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  • The Accor Group’s professional women’s network already has 1,500 members

    Published on : Friday, December 13, 2013

    Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, ranks professional equality and fighting against stereotypes among its top priorities. In this way, its goal is to reach 50% women hotel general managers with an intermediary target of …

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  • Indonesian Prez for better tourism policing

    Published on : Friday, December 13, 2013

    Indonesian president has ordered stricter police plans to step up security around churches dur0nig the Christmas holidays following reports of possible attacks. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono did not name the groups, but it was a clear reference to Islamic extremists. …

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  • The Book of New Zealand has fairy tale ending

    Published on : Friday, December 13, 2013

    International media coverage of New Zealand’s association with The Hobbit Trilogy is growing following last week’s activities by Tourism New Zealand, in Los Angeles. The stars of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug twice graced the pages of The Book …

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  • Paradise Take 2: Jackson talks ‘The Hobbit locations

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    As the second instalment of his The Hobbit Trilogy – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – opens in cinemas around the world today (12.12.2013), there are plenty of reasons to put a smile on the face of film director …

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  • Australia and Indonesia Tim Burgess Departs

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    Tourism New Zealand’s GM Australia and Indonesia Tim Burgess is leaving his role with the organisation to take up a position in Auckland. Tim has accepted a position at Les Mills International as global head of PR and communications, which …

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  • Taxi Review out to consultation – Jersey

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    Transport and Technical Services (TTS) has now published its review of taxi regulations and is inviting the public to comment on the recommendations. The report, Taxi Regulatory Reform – Recommendations, has been compiled following extensive research and initial consultation with …

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  • Wet’n’ Wild A Win For Western Sydney

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    The new $120 million waterpark Wet’n’Wild Sydney has opened today and is set to attract visitors from far and wide stimulating business in Western Sydney, according to peak national industry body Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF). TTF Chief Executive Ken …

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  • Minister Raitt supports action by Canada Post to return to financial sustainability

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

     Transport CanadaThe Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, made the following statement today, in response to Canada Post’s Five-point Action Plan: “In today’s digital age, Canadians are sending less mail than ever. According to Canada Post, a typical Canadian household …

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  • Network USA to merge with Routes events to create definitive route development event

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    In a significant development for the airline, airport and tourism communities in North and South America, UBM Live and Flightglobal have agreed that the Network USA event will transfer to Routes control. This merging of events will create a single …

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  • New Thai, Laos bridge to become driver of tourism

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    A new bridge straddling the Mekong River between Thailand and Laos is open for business, signalling completion of physical works along one of the Greater Mekong Subregion’s (GMS) most critical economic corridors. “The bridge is the ‘missing link’ along the …

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