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Travel and Tour World, a travel trade media and an information platform, is an all-inclusive and far-reaching B2B travel magazine. It aspires to build a network of travel and tour professionals across the globe to mark its presence in this increasingly co

Entries from 2015-03-01 to 1 month

Two New Entertainment Productions to Debut on Crystal Symphony

Crystal Cruises’ award-winning Crystal Symphony may be thousands of miles from the glitz of Hollywood, but beginning April 1 on the luxury cruise leader’s 10-day sailing from Beijing to Hong Kong, the ship will debut not one, but two glamo…

Qantaslink unveils refreshed taronga zoo decal

QantasLink and Taronga Western Plains Zoo today unveiled the refreshed ‘Taronga’ decal on one of QantasLink’s newest Q400 aircraft, reaffirming their commitment to regional tourism and the Dubbo community. continue reading......

Qantas group statement on cockpit access

QantasLink and Taronga Western Plains Zoo today unveiled the refreshed ‘Taronga’ decal on one of QantasLink’s newest Q400 aircraft, reaffirming their commitment to regional tourism and the Dubbo community. continue reading......

Solomon Airlines A320 To Return To Service On 13 April

Solomon Airlines has advised its flagship Airbus A320, currently undergoing a scheduled annual service in Manila, Philippines, is now expected to return to full service on Monday, 13 April. continue reading........

New SAS service from Edinburgh to Copenhagen opens up onward connection across Europe

Scandinavian Airlines’ new service between Edinburgh and Copenhagen took off for the first time this morning, Sunday 29 March. continue reading......

Qatar airways to increase capacity to Bengaluru

Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is continuing its expansion plans in India with a significant increase in capacity on its flights from Doha to Bengaluru from August 1, 2015, to meet the increasing passenger deman…

Qatar duty free opens four new retail outlets at hamad international airport

Qatar Duty Free is proud to announce the opening of four new exclusive retail outlets at Hamad International Airport . continue reading.......

Eggs-plore Brisbane’s CBD on The Great City Easter Egg Hunt

From today, Brisbane CBD workers, shoppers and diners can join The Great City Easter Egg Hunt for the chance to win up to $3000 worth of eggs-ellent prizes. continue reading........

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/mandarin-oriental-launches-new-social-platform/

Mandarin Oriental announces the launch of Fans of MO, a new social platform where guests can share personal photos and notes about their favourite experiences at Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world. continue reading........

Southwest Airlines Launches New Ad Campaign Showcasing Low Fares And Employees

Southwest Airlines® has launched its latest advertising campaign in conjunction with existing placements airing during the NCAA Tournament. continue reading..........

ebu Pacific Now Offers Direct Flights Between Hong Kong and Kalibo

The largest airline in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific Air recently launched direct flights between Hong Kong and Kalibo. It is a thrice weekly service (every Monday, Wednesday and Friday), utilizing the airline’s brand-new Airbus A320 fleet…

airberlin poised for a brighter 2015 after a year of high restructuring expenditure

airberlin’s preliminary operating result (EBIT) stands at -278.8 to -303.8 million euros in the 2014 fiscal year (2013: -231.9 million euros) – a business year dominated by high restructuring costs. continue reading.......

More than 10 million passengers carried Strong profitability for the year

AEGEAN reports improved 2014 results, driven by network expansion and Olympic Air synergies. Consolidated revenue increased by 7% to €912m. continue reading.......

Hotel industry in U.S. reports positive figures in the week ending on March 21

The U.S. hotel industry recorded positive results in the three key performance measurements during the week of 15-21 March 2015, according to data from STR, Inc. continue reading........

Etihad Guests’ Innovative Membership Card Feature, Walletplus™ Proves Immediate Success

Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award-winning loyalty program, has just been awarded “Editors Special Award” for WalletPlus™, by Cards International, for its new reloadable multi-currency prepaid Visa card that lets travellers earn Etihad Gu…

ANA sponsors ‘Japan Pavilion’ at Expo Milano 2015 food exhibition

In line with ANA’s strategy to promote international tourism to Japan, ANA will sponsor the ‘Japan Pavilion’ at Expo Milano 2015, from May until October. continue reading......

Qantas Frequent Flyers Tee off With Golf Legend Gerg Noramn

Australian golf legend and Qantas ambassador Greg Norman arrived into Sydney today to share his expertise exclusively with Qantas Golf Club members. continue reading........

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/tanzania-encashing-tourist-inflow-wildlife-tourism/

Tanzania recognised as the ‘Best Safari Destination in Africa,’ has become the most visited destination as its tourism industry has grown and prospered over the years. continue reading....

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Global Sales Organization Now Provides The Largest Selection Of Bahamas, Bermuda & Caribbean Luxury Resorts For The Meetings &

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) now offers the largest collection of Four- and Five-Diamond quality meeting and incentive (M&I) resorts in the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region. continue reading......

Nevis’ Newest Boutique Villa Resort Announces Introductory Offers

Paradise Beach Nevis, the newest and most luxurious beachfront villa resort on the unspoiled and captivating Caribbean island of Nevis, today announced three introductory offers: a special two-bedroom villa rate; a Stay Longer package; and…

Delta Restarts Dublin – Atlanta Seasonal Service

Delta Air Lines will restart its seasonal nonstop flight between Dublin International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, effective March 30, 2015. continue reading.......

Austrian Airlines Even More “Red-White-Red” in the Future

Following the difficult restructuring carried out in recent years, Austria’s national flag carrier Austrian Airlines will feature a new brand identity and a slightly changed design. continue reading........

VisitScotland: People asked us ‘what’s next’ after Commonwealth Games?

Mike Cantlay OBE, Chairman of VisitScotland said: “After the stunning success of the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup in Scotland in 2014, people kept asking us ‘what’s next’? How could we continue and grow our reputation for hosting world…

Springfest to welcome 60 producers over Easter weekend

In less than two weeks the first ever Springfest will transform the calm and picturesque surroundings of Loch Lomond Shores into a festival jam-packed with fantastic produce from across the country. continue reading.......

SkyTeam and Sabre launch industry-first technology to simplify booking of Round the World fares

Sabre Corporation, a global technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, has become the first marketplace to offer automated Round the World (RTW) and Circle Trip (CT) airfares – those that start and end in the same destination,…

Norwegian changes cockpit procedures

Norwegian has been looking into changing its cockpit procedures for a while. However, in light of the tragic Germanwings accident, we are speeding up the process so that two crew members always are present in the cockpit. continue reading.…

AIME 2015 releases CAB audited attendance figures, confirming an overall increase of 5%

Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) has today announced its 2015 CAB audited attendance figures, confirming an overall increase of 5% from 20e14 on total attendance. continue reading......

Dusit Thani Beach Resort opens up in Krabi

Dusit International and MBK Hotel and Resort announced the launch of the Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort. continue reading.....

ATPI to showcase latest Employee Tracking System for business travelers at Le Market Place du Voyage d’Affaires

Leading business travel and events management company, the ATPI Group, will be exhibiting at one of France’s top business travel trade events – Le Market Place du Voyage d’Affaires – in Paris on the 24th and 25th March 2015. continue radin…

Flyers willing to pay more to improve flying experience – U.S. Travel Association Survey

Flyers crave a better, more efficient air travel system and are willing to pay a little bit extra to get it, survey results released Wednesday by the U.S. Travel Association conclusively show. continue reading........