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High-spending Chinese tourists have become an increasingly welcome sight on Europe?s streets, as the continent struggles through its deepest recession in more than half a century. Every country wants to capitalize on this growing group of travelers, including the United Kingdom, which has arranged a tourism mission to
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“I am delighted that the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality now has a convention center of its own. Congratulations to everyone who formed part of making this Boardwalk Convention Centre a success. This outstanding facility will not only benefit from our thriving business-events industry, but will assist in growing and
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The government meetings business is in a tough spot these days. After a 2012 scandal over the General Services Administration spending millions on lavish Las Vegas conferences, and?another involving the Internal Revenue Service, the Obama administration passed?tough new rules?capping travel and lodging expenses, forcing agencies to send
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With its Mediterranean cruise season in full swing through the fall, ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises is highlighting 10 top destinations that are springboards for new excursions in Southern Europe.? From exclusive, only-to-Crystal Boutique Adventures that explore the arts to full days of athletic pursuits, nearly 100 brand new
For the second consecutive year, the?1?has awarded LAN Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group, the title of ?South America?s Leading Airline?. The World Travel Awards aims to award excellence across the best travel organisations in the world through a global vote by both leading travel professionals and
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After the relatively slow growth of 7.8% in 2012, the lowest annual rate of expansion since 1999, the economy is expected to stabilize with annual growth edging up to an average of 8% over 2013?17. This reflects continued urbanization and industrial upgrading. The economy is also expected to
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SAN FRANCISCO (July 29, 2013) – Toni Knorr, general manager of The St. Regis San Francisco, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gena Chen as the hotel’s new director of catering and event management. Ms. Chen will oversee all catering and events at The St. Regis San Francisco, the
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(Washington, DC) – July 29, 2013?- Douglas Klein has been named Director of Event Management of the Washington Marriott Marquis, opening May 2014. In this position Mr. Klein will oversee the planning, operations and execution of all meetings and events held at the $520-million hotel, which will be connected via
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 2013?…?CSM Lodging, a division of?CSM Corporation, has named Mark Johnson regional director of field sales and marketing for the hospitality company. Bill Upshaw, president, made the announcement. “It is with pleasure that I welcome Mark to CSM Lodging,” said Mr. Upshaw. “His remarkable background in
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July 29, 2013 – Honolulu, Hawaii?- MONOGRAM HOTEL COLLECTION, a division of Aqua Hospitality, announced the appointments of Joshua Gray as general manager and Joshua Gahret as hotel manager for the stylish 51-room Lotus Honolulu. “Aqua Hospitality’s reputation as a Hawaii hotel leader with a commitment to exceptional guest
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LAS VEGAS–Jul. 29, 2013– Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. 1 Net revenues for the second quarter of 2013 were $1,332.3 million, compared to $1,253.2 million in the second quarter of 2012. The revenue
The SWISS Group is helping a second group of Japanese children who were affected by the 2011 tsunami disaster by flying them to Switzerland. The ?Wings for Japan? project offers the youngsters concerned a chance to immerse themselves in the Swiss alpine world, meet contemporaries and make firm new friends.
