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A Delightful Evening -“Michelin Star” dinner experience at midtown hotel
midtown hotel welcomes Giuseppe Mancino, the Executive Chéf of PICCOLO PRINCE RESTAURANT.
- Turkish Wine Receives Critical Acclaim from World-Renowned Wine Critics
- New Focus Travel Magazine is at ITB-Berlin
- Accor Opened Two Hotels in Gaziantep
- Turkish Photographer Vehbi Koca and “His/Tanbul” Exhibition in London
- THY Launched Direct flights to Bologna
- Art of Kremlin Palace to be displayed in Istanbul
Accommodation
Centara Maldives gets 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor website
The
first overseas property to be opened by Thailand's Centara Hotels &
Resorts, the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, located at the
South Ari Atoll in the Republic of Maldives, is attracting favourable reports
from guests, according to TripAdvisor.com.
Aviation
Tourism Australia partners with Malaysia Airlines
Tourism Australia, in partnership with Malaysia Airlines, announces its upcoming ‘Only in Oz Holidays' campaign.
- Jet Airways Konnect to Fly Daily to Dehradun from Delhi
- Malaysia Airlines introduces non-stop daily service to Paris
- Etihad Launches “Business Connect” in UAE
- Etihad and ANA Codeshare Comes into Service
- Etihad Airways Launches New Destination Management Company – Hala Abu Dhabi
- airBaltic Welcomes to the World’s Largest Blonde Festival
Cruise Travel
Windstar Offers A Future Cruise Credit of $250 Per Person For New Bookings
Windstar Cruises,
which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors
and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers a Future
Cruise Credit of $250 per person for guests
MICE
Focus on the partner country Turkey at ITB Berlin
ITB
Berlin is fully booked again. From 10 to 14 March 2010 more exhibitors than
ever before will be presenting their products and services, which cover the
entire added value chain of the international travel industry.
- GCB supports creation of ISO standard 20121 for sustainable event management
- IMEX 2010 signals global growth and strong business outlook
- Focus on eco-tourism and the spirit of adventure at ITB
- The Vision Destination Management – new partners for ALTM and GIBTM
- Global Tourism Industry expo - Ace & Med Workshop in Rome
- Newly Redeveloped Golden Sands Resort, Penang Set To Capture Mice Market
Health & Spa
Chavana Spa opens at Marriott Resort in Mirbat, Oman
Chavana Spa, a Mandara Spa company, announced the
opening of a new spa facility; Frankincense Spa by Chavana at the Marriott
Resort, in Mirbat, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.
Turkey - Appointments
Pinar Alpman - Rixos Premium Bodrum
Pinar Alpman has been appointed Rixos Premium Bodrum as Sales Manager.
World - Appointments
Vasant Prabhu - Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced
that the company has named its Chief Financial Officer, Vasant Prabhu, Vice
Chairman, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the company.
Tour Operators
Extra Easter Availability at North Cyprus From Mosaic Holidays
Upmarket specialist tour operator Mosaic Holidays has increased its
flights to North Cyprus for this Easter, following strong sales to this
unspoilt beach destination.
- Hualapai River Runners Season Opening March 15
- A New Look for Seawings Dubai
- My Exclusive Journeys Offers Affordable Luxury Trips to South America
- China Spree Offers Discounts Up to $500 on China Delights Tour
- New Las Vegas City Tour Begins At Birthplace of Las Vegas
- Top 2010 Destinations for Australian Travelers
Other News
Demand in the tourism industry recovering
Vacation demand has stabilized for the 2010
summer season in Germany and in the UK in particular, two of the largest
tourism source markets in Europe.
- Travel Promotion Act Signed by President Obama
- Chicago: Top U.S. Theater Destination
- Lecture by archaeologist and author Christopher Roosevelt
- Bulgaria Wine Producers Win 12 International Awards
- IACC Americas Sends Two Champion Chefs to International Cooking Competition
- Edinburgh named Europe's Best Small City of the Future
Latest News
- A Delightful Evening -“Michelin Star” dinner experience at midtown hotel
- Centara Maldives gets 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor website
- Tourism Australia partners with Malaysia Airlines
- Demand in the tourism industry recovering
- Jet Airways Konnect to Fly Daily to Dehradun from Delhi
- Focus on the partner country Turkey at ITB Berlin
- Extra Easter Availability at North Cyprus From Mosaic Holidays
- Windstar Offers A Future Cruise Credit of $250 Per Person For New Bookings
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EZYield.com announced that Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive agreement to deploy EZYield.com’s distribution technology throughout their entire property portfolio in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
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SAS’s seat sale opens on March 12 - for great discounts on SAS flights from London Heathrow and UK regional airports to Scandinavia and beyond, bookings must be made between 12-22 March 2010 and passengers must travel between 15 April - 13 June or 09 - 31 August 2010.
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Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla, a 208-room upscale business hotel spread over 2.1 acres, is reaching final stages of completion. The capital city’s newest hotel is expected to launch later this month.
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Exchange Rates
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European Central Bank
Currency EUR  2010-03-10 |
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 | USD | 1.3557 |
 | GBP | 0.90640 |
 | TRY | 2.0894 |
 | RUB | 40.3985 |
 | THB | 44.379 |