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News: Tourism Australia participates in Travelweek

February 19, 2016 • admin
Tourism Australia will take part in luxury travel trade extravaganza, Travelweek, this week as a part of its efforts to reinforce relationships with leading travel operators and inspire more Brazilians to experience Australia’s unique attractions for themselves. Brazil is a concern growth marketplace for Tourism Australia because it pursues a goal of tripling Brazilian visitor expenditure in Australia by 2020. Australia is an increasingly popular destination for affluent Brazilian travelers, with visitor numbers growing 6.5% to 31,370 inside the year to January 2013. “Travelweek, as probably the most important events for Latin America’s luxury travel industry, presents a good chance to satisfy with operators, develop new relationships and strengthen existing partnerships,” said Tourism Australia Vp, The Americas, Jane Whitehead, who will attend the April 16-19 event. Mrs Whitehead said Tourism...
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The Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel opens

February 17, 2016 • admin
The Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel had opened its doors just outside Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Owned by an affiliate of Platinum Equity, the hotel completed a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation ahead of re-opening to be able to meet Sheraton brand standards. The hole is a part of the Sheraton brand’s strategic $8 billion expansion effort. “Sheraton is delighted to be adding depth to our Pittsburgh portfolio with the addition of this ideally located property as we continue to expand the emblem in dynamic markets, worldwide,” said Hoyt Harper, Global Brand Leader, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. “Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport Hotel provides travelers with a trendy, comfortable and social atmosphere where they could enjoy the whole brand’s recently enhanced signature services and amenities.” As a part of its renovations, Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport...
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News: Travel Indochina launches Vietnam mega fam

February 17, 2016 • admin
Leading Asia specialist Travel Indochina, at the side of Vietnam Airlines, is running a mega fam to showcase its exceptional kind of travel on a luxury tour of Vietnam. Valid over three dates in June, the ten-day itinerary includes international and domestic flights, 7 nights’ luxury accommodation and expert Travel Indochina touring for under £895pp*. Equally excellent news, the companion fare is barely £995p – a real five-star experience at two-star prices! The heavily-discounted fam trips will depart on 5th, 12th and 26th June 2013. There’ll be 16 places per departure for agents and a travelling companion. “Allowing agents to take a non-industry travelling companion to share the experience for under £100 greater than the agent price is amazingly unique,” said Manda Churchill, general manager of Travel Indochina. “This has...
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News: Passengers to profit from £40m investment in South West Trains

February 15, 2016 • admin
Passengers using South West Trains are to learn from a newly-launched £40 million upgrade of its Class 455 train fleet, that is already the foremost reliable within the UK. The upgrade will deliver even greater reliability for services which operate at the Metro area from London Waterloo to Reading, the Hounslow loop and the Shepperton branch.  The 91 Class 455 trains, which can be already essentially the most reliable trains within the country, could be fitted with new traction equipment which promises to augment performance and improve reliability even further.   The programme – that allows you to be rolled out over the following three years – involves removing the prevailing DC traction equipment, including the motors, and replacing it with a good more reliable modern AC traction system. Regenerative...
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News: lowcostbeds ventures into the center East

February 13, 2016 • admin
Rated many of the top 10 independent bed banks globally, Swiss – based lowcostbeds, has announced its foray into the center East. Targeting the lucrative inbound and outbound markets from the region, the corporate has officially appointed Discover the arena Marketing as their exclusive representative inside the region and is calling to enroll with prominent regional and international travel agents. Mr Paul Riches, Group Director of Sales, lowcostravelgroup, said, “We are confident we’re hitting the best market as both inbound and outbound business within the region is showing a healthy increase. We’re absolutely delighted to be working with Discover the area Marketing. They have got a proven track record in working closely with the travel trade and we don’t have any doubt they’re the correct partner for us to grow...
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