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Global hotel chain eyes Euro expansion

16 Mar 2010 at 13:08 — by Tom Otley in Accommodation | NEWS ITEM

The news that Marriott Hotels International plans to double the number of its hotels in Europe in the next five years represents a remarkably ambitious programme of expansion.

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Hotelier of the week: Brett Butcher

09 Mar 2010 at 10:22 — by Tom Otley in Accommodation | NEWS ITEM

Brett Butcher is CEO of Langham Hotels International which has properties under the Langham and Eaton brands.

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Feature: United boss slams airline economic model

18 Feb 2010 at 11:06 — by Tom Otley in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

United Airlines Chairman and CEO Glen Tilton has delivered a sober but damning verdict on the airline business.

Ebookers introduces dedicated mobile website for planning travel

02 Feb 2010 at 10:12 in Technology | PRESS RELEASE

Easy travel planning on the move is the latest innovation from ebookers.com

The Guild of Travel and Tourism to Open First International Chapter (press release)

27 Nov 2009 at 16:13 in Air Travel, Accommodation, Travel Management, Technology, Ground Transport, MICE | PRESS RELEASE

The Guild of Travel and Tourism, Britain's prestigious membership organisation for companies and individuals in the travel industry, yesterday announced the establishment of its first International Chapter in Hong Kong in March, 2010.

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FEATURE: The Rise of Oman Air (November 23 2009)

23 Nov 2009 at 09:03 — by Tom Otley in Air Travel, Accommodation, Travel Management, Technology, Ground Transport, MICE | NEWS ITEM

Peter Hill, ceo of Oman Air, talks about how his carrier has expanded rapidly despite aviation suffering a deep downturn in demand.

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BA launches LCY-JFK flights

29 Sep 2009 at 15:04 — by Tom Otley in Air Travel | NEWS ITEM

‘All-business' service takes off

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Hotelier of the Week: Vella Ramasawmy (Aug 2)

02 Aug 2009 at 10:21 — by Tom Otley in Accommodation | NEWS ITEM

Vella Ramasawmy is general manager of the newly opened Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, Delhi (NCR). Located a short drive from Indira Ghandi International Airport, the hotel has 320 rooms and suites and 90 one-, two- and three-bedroom residences, a 20,000 sq ft spa and 27,000 sq ft of function space as well as several restaurants and large outdoor heated pool

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FEATURE: Chiltern Railways: A rural ride to Birmingham

09 Jul 2009 at 16:45 — by Tom Otley in Travel Management, Ground Transport | NEWS ITEM

As more business travellers switch to rail, some of the smaller UK train operators are looking to see how they can attract the corporate market. Adrian Shooter, chairman of Chiltern Railways, tells ABTN about his plans

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Hotelier of the Week: Priya Paul (June 22)

19 Jun 2009 at 14:55 — by Tom Otley in Air Travel, Accommodation, Travel Management, Technology, Ground Transport, MICE | NEWS ITEM

Priya Paul, chair of The Park Hotels, India, talks about the growth of her design-led properties.

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