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24 Jun, 2015

Myanmar National Airlines Gets First B-737 to expand Asian routes, effective August

YANGON, Myanmar – 15 June 2015 – (MNA media release) – Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) has unveiled the first in a series of Boeing Next-Generation 737s that will be joining its fleet. The new fleet will link MNA’s 26 domestic destinations with an expanded international network starting with the launch of its Yangon-Singapore route this […]

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24 Jun, 2015

Hong Kong Jewellery Fair helps trade visitors save time, quickly find suppliers

HONG KONG, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The organizers of the June Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2015, UBM Asia, announced today the launch of its mobile TradeBoard, a free interactive service helping visitors to locate products and suppliers at the fair. The mobile TradeBoard has been created for specifically for visitors of the […]

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23 Jun, 2015

Tourism Australia – Etihad Airways seal A$30M marketing deal

Melbourne, Tourism Australia media release, 22 June 2015 – Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways have deepened their commercial partnership by signing a five-year, A$30 million marketing deal to promote Australia to leisure and business travellers in key overseas markets. The Memorandum of Understanding – signed on  22 June at the Australian Tourism Exchange in Melbourne – extends […]

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22 Jun, 2015

Airbus wins $57 billion of aircraft orders at Paris Air Show 2015

Paris, 22 June 2015, Airbus media release — During the 2015 Paris Air Show, Airbus won $57 billion worth of business for a total of 421 aircraft. The deals comprise firm orders for 124 aircraft worth $16.3 billion and commitments for 297 aircraft worth $40.7 billion. In the widebody market, Airbus kicked-off the show with […]

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22 Jun, 2015

All Silversea Cruises guests to get free WiFi, effective Jan 2016

HONG KONG – June 22, 2015 – Starting with voyages departing in January 2016, Silversea guests will enjoy the most comprehensive Wi-Fi package ever offered by an ultra-luxury cruise line: free Wi-Fi to all guests, throughout the ship, including all suites and public spaces, on all cruises, including expedition cruises. “For over 20 years, Silversea […]

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22 Jun, 2015

Chic new boutique hotel, akyra Manor Chiang Mai, offers launch rates

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND – Luxury akyra Manor Chiang Mai, a hip urban concept hotel and new style beacon in the northern capital’s art precinct and ‘coffee street’ Nimman Haemin, has announced a special introductory rate for its opening. From August 1 to October 31, 2015, the starting rate for a Deluxe Suite is only THB4,200++ […]

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20 Jun, 2015

SilverNeedle Hospitality revamps loyalty programme

Singapore, (SilverNeedle Hospitality media release) – SilverNeedle Select is a new eco-friendly frequent guest rewards programme that focuses on the professional and leisure lifestyles of business travellers. The programme, developed by SilverNeedle Hospitality, was launched on 1 June 2015 across all SilverNeedle Hotel Brands including SilverNeedle Collection, NEXT Hotels, Sage Hotels, Chifley Hotels, Country Comfort […]

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19 Jun, 2015

Caribbean to refresh its tourism product along “The Singapore Model”

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in partnership with the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association, will be hosting a four-day workshop showcasing Singapore’s model for tourism product development.  This workshop takes place from 13-16 July 2015 at the Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados, Barbados. The overall quality of the visitor experience is very much influenced by the […]

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19 Jun, 2015

Royal Phuket Marina to invest US$150 million in major expansion

Phuket, June 18, (Royal Phuket Marina media release) – The Royal Phuket Marina has announced a five-year five billion baht (approx. USD150 million) investment plan under the new campaign #DestinationRPM, which includes two hotels, a low-rise condominium development, a first-of-its kind water facility, marina expansion and the addition of a state-of-the-art RPM Children’s Zone, with […]

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19 Jun, 2015

Six Senses Samui reopens on July 1 with refreshed interiors

SAMUI, Thailand – June 18, 2015 (Six Senses media release) – After an extensive upgrade and revitalization of guest accommodations and public areas, Six Senses Samui reopens with refreshed interiors on July 1, 2015. The addition of floor to ceiling glass walls in the bathrooms make the accommodations feel brighter, airy and more spacious as […]

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17 Jun, 2015

10th Sanur Village Festival set for 26-30 August in Bali

DENPASAR, June 2015… Sanur Village Festival is a success as an independent tourism promotion effort that preserves and improves Sanur community ecology, economy, social cultural and creativity. Chairman of Yayasan Pembangunan Sanur (YPS) Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra claims the three parties that have worked closely together during the decade of festival are Sanur community, […]

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17 Jun, 2015

Thanyapura Sets US$10 Million Investment To Boost “Sports Hub Of Asia” Status

PHUKET, THAILAND – Asia’s leading world-class sports training and coaching facility, Thanyapura Phuket, is to invest an additional 300 million baht (about US$10 million) in an expansion plan that will significantly further strengthen its status as the leading “Sports Hub of Asia”. To be scaled over five years, the investment will see the spectacular 23-hectare […]

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16 Jun, 2015

Air Astana signs up for 7 A320/321neo aircraft to boost Asia, Europe routes

Paris (Air Astana media release) June 16, 2015 — Air Astana, the Kazakh flag carrier, signed a deal at the Paris Airshow today for seven Airbus A320neo family aircraft, comprising two A320neo, one A321neo and four A321neo Long range(LR). The new aircraft will be acquired on operating leases basis from Air Lease Corporation of Los Angeles, USA.  One A320neo is scheduled for delivery […]

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16 Jun, 2015

UFI seminar mulls the future role of exhibitions in the marketing mix

Paris/Istanbul – 16 June 2015: The UFI Open Seminar in Europe, which opened today, is bringing together industry leaders from across Europe and around the globe. Nearly 180 exhibition professionals from 34 countries have joined the three day seminar in Istanbul to discuss the future of exhibitions as media in the marketing mix. The Open […]

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16 Jun, 2015

Etihad Airways’ Nine-Point Proposal to Revamp Europe’s Aviation Policy

Abu Dhabi, 16 June 2015 (Etihad Airways media release) – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has urged the European Commission to embrace “bold, exciting and world-leading reforms” as part of the Strategic Aviation Package to overhaul Europe’s air transport industry. In a detailed submission to the Commission, the airline advocates […]

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16 Jun, 2015

Garuda Indonesia signs Letter of Intent for 30 A350 XWB Aircraft

Jakarta, (Airbus media release) June 16, 2015 – Garuda Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A350 XWB aircraft. Garuda Indonesia plans to use the A350 XWB to develop its medium and long haul network, with the aircraft offering the ability to fly non-stop from Jakarta or […]

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16 Jun, 2015

HK Int’l Airport and SITA to Trial “Beacons” for Better Passenger Experience

HONG KONG, 16 June 2015 (SITA media release) – Hong Kong International Airport is leading the way in Asia Pacific with trials of beacons to provide key information directly to passengers’ mobile devices, to further improve their journey through the airport. SITA Lab, the technology research team for global IT provider SITA, has installed more […]

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15 Jun, 2015

Manathai Hotels & Resorts expands global sales network with Australian office

BANGKOK, THAILAND: 15 June, 2015 – Leading independent boutique Thai hospitality brand, MANATHAI Hotels & Resorts, has opened an office in Australia as it eyes the country’s potential as a key feeder market into its burgeoning portfolio of hotels and resorts in Thailand. The Sydney based operation will be headed by Belinda Montgomery who has […]

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13 Jun, 2015

China UnionPay Chairman: Global Card issuance tops 5 billion

SHANGHAI, China, June 11, 2015 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The cumulative number of UnionPay cards issued globally has exceeded 5 billion and UnionPay has become Chinese residents’ preferred payment brand, Ge Huayong, Chairman of China UnionPay, said at the opening ceremony of 2015 Shanghai City Campaign in Milano on June 10. Ge said secure, convenient, preferential and innovative […]

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3 May, 2015

The Future of Mobility: Toyota Foundation Launches First Pilot Program in Thailand

TOKYO, Apr, 22 2015 – (JCN Newswire) – More people everywhere are about to get moving. Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) today announced that it is launching its first pilot program. The program, which will be in Bangkok, Thailand, reflects the Foundation’s philosophy of combining Toyota’s knowledge with the expertise of partners to enable more people […]

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14 Mar, 2015

Survey: 96% of Organizations Back Employee Well-being Initiatives to Curb Rising Health-Care Costs

March 12, 2015 WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Workplace wellness programs and well-being initiatives are key components to improving employee health and containing rising health-care costs, according to a new survey, “Total Rewards and Well-Being” conducted by WorldatWork with underwriting support from HealthMine. WorldatWork, a nonprofit HR association released the survey findings today, which show 96% of organizations support […]

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10 Mar, 2015

Adobe Brings Marketing Intelligence to New Touch Points at Internet-of-Things Devices

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 10, 2015 — At Adobe Summit, Adobe’s annual Digital Marketing conference in the U.S., Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) today unveiled major new innovations in Adobe Marketing Cloud that enable brands to bring highly personalized experiences to physical spaces like retail stores, hotel rooms, vending machines and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. The new IoT SDK […]

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10 Mar, 2015

New Book Exposes How Branding Campaigns Manipulate Our Lives

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 09, 2015 — Every day, brands get inside our brains with a range of powerful psychological tricks which manipulate unsuspecting consumers into parting with their hard earned cash. But how do brands create such strong emotional attachments to us, and how do they come to resonate so strongly? With over thirty years’ experience, […]

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10 Mar, 2015

Global Number of Car Sharing Users to Reach 650 Million by 2030, Says ABI Research

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)- March 09, 2015 – Car and ride sharing is just one example of the new on-demand economy allowing real-time matching of supply and demand through connected smartphone applications. According to ABI Research, successive forms of vehicle sharing approaches represent paradigm shifts in uptake and popularity; each new generation seeing adoption rates at least […]

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10 Mar, 2015

Survey: UK Shoppers Warming to New Payments Technologies but Now Expect More From Retailers

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 10, 2015 – Verifone (NYSE:PAY), today announced the findings of its UK consumer study that shows how British shoppers are taking to new technologies enthusiastically as they browse and pay for goods and services. Yet with these advances and choices comes a need for retailers to offer promotions and incentives consistently across all […]

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19 Feb, 2015

Bangkok Int’l Fashion & Leather Fairs 2015 to be held March 11-15

Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce invites you to attend the 33th Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair or BIFF&BIL. This time, BIFF&BIL 2015, which will be held during March 11-15, 2015 at Challenger Hall 1-2, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, will portray the new whole […]

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17 Jan, 2015

Millennials seek jobs in companies that want a better society, not just higher profits – Deloitte Survey

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Business should focus on people and purpose, not just products and profits in the 21st century according to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (Deloitte Global) fourth annual Millennial Survey released today. This and other findings from the survey suggest businesses, particularly in developed markets, will need to make significant changes to […]

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16 Jan, 2015

Waistbands Expand with Frequent Flyer Miles, and Other Insights into Consumption Habits of Travelers

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 13, 2015 — Today Omni Hotels & Resorts announced the results of a travel wellness survey of business and leisure travelers nationwide. The poll determined that, when it comes to dining and drinking habits, travelers’ waistbands often expand along with their frequent flyer miles. According to the results, an overwhelming number of respondents […]

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13 Jan, 2015

Identity Theft Resource Center Breach Report Hits Record High in 2014: 675 Million Records Exposed Since 2005

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (PRWEB) January 12, 2015 – The number of U.S. data breaches tracked in 2014 hit a record high of 783 in 2014, according to a recent report released by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and sponsored by IDT911™. This represents a substantial hike of 27.5 percent over the number of breaches […]

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5 Dec, 2014

Retirement Readiness a Significant Issue for U.S. Employers/Employees, Towers Watson Survey Finds

ARLINGTON, VA, November 19, 2014 (Towers Watson Media release) — More than three-quarters of large and midsize U.S. employers that sponsor 401(k) and 403(b) defined contribution (DC) plans say retirement readiness has become a major issue for their employees, according to a new survey by global professional services company Towers Watson (NYSE: NASDAQ: TW). A […]

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1 Dec, 2014

Dentsu Announces “2014 Hit Products in Japan”: Robot cleaners, hybrid cars, apps, and more

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 27, 2014 –Dentsu Inc. announced today the release of its “2014 Hit Products in Japan” report. Produced as part of a series that has been chronicling hit products since 1985, the latest report examines major trends that represented the consumer mindset in 2014. It is based on an Internet survey of Japanese consumers […]

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26 Nov, 2014

Health & Wellness: ECRI Institute Lists Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2015

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Nov. 25, 2014, /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — What could possibly go wrong in hospitals? Many things, according to ECRI Institute, an independent nonprofit that researches the best approaches to improving patient care. Hazards caused by medical technology are a prime example—because hazards can lead to accidents and patient harm. To help hospitals reduce technology-related risks, […]

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26 Nov, 2014

Accor Hotels releases findings of 2014 Social Media Monitor

Accor Hotels media release – Nov 26, 2014 – The 2014 Accorhotels Social Media Monitor found that 4 out of 5 respondents follow brands on social media, with the Chinese and Vietnamese the most keen, and those from Japan, Australia and New Zealand the least. Generally speaking, women and younger travellers are more likely to […]

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22 Nov, 2014

How to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover: Tips for the Shopping Season

Beloit, WI (PRWEB) November 21, 2014 — With consumer sentiment the highest it’s been since the recession, shoppers are expected to open their wallets a bit wider this year. Will holiday spending leave shoppers in the red? Not if they plan wisely and use some common sense Sound Advice tips from First National Bank and […]

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21 Nov, 2014

Rail Travellers in Belgium Join the Mobile Work Revolution

BRUSSELS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 19, 2014 — An agreement between Regus and railway operator NMBS will provide workspaces, co-working hubs, and meeting rooms for train clients in Belgium. From early 2015, instant-access Regus Express business lounges will open across the country’s rail network. The launches will extend Regus’ network in Belgium to 21 locations, and transform business […]

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16 Nov, 2014

Ayutthaya makes list of 16 Greatest Cities In Human History

AYUTTHAYA, 15 November 2014 (NNT) – Ayutthaya has been selected as one of the Greatest Cities in Human History in a ranking compiled by businessinsider.com, according to an official. According to the deputy governor of Ayutthaya Weerawut Putraserani, Ayutthya has been listed as the 13th of the 16 Greatest Cities in Human History by businessinsider.com. […]

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16 Nov, 2014

DOCOMO launches 10-language Translation App for Travelers to Japan

Tokyo, Nov 6, 2014 – (JCN Newswire) – NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, announced today it will launch its Jspeak face-to-face mobile translation service for smartphones and tablets, targeting travelers from abroad, on November 10. Jspeak is modelled on DOCOMO’s Hanashite Hon’yaku, the mobile-based automatic translation service now offered […]

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16 Nov, 2014

Health & Wellness: Regular consumption of nuts cuts by 29% chances of death by cardiac disease

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Nov 11, 2014 – (ACN Newswire) – Consuming nuts regularly reduces by 29% the chances of death by cardiovascular disease. This is one of the main conclusions presented in the III World Congress of Public Health Nutrition, which is being held in Las Palmas until the 14th of […]

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16 Nov, 2014

Hitachi Unveils Train for the UK Intercity Express Programme

Tokyo, Nov 13, 2014 – (JCN Newswire) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) announced today that it has unveiled one of the trains being manufactured for the UK Department for Transport’s Intercity Express Programme (IEP), the order for which was received in July 2012. The new trains are scheduled to be completed by the end of […]

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4 Sep, 2014

Toyota Long-distance Driving Challenge to Train Personnel, Encourage Sustainability and Make Better Cars

Tokyo, Sept 3, 2014 – (JCN Newswire) – To inspire plans for future models and provide valuable training opportunities, Toyota Motor Corporation today began a project in which Toyota employees put themselves and vehicles to the test over vast distances in Australia, a country with a famously wide variety of roads. Many consider Australia to […]

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4 Sep, 2014

Palestinian buyer braves it through Gaza tunnels to China’s Canton Fair

GUANGZHO, China, Sept. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — China has long maintained that the dispute between Palestine and Israel should be resolved through negotiations and communication, not violence. In that spirit, Canton Fair, China’s biggest trade event, has always welcomed both Palestinian and Israeli businessmen. For Palestinian businessmen, especially those in Gaza strip, a visit to […]

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19 Jul, 2014

Thailand Rolls Out Recovery MICE Packages in Top Hotels

TCEB media release

Bangkok – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) would like to share the following announcement and special promotions with all our associates, industry partners, meeting planners and organizers. It is important for all of us to work together at this time as Thailand recovers from the impact of political events on our industry along […]

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17 Jul, 2014

PATA Announces 2014 Grand and Gold Award Winners

BANGKOK, July 17, 2014 — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the winners of the 2014 PATA Grand and Gold Awards.  Sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) for the last 19 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 20 organisations and individuals. PATA will present 28 Grand and Gold Awards to such organisations […]

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1 Jul, 2014

U.S. summer travellers hope to become fit, but will most likely just relax – survey

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 30, 2014 – A new survey by Room Key finds that Americans aspire to engage in active pursuits when thinking about their summer vacations, but when it comes down to it, the intuitive desire to focus on leisure wins out. According to the study, which surveyed 1,023 nationally representative Americans aged 18 and […]

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22 Jun, 2014

How Summer Vacation Travel Boosts Student Success

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2014 – In the face of education inequality and spending cuts, students are opting for outside-the-classroom experiences during summer vacation that yield long-term educational and career benefits. This summer, a record number of over 600 US high school students will boost their grades and increase their chances of college […]

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22 Jun, 2014

Report Reveals Health & Wellness Still Top Marketplace Priority

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- June 19, 2014 -(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acosta Sales & Marketing, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, released Health & Wellness 360°, a comprehensive report dedicated solely to the mega trend of health and wellness. The report takes an all-encompassing look at health and wellness in the CPG industry, […]

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4 Jun, 2014

Get Ready For Summer and Ramadan With Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman

MUSANDAM, Oman – June 2, 2014 – Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils an array of summer and Ramadan highlights specially crafted with family travelers in mind which provide a series of unforgettable experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Many residents throughout the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) are looking for a unique break within the […]

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25 Mar, 2014

Survey Rates Restroom Cleanliness as a Factor in Determining Stops on a Road Trip

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 21, 2014–When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go, but a recent poll from Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) suggests that the size of your bladder isn’t the only factor when it comes to where travelers stop while on the road. The survey, conducted online for Cintas by Harris Poll from March 13-17, […]

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25 Mar, 2014

NCR Research Shows Who Buys What from Airports and Airlines

DULUTH, Ga.-March 20, 2014-(BUSINESS WIRE)–NCR Corporation, which claims to be the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, announced today the results of its global 2014 Traveler Experience Survey, examining the gaps and regional tendencies for consumer expectations of shopping experiences while traveling versus what is currently available to them. Revenue from airline amenities and ancillary […]

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9 Mar, 2014

City of Dalian Places Order for 1,200 BYD Electric Buses

DALIAN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–1200 zero-emission, electric buses made by BYD Company Ltd will soon hit the streets of China’s “Bright Northern Pearl”, Dalian. Dalian’s municipal government has signed a cooperative agreement with global electric vehicle and battery leader, BYD. The agreement stipulates the purchase of 600 BYD electric buses in 2014 and another 600 in 2015, […]

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18 Feb, 2014

Value of Design and Creativity On Show at First Singapore Design Week, 10-16 March

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Singapore, Feb 17, 2014 – (ACN Newswire) – The inaugural Singapore Design Week (SDW) from 10 to 16 March 2014 will bring together a collection of over 50 local and international design activities at the National Design Centre and other venues. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council and supported by design associations and partners, the SDW […]

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17 Feb, 2014

LOT Polish Airlines Allows Passengers To Use PEDs In Flight

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Feb. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — LOT Polish Airlines is allowing passengers to use their personal electronic devices (PED) on board LOT’s aircraft in flight mode beginning Feb. 17, 2014. Passengers may keep these devices switched on throughout the journey including take-offs and landings.  They may use all the functions on their phones, tablets, MP3 players […]

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17 Feb, 2014

Cambodia to Host its First PATA Travel Mart

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February 17, 2014, Bangkok (PATA media release) — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will hold the 37th PATA Travel Mart 2014, September 17-19 at Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the “Kingdom of Wonder.” The Mart is being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia. PTM 2014 will offer delegates […]

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9 Feb, 2014

First JCB card in Laos introduced by Phongsavanh Bank

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Vientiane and Tokyo, Feb 5, 2014 – (JCN Newswire) – Phongsavanh Bank Limited (PSVB), a major and the first private Lao commercial bank in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos), and JCB International (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced that PSVB has launched the first JCB credit card in Laos. […]

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11 Dec, 2013

Top Women Leaders Associated with Higher Revenue and Profits, UC Davis Grad School Study Says

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DAVIS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–December 06, 2013 – While women hold only one in eight of the executive and board positions in California’s top 400 public companies, an annual University of California, Davis, study shows incremental progress—the percentage of women in these top decision-making posts has increased, and the number of companies with no women executives and […]

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6 Aug, 2013

British Company Launches “Chocolate Tourism”

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London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) August 05, 2013 – The $100 billion global chocolate and culinary tourism industries are being collided together by British company City Delights Ltd with their creation, ‘Chocolate Tourism: Delivered to you’. The revolutionary concept of City Delights is to capture the experience of tasting the very best local hand-made chocolates, but […]

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25 Jul, 2013

Amsterdam Airport to Deploy Europe’s Largest Zero-Emissions, “eBuses”

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AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)– July 16, 2013  — BYD Company, Ltd. has been selected to supply Europe’s largest, ZERO emissions, all-electric bus fleet. The fleet will be used to transfer passengers between airport terminals and aircraft at one of Europe’s leading airports,  Amsterdam Schiphol. These 35 BYD buses will enter service in July of 2014 and will […]

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19 Jul, 2013

World Marketing Summit to be held in Malaysia in Sept 2013

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The World Marketing Summit Malaysia 2013 (WMSM2013) which will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from September 28th to 30th, is a platform designed for the sharing of actual case studies of campaigns that have been successfully implemented as opposed to just theoretical ideation. The topic on […]

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18 Jul, 2013

Tune Hotels Opens First Property in Mindanao

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July 18, 2013 – International hotel group Tune Hotels has widened its presence in the Philippines with the opening of its first hotel in the southern island of Mindanao at Cagayan de Oro City. Tune Hotels Group CEO Mark Lankester said: “This is our fifth footprint in the Philippines. Thanks to the booming Philippine economy […]

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14 Jul, 2013

78% of CEOs Say Ad & Media Agencies Are Not Performance-Driven Enough

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LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– July 11, 2013 — 78% of CEOs around the world believe Ad & Media Agencies are not performance-driven enough and do not focus enough on helping to generate the (real and P&L-quantifiable) business results they expect their Marketing departments to deliver. That’s one of the findings tracked by The Fournaise Marketing Group – […]

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14 Jul, 2013

Survey: 2 Out of 3 Parents Worry About Ads in Kids Apps

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2013 – It’s nothing new. Many application developers have business models that rely on third party advertising to support their no cost apps – even those developed for small children. 100 Things, a company developing picture book kids apps, released the results of a consumer survey it conducted that […]

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13 Jul, 2013

Samsung Offers Nearly 3,000 Teens a College Experience to Inspire Careers in Science

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RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 11, 2013–Samsung today announced its Summer Science Program, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education program for high school youth from across the United States. With Samsung’s support, nearly 3,000 teens will attend week-long immersion sessions at one of six participating universities across the country during the summer. The universities […]

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12 Jul, 2013

Executive Travel Directors Reveals 4 Reasons to Outsource Travel Staff

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 10, 2013 – Over the years, meeting planners have assumed more and more responsibilities in the already taxing program coordination process. While letting go of the reins on such an involved project may be a little worrisome, partnering with a third-party staffing supplier can take a lot of administrative stress off […]

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11 Jul, 2013

Singaporeans To Hit the Road in First Four-Day National Day Weekend In Over A Decade!

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Singapore – 11 July, 2013 – With the upcoming consecutive Hari Raya Puasa and National Day holidays on 8 and 9 August, the region’s online travel agent, ZUJI, has identified six of the top short-flight-time destinations from around the region, and six of the top long-haul flights to Europe for travellers willing to tag a […]

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8 Jul, 2013

Samsung Heads Asia’s Top 1000 Brands for Second Year

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HONG KONG, July 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung has claimed the number one spot in the Campaign Asia-Pacific 2013 Asia’s Top 1000 Brandsreport, the biggest and most influential survey of the brands that consumers most value in the region. It marks the second consecutive year that Samsung has clinched the coveted top spot, signalling that […]

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