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  • Spain enjoyed largest growth sales up 75% year on year

    Tourism New Zealand says UK visitor numbers in thefirst half 2013 were up 3.3% compared with the identical time last year. Globally, there was a robust increase in international visitor arrivals, setting a superb base for the winter season.

    “When we glance on the first six months of the year we see a sturdy picture for arrivals -with total arrivals up 5.8 per cent against the similar period last year and holiday arrivals up 10.0 per cent,’ says Justin Watson, Tourism New Zealand’s acting Chief Executive.

    “This puts the industry in an excellent good place prior to the 2013 ski season which has already seen an excellent start – with record levels of snow to all ski-fields and Australian arrivals up 17.0 per cent for the month. We anticipate seeing further growth over the arrival months.”

    For the primary six months of the year holiday arrivals are up across Tourism New Zealand’s top six markets: Australia 6.0%, China 30.9%, US 20.7%, UK 3.3%, Japan 7.8%, Germany 2.9%.

    “It is encouraging to peer this growth from our traditional long-haul markets after what was a tough few years for the industry.

    The US has become the third-largest source of holiday makers to New Zealand.

    “The underlying growth from the long-haul markets further supports the positive impact seen from the investment in marketing New Zealand’s association with the Hobbit trilogy.

    “Our 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand campaign continues to reach its objectives – providing the extra motivation and reason to transform interest in a vacation to New Zealand into a real booking.”

    Figures also just released report overall international arrivals up 5.6 per cent for June 2013. Total arrivals were unchanged year-on-year, because of 2012 being boosted by the Rugby World Cup, but up 5.0 per cent in comparison with year ending June 2011.

  • UAE escapes Middle East tourism slump

    International arrivals to the UAE increased healthily in 2012, reaching an estimated 11 million tourists, delegates heard today on the latest WTM Vision Conference – Dubai held at Arabian Travel Market.

    Overall performance of inbound trips to the center East region were down five per cent last year mainly because of the decline of arrivals to these countries hit by the Arab Spring, which occurred in 2011 effecting countries together with Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Syria.

    However the UAE witnessed a considerable increase with an estimated 11 million tourist arrivals visiting the Emirates; over eight million visiting Dubai, two million to Abu Dhabi and the remaining to the alternative five emirates.

    All states continuing to expose the right hotel occupancy rates due their strong leisure appeal and robust MICE sector.

    Of the 11 million arrivals to the UAE, neighbouring country Saudi Arabia made up the highest source marketplace for inbound tourism, with 1,500,000 tourists coming from Saudi Arabia alone.

    Visitor numbers from the most important Arab state to the UAE are predicated to double over the subsequent five years to greater than 3,000,000 arrivals.

    Speaking on the WTM Vision Conference – Dubai, Euromonitor International senior research analyst Sana Toukan explained that the UAE offers a culturally similar but more relaxed tourist destination for Saudis and is especially popular amongst the growing young population.

    Toukan explained: “The UAE promotes itself as a luxury shoppers’ paradise, with elaborate destination malls, shopping festivals, no sales tax and lower prices than in lots of surrounding countries.

    “Luxury brands are a big focus for incoming tourists from everywhere in the globe.”

    Another Middle Eastern country to prosper for the reason that 2011 Arab Spring was Egypt, recording a robust 18 per cent growth in 2012, although arrival numbers are still faraway from the 14 million recorded in 2010.

    Also, as highlighted on the earth Travel Market 2012 Industry Report, Libya has vast tourism potential with its long Mediterranean coast and Roman antiquities, nevertheless it has yet to realize much progress for the reason that revolution finished in 2011.

    Reed Travel Exhibitions director World Travel Market Simon Press said: “It is superb to listen to that recovery was seen in quite a few Middle Eastern and North African countries equivalent to the UAE, Egypt and Tunisia.

    “However the risk still remains with the unrest and on-going violence in Syria which might affect neighbouring countries.

    “The content delegates have heard today confirms the growing importance of the center Eastern market, particularly the UAE, taking into account the pressures and conflicts that countries have witnessed over the past few years. 

    “I’m sure the research revealed to delegates at WTM Vision Conference – Dubai will enable them to get a head start in their competitors in maximising their future potential.”

  • News: Accor plans three new hotels in Myanmar

    Accor is developing three newly built hotels in Myanmar – an MGallery hotel in Naypyidaw, Novotel Yangon Max, and Novotel Mandalay Mingalar – representing the group’s 18th market within the region.

    “We are excited to announce the signing of 3 new hotels in Myanmar – the primary of with the intention to open this year – marking Accor’s return to Myanmar,” says Michael Issenberg, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer for Accor Asia-Pacific.

    “Southeast Asia has long been a spotlight marketplace for Accor, and because the country’s tourism industry develops, we see significant growth potential for international hotel operators with long-term experience within the region. These three developments represent another step towards our goal of operating 700 hotels in Asia-Pacific by 2015.”

    “With Myanmar expecting a powerful increase in international arrivals this year, we glance forward to being part of the event of the country’s tourism infrastructure,” says Robert Murray, Chief Operating Officer, Accor South East and North East Asia. “We expect business and leisure travellers alike will feel welcome at our iconic MGallery and Novotel branded hotels. True to our motto ‘Open New Frontiers in Hospitality’, our intention is to steer the manner and accelerate the company’s expansion into this dynamic market.”

    The upscale MGallery hotel within the heart of Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s capital city, stands out as the city’s first international brand hotel.  The valuables will welcome guests with 168 rooms, 1 meeting hall, 4 meeting rooms, a cigar bar and two dining outlets, including an Italian restaurant. The newly-built property, expected to open this year, can be located an insignificant 15 minutes’ drive from the town Hall, Water Park and Gem Museum, and 20 minutes from Naypyidaw International Airport.

    In Yangon, the country’s former capital and a vital economic centre for trade and tourism, Novotel Yangon Max might be completed by the top of 2013. This newly built 366-room hotel will provide international-standard quality and services that promise true relaxation and luxury, with 3 restaurants – including a rooftop French restaurant – a bar, a 1,000 square meter banquet room, 8 meeting rooms, a swimming pool and wellness centre. The hotel is within walking distance of Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Inya Lake, Junction Square Shopping Centre, and a 20-minute drive from Yangon International Airport.

    Novotel Mandalay Mingalar, a newly-built hotel scheduled to open in in 2015, can have 280 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a ballroom, 4 meeting rooms, a swimming pool, and wellness centre. Situated in a chief location, the hotel is near the Maha Muni Pagoda, Mandalay Palace, Shwenandaw Monastery, Mandalay Hill, and a 40-minute drive from Mandalay International Airport. Mandalay is found 716 km north of Yangon at the east bank of the Irrawaddy River and is the second one-largest city in Myanmar.

  • Luxury Travel Vietnam introduces its tours in Latin America

    Vietnam is a brand new holiday destination for Latin America holidaymakers. Now, Asia’s most innovative luxury travel and tour company brings Vietnam high-end tourism products toward travel agents in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

    Hanoi-based Luxury Travel Ltd. www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ] has announced joint efforts with a Uruguayan premium tour operator, Lameco Viajes, in an effort to promote luxury travel products at WTM Latin America www.wtmlatinamerica.com in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from April 23 to twenty-five, 2013. The luxurious Travel Ltd. and Lameco Viajes booth can be located at stand M13.

    World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry, is a three-day, must-attend business-to-business (B2B) event which brings the arena to Latin America and promotes Latin America to the realm.

    To be staged annually within the economic powerhouse of Sao Paulo, World Travel Market Latin America is the development where Latin American travel companies will negotiate and conclude major deals, highlighting the area’s importance within the global travel and tourism industry.

    Vietnam has launched a brand new campaign to draw tourists from everywhere under the slogan of “Timeless charm.” Tourists want to experience Vietnam’s defining characteristics: thrills, nature, heritage, festivals, pristine beauty, enjoyment, scenery, and essence.

    Vietnam now has world-class hotels and resorts, beaches, and cuisine, as well as its natural beauty, rich history, and conventional culture. Travelers from Latin America traveling to Vietnam seek a more authentic experience and seek to have a deeper understanding of the country’s culture, food, history, and way of life. The rustic receives 6.8 million international arrivals in 2012, and the variety of travelers from Latin American has increased annually over the past 3 years.

    While India and Thailand are geared more toward mass market tourism, Vietnam is a destination it really is attractive to a more selective class of travelers. Vietnam is becoming an increasing number of recognized as a secure and favored destination for top-end tourists from long-haul destinations.

    Latin America is in a powerful financial position at the present and Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd., stressed the significance of diversifying markets by participating within the Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets, which supply a perfect platform for the newest contemporary trends and the facility to speak and establish business partnerships with experts and tourism companies.

    “With our marketing efforts and commitments with our local representative and tour operator, Lameco, in Uruguay [ www.lameco.com.uy/ ], we are going to attract more long-haul travelers who would like to experience Vietnam standard and comfort. We’re amongst the pioneers in Latin America. We select our top ten once-in-a-life-time trips in Vietnam and Indochina, highlighting 4- and 5-star hotels to sell wholesale to travel agents across Latin America,” said Pham Ha.

  • Forecast Revisit for the worldwide Travel and Tourism Industry

    Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Forecast Revisit for the worldwide Travel and Tourism Industry” report back to their offering.

    The travel industry confirmed its vitality in 2012, recording 4% growth in the case of international arrivals. Growth is anticipated to continue within the next five years and beyond, driven by the growing like to explore the realm among consumers around the globe, in addition to by the upward push of the center and affluent classes within the emerging economies. The fastest growing categories include online travel, low price carriers, medical tourism, shopping tourism, rail transport and personal accommodation.

    Euromonitor International’s Forecast Revisit for the worldwide Travel and Tourism Industry global briefing offers an insight into to the scale and shape of the Travel and Tourism market, highlights buzz topics, emerging geographies, categories and trends in addition to pressing industry issues. It identifies the leading companies and types, offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market from innovation, pricing, channel distribution to economic/lifestyle influences. Forecasts illustrate how the market is decided to modify and descriptions the factors for achievement.