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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
With HostelBookers Easter has never been so attractive!
HostelBookers - the budget accommodation
specialist - is celebrating Easter this year by launching a never before seen
offer, giving customers the opportunity to win their stay in one of our
selected hostels for free.
- Asia's Largest Commercial LED to open at Grand Park Orchard, Singapore
- Best Western Signs Deal for first Premier hotel in the Philippines
- Vietnam's Oldest Restaurant Welcomes Its Newest Chef
- Continent Hotels to open second hotel in Russia
- Vancouver Hotels Excited for 2010 Paralympic Games
- An Innovative Hotel Experience: The AETAS bangkok, Thailand
Aviation
Air France Announces Introductory Fares on New Abu Dhabi Route
To celebrate the launch of its new service
between Abu Dhabi and Paris, from 3 May 2010, Air France has today announced
its introductory fares for passengers looking to travel to France and onward
flights to Europe as well as North and South America.
- Etihad signs full content agreement with Travelport
- Delta Air Lines implements Abacus GroupClaim in Asia
- Air Passenger Traffic in Russia increased 34% in January
- What’s new for Lufthansa? announced by Thierry Antinori
- EGYPTAIR received its new Boeing aircraft
- bmi, British Midland International, reacts to news of British Airways strike action
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
ITB Berlin expands role as global market leader
Worldwide, ITB Berlin is the only travel trade
show that continues to expand in the international marketplace, with the 44th
edition of ITB Berlin emphatically confirming its leading role.
ITB Berlin expands role as global market leader
Worldwide, ITB Berlin is the only travel trade
show that continues to expand in the international marketplace, with the 44th
edition of ITB Berlin emphatically confirming its leading role.
- RCI’s Big Reveal on Growth of Leisure Real Estate in Asia
- Bulgaria's Largest Wine Expo Opened in Plovdiv
- All-New Mobile Phone Technology to Debut at Asian Games
- ITB Berlin: attendance remains stable at last year’s level
- Seoul’s Global Profile Continues to Rise
- AIME delegates take a gastronomic tour of Victoria
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
Stefan Hansen - Lufthansa Systems AG
Lufthansa
Systems AG announced that its Supervisory Board has appointed Stefan Hansen as CEO and Chairman of
the Executive Board for a period of three years.
Stefan Hansen - Lufthansa Systems AG
Lufthansa
Systems AG announced that its Supervisory Board has appointed Stefan Hansen as CEO and Chairman of
the Executive Board for a period of three years.
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
3,7 million tourists Visited Moscow in 2009
According
to the data of the Committee for Tourism of Moscow, about 3.7 million
foreigners visited Moscow last year (4.1 million people in 2008).
- The Russians preferred Turkey in 2009
- 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)
Latest News
- Air France Announces Introductory Fares on New Abu Dhabi Route
- With HostelBookers Easter has never been so attractive!
- ITB Berlin expands role as global market leader
- RCI’s Big Reveal on Growth of Leisure Real Estate in Asia
- Etihad signs full content agreement with Travelport
- Asia's Largest Commercial LED to open at Grand Park Orchard, Singapore
- Best Western Signs Deal for first Premier hotel in the Philippines
- Delta Air Lines implements Abacus GroupClaim in Asia
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Cunard joins a growing list of cruise lines that is forgoing paper tickets to its guests, and switching to e-tickets.
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Gulf Air started flying between Istanbul and Bahrain with their new Embraer E170 AR aircraft as of March 12, 2010.
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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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 | GBP | 0.90830 |
 | TRY | 2.1018 |
 | RUB | 40.3055 |
 | THB | 44.800 |
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