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Travel News Archives 13 February 2009 to 5 March 2009
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5/3/2009	AirAsia X launches One Way Fares Promotion on Fares from Australia.
5/3/2009	Yurika Jakobs joins Le Meridien Khao Lak as DOSM.
5/3/2009	FCm Travel Solutions launches Loyalty Program in Hong Kong.
5/3/2009	SALA Resorts in Samui and Phuket launch Free Night Promotion.
5/3/2009	Hyatt Regency Jing Jin City Resort launches Promotions.
5/3/2009	Executive Appointments at Starwood in China and India.
5/3/2009	InterGlobe Technology Quotient to Distribute Galileo GDS in Sri Lanka.
5/3/2009	Kurt Wachtveitl to Retire as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok in May.
5/3/2009	ARINC launches New VeriPax Passenger Reconciliation System.
5/3/2009	Jet Airways to launch Mumbai - Lucknow Flights.
5/3/2009	Celebrated Chef and Master Sommelier to Showcase Gourmet Expertise at Conrad Maldives.
5/3/2009	Poland the Official Partner Country of ITB Berlin 2011.
5/3/2009	Olivier Dombey joins HotelTravel.com as Chief Information Officer.
5/3/2009	12 Foot Skiff Racing Added to Samui Regatta.
4/3/2009	Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Kuching.
4/3/2009	Carlson signs Second Radisson Hotel in Sanya.
4/3/2009	Tiger Airways Launches Seat Promotion to Celebrate New Routes.
4/3/2009	Royal Park Hotel in Shatin launches Special Promotion for Hong Kong Residents.
4/3/2009	Sheraton Suzhou Hotel opens New Wing.
4/3/2009	Japan Airlines joins Marriott Rewards.
4/3/2009	Tyler calls for Enhanced Security for Global Aviation Industry.
4/3/2009	Lufthansa Opens New First Class Lounge Spa at Frankfurt Airport.
4/3/2009	Pan Pacific Singapore appoints People Innovation and Education.
4/3/2009	HFTP’s Second Annual Asian Conference to Take Place in Singapore 11-12 May.
4/3/2009	ibis Singapore Novena to Open in 2011.
4/3/2009	Wataniya Airways launches Daily Flights to Beirut.
4/3/2009	Special Deals Available from IGY at Dubai Boat Show.
4/3/2009	Oman the Most Improved MENA Destination in 2008.
4/3/2009	Indigo Pearl in Phuket launches 3D/2N Promotion.
4/3/2009	British Airways launches Singapore - Europe Promotion.
4/3/2009	Marriott Rewards adds Priority Pass as Redemption Option.
3/3/2009	Shangri-La Opens New Hotel in Tokyo.
3/3/2009	Jetstar Asia Extends Price Beat Guarantee Promotion.
3/3/2009	ITB Asia Offers 15% Early Bird Discount Until 20 March.
3/3/2009	Dusit joins Preferred Hotel Group.
3/3/2009	Smith Travel Research launches Hotel Data Conference.
3/3/2009	Significant Fuel Surcharge Reductions at Qantas.
3/3/2009	Common-Use Bag Drop launched at Zurich Airport.
3/3/2009	More Airport Lounges for Priority Pass.
3/3/2009	From World’s Fastest Supercar to Two Weeks in an Autorickshaw.
3/3/2009	Fixtures Confirmed for HSBC Asian Five Nations 2009.
3/3/2009	Carlson Hotels to Plant 1,000 Trees.
3/3/2009	PremiAir in Strategic Partnership with AAG Global.
3/3/2009	Challenging Times Ahead for Samui's Luxury Property Market.
3/3/2009	Plaza Hotel in New York launches Shopping Promotion.
2/3/2009	Three Japanese Hotel Brands join Galileo Best Available Rates Programme.
2/3/2009	Best Western to Open Condotel in Bali.
2/3/2009	Women’s Socioeconomic Standing Advances in Five Markets in Asia.
2/3/2009	Sanctum Soho Hotel in London joins Design Hotels.
2/3/2009	Musandam Sea Adventure launches New Oman Cruise Options.
2/3/2009	Korean Air orders Six More Airbus A330-200s.
2/3/2009	Outrigger appoints Michael Cowan as VP Operations & Projects, Asia.
2/3/2009	Growth for Travel Technology Section at ITB Berlin.
2/3/2/009	New Zealand Visitor Arrivals for January 2009.
2/3/2009	JAL Revises FY2009 Route and Frequency Plan.
2/3/2009	Lawrence Dallaglio becomes an Emirates Sports Ambassador.
2/3/2009	Qantas to Boost Services to India.
27/2/2009	Hong Kong Visitor Arrivals for January 2009.
27/2/2009	International Airline Passenger Demand Falls 5.6% in January 2009.
27/2/2009	Singapore Visitor Arrivals for January 2009.
27/2/2009	Mövenpick signs New Hotel in Sousse, Tunisia.
27/2/2009	Costa Cruises Granted Permission to Operate Direct Cross-Straits Lines.
27/2/2009	Greg Treasure appointed Managing Director of HRG Australia.
27/2/2009	Tiger Airways Selling Flights to Jakarta from Sin$38.
27/2/2009	Experience Traditional Japanese Culture at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo.
27/2/2009	Wyland Waikiki Resort & Spa to become a Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.
27/2/2009	Hilton expands Portfolio in Puerto Rico with Three Hotels.
27/2/2009	Executive Appointments at Wyndham Hotel Group.
27/2/2009	Jacqueline Lehmann Vogel appointed Regional VP and MD of Hertz Australia.
27/2/2009	Singapore Airport launches Shopping Promotions in Public Areas of T3.
27/2/2009	Viva Macau Reduces and Removes Fuel Surcharges.
27/2/2009	Aggressive Global Expansion Plans for Marriott.
27/2/2009	Macau and Malacca to establish Macau Gallery.
27/2/2009	Denver Airport in Composting Organic Materials Test.
26/2/2009	Free Air Promotion for MSC Yacht Club Passengers.
26/2/2009	Jessica Khoo joins M Hotel Singapore as Director of Sales.
26/2/2009	Laguna Phuket launches Free Room Night Promotion.
26/2/2009	Outrigger Serenity Terraces Resort Phuket launches Honeymoon Promotion.
26/2/2009	FCm appoints David Newington as General Manager - Singapore.
26/2/2009	Dominik Stamm appointed General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Saigon.
26/2/2009	Dragon Aviation Leasing Takes Delivery of First of 13 A320s.
26/2/2009	Qatar Airways Reduces Fuel Surcharge.
26/2/2009	Banyan Tree’s Marine Research Facility in Maldives Celebrates Fifth Anniversary.
26/2/2009	Zuri Whitefield Bengaluru joins Summit Hotels & Resorts.
26/2/2009	Executive Appointments at Boeing.
26/2/2009	Thai Airways launches Promotions at Travel Fair in Bangkok.
26/2/2009	Shilla Seoul launches 30th Anniversary Promotions.
26/2/2009	Inaugural Qualmark New Zealand Travel Guide Launched.
26/2/2009	Emirates launches Flights Between Bangkok and Christchurch, New Zealand.
26/2/2009	Oakwood Opens Apartments in London.
26/2/2009	Virgin Atlantic launches Round-The-World Fares from Heathrow.
25/2/2009	Asian Travel Demand Slows but Bright Spots Remain.
25/2/2009	SIA Holidays launches Free Hotel Room Promotion.
25/2/2009	STR reports U.S. Hotel Performance for January 2009.
25/2/2009	WORLDHOTELS signs Hotels in New York, Buenos Aires and Rio.
25/2/2009	Samir Patel appointed Managing Director - Six Senses Spas.
25/2/2009	HBA to Design Asia’s First Waldorf Astoria.
25/2/2009	Cairns Airport offering 100% Bar Coded Boarding Passes.
25/2/2009	Hertz Australia launches Mobile Phone and PDA Web Access.
25/2/2009	Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta to Open Rooms.
25/2/2009	Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Second Boeing 777-200LR.
25/2/2009	Thai Airways International Launches Thailand Promotions.
25/2/2009	Bahrain Airport enhances Mobile Radio Communications.
24/2/2009	Amadeus to Host Free Breakfast Seminar in Singapore.
24/2/2009	Passenger Numbers Increase at Perth Airport in January 2009.
24/2/2009	JAL to Reduce International Fuel Surcharges.
24/2/2009	AirAsia Obtains Financing for 15 New Airbus A320-200s.
24/2/2009	American Airlines and Brazil's GOL Airlines sign Interline Ticket and Baggage Agreement.
24/2/2009	Etihad Airways Brings Major Hurling Final to Abu Dhabi.
24/2/2009	Air Arabia to launch Flights between Sharjah and Athens.
24/2/2009	New Designer Amenity Bags for Cathay Pacific Passengers.
24/2/2009	Australia to focus on Green Events at TABEE 2009.
24/2/2009	Pan Pacific and Parkroyal launch New Central Reservations and Distribution System.
24/2/2009	Emirates SkyCargo to Increase Capacity by 17%.
24/2/2009	McDonald's USA becomes Senior Partner of Cornell Research Center.
24/2/2009	Jet Airways adds Partners to JetPrivilege Frequent Flyer Programme.
24/2/2009	Royal Jordanian launches Mobile OnAir Inflight Communications Service.
24/2/2009	SITA Predicts Future of Air Travel as it Celebrates 60th Anniversary.
24/2/2009	Hong Kong Disneyland launches Star Guest Program.
23/2/2009	Carlson signs Radisson Plaza Hotel in Chongqing.
23/2/2009	Airbus Revises Production Rates.
23/2/2009	Double Digit Passenger Growth for Abu Dhabi Airport in January.
23/2/2009	China Airlines Adds New Flights to Summer Schedule.
23/2/2009	Qatar Airways Increases Services to Saudi Arabia.
23/2/2009	Hotel Le Bristol Paris to Manage New Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
23/2/2009	Marriott Opens JW in Shenzhen.
23/2/2009	Asian Hoteliers Hold the Most Pessimistic Outlook for 2009.
23/2/2009	A Thousand Kisses from Hong Kong Disneyland.
23/2/2009	Singapore Tourism Board Shortlists Nine Creative, Media and Digital Agencies.
23/2/2009	Pan Pacific appoints Steve Halliday as EVP Development - North America.
23/2/2009	Emirates unveils 2009 Expansion Plans.
23/2/2009	More Airline Accidents but Fewer Fatalities in 2008.
23/2/2009	Virgin Atlantic appoints Country Managers in South Africa and Nigeria.
23/2/2009	Qantas to Increase Darwin-Perth and Darwin-Adelaide Capacity.
20/2/2009	Free Internet at All Best Western Hotels and Resorts.
20/2/2009	Hong Kong Sevens 2009 Draw; Legendary Match-ups Promise Sevens Magic.
20/2/2009	CountryLink implements Amadeus Rail’s IT solution.
20/2/2009	Record Numbers at AIME 2009.
20/2/2009	Patricia Wells on a Culinary Tour of Vietnam.
20/2/2009	Ryanair launches OnAir Inflight Mobile Phone Service.
20/2/2009	Singapore launches Online Promotion - Fly on US.
20/2/2009	V Australia Receives AOC Approval; Inaugural Flight 27 February 2009.
20/2/2009	InterContinental Singapore launches Upgrade Promotion.
19/2/2009	Mandarin Oriental signs Luxury Resort in The Maldives.
19/2/2009	Buddha-Bar Starts New Group of Chic Hotels; First Opens in Prague.
19/2/2009	Starwood signs W Hotel in Paris.
19/2/2009	Fairmont signs Second Hotel in India.
19/2/2009	Four Seasons Bangkok launches Free Night Promotion.
19/2/2009	Malaysia Airlines and Jet Airways sign Codeshare and Frequent Flyer Partnership.
19/2/2009	Air Canada launches Europe Pass.
19/2/2009	Singapore launches Best Grand Prix Photo Competition.
19/2/2009	Carlson Hotels adds Air China and Jet Airways as Global Partners.
19/2/2009	Six Senses in Oman installs State-of-the-Art Networking Solutions.
18/2/2009	Accor launches Two New Luxury Brands.
18/2/2009	Details of Singapore Airlines’ Capacity Reductions.
18/2/2009	Emirates Rugby World Cup Sevens Packages from US$121.
18/2/2009	Executive Appointments at Preferred Hotel Group.
18/2/2009	Conrad Maldives to Host Yoga and Nutrition Retreat 10-30 March.
18/2/2009	Bernadette Dennis named Managing Director of HSMAI Asia Pacific.
18/2/2009	United Airlines launches Hong Kong - San Francisco / New York Promotion.
18/2/2009	Philippine Airlines Reduces Fuel Surcharges.
18/2/2009	SAS and IDeaS to Host Hospitality Seminar in Singapore.
18/2/2009	Air Miles Strengthens Executive Team in Middle East.
18/2/2009	Amadeus joins BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program.
18/2/2009	51% Growth for Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in 2008.
17/2/2009	Accor to Launch 1 Million Hotel Rooms 3 Day Super Sale.
17/2/2009	Qantas Group Makes Significant Changes to New Zealand, China and India Services.
17/2/2009	Cargo Volume at HKIA Down 28.9% in January; Passenger Numbers Up 0.2%.
17/2/2009	Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo joins WORLDHOTELS.
17/2/2009	Minister for Major Events opens AIME 2009 in Melbourne.
17/2/2009	Lufthansa to Launch Flights to Rzeszów in Poland.
17/2/2009	Bintan Resorts Visitor Arrivals for 2008.
17/2/2009	Madhu Dasgupta appointed DOSM at Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha.
17/2/2009	Less Trade Fairs to Aggravate German Hotel Downturn.
17/2/2009	FCm Travel Going for Growth Through New Regional Strategy.
17/2/2009	Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches Travel Agent Promotion.
17/2/2009	Marriott to Open 57 Hotels in Asia over Next Four Years.
17/2/2009	Profits at Air Arabia Up 35.6%.
17/2/2009	Qatar Airways launches New Tray Concept in Economy Class.
17/2/2009	Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines start Lounge Cooperation.
16/2/2009	Singapore Airlines to Cut Capacity by 11%; Decommission 17 Aircraft.
16/2/2009	Machchafushi Island in the Maldives renamed Centara Grand Island.
16/2/2009	Novotel Nathan Road launches HK$800 Super Saver Promotion.
16/2/2009	Qantas to Increase A380 Flights to Los Angeles and London.
16/2/2009	Park Hotel Group aligns Brands.
16/2/2009	Singapore Airlines to Suspend Vancouver Flights.
16/2/2009	Swiss Retreat POHO Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
16/2/2009	Carlson Hotels launches Bonus Points Promotion.
16/2/2009	Novotel Darwin Atrium launches Crocosaurus Cove Promotion.
16/2/2009	Seawings launches Sea Shuttle Service in Dubai.
16/2/2009	BCD Travel Acquires Stake in TUI Reisecenter.
16/2/2009	Air China to Resume Beijing - Madrid - Sao Paulo Flights.
16/2/2009	Virgin Blue to Launch New Routes in Australia.
16/2/2009	CAAS to Give Out Sin$200 Million to Assist Airport Partners.
16/2/2009	Djibouti Palace Kempinski expands Room Inventory.
16/2/2009	JAL signs Codeshare Agreement with Nippon Cargo Airlines.
13/2/2009	Carlson signs New Radisson Plaza Hotel in China.
13/2/2009	Marriott's Courtyard Brand Opens 800th Hotel in Shanghai.
13/2/2009	Learn to Drive a Hummer with Banyan Tree.
13/2/2009	Starwood appoints Eva Ziegler as Global Brand Leader for W.
13/2/2009	Hertz Increases Rental Rates in Australia.
13/2/2009	Airlines Call for Global Approach to Aviation Emissions.
13/2/2009	IVY Shanghai launches RMB 700 MICE Promotion.
13/2/2009	Cathay Pacific Reports January 2009 Traffic Figures.
13/2/2009	Golf and Shooting Promotions at Coral Beach Resort in Sharjah.
13/2/2009	Bassam Banna joins Marriott General Sales Office - Jordan / North Africa.
13/2/2008	Amari launches Promotion for Thai Residents.
13/2/2009	Costa Cruises Invests 22 Million Euros in Fleet Maintenance.
13/2/2009	Emirates.com now offering Low Cost Airline Connections Search Tool.
13/2/2009	Cathay Pacific to launch Freighter Services to Miami and Houston.
13/2/2009	AirAsia Discontinues Xpress Boarding; Launches ‘Pick A Seat’.
13/2/2009	KLCC launches ‘We Have a Deal for You’ Promotion.
13/2/2009	Marriott signs Two New Properties in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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