cm de haut, sont incrustées de pierres précieuses autour de leurs yeux. L'équipe a également découvert des morceaux de papier doré ayant servi à envelopper les statues. Il y a tout lieu de croire que ces statues procèdent de la période prédynastique (3700 - 3200 AC).
Ces deux statues viennent couronner de succès le travail de l'archéologue Krzystof Cialowicz et son équipe qui travaillent dans cette région depuis 1998 et ont déjà à leur actif 60 autres découvertes représentant entre autre des hippopotames et autres espèces animale.
Even weg van de wereld: het kan in Zuid-Tirol!
Zuid-Tirol is een kwaliteitsbestemming en kwaliteit vertaalt zich ook in ruimte en rust! Men ontwerpt er hotels die perfect geïntegreerd zijn in het landschap: echte 'hideaways'. Lees meer.
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Indian tourism industry plays a vital role to India`s economic growth
Indian Tourism Industry has a strong relationship with the economic growth of the country. As GDP continues to increase, it enhances investment in basic infrastructure like transport system, which is a vital support to tourism industry of India. Read more.
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Z-Ticket voor geslaagde actieve vakantie
Het Z-ticket is een interessante voordeelkaart voor de regio Zugspitz Arena. Volwassenen betalen 58 euro, kinderen (6-15 jaar) 29 euro, jongeren (16-18) 46 euro. Het gebruik van kabelbanen, zwembaden, tennisterreinen, zomerrodelbaan e.a. zijn tot 50 % goedkoper met deze kaart; in sommige gevallen - zoals openbaar vervoer in de regio - zijn de diensten zelfs gratis.
Info: Tourismusregion Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, tel. 0043/5673-20000, www.zugspitzarena.com, info@zugspitzarena.com
13% meer Belgen hebben in 2005 Nederland bezocht !
Dit is een totaal van 917.000 aankomsten en 2,2 miljoen overnachtingen. Hiermee is België het 4de belangrijkste land voor inkomend toerisme naar Nederland. Fietsen is zeer populair, vooral met hotelovernachtingen, goed voor 574.000 aankomsten. Maar ook verblijven in bungalow worden veel gevraagd. Bungalow en andere accommodaties scoren een totaal van 344.000 aankomsten.
Het totaal aantal buitenlandse gasten in 2005 komt daarmee op 10,1 miljoen, een stijging van 4%. Dit is gebaseerd op de definitieve cijfers van het Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek die onlangs zijn gepubliceerd. Deze stijgende cijfers zijn mede te danken aan de marketing- en promotie-activiteiten die het NBTC gestaag loslaat op het Belgische publiek. De verwachting is dat deze positieve trend bij het inkomend toerisme zich ook doorzet in 2006. Het evenement Rembrandt 400, nieuwe vliegverbindingen naar Nederland en de groei vanuit nieuwe markten kunnen hierbij belangrijke factoren zijn. Het NBTC verwacht in 2006 zo'n 10,4 miljoen buitenlandse bezoekers.
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New BTM campaign: Summer in Berlin
Following the huge success and great demand that Berlin Tourismus Marketing GmbH (BTM) and its co-operation partners have experienced in the second year of the WinterMagic Berlin marketing campaign 2005/2006, plans are now underway for the seasonal counterpart: the Summer Campaign 2006.
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The Re-Opening of Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane Gallery
Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane is a gallery of modern art and it is the municipal gallery for the city of Dublin. Reopened on May 5th the gallery has doubled in size in an extension designed by architects Gilroy McMahon. In conjunction with the rejuvenation of Dublin’s main thoroughfare, O’Connell Street, the reopening of the Hugh Lane Gallery will be celebrated by a temporary exhibition by renowned sculptor Barry Flanagan of large-scale bronze hares sited along O'Connell Street to the Hugh Lane forecourt. www.hughlane.ie
Asia’s Largest Contemporary Art Museum
Construction has begun on the largest contemporary art museum in Asia, a 20,000 square-metre space that will feature a range of modern arts, from contemporary art to experimental music, drama and film. The museum will be located in Shanghai’s Pudong district and will be part of the Zendai Himalaya Centre, also housing a five-star hotel and a creative industry centre. The museum is scheduled to open in 2009.
Expositie met foto’s uit privé-verzameling Greta Garbo
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In juni wordt in het Nordiska Museet in Stockholm een expositie geopend met foto’s uit de privé-collectie van de Zweedse filmlegende Greta Garbo. Het betreft originele opnamen gemaakt tijdens de opnamen van onder meer de films “Anna Karenina”, “Mata Hari” en “Ninotchka”. De foto’s zijn genomen door contemporaine fotografen als Ruth Harriett Louise, Clarence Sinclair Bull en Arnold Genthe.
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De van oorsprong Zweedse Greta Garbo kwam in de zomer van 1925 naar Hollywood en zou daar een legendarische filmcarrière beginnen bij MGM. Net als andere Hollywoodsterren kreeg Garbo een kopie van elke foto die door de filmmaatschappij gepubliceerd werd. Deze foto’s worden nu voor de eerste maal tentoongesteld in Stockholm. Meer informatie op www.nordiskamuseet.se
Ruim drie miljoen euro aan investeringen in Zweeds toerisme
In een recent voorstel stelt de Zweedse regering voor om de komende drie jaar in totaal 30 miljoen kronen, ca. 3.3 miljoen euro, te investeren in het propaganderen van Zweden als vakantieland. Hoewel de toeristische industrie in het Scandinavische land bloeit, wordt de branche steeds breder wat een offensieve en oplettende houding vereist.
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Een stijgend aantal buitenlandse bezoekers aan Zweden creëert nieuwe banen dat vooral voor de jeugd een positieve ontwikkeling is.
De toeristenbranche is dan ook bij uitstek een tak waar relatief veel jongeren in werkzaam zijn.
Götakanaal klaar voor een nieuw seizoen
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Op 2 mei heeft één van Zweden¨s grootste en meest bezochte toeristgebieden, het Götakanaal, haar deuren geopend voor het nieuwe seizoen. Het toerisme rond het kanaal levert 90% van het toerisme in dit deel van West-Zweden en trekt ca. twee miljoen bezoekers per jaar. Steeds meer mensen kiezen ervoor om een korte vakantie door te brengen in eigen land en dat kunnen de uitbaters rond het kanaal goed merken.
Teneinde de service aan toeristen volledig up to date te houden, is ondermeer de website van het bedrijf uitgebreid en verbeterd. |
Hier kun je informatie vinden over de verschillende pakketen die je kunt boeken, waaronder boottochten, evenementen langs het kanaal, informatie over restaurants en activiteiten voor de kinderen. Dit jaar wordt ook een vervolg opgenomen van de bekende Zweedse film “Göta kanal – eller Vem drog ur proppen?” uit 1981. Mensen die graag een rolletje als figurant in deze film willen, kunnen zich aanmelden via www.gotacanal.se
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Loveparade as a highlight among summer parades in Berlin
One particular highlight of the Berlin summer is the Love Parade on 15 July. "The Love is back!" is the motto that will see several thousands of electronic music fans in the city, when the area between Victory Column and Brandenburger Tor will once again become the largest dance floor in the world. This year, the Loveparade is even more international - with 40 clubs from 17 nations taking part. |
For the first time, every type of electronic music will be represented: from Drum'n'Bass and House to Techno.
Een zomer met Rembrandt
Het Mauritshuis heeft een van de grootste en belangrijkste collecties Rembrandt ter wereld. Tien schilderijen en negen atelierstukken geven een prachtig overzicht van Rembrandts virtuositeit. Ter gelegenheid van het Rembrandt herdenkingsjaar hangen alle Rembrandts bij elkaar en worden drie schilderijen extra belicht die door het museum zijn gerestaureerd. U ziet “Het loflied van Simeon”, “Homerus dicteert zijn verzen” en “Het Zelfportret”. Röntgenfoto's, microscoopopnames en verfdwarsdoorsnedes laten zien wat er onder de oppervlakte van het schilderij schuilgaat. Tekstborden geven uitleg over de vaak spectaculaire resultaten van de restauraties. Gratis audiotour in Nederlands, Frans, Engels en Duits.
Meer informatie:
Van 26 juni t/m 18 september 2006 in het Mauritshuis in Den Haag.
Van dinsdag t/m zaterdag 10.00-17.00 uur. Op zondag en feestdagen 11.00-17.00 uur.
Tot 1 september ook op maandag 10.00-17.00 uur.
Toegangsprijs volwassenen: € 9,50. Jongeren t/m 18 jaar: gratis
www.mauritshuis.nl
Mountainbiken in de Alpenregio Bludenz
In deze regio zijn er een 200-tal km mountainbikeroutes. Ze zijn allen op een uniforme wijze bewegwijzerd. De trajecten in Walgau, Brandnertal en Klostertal en vanaf Bludenz kunnen allen vlot vanuit de vallei via fietswegen worden bereikt. Langs de trajecten zijn er talrijke berghutten waar je terecht kunt om de innerlijke mens te versterken. Er is een interessante panoramafolder verkrijgbaar die naast de trajecten ook een overzicht geeft van mogelijke halteplaatsen, wasgelegenheden voor fiets en kledij, waar je je fiets kunt laten repareren enz. Je kunt deze folder ook downloaden op www.alpenregion.at
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Keeping In Touch With Hot Globaltrends
World Travel Market and Euromonitor International launch new relationship
Euromonitor International, the world’s leading provider of global business intelligence and strategic market analysis, has teamed up with World Travel Market. Read more.
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Rezidor SAS Hospitality to open hotel in Russia's Rostov
ROSTOV-ON-DON, June 21 (Prime-Tass) — Rezidor SAS Hospitality, a major global hotel operator, plans to open its Radisson SAS Moskovskaya hotel in Russia's Rostov-on-Don in April 2008, the company said Wednesday.
The company's subsidiary Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts will manage the Rostov-on-Don-based hotel.
The hotel will have two restaurants, boutiques, a business center, fitness center, disco and entertainment center, and underground parking, comprising a total area of 16,500 square meters, the company said.
The amount of investments was not disclosed.
MARITIM Hotels in Germany: Summerhighlights from 07 July until 3 September 2006
Attached ( click here 798 kb PDF) please find our brochure with MARITIM summer highlight rates and booking information for 2006.
The quoted rates are on request and availability and can not be cancelled free of charge.
On page 2 you will find a map of Germany with MARITIM destinations.
For Information and Bookings please contact:
Tel.: +49 6151 905 760
Fax: +49 6151 905 750
E-Mail: info.res@maritim.de
website: www.maritim.de
Hotel Openings:
01.09.2006 - Cairo/Egypt
01 Dec 2007 - Duesseldorf
Winter 2007 - Dubai
2008 - Estepona/Spain
Intercontinental Hotels Group Announces Addition Of Indianapolis Airport Hotel To Its Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
ATLANTA (June 21, 2006) -- InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced plans to convert the Holiday Inn Select Indianapolis Airport (US) hotel to a Crowne Plaza hotel in Fall 2006.
Located just off the Airport Expressway and I-465, the 274-room property is nine miles from downtown Indianapolis. Among the highlights at the future Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport are an indoor pool, fitness center and business center, as well as wireless and wired high speed Internet access in the hotel's lobby, meeting space and guestrooms. The hotel will undergo a $6 million renovation which will include enhancements to the building's exterior, meeting space, lobby, restaurant, bar and guest bathrooms.
Meet in Asia Pacific with Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Hotel Group Offers Triple Starpoints For Meeting Planners
Meeting planners conducting meetings, retreats or seminars at Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific can now enjoy greater value with its Triple Starpoints promotion. Triple Starpoints promotion is an Asia Pacific-wide promotion which allows meeting planners to earn triple Starpoints for events booked at Starwood hotels in Asia Pacific by August 31, 2006 and held from now till December 31, 2006, thus enabling them to earn Starpoints and redeem for free nights and other rewards faster. Read more.
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Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow Introduces Its New General Manager
MOSCOW, 21 June 2006 - Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ian Jones as the new General Manager. Positioned at the top end of Moscow's hotel scene, the 34-storey Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Moscow opened in mid July 2005 and became an impressive landmark on the skyline of Kosmodamianskaya Embankment, a new cultural and business centre of Moscow.
The towering property features well-appointed and spacious rooms with spectacular views of downtown Moscow, a wide collection of elegant and
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stylish bars and restaurants, a luxurious Amrita Spa & Fitness Centre and state-of-the-art conference rooms.
Marriott Emerges as a Top Performer on Black Enterprise's 40 Best Companies for Diversity List
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- For the second consecutive year, Black Enterprise magazine named Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) one of the Best Companies for Diversity. A total of 40 companies were identified on this year's list and Marriott was recognized in two important categories: 10 Best in Workforce Diversity and 10 Best in Board Diversity. More than 1,000 of America's largest publicly traded companies and 50 leading global companies competed in the survey. Marriott was one of only two lodging companies to make the list.
New Hotels In Paradise
Mauritius announces two new five-star properties
The island of Mauritius and Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) today announce that two new five-star properties will be constructed on the island within the next 12-18 months. Joining MauritiusÂ’ roster of luxury resorts are a Four Seasons property and a new Ananda destination-spa. The Ananda spa development is the first resort to be built outside of India by the award-winning wellness centre (and just the second in the chain as a whole). Read more.
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Optimale ontspanning op het ritme van de zee
Grand Hotel Opduin Texel biedt deze zomer beauty & wellness op het strand
Juni 2006, Texel...Grand Hotel Opduin biedt haar gasten luxe zoals luxe bedoeld is. Gastvrijheid, een inspirerende omgeving, uitstekende service en optimaal comfort zijn de sleutelwoorden tijdens een verblijf in dit viersterren wellnesshotel hoog op de blonde Kooger duinen. Rust en relaxen staan centraal. Na het succes van de twee jaar geleden geïntroduceerde beautybehandelingen presenteert Grand Hotel Opduin een nieuwe lijn in het Beauty & Wellness Centre 'Beau Rivage', zoals Waddenzout, chocolade en honingtreatment. Kortom, Texelfeeling optima forma, ontspanning op het ritme van de zee. Lees meer.
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Accor extends network in New Zealand's market
Accor Premiere Vacation Club (APVC), the Australian joint-venture holiday ownership company, has broadened its acquisition trail from Australia to New Zealand, with the signing of an agreement to buy for a non-disclosed amount, but in excess of NZ$10 million, the renowned Resort – The Grand Mercure Puka Park, situated on the Coromandel Coast.
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Set Price At Intercity Hotels
The InterCityHotels attract city holidaymakers with a very special offer.
Those who spend the night in one of the 28 InterCityHotels in Germany can book the round trip on German Rail (DB) at a set price. Depending on whether one travels first- or second class, the train ticket costs from 65.80 Euro with a BahnCard and from 85.80 Euro without a BahnCard. Supplements for the ICE or IC trains are included.
The "city trip at a set price" can be booked all year depending on availability and at least seven days in advance directly from the InterCity-Hotel desired. Use of local public transportation is free during the entire stay, so holiday makers can explore the city as much as they want.
Information: http://www.intercityhotel.de
Worldhotels-The Americas Partners with US Airways’ Travel Award Program; Now Boasts Largest Airline Partner Portfolio of any Independent Hotel Group
WorldHotels, the Americas, the global hotel group for independent hotels and regional hotel brands, announced that it has signed an agreement with US Airways to become a participant in the airline’s Dividend Miles program effective immediately. The company’s portfolio of 16 airline partners is now the largest of any independent hotel group.
To its member hotels, WORLDHOTELS provides a wide range of sales, marketing, distribution and related services. The company has about 500 member properties in more than 300 destinations and 70 countries worldwide. For more information, visit worldhotels.com.
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Ouverture des « Forest Suites » sur le domaine du Zimbali Lodge
Sun International, le groupe hôtelier le plus prestigieux sur le continent africain, annonce l’ouverture de dix nouvelles suites indépendantes sur le domaine du Zimbali Lodge, situé à 30 minutes de Durban dans le Kwa Zulu Natal.
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Preferred Hotel Group Adds 52 Hotels and Resorts in Past Six Months
- Hotels in Europe and the Middle East Expected to Expand Significantly in 2006
Preferred Hotel Group, emerging as the world's most sought-after collection of hotels and resorts, has added more than 50 properties to its worldwide membership roster in the past two quarters. The "Preferred" name has been extended to encompass a family of hotel and resort brands, aligned with the needs of today's hotelier and guest. Preferred Hotel Group includes: Preferred Hotels & Resorts; Preferred Boutique; Summit Hotels & Resorts; and Sterling Hotels. Read more.
W Hotels(R) Sails into the Arabian Gulf; The W Doha is the Brand's Second Property Planned for the Middle East
NEW YORK --June 19, 2006--W Hotels, the world's fastest growing luxury hotel brand, announced today plans to open the W Doha Hotel & Residences in Qatar, scheduled for the end of 2007. The W Doha, which will be located in the West Bay of Doha on the Qatar peninsula, is the brand's second hotel planned for the Middle East following the W Dubai Festival City. Read more.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Selected to Manage the Famed Astir Palace Hotel Complex in Greece; Athenian Riviera to Feature a Westin, Luxury Collection and a W Hotel
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-- June 15, 2006--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A. announced today that Starwood was chosen to oversee hotel operations for the famed Astir Palace Hotel complex near Athens, Greece. Read more.
Quality Resort-hotels in Scandinavië rookvrij
Sinds 1 mei zijn alle veertien Quality Resort-hotels in Scandinavië volledig rookvrij gemaakt, zowel wat betreft de restaurants als de bars, lobbies en hotelkamers.
Volgens een woordvoerder van Quality Resort werd tot deze stap overgegaan om de doelgroepen van het hotelconcern, gezinnen en mensen die bewuster willen leven, de mogelijkheid op een volledig rookvrije ruimte te bieden. Meer informatie op www.choicehotels.com
Marriott to manage its third branded hotel in Shanghai
Marriott International will manage its third Renaissance-branded hotel in Shanghai under an agreement reached with Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel Development Co., Ltd. The property will be called the Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel and will open in 2008. It will join two other Renaissance hotels in the city - the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel and the Renaissance Shanghai Yangtze Hotel - and will be the ninth Renaissance-branded hotel in China.
Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau.
The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau (SCIB) is now almost 40 years old and the central point of contact for attractive destinations and professional partners for anything and everything. We offer detailed information, unbiased advice, contact addresses and offers free of charge and without obligation. Contact us for more information, we'll be happy to give you a taste of our expertise. Read more.
Switzerland among the world's top 10 host countries for congresses.
Switzerland has put itself firmly on the map as a destination for congresses and conventions. This is borne out by the latest statistics of the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), in which Switzerland ranks tenth on the list of host countries worldwide.
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Brussels Winter Fun & Warmth,
2 Dec 2006 - 1 Jan 2007
Only 163 planning days to the start of this now traditional Festival of Winter Fun! Christmas may seem a long way off in midsummer, but not if you're in the meetings & incentives business.
Much more than just another Christmas market, this month-long event takes over the whole historic centre of Brussels.This year Baltic Estonia is Guest country. |
Time to think about a surprising incentive or corporate Christmas party, combined with some last minute Xmas shopping! www.brusselsinternational.be (click on Events/Cultural)
MITM Incentive Travel Trade Show - 20th Edition - Was Held In Las Vegas,
june 6 & 7, 2006
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Balanced Senses – pour des réunions aux résultats fructueux
Le Crowne Plaza Brussels City Centre – ‘Le Palace’ de la Place Rogier a développé une toute nouvelle formule de réunion: ‘Balanced Senses’, qui stimule les sens et donne ainsi l’envie de participer à des réunions ! Read more.
The World of Incentives welcomes Crete
Ibis El Greco joins the exclusive WOI network.
June 2006 * * * Ibis El Greco Incentives & Conferences, the group and conference department of “Ibis El Greco DMC,” one of the leading travel agencies in Crete, has joined the exclusive WOI network. Owner Mr. Yves Maebe, and DMC Manager Mrs. Maria Leventi, along with their enthusiastic and professional team, are well respected for the attention paid to detail when planning client events. Specialized in seminars, symposia and international conventions, Ibis El Greco offers unique and innovative solutions for all types of events in the MICE sector.
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The World of Incentives expands to Egypt
Excel Travel Services joins the exclusive WOI network
June 2006 -- It's a “one supplier, one solution” approach to travel planning at Excel Travel Services based in Cairo, Egypt, and the newest member of World of Incentives. Led by President Mr. George Fawzi and Vice President Ms. Amani Fouad, the team at Excel Travel Services has years of experience within the travel industry in the fields of leisure travel, corporate travel, meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. From the planning stages of an event to the execution, and the infinite details in between, Excel is a DMC that event planners trust again and again. Read more.
UNWTO And Korea Team Up For Tourism Development In Asia
16 Jun 06 -- The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Republic of Korea are teaming up to sponsor a series of tourism projects in the least developed countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Read more.
PATA's Top Five Winners for Fourth Quarter 2005
BANGKOK, June 15, 2006 – Travel and tourism arrivals across the Asia Pacific region expanded 4.5% in the fourth quarter of 2005 compared to fourth quarter 2004, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)’s comprehensive and comparative listing of Asia Pacific destination performance... Read more.
Sunparks Aquafun, de top attractie aan de Belgische Kust
Dat de Aquafuncomplexen van Sunparks Oostduinkerke en Sunparks De Haan niet alleen de vele residentiële Gasten weten te bekoren is al langer bekend. Vorig jaar trokken maar liefst 550.000 dagbezoekers naar een van beide attracties waardoor Aquafun meteen tot de tweede en de derde grootste kustattractie uitgeroepen werd. Lees meer.
Amadeus signs agreement with MSC Cruises
The world’s second-largest shipping company and cruise provider to be available through Amadeus Cruise and Amadeus Cruise API
Vilvoorde, Belgium, 22 June, 2006 – Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, today announced an agreement with MSC Cruises, the largest independent Italian cruise line, to distribute its product via the Amadeus system. MSC Cruises has offices in the major Italian cities of Naples, Milan, Venice, Genoa, Rome, Palermo, Bari plus a further 26 MSC Cruises offices worldwide.
The cruise line will become available to North American, UK and Spanish travel agents from July 2006. Travel agents in France, Benelux and Scandinavia will be able to book MSC Cruises through Amadeus from the third quarter 2006.
Amadeus further consolidates e-ticketing leadership in 132 countries
Amadeus Electronic Ticketing enables travel agencies in 132 countries to provide their customers with a superior e-ticketing service spanning 124 carriers
Vilvoorde, Belgium, 20 June 2006: Amadeus, global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, announced that it has deployed Amadeus Electronic Ticketing to its travel agency base in 132 countries, more than twice as many as any of its competitors. Read more.
Kuoni continues expansion in Swiss market
June 22, 2006 -- The Kuoni Group has taken a further step in its declared acquisition strategy within the specialist travel segment: Kuoni Switzerland has acquired Kontiki Saga AG, the Swiss market company for travel to Northern Europe. The acquisition enables Kuoni to further expand its leadership of the Swiss travel market.
Kuoni Switzerland is acquiring Kontiki Saga AG from its owners and top management. Kontiki has been operating in Switzerland for 30 years, and is the market leader for travel to Scandinavia, Finland and Iceland.
Ostende, le 22 juin 2006
Jetair lance l'offre de vacances sur la Thaïlande la plus avantageuse
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* La semaine prochaine "Thaïlande Spécial Hiver 2006/07" chez les agents de voyages
* Le prix le plus bas garanti, de nombreuses formules avantageuses
* Offre de vacances très variée, avec des vols quotidiens Thai Airways
* Hôtels de séjour, hôtels de plage, voyages combinés, possibilités de prolongation
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Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa - Promotion pour le départ du 02/07/06
Vol charter direct Bruxelles - Phuket.
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Boek je vakantie-op-maat via vernieuwde website www.Jiba.be
Internet touroperator Jiba heeft haar website www.Jiba.be vernieuwd. Bezoekers kunnen na het invullen van de button Reisgezelschap via de 'Vakantiezoeker' button een keur aan persoonlijke voorkeuren aangeven, waaronder vertrekmaand, bestemming, prijsklasse, reisduur, vertrekluchthaven, vertrekdag, aantal sterren, lokatie accommodatie en kindvriendelijkheid.
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Trident herfst - winter 2006
De droom wordt werkelijkheid
Een strategie geboren uit een wereldwijde enquête
Nog meer luxe
De segmentering per vakantieprofiel
Een verfijnd aanbod
Een aanbod op maat
Een royaal aanbod
De menselijke dimensie van de strategie
Club Med Découverte
Club Med Cruises
De Stichting Club Méditerranée
Hier klikken (PDF 284 kb)
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Tintin's 100th Birthday in 2007
Well it's not actually Tintin's, but rather the 100th Anniversary of the birth of his creator, Georges Remi or Hergé (his initials backwards –RG – pronounced with a French accent!) as he is popularly known.
2007 will see an international celebration with exhibitions & events taking place all over the world, and naturally in his home city of Brussels as well. The Anniversary will start on 10 January, the day of his Birthday, with the unveiling of a giant fresco at Brussels South Station. In March a major exhibition, Hergé & Art will open at the Fine Arts Museum. For more info on this and the rest of the celebrations:
www.tintin.com/007
Hergé and his work are definitely more alive today than ever!
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The world of Franquin, 27 October 2006 – 15 April 2007
After its enormous success in Paris, this exhibition comes home to Brussels in the incomparable setting of Autoworld.
André Franquin is another giant, alongside Tintin's Hergé, in the comic strip world of the second half of the 20th century. His major creations include Gaston Lagaffe, and Marsupilami, as well as many other contributions to this very Belgian art form. In addition to 200 original drawings, the exhibition will display a whole range of artefacts connected with his characters, including their cars and other more bizarre forms of transport!
And there's much more……
For a full up-to-date calendar of what's going on month by month in Brussels: www.brusselsinternational.be
(click on Organizer/Events/Cultural)
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Goed beschermd op reis hoeft niet duur te zijn!
Vaccinaties en malariatabletten in veel gevallen vergoed door de zorgverzekeraar.
Bijna alle zorgverzekeraars bieden in hun aanvullende verzekeringspakketten vergoeding voor reizigersvaccinaties. Deze vergoeding is afhankelijk van het gekozen aanvullende pakket en kan oplopen tot 100%. Lees meer.
In The Footsteps Of Agatha Christie
Thirty years after the death in 1976 of the Queen of English crime writers, Brian Pedley investigates…
The bronze bust, created for Agatha Christie`s centenary in 1990, had done the lady full justice. With her familiar tightly-permed hair glinting in the mid-morning sun, the Queen of English crime writers looked regally upon her domain. Read more.
Le spécialiste des moules ouvre ses portes à Mantes Buchelay
PARIS, June -- Léon de Bruxelles poursuit son développement en périphérie des grandes villes où l'enseigne compte les 2/3 de son réseau. En témoigne, l'ouverture, le 8 juin dernier, d'un restaurant à Mantes Buchelay. Parallèlement, les restaurants Bodegon de Reims et de Servon (77) passeront aux couleurs de Léon de Bruxelles cet été. La transformation des restaurants Bodegon d'Angers, Bordeaux et St Etienne est prévue au 2ème semestre 2006.
15 Million Chinese Heading Abroad
According to a MasterCard International survey, the number of Chinese travelling overseas is on the rise with 15.45 million mainland Chinese travelling abroad during the first six months of 2006 (28.85 million Chinese travelled internationally in 2005.) Favourite destinations are Hong Kong, Australia and Europe.
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