Emirates Holidays offers a world of choice
Riding on Emirates Airline’s massive international expansion, Emirates Holidays, the airline’s tour operating arm and the leading wholesale tour operator in the Gulf and Middle East has launched its largest-ever range of holidays with the 2008-09 edition of its signature A World of Choice brochures.
A three-day exhibition extravaganza at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, starting 2nd May, marked the official launch of the new product.
Flexible, affordable and quality holidays to over 120 stunning leisure destinations in almost 40 countries are showcased in four volumes of the Emirates Holidays’ A World of Choice 2008-09 brochures: The Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean; Europe and The Americas; Asia and Australasia. After its successful debut last year, Dubai and the Emirates, a dedicated brochure on the UAE, was re-introduced featuring updates on the country’s exciting new tourist developments.
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Hospitality Management Holdings aiming to Develop 100 Hotels in 4 years
A new hospitality company, HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings, has been launched in Dubai. HMH consists of 6 independent firms out of which 4 are hotel management companies.
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, Vice-Chairman, Coral International Hotels, Resorts & Spas said, “We have had remarkable growth ever since the launch of Coral International Hotels, Resorts & Spas in 2004. Within 4 years we have created 4 strong hospitality brands. This necessitated the formation of a parent company i.e. HMH. The move follows the decision taken by the board of directors and is part of our efforts to restructure the corporation.”
The business operations of any of the subsidiaries under HMH will not change as a result of the organization. Following the reorganization, Coral International’s current directors will serve as the directors of HMH.
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Marriott opens Executive Apartments in Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Marriott has opened the 143-unit Marriott Executive Apartments (MEA) Atyrau in Kazakhstan. Located in central Atyrau, the capital of Kazakhstan’s oil industry, the new Marriott Executive Apartments is nearly already sold out for its first year in operation. It is under a management agreement with CP Residential Atyrau LLC, an affiliate of Capital Partners.
The 21-storey property is located on Satpaeva Street in Atyrau, just 11 km from the airport and within walking distance of major oil companies and government buildings, as well as the bridge connecting the European and Asian parts of Atyrau. It is the anchor of a 19,000-square-meter, mixed-use project that also features 230 square meters of office space and 1,450 square meters of retail and food and beverage outlets, including HSBC Bank, an Adidas retail shop, Il Patio Italian restaurant, Planet Sushi, TGI Fridays and a French delicatessen.
The Renaissance Atyrau Hotel, opened in 2007 and also managed by Marriott International, is located approximately 800 meters from the site.
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AirAsia X launches RMB 100 Promotion for Flights between Kuala Lumpur and Hangzhou
On Tuesday, AirAsia X, the Malaysian-based long-haul low-cost airline celebrated 100 days since commencing international flights between Kuala Lumpur and Hangzhou. AirAsia X was the first ASEAN airline to commence direct services on the route with five weekly flights from 4th February 2008.
To commemorate the 100 days celebration, AirAsia X is offering promotional fares starting from RMB 100 (approximately MYR45). Available online, guests can book through airasia.com and the booking period to enjoy this special fare is open until 3 May 2008 for travel between 11 June to 25 September 2008. AirAsia X guests in China may also book online via Chinese domestic debit cards and Chinese credit cards.
Kathleen Tan, Regional Head of Commercial, AirAsia Group, said, “We see Hangzhou as a strategic gateway to Yangtze River Delta, with direct access to about 15% of the population and 26% of the GDP of mainland China.
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The tourism department of Rome and Lazio region announces development results at ATM 2008
Middle East travellers to Rome increased by approx 10% between 2005 and 2006.
The Tourism Department of Rome and Lazio, will be announcing key enhancement and growth results at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, the region’s premier travel and tourism event held at the Dubai International Exhibition & Convention Centre from 6th to 9th May 2008.
Italy has proved to be a popular destination of choice for Middle East Travellers. In 2006 official figures stated that up to 50,000 travellers from the Middle East visited Italy, with an increase of approximately 10% visiting Rome between 2005 and 2006.
With the announcement from Emirates airline of new, direct, non-stop flights from Dubai to Milan and Rome seven days a week, tourists from the Gulf wishing to visit Italy will soon have an improved service which will undoubtedly further encourage tourism figures between the two countries.
The Tourism Department of Rome and Lazio will reveal the numerous enhancements in products and services catering to the tourism market, with a particular focus on luxury for the Middle East visitor.
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Domina Hotel Group to Open Three New Hotels in North and Eastern Europe
The Domina Hotel Group is expanding its presence in North and Eastern Europe with the opening of 3 new hotels and launch of its Domina Prestige brand. Domina Prestige St Petersburg, Domina Hotel & Conference Blijdorp in Rotterdam and Domina Hotel Budapest are all due to open between Summer 2008 and Spring 2009. The 3 hotels will add to the 6 already existing hotels in the region located in Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Hungary and Poland.
St Petersburg has the image of being the most Western European styled city of Russia and is referred to as the “Northern Capital” of this nation. Rotterdam is one of the largest ports in the world, the second city and the industrial heart of the Netherlands and the economic, social and cultural centre of the Rijnmond (‘Rhine Estuary’) region. Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, has the River Danube flowing through the city along a stretch of 28km. Its embankments, the Castle District and Andrassy Street have been officially recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Gerhard Zeilinger, newly appointed Regional Manager North Eastern Europe of the Group, said, “We are already present in the area with the Domina Inn brand counting 320 rooms and the Domina Hotel brand currently counting 160 rooms. These numbers will increase with the 3 new openings adding up to a total of nearly 1,000 rooms.”
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International Spa Show - London ‘09 At Olympia National Hall
Expomedia Events Ltd., part of Expomedia Group Plc are delighted to announce the launch of International Spa Show - London, the UK premier consumer event dedicated to spa industry and spa tourism at one of the most established and prestigious London venues – Olympia National Hall.
The event is planned for 20 - 22 March 2009, period undoubtedly associated with increased consumer bookings for the summer and autumn/winter holiday season.
UK – THE 3RD LARGEST TRAVEL AND TOURISM SOURCE MARKET IN THE WORLD
With a population of 60 million people, UK represents the world’s third largest outsourcing consumer market for the travel and tourism industry, boasting over 70 million departures abroad and 101 million domestic trips, registering an estimated expenditure of over £52 billion annually. 80% of the UK’s outbound traffic is fuelled by London and the South East of England. The UK consumers are amongst the most affluent spenders in the world, holding the top spot with £529 per capita spend on travel and holidays alone. **
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