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May 21st, 2013 - 9:30 pm § in Travel News

Ascom signs major hospitality procurement agreement

Ascom (US), Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions for the hospitality and healthcare markets, is pleased to announce a new product procurement agreement with one of the largest hoteliers worldwide. Under the new agreement...[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 8:30 pm § in Travel News

Jason Liberty named CFO for Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean today announced that Brian Rice , Vice Chairman and CFO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., will transition his CFO responsibilities to Jason Liberty as he prepares for his retirement in the spring of 2014.[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 7:30 pm § in Travel News

Seychelles set to launch its Africa Day 2013 celebrations

The Seychelles Ministry of Tourism and Culture has confirmed that from today (Wednesday) they are joining Africa to mark the 2013 Africa Day Celebrations through their very own FetAfrik.[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 6:30 pm § in Travel News

The Hotel Group celebrates grand opening of DoubleTree by Hilton in South Bend, Indiana

The Hotel Group, (THG) an award-winning hotel management and ownership company, celebrated the completion of the multi-million dollar transformational renovation of its property in South Bend, Indiana, located at 123 North Saint Joseph Street. THG kick...[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 6:00 pm § in Travel News

UNWTO discusses technology & social media as tool for competitive tourism

Bournemouth University Professor Dimitrios Buhalis chaired the conference and advised countries on how to use social media and technology to boost tourist trade.[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 5:30 pm § in Travel News

Austrian Airlines takes off on maiden flight to Chicago

Austrian Airlines is offering another North American destination in its flight schedule. Flights will leave for Chicago five times a week on a Boeing 767, which will already be equipped with the new long-haul cabin.[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 5:00 pm § in Travel News

Golden performance in 2012 confirms londons leading status

In what was a memorable year for Britain, new analysis released by the national tourism agency show that 2012 continued the rise in the number of overseas visitors looking to experience the very best of what Britain has to offer.[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 4:00 pm § in Travel News

New iPhone app spices up online travel reviews and blog posts

Pixengo, an innovative new iPhone App, is allowing users to add thoughts and emotions to still images by fusing them with 30 second sound bites. This means travellers can spice up their online reviews and blog posts and bring them to life by letting th...[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 3:00 pm § in Travel News

Carnival Sunshine returns from inaugural voyage following $155m makover

Carnival Sunshine – which recently underwent a groundbreaking $155 million renovation that added a host of new features and facilities – arrived today in Barcelona, Spain, following its inaugural 12-day cruise from Venice, Italy.[...]

May 21st, 2013 - 2:00 pm § in Travel Events, Travel News

Fresh approach to IMEX Association Day Programme hailed big success

A turnaround in the format of the education programme of the IMEX Association Day for 2013 resulted in excellent feedback from the 300 association executives attending the annual day of education and networking at the Messe Frankfurt Congress Center ea...[...]