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  • News: GTMC welcomes third new member this month

    The GTMC has welcomed its second Uniglobe member and the third new member this month – Uniglobe Preferred Travel.

    Preferred Travel was incorporated in November 1992 and is one among Uniglobe’s largest affiliates sharing global accounts with its network partners across five continents.  The corporate has its headquarters in Brighton, Sussex and in addition has an office in Westminster, London, they employ over 30 members of staff.

    Uniglobe Preferred Travel’s managing director, John Burroughes said: “We are delighted to join the GTMC and look ahead to sharing best practice with one of the best within the business.  We’re wanting to make a favorable contribution to the recognised voice of our industry.”

    GTMC chief executive Paul Wait said:  “We warmly welcome Uniglobe Preferred Travel to the GTMC.  Within the history of the GTMC it’s unprecedented to have three new members in a single month and we’re now at a record variety of members with the count being thirty-nine. The GTMC membership truly represents the voice of commercial travel and travellers within the UK. The industry faces its next phase of change and challenge and the GTMC is easily placed with its increasing membership to shape the long run and certainly contribute toward UK PLC.”

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  • Malta Tourism Authority announces superyachts seminar

    The Malta Tourism Authority has announced it’ll host a seminar entitled ‘Malta: a greater Destination for Superyachts!’ on Wednesday September 11th on the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Valletta.

    It would be the third within the biannual Malta Superyacht seminar series, devoted to the yachting industry.

    The event is organised by the publishers of ‘Yachting in Malta’ Wilfred Sultana & Associates.

    The content discussed will relate to superyachts in most cases and the Malta yachting industry.

    It will once more have the endorsement and cooperation of the International Superyacht Society, who is not going to only provide speakers for the day but give Malta’s local yachting activity global exposure through their esteemed marketing network.

    Chris Cardona, minister for the economy, investment and small business, accountable for maritime affairs would be the main speaker on the September Seminar 2013.

    A programme highlighting the subjects to be presented and the respective speakers is to be announced shortly.

    A new concept on this year’s seminar can be a 30-minute open discussion by a panel of 3 experts who may have the chance to provide their topic related points immediately following quite a few presentations by guest speakers.

    The main sponsors of this third Yachting in Malta Seminar are Kirton & Co, Medcomms, Melita Marine Group, Palumbo Malta Superyachts, S&D Yachts, the International Yachting Management, Professional Yachting Association, The Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association, Transport Malta and the Grand Hotel Excelsior.

    Malta is the most effective yachting destination with its unrivalled geographical position, inside the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.

    Boasting one of the crucial largest natural harbours on this planet and state-of-the-art marinas no wonder it’s a natural choice for yachtsmen world wide.

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  • News: Vietnam Airlines expands services from London Gatwick

    Vietnam Airlines has announced will probably be extending its services from Gatwick Airport.

    During the summer, Vietnam’s flagship carrier will add a fifth weekly service from Gatwick, increasing its Ho Chi Minh City route from two to 3 flights every week. The airline may also continue to serve Hanoi twice per week.

    The announcement comes because the UK and Vietnam celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries. Throughout 2013, a programme of cultural, educational and innovation exchanges and events will mark the milestone year.

    Relations have grown rapidly between the united kingdom and Vietnam, with the 2 countries signing a Strategic Partnership Agreement in 2010 to assist boost bilateral trade, economic ties and investment. The ensuing year, Vietnam Airlines announced it had chosen Gatwick as its exclusive partner within the UK, launching the country’s first nonstop flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in winter 2011.

    Vietnam is without doubt one of the ultimate destinations within the Asia-Pacific region with around 100,000 UK holidaymakers travelling to the rustic every year. Vietnam is usually a key emerging marketplace for business. Designated one of several UK Trade and Investment’s ‘High Growth Markets’, bilateral trade increased by over 26% in 2011, with UK exports of products and services to Vietnam reaching £520m.*

    Alongside its expanded links to Vietnam, Gatwick already serves the important thing emerging markets of China, Russia and Turkey. Additionally, the UK’s first direct path to Indonesia – South East Asia’s largest economy – will launch from Gatwick later this year, serving Jakarta six times every week.

    Matt Wood, Head of Airline Relations, said: “We are delighted that Vietnam Airlines has decided to expand its services from London Gatwick in the course of the summer months, ensuring that both business and leisure passengers now have much more collection of when to fly to this fantastic destination.

    “Air links to high-growth markets which includes Vietnam are essential in ensuring that the united kingdom can compete and reap the benefits of the numerous trade opportunities available with key emerging markets. Gatwick continues to illustrate that it could possibly open up these links but additionally, by working closely with our airlines, lead them to successful.”

    David Cook, Sales Manager UK, Vietnam Airlines, said: “Following our successful launch of the primary ever nonstop services from the united kingdom to Vietnam, UK arrivals into Vietnam rose by over 40 per cent year on year. We’re very encouraged by the positive results to date, and are actually trialling additional frequency in the summertime months to gauge market response, so that it will possible future expansion into 2014.”

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  • Four Points by Sheraton set to debut in Saudi Arabia

    The Four Points by Sheraton brand is ready to make its debut inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the hot Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia.

    Owned by Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al Jedaie Group and Al Hokair Group, the hotel is conveniently located 20 minutes from Riyadh’s business district and 45 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport, making it an excellent choice for today’s business traveller.
     
    “We are delighted to partner with Khaldia Towers Company as we mark the entry of the Four Points by Sheraton brand into Saudi Arabia,” said Roeland Vos, president, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East.

    “This project further underlines our commitment to continued expansion in Saudi Arabia, an immense business and outbound travel destination.”

    Starwood’s Four Points by Sheraton brand’s ‘best for business’ approach provides travellers with everything that matters one of the most with stylish design and an uncomplicated friendly option to hospitality and repair – all at a terrific value.

    Othman Abahussain, general manager, Khaldia Towers Company, continued: “We are enthusiastic about the hole of the Four Points by Sheraton Khaldia in partnership with Starwood.

    “Four Points by Sheraton is an outstanding brand and we believe Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia would be the ideal destination for business travellers in Riyadh.”

    Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia will feature 376 guest rooms including 138 suites, all fitted with the brand’s signature Four Comfort Bed and modern bathrooms with a separate walk-in shower.

    The suites are equipped with more room, including a big sitting area and separate kitchenette. For guests who wish to relax and refresh, the hotel will feature an absolutely- equipped fitness centre and spa, both available later this year.

    Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia currently operates two convenient dining venues, including Al Nakheel, the hotels all-day dining restaurant serving international cuisine and Khaldia Lounge, offering refreshments and snacks within the lobby area.

    Early 2014, the hotel will open Panorama in order to serve the best local flavours and offer spectacular views over Riyadh from the 26th floor.

    The hotel features all the brand’s defining elements, including free Wi-Fi in all public areas, reflecting the brand’s promise and insight into the purposes of today’s traveller.

    To cater to business travellers, Four Points by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia also offers ultra-modern meeting and event space, including 18 purpose-built meeting rooms.

  • News: Alta Vista Suites, a brand spanking new hotel on Santorini

    Alta Vista suites (altavistasuites.com), the beautiful new addition to Santorini’s hotel scene, opens its doors on 1st May.

    The exclusive three suite property is the newest within the Aqua Vista portfolio (www.aquavistahotels.com), a group of remarkable accommodations in great locations across Santorini and Crete.

    Perched high at the cliffs of Imerovigli, 3km from the island’s capital Fira, the hotel has glorious views of the Aegean and the volcano and belongs to Greek pop star and one time Eurovision song contest entrant Michalis Hatzigiannis.

    The styling and layout are strongly focused towards romance and Alta Vista is predicted to prove highly regarded with honeymooners. The 3 suites, Passion, Senses and Love, each sit on their lonesome level, giving guests complete privacy and seclusion. They’re individually designed and furnished in an easy, elegant, Cycladic style and decorated with contemporary artefacts by prominent designers including Jaime Hayon and Patricia Urquiola. All have expansive outdoor space with views out over the Caldera and there’s also a phenomenal pool and cave style eating area.

    Continuing the romance theme, Alta Vista’s 200sq metre patio is an excellent spot for a marriage ceremony and reception, allowing couples to tie the knot in spectacular style. It will possibly host as much as 50 guests and is an incredibly rare space inside the often cramped and impossibly steep caldera cliff edge.

    Alta Vista’s location at one end of Imerovigli means at night there’s also a superb illuminated view of the village along the cliff edge.

    Room rates start at 180 euros per night including champagne breakfast.

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