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MAY 30, 2012

The post Go Native keen to establish presence in the UAE market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Having set up 17 years ago with offices in L ondon, Manchester and Edinburgh, Go Native have created a niche for themselves in the serviced apartment segment. “Our core focus has been offering and running large corporate housing programs in terms of service apartments for the corporate segment in London and other regions of the UK,” as Ben Harper, sales and marketing director,

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MAY 28, 2012

The post Centrara capitalises on MICE demand in Northeast Thailand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Khon Kaen will open by the end of May as the largest venue for meetings and conventions in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. Meeting room at Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Khonkaen. Hotel owners Khon Kaen Buri Co Ltd invested THB1,800 million (US$56.9 million) in the project which has been designed in response to the growing demand of

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2012

The post Australian MICE leaders urge public private cohesion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. MICE representatives from New South Wales (NSW) Australia have called for a cohesive public private development strategy in the global MICE industry. The Sydney International Convention, Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct is due for redevelopment.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 23, 2012

The post ILTM to add spa show appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), is launching a new event dedicated to the wellness industry. The first ‘Spa & Wellness by ILTM’ trade show will take place Austria from 10-12 September 2012 at the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol in the Alpine region of Seefeld.

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MAY 23, 2012

The post Business Class offerings enhanced with ‘RAK Premier’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. RAK Airways carried over 250,000 passenger s in 2011 and is gearing up to launch its high premier product ‘RAK Premier’, in the first week of June. John Brayford, acting CEO RAK Airways, said: “With the launch of RAK Premier, we will offer a high standard of personal service to our RAK Premier customers.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 23, 2012

The post Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre scheduled for completion in 2016 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre is sc heduled for completion in 2016. Geoff Donaghy, director of convention centres for AEG Ogden which manages the Oman Centre, said the importance of international awards could not be understated as a tool to promote venues to prospective customers. “AEG Ogden has been working in partnership with the Ministry

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2012

The post Hospitality leaders lined up for ANZPHIC 2012 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Michael Issenberg, Chairman & COO of Accor Asia Pacific. Several international accommodation industry leaders have been lined up to speak at the ANZPHIC 2012 event, which is taking place in Sydney from 25-27 June. Eric Danziger, President & Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham Hotel Group, KP Ho, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree, Choe Peng Sum, CEO of Frasers Hospitality, Michael

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 22, 2012

The post QNCC on a growth path appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is lookin g to attract more international and regional events. Inn seven months, the convention centre has hosted 128 events, catering for more than 128,000 visitors. The growth of the convention centre is backed by the strong country forecast.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2012

The post Qatar Airways selected member of ICCA appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Qatar Airways has become a member of the In ternational Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), the international industry body promoting the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Membership of ICCA will benefit the airline in promoting its business in Qatar and as a global carrier flying MICE traffic to destinations around the world.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 15, 2012

The post Accor adds Australian conference hotel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Accor has added the Cypress Lakes Resort, in Australia’s Hunter Valley, to its Grand Mercure network. . The largest high-end resort in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley, Cypress Lakes features 200 villas with one, two and three bedrooms, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course, restaurant, games room, three outdoor pools, floodlit tennis courts, fitness centre and spa.

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MAY 15, 2012

The post Laguna hosts Phuket’s largest ever corporate event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The resorts hosted 21 Chinese buffet dinners during the month-long event. The seven resorts at the Laguna Phuket complex recently hosted the Thai holiday island’s largest-ever corporate gathering. More than 18,000 representatives of Amway China gathered at Laguna for the sales company’s annual month-long leadership seminar.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 15, 2012

The post Al Bateen Executive Airport completes refurbishment of three hangars appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Al Bateen Executive Airport announced th e completion of refurbishment works for three hangars at its facilities in Abu Dhabi. The refurbishment works include structural, mechanical and floor works, as well as upgraded back-office and workshop facilities.

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MAY 14, 2012

The post Al Bateen Executive Airport records 26% visitor increase for 2012 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Al Bateen Executive Airport announced a 26% i ncrease in visiting business aviation traffic in the period between January and April 2012 versus the same period last year and a 6% increase in total commercial aircraft movements over the same period.

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MAY 12, 2012

The post Pattaya to host major golf convention appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Pattaya Country Club. Pattaya has been chosen as the host venue for the 2nd Asia Golf Tourism Convention. The event, which will take place from 29 April to 2 May 2013 at the Royal Cliff Resort, is expected to attract more than 500 delegates to the Thai resort town.

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MAY 13, 2012

The post Swissôtel Makkah to open by mid-July appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts will soon be lau nching the Swissôtel Makkah. The hotel with 1487 appointed rooms and suites will be the largest hotel of Saudi Arabia. The soon to be unveiled hotel will mark the hotel group’s first venture in the Middle East and is due to welcome guests from the 1st day of Ramadan in July 2012.

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MAY 9, 2012

The post Gulf Air inaugurates Falcon Gold Lounge appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Gulf Air officially inaugurated its Falcon Gold Lounge at Bahrain International Airport under the patronage of HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, minister of culture. The fully-renovated lounge integrates contemporary design and architecture with Arabian influences.

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MAY 9, 2012

The post Korea Tourism targets 20 million tourists by 2020 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Korea Tourism Organization has witnessed increased tourism from the Middle East region. Supporting statistics show GCC tourist arrivals in 2011 have increased a 48.9% from 2010, UAE tourist arrivals to Korea were increased 21.5% in 2011 comparing with 2010.

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MAY 8, 2012

The post Liwa Executive Suites sets occupancy records appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Liwa Executive Suites celebrating its second a nniversary has achieved a 100% occupancy level during the World Ophthalmology Congress this February and following it up with an equally brilliant 96% occupancy last month. “We have had a very good start this year and have maintained the momentum till now.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 7, 2012

The post Starwood Hotels and Resorts to open 40 new hotels in MENA by 2017 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. In an effort to strengthen its position in the Mid dle East and North Africa region, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc has announced a pipeline of 40 new hotels in addition to an existing portfolio of nearly 70 hotels.

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MAY 7, 2012

The post Cyprus keen on Middle East, India market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Having launched the Cyprus specialist pro gram a couple of months ago, Cyprus Tourism is looking to educate the industry especially agents on the destination. Experience is what is the focus. The certified agents program titled ‘Agents Love Cyprus’ was launched in the Middle East and for India.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 5, 2012

The post Aston continues Indonesian expansion appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Aston Imperium Purwokerto Hotel & Convention Center. Aston International has continued its fast-paced expansion in Indonesia with the opening of another new hotel in Java. The Aston Imperium Purwokerto Hotel & Convention Center is a new four-star business hotel featuring 146 rooms and a range of conference facilities, including several mid-sized meetings rooms and a 1,200-pax capacity co

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 6, 2012

The post TI’ME inks contract for Egypt appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. TIME Hotels Management (TIME) anno unced the signing of a contract with Edris Group for the management of the Tuthotel property in Luxor, Egypt. The boutique establishment has 79-rooms, and TIME will oversee a complete refurbishment of Tuthotel’s infrastructure, adding 82-rooms – to take its total inventory to 161-rooms – to upgrade it to deluxe four-star status in line with int

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 5, 2012

The post Kerala Tourism to hold first road show in Saudi Arabia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Kerala Tourism will hold its first-ever road sh ow in Saudi Arabia in a bid to attract more tourists from the Gulf kingdom to the state. The first road show would be held in Jeddah followed by Riyadh and Dammam. Latest data showed that the Gulf region recorded more than 9 million outbound tourists in 2011 and the figure is likely to touch 35 million by 2020.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 5, 2012

The post Emirates increases flights to Saudi Arabia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Saudi Arabia will receive a 12% boost in Emi rates services this year, as the airline ramps up its commitment to the Kingdom. Jeddah and Riyadh will benefit from the increased services, with a total of 1,722 additional seats in each direction per week between Emirates’ hub in Dubai and the Kingdom, up almost 12% from the current 15,140 seats per week.

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MAY 5, 2012

The post Visa, Four Seasons Hotels Egypt launch new offer appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Visa and Four Seasons Hotels Egypt have partnered to offer Visa Platinum and Infinite cardholders discounts on accommodation, dining and spa treatments at all four of their Egyptian properties from the April 1 st until August 31 st , 2012.

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MAY 2, 2012

The post ITB Asia boosted by strong hotel interest appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB Asia has confirmed the attendance of some of the world’s top international hotel groups for the 2012 event. According to event organiser Messe Berlin, hospitality companies such as Starwood Asia Pacific, Meliá Hotels International, Fairmont Raffles Hotels, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, Wyndham Hotel Group and Far East Hospitality have all confirmed their participation.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 1, 2012

The post DTCM announced Q1 figures appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dubai’s Department of Touris m and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) released the Q1 2012 key performance indicators for the emirate’s rapidly expanding hotel industry, which showed a 9% increase in guest numbers, 24% increase in revenues, 22% jump in guest nights and a 12% rise in the average length of stay for the first three months of the year.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 1, 2012

The post HMH adds three more hotels to its portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hospitality Management Holdings ‘HMH’ a nnounced the opening of three new hotels under its brand EWA Hotel Apartments. While two of these – EWA Deira Dubai and EWA Hotel Ajman – are located in the UAE, the third one – EWA Hotel Mahdha – is in Oman (and is expected to open soon).

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MAY 14, 2012

The post Thailand Travel Mart focuses on niche markets appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. This year’s Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+ 2012) trade fair will be based on the country’s current tourism strategy, focusing in four niche travel markets. In accordance with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) 2012 focus, TTM+ 2012 will concentrate on four key tourism segments: golf, ecotourism, weddings & honeymoons and health & wellness, under the theme ‘Customiz

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