City.mobi News
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie bring a touch of Hollywood to 45 Park Lane
Even making a discreet exit through a side entrance, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie caused a stir earlier when sneaking out for dinner from the 45 Park Lane hotel in London. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to London.
Abu Dhabi offers boost to MICE tourism with new licensing scheme
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has put the licence procedure for all exhibitions and conferences held in the emirate online and will roll the system out at an industry stakeholder meeting next week. It is just the latest development from ADTA, which was recognised as the World’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards in 2010.
New holiday ideas in Australia as Hilton Surfers Paradise opens for business
The landmark AUD$700 million Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland’s Gold Coast has officially opened its doors, making it the newest leisure property for Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Australia. The property also becomes the first Hilton hotel in the country to offer a combination of guest rooms and holiday residences.
Royal wedding dress breaks Buckingham Palace records
Records have been tumbling at Buckingham Palace as the wedding dress warn by Catherine Middleton during her wedding to Prince William continues to wow the crowds. The dress warn by the new Duchess of Cambridge has been on display since July 23rd, with more than 355,000 people have visited so far.
Bidders line up for Spanish airports
Six potential bidders have emerged for Barajas Airport in Madrid and El Prat Airport in Barcelona as the Spanish government moves ahead with the sale of both properties. Officials at the public works ministry hope the sales will generate €5.3 billion as part of wider austerity measures in the Iberian destination.
IndiGo Airline starts services to Dubai
Indigo Airlines has inaugurated its first international route, offering departures from the United Arab Emirates to Delhi. The second largest budget carrier on the sub-continent will fly to Dubai from September, with the first 25,000 passengers offered cut price fares
Rezidor unveils new ski holiday property in Norway
The Rezidor Hotel Group has unveiled plans for the Park Inn Trysil Mountain Resort in Norway. Also in Norway today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Oslo.
International Travel & Destination Expo set to explore social networks in travel
Croatia is about to get its first tourism fare connecting tourist trends and social networks. The International Travel and Destination Expo (ITDE) will take place in the five star Le Meridien Lav hotel in Podstrana on the outskirts of the Adriatic port of Split from November 24th to 27th. Also in Europe today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Split.
Travelzoo opens Austin office
Travelzoo, a global Internet media company, has announced it has opened an office in Austin, Texas. Also in the Untied States today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Austin.
Singapore Cruise Centre named Platinum Sponsor of Cruise Shipping Asia 2011
UBM Live and UBM Asia have named Singapore Cruise Centre Private Ltd. the exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Cruise Shipping Asia event scheduled Nov. 16-18, 2011, in Singapore. Cruise Shipping Asia 2011 is a tradeshow and conference focusing on the Asia Pacific cruise market.
Qatar Airways launches daily flights to Kolkata, India
Qatar Airways has broadened its network in India with the launch of daily non-stop passenger service from Doha, Qatar, to Kolkata, India. Also in the Middle East today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Doha.
Captain Cook Cruises sold to SeaLink
Iconic Sydney-based family owned tourism business Captain Cook Cruises is being sold to Adelaide-based national tourism and transport operator SeaLink Travel Group. Also in Australia today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Sydney.