Archive | February, 2012

ATTA Unveils Regionalization Strategy, Promotes Internal Veterans to New Posts

13 Feb

Responding to its diverse and growing base of nearly 800 businesses and tourism organization members representing 82 countries – up from approximately 100 members and a dozen countries in 2005, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) today unveiled the first-phase of a multi-year regionalization strategy designed to better address the destination-specific needs, challenges and opportunities of leaders pursuing responsible adventure tourism development worldwide.

 

Source:- travelandtourworld.com

Macau Launches Incentive Travel Stimulation Programme

13 Feb

The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) introduced an Incentive Travel Stimulation Programme. The new programme is an extension of MGTO’s Strategic MICE Market Stimulation Programme that was launched in May 2009.

 

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BAA's airports presents January 2012 traffic figures

13 Feb

BAA’s airports served a total of 7.5 million passengers in January, an increase of 0.5% on the previous year.

Heathrow handled 5.2 million passengers last month, a record for January and up 2.3% on the same month last year. Compared with a year earlier there were above average increases in European scheduled passengers (up 4.6%) and North Atlantic passengers (up 5.4%). Load factors were up 2.2%, and the size of aircraft operated increased by 0.8% compared with January last year.

 

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ASTA's Margie Jordan is back at 'The Balancing Act' on Lifetime Television

13 Feb

ASTA will again be featured in 2012 on the popular morning show, “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime Television.The first two segments will feature ASTA member Margie Jordan, who will provide viewers with insightful tips and helpful advice when planning their next vacation.

“Through this tremendous partnership, ASTA is continuing with its pledge to promote the value of working with a professional travel agent to consumers across the country who tune in to ‘The Balancing Act’ each day,” said ASTA President and Chair Nina Meyer, CTC, MCC, DS. “Thanks to the tips afnd advice provided by ASTA’s own experts, viewers will be better educated on the benefits of using a travel agent to plan their next vacation, and the knowledge that ASTA agents are backed by a professional code of conduct.”

 

Source:- travelandtourworld.com

AHS Group Appointed Jean-matthieu Beroujon as Corporate Director of Operations

13 Feb

Absolute Hotel Services Group’s CEO Jonathan Wigley has announced the new appointment of Corporate Director of Operations Mr. Jean-matthieu Beroujon, effective from February 13, 2012.

 

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IRU and European Commission join forces to promote the 112 emergency number

13 Feb

On the occasion of the “European 112 Day”, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Commission (EC) have joined forces to promote the Single European Emergency Number 112 among bus, coach, taxi and truck operators and their customers across Europe.

 

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AIME 2012 launches Smartphone App

13 Feb

Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), launched its official Smartphone event application with ShowGizmo.

 

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Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) Introduces New Advisory Board Members

13 Feb

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has appointed three new members to its Advisory Board, including Ms. Malia Asfour, Director of the Jordan Tourism Board in North America (JTBNA), Bill Bryan, President, Off the Beaten Path, and Richard G. Edwards, Founder of ecoism.

 

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Wyndham Vacation Rentals Expands Relationship with RBC Heritage for ResortQuest Sponsorship

13 Feb

Wyndham Vacation Rentals has broadened its relationship with the RBC Heritage golf tournament, being held from April 9-15 at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals has signed on in 2012 as a sponsor for the general spectator bleachers on the world-famous 18th green, which is located across the marina from the iconic Harbour Town lighthouse, and as a sponsor for the lively tip-up seats along the driving range.

 

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Wyndham Vacation Rentals Unveils Revamped Website with Greater Search Capabilities

13 Feb

Wyndham Vacation Rentals unveils a redesigned website to help visitors better navigate its diverse collection of more than 95,000 vacation rental properties in over 500 unique destinations worldwide.

 

Source;- travelandtourworld.com