At its latest regular meeting the Supervisory Board of Messe Berlin announced the appointment of Ingrid Maab, Dipl. Kauffrau, (50), as the new COO of Messe Berlin. She will take up her post on 1 August. In December 2012 the Supervisory Board had already appointed Dr. Christian Göke to succeed the current CEO, Raimund Hosch, …
The Jerusalem Innovative Tourism Summit 2013, which will take place May 28-29 at the Jerusalem International Convention Center, is expected to attract travel industry leaders and innovators in the travel technology sector from around the world. Summit 2013 will focus on cutting edge technology and its impact on the tourism industry as well as on …
Alfred Pisani, Founder and Group Chairman of Corinthia Hotels, and Corporate Patron of international water aid charity Just a Drop, has committed to a second Corinthia Hotels sponsored clean water project in Tanzania, this time in the Kingazi Village outside of Dar es Salaam. This is the second of a three year commitment that Mr …
Bolongo Bay, a beachfront resort on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, is offering 15 percent off beach vacations for stays between May 1 and August 31, 2013. The Summer Sale is available on any length of stay, in choice of accommodation – Oceanview or Beachfront just steps from the sand, and on either …
The Guam Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a Chamorro Culture photo contest and invites Chamorros to enter it by sharing images of their favorite Chamorro musicians, Chamorro dancers or Chamorro artist and craftspeople. The winning entry will win a 0 Visa gift card. The contest is open for photo submission April 1 – April 26, 2013. …
Hawaiian Airlines has launched non-stop service to Auckland, New Zealand, the latest addition to its expanding International network. The departure of HA445 followed gate side festivities that included Hawaiian music and hula, a performance honoring the Maori culture and a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Hawaiian’s market research indicates that non-stop service will release pent-up demand in …
Ocean views on the South China Sea serve as a stunning backdrop for couples celebrating their love at Banyan Tree Bintan and Angsana Bintan located on Tanjung Said beach. The peaceful island Banyan Tree and Angsana retreats of Bintan, Indonesia, provide a relaxing setting for those looking for a unique wedding and are just a …
SITA World Tours has announced its partnership with The Women’s Travel Group, a leader in women’s luxury exotic tours. Cementing a long relationship with women’s travel expert, Phyllis Stoller, SITA views the women’s market as under-served by the travel industry. SITA is a leading tour operator for exotic destinations. SITA has extensive experience in the …
Ascend Hotel Collection, part of Choice Hotels International, has announced its debut in Baltimore today with three boutique hotels in the waterfront neighborhoods of Inner Harbor and historic Fells Point. The properties – Inn at Henderson’s Wharf, Pier 5 and Admiral Fell Inn – expand Ascend Hotel Collection’s lineup to 80 independent hotels. Today’s news …
Chesapeake Lodging Trust has announced that it has purchased the W New Orleans – French Quarter from Starwood Hotels & Resorts for $25.5 million. The Trust has entered into a long-term management contract with Starwood to continue to operate the Hotel. “We are very excited to expand our Starwood relationship with our third W hotel …