The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has won a case in the Brisbane Federal Court against Flight Centre over price fixing. … Continue Reading
This latest award places the Group among the nine French leaders distinguished among the top 250 French stock market capitalisations with the rating of 91 A. … Continue Reading
Dishes designed by Michelin-starred Chefs, prestigious events, new gourmet delights, these are just some of Air France’s secrets to ensure magic moments on board its flights this holiday season. … Continue Reading
Auckland Airport has been recognised for excellence in corporate governance in the Deloitte/Management Magazine Top 200 Award ceremony in Auckland on 28 November. … Continue Reading
• London Oxford Airport welcomes return of Jersey flights from 2014United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that Greg Hartwill be named executive vice president and chief operations officer, succeeding Pete McDonald, who is retiring after nearly 45 years with United. … Continue Reading
• Jim Heather to manage two Honolulu airport hotelsThe European Commission has updated for the 22nd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, better known as “the EU air safety list”. … Continue Reading
• Fake Online Reviews Must Be Stamped OutThe new Melbourne Star Observation Wheel has confirmed it will open in late December. … Continue Reading
• Blow family and friends away this Christmas with an iFLY Downunder Indoor Skydiving Experience!Avis Car Rental, the leading international car rental brand in Asia, today announced that it has selected a licensee to launch car rental operations in Laos and Cambodia. … Continue Reading
• Avis India Increases Luxury QuotientAustralia’s favourite guided holiday company, AAT Kings (www.aatkings.com.au), in partnership with Spotlight Australia (www.spotlight.com.au) and alongside its TreadRight partner, Phillip Island Nature Parks in Victoria, is excited to announce the launch of the ‘Knit to Win’ competition to support the rehabilitation of the world’s rarest species of Little Penguins. … Continue Reading
The impact of technological innovation and evolving media channels on tourism communication was the focus of the 3rd UNWTO International Conference on Tourism and the Media, part of an ongoing series aimed to lend tourism a higher level of editorial recognition (December 2-3, 2013, Estoril, Portugal). … Continue Reading
• Third Intellectual Property Forum Opens in Hong KongIt’s no secret that China represents a big opportunity for global travel and tourism companies. What’s not yet widely understood is how enormous that opportunity is — and how easily it could be lost if travel and tourism providers don’t grasp the dynamics now to reshape the market for tourism inside and outside China. … Continue Reading
• Tourism Cares Launches Global Impact Portfolio
Flying in a helicopter high above South Africa’s lush Maputaland, one can’t help but marvel at the black rhino – classified as “critically endangered” – resting below. … Continue Reading
Dr Edward Dramberger PhD, globally known as “The Destination Doctor”, conducted a complimentary one-day interactive seminar entitled “Improving Hospitality and Tourism Sales” at Lanith Luang Prabang on 29 November, with 15 key local delegates taking part to upgrade their marketing and sales skills and improve their products. … Continue Reading
• Participants Of Tourism Malaysia Directors Conference Forge Closer Ties With Media Through 1-Day TourThis holiday season, Seattle visitors have more incentive to shop, dine, play and stay. … Continue Reading
• “The LEGO® Movie” Star Elizabeth Banks Lights the World’s Largest LEGO® Christmas Tree at LEGOLAND® California Resort!
Aloft Bangkok –Sukhumvit 11 celebrates this Christmas with our deliciously creative Taste and Share plates created by Executive Chef Mark Hannon. … Continue Reading
The US winners of a global travel competition arrive in New Zealand next Friday December 13 and are “thrilled to finish their six month journey” experiencing some of the country’s best attractions. … Continue Reading
Often referred to as the Garden Island, Taveuni Island is Fiji’s third largest land mass and up-and-coming tropical destination for travelers across the globe. Winner of Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards in 2013, Taveuni Island Resort and Spa offers all of the island’s best lodging and activities to visitors. … Continue Reading
• Upscale Boutique Brand Hotel Indigo Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary in Greater China with 10 ProjectsPoint Yamu by COMO, opened 25 November 2013 in Phuket, has extended its soft opening offer through to 30 April 2014. … Continue Reading
• Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao’s season of celebration begins with City EscapePan Pacific Hotels Group will open the 281-room PARKROYAL Melbourne – its fourth PARKROYAL hotel in Australia and the second in Melbourne – in 2016. … Continue Reading
• Best Western Australasia Expansion On Track
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Celebrity chef Harlan Goldstein today celebrated the award of a Michelin star for the second year running at his flagship restaurant Gold with the opening of a more casual and informal restaurant concept named COMFORT. … Continue Reading
On the occasion of the coming of Christmas in 2013, 2013 Beijing Brilliant Jewelry Expo sponsored by Asia Economic and Trade Development Promotion Center, Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of Shandong and Haiming International Exhibition Group … Continue Reading
• Cvent Announces Date and Location of 2014 Corporate Meetings Summit
This year the Air France Foundation awarded its prize to the association “SOS Village d’Enfants”. The association, represented by its sponsor Anny Duperey and its ambassador Laurence Ferrari, helps protect children in France and the rest of the world. … Continue Reading
A powerful and well-timed winter storm swept across the western U.S. Tuesday and Wednesday, touching each one of Vail Resorts’ mountains and leaving up to 14 inches of new snow in its wake. … Continue Reading
• Aspen Square Condominium Hotel Announces Early Ski Season SpecialThe internet may have changed the way Australians book their holidays, but one bricks-and-mortar travel agent continues to trump the online competition, with one in twelve Australians using it to book their leisure travel in the last 12 months. Take a bow, Flight Centre! … Continue Reading
• STR Global: Asia Pacific hotel results for October 2013Sometimes even Austrian Airlines flights can fall victim to winter conditions. Fog, ice or snow can lead to irregularities in flight operations. So from now on, Austrian Airlines is offering its passengers an extra service free of charge: yourUpdate. … Continue Reading
• Travelport Agencia™ Delivers Lowest Pricing Available, Commissions and Seat Selection Capability on Air Canada Following Realignment of Tango Fare StructureNomad Tanzania, one of East Africa’s original safari companies, is encouraging Asian travellers to migrate to Africa over the upcoming Chinese New Year period with the introduction of two magical itineraries exploring Tanzania’s ‘Secret Season’ in association with Lightfoot Travel. … Continue Reading
• New Segway Eco Tours on the Beaches of the IllawarraIt’s almost Christmas so why not treat yourself to a ‘USA and Hawaii stopover holiday’ in the New Year? From just $1999* per person twin share, you could snap up a package including return flights and 6 nights accommodation – what a bargain! These Hawaii and USA stopover holidays to a selection of iconic USA locations are available now via Travelscene American Express agencies around the country thanks to VIVA! Holidays. … Continue Reading
