Tourism Malaysia to Showcase Adventure Tourism OfferingsABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tourism Malaysia to Showcase Adventure Tourism Offerings at Adrenaline Sports Live, Presented by Rani DialAFlight Announce Bookings Upsurge After Swine ScareLONDON - Tourist figures are returning to normal following the swine flu outbreak in Mexico, according to major carrier DialAFlight. Despite continued warnings from the press, governments and the World Health Organisation, travellers have not been deterred from booking holidays to ‘at-risk’ areas of the globe. Myleene Klass to Open the Ultimate Make-Over Show 10 Years Younger Live, 3-5 July 2009LONDON - www.10yearsyoungerlive.co.uk for Info and Tickets - Myleene Klass, Presenter of the Hit TV series Will Open the New Beauty and Fashion Event, 10 Years Younger Live from Earls Court 2, London Air Arabia Maroc Introduce Services to Milan, ItalyCASABLANCA, Morocco - Air Arabia Maroc’s Fourth Destination - Three Flights per Week to Begin on May 12, 2009 GTA and Accor Sign Global Distribution DealLONDON and PARIS - GTA by Travelport, a global travel wholesaler and Accor, owner of 4,000 hotels in 90 countries spanning the spectrum of the hotel market from budget/economy to luxury, today announced that they have signed an innovative distribution agreement wherein Accor will enhance their distribution of properties and room types in GTA’s inventory portfolio. TAM Viagens Updates Its Line of Products and ServicesSAO PAULO - The company invests in route segmentation, creates new packages and launches new website Melk Abbey-Wachau: Best Historic Destination in the World!MELK, Austria - International Award for Authenticity Achieved by a Member of the “Klosterreich” Summer 09 Travel Trends: Skyscanner Reveals Winners and Losers of British Tourist TrafficEDINBURGH - Leading cheap flight site, Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) reveals this summer’s fastest growing destinations for British holidaymakers, and those that are losing out. Century Casinos Reports Q1 2009 ResultsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced today the financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Hozpitality.Com- Global Recession….What is Recession?DUBAI, UAE - The Arabian Travel Market concluded on 8th May with a positive note and smiles on all faces. Many new contracts were signed and finalized. New hotel projects were announced, new brands were launched, and positive signs of the recovering economy were seen. Positive sentiments were echoed by a host of Middle Eastern industry decision makers. TAM Honored with Airbus’s Operational Excellence in Latin America AwardSAO PAULO - The company is one of the two best operators in the world of the A320 family of aircraft Cap Cana Announces Settlement of Exchange Offer and Consent SolicitationSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Cap Cana, S.A. (”Cap Cana”) announced today the settlement and consummation of its exchange offer and consent solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), originally announced on March 31, 2009, as subsequently amended. Cap Cana issued US$129,990,800 aggregate principal amount of its 10% Senior Secured Notes due 2016 and US$126,567,000 aggregate principal amount of its 10% Senior Secured Recovery Notes due 2016 in exchange for US$236,565,000 (or approximately 95.99%) of Cap Cana’s outstanding 9.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 (the “Existing Notes”) that were validly tendered (plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Existing Notes through May 8, 2009). In addition, Cap Cana paid to each holder of Existing Notes who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw their Existing Notes prior to 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2009 a fee of US$5.00 per US$1,000 principal amount of Existing Notes tendered. GTA and InterContinental Hotels Group Sign Global Distribution DealLONDON - GTA by Travelport, a global travel wholesaler and the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], owner of the InterContinental(R) Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo(R), Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn(R) Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express(R), Staybridge Suites(R) and Candlewood Suites(R) brands, today announced that they have signed a global full content distribution agreement to further strengthen their strategic relationship. Air China Launches Online Check-In and Frequent Flyer Services on Its European WebsitesBEIJING - Following the launch of the online check-in service on its Chinese website for flights departing from London and Stockholm international airports, Air China today launched the same service on the Company’s U.K. and Sweden-based websites. At the end of April, this time-saving and convenient feature was enabled from the U.K. website for Air China operated flights departing from London Heathrow, and is to be followed by Stockholm-Arlanda Airport and the Swedish website in May. London’ s Cuisine Worst in Europe, but Capital Boasts Best Free AttractionsLONDON - TripAdvisor Survey Reveals Highs and Lows of European Cities It may be home to some of the world’s finest chefs, but London’s cuisine has been voted the worst in Europe, in a survey of travellers’ perceptions of European cities by TripAdvisor(R), the world’s most popular and largest travel community. TAM is Awarded for Quality in Securing Financing for Its Aircraft FleetSAO PAULO - Airfinance Journal presented its ‘Latin America Deal of the Year’ award in recognition of the company’s team as the best in the world Cap Cana Announces Final Results of Exchange Offer and Consent SolicitationSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Cap Cana, S.A. (”Cap Cana”) announced today that as of 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2009 (the “Expiration Date”) under the Company’s exchange offer And consent solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), originally announced on March 31, 2009, as subsequently amended, an aggregate of approximately US$235,271,000 (or approximately 95.46%) aggregate principal amount of the Company’s outstanding 9.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 (the “Existing Notes”) were validly tendered and not withdrawn. Taking account of US$3,550,000 of Existing Notes held by Cap Cana in its account, the aggregate principal amount of Existing Notes effectively outstanding as of the Expiration Date was US$246,450,000. Perrier-Jouët & Stephen Jones Launch The Season in Style With a Bespoke Belle Epoque Hatbox CollaborationLONDON - With Photo The House of Champagne Perrier-Jouët and leading milliner Stephen Jones have collaborated to create the ultimate luxury accessory of the season: a personalised limited-edition leather hatbox and matching designer hat, exclusively available at Harrods. Orient-Express Hotels Announces Pricing of Common Share OfferingHAMILTON, Bermuda - Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH, www.orient-express.com), today announced the pricing of its public offering of 22,500,000 Class A common shares at a price of $5.75 per share. The Company has granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 3,375,000 shares to cover over-allotments, if any. Subject to customary conditions, the offering is expected to close on or about Monday, May 4, 2009. Experience the Romance of the Railways Past and Present as Tilting Trains Meet Steam TrainsLONDON - With Photos Train passengers can enjoy the contrasts of modern 125-mph tilting trains and vintage steam locomotives on the busy West Coast Main Line this summer. Cap Cana Announces Results of Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation Through Consent Payment DeadlineSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Cap Cana, S.A. (”Cap Cana”) announced today that as of 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2009 (the “Consent Payment Deadline”) under the Company’s exchange offer and consent solicitation (the “Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation”), originally announced on March 31, 2009, as amended on April 16, 2009, an aggregate principal amount of US$157,211,000 (or 62.88%) of the Company’s outstanding 9.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 (the “Existing Notes”) were validly tendered and not withdrawn. The Company also announced that as of 5:00 p.m. on April 27, 2009, an additional aggregate principal amount of US$9,500,000 (or 3.80%) of the Existing Notes were validly tendered and not withdrawn, bringing the aggregate amount of Existing Notes tendered as of such time to US$166,711,000 (or 66.68%). Sunsail Launches the new Sunsail 384 CatamaranCARRICK ON SHANNON, Ireland - New Generation Sailing Catamaran Ideal for Cruising CARRICK ON SHANNON, Ireland, April 27 /PRNewswire/ – Prix Romantik Liebold for Joachim FranzWIESBADEN and FRANKFURT, Germany - Romantik Hotels & Restaurants Presents Award for European Values and Virtues to the Internationally Known Extreme-Sportsman and Aids-Activist Joachim Franz. Orient-Express Hotels Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2009 RevPAR, Revenue, EBITDA and Net Earnings ResultsHAMILTON, Bermuda - Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH, www.orient-express.com), owners or part-owners and managers of 51 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, today announced preliminary RevPAR, revenue, EBITDA and net earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Orient-Express Hotels Announces Common Share OfferingHAMILTON, Bermuda - Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH, www.orient-express.com), owners or part-owners and managers of 51 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruise properties operating in 25 countries, today announced that it plans to sell 15,000,000 shares of newly issued Class A common shares, par value $.01 per share, in an underwritten public offering pursuant to its effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Travellers to Mexico so far Undeterred by Swine Flu OutbreakEDINBURGH - Data from leading flight search company Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) shows that travellers planning trips to Mexico have so far been undeterred by the outbreak of swine flu influenza announced by Mexico’s Federal Health Ministry on the 22nd April. TAM and Air Canada Extend Partnership to Benefit Frequent FlyersSAO PAULO - Agreement allows customers of both airlines to earn and redeem TAM Fidelidade points or Aeroplan Miles on any flight operated by either TAM or Air Canada Melody Successfully Evades Pirates Near SeychellesFORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - MSC Cruises confirms that the Melody cruise ship was attacked by pirates near the Seychelles Islands on Saturday evening, April 25, 2009. The ship initiated avoidance procedures and quickly escaped the attack with no injuries to any of the approximately 1,000 passengers and 500 crew members onboard. TAM Announces 1Q09 Results Release and APIMEC Meeting SchedulesSAO PAULO - TAM (NYSE: TAM; BOVESPA: TAMM4) will release its results for the first quarter 2009 (1Q09) on May 7, 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 Thursday, May 7 at 10:00am and 11:30am (Eastern Time), respectively. In addition, the meeting with analysts and investors will be held in Sao Paulo on May 8, 2009. AboutAnywhere.com Launches PPC ModelMIAMI - AboutAnywhere.com (www.aboutanywhere.com) has implemented an additional facet to its online distribution model - Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising for its Hotel Partners. Initially, a fixed-fee PPC model will be utilized, allowing selected placement for the hotel’s profile within the hotel’s Destination Page. An auction based PPC model is under development and until it is launched, placement will be based solely on a first-come, first-served basis. Air Valid is Offering the 1st Seat “Pitch” Comparison for 156 Airlines, in Economy ClassLONDON - 1st Airline Company Seat “Pitch” Comparison “Pitch”, also known as “seat pitch” is the distance that the airline leaves between two plane seats. It can vary depending on the reservation class and the type of plane offered by the airline for any particular journey. London is new May Day Holiday Top Spot, Skyscanner Data ShowsEDINBURGH - Data from leading flight search engine, Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net), shows that London has become the most popular May Day holiday weekend flight destination for Brits this year. Dutch Fairytale Becomes RealityAMSTERDAM - A Unique Global Traveling Amusement Park for People With Multiple Severe Handicaps and the Elderly Suffering From Serious Dementia is now Open to the Public Celebrity Equinox Departing Rome in Summer 2009LONDON - Departing Rome in summer 2009, Celebrity Equinox is the latest addition to the Solstice Class of ships from Celebrity Cruises (www.celebritycruises.co.uk). Whether you’re new to cruising or an experienced cruiser, Celebrity Equinox is packed with the most innovative features, including an industry first on the top deck of the ship: real, growing grass. Colorado’s Spring Creek Ranch Opens for Spring & Summer GuestsNEW CASTLE, Colorado - One of a Kind Cattle Ranch Offers State-of-the-Art Amenities and Activities |
