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European Hotel Managers Association elects new president
MILAN, Italy (eTN) - Hans Koch was elected as the new President of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) and will run the office for the next 3 years from 2103 to 2105. Mr.
Thawatchai Arunyik named next governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thawatchai Arunyik, deputy governor for domestic marketing at the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has been selected as the TAT's next governor to replace Suraphon Svetasreni, whose
Global industry leaders meet with politicians at IMEX Forum
FRANKFURT, Germany - A networking breakfast facilitated by the Hon.
Travel execs inspired by new education program format at IMEX Association Day
A turnaround in the format of the education program of the IMEX Association Day for 2013 resulted in excellent feedback from the 300 association executives attending the annual day of education and ne
Leading Thailand hotelier receives prestigious Skal award
One of Thailand’s most knowledgeable and experienced hoteliers, Eric Hallin, has been presented with the Malai Sakolviphak Award by the President of Skal International Bangkok.
New Minister of Tourism for Malaysia
She was considered an extremely efficient and dynamic Minister of Tourism, and she can be credited with many initiatives such as boosting home stays and promoting new tourism activities such as art to
Kenya’s new Tourism Minister sworn in
(eTN) - Mrs.
Creation of World Islamic Tourism Council to be announced during the World Islamic Tourism Mart in Kuala Lumpur
(eTN) - In an inclusive interview at the Malaysia stand during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, H.E.
Outrigger hires new Chief Marketing Officer and Executive VP
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, OAHU, Hawaii – Global marketing expert Sean Dee has joined the Outrigger executive team as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, announced David Carey, President a
Travel Industry Executives Tout Benefits of International Travel to U.S. Economy
Leaders from the travel industry, including Marriott International, Inc., told Members of Congress this week that tourism holds the key to the nation's economic recovery and urged them to support pol
Argentina’s Malbec wines get their own glass
What is 3.54 inches in diameter at the base, with a stem 3.94 inches in length, and a bowl that measures 5.32 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide at its fullest point? Give up?
International travel –1 billion opportunities a year but U.S. missing the boat
While staying at the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort recently, I had a chance to talk to many of our guests.
Wines in the Afternoon
There is something to be said about drinking wines in the middle of the day; however, there are many things to say about drinking Italian wines from Alto Adige in the middle of a sunny day in New York
Seychelles Tourism Minister to speak at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) confirmed that the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, Alain St.Ange, has been invited to address the “Setting a common growth agenda f
Young tourism professional named for PATA award
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has named Mr. James Mabey to receive this year’s Face of the Future Award. Mr.
Goa offers "beach bumming" mansoon packages
GOA, India - For couples who love the Goa monsoon, the tourism authorities here have now offered a "beach-bumming" experience in the rain.
The end of the luxury market as we know it?
A very interesting report was recently released by Lodging Econometrics, a research and consulting firm in New Hampshire, about the trends in hotel development that we are currently experiencing.
Hawaii’s Island Air gets new chief
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Paul Casey, former head of Hawaiian Airlines and former President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Island Air.
New Chief to head technology at Southwest Airlines
DALLAS, Texas – Craig Maccubbin joins Southwest Airlines as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), becoming a member of the Technology Leadership team effective May 6, 2013, and overseeing approxim
Alitalia names new CEO
ITALY (eTN) - The Board of Alitalia met recently and finally confirmed the name of the new CEO to be Mr.
New chief at Meetings Professionals International
DALLAS, Texas – After a comprehensive search, the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Board of Directors has appointed Paul Van Deventer MPI president and chief executive officer, filling the
IATA Chief says India must formulate national aviation policy
Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO, International Air Transport Association (IATA), has strongly pitched for a comprehensive aviation policy for India to address inherent issues that have been hinde
NTA bestows award for legislative advocacy on behalf of tourism
WASHINGTON, DC - The NTA has given their James D. Santini Award to Patti A. Culp for her legislative tourism work for over the past 3 decades.
Does security control everything in travel and tourism ?
The future security of travel & tourism industry contingent on process liberalisation and development of its prime asset: people
New chief at Air Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda - Air Uganda is pleased to announce the appointment of its new CEO, Cornwell Muleya. Mr.
Global Traveler appoints Advertising Manager
YARDLEY, Pennsylvania – Global Traveler, the only monthly magazine for business and luxury travelers, announces the appointment of Mark Branle as Advertising Manager.
International Hotel & Restaurant Association recognized ICTP President Geoffrey Lipman for decades of travel & tourism service
HAWAII, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles; BALI, Indonesia - At the 50th Annual Congress of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA) held in Istanbul, Turkey, outgoing Pre
What is tourism doing about human rights?
Over the past 10 years, the travel and tourism industry has embraced the need to go green, so much so that it is now the norm and not a fad or a unique selling proposition.
Corinthia Hotels expands water aid charity work
LONDON, England - Alfred Pisani, Founder and Group Chairman of Corinthia Hotels, and Corporate Patron of international water aid charity, Just a Drop (JAD), has committed to a second Corinthia Hotels-
A conversation with Turkish Airlines’ biggest fan
In 2010, Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Airlines (TK/THY), surprised the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) by announcing that TK’s goal was to become the world
Skal National President says Thailand's tourism has a great future
HUA HIN, Thailand - “Tourism in Thailand has a great future.
Reinventing the luxury hotel
Experience, satisfaction, ostentation, wellness, and sustainability, with time for themselves and for their families – this is a list that specifies the privileges of “deluxe,” which has no limi
The knife in the kitchen
People travel to New York for many reasons, and one of them is to take cooking or food-related classes.
Virgin America names airline industry veteran as new COO
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.
WTM Chairman leaving her post after 26 years
World Travel Market (WTM) Chairman, Fiona Jeffery OBE is leaving after 26 years to pursue other interests in the global travel and tourism industry.
US inspired, French directed
If It’s French, It’s Sofitel
Seychelles Minister to join tourism leaders at World Tourism Forum Think Tank
Minister Alain St.Ange from the Seychelles has confirmed that he will be joining the World Tourism Forum “Think Tank” in Lucerne, Switzerland, this coming April.
Airbus creates new Chief Innovation Officer position
Yann Barbaux has been appointed Airbus Chief Innovation Officer, effective May 1, 2013. In this new role he will lead a team to manage an agile network of innovators throughout Airbus.
Wellbeing and happiness are key goals for ICTP
ITB Berlin News talks to Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP), and a veteran of the travel and tourism industry, formerly in leadership positi
New CEO at the helm of Berlin Brandenburg Airport
An important decision was taken today at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Hartmut Mehdorn will take over as new head of the airport operating company Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH.
ITB Berlin 2013 brings together industry’s leading players - driving the movement
At ITB Berlin you can feel the growing acceleration behind key industry trends.
ITB a market dynamo for the global travel industry
At ITB Berlin 2013, not only TOs unveil their strategies. But they also come to find growth and niche markets, seek information on exploring new markets and ideas for innovative sales stratagems.
Party spokesperson calls sacking of MTPA Chairman misbehavior
(eTN) - The recent sacking of Robert Desvaux from his position as Chairman of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) by the island’s Minister of Tourism Michael Sik Yuen has been described
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre gets new chief
Mark Taylor is to be the new Chief Executive of The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) the government announced today.
Interview with Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture
(eTN) – Hot of the press, published here is an interview held with the Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture, Alain St.Ange, at his offices in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles.
Katherine Lugar named new President and CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association
WASHINGTON, D.C.
SKAL Pattaya to be relaunched
Skal International Thailand is pleased to announce that it will be celebrating the relaunch of the Pattaya and East Thailand club at a special event to be held at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Pattaya, at 18
Kenya conservation fraternity mourns Dr. Anthony King
(eTN) - Dr. Anthony King, former CEO of the Laikipia Wildlife Forum (LWF) and more recently Manager of the Ngolale Ranch in Rumuruti, died yesterday afternoon when his plane crashed on Mt.
Travel leaders gather for PATA Annual Summit in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Thailand - Leaders of the Complete Visitor Economy will gather for the 2013 PATA Annual Summit (2013PAS) in Bangkok April 25-28, 2013.
Kenya tourism businesses face pre-election blues as more blame is heaped on Mwazo
(eTN) – “Finally his time in tourism is coming to an end. Too much of what he did was embroiled in controversy and the things which needed doing were not done.