&Beyond has announced the appointment of Mark Wheeler as regional managing director – East Africa and South Asia. He will assume the role from May 1st 2013 and may be based inside the Nairobi office. He is tasked with accelerating the expansion of &Beyond’s business, presence and capabilities in these regions. After a lengthy period of consolidation and detailed planning, &Beyond is now able to grow its brand in East Africa and South Asia to its full potential – across both lodging and touring. Wheeler can be working with the teams in Kenya, Tanzania, India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka to fulfil the ambitious growth objectives specified by a 3 year strategic plan. He left A&K in late 2012 and launched into some travels including an overland trip through East and...
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Abu Dhabi hotel guests climb 12%
Abu Dhabi has reported a 12% rise inside the choice of guests staying in its 145 hotels and hotel apartments for the primary 1/2 this year in comparison to the 1st six months of last year. Figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) also show that guests within the emirate are staying longer and that there were significant increases in hotel occupancies and revenues. During the 1st 1/2 this year some 1,333,339 guests checked into Abu Dhabi accommodation delivering 4,226,604 guest nights – an increase of 25% on 2012. On average the guest stayed 3.17 nights – that’s up 12% on last year, which translates into an occupancy rate of 71% – that’s up 8% on 2012. “We on target and this heightened performance,...
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Holiday Inn Express opens in Indianapolis
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Indianapolis North – Carmel opened its doors this week. Located at 9797 N. Michigan Rd., Carmel, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, and shut to four major interstate highways, the 66-room hotel includes a sort of amenities and gives an enhanced guest experience at a fantastic value. “Holiday Inn Express hotels are designed to be the smart choice for value-conscious business and leisure travelers,” said Heather Balsley, senior vice chairman, Brand Management, Holiday Inn brand family, The Americas, IHG. “With greater than 2,100 properties worldwide and 450 more within the pipeline, the vacation Inn Express portfolio continues to supply our guests with an enhanced-stay experience at a high-quality value. We’re proud to welcome this hotel into the vacation Inn family with the emblem-new sign...
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News: Air Seychelles launches codeshare handle South Africa Airways
Air Seychelles has announced it has entered right into a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national airline of the Republic of South Africa. The first phase of the agreement will see South African Airways place its “SA” code on Air Seychelles’ non-stop flights between Johannesburg and Seychelles. South African Airways can even place its code on flights between the 2 largest islands of Seychelles, Mahé and Praslin, subject to approvals. Subsequent to the launch of the partnership between Air Seychelles and SAA, the airlines will look at expanding the agreement to incorporate Air Seychelles placing its ‘HM’ code on South African Airways’ non-stop flights between Johannesburg and destinations across South Africa. Ticket sales are set to open on April 29th, for travel from April 30th. The deal follows...
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ETC released European Tourism in 2013 – trends & prospects
Data for the pre-Summer period points to a tempered growth for European tourism. Nearly all of destinations reporting figures through March-June post positive growth, in keeping with the just released report on ‘European Tourism in 2013 – Trends & Prospects’ released by the eu Travel Commission (ETC). ETC expects that the imminent peak summer time will consolidate its positive expectations for 2013 (+1% to +3%). Yet, the persistence of a negative financial system demands a joint effort of both the private and non-private sector to create coherent stimuli and to sustain future growth. Data for the pre-Summer period points to a tempered growth for European tourism, despite the persistent economic malaise of the Euro-area. Out of twenty-two destinations reporting foreign visitors’ arrivals through March-June 2013, the overwhelming majority post positive...
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