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CE-Mar to Operate Sarikamis Toprak Hotel
CE-Mar Co., which currently continues a
120-bed 5-star hotel construction at Turkey's ski resort town of Sarikamis in Kars,
will additionally operate Sarikamis Toprak Hotel.
Accommodation
MGM Resorts International Announces Sale of Atlantic City Land
MGM Resorts International announced that it has recently reached an
agreement to sell four long-term ground leases and their respective underlying
real property parcels at The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City,
New Jersey to
- IHG celebrates a week-long ‘Thank You’ marathon
- Starwood Hotels Set to Grow NYC Portfolio by 50%
- Villa Maly revels in Explorer Henri Mouhot’s Laos
- New Four Points by Sheraton Hotel Opens in Saskatoon, Canada
- Centara offers package at Indian Himalayas resort
- New Partnership between Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Etihad Airlines
Aviation
Air Berlin to join oneworld
Air Berlin is to join oneworld®,
adding Europe's fifth largest airline and Germany's second biggest carrier to
the world's leading quality airline alliance.
- American Airlines Announces Cooperative Agreement with Air Berlin
- US flights switch terminals at Abu Dhabi airport
- Etihad to Commence South Korean Operations in December
- Jet Airways and JetLite move to Delhi's New Terminal 3
- Baboo, the Geneva-based airline, improves its product offering
- Air Arabia increases frequency between Istanbul and Casablanca
Cruise Travel
Foreign yachts will be able to enter Russian waters soon
The yachts which fly the
flags of foreign countries will possibly be able to enter the Russian waters in
autumn.
- WLCVacations Promotes Family Cruising
- Uniworld Launches Volga River Cruises in 2011
- Princess Announces Details of 2011-12 Asia Cruise Season
- France Cruises Promotes Family Cruising
- Windstar Introduces Gourmet Sandwich Bar in the Yacht Club on Wind Surf
- Princess Cruises Launches “Caribbean Super Sale”
MICE
IT&CMA and CTW 2010 To Welcome Stellar Cohort of International Delegates
Efforts to attract an international bevy of choice IT&CMA MICE
buyers and CTW corporate travel managers, association executives and media have
paid off handsomely.
- Over 900 Gather in Fort Lauderdale for DMAI's 96th Annual Convention
- Technology changing the meeting planning landscape
- Beijing International Tourism Expo Held in June with success
- Focus on Ecotourism
- PATA Travel Mart 2010 reports high registrations
- MeetGreen appointed Official Sustainability Consultants to IMEX America
Health & Spa
Barceló Hotels and Resorts Introduces U Spa Concept for a Personalized Spa Experience
As a response to the growing interest in both health tourism and
personalized service, leading hotelier Barceló Hotels and Resorts announces the
international debut of U Spa, an innovative spa concept providing specialized
treatments based on each client's specific needs.
Turkey - Appointments
Tuncay Marlali
Tuncay Marlali appointed General Manager to Toprak Hotel which
will be operated by CE-Mar Co..
Tuncay Marlali
Tuncay Marlali appointed General Manager to Toprak Hotel which
will be operated by CE-Mar Co..
World - Appointments
George Stanfield
Hilton Worldwide announces that George
Stanfield has been appointed general manager of the 196-room beachfront
Hilton Curaçao.
Tour Operators
Apple Vacations & Malaysia Airlines Seals Deal For Direct Charter Flights To Hokkaido
Apple Vacations & Conventions and
Malaysia Airlines today sealed a contract for direct charter flights between Kuala
Lumpur and Hokkaido, Japan.
- 6 Night Luxury Ireland Vacation from $499 per Person
- Abacus and AsiaPay Bring Greater Payment Security to Travel Agents
- Thomas Cook buys Oger Tours
- Abacus and MSN collaboration brings new era of convenience to travellers
- Stretch Your Vacation Dollars in the Greek Islands
- HRG announces TripCase mobile technology partnership with Sabre Travel Network
Other News
Destination & Travel Foundation Announces Roger Dow as Industry Award Recipient
The Destination & Travel Foundation announced that Roger
Dow, president & CEO of U.S. Travel, will be the recipient of the 2011
Spirit of Hospitality Award.
- Family traveler preferences and intentions revealed in new survey
- BP Oil Spill Impact on Gulf Travel Likely to Cost US$22.7 Billion
- UNWTO Expresses Great Concern over the Change of Status of the Spanish Tourism Secretariat
- Blind Teenagers Swim with Dolphins At Miami Seaquarium
- Total Visitor Arrivals to Thailand Up 13%
- Visitor arrivals to Asia and the Pacific grew by 10%
Latest News
- CE-Mar to Operate Sarikamis Toprak Hotel
- Tuncay Marlali
- Dogus Tourism Group Signed Agreement with Rixos
- Apple Vacations & Malaysia Airlines Seals Deal For Direct Charter Flights To Hokkaido
- IT&CMA and CTW 2010 To Welcome Stellar Cohort of International Delegates
- MGM Resorts International Announces Sale of Atlantic City Land
- Barceló Hotels and Resorts Introduces U Spa Concept for a Personalized Spa Experience
- Destination & Travel Foundation Announces Roger Dow as Industry Award Recipient
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U.K. low-cost airline easyJet said that its second-quarter revenue rose 5.3% to 759.2 million pounds ($1.18 billion), as the total number of passengers flying with the airline rose 3.5% to 12.3 million.
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The trips of Bulgarians abroad in June have been 316 900, which is 34.8% less than the data from one year ago. Meanwhile, the number of foreigners visiting Bulgaria has increased by 1..4% to reach 970 200 in June, year-on-year.
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Lufthansa is soon starting Bursa (Turkey) – Munich (Germany) flights.
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TAM is going to open a back office in Hong Kong by the end of this year to promote the growth of its activities in Asia.
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Monarch Airlines that connect Antalya and Bodrum to UK has started early reservation period for 2011 summer flights.
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Turkish citizens over 18 years old have chance to win a 2010 Ford Fiesta Trend when they shop at Setur Sabiha Gökçen Duty Free shops.
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IC Ibrahim Çeçen Investment Holding announced opening of Çeşme Yacht Marina will take place on July 30, 2010.
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