Zoover Introduces Online Gadget for Travel IndustryUTRECHT, The Netherlands - - Independent Figures and Testimonials Available to Everyone, Free of Charge 2Q09 Results Release Schedule and APIMECSAO PAULO - TAM (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) will release its results for the second quarter 2009 (2Q09) on August 11, 2009. The information will be available on the company’s website: www.tam.com.br/ir, and through the CVM (Comissao de Valores Mobiliarios) and SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) “before the market opens”. The conference calls in Portuguese and English will be Tuesday, August 11, at 10:00am and 11:30am (Eastern Time), respectively. In addition, the meeting with analysts and investors will be held in Sao Paulo on August 20, 2009. TripAdvisor Bares All: World’s Best Nude Beaches RevealedLONDON - TripAdvisor today revealed the top five naturist beaches in the world, providing holiday makers planning to swap their work wear for their birthday suits this summer with a definitive list of the best spots in which to let it all hang out. Discover the World Marketing Develops Princess Cruises South Africa Web SiteLONDON - Under its new online travel marketing and promotion division, bigblueroad.com, Discover the World Marketing recently developed an information web site for Princess Cruises in South Africa. Discover partnered with Infused Projects of South Africa to create www.princesssa.co.za that launched this week. TAM Linhas Aereas S/A First Public Bond IssuanceSAO PAULO - (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) TAM informs that its wholly owned subsidiary TAM Linhas Aereas S.A. will make its first public issuance, which by restriction will only be directed to qualified investors, in compliance with the Brazilian Securities Commission’s Instruction N. 476, from January 16, 2009, consisting of 600 regular bonds, not convertible into shares, in a single series, in cash with a real guarantee, with a unitary par value of R$1,000,000.00, for a total amount of R$600,000,000.00, on July 24, 2009 and which will expire July 24, 2013. TAM Has International Market Share of 86.7% in JuneSAO PAULO - - Our domestic market share in June was 44.8% TAM (NYSE: TAM, BOVESPA: TAMM4) announces its operating data for June 2009, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) today. The MotorSport Country Club of Colorado Unveils Tilke Final Resort DesignDENVER - The MotorSport Country Club of Colorado (MSCC) www.MotorSportCC.com has completed the final resort master plan and track engineering for the largest motorsport country club and luxury destination resort in the world. The 2600-acre project is designed by famous racetrack architect Hermann Tilke and includes four racetrack circuits, an off-road course, The Race Club, a luxury Private Residence Club, estate lots and equestrian center. Emerald Monkey CEO Among World Leaders at Forbes’ Economic Conference in ScotlandGLENEAGLES, Scotland - - With photo Kimberly DeLape, CEO of Island Living Resorts, was among world leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs tackling the challenges of the economic climate at Forbes’ CEO Forum in Gleneagles, Scotland. DeLape was one of 45 guests worldwide invited to participate on the prestigious panels. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces to Delight Travelers With Fly-N-Stay Program, a Dynamic and Comprehensive Holiday or Business PlannerMUMBAI - Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is renowned for its legendary hospitality - a result of successful anticipation of guest needs. Taj aims to delight travelers by launching exciting and innovative offers that offer additional value . Third of Beach Holiday Bookings Rushed, Says AA Travel InsuranceBASINGSTOKE, England - Many UK families who take a seaside holiday abroad will give less than a day’s thought to making their destination choice, says AA Travel Insurance. Kids Go Free With DialAFlightLONDON - Travel company DialAFlight have announced plans to offer Free Child places to Dubai this summer. Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. Second Quarter 2009 News Release and Conference CallHAMILTON, Bermuda - Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH) (www.orient-express.com) will release its second quarter earnings on Wednesday August 5, 2009 after the market closes and will host a conference call for the investment community on Thursday August 6, 2009 at 10.00 am ET (15.00 BST). Conference ID: Orient-Express. As of 29 June 2009, Tom J. Krooswijk Will be joining Hotel de l’Europe in Amsterdam as General ManagerAMSTERDAM - A veteran of the hotel industry, Tom previously made his mark at InterCotinental Hotels & Resorts. His career saw him working in the Middle East, where he held the position of Senior Vice President overseeing 17 hotels in the area, after which he was appointed VP for Eastern Europe and subsequently GM of the ‘Grand Inter-Continental Paris’ and VP for France and Switzerland. Predictions of Snow in the Desert…ABU DHABI, UAE - Presented by Rani, the Adrenaline Sports Live festival, Which Runs From the 8th - 10th October in Abu Dhabi, is Heating Up. Or is That Cooling Down? Venere.com Names New Chief Technology OfficerROME - Venere.com, the European online hotel reservations specialist recently acquired by Expedia Inc., has appointed Philippe Vimard to lead its technology department. Eurail Group Celebrates 50th Anniversary of “Golden Ticket”UTRECHT, The Netherlands - Hailed as a “golden ticket” by travelers across the globe, the Eurail Pass has been enabling safe and reliable train travel to Europe for half a century. To celebrate this milestone, a golden jubilee was held in the beautiful city of Budapest during the Eurail Group’s Annual Conference. The stylish Le Meridien hotel provided the perfect backdrop to the grand gala, which included a stunning special performance by the Black Light Theatre Company and addresses by a range of guest speakers commemorating the landmark occasion. Skyscanner and HotelsCombined Partnership Takes OffSYDNEY - Travel search site Skyscanner has launched new hotel search functionality at www.skyscanner.net/hotels. Powered by HotelsCombined, the hotel search function allows Skyscanner users to search over 200,000 hotels across 195 countries, comparing prices from the biggest suppliers in the business such as Holiday Inn, Hilton, Booking.com, Hotels.com and LateRooms.com. Multiplus Fidelidade Chooses Oracle’s Technological PlatformSAO PAULO - - Technology to Link Loyalty Programs From Companies in Different Industries, Including TAM Fidelidade Clubbz.Com - A New and Free Website for Amateur Clubs & SocietiesLEEDS - - With Photo Badminton, angling, model railways, even Morris dancing … it’s amazing what people get up to in their spare time. Hozpitality.com Launches Dedicated Hospitality Networking Website www.hozpitalityplus.comDUBAI , United Arab Emirates - Hozpitality.com, region’s first dedicated hospitality career website launched “Hozpitalityplus.com” as a part of their expansion program today in Dubai. Glasgow Gets the First Class Taste of Great British Breakfast as Weekend Trial Offer is ExtendedLONDON - The trial of a Great British Breakfast bargain on selected Virgin Trains at weekends has proved so popular it is to be extended. Frost & Sullivan: Improving Security in Luxury Hotels is a Top Global PriorityLONDON - The list of locations around the world having experienced terrorist attacks on luxury hotels is growing fast: Netanya in Israel, Jakarta in Indonesia, Taba and Sharm al-Sheikh in Egypt, Sana’a in Yemen, Amman in Jordan, Islamabad in Pakistan, Mumbai in India in November 2008 and last month, Peshawar in Pakistan. Each of these events points to the same major vulnerability that exists in the high-end hotel sector, not just in global terrorism hot spots, but also closer to home, where possible copycat attacks have been predicted, and highlights the urgent need for major security improvements. 10 Essential Camping TipsLONDON - With Glastonbury now behind us, and a scorching summer ahead with numerous other festivals, and the school holidays yet to come, realbuzz.com brings you our top 10 camping tips to survive the fields this summer, plus the lowdown on where in the UK, realbuzz.com thinks the top camping sites are. We take the whole pursuit of being outdoors and living a healthy, active life quite literally! Starwood Hotels and Tata Communications Partner to Roll-Out TelePresence Rooms in Hotels GloballySINGAPORE and WHITE PLAINS, New York - - TelePresence Provides the Experience of In-Person Meetings With Participants in Locations Around the World Royal Caribbean Announces Pricing of US$300 Million Senior Notes OfferingMIAMI - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced that it has priced an offering of US$300 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2015. The Senior Notes were priced at 97.399% of the principal amount, will bear interest at the rate of 11.875% per annum and will mature on July 15, 2015. The Senior Notes are expected to be issued on July 6, 2009. Royal Caribbean Announces US$250 Million Senior Notes OfferingMIAMI - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced that it has commenced an offering of US$250 million aggregate principal amount of 6-year Senior Notes. The offering of the Senior Notes is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company plans to use the proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including repayment of amounts outstanding under its unsecured revolving credit facility. Credit Crunch Cancelled!LONDON - - Win Your Wedding With the Daily Star Sunday Debt Buster Richard Fenton of Surviving The Credit Crunch.org.uk and the Holiday Inn Celebrity Equinox Navigates Narrow River EmsLONDON - The second of Celebrity Cruises (www.celebritycruises.co.uk) luxurious new Solstice Class ships, Celebrity Equinox sailed on 20th June from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany in a milestone event known as “The Conveyance”. Celebrity Equinox took just over 12 hours to make the 42km journey - backwards down the River Ems to Eemshaven in the Netherlands. GlastoPoem - The Interactive Glastonbury Poem on TwitterGLASTONBURY, England - This year the BBC Poetry Season has delved into the world of poetry with eclectic programming and collaborative events. Blacklisted Airlines : New Line of Defence for Online Travellers Before Going on HolidaysLONDON - - Air Valid Recommends That Travellers Book Their Flights Through Travel Agencies Within Their Home Country Before Going on Holidays Broadband Services Remain a Top Spending Priority for Consumers Even in Tight Economic Times, Research ShowsPARIS - Consumers are unwilling to part with their broadband services at home even in the midst of the economic downturn, preferring to cut spending on things like dining out and leisure travel, according to a series of recent studies sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU). Entrepreneurs Offered GBP100,000 Investment for Travel Industry’s Next Big IdeaLONDON - - Nationwide Search Launched for a New Travel Business The leading trade newspaper for the travel industry is offering a GBP100,000 prize to the individual or group with the most innovative idea for a new travel business. The Secret of HappinessLONDON - - TopTips.com Launches the Campaign for Happiness How happy are you? Would you like to be happier? Join TopTips.com’s Campaign for Happiness and watch your daily happiness soar! Back off our Beautiful Beaches!WIGAN, England - - Keep Britain Tidy Blasts Lager Company A lager company which branded England’s beaches “dirty and rubbish ridden” has been criticised by Keep Britain Tidy. G’dayUK Shows There’s More to Australia Than Soaps, Sport & SunLONDON - - With Photo Commuters passing along the River Thames this morning were greeted by scenes more reminiscent of Sydney than London with the installation of pristine white sand beach to celebrate a new initiative from Australia called G’dayUK, which aims to bring a little bit of ‘Down Under’ to the UK. |
