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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
An Innovative Hotel Experience: The AETAS bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok has long been a favorite destination
among both business and leisure travelers because of its abundance of diverse
attractions, conference facilities and the presence of numerous regional and
international company headquarters.
- 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
- Wyndham Exchange & Rentals to Acquire Hoseasons
- Rediscover Sydney at The Grace this Autumn
Aviation
Charters to be Provided Independently by a Czech Airlines Subsidiary
Czech Airlines has decided not to accept the
offer of strategic cooperation in charter carriage presented to it several
weeks ago by a reputable carrier.
- Etihad Expands Codeshare Flights in Australia
- Jet Airways Launches Daily Thiruvananthapuram-Dammam Service
- Tourism Australia partners with Malaysia Airlines
- Jet Airways Konnect to Fly Daily to Dehradun from Delhi
- Malaysia Airlines introduces non-stop daily service to Paris
- Etihad Launches “Business Connect” in UAE
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
Salon de Gourmets Cooking up a Storm in Madrid
The 24th annual Salon de Gourmets is due to open in Madrid in April and will offer foodies a chance to marvel at a whole host of Spanish delicacies gathered together in one place.
- 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
- GCB supports creation of ISO standard 20121 for sustainable event management
- IMEX 2010 signals global growth and strong business outlook
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
IPK International Announced Global Travel Trends
IPK
International announced preliminary World Travel Monitor results for the ITB
Berlin Future Day.
- World Travel Awards announces nominations for 2010
- Tourism Australia Research Released New International Visitor Survey (IVS)
- Demand in the tourism industry recovering
- Travel Promotion Act Signed by President Obama
- Chicago: Top U.S. Theater Destination
- Lecture by archaeologist and author Christopher Roosevelt
Latest News
- Turkey optimistic about 2010 summer season
- Pegasus to Begin Istanbul-Paris Flights
- Salon de Gourmets Cooking up a Storm in Madrid
- First Turkey Tourism Radio Campaign in UK Shows a Different Side
- An Innovative Hotel Experience: The AETAS bangkok, Thailand
- Club Med winter 2010/ 2011 season now open
- Charters to be Provided Independently by a Czech Airlines Subsidiary
- Istanbul Film Festival to take place in April 3-18
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Canada-based hotel chain Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, owned by Bill Gates, has expressed an interest in having a luxury hotel in Peru, said the Peru Hotels Society (SHP).
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The number of passengers handled at Vienna International Airport rose by 5.4% year-on-year to 1,197,138 in February 2010.
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Kuwait's Wataniya Airways will launch five weekly flights from Kuwait to Istanbul by the beginning of next summer season.
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Turkish Airlines’ LCC AnadoluJet announced that as of March 15, 2010, the carrier starts flying between Ankara and Denizli. AnadoluJet will fly 6 times a week and have introductory fare of 59TL incl. taxes.
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 | USD | 1.3657 |
 | GBP | 0.90860 |
 | TRY | 2.0950 |
 | RUB | 40.2450 |
 | THB | 44.652 |
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