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Philippines toward tourism economy after 2012 typhoon

Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s premier travel and tourism exhibition, has named the Philippines as the recipient of the New Frontiers Award 2013 during a special seminar event held on the second day of the show.

Heinemann Duty Free and Fraport go mobile as virtual shopping comes to Frankfurt Airport

In close cooperation with Fraport AG, Heinemann Duty Free has unveiled a “QR code wall” at Frankfurt Airport – and the new service confirms the company as a pioneer of the Duty Free market. From now on, passengers passing Schengen gate B5-9 will be able to buy Duty Free goods simply by pointing their smartphones at a billboard featuring virtual products

UNWTO & ATM Ministerial Forumas meeting emphasizes need for aviation and tourism sector synergy

More than 25 ministers took part in the second annual UNWTO&Ministerial Forum at the Arabian Travel Market with delegates sharing their views on how to work together towards long-term aviation and tourism sector growth.

Agoda.com shines a light on hotel deals for the Vivid Sydney Festival

Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is illuminating great deals on hotels in Sydney, Australia for the annual Vivid Sydney Light, Music&Idea Festival, which takes place this year from May 24 – June 10.

SATTE plans launching new segments at 2014 edition

To cater to the ever evolving travel and tourism industry SATTE 2014 might offer special exhibit zones focusing on travel technology and MICE

Green Globe expands to Russia, Poland and Ukraine

Appointing Ms. Anula Galewska as their first accredited auditor and consultant for Russia, Poland and the Ukraine, Green Globe Certification will begin to expand their services in those countries. Ms. Galewska has been working with small- and medium-sized travel companies, successfully implementing sustainability policies, and brings a wide knowledge and understanding of the Central Eastern European and CIS Markets.

UNWTO and French government meet to discuss sustainable island tourism development

— At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) was held in Dubai, at the Ministerial Forum of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Director of Ile de la Reunion Tourisme (IRT), Mr. Pascal Viroleau, met with Mr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of the UNWTO

Over 1,000 aviation industry decision makers to meet in Hungary

Routes Europe, now in its 8th year, will welcome a record number of attendees when the 2013 event opens in Budapest in four days time.

Kenya Tourism Board and Kenya Airways sign partnership deal

Two leading stakeholders in Kenya’s tourism industry, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) and national airline Kenya Airways (KQ), have yesterday put pen to paper to sign a one-year partnership agreement, aimed to jointly promote the country’s tourism attractions.

Starwood unveils Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and PT Tiara Raya Bali International today announced the debut of Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, the latest newly built Le Méridien resort to open during a year of substantial growth for the Paris-born brand.