New Introductions for Swiss Travel in 2015 – Aruna Rathod The popular all-in-one ticket called the Swiss Pass will be marketed as the Swiss Travel Pass from Jan 1, 2015. However, the scope of services remains unchanged ranging from unlimited travel by rail, road and waterway, and a 50 per
Enjoy an Extra Day at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is delighted to introduce ‘Legends of The Orient’, an exclusive offer that gives discerning travellers an extra day to explore the legendary landmarks of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Guests booking a two-night stay at Bangkok’s celebrated
Venue sponsor Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit played host to over 100 delegates Over 100 top-tier buyers, travel managers, leading hoteliers, media and partners congregated at the preview reception of Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit this evening, in anticipation of the latest happenings for the upcoming IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2014. Speakers
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express® Istanbul – Halkali. The hotel, due to open in 2014, will be the first internationally branded limited service hotel near Istanbul International Airport. The 110-room hotel will operate under a franchise
The second edition of Borneo World Music Expo will be held from June 16-18, 2014 at the Hilton Hotel in Kuching, Sarawak. Borneo World Music Expo will feature conferences, workshops, meetings, a trade fair and music showcases. The Expo is open to all delegates who have registered whilst the public
Bangkok has been declared the world’s “Foodiest City” and two of its prominent restaurants have been recognised for their signature dishes, according to the “Tastiest Fast Feasts” Awards recently conferred by the British culinary website Chowzter. The Awards, which aim to uncover the most delicious fast food served by locally
Total export earnings generated by international tourism in 2013 reached US$ 1.4 trillion. Receipts earned by destinations from international visitors grew by 5 per cent to reach US$ 1159 billion, while an additional US$ 218 billion was earned by international passenger transport. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, receipts in destinations
Completing five successful years as one of the best hotels in the city, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is pleased to announce the addition of 17 spacious and luxurious suites and five additional rooms to its inventory, bringing the total room count to 120. Located in the modernist building adjacent to the
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the sale of the 383 room InterContinental San Francisco Mark Hopkins (the “Hotel”) to a joint venture between affiliates of Woodridge Capital Partners (“Woodridge”) and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (“Oaktree”) for $120m gross cash proceeds. IHG will
An intense winter storm has affected the U.S. north-east after creating chaos in the south. More than half a million homes and businesses faced power problem and thousands of flights were cancelled. Twenty two states from Texas to Maine have been affected with report of death of 12 people. The