Dubai will host the Global Travel & Tourism Summit, taking place April 20-22, 2008, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. At the launch, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation and chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines, and Geoffrey Kent, chairman of WTTC and chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent, signed a partnership to guide the development of the summit, along with the Dubai government, the WTTC and the Jumeirah and Nakheel companies. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed welcomed the WTTC and its members to Dubai and expressed his vision for working together with international travel and tourism leaders to host the conference, which, he said, would be a forum to shape the future of the global industry. Nov 8, 2007The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau has announced a campaign asking locals to distribute their "talking story" messages through a partnership with TurnHere, an online video solutions platform. The initiative showcases seven GoHawaii videos featuring Hawaii's people sharing stories of the islands and the experiences that await visitors. TurnHere has built a YouTube channel for the videos, a GoHawaii travel blog and is loading the videos into all major search engines. Jay Talwar, senior vice president of marketing for the HCVB, notes that the organization has three legs to its marketing strategy: to sell the natural beauty of the islands, to promote the diversity of experiences on the islands and to showcase the aloha spirit of the people of Hawaii, including the islands' mix of cultures. Nov 7, 2007
Bombardier
Bombardier Transportation announced that its Chinese joint venture, Bombardier Sifang Power (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd. (BSP), has received an order for 40, 16-car, high-speed trainsets (640 cars) from the Chinese Ministry of Railways (MOR). The order is valued at approximately 1 billion euros ($1.5 billion US) with Bombardier's share valued at approximately 413 million euros ($596 million US). BSP is a joint venture between Bombardier Transportation, Power Corporation of Canada and China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Industry (Group) Corporation.
Bombardier Transportation announced it has received a contract to supply fleet operations services for the Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GO Transit) commuter rail system serving the city of Toronto and surrounding regions. The five-year contract, valued at an estimated 95 million euros ($140 million US, $130 million CDN), includes options for up to 15 additional years. Should GO Transit exercise all available options, the contract could reach an estimated value of 353 million euros ($519 million US, $483 million CDN).
Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains will introduce a mobile phone easy pay cashless option for customers using pay and display car parks at some of its West Coast stations. Trials have taken place for the new payment option at Rugby and Stafford stations and will operate at Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield, Runcorn, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston, Lancaster, Oxenholme, Penrith and Carlisle from December. A text message to the service provider detailing the car park identification code, vehicle registration number and the number of days required to park. However, each registration incurs a transaction cost of 30p to cover operating costs.using the web and receive receipts by text or printed statement. Virgin is looking into a partnership with National Car Parks with a view to improving car park management and service to customers. Nov 11, 2007
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a luxury resort and branded Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Marbella, Spain, slated to open in 2010. The company has now announced two hotels in Spain, and has a total of nine properties open or under development in Europe and North Africa. The Mandarin Oriental, Marbella will be located within a tranquil and protected environmental area with stunning views of the Mediterranean, the Rock of Gibraltar and the Moroccan coastline. The 153-room property is a short drive from the historic city center of Marbella and the stylish resort of Puerto Banus. The development will include 19 spacious villas and 61 residential apartments named the Residences at Mandarin Oriental, providing a unique opportunity for ownership along the Andalusian coast. Nov 9, 2007
Broadmoor
The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs has introduced a travel agent section on its web site, the first time the resort has dedicated part of the site to the agency community. Agents using the Broadmoor web site can find contact information, special agent rates and a new "Honored Agent" program. The travel agent section also has an enrollment area, a redemption area and a page that allows agents to send an amenity to their clients who stay at The Broadmoor. Nov 6, 2007
The Pierre
The Pierre, a landmark luxury hotel on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan next to Central Park, will undergo its second phase of renovations starting January 1, according to owner Taj Hotels. The second phase includes upgrades and renovations to all 200 guest rooms, as well as to the corridors, public areas, Cafe Pierre and the bar. All banquet spaces on the second floor will remain open and fully staffed during the project, though the hotel will cease taking guest reservations on December 30, with guest rooms and the restaurant closed as of noon on December 31. The hotel will fully reopen in early 2009 and will be taking reservations for the renovated accommodations in late 2008. Nov 6, 2007
Dominica's main tourist areas have not been damaged by tropical storm Noel, according to an announcement by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. All hotels are functioning as usual and no foreign tourists were affected. A meteorology report from the National Direction of Meteorology states that Noel had no impact in the provinces of La Romana, La Altagracia and Samana. The precipitation that these provinces experienced was normal, so they were not considered a part of the flood alert area. Nov 5, 2007
Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency Monterey in northern California will soon reach another milestone in an extensive $45 million, three-phase transformation. The renovation began last year with the complete redesign of the lobby, lounge and restaurant. It currently encompasses the makeover of all guest rooms and suites and the hotel projects January 8, 2008, as the date when only renovated rooms will be available to guests. By the end of May 2008, the renovations to all 575 guest rooms, including 32 suites, will be finished. Guest room furnishings include Hyatt's signature Grand Beds, 32-inch plasma high-definition TVs with On-Command video system and Internet capability, alarm clocks with iPod docks, cordless phones, and wireless Internet access. Each guest room will have a work area and coffee makers with complimentary Starbucks coffee. Nov 5, 2007
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