In winter 2012 and spring 2013 two Holland America Line ships ms Oosterdam and ms Volendam will sail a series of Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises.

Etihad Airways is planning to launch flights to Tripoli. The Libyan capital will become the fifth North African destination for the carrier.

Rocco Forte Hotels is planning to open its first hotel in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi on November 7th.
Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, the 281 room hotel, designed by Olga Polizzi, blends European and Middle Eastern styles.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker has reinforced the strategic importance of the Qatars ongoing expansion in Scandinavia following its latest route launch to Oslo.

Prices in most geographic areas and travel categories including air, hotel, rail, car rental and meetings and events are expected to rise next year according to Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT).

United Arab Emirates flag-carrier Etihad Airways has signed a new code-share agreement with TAP Portugal, illustrating its ambitious growth plans in Europe

The Seychelles delegation left the World Routes 2011 Conference in Berlin satisfied that it was worth the time and effort to be present. This was the sentiment echoed by the delegation from the tropical islands of the Seychelles who were attending World Routes for the first time

The over 1,000 representatives from UNWTOs Members States and Affiliate Members attending the 19th session of the UNWTO General Assembly have unanimously adopted proposed reforms in the organization, allowing it to become more responsive, efficient, and relevant in the face of current and future challenges (Gyeongju, Republic of Korea,October 10-13, 2011).

World Travel Market (WTM) 2011, the leading global event for the travel industry, is set to be the catalyst for even more travel industry business deals than ever before, revealed a poll of Meridian Club members WTMs business club for senior travel industry buyers.

Meeting destination Germany holds an excellent position in the international market: in the country rankings of the International Congress&Convention Association (ICCA), the country is number two worldwide, behind the United States.