| News: Norwegian Epic’s Transatlantic Crossing Set For June 24, 2010 Posted: 29 Dec 2009 09:17 AM PST Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Epic, the company's largest and most innovative ship to date currently under construction in France, will make her inaugural transatlantic seven-day cruise on June 24, 2010, departing from London (Southampton). The 4,200 passenger Freestyle Cruising ship will arrive in New York, her first port of call in the United States, on July 1, 2010. In addition, Norwegian Cruise Line also announced that a new seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise has been added to Norwegian Epic's inaugural season, departing Miami on July 10, 2010, one week earlier than previously scheduled. |
| News: Intercontinental Hotels Group Predicts 2010 Travel Trends Posted: 29 Dec 2009 02:13 AM PST Nick Rich, IHG's director of consumer insights for Europe, Middle East and Africa gives his predictions for business and leisure travel in 2010 |
| News: Barcelona Marathon ‘Could Put Runners Through Their Paces’ Posted: 29 Dec 2009 02:09 AM PST Keen athletes may want to participate in the Barcelona Marathon during their time in the city. |
| News: Contiki Holidays Launches New 2010 Asia Brochure Posted: 29 Dec 2009 01:59 AM PST Contiki Holidays, the worldwide leader in travel for young professionals, students, nomads, and escape artists aged 18-35, is introducing the release of its new 2010 Asia Brochure. For the first time ever the brochure is available in print and online at Contiki.com/brochures. The brochure features five adventure-filled Asia trips inviting young travelers to experience all things Asia including lush Cambodian jungles, pristine Vietnamese beaches and mouth-watering Thai food. |
| News: Paradise Point Estates Serves as the 2009 Obama Winter White House Posted: 29 Dec 2009 01:37 AM PST President Barack Obama and his family have again selected Paradise Point Estates in Kailua, Hawaii to serve as the official Obama Winter White House during the 2009 holiday season. The President, First Lady, daughters Malia and Sasha, and First Dog Bo are enjoying the elegant Plantation Estate, the centerpiece of Paradise Point Estates. |
| News: Priceline.com Releases Its Annual List of Top New Year’s Party Spots Posted: 29 Dec 2009 01:24 AM PST Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN) today released its 6th annual list of top 50 destinations for ringing in the New Year. For the 5th year in a row, Las Vegas is the #1 destination for New Year's revelers. |
| News: Kalispel Tribe Opens Destination Resort Near Spokane Posted: 29 Dec 2009 01:06 AM PST Northern Quest Resort & Casino's new 250-room hotel and spa opens its doors on December 31st, 2009. The contemporary hotel features sophisticated technology and a world-class spa in an urban lodge environment, making it one of the region's most unique destination resorts. The Resort and related infrastructure represent an investment exceeding $200 million, creating an economic bright spot in the region. Northern Quest Resort & Casino is located minutes from downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport. |
| News: TAM Expands Its Agreement with LAN Argentina Posted: 29 Dec 2009 12:59 AM PST TAM (NYSE:TAM) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:Bovespa: TAMM4) and LAN Argentina are expanding the flight codeshare agreement signed between the companies to offer more convenience and comfort for passengers who wish to travel between Brazil and Argentina. |
| News: Key Air Completes Recapitalization Transaction Posted: 29 Dec 2009 12:50 AM PST Existing Equity Investors Acquire Key Air Debt; Transaction Ensures Key Air's Long-Term Financial Stability and Facilitates Growth Strategy |
| News: Libano Barroso Confirmed as President of TAM Posted: 29 Dec 2009 12:41 AM PST The Board of Directors of TAM S.A. (NYSE:TAM) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:Bovespa:) (NYSE:TAMM4) has recently confirmed, the executive Libano Miranda Barroso as Director President of TAM S.A. and TAM Linhas Aereas. Barroso had previously earned the titles of interim president as well as Vice President of Finance, Management and IT since the departure of Commander David Barioni Neto on October 9 of this year. |
| News: Cap Cana and AM Resorts Announce Opening of Golden Bear Lodge & Spa at Cap Cana Resort Posted: 29 Dec 2009 12:32 AM PST Cap Cana, S.A. ("Cap Cana") and AM Resorts, an award-winning provider of resort sales, marketing and brand management services, today announced the opening of the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa at Cap Cana luxury golf resort development. The announcement represents the latest milestone in Cap Cana's present growth strategy of entering into and maintaining arrangements with leading luxury hotel operators, experienced private developers and world-renowned strategic business partners. |
| News: UK tourism growth in 2010 Posted: 28 Dec 2009 11:52 PM PST Visitor numbers to the UK will top 30m as tourism to the UK returns to growth next year, according to predictions from VisitBritain. The tourism authority expects a rise of 0.8% in the number of visitors to the UK to 30.4 million – boosted by a weak pound and an improving economic situation. |
| News: US hotels post declines in occupancy and revenues Posted: 28 Dec 2009 11:12 PM PST The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in all three key performance measurements during November, according to data from STR. Occupancy fell 4.3% to end the month at 49.5% compared to November 2008. Average daily rate dropped 8.3% to finish the month at US$93.60. |
| News: Ryanair to suspend internal Italian flights Posted: 28 Dec 2009 10:46 PM PST Ryanair will suspend all its internal Italian flights due to a dispute with Italian authorities over ID at check-in. The Irish budget carrier says the Italian civil aviation authority's determination to widen the number of documents acceptable as ID threatens security and the safety of its passengers. |
| News: BA strike threat in February Posted: 28 Dec 2009 10:06 PM PST British Airways could be hit by strikes in February as unions gear up for a New Year ballot. The Unite union is updating its membership list of cabin crew to ensure that the next strike ballot – which could take place as soon as the end of next month – is not ruled unlawful. |
| News: Failed bomber ‘one of many’ Posted: 28 Dec 2009 09:25 PM PST The would-be terrorist who tried to blow up a US jet on Christmas Day has revealed there are more "just like him" being trained by al-Qaeda. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab told agents questioning him that he was one of many bombers being groomed by the Yemeni al-Qaeda affiliate to attack American-bound aircraft. |
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