Provides the latest RSS feeds for Travel and Tourism News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Kenya Star.com http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/cat/26e7946dced8f2bc/ en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:10:44 -0400 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:10:44 -0400 30 Time will tell if other states will follow their leads but three states - California, Connecticut and Rhode Island - are getting closer to creating the infrastructure for statewide mattress recycling. This year could be a landmark year for mattress recycling. Time will tell if other states will follow their leads but three states - California, Connecticut and Rhode Island - are getting closer ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215278804/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:11 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215278804/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc JAL SKY SUITE was today named "Best Business Class Airline Seat" globally, based on the world's largest airline passenger satisfaction survey conducted by SKYTRAX. Japan Airlines (JAL) received the top honor for its new fully-flat Business Class seat at SKYTRAX's 2013 World Airline Awards held at Paris Air Show. JAL is the first Japanese airline to win the Best Business Class ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215278718/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:09 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215278718/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc SAIDU SHARIF, Swat Valley, Pakistan - All arrangements have been finalized for the four-day Swat Summer Festival starting from June 20, says the civilian and military administration in Pakistan, as reported by the Dispatch News Desk (DND). Commissioner of the Malakand Division, Dr. Fakhar Alam, while addressing a press conference in Saidu Sharif, said the summer festival is being organized ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215278853/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:08 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215278853/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc tourism said. "We have regulated our foreign investment law, which is very user-friendly to international investors," U Htay Aung, minister of hotels and tourism, told China Daily. Singapore and Thailand now top the list of foreign investors in Myanmar's tourism ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276218/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:13:44 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276218/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc You may think that the endless security lines at the airport are torturous - but they are child’s play compared with what heretics and criminals faced in the Middle Ages. Medieval torture was used both to extract confessions and to punish the convicted before execution. Torturers had a huge tool kit with which to practice their bleak black art. Nowadays, ridiculous torture exhibits are ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276219/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:13:33 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276219/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The man suspected of making a bomb threat on a Denver-bound Frontier Airlines flight is being held at Denver Health Medical Center.7NEWS confirmed 23-year-old Mark Michael Bote is in federal custody, but he remains at Denver Health until his first federal court appearance on Tuesday afternoon.Federal charges were filed on Monday. Bote, who lives in Thornton, faces a charge of "false ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276767/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:07:14 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276767/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Turkey over the future of an Istanbul park may have given some travelers pause about going to the country this summer.But James Bainbridge, an author of "Lonely Planet Turkey," said last week that tourists need not cancel their trips, no matter the resolution of the dispute between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has overseen plans to convert Gezi Park, in Taksim Square, into a ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276220/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:58:53 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276220/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced that the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to spin-off an 80% ownership interest in an 8-hotel portfolio, totaling 3,146 rooms (2,912 owned rooms), to holders of Ashford Trust common stock in the form of a taxable special distribution. Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced that the Company's Board of ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276138/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276138/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Germans are as keen on travel as ever – almost 50 per cent plan a second trip besides their main annual holiday – according to the latest ADAC Reisemonitor survey Italy and Austria have become increasingly popular for extra breaks Almost 50 per cent of Germans have already made up their minds to take an extra break in addition to their main annual holiday. According to the findings of a ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276137/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276137/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The Éilan Hotel Resort & Spa is part of Éilan - San Antonio's new 120-acre mixed-use development that contains luxury residences, restaurants, retail outlets, and office space. Sage Hospitality announced it has added the Éilan Hotel Resort & Spa to its Premier and Lifestyle Division. The ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276139/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276139/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The hotels will be located in key cities and towns that have established commercial and industrial infrastructure and will help meet the growing demand for quality accommodation across Brazil. It is anticipated that the first of these new properties will open in 2016. Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276140/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276140/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Because financing for new hotel development is still difficult to obtain, many hotel developers clients have found EB-5 financing to be a valuable source of alternative financing. One of the first things a hotel developer wants to know when considering EB-5 financing for the first time is: What percentage of the total cost of the project can be provided with EB-5 investments? The answer to ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276142/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276142/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Year-to-date, 188 hotels have opened in the region with 32,667 rooms. In the remainder of 2013, 451 hotels are planned to open with 91,318 rooms. The Asia/Pacific hotel development pipeline comprises 1,828 hotels totalling 394,856 rooms, according to the May 2013 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report. The total active pipeline data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276141/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215276141/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc RLJ Lodging Trust announced that it acquired the long-term leasehold interest in the 399-room Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach for a purchase price of $75.3 million, or approximately $189,000 per key. The purchase price represents a forward capitalization rate of approximately 7.8% based on the Hotel’s projected 2014 net operating income. RLJ Lodging Trust announced that it acquired the ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274681/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:18 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274681/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Rising profits, limited supply growth and improved access to capital make 2013 and 2014 an excellent time to invest in the U.S. lodging industry. This is the sentiment expressed by participants in the recently released 2013 edition of PKF Consulting USA, LLC’s (PKFC) Hospitality Investment ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274680/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:18 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274680/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Orange Capital, a New York-based investment firm, today announced that it has retained Houlihan Lokey as its financial advisor to coordinate buyer interest in Strategic Hotels & Resorts. Orange Capital LLC, beneficial owner of approximately 3.65 percent of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, issued the following statement today regarding its investment in the Company: Orange Capital, a New ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274682/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:17 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274682/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Nor1 , the technology leader in upsell solutions, today released a new white paper entitled, "When More is More: Exploring Upselling as a Sales & Marketing Tactic." Authored by well-known expert and speaker on e-commerce and internet marketing, Tim Peter, founder of the consulting firm bearing his name, the paper asserts that employing upsell strategies can drive significant ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274684/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:17 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274684/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The new 30-second spot captures the on-property Hampton experiences of seven Millennial influencers as they travel across the country – from Atlanta, Georgia to Astoria, Oregon – and chronicle their trips Hampton Hotels debuted its newest ad campaign to reach young, social media-savvy travelers and encourage them to experience the brand. The new 30-second spot captures the on-property ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274683/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:16 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274683/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274685/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:14 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215274685/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc An eye-catching tourism cruise to the Xisha Islands, which China disputes with Vietnam, has been running for about two months. After its maiden tour in late April, Coconut Princess, the luxury ship that has carried hundreds of tourists and staff so far, is becoming a symbol of Xisha tourism. With the tour route being normalized on a regular basis, some questions have been raised, especially in ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215273267/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:01:03 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215273267/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc MICROS Systems, Inc.Hotel Property Management Systems and Point of Sale Solutions7031 Columbia Gateway DriveColumbia, MD 21046-2289United StatesTollfree: (866) 287-4736Phone: (443) 285-6000Fax: (443) ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215271677/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:46:00 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215271677/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, says the continued development of the hospitality industry was boosting the overall economic growth of the country. According to her, players in the hospitality industry employ various segments of the Ghanaian economy, as well as contribute greatly to the socio-economic development of the West African country. ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215271547/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31:20 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215271547/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Alex Attwood said the Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 16, would help boost the struggling economy while protecting existing assets from further development."The planning system plays a crucial role in assisting and supporting a thriving tourism industry," he said. "PPS 16 provides a common sense planning policy framework that is right ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215270386/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:44:21 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215270386/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc THE Flying Kangaroo has leaped back into a prestigious list of the world's best airlines, only to be outdone by its partner ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215269020/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:28:50 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215269020/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc MOSCOW, June 18 (Itar-Tass) - The Investigative Committee /SK/ opened a criminal case against Deputy Director General of Aeroflot Russian Airlines Andrei Kalmykov, suspected of abuse of authority, SK spokesman Vladimir Markin told Itar-Tass on Tuesday. The investigators said "Kalmykov, as deputy director general for commerce of Aeroflot-Russian Airlines, secured advantages for the companies ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215267917/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:42:31 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215267917/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc F&B will be a key component of the new hotel, with EHG recruiting renowned chef Izu Ani, who launched La Petite Maison in Dubai, to create the signature ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215266464/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:29:10 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215266464/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Figures have just become available, showing the widely expected drop in tourism arrivals between January and April this year, largely attributed to the oftentimes grotesque if not outright venemous anti travel advisories issued by certain countries, which were known to have an added agenda vis a vis one pair of candidates standing for presidential election. Some embassies and High Commissions in ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265972/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:14:27 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265972/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc PARIS, June 18 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:56am EDT PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - United Airlines said it would become the North American launch customer for Boeing's new stretched 787-10 passenger plane, with an order for 20 of the aircraft. That includes an upgrade on 10 existing 787 orders, it said at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday, adding that it expects delivery of its first aircraft in ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265873/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:56:02 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265873/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc LISTVYANKA SETTLEMENT (Irkutsk region), June 18 (Itar-Tass) - A plan for the development of Baikalsk city in Russia’s Irkutsk region and the setting up of a tourism economic zone may be ready before the end of summer, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting with United Russia Party activists in the region. He said the financing of the program will amount to 40 billion roubles, of ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265071/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:31:55 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265071/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Emirates Airline will operate nearly 60 extra flights to assist pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia during the Holy month of Ramadan, it said on ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265473/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:12 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265473/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Germany based luxury group Althoff Hotel Collection has selected eRevMax's channel management solution RateTiger for revenue optimization. Althoff properties will be using RateTiger Suite to manage rates and availability across multiple sales ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265021/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:21:12 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265021/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc PARIS, June 18 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:19am EDT PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - Pratt and Whitney said at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday that LATAM Airlines Group SA selected its geared turbofan engines to power 42 Airbus A320-family aircraft. The decision will mean 84 more orders worth about $1.4 billion for the Pratt engine, which gained 730 orders on Monday as it was picked to power ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265894/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:19:24 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215265894/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc (Reuters) - U.S. consumers are more satisfied with airlines in recent years but the industry still gets relatively low marks, mainly due to the onboard experience, according to a new customer poll released on ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215263250/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:07:41 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215263250/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc It's a good news, bad news story for airline customer satisfaction: Scores are the best in nearly two decades, but consumers still love to hate airlines more than most any other industry, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Despite raising its benchmark score 2 points, to 69 out of 100, the airline industry beat only cable TV companies and ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215263274/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:02:21 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215263274/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc (eTN) - The Tourism and Conservation Department of the Rwanda Development Board will this week launch the country's first religious tourism product, focusing on the Kibeho area in Southern Rwanda. On November 28, 1981 the first apparitions were reported from that little village, with teenagers talking of having seen the images of Mary, mother of Jesus, something that kept occurring time and ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215262443/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:25 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215262443/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc A joint venture between Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala and US-based Prudential Financial has bought a newly built residential development on Saadiyat Island from the emirate's loss-making tourism development ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215262444/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:58:06 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215262444/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Taiwan 's Penghu county has opened a representative office in China's coastal city of Xiamen. At the office's founding ceremony on Sunday, Wang Chien-fa, head of the county, said, "Xiamen's tourism industry has seen fast development, and we hope more people in the mainland will be attracted to visit Penghu with our promotion." Xiamen is a coastal city in ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215260779/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:11:21 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215260779/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Shire of Augusta-Margaret River tourism stakeholders say the district has the green light to demand more money and resources for local tourism projects following the release of a State Government industry development strategy last week.The South West Development Commission released its finalised Tourism Futures South West report on Monday in which Margaret River was the centrepiece for driving ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215258077/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:11:30 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215258077/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc (eTN) - The Rwanda Development Board's (RDB) Tourism and Conservation Department, led by Ms. Rica Rwigamba, is the country's custodian body to not just promote the country abroad but also to manage the country's three national parks and tourism attractions and conserve the precious wildlife, foremost, of course, the prized mountain gorillas. Ms. Rica was, in fact, saying ahead of ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215258078/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:42:10 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215258078/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The Louvre at night. As short-term bicycle rentals like Paris' Velib bikes expand in cities worldwide, navigating by bike has proposed a new set of challenges, including what's the least trafficked route between X and Y? Google Maps, which began providing bike directions in the United States and Canada in 2010 and in nine European countries in ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215257100/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:42:38 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215257100/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Korean Yonhap News Agency (YNA) recently reported that along with the booming of Chinese tourists travelling to Korean, the number of flights between China and Korea has exceeded those between Korea and Japan ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215257101/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:40:17 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215257101/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Havana, June 17 (Prensa Latina) An International Seminar on Journalism and Tourism started today in this capital with a study of routes and cultural proposals in Havana and the potentials of the tourism industry in Cuba. At least 48 communications professionals from Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Cuba have gathered for a week for this ninth seminar at the Jose ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255950/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:44 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255950/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Hong Kong has turned a former airport into an HK$8.2 billion ($1.1 billion) cruise terminal as the city seeks to woo wealthy Chinese travelers to help it become Asia's hub for luxury ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255951/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:10 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255951/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc ?????? ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ????????? ?. ?????? ?????????? ???? 41? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ?.?.?- --> HONG KONG - Finnair begins flying to Hanoi and Xi'an , further sharpening the airline's strategic focus on transfer traffic between Asia and Europe. Currently the only European carrier offering direct connections between the two cities and Europe, Finnair also offers ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255954/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:09 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255954/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Students, teachers and their families and friends can enjoy school holiday getaways in Shangri-La Hotels in Greater China, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255952/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:08 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255952/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc ?????? ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ????????? ?. ?????? ?????????? ???? 41? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ?.?.?- --> 137 Pillars House has launched a unique tour of Chiang Mai's historical buildings and museums with the highly-respected Professor Julaporn from Chiang Mai University as their personal guide. The half-day tour starts at the hotel where guests meet Professor Julaporn who gives ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255953/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:07 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255953/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Japan's airline to choose the advantages of the 737 MAX. It now operates a fleet of 30 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft on a network covering 25 domestic routes spanning the length and breadth of the country, with 78 round-trip flights per ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255955/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:06 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255955/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc On the occasion of the 2013 Paris Air Show from 17 to 23 June, Altran and Microsoft Corporation will highlight their strategic partnership in IT and Business Intelligence with a first innovation in the domain of Aircraft ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255956/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:04 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255956/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Discover the World Marketing has earned a reputation as a leader in global travel distribution and its success in developing a worldwide network of 80 offices in more than 60 countries with a portfolio of 73 clients utilizing its sales, marketing and business process outsourcing ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255957/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:03 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255957/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc ?????? ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ????????? ?. ?????? ?????????? ???? 41? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ?.?.?- --> BALI - Get ready to be enthralled inside a captivating and revitalizing spa sanctuary. Taman Air Spa opened its oasis early 2012 and has set new standards of wellness journeys,providing carefully crafted treatments by Taman Air Spa Artisan and a serene ambience that allows your ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255959/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:02 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255959/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The two destinations who were picked as the IMEX Wild Card winners this year - Davao City, Philippines and Fukuoka, Japan - were enthusiastic about their recent participation as Wild Cards at this international trade ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255958/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:37:01 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255958/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Destination of the Month'; is a ';how to sell'; special column which aims to fulfil the travel agents need of information. Tourism Authorities ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255960/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:36:59 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255960/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Star Cruises, the cruise line in Asia-Pacific, is inviting travelers to explore Malacca, the historical state of Malaysia, rich in heritage buildings, ancient landmarks, multi-culture and colonial architecture with SuperStar ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255961/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:36:58 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255961/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Destination of the Month'; is a ';how to sell'; special column which aims to fulfil the travel agents need of information. Tourism Authorities ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255962/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:36:57 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255962/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The Korea Tourism organisation has launched a trip to Korea combining a homestay (with a Korean family) and a course learning Korean in conjunction with Kyung Hee ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255963/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:36:56 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255963/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Air France-KLM and Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will offer their customers more destinations between Europe and India thanks to mutual code-share ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255964/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:36:55 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255964/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc United Airlines Flight 116 landed safely in Newark, N.J., Monday afternoon following claims by an unidentified passenger fellow travelers had been poisoned. The passenger was restrained after he became disruptive, saying all fellow travelers had been poisoned by the food served on the aircraft, a Boeing 777, CBS News reported. After landing the plane taxied to a remote area of the airport, ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255848/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:28:57 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215255848/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc RENSSELAER, N.Y. -- New York lawmakers want Amtrak to add baggage cars to its passenger trains that would be capable of carrying bicycles. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and state Sens. Betty Little of Warren County and Brad Hoylman of Manhattan said Monday such a move would get more visitors and tourism dollars into New York state. They discussed their plan at Amtrak's Albany-Rensselaer ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254647/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:58:40 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254647/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc After undergoing extensive renovation, the newly converted property now includes an array of new and re-concepted amenities for business and leisure travelers alike in the downtown Baltimore area. Embassy Suites Hotels welcomes the arrival of the brand's third property in the state of Maryland, the Embassy Suites Baltimore-Downtown. After undergoing extensive renovation, the newly ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254761/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:39 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254761/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Robert Friedland, Chairman and founder of Ivanhoe Capital Corporation, announced that the company's Ivanhoe Italia LLC subsidiary has completed the acquisition of the Villa Tre Ville luxury hotel. Robert Friedland, Chairman and founder of Ivanhoe Capital Corporation, announced that the company's Ivanhoe Italia LLC subsidiary has completed the acquisition of the Villa Tre Ville luxury ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254759/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:39 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254759/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Seeks Multi-Million Dollar Damages in Pending Litigation Renaissance Hotels, a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), will cease managing The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Hotel as ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254764/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:38 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254764/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west. Oscars Hotels purchased the Sunnybrook Hotel in April 2011 and with this agreement will undertake a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the guest rooms and restaurant, after which the hotel will reopen as Holiday Inn Warwick Farm on ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254763/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:38 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254763/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Reflecting the transformative change happening at its properties, Marriott Hotels today launched a new multi-year global marketing campaign. Called "Travel Brilliantly," it is a bold move amplifying the brand’s dedication to leading the future of travel. The dynamic campaign reflects the lifestyle of the next generation of travelers, who seamlessly blend work and play in a ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254762/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:38 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254762/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc White Lodging announced the following individuals have been named general managers within the last month across the company. David Malmberg has been promoted to general manager of the Courtyard and Residence Inn Austin Downtown Convention Center properties. Prior to joining White Lodging in 2011, Malmberg spent nine years in St. Kitts, West Indies. During that time he was the director of ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254765/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:37 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254765/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Current Outlook - The hotel industry outlook for the top 25 North American Markets is showing an increase of 2.1% in committed occupancy for May 2013 – April 2014 based on group commitments and individual reservations on the books as of April 28, 2013 compared to the same time last ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254767/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:37 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254767/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its ‘Different by Design’ Aloft brand has doubled its presence in Tulsa, Oklahoma with the opening of Aloft Tulsa Downtown. The opening also marks the successful completion of the Aloft brand’s second adaptive re-use project. The former City Hall was transformed into Aloft Tulsa Downtown by owner ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254766/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:37 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254766/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Scandic Hotels is the first hotel chain in the Nordic region to offer a digital solution for checking out at its hotels. In just a few quick steps guests can pay for their room and check out on their smartphone or computer – confirm the bill, receive an electronic receipt and drop the key off in reception on the way out. Scandic is currently piloting the new solution at Scandic Park in ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254769/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:36 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254769/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The international hotel and restaurant industry has been working toward sustainability in operations, and industry executives are making every effort to report their sustainability results. At the 2012 Cornell Hospitality Research Summit (CHRS), several presenters offered their analysis of both sustainability strategies and related reporting approaches. The international hotel and restaurant ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254768/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:36 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254768/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Hospitality executives and managers often must make challenging strategic decisions in which they use their best judgment to weigh a series of alternatives against a set of decision criteria. Hospitality executives and managers often must make challenging strategic decisions in which they use their best judgment to weigh a series of alternatives against a set of decision criteria. A new tool ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254760/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:36 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215254760/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc tourism industry. In the late 19th and early 20th century, East Africa was famous as a game hunting destination owing to its wide open savannah plains, rich with wildlife and tropical forests. The word safari, derived from an amalgamation of the Arabic and Swahili dialect to mean travel, is said to have originated from East Africa. At the time, it was commonplace for visitors from the US and ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215253750/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:56:52 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215253750/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc A ferry stop in the Canal Grande in Venice. In case you were considering a dip in one of Venice's canals, don't or expect to pay fines up to 500 euro. The city of Venice recently released a list of 10 no-nos aimed at tourists in a new campaign entitled "Venezia anche tua, rispettala!" (Venice is yours too, respect it!). Among the prohibitions are picnicking in the area ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215253751/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:33:07 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215253751/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc the final segment of the Great Allegheny Passage, above, from Homestead, Pa., to Pittsburgh, opened on Saturday . It links with the C&O Canal Towpath in Cumberland, Md., which continues to Washington. (USA ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215253752/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:33:06 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215253752/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Jerry Seinfeld (character) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This is a bit off-topic from what I normally write about here, but having just returned from a vacation during which my wife and I experienced two service-devoid encounters with one of the nation's major airlines, it's what will be on my mind until I write it. So here goes. The business strategy employed by most if not all of our ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252525/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:46:21 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252525/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc hotel SalesPro Now Provides Fully-Integrated Event Diagrams; Easy-to-Use Diagramming Tools Create Function Layouts, Seating Charts, Meal Assignments; hotel SystemsPro will Launch Second New Sales Product at ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252559/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252559/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Spread over six acres, Hyatt Regency Gurgaon is strategically located off the Delhi-Jaipur Highway (NH 8) at the gateway of Gurgaon’s commercial district. The hotel is conveniently located 30 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport and is an ideal base for tourists covering the ‘golden triangle’ of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252558/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252558/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Maybe we can learn from a business tycoon like Sir Richard. He has tapped into all sorts of industries with over 200 companies in 30 countries. He has tried records, cosmetics, television and airlines, phones and orbital space launch systems. And, we are just trying to focus on Hospitality. One must admit that Sir Richard Branson does everything with style and flair. Plus, he has a great deal ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252561/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:58 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215252561/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc A passenger aboard a United Airlines flight heading from Hong Kong to Newark reportedly told the crew that he "poisoned everyone on board," before being restrained by passengers. United Airlines spokeswoman Jennifer Dohm confirmed a disturbance. "While en route from Hong Kong to Newark, a passenger became disruptive onboard United flight 116," she said. "The crew ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215251447/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:27:27 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215251447/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc A GOLD Coast stuntman's dizzying scuba-skydriving video has gone viral on Youtube and won him accolades in a national tourism competition.Gulliver Page filmed himself with a GoPro camera parachuting from a helicopter into the Great Barrier Reef for the ``1 Day in Paradise' national short film competition.The Burleigh Heads performer was one of 20 filmmakers and storytellers selected to ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215250208/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:41:23 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215250208/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Pegasus Solutions to attract more international traffic. The 304-room hotel is the only airport property for the recently expanded Queen Alia International Airport, a status that increases its opportunity to attract both corporate and leisure traffic through Pegasus' global sales and marketing support under the "UI" chain code. "Our hotel already appeals to an enviable list ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215250635/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:30:51 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215250635/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Saadiyat Beach Residences from TDIC, the companies said on Monday. They did not disclose how much was paid for the luxury development. The property is subject to a five-year leaseback to TDIC, in which the tourism firm will manage leasing the residences on behalf of MPREI. The project was launched in the fourth quarter of 2012 and is currently 80 percent leased, the statement said. The ... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215250192/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:10:30 -0400 http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php/sid/215250192/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc