Travel and Tour World Weekly Newsletter 05.May.2012

Travel and Tour World – Global News global travel and tourism news on your desktop Date: 05.05.2012 Travel news of the week: London Named The World’s Best Destination WTM: UAE warned of five-year drop in tourism spend UNWTO chief forecasts bright future for regional tourism IATA – Demand Growth Compromised by High Oil Prices Airline News: Emirates voted Cargo Airline of the Year ADAC Brings World’s Largest Air Transport Networking Event To Abu Dhabi Qatar Airways announces new route schedule Bombardier Learjet Celebrates Ground Breaking Ceremony for Wichita Site Expansion Turkish Airlines Takes Top Honors at 2012 Freddie Awards Qatar Airways successfully participates in the middle east’s largest travel trade fair Emirates increases flights to Saudi Arabia Travel Association News: ABTA Welcomes Transport Select Committee’s Report on ATOL TTF – Cruise shipping remains the fastest growing sector of the Australian tourism industry BHG announces management of 1,580 rooms in 7 new hotels Two thumbs up for NTA’s work in China Hotel News: Hilton Hotels & Resorts Opens First Hotel in Qatar Hotels urged to take the green path Baymont Inn & Suites Launches ‘Noteworthy Neighbors’ Initiative Starwood Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in Middle East Absolute Hotel Services Announces Second U Resort in Bali Destination News: Queenstown warms up for Winter Festival ICTP announced the National Tourist Board of Sierra Leone as its most recent destination member Whiteface Club and Resort set to open for 2012 season starting with revered golf course Brussels is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Miserables’ Gold Coast marketing campaign to boost tourism during winter months Tourism News: New partnership targeting greater investment in Australia’s tourism product Republic of Ireland’s Tourism Minister Checks Out Titanic Belfast UNWTO chief forecasts bright future for regional tourism British Restaurants Top Climbers in Lastest World Rankings Tourism Queensland kicks off marketing blitz in the UK Railway News: VIA Rail Canada and AMT announce an intermodal partnership Passengers to benefit as South West trains and Network Rail form new alliance El Reno Celebrates Union Pacific Railroad’s 150th Anniversary KiwiRail: Fault in train control centre identified SPA News: The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Introduces Amala, an All Organic Line A Dual Delight Spa Package at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai for Mother’s Day Travel Technology News: GuestLogix Launches Chinese, Japanese and Korean Versions of its Industry-Leading Onboard Retailing Solution The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Debuts Mobile App With Personal Tips Rocco Forte, Expands its Online Distribution with Global CRS Switch, SiteMinder Orbitz Recognized as ‘Top Producing Online Travel Agency’ EasyRMS launches Ez+PLUS Travel Events News: Region Tourism was back in business at Arabian Travel Market 2012 ATM:Global tourism to grow BRIC by BRIC Cream of Arabia celebrates at World Travel Awards AIBTM To Take Place On The Heels of The Star-Spangled Sailabration Event in Baltimore Region Tourism was back in business at Arabian Travel Market 2012 EIBTM Celebrates its 25 Years ATM – Oman looks to room inventory growth Cruise News: Port of Tampa to recognize May as Florida World Trade Month Ports of Moerdijk and Rotterdam to collaborate actively New CLIA Report Calls for Industry to Elevate the Role of Travel Agents Princess Cruises Raises the Curtain on New Royal Princess Entertainment Venue Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Partners First MICE News: Regional growth driven by strong fundamentals according to hospitality experts International hotel groups to show strong presence at ITB Asia 2012 Marriott’s QuickGroup Adds Online Booking for Event Space and Catering for Small Groups Melbourne bags the rights to host Harvard World Model United Nations Conference in 2013 Enjoy Complimentary Wi-Fi at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre The National Conference Center Reveals Five Secrets to Knock-Your-Socks-Off Events Breaking News: Travel and Tour World Successfully Participates in Arabian Travel Market 2012 Collect your free copy of Travel and Tour World Magazine from the following upcoming fairs: CROTOUR (Zagreb) WORLD TRAVEL FAIR (Shanghai) THE HOTEL SHOW (Dubai) MITF (Moscow) BOUTIQUE HOTEL SUMMIT (London) Date: 09-12 May Date: 10-13 May Date: 15-17 May Date: 18-20 May Date: 21-22 May Submit a story or media release | Post your sponsor link |Advertise with us Home | About Us | News | Events | Contact Us | Download Free