| |
04/02/12, 17:04:54 EST
Are Full Hotels desirable or beneficial to the Tourist Industry?
100% occupancy can be damaging to your wealth.
Deccan no longer to be common man's airline
Soon, India's 'aam admi' flyers may lose their favourite budget airline. No, Air Deccan isn't shutting down, but the country's first and the largest low-cost carrier is smartening up, both in terms of looks and fares, and is soon to lose its label as the common man's airline.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to Name Cunard's New Queen Victoria
Cunard Line is delighted to announce that Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, will attend a ceremony in Southampton on December 10, 2007, to mark the introduction of Cunard's new 90,000-ton liner Queen Victoria.
Heli-skiing Travel Firm Enjoys Unique Position in Industry
Vernon (BC), Canada - Calling herself a "heliskier's concierge," British Columbia entrepreneur Nina Kaufman has carved out a unique position for her company in the exclusive world of helicopter-served skiing and snowboarding.
Rough ride ahead for China's air industry
HONG KONG - Eleven thousand people representing 500 companies from more than 20 countries were at Hong Kong's four-day Asian Aerospace show last week hoping to seal deals that will shape the future of Asia's aviation industry. And much of the buzz - on the ground and in the air - was focused on China.
Oman Air Commences Flights From London
MUSCAT, Oman - Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman has announced its plans to start non-stop services from London, providing its first direct link between London and Muscat.
Ethiopia: Airline to Increase Flight Frequencies to Brussels
Ethiopian Airlines will increase its flight frequencies to Brussels from the current three to six flights a week effective October 28, 2007 and the service to Amsterdam will be discontinued effective same date, the airlines said.
Galileo-Air Canada Pact Stirs Complexity Concern
An agreement to let Galileo global distribution system subscribers view and book Air Canada's Web-only content has set off a backlash among some in the industry who fear the distribution pact will add complexity to bookings and cost to buyers.
Chef/Owner Michel Richard to Serve as Guest Chef Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Today, Cruise Holidays of Alexandria, located in Alexandria, Virginia, announced that Chef/Owner Michel Richard will serve as Guest Chef on the July 16, 2008, 7-night Alaska cruise aboard the Seven Seas Mariner of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Barbados Tourism Authority Gets AAA
BTA to Apply Global Hotel Rating Across the Board
More than 2000 South African airline jobs could be on the line
JOHANNESBURG - South African Airways (SAA) said today it could eliminate more than 2,000 jobs as part of a restructuring programme aimed at cutting costs.
Domestic airline in NZ still on agenda
Jetstar Airways remains committed to starting a New Zealand domestic airline despite being beaten to the punch by Sir Richard Branson's Pacific Blue.
EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES UNVEILS LUXURIOUS FIRST AND PLATINUM BUSINESS CLASS LOUNGES AT JFK AIRPORT
EL AL, the national airline of Israel, is proud to welcome premium class passengers to its new King David Lounges in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport in New York.
Tourism chiefs target Russian businesses
TOURISM leaders are to visit Russia in an effort to build business trips to Scotland.
New deputy CEO looks to restoring Air NZ's international status
Norm Thompson put up his hand to become Air New Zealand chief executive when Ralph Norris quit two years ago, but lost out to Rob Fyfe in the final dash to the tape.
Ouch, says tourism
Fiji - THE reactivation of the Public Emergency Regulations Act will have some effect on visitor arrivals, says Tourism Action Group chairman, Damend Gounder.
Mallya can fly Kingfisher abroad
NEW DELHI: Vijay Mallya-owned Kingfisher Airlines is all set to commence its international operation under its own name and logo and not that of Air Deccan as the civil aviation ministry does not foresee any legal problems with it.
Silverjet seeks ticket to Heathrow
Silverjet, the business-only airline, is in talks about breaking into the lucrative Heathrow to New York market through a link with a major European carrier.
Hotel crunch may halt dream run of tourism
NEW DELHI: There is a twist in the tale here. Although in-bound tourism figures notched up an impressive 15.1% growth in first six months of 2007 at 22.4 million international passengers — it seems that the advantage may soon fritter away — given the lack of star accommodation facilities in the country.
Israeli Tourism Ministry launches new marketing campaigns
If August might reasonably have been described as East Asia Month at the Tourism Ministry, September is shaping up to be mostly about Russia and North America.
KumbukRiver nominated for World Travel Awards
Sri Lanka’s KumbukRiver has been nominated for the Leading Eco-Lodge in the World at the World Travel Awards, the Oscars of the travel and tourism world.
Long-haul airlines compete with seats for sleep
The latest dogfight in the highly competitive airline industry is for bragging rights to the best night's sleep in the sky.
Andaman tsunami tourism plan backfiring - industry
PORT BLAIR, India - A flood of low-budget tourists since the 2004 tsunami is hurting India's ecologically fragile Andaman and Nicobar islands and ruining plans to make it a top global destination, industry officials said.
Sec. Durano graces opening of 18th Philippine Travel Mart
Tacloban City - No less than Tourism Secretary Ace Durano was the guest of honor during the opening of the 18th Philippine Travel Mart at the Megatrade Halls of the SM Megamall on September 7.
Mozambique: Nation Becomes Official Chinese Tourist Destination
The Chinese government has declared Mozambique as an official tourist destination for its citizens.
Airline catering major to make India a major hub
BANGKOK: The world's largest airline catering and in-flight solutions provider LSG Sky Chefs has decided to make India its major hub and is planning to open four new facilities in the country next year.
CHOGM: Big Airlines shun chance to be official carrier
Uganda has missed out on a major branding opportunity for the country pegged on the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2007), after failing to persuade any of the airlines operating in the country to act as official carrier for the meeting.
Tanzanian investors set to launch low fare airline for east African passengers
Community Airlines, a Tanzanian start-up, will from mid this month start cargo and passenger airline operations, offering attractive fares on regional routes.
PAL makes it to World Airline Rankings
Philippine Airlines made it to the 2006 World Airline Rankings, a ranking of the top 150 airlines in the world, acknowledged as the most comprehensive survey of the airline industry as compiled by the respected aviation journal Airline Business.
Kenya: Players in Tourism Industry Pray for Revival of Carnival
When a young official first came up with the idea of holding a street carnival in Mombasa ten years ago, it looked like a far-fetched dream.
| 
|
|
