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African airlines will require 970 new passenger aircraft, worth $126 billion, by 2032, according to Airbus, with 300 to support South African growth. In the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast the company said that economic growth, growing middle classes, affordability, ease of travel, urbanisation, tourism, and migration are some of
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1Hotel location has a significant effect on how tourists move around a destination, according to a research paper published by Professor Bob McKercher of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, graduate student Erica Ng and two co-authors. Using data collected in
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Hyatt Regency Boston appointed Melanie Walent as the new director of sales and marketing for the property. In this role, Melanie will be responsible for all aspects of Hyatt Regency Boston’s short and long-term planning and preparation of the marketing, sales plans, programs and annual budget. Walent comes
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CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. (October 30, 2013)?- The AAA Four Diamond Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, the newest luxury resort on Florida’s west coast, proudly announces the appointment of Chef Hector Pabon to the position of executive sous chef. With more than 13 years of culinary experience, Chef
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DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel announced that Tracy Blair has been appointed as its new director of sales and marketing. Blair brings over 25 years of hospitality experience to the position at Colorado?s largest hotel. ?I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work for one
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HONOLULU, HI (October 30, 2013)?- Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa announces the appointment of David Martinez as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for the 1,230 room resort. An enthusiastic hospitality professional with 14 years of Hyatt experience, Martinez brings to the resort a strong knowledge
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VisitScotland, Scotland?s national tourism organisation, has today hailed the news that Scotland has been recommended as the third best country in the world to visit in 2014 ahead of the likes of the Seychelles, Mexico and Malaysia. According to?Lonely Planet?s Best in Travel 2014, Scotland can take
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Hilton Worldwide celebrated the company?s annual volunteer campaign completing more than 2,400 volunteer projects in over 700 cities in 72 countries throughout the month of October. Now in its second year, Global Week of Service is Hilton Worldwide?s largest annual volunteer service event which recognizes the company?
Tigerair has expanded its fast growing network with direct flights between Singapore and Lijiang, China. The airline will operate three flights every fortnight to the 800-year old city located in the Yunnan Province. Lijiang is reputed for its pristine landscape that comprises breathtaking snow-capped mountains and crystal clear
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1Going green may be a hot trend in the hospitality industry, but hotels that earn environmental certificates do not have an advantage when it comes to attracting guests. The finding comes from a study published recently by Cornell University?s Center for Hospitality Research. The study compared booking revenue at
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1Wyndham Hotel Group, the world?s largest hotel company with approximately 7,440 hotels and part of?Wyndham Worldwide Corporation?(NYSE: WYN), today announced the opening of the Super 8 Fuzhou Jin Shan Wan Da, the brand?s 500th property in China. Nine years after the first Super 8 hotel
