World Travel Awards News
Phallop Thaiarry, Chairman, Avis Thailand
Phallop Thaiarry, Chairman, Avis Thailand, Asia’s Leading Car Hire
Raju Mansukhani, Country Manager - Air India, Thailand
Raju Mansukhani, Country Manager - Air India, Thailand
Saman Sarathchandra, General Manager, Sedona Hotel Yangon
Saman Sarathchandra, General Manager, Sedona Hotel Yangon
Thomas Schmelter, Regional General Manager, IHG, Vietnam
Thomas Schmelter, Regional General Manager, IHG, Vietnam
Torsten Richter, General Manager, Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort
Torsten Richter, General Manager, Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort
Etihad welcomes airborne internet revolution
Etihad Airways has confirmed it will provide onboard wireless internet on selected routes to Europe before the end of the year. Speaking today at the World Broadband Forum in Paris, Etihad chief executive James Hogan said: “I can tell you that Etihad will have two aircraft with operational onboard internet by December this year, and five aircraft by March, 2012.”
Sharp rise in Asia Pacific tourist visitor numbers
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has reported international visitor arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations for July 2011 show a year-on-year increase of seven per cent. PATA’s Strategic Intelligence Centre notes the growth rate has become more stable following the global economic recovery phase, which started in early 2010 and peaked in June of that year.
Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronic City scoops top WTA award
Crowne Plaza Bengaluru Electronic City has been awarded with the coveted title of ‘India’s Leading New Business Hotel’ at the World Travel Awards 2011 - the most prestigious awards ceremony in the global travel and tourism industry. Operated by InterContinental Hotels, the property walked away with the honour at the Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted in Bangkok earlier.
Nicholas Seaver, CEO, Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club
Nicholas Seaver, CEO, Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club, Phuket
Thailand golf tourism heads towards $US2 Billion
Led by growth from Australia and Europe, the value of foreign golf tourism to Thailand may reach $US2 billion in 2012 for the first time. The strength of Thai golf tourism will be acknowledged later at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony.
Shamwari hosts tourism summit in Johannesburg to boost African travel
The Shamwari Group and Inspirational Places have hosted an exclusive mini-indaba in Johannesburg, bringing key tourism partners together to boost trade in the region. In conjunction with Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, the organisations offered a platform for owners of boutique hotels and lodges to present their unique establishments to a select group of travel trade and media looking for new and exciting establishments within South Africa and abroad.
Abu Dhabi remains on target for two million visitors in 2011
The number of guests staying in Abu Dhabi’s hotels and hotel apartments dipped five per cent during August when compared to last year, according to figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority. However, the number of guest nights increased 14 per cent, with the destination on course to reach its stretch target of two million hotel guests in 2011.