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CLIA appoints Arnold Donald as New Global Chair

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Board of Directors has appointed Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, as Global Chair, effective January 1, 2017. Donald succeeds Adam M. Goldstein, President and COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., who has …

Environmental Savings Good News For Tourism Sustainability In Singapore

Near-COP21 target reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions are among the achievements of the InterContinental Singapore, which has just been awarded EarthCheck Gold Certification after completing independent auditing of their environmental and social practices over a five year period.   InterContinental …

ABTA meets Ministry of Justice to highlight alarming rise in gastric illness claims

ABTA has met with officials from the Ministry of Justice to highlight the growing problem of gastric illness compensation claims made through UK claims management companies.     Following reports among Members of dramatic increases in claims during 2016, ABTA …

Unbundle the PMC from the Backpacker Tax Package

ATEC Managing Director, Peter Shelley, has called for the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) to be unbundled from Working Holiday Maker Reform package which was presented by the Federal Government in September.   Addressing the Senate Economics Legislation Committee, Inquiry into …

The Association of French Golf Tour Operators is born

Watch out: A new association is born! Following numerous meetings, the six leading French golf tours operators have decided to come together to form an association – AFTOG (Association of French Golf Tour Operators) includes the following players in this …

  • Viking Adds Two Series 400 Twin Otters to Singapore Airshow Sales Total

    Published on : Saturday, February 15, 2014

    With yesterday’s announcement of a new dual aircraft order to First Flying Co., Ltd. of Japan, the Viking Twin Otter Series 400 continues to demonstrate a strong presence throughout South East Asia.   Nine countries throughout the region have witnessed …

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  • 2014 AIME Welcome Reception location revealed

    Published on : Saturday, February 15, 2014

    The wait is over – Karen Bolinger, Chief Executive Officer of the Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) has revealed that Birrarung Marr will be the location for the 2014 Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) Welcome Reception.   The AIME Welcome …

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  • BHA urges government to act early to aid storm-struck UK hospitality businesses

    Published on : Saturday, February 15, 2014

      he British Hospitality Association is urging the government to act early in support of hospitality businesses such as hotels, restaurants, B&Bs and tourist attractions across the UK as they struggle to cope with, and then recover from, the effects …

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  • UNWTO Secretary-General highlighted progress of Australia tourism

    Published on : Friday, February 14, 2014

    The UNWTO Secretary-General concluded a 5-day trip to Australia where he met with federal and state government officials as well as main private sector associations and UNWTO Affiliate Members. During his visit, Mr. Rifai underscored the progress made by Australia …

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  • Food Security an Immediate Priority For GCC’Says UAE Minister of Water& Environment

    Published on : Friday, February 14, 2014

    Government ministries, top level officials and international industry leaders will come together at the five-star Conrad Dubai on 23 – 24 February for the inaugural World Food Security Summit – a Gulfood Leaders Event being held as part of Gulfood, …

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  • Spanish Hospitality Equipment Manufacturers Loyal to Gulfood

    Published on : Friday, February 14, 2014

    Barcelona (Spain), February 2014. Coordinated by the Spanish Exporting Manufacturers Association for the Hospitality Industry (AFEHC) with the support of ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, Spanish manufacturers of equipment for the hotel and catering industry will attend the Gul food …

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  • GBTA’s Masters Program Features International Best Selling Author Jim Collins

    Published on : Friday, February 14, 2014

    International bestselling author Jim Collins delivered the day’s opening keynote at GBTA’s The Masters Program 2014 on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Collins highlighted the 12 key questions every leader should ask while discussing what distinguishes great organizations from the merely …

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  • Merchant and Financial Trade Associations Announce Cybersecurity Partnership

    Published on : Friday, February 14, 2014

    Today leading trade associations representing the merchant and financial services industries announced a new cybersecurity partnership. The partnership will focus on exploring paths to increased information sharing,better card security technology, and maintaining the trust of customers.     Discussion regarding …

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  • U.S. Travel CEO: Study Proves Brand USA Paying Huge Dividends

    Published on : Friday, February 14, 2014

    U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow reacts to the return-on-investment study released Thursday by Brand USA, the public-private partnership created by Congress in 2010 to market the United States as a destination for international travel: “At long last, …

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  • ETOA partners with the Digital Tourism Think Tank

    Published on : Thursday, February 13, 2014

    ETOA has announced a new partnership with the Digital Tourism Think Tank. The Think Tank provides thought leadership to the tourism industry in digital marketing best practice. The partnership gives ETOA members access to the Think Tank’s expertise in digital …

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