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05/20/12, 02:07:12 EDTA Senator's view of the Aloha State, the United States of America and tourism HONOLULU, Hawaii (eTN) – Recently, eTurboNews had the opportunity to speak with Democratic candidate Ed Case, who is running for a seat in the United States Senate, about tourism in Hawaii and in Am Posthumous Personality of the Year award given to Malai Sakolviphak The Asia Area Committee of Skal International, the world’s largest and oldest travel industry networking organization, has recognized the outstanding achievements of the late Malai Sakolviphak. New Tourism Minister pledges to cleanse Tanzania's tarnished image (eTN) - Disgraced former Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Ezekiel Maige had to return one last time to the ministry he brought into disrepute, in the end costing him his job, when he had to Wim Fagel appointed General Manager for Centara Watergate Pavilion Hotel Bangkok Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced the appointment of Wim N. M. Fagel as General Manager of Centara Watergate Pavilion Hotel Bangkok. Tanzania gets new minister for Tourism TANZANIA (eTN) - In a cabinet reshuffle announced Friday evening, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has appointed Mr. Khamis Kagasheki the new Tourism Minister, taking over the portfolio from Mr. World Travel and Tourism Council Americas Summit draws big keynote speakers The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced that keynote speakers at its inaugural Americas Summit will include President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón, and Mexican telecoms billionaire an Thirayuth Chirathivat appointed CEO of Centara Hotels and Resorts The Board of Directors of Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited has announced the appointment of Thirayuth Chirathivat as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Centara Hotels & Resorts, effective from Lion World Tours receives Top Producing Tour Operator Ubuntu Award TORONTO, Ontario - At one of the tourism industry’s most celebrated occasions, the Ubuntu Awards hosted by South African Tourism, Lion World Tours, the leading tour operator from North America to So JetBlue names Mark Powers Chief Financial Officer NEW YORK, N.Y. - JetBlue Airways today announces the appointment of Mark Powers to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Powers has served as CFO on an interim basis since October 2011. Kenya’s new Tourism Minister locks horns with media (eTN) - In an unwarranted broadside against the media and their reporting, the recently-appointed new Tourism Minister of Kenya, Dan Mwazo, has done more harm than good to his cause to promote tourism Jumeirah Group appoints Nicholas Clayton as Chief Operating OfficerDUBAI, UAE - Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces the appointment of Nicholas Clayton as Chief Operating Officer and the retirement of Guy Cra Catching up with the President of the new grassroots organization, ICTP eTN: Recently you became President of the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP). What can you tell us about this new organization? Etihad Airways Chief appointed WTTC Vice Chair for Middle East and Africa The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has been named World Tourism and Travel Council’s (WTTC) Vice Chairman for the Middle East and Africa. ICCA Chief delivers keynote session at IT&CM China SHANGHAI, China – IT&CM China 2012 keynote session, “China’s Century: Fulfilling its Destiny as a Mega Meetings Destination,” delivered by ICCA CEO Mr. Martin Sirk, enjoyed a huge turnout. Finding ways for the travel industry to bounce back from crises There have been a number of challenges from the external environment that the travel industry has had to keep an eye on over the past 18 months. Starwood Hotels announces changes to leadership team STAMFORD, Connecticut – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today several promotions and changes to its leadership team. Making appropriate use of Facebook as a national tourism agency It was in mid-2010 when Prime Minister David Cameron highlighted that Britain is about to enter a decade of exceptional opportunity for tourism marketing. Executive Travel magazine awards Corinthia Hotels Founder with Leading Edge Award Alfred Pisani, Founder and Group Chairman, Corinthia Hotels, was presented with the prestigious Leading Edge Award by the editors of American Express Publishing’s Executive Travel magazine in recogn Seychelles President appoints Tourism Board members Following the appointment of Mr. Alain St.Ange as Minister for Tourism and Culture and the appointment of Mrs. Roadmap for green growth can be a lasting legacy, says ICTP President BRUSSELS/HAWAII – The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) joined the global movement to make happiness and wellbeing a critical part of the Rio+20 green growth agenda during the “high Danny Mynar named General Manager of Travaasa Hana on Maui HANA, MAUI, Hawaii – Travaasa Destinations has announced the appointment of Danny Mynar, a third-generation Hana resident, to General Manager of the 70-room Travaasa Hana, the AAA Four Diamond hotel Go Brazil: but… Marcelo Pedroso, the Director of International Markets for Embratur, the Brazilian Tourist Board responsible for turning couch potatoes into tourists, has one of the best jobs on the planet… motivat Ministerial tourism meeting between South Africa and Seychelles Minister Marthinus Van Schalkuyk, the South African Minister responsible for Tourism, and Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture, met on the sidelines of the SADC Mini Prefet of La Reunion discusses tourism and air access with Seychelles The Prefet de La Reunion, Mr. Michel Lalande, and Alain St.Ange, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, used the opportunity of an airport meeting to discuss tourism and air access. The Prefet, Mr. Zanzibar gets new Tourism Minister (eTN) – The spice and tourist island of Zanzibar has got a new Tourism Minister after a cabinent reshuffle announced Tuesday by the isle’s President, Ali Mohammed Shein. New Board elected at UNWTO In line with a new electoral process, 23 members were elected to the UNWTO Board of Affiliate Members. Working on mobile offerings as per your customers’ behavior The usage of smartphones by leisure and business travelers is on the rise, and this growth makes the whole talk about mobile product strategy more fascinating. New CEO sets direction on branding, expansion and distribution for Jin Jiang As China’s leading hotel group with a sprawling network of 120,000 rooms, Jin Jiang Hotels has yet to develop a brand reputation that matches its size. Kenya’s Tourism Minister Najib Balala sacked (eTN) - A cabinet reshuffle announced this afternoon in Nairobi revealed that Kenya’s successful and widely-respected Minister of Tourism, presently also the Chairman of the UNWTO Executive Committe IOETI expands presence into the Americas IOETI President Dr. IMEX to welcome Sir Rocco Forte for Politicians Forum Sir Rocco Forte will join up to 70 industry leaders and 30 international politicians at the prestigious Rocco Forte Hotel, the Villa Kennedy, for the 10th Politicians Forum at IMEX in Frankfurt on May Arrest turns media and conservation groups against KWS CEO (eTN) - News from Nairobi was received with some incredulity when it became known that the General Manager of Eco-Tourism Kenya, a well-respected conservation and best practice organization long estab Carving a niche as a global player in the travel meta-search category At a time when web search giants are getting deeper into the travel meta-search category, Singapore-based Wego is set to expand its business globally with the launch of 34 new country sites in 20 diff Chalking out your appropriate mobile strategy as a travel company The travel industry continues to expand and refine its mobile portfolio as it attempts to engage and convert mobile shoppers. TUI Executive Board Chair to take over as WTTC Chair The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that Dr. Michael Frenzel, Chairman of the Executive Board, TUI AG, will take over as Chairman from April 20, 2012. Expanding Carnival in Trinidad At the recent ITB conference in Berlin, Germany, Johnson Johnrose of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Executives discuss tourism while in Berlin Thierry Antinori, the Executive Vice President - Passenger Sales Worldwide for Emirates; Alain St.Ange, the newly-appointed Seychelles Minister of Tourism and Culture; and Johnny Rohregger, the King O Promoting Europe as a whole in Asia and South America ITALY (eTN) - This is the proposal of the Minister of Tourism Piero Gnudi to the EU Commissioner Antonio Tajani. Turin and Krakow in competition to be named capital of European Sports 2015ITALY (eTN) - Piero Gnudi, the Italian Minister for Regional Affairs, Sport and Tourism, was recently in Turin to support the new bet that the city is playing in the field of major sport events. Deputy CEO steps up to Chief Executive position at Seychelles Tourism Board The recent Council of Ministers major reshuffle by President James Michel of the Seychelles has seen Alain St.Ange, the dynamic CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, propelled to the position of Seyche Reactions for Seychelles’ new Minister of Tourism and Culture At the ITB tourism trade fair in Berlin, Alain St.Ange, the new Seychelles Minister for Tourism & Culture, said that he was honored to see that his work, effort, and hard work had been recognized by t Targeting ancillary revenue growth in a feasible way Travel businesses continue to gather customer preferences and have been looking to offer improved personalized features to their travelers. Sticking to target group’s preferences while improving customer cross and up-sell Travel companies are always advised to stick to their customers’ preferences and being disciplined in how they approach them when it comes to cross-selling and up-selling through the booking process TAT appoints Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya as Director of International Public Relations Division BANGKOK, Thailand - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today announced the appointment of Mr. Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya as Director of its International Public Relations Division. Mr. A hotelier’s viewpoint on the current status of the flash sales model There are many start-ups getting into the travel space. The pitch to the travel suppliers is that the customers want better deals, discounts, promotions, etc. Centara President Gerd Steeb retiresGerd Steeb, President of Centara Hotels & Resorts, will retire from the company on February 23 after almost 22 years of service. The 5 golden rules of social media ROI Facebook page? Check! Twitter account and dedicated hastags? Check! Competitions, discounts, and giveaways? Check! Any real, measurable, and abundant ROI from social media campaigns? … erm, guys? Raffles Praslin Seychelles welcomes new General Manager John Johnston, President of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, announced the appointment of well-known hotelier, Simon Hirst, as General Manager of Raffles Praslin Seychelles, effective February 27, 2012. Khun Malai the “father” of Skal Thailand passes away It was with profound shock that I learned of the passing of Khun Malai Sakolviphak. A former Skal International (SI) Thailand President, SI Bangkok President, and SI Thailand Councillor. Creating social media champions and success stories with a meticulous approach The process of nurturing internal experts that take care of social media marketing initiatives depends on several factors including the company culture, making social media intrinsic to marketing and |
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