EIBTM, the global event for the meetings and events industry, has announced that the Sustainability Stand Award will feature again this year as part of a wider strategy to encourage exhibitors to take a sustainable approach to their participation in the show, which will take place in Fira Gran Via, Barcelona from 19th-21st November, 2013.
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Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is set to begin three-flights-a-week to Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, on September 18, 2013. The new service from Doha to Addis Ababa will be operated with an Airbus A320 in a two-class configuration of 132 seats in Economy and 12 in Business Class.
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All flights on the Doha – Istanbul routes will be operated with a modern Airbus A330, featuring a two-class configuration, including up to 24 seats in Business Class and up to 258 seats in Economy Class.
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Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, unveiled new expansion plans for Eastern Europe today, with the launch of daily services to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport in Kiev from 16th January 2014, marking its first route to the Ukraine.
Emirates to Expand Presence in Eastern Europe with Launch of Kiev Read More »
Arabic speaking customers worldwide can now access a host of online functions and important hotel information through the new Arabic website from Marriott International.
Marriott International unveils Arabic language website Read More »
Air China, the exclusive national flag carrier for the People’s Republic of China, begins its four weekly nonstop services between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas.
Air China connects Houston and Beijing with new nonstop service Read More »
HTNG Asia-Pacific Conference is excited to also extend this invitation to hoteliers who are members of the China Hospitality Technology Alliance (CHTA), with whom HTNG recently announced a partnership.
Pullman, the Accor Group’s upscale international brand, is inaugurating the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach. It is the fifteenth resort in its portfolio, the fifth Pullman in Thailand, and nestled in Naithon Beach, one of the most beautiful expanses on Phuket’s west coast.
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The U.S. lodging market may be going gangbusters, but it seems that China is grabbing many of the headlines these days. Between the incredible bounty of new development and its rising middle class, China is one market that’s on a major winning streak.
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There’s yet more change afoot for luxury hotels in Paris with the announcement that the Raffles property Le Royal Monceau has been granted an official ‘Palace Distinction’.
Le Royal Monceau in Paris awarded ‘palace’ status Read More »
With everything you can eat and drink thrown in, all-inclusive deals are promoted as the most economic way of enjoying your holiday. But they may not always be such good value, according to a survey.
All-Inclusive not always cheaper Read More »
Project documentation of the Moscow – Kazan high-speed rail line wil be completed by the first quarter of 2015, according to recent statements of Russia’s Ministry of Transport.
Moscow – Kazan to become Russia’s first high-speed rail line Read More »
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines will be subject of a three-week government investigation after one of its passenger jets crash landed in San Francisco, officials said Monday.
South Korea Orders Airlines To Step Up Pilot Training Read More »
Dubai has taken a step towards seaside ecotourism and joined the international Blue Flag program that guarantees conformity to stringent environmental standards.
Dubai beach gets Blue Flag certification Read More »
Air passengers in China experience the world’s most disrupted travel plans, according to a report which names two of the country’s major airports and its leading airlines among the most delayed.
Beijing International Airport is the world’s most delayed airport Read More »
