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Travel News Archives from between 7 December 2009 and 22 December 2009
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22/12/2009	New InterContinental Resort Opens in Korea.
22/12/2009	HD Videos from the 2009 Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade.
22/12/2009	Qantas Takes Delivery of New Airbus A380s.
22/12/2009	Wendy Morris joins Hôtel de la Paix in Siem Reap as GM.
22/12/2009	Two Casino Hotels in Australia join WORLDHOTELS.
22/12/2009	Sichuan Airlines signs First Airbus Flight Hour Services in China.
22/12/2009	Stuart Dickie appointed CFO at Mandarin Oriental.
22/12/2009	Alitalia and Etihad Airways to Codeshare.
22/12/2009	Singapore Airlines Enhances Mobile Services with m.singaporeair.com.
22/12/2009	Diva Maldives Resort Supports FenMaaDhiguRan.
22/12/2009	Eurocopter Opens New Maintenance Center in Bangkok.
22/12/2009	ANA Orders 10 Boeings.
22/12/2009	Samui Regatta to Take Place from 31 May to 5th June 2010.
21/12/2009	World’s First Ritz-Carlton Reserve Opens in Southern Thailand.
21/12/2009	Kumar De Silva to Head Etihad Airways’ Team in Sri Lanka and Maldives.
21/12/2009	Hong Kong Express Airways Partners Amadeus.
21/12/2009	Julie Reid Joins Hogg Robinson Group Australia.
21/12/2009	Qatar Airways to Launch Flights to Ankara, Bengalaru and Tokyo.
21/12/2009	China Southern Airlines Opens Guangzhou-Wuhan Air Express Route.
21/12/2009	Willem Pentermann joins Absolute Hotel Services as RMD Indochina.
21/12/2009	Regal Hotels International Partners EVA Air.
21/12/2009	Airports Council International Asia Pacific Appoints New President.
21/12/2009	Tanglin Mall Wins Orchard Road’s Best Dressed Building Contest.
17/12/2009	7th Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade 2009 from 18 - 20 December 2009.
17/12/2009	Singapore Airlines to Cut, Add and Adjust Routes in Network.
17/12/2009	Ascott Signs First Citadines in Malaysia.
17/12/2009	400 Buyers Expected at ATF 2010 in Brunei Darussalam.
17/12/2009	Greg Webb Appointed President of Sabre Travel Network.
17/12/2009	Langham to launch New Eaton Brands in China.
17/12/2009	IHG Opens First Holiday Inn Resort in the Maldives.
17/12/2009	Ascott Opens Citadines Tbilisi Freedom Square, Georgia.
17/12/2009	Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Flies.
17/12/2009	AirAsia launches Kochi – Kuala Lumpur Flights.
17/12/2009	Oops - They're at it Again..... BA Staff Threaten Strike.
17/12/2009	China Southern Airlines Extends Daily Sydney Operations.
17/12/2009	Cobham Aviation Services Wins New Chevron Australia Contract.
17/12/2009	Rooftop Ice Skating at the Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel.
17/12/2009	Singapore Airlines to launch Singapore - Munich - Manchester Flights.
15/12/2009	Golden Tulip signs Resort in Phuket.
15/12/2009	Liz Savage joins Virgin Blue as Chief Commercial Officer.
15/12/2009	Ascott Signs New Citadines in China.
15/12/2009	General Manager Appointments at The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels.
15/12/2009	CNBC and National Geographic Channel Partner World Travel & Tourism Council.
15/12/2009	The Andaman Langkawi joins The Luxury Collection.
15/12/2009	Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago Completes Restoration.
15/12/2009	EgyptAir and Brussels Airlines to Codeshare.
15/12/2009	Jetstar launches Double Daily Flights between Singapore and Phuket.
15/12/2009	Opt In or Opt Out? Are you Getting it Right?.
15/12/2009	UCSI University, Sarawak Campus Selects Travelport as Training Partner.
11/12/2009	Harbour Plaza Hong Kong to Rebrand in January.
11/12/2009	Courtyard by Marriott Opens Two New Hotels in India.
11/12/2009	Emirates to Take Delivery of 2 More Airbus A380s this Month.
11/12/2009	Korea’s Seoul Palace Hotel to join WORLDHOTELS.
11/12/2009	Seoul Snow Jam and FIS Snowboard World Cup Big Air.
11/12/2009	Cathay Pacific Reports November 2009 Traffic.
11/12/2009	Abacus launches New Travel Solutions in Taiwan.
11/12/2009	Chedi Milan to Rebrand as Radisson Blu Hotel, Milan.
11/12/2009	Delta Applauds Decision on Delta-Virgin Blue Group Joint Venture.
11/12/2009	Marriott Takes Fairfield Inn & Suites Brand International.
11/12/2009	Qantas Opens New Security Screening Facility at Perth Airport.
11/12/2009	BAA Reports UK Airport Traffic for November 2009.
11/12/2009	Finnair Opens Via Spa at Helsinki-Vantaa.
11/12/2009	eRevMax Receives PCI compliance Certification.
11/12/2009	UNWTO Partners CNN International.
11/12/2009	Smiths Detection Partners Analogic for NG Baggage Scanner.
10/12/2009	Hilton Opens First Garden Inn Hotel in Asia Pacific.
10/12/2009	Mandarin Oriental Opens Las Vegas Hotel.
10/12/2009	Ronald Nilsson appointed General Manager of Swissôtel Kolkata.
10/12/2009	Continental Airlines Enhances OnePass for Frequent Flyers.
10/12/2009	Brussels Airlines Joins Star Alliance.
10/12/2009	PATA Forecasts 5% Drop in Asia Pacific Visitor Arrivals in 2009.
10/12/2009	NYC Restaurant Week to Take Place 25 January - 7 February 2010.
10/12/2009	China Cargo Airlines to Operate AHM and EFB on Boeing 777s.
10/12/2009	JAL Reduces Capacity on 5 International Routes; Increases Cargo Fuel Surcharge.
10/12/2009	Rotana Opens New Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
10/12/2009	JetLite Launches New Online Booking Engine.
10/12/2009	Robert Rippon joins Sofitel Shanghai Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong as GM.
10/12/2009	Park Hyatt Dubai launches Golf / Spa Promotion.
10/12/2009	Ritz-Carlton Highlands Lake Tahoe Opens.
10/12/2009	Nanyang Airport named a BCBP Platinum Airport by IATA.
10/12/2009	Smiths Detection Strengthens Metro Security in Washington.
10/12/2009	Customs Clearance Guide for 2010 Asian Games.
9/12/2009	Dusit Opens First Princess Hotel Outside Thailand.
9/12/2009	Jet Airways to launch Mumbai - Dhaka Flights.
9/12/2009	Aston Signs First favehotel in Surabaya.
9/12/2009	Zendai Opens Hotel Training Institute in Shanghai.
9/12/2009	The Waterhouse at South Bund Shanghai appoints Xavier Lim as General Manager.
9/12/2009	KLM and Garuda to Codeshare.
9/12/2009	Disputes Impact Finnair’s November 2009 Traffic.
9/12/2009	Wild Adventures between Sydney and Singapore with Crystal Symphony.
9/12/2009	St. Regis Beijing launches Presidential Experience Promotion.
8/12/2009	Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Opens Horizon Club Floors and Lounge.
8/12/2009	Malaysia Airlines launches Advanced Mobile Functions with SITA.
8/12/2009	AirAsia launches Promotion to Celebrate 8th Anniversary.
8/12/2009	Qatar Airways launches Flights to Melbourne.
8/12/2009	Excelsior launches Hong Kong Marathon Promotion.
8/12/2009	Air Pacific launches Direct Flights between Hong Kong and Fiji.
8/12/2009	Jet Airways Reports 33% Increase in Domestic Passenger Traffic.
8/12/2009	Air Algérie Orders 4 ATR 72-500s.
8/12/2009	Starwood Opens Westin Pune Koregaon Park.
8/12/2009	KLM Resumes Flights to Bali.
8/12/2009	Swire to Open New Hotel in Hong Kong on 25 January 2010; Rates from HK$ 888.
8/12/2009	KLM launches Economy Comfort Zone.
8/12/2009	Aurélie Branchereau-Giles joins OnAir as Head of PR and Communications.
8/12/2009	China Airlines and China Eastern launch Cabin Crew Interchange Program.
8/12/2009	Jeffrey Ong joins Pan Pacific Suzhou as General Manager.
8/12/2009	Jet Airways and TripAdvisor India Reward FFP Members for Reviews.
8/12/2009	oneworld Enhances Contract Process with DocuSign.
8/12/2009	China Grants Canada Approved Destination Status.
8/12/2009	Putu Cintya Purnama Sari Voted Best Hotel Receptionist of the Year.
8/12/2009	Three New Microtels in Texas to Open in July 2010.
8/12/2009	Best Practices in the Hospitality Industry - Jakarta 12 December 2009.
8/12/2009	Priority Lanes Open at Helsinki-Vantaa T2.
8/12/2009	Eight Carlson Hotels in Asia Pacific Earn Green Certification.
7/12/2009	Marriott signs Hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
7/12/2009	Cathay Pacific to Launch Milan Flights.
7/12/2009	Ritz-Carlton signs First Hotel in Israel.
7/12/2009	Philippine Airlines Expanding Australian Operations.
7/12/2009	Yngvar Stray Returns to The St. Regis Beijing as General Manager.
7/12/2009	Dubai Aquarium launches Cage Experience.
7/12/2009	Etihad to Increase Flights to Nepal; New Country Manager.
7/12/2009	Korean Air Orders 5 Boeing 747-8s.
7/12/2009	Continental Airlines to launch New Services to Hawaii.
7/12/2009	Hotel Tax Study Reveals Economic Value of Visitors.
7/12/2009	Singapore Airlines Named Official Airline for Inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
7/12/2009	New Zealand Wins Dubai Rugby Sevens.
7/12/2009	Olympic Gold Medallist Wins Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009.
7/12/2009	Tourism Fiji Partners Fiji Rugby.
7/12/2009	Christopher R. Clark joins Ritz-Carlton Tokyo as Hotel Manager.
7/12/2009	Air Philippines Resumes Flights to Caticlan.
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