Park Hotel Amsterdam is awarded as “Best Business Hotel, The Netherlands” by the international renowned business travel magazine Business Destinations. Park Hotel has a distinguishing factor when it comes to the story behind the concept, according to Business Destinations.Park Hotel can be described as a medium-sized hotel with 189 rooms and 700 sqm of meeting & event space, but with the style, personal approach and individuality of a boutique hotel. Business Destinations notes that business hotels are often distinguishable. Park Hotel knows how to combine their business facilities with the intimate feeling and the personal approach of a boutique hotel.
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Australia’s major airports are delivering improved amenities to cater for a burgeoning number of passengers at no cost to the taxpayer, according to peak national industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) will provide a live audio webcast of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time on May 10. To access the webcast on May 10, or as a recording through the end of the year,
Morgans Hotel Group Co. ("MHG" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The Company will host a conference call to review the results on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 9:00 am.
Commenting on the CSO figures issued today for overseas visitor numbers to Ireland for the three-month period January to March 2013, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said: “Today’s figures from the CSO showing growth of +7.4% suggest a strong start to 2013 with the best first quarter performance from North America since 2004 and the best ever first quarter from Australia and Developing markets (such as China and India). It is encouraging to see growth from all market areas and, in particular, to see Great Britain return the best first quarter performance in four years with growth of +1.4%. 
Wyndham Worldwide, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, was named among the Top 10 Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ. Ranked number six among large companies (250+ employees), this is the fourth consecutive year that the Company has been named to the list. The annual survey honors the top places of employment in New Jersey that benefit the state's economy, its workforce and businesses.
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), has appointed industry veteran Kathy Maher to the role of senior vice president, revenue management. 
Brisbane Airport (BNE) retained its first place ranking as Australia’s best airport for overall Quality of Service for the ninth consecutive year in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 2011-12 Airport Monitoring Report.
For Liverpool John Lennon Airport's customers, a new store promises the best souvenir of the city: something made-here!
Qantas will more than double the size of its existing Qantas Club in Darwin and upgrade the lounge facilities to cater for Business and premium leisure travel to the region.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today launched an innovative online mapping tool developed in cooperation with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, to make it easier to message new contacts, arrange meetings and be more productive while travelling. 
The rail industry is seeking 50 more graduates to join its unique 18-month paid work placement scheme, Track & Train. Graduates are employed for three, six-month placements: one at Network Rail and two at either a passenger or freight operator or another company within the rail sector to gain a broad range of experience.
Embraer Executive Jets received type certification for its large Legacy 650 aircraft from Indonesia's Directorate General of Civil Aviation on March 27, 2013, paving the way for Premiair to put the aircraft into service. " With the certification of the Legacy 650 in Indonesia, all in-service Embraer Executive Jets are now certified in the country, "said Jose Eduardo Costas, Vice President, Sales - Asia Pacific, Embraer Executive Jets. "Our largest customer in the region, Premiair, is adding two Legacy 650s to its fleet, one new and one pre-owned."
Network Rail has today announced that engineering renewal works on the Selby swing-bridge will be deferred in order to provide the best possible rail services during the repair work associated with a landslip at Hatfield colliery.
Maintaining Australia’s position as a world leader in cruising growth requires continuing investment in port facilities, according to peak national industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
More passengers fly from Bristol to Scotland than from any other UK airport outside London, according to Civil Aviation Authority data*. The CAA’s analysis of domestic scheduled flights shows that nearly 630,000 journeys were made between Bristol Airport and Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness in 2012 – a 4.5 per cent increase over the previous year. 
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) program today announced the winners of the 2013 Member Favorite Resorts list. Selected by members worldwide, SPG’s third annual survey identifies their favorite Starwood worldwide resorts across nine categories. Seventy one unique destinations from the Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa in Dubai to the W Singapore-Sentosa Cove made the list with 11 resorts appearing on the list for the first time ever.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has completed the sale of W® New Orleans to Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) for $65 million. This sale comes on the heels of the sale of W New Orleans – French Quarter to Chesapeake Lodging Trust in March 2013.
Australia's first charity, The Benevolent Society, has planned a unique way to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The first 200 people to donate $200 online to The Benevolent Society will find themselves with money in return - a special new collectible $1 coin celebrating 200 years of the Society.
Australian tourism industry continues to be an important contributor to the Australian economy, despite the uncertain global economic environment. And this is proved by the latest Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) data which reveals that tourism contributed $41 billion to Australia's economy in 2011-12, an increase of 5.3 per cent.
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced that it will be providing free internet to all its 71m loyalty programme members, worldwide. The announcement comes as IHG reveals the results of a global online survey* which show that nearly half of adults (43%) would choose not to stay in a hotel that charged for internet.
Ten Victorian companies in Australia have been awarded Business Research and Development (R&D) vouchers worth up to $25,000 each to undertake innovative research and development as part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $5 million Innovation Voucher Program.
Heathrow Airport today welcomed the Freight Transport Association (FTA’s) submission to the Airports Commission, which recognised Heathrow’s position as the most significant airport for freight in the UK and a strategically vital national asset.
The Collectors Car Show organized by Regal Airport Hotel on 14 Apr, 2013 was a great success. 20 pristine collectors cars from all eras, including 2 pre-war cars - 1914 Ford Model T Speedster and 1916 Ford Model T Speedster Race Car - were showcased at the hotel lobby and driveway. Over 150 guests attended, including members of Collectors Car Club and their families who enjoyed the sumptuous Sunday Brunch at China Coast Bar + Grill, organic farm tour, cocktail and cooking class. 
Spend the morning on Knights' Island and then visit the Native Americans on the prairie? It's possible only at Belantis! The largest theme park in eastern Germany, it has a number of exhilarating themed worlds waiting to be discovered.
The growth prospects of tourism in South America, visa policy adopted in various countries and the opportunities and barriers for the development of international multi-destinations were the themes of the roundtable organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during the World Travel Market (WTM) in Latin America. The panel consisting of government officials and representatives of private travel market met in São Paulo where the the first edition of the WTM (World Travel Market) Latin America 2013 and the 39th Braztoa (the Brazilian Association of Tourism Operators) Commercial Encounter is being held at the Transamerica Expo Center. 
DiversityInc announced Marriott International’s rise to #16 during the 2013 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity event making it the highest ranking hotel company on the list. The company was also ranked #2 for its supplier diversity efforts and included on two other specialty lists – Top 10 Companies for Latinos and Top 10 Companies for Recruitment and Retention. 
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation celebrated the start of passenger services on the YongIn EverLine LRT System in the City of YongIn, Republic of Korea. The mostly elevated, fully-automated INNOVIA transit system links the Seoul Metropolitan Subway, via YongIn City, with Everland, the region’s recreational and entertainment capital. The Everland Resort, one of the largest amusement parks in the Asia Pacific region, attracts more than 6.5 million visitors each year and the new rapid transit system will provide fast and convenient connections for YongIn’s citizens and tourists.
Brazil tourism industry is gearing up to attain great heights with National Tourism Plan (NTP) 2013-2016 aiming to place Brazil among the three largest tourism economies in the world by 2022. Therefore, the challenge is to increase the number of foreign tourists visiting the country, to encourage domestic tourism and also increase the number of jobs in tourism sector thereby improving the quality and competitiveness of Brazilian tourism. The decree approving Brazil National Tourism Plan 2013-2016 was posted in the Official Gazette on Thursday.
A collective effort between Brazil Ministry of Tourism, Embratur, Ministry of Culture (MINC) and state and local governments will devise strategies for international promotion of the celebration of St. John during the mega events that Brazil will host in the coming years, starting with the Confederations Cup in June and July.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay announces the All American Whiskey Barbeque May 17, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Whiskey connoisseurs and beginners are invited to sip, swish and savour the art of whiskey. The highly intriguing and sometimes intimidating beverage is gaining popularity in the cocktail circuit. Master of Whiskey Dr. Thomas Turner will lead guests on an aromatic journey to distinguish the many personalities of whiskey - from sweet and citrusy to mild and smooth.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay announces the All American Whiskey Barbeque May 17, 2013 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Whiskey connoisseurs and beginners are invited to sip, swish and savour the art of whiskey. The highly intriguing and sometimes intimidating beverage is gaining popularity in the cocktail circuit. Master of Whiskey Dr. Thomas Turner will lead guests on an aromatic journey to distinguish the many personalities of whiskey - from sweet and citrusy to mild and smooth.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, in conjunction with The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, DINE, the developer of Punta Mita, and the Riviera Nayarit Visitors and Convention Bureau, congratulates the winners of the third annual Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic.
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Maui’s only Forbes Five Star Resort, announces its fall 2013 lineup of Unforgettable Events, a series of one-of-a-kind experiences tailored to the Resort’s active lifestyle guests, featuring the return of virtuoso violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn and her Red Violin, favourite tennis and cycling camps, and a new event, the Aloha Windsurfing Clinic with world champions Matt Pritchard and Shawna Cropas.
US Airways is making international travel more comfortable and convenient with several in-flight enhancements starting this spring and summer.
ATLANTA - Hotel Indigo®, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] upscale boutique brand, is continuing its expansion in major U.S. cities with plans for its third hotel in the Chicago market. The hotel, which will be located in the historic downtown area’s Atlantic Bank Building, is expected to open in spring 2014.
On April 9, SAS launched its new app which can be used to book trips to all its destinations directly on a smart phone or tablet device. SAS customers can now easily book, check in, choose a seat on board and receive their mobile boarding pass on their phone or device. The SAS app has already been downloaded nearly 100,000 times and is ranked as the no 1 free app in Sweden, Denmark and Norway. This is just one of the ways in which SAS is continuing to create innovative solutions that make traveling easier for its customers.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of its second city hotel in China, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai. In celebration, the hotel is offering guests two tantalizing packages both priced from CNY 3,600 and available from 25 April to 30 September 2013.
United Airlines today reported a first-quarter 2013 net loss of $325 million, or $0.98 per share, excluding $92 million of special charges. Including special charges, UAL reported a first-quarter 2013 net loss of $417 million, or $1.26 per share.
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced an affiliation agreement with Travel Smart Vacation Club. The affiliation agreement includes two resorts, which will offer a more luxurious vacation experience for members through several resort upgrades: Royalton Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, and Royalton White Sands in Jamaica.
US Airways has filed a supplement to its March 4 application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the rights to operate daily, year-round service between Sao Paulo, Brazil and the airline's hubs in Charlotte, N.C. and Philadelphia.
Tomas Donev, sommelier at CottoCrudo restaurant, bar and lounge of Four Seasons Hotel Prague, introduces a unique tasting session with a selection of wines from the most renowned Italian wineries allowing guests to "fly" around Italy with CottoCrudo’s wine flights.
Each year, all of Buenos Aires awaits the return of the famous Sunday Brunch at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires. This year, the season brings an exciting new setting for the acclaimed weekly feast: the new Elena Restaurant.
Forbes Travel Guide has launched its inaugural London Star Awards naming Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane the only award winner to receive a much-coveted Five-Star rating for both the Hotel and its Spa.
Four Seasons Hotel Pudong Shanghai offers travellers an art and cuisine journey through two exclusive packages from April 28 to July 28, 2013, coinciding with the Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal exhibition at the Power Station of Art.
This Mother’s Day, celebrate Mom with an elegant Mother’s Day Brunch or special Dinner at Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North on Sunday, May 12, 2013.