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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 …

  • ARDA and ARDA-ROC Advocate for Consumers in 14 States in 2013

    Published on : Wednesday, November 13, 2013

    As the annual Fall Conference of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) gets underway this week, the professional association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries is eagerly sharing its progress report in legislative successes for the year. “It …

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  • Scottish venues told to adapt for ‘Generation Y’

    Published on : Wednesday, November 13, 2013

    Hotels and venues must adapt their offer before Generation Y and the Millennials take over from the Baby Boomers and Generation X, according to experts. Ray Kopcinski, chairman elect of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), told delegates at the …

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  • 10,000 To Convene At OSBA Capital Conference And Trade Show November 11-13

    Published on : Sunday, November 10, 2013

    The Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Capital Conference and Trade Show returns to the SMG-managed Greater Columbus Convention Center from November 11-13 with attendees focusing on “Leadership for Learning.” “We expect about 10,000 for the conference,” said Rob Delane, OSBA …

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  • WAZA in support of ZIMS and Sustainable Palm Oil as essential for zoos and aquariums

    Published on : Wednesday, November 6, 2013

    The two resolutions adopted by WAZA members during the recent 68th Annual Conference, held in Orlando, USA. Animal Records Management: Endorsement of ZIMS Complete and accurate animal records are essential for zoos and aquariums and for animal population managers. Without …

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  • IAAPA Leadership Conference 2014 in San Francisco

    Published on : Wednesday, November 6, 2013

    The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced IAAPA Leadership Conference 2014 will take place March 5-7, in San Francisco, California, United States. Attractions industry professionals from around the world will learn how to create, embrace, and reinvent …

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  • IFA Reports Over 151,000 Veterans and Military Spouses Have Entered Franchising Since 2011

    Published on : Wednesday, November 6, 2013

    As part of the International Franchise Association’s Operation Enduring Opportunity initiative within its VetFran program, and participation in the White House Joining Forces Initiative, IFA President & CEO Steve Caldeira today announced that 151,557 veterans and military spouses have entered …

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  • GTA’s enhanced distribution deal with Grupo Posadas going live

    Published on : Tuesday, November 5, 2013

    * GTA with Grupo Posadas offer even more – and more different – accommodation throughout Mexico with brands Live Aqua, Fiesta Americana Grand, Fiesta Americana, The Explorean, Fiesta Inn and One Hotels * GTA’s travel agent and tour operator customers …

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  • IFA’s Lobbyist Selected to TRENDS 2013 Leading Association Lobbyists for Work on Healthcare and Immigration Reform

    Published on : Friday, October 11, 2013

    International Franchise Association lobbyist Jay Perron has been included as one of Association TRENDS 2013 Leading Lobbyists for his efforts as part of the organization’s aggressive pursuit to change the definition of a full-time employee from 30 to 40 hours, …

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  • National Restaurant Association Releases Industry Nutrition Report

    Published on : Wednesday, October 9, 2013

    The National Restaurant Association (NRA) today announced the release of its “On The Menu: Restaurant Nutrition Initiatives” report, offering insight into nutrition trends and initiatives throughout the restaurant industry, including children’s nutrition, menu labeling and food safety training.   “Nutrition …

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  • SmartBrief Partners With National Restaurant Association

    Published on : Tuesday, October 8, 2013

    The National Restaurant Association (NRA) today announced its partnership with digital publishing leader SmartBrief, Inc. The Restaurant SmartBrief, originally launched in 2001, will continue to include curated summaries of restaurant industry and public policy news that impacts restaurant and foodservice …

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