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News from Turkey
Turkey optimistic about 2010 summer season
Turkish tourism professionals show great
interest and more participated the 44th edition of world's largest travel exhibition;
ITB-Berlin.
- Pegasus to Begin Istanbul-Paris Flights
- First Turkey Tourism Radio Campaign in UK Shows a Different Side
- Istanbul Film Festival to take place in April 3-18
- A Delightful Evening -“Michelin Star” dinner experience at midtown hotel
- Turkish Wine Receives Critical Acclaim from World-Renowned Wine Critics
- New Focus Travel Magazine is at ITB-Berlin
Accommodation
Continent Hotels to open second hotel in Russia
Continent Hotels Worldwide has signed a
management agreement with the investment company "Pacific Management Service",
Russian closed joined company, to open and manage first "Continent Resort" in
Olginka village-Black Sea Coast, Russia.
- Vancouver Hotels Excited for 2010 Paralympic Games
- An Innovative Hotel Experience: The AETAS bangkok, Thailand
- Marriott International Plans Two More Hotels for Tianjin, China
- Park Hotel Group Unveil Flagship Property in Singapore
- Caesars Palace in Las Vegas to Debut Eight New Pool Experiences
- Centara Maldives gets 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor website
Aviation
EGYPTAIR received its new Boeing aircraft
On March 10, 2010, Cairo Airport witnessed the
milestone delivery of the first EGYPTAIR new Boeing 777-300ER.
- bmi, British Midland International, reacts to news of British Airways strike action
- FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Totaling $787,500 against American Airlines
- Charters to be Provided Independently by a Czech Airlines Subsidiary
- Etihad Expands Codeshare Flights in Australia
- Jet Airways Launches Daily Thiruvananthapuram-Dammam Service
- Tourism Australia partners with Malaysia Airlines
Cruise Travel
Princess Cruises Announces Largest Europe Program Ever for 2011
Princess
Cruises has unveiled its most extensive Europe season ever for 2011, with more
ships, departure choices and itinerary options than in previous years.
MICE
Seoul’s Global Profile Continues to Rise
The Seoul Tourism Organization recently
participated in AIME 2010, the largest industry expo for meetings and
exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region, held March 2nd-3rd.
- AIME delegates take a gastronomic tour of Victoria
- Salon de Gourmets Cooking up a Storm in Madrid
- IAEE Announces Launch of Social Media Task Force
- Turkey’s Culture and Tourism promoted at ITB Opening Ceremony
- UNWTO Secretary General Calls Upon the Tourism Sector to Speak with One Voice
- Focus on the partner country Turkey at ITB Berlin
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
Club Med winter 2010/ 2011 season now open
Today, Club Med opens bookings
for its Winter 2010/2011, offering savings of up to £250* per adult and £125*
per child on bookings made before 14 July 2010.
- Extra Easter Availability at North Cyprus From Mosaic Holidays
- 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
Other News
The Russians preferred Turkey in 2009
According to the data of Federal State Statistics
Service, Turkey became the most popular country for the Russians in 2009. The
2nd place took Egypt. The 3rd most popular country turned out to be China.
- Dominican Republic joins the Montego Bay Initiative to help Haiti
- Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon Inaugurates Cancun’s Restored Beaches
- IPK International Announced Global Travel Trends
- World Travel Awards announces nominations for 2010
- Tourism Australia Research Released New International Visitor Survey (IVS)
- Demand in the tourism industry recovering
Latest News
- The Russians preferred Turkey in 2009
- EGYPTAIR received its new Boeing aircraft
- bmi, British Midland International, reacts to news of British Airways strike action
- FAA Proposes Civil Penalties Totaling $787,500 against American Airlines
- Dominican Republic joins the Montego Bay Initiative to help Haiti
- Seoul’s Global Profile Continues to Rise
- Continent Hotels to open second hotel in Russia
- Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon Inaugurates Cancun’s Restored Beaches
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AnadoluJet will launch direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Stockholm and Copenhagen to Ankara on June 1, 2010.
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 | USD | 1.3765 |
 | GBP | 0.90830 |
 | TRY | 2.1018 |
 | RUB | 40.3055 |
 | THB | 44.800 |
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