Daily Archives: November 20, 2013

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts & Cambodia property developer Vattanac to open Rosewood Phnom Penh in 2015

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Cambodia-based property developer Vattanac Properties to manage Rosewood Phnom Penh, scheduled to open in 2015. This latest signing is Rosewood’s seventh management agreement in Asia. Rosewood Phnom Penh will join the upcoming network of Rosewood ultra-luxury hotels in the region that will also… Read the full press release

Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus: La destinazione Germania si conferma nella Top 10 delle mete turistiche mondiali

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Milano, Italia, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — La destinazione Germania continua ad andare a gonfie vele. Anche nel 2013, infatti, figura tra le mete più ambite dai viaggiatori in Europa e nel mondo. A confermare l’andamento positivo sono le previsioni dell’OMT (Organizzazione mondiale del turismo), secondo cui gli arrivi internazionali quest’anno faranno registrare nuove cifre da record; si calcola che nel… Read the full press release

Australia’s business events industry to showcase the very best the country has to offer at EIBTM in Barcelona 19 – 21 November 2013

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Key quotes “We are delighted to see confidence returning to key markets, including Europe, and we anticipate this will have a positive impact on business confidence and ultimately the business events industryPenny Lion, Tourism Australia” ‘Exceptional experiences and world-class destinations are two of the main reasons Australia consistently ranks as a preferred business events destinationPenny… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to operate five flights weekly to Scottish capital Edinburgh

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Scottish Capital to be Airline’s Third Destination in the UK DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways announced it will begin flights to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh effective 28 May 2014, operating five flights weekly. Flying direct from Doha, Qatar Airways will provide seamless connections for passengers to many of its destinations worldwide including the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways appointed David Edwards as Executive VP to lead the growing business of its corporate jet arm Qatar Executive

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Roberto Hlaca Joins as Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Strategy Captain Peter Resting Appointed Vice President, Flight Operations DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has appointed David Edwards as Executive Vice President to lead the growing business of its corporate jet arm, Qatar Executive. Announcing the appointment during the Dubai Air Show, Qatar Airways Chief… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand updates on political situation as of 20 November 2013

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The demonstrations in Bangkok remain normal and are mainly taking places at the Democracy Monument, Phan Fa Bridge and Makkawan Bridge on Ratchadamnoen Avenue and Rajamangala Stadium on Ramkhamhaeng Road. Security has been stepped up at the four protest sites and at the Constitutional Court of the Kingdom of Thailand on Chaengwattana Road…. Read the full press release

Etihad Airways closed its strategic acquisition of 24 per cent equity stake in Jet Airways

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Jet Airways today announced that the airlines closed the transaction for the subscription of a 24 per cent equity stake by Etihad Airways in Jet Airways. All requisite Indian regulatory approvals had been obtained by November 12, 2013. Jet… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways honoured with Excellence Entity in Leadership award at Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance (ADEAP) 2013

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won the award for Excellence Entity in Leadership at the Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance (ADEAP) 2013. The award recognizes the importance of leadership and its role in inspiring and building a culture of excellence in… Read the full press release

Serbia flag carrier Air Serbia to add ten next generation A320neo aircraft to its fleet

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Belgrade, Serbia, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, today announced that ten next generation A320neo aircraft have been confirmed for its fleet. The deal is valued at more than US$1 billion at list prices. The deal for Air Serbia, unveiled at the Dubai Air Show, forms part of the… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm announced two major projects for 2014 that continue reinvestment in the park’s rich history and heritage

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Buena Park, Calif., United States, 2013-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Knott’s Berry Farm is proud to announce two major projects for 2014 that continue reinvestment in the park’s rich history and heritage. Camp Snoopy celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the revitalization of the entire land of High Sierra fun. The classic Calico Mine Ride, Knott’s first major attraction and theme park… Read the full press release