Archive for November, 2005

Legendary Jazz Icon Dave Brubeck Celebrates 85th Birthday on Queen Mary 2

Legendary jazz musician Dave Brubeck celebrated his 85th birthday aboard a recent Queen Mary 2 transatlantic crossing to England. With more than 50 years of award-winning albums to his credit, Brubeck is not one to slow down, but enjoyed the leisurely six-day respite from his back-to-back American-European concert schedule.

November 28, 2005   Posted in: Cruise Ships

Phoenix Woos Big Ben

Phoenix tourism officials traveled to London last week for the World Travel Market to promote the destination’s resorts, golf, spa, and culture.

November 28, 2005   Posted in: United States SouthWest

Recovery Efforts In Cozumel, Mexico Quickly Progressing

Cozumel tourism officials are pleased with the progress the island has made post-hurricane Wilma and report that visitors are returning and restoration efforts are moving faster than expected.

November 28, 2005   Posted in: Mexico

Kingfisher Airlines offered The ”Power Flyer Offer”

By M.M.Khanna, Travel Journalist C/O Services India PR Company, Chandigarh, India Kingfisher Airlines India’s fastest growing airline had introduced a powerful offer for frequent air travelers, naming The “Power Flyer Offer.” Continuing the trend of innovation after capturing 6% market share in just 6 months of operations, Kingfisher Airlines launched yet another ‘powerful ’ initiative.

November 25, 2005   Posted in: Airlines & Railways

Emirates orders $9.7b aircraft

Daily Independent Emirates Airline has announced firm orders for 42 Boeing 777 aircraft, to be powered by GE90 jet engines, in a deal worth $9.7 billion at list prices.

November 25, 2005   Posted in: Africa

Japan Selling Well

2005 was a great year for many tour operators to Japan. The first year of Japan tours for Thomas Cook Signatures has been a great success. Thomas Cook Signature’s Product Development and Contracting Manager, Colin Chapman commented, “We are delighted that our two new Japan tours have had such a successful first year. Japan is [...]

November 25, 2005   Posted in: Japan

Hong Kong Disneyland Reaches 100 Day Milestone

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, the first-of-its-kind family resort destination in China, today marked 100 days of bringing Disney magic to the world’s largest audience by acknowledging the many milestones that have led to the successful opening of the park. Welcoming visitors from all over the world, the new resort has already had a profound positive [...]

November 25, 2005   Posted in: Hong Kong

U.K. Travel Trends – International Passenger Survey 2004

NATIONAL STATISTICS News Release (ips) issued by the Government News Network  on 24 November 2005 Coverage United Kingdom Theme Transport Travel and Tourism

November 25, 2005   Posted in: England

An Analysis of the Asia Pacific Airline Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Airline Investor Monthly to their offering. Airline Investor Monthly provides insight and analysis of the finances of Asia Pacific airlines. It is written by one of the region’s pre-eminent airline analysts, Timothy Ross.

November 25, 2005   Posted in: Africa

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Completes Acquisition of the Le Meridien Brand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it has acquired the Le Meridien brand and the related management and franchise business for the portfolio of 130 hotels and resorts globally for approximately $225 million, roughly equal to the amount of Starwood’s current investment, including accrued interest, in the debt of Le [...]

November 25, 2005   Posted in: Hotels General News