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Gran Melia Shanghai grand opening

Feb 05, 2010

The leading Spanish hotel brand, Gran Meliá Hotels and Resorts, announced the expansion of its regional presence in Asia with its newest five-star hotel, Gran Meliá Shanghai, the brand’s first property in China....more >>

Marriott sends love to travel agents

Feb 04, 2010

Marriott International Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced today the “Send Love This Valentine’s Day” promotion designed exclusively for travel agents. ...more >>

Asia Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities - Intra-Asia Market Eclipses North America as World’s...

Feb 04, 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that in 2009 intra-Asia-Pacific travel had eclipsed the number of travelers in North America as the world’s largest aviation market....more >>

Accor to woo MICE with expanded Indian portfolio

Feb 04, 2010

ACCOR Hospitality will open two new properties in Lavasa, located between Pune and Mumbai, to attract more MICE groups to India....more >>

Malaysia pulling out all stops to attract MICE

Feb 04, 2010

Malaysia is laying the ground work at home to prime the government and private sector to grab a larger share of the regional MICE dollar....more >>

Kerzner International Chooses HBSi for Improved Travel Distribution

Feb 04, 2010

Kerzner International Holdings Limited has selected HBSi, an IBS Group company, to deliver connectivity to select travel distribution partners through HBSi's iDemand GatewayTM platform. In addition to connectivity with traditional reservation providers, the HBSi connectivity provides all Kerzner properties with full two-way processing from its key wholesalers and tour operators, which automates the reservation process, saving hundreds of staff hours and reducing input errors....more >>

“RoomVista” product goes ‘live’ at the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest: the...

Feb 04, 2010

RoomVista, the latest in iMap Multimedia's suite of specialized online multimedia applications, has been chosen by the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon (OCC), to help them increase the speed and accuracy of locating and displaying ideal event space for their customer base....more >>

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Launches Multi-Million Marketing Campaign to Support $6 Billion Brand...

Feb 04, 2010

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced today the launch of a new $20 million dollar, multi-media marketing campaign created to highlight the brand’s $6 billion revitalization effort. Launching today, the “Rediscover Sheraton” campaign encourages travelers to take a new look at Sheraton, which features an enhanced guest experience following a three-year, global brand overhaul....more >>

HSMAI Honors Travel Marketing Excellence At Adrian Awards

Feb 04, 2010

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) presented the winners of its 53rd annual Adrian Awards at the New York Marriott Marquis on Monday night....more >>

Grass Roots Meetings Industry Report Predicts 2010 Rates To Remain Static

Feb 02, 2010

The Meetings, Events and Communications division of Grass Roots launch the fourth edition of its Meetings Industry Report this month. The Report offers insights into the current and future picture of the UK meetings industry with highlights from a European and Global perspective....more >>

See you in Brunei at ATF 2010

Feb 02, 2010

The Brunei delegation wishing all at ASEAN Tourism Forum

(ATF) 2009 a safe trip home, and looks forward to meeting

everyone next year in Brunei at ATF 2010 between

January 21 and 28....more >>

Thailand wooing more MICE with full government support

Feb 02, 2010

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is launching a dedicated Thai Team to attract more MICE business to Thailand....more >>

Southeast Asia Launches New Tourism Campaign

Feb 02, 2010

Ten Southeast Asian countries today launched a new tourism campaign built around the slogan, Southeast Asia: feel the warmth. A dynamic, new, interactive website, SoutheastAsia.org is being created as the primary marketing tool....more >>

Dusit Thani Jeddah Unveiled – The First Dusit Property in Saudi Arabia

Feb 02, 2010

Dusit International, one of Asia’s leading luxury hotel groups, marks another major milestone in its expansion plan with the announcement of its seventh property in the Middle East, and the first hotel in Saudi Arabia – Dusit Thani Jeddah....more >>

Recovery momentum continues for Asia Pacific travel & tourism

Feb 02, 2010

Preliminary figures from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) show that the numbers of international visitors to the Asia Pacific region* grew by three percent year-on-year in November 2009. ...more >>