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February 23, 2012

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Australia Gulf Council set for GCC business mission

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

The Australia Gulf Council (AGC) has announced details of its forthcoming business mission to the Gulf States which will be jointly led by Hon Bob Hawke AC (Prime Minister of Australia 1983-1991), Hon Mark Vaile (Deputy Prime Minister of Australia 2005-2007, Minister for Trade 1999-2006) and ...

Thailand’s Tourism Authority sets the day for Thailand Tourism Awards

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that September, 27, 2012, which coincided with World Tourism Day, will host the biannual Thailand Tourism Awards. TAT welcomes applications for the Awards 2012 from May, 1 until August, 31, 2012. Initiated by TAT in 1996, the ...

Sultanate of Oman to head for 10 per cent tourism hike in 2012

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Oman has become the only Arab country to figure in ‘National Geographic’ as one of the ‘20 Top Tourist Destinations in the World’. It has also been declared the Arab Tourism Capital for 2012 by the Arab Tourism Ministers’ Council. Such acknowledgment are said to have prompted the ...

Increase in Korean visitors incites more effort from ADTA

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has announced its backing for the ‘Made in Korea’ 2012 (MIK 2012) exhibition to be held in May at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), as the number of South Koreans staying in the emirate’s hotels increased by 73 per cent from 2010. Some 9,580 South ...

Hyatt announces plans for Park Hyatt Bangkok

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate signed a management agreement for Park Hyatt Bangkok for Central Embassy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Group of Companies. The hotel will be located in Bangkok’s central business district. Expected to open in ...

Pakistan International Airlines to boost fleet

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Boeing and Pakistan International Airlines have announced a firm order for five 777-300ER extended range airplanes. Valued at nearly $1.5 billion at list prices, the order also includes purchase rights to Pakistan International Airlines for five additional 777-300ERs. Based in ...

Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah to visit ITB Berlin

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort, located in the heart of Fujairah, has announced its participation in ITB Berlin, which will run from March 7 to 11 in Berlin, Germany. A delegation from the upmarket Moroccan-style property will meet with existing partners to deepen their business ...

Coral Beach Resort creates smoke-free beach zones

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Coral Beach Resort – Sharjah has promised to protect its guests on the beach from the dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke, introducing ‘no smoking’ zones. Regional general manager, Northern UAE Coral Hotels & Resorts, Jean Pierre Simon said: “Smoking is optional, but breathing is ...

WTM research indicates increase in business deals

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Following on from World Travel Market (WTM) 2011, which took place in November of 2011, it is being projected that the event will generate approximately $2,610 million in travel and tourism industry deals, a collective increase of 16 per cent compared with WTM 2010. Independent research ...

Great Hotels of the World reports increase in MICE business

posted yesterday | Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012

Great Hotels of the World, the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, has reported a 51 per cent increase in meetings and incentives enquiries for 2011 in comparison with 2010, illustrating what it terms as ‘immense growth’ in the MICE travel market. Great Hotels of the World’s ...

Etihad Airways pays tribute to Kuwait’s travel industry

posted | Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012

Etihad Airways has honoured travel agents in Kuwait at a gala dinner at the Kuwait Marriott Hotel. At the event, the Kuwaiti travel industry’s continuous business support and commitment to the UAE carrier, through improved route and revenue performance, was recognised. In 2011, ...

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa at ITB Berlin 2012

posted | Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012

With the aim to deepen existing business relations and seek new partnership possibilities, Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa has decided to send a delegation to ITB 2012. “We have been attending ITB Berlin every year; it’s the biggest and most effective trade fair for the industry that ...

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Board names director general

posted | Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, which has recently replaced the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, has absorbed all the assets and staff of the former organisations. The new authority’s objective is said to be to preserve, protect ...

QTA reports strong 2011 results

posted | Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012

Qatar has recorded one of its strongest years yet in terms of visitor numbers, with travellers from the Gulf region pushing strong hotel occupancy rates, according to recent statistics released by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). 2011 saw a big jump in the number of visitors from the GCC ...

Golden Tulip Hotels to debut in Algeria

posted | Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012

Golden Tulip Hotels Suites and Resorts MENA has revealed its latest regional expansion plan by adding Algeria to its portfolio and signing the agreement for the first Golden Tulip in Skikda to be named Golden Tulip Arc En Ciel Skikda. The five-star hotel is located is scheduled to open in ...

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