Pegasus Airlines – flypgs.com

Pegasus Airlines – flypgs.com
Our worst Airline / flight experience – Flight from Istanbul to Bishkek
After online check-in my seat was changed a couple of times and suddenly my seat was even questioned. So I had to wait until the very end of boarding. Once on the plane the Pegasus flight attendants were totally incompetent and unfriendly – Not able to handle a overcrowded airplane and still pushing me from one seat to another.
Flight from Istanbul to Bishkek

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CIBTM OPENS WITH THE BIGGEST SHOW TO DATE

CIBTM OPENS WITH THE BIGGEST SHOW TO DATE
398 exhibitors on the show floor
15% increase in Pre-Scheduled Appointments
Hosted Buyers arrive from 18 countries

CIBTM (www.cibtm.com) 2012 opened today confirming its status as the leading event for the meetings, incentives, business travel and events industry in China and Asia. With over 5,000 meetings industry professionals (subject to an independent ABC audit post show) expected to participate over 3 days of the event, a 15% increase in pre-scheduled business appointments between Hosted Buyers and suppliers, 398 exhibitors on the show floor (an increase of 7% on 2011) and an 18% increase in the number of exhibitors from China, and Hosted Buyers arriving from 18 countries (up 36% on 2011), CIBTM is set to be biggest to date.

Jeffrey Xu, CIBTM Project Manager, Reed Travel Exhibitions commented; “We are delighted with the response we have had to CIBTM this year, in particular the increase in Hosted Buyers from China. This year we spent time in the regions building awareness of the MICE industry through a number of road shows and one of the reasons for the 36% increase in Hosted Buyers is a direct result of our work in the 2nd and 3rd tier cities around China.

“We have also doubled the number of corporate and association buyers from Beijing. As one of the key measurements for the success of our show is gauged by the amount of business leads created between buyers and suppliers, and with 8,459 pre-scheduled appointments already confirmed, this is a very positive start to the show” Xu added.

China Meetings Week kicked off yesterday with four bespoke Hosted Buyer tours, tailored to familiarize buyers from around the world with what the city of Beijing and surrounding areas has to offer the meetings and events industry.

Itineraries included excursions to the Temple of Heaven, Lao She Tea House, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, National Museum of China, Beijing National Stadium and 798 Art Zone.

There will be over 19 dedicated education sessions during CIBTM, delivered through strategic partnerships with leading associations including Meetings Professional International (MPI), International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE). To view a full outline of the events planned to take place as part of China Meetings week, please visit http://www.cibtm.com/en/Education-Programme

China Meetings Week is one of the major driving forces behind the growth of the meetings industry throughout China and is set to help the country fully realise its potential to attract large-scale international corporate and association events. This year the Site annual international conference will follow CIBTM in Beijing, another example of the development of the MICE sector in the region.

For the first time, meeting professionals around the world can download the IBTM Event Show App, by searching the App Store or Android Market for ‘IBTM Events’.

Minister supports move to professional development in events industry

Minister supports move to professional development in events industry

13th August 2012, UK: The UK meetings and events industry will have an Institute of Event Management for professional development following the organisation’s incorporation last week, andendorsement from John Penrose MP, Minister for Tourism & Heritage.

In a letter to Planning Board Chair Susan Spibey, Mr Penrose wrote, “Business Tourism contributes £36bn a year and plays a vital role in the UK’s economy. Nevertheless, I want us to capture an even higher share of the international market. To do this we need to capitalize on the professionalism of our business tourism offer … The government supports the aims of any organization which seeks to raise the skills base, and I wish you future success with this venture.”

“This news follows a huge amount of hard work on behalf of the Institute to establish a credible and endorsed organisation for the events industry, commented Spibey. “This news moves us closer to the establishment of a working organisation with accredited professional development courses.”

Nick de Bois, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events also added “I welcome this development as another step to enhance the professional status of the events industry. In this increasingly competitive environment we need to attract the brightest and the best and the Institute of Event Management is another important progression in this task.”

Martin-Christian Kent, Product Development Director at People 1st, the sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, said that the organisation is pleased with the decision to approve the creation of the Institute of Event Management.

“The events industry is a critical part of the UK economy and it is fitting that the Institute provides a robust legacy when the UK is hosting the biggest sporting event in the world. We will continue to support the Institute’s work and the employers involved to increase the professionalism of the industry and help tackle the skill needs of its workforce”

The news comes following the launch of Britain for Events campaign, supported by Mr Penrose and the Minister’s visit to International Confex earlier in the year.

CIBTM OFFERS DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ATTENDEES

CIBTM OFFERS DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL ATTENDEES
Sign up now to secure your place at China’s leading meetings, incentives and business travel exhibition

With only seven weeks left until CIBTM (www.cibtm.com) and the show floor almost sold out to full capacity, Reed Travel Exhibitions are urging prospective Hosted Buyer and trade visitors to register to attend the show, which will deliver unrivalled business, education and networking opportunities for all participants.

CIBTM 2012 will bring together over 400 exhibitors from 29 countries, over 300 international and regional Hosted Buyers, over 20 key industry figures who will deliver thought provoking education content and a host of networking opportunities which will take place as part of China Meetings Week 2012.

Exhibitors signed up to take part in the biggest CIBTM to date include; Silversea Cruises, Rotana Hotels, London and Partners, Marriot International, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, Barcelona Convention Bureau, China Star, Air China Limited, Japan National Tourism Organisation, Tourism Australia and Pacific World. For a full list of exhibitors participating in CIBTM 2012 visit www.cibtm.com/en/2012-Exhibitor-List/

Jeffrey Xu, Reed Travel Exhibitions, Exhibition Manager CIBTM comments, “CIBTM provides a dedicated three-day business platform focused on the rapidly expanding and developing Chinese market. The growth of the show is a testament to the considerable interest in the sector, both inbound and outbound, as local Chinese corporations and the world’s leading industry players focus on this part of the world and its significant growth prospects. I would encourage anyone involved in the planning and staging of meetings, incentives, events and business travel throughout the region to register and secure their Hosted Buyer or visitor place.”

The rise of technology and its application in the MICE sector will be a hot topic at this year’s show. Industry professionals including Jens Thraenhart, Co-Founder & President, DragonTrail and Chair, PATA China Chapter/PATA Technology Committee and Ewan MacLeod, Founder of Mobile Industry Review will be presenting sessions dedicated to informing meetings industry professionals about an industry which is developing at an exponential rate.

CIBTM will also provide the launch platform for the results of the 2012 China and Asia Meetings Industry Research report, which will be presented onsite by Sally Greenhill from The Right Solution on the 12th September (2:30-3:30pm) and again on 14th September (12-1pm). The research report provides valuable insight into the meetings and incentives industry in China and Asia as well as up to date market information on the latest trends and developments over the past 12 months. For more information about the full CIBTM Education programme, visit http://www.cibtm.com/en/Education-Programme/

There are also a number of networking events planned to take place as part of China Meetings week which will be free for all Hosted Buyers and trade visitors attending CIBTM. The Annual SITE conference will take place directly after CIBTM, offering an extended education platform for those attending. The CIBTM Welcome Reception, Hosted by CNCC will take place in China National Convention Centre on Wednesday 12th September (5:30-7:40pm) and the CIBTM Gala Evening will be held at Juyongguan Great Wall on Thursday 13th September. For a full outline of networking opportunities available at CIBTM, visit http://www.cibtm.com/en/Highlights-and-Features/Networking-Events/

For full event details and to apply for free Hosted Buyer or visitor status logon to http://www.cibtm.com

CIBTM 2012 takes place on the 12th-14th September 2012.

Outrigger to Acquire 254-key Laguna Beach Resort

Outrigger to Acquire 254-key Laguna Beach Resort in Laguna Phuket, Thailand
Transaction Scheduled to Close in January 2013

PHUKET, THAILAND, July 24, 2012 – Outrigger Hotels and Resorts announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the 254-key Laguna Beach Resort, located in the renowned Laguna Phuket integrated resort on Bang Tao Bay in the northwest coast of Phuket, Thailand. The transaction is scheduled to close in the first quarter of 2013.

“The Laguna Beach Resort will be one of the brightest jewels in the Outrigger portfolio and we look forward to completing the renovations and opening this resort early next year,” said Darren Edmonstone, managing director of Outrigger Enterprises Group – Asia-Pacific. “The addition of this iconic resort positions Outrigger extremely well in the growing Asia-Pacific region. The combination of the Laguna Beach Resort, with our existing management of the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas and the idyllic Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort and Spa, creates exciting opportunities for guests who desire a luxury experience in premier leisure destinations in Asia.”
Originally opened in 1991, the Laguna Beach Resort is nestled between a tropical lagoon and the Andaman Sea. The resort features amenities that include a spa, tennis courts, meeting and conference rooms, a wedding chapel, extensive water features and a resort pool. Each of the 254 rooms features a private balcony. A fully-equipped kids club makes the resort a perfect spot for families. The resort is just 20-minutes from the airport and Patong Beach, and 25-minutes from Phuket town. The property is currently undergoing a major renovation of all of its rooms and public areas and is expected to reopen early in the second quarter of 2013.

The Laguna Beach Resort will be the second Outrigger property in Laguna Phuket, joining the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas, which it has managed since August 2009.

Since starting its Asian expansion a few years ago, Outrigger has grown its presence to include properties currently open or under development in Bali and Phuket, the two most popular resort destinations in Asia, as well as in Phi Phi island, Thailand; Sanya, Hainan Island, China; and Quy Nhon, Vietnam.

“After managing a property in the Laguna Phuket destination resort for nearly three years, we are confident that the Laguna Beach Resort is a perfect fit for our first major investment in the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to continuing to expand the Outrigger brand to other major resort destinations as well, added Edmonstone.

The Laguna Beach Resort is one of six deluxe resort hotels within the 1,000-acre Laguna Phuket integrated resort, widely recognized as one of Asias finest destination resorts, with five miles of pristine sandy beaches, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club, spas, restaurants and a retail shopping center. Laguna Resorts and Hotels Public Company Limited, a public company listed on the Thai stock exchange, developed the Laguna Phuket integrated resort starting in the mid-1980s from the remains of an abandoned tin mine once thought to be too polluted to develop. Laguna Phuket has since won numerous environmental awards as a result of that successful effort.

Day 1 of IMEX 2012

What’s Coming Up On Day 1 of IMEX 2012: 22 May

Today at 10:00 in Germany, the doors open at IMEX in Frankfurt and we mark 10 years of business, education and networking.
We have already had a great and successful day, with a record number of association executives taking part in our refreshed Association Day and Evening.

Meanwhile Hall 8 is ready to welcome you, so IMEX will offer:
Over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 140 countries.
More than 140 education sessions across formats and forums.
A host of networking opportunities, including these cocktail events.
Watch IMEX TV for a preview of IMEX 2012 and a review of Association Day here.

There is so much you can do and get done at IMEX.

Some Suggestions For Today
Campfires across the day on subjects such as Sustainability Stories, Winning Ways to Win Bids, Social Media for Beginners , Wanna Hear Some Meeting Design Secrets and more.
Learning Lightning Labs – the ideal place for suppliers in particular to get express learning in on the show floor.
Learn to relax yourself for any business day at Strike A Pose 14:45 on the Sustainability Hub.
Hear champion winning footballer Jean-Marie Pfaff speak (German language seminar).
A day of great stand events on the show floor.

ITB Berlin 2012: Trendmotor und stabiler Branchentreffpunkt

ITB Berlin 2012: Trendmotor und stabiler Branchentreffpunkt

ITB Berlin 2012
7. bis 11. März 2012

PRESSE-INFORMATION
Zuwächse aus dem asiatischen und pazifischen Raum – Adventure-Travel, sozial verantwortlicher Tourismus sowie Gay & Lesbian Travel boomen – Travel-Technology-Halle seit Dezember ausgebucht – Deutsche Lufthansa wieder auf der ITB Berlin.

Berlin, 30. Januar 2012 – Der Countdown zur 46. ITB Berlin vom 7. bis 11. März 2012 läuft. Viele Hallen der weltweit größten Reisemesse sind bereits ausgebucht. Insgesamt erwartet die Messeleitung rund 11.000 ausstellende Unternehmen und Organisationen aus über 180 Ländern in den 26 Hallen unter dem Berliner Funkturm. David Ruetz, Leiter der ITB Berlin: „Der stabile Anmeldestand im Vergleich zum Vorjahr bestätigt die ITB Berlin erneut als führende internationale Plattform der Reiseindustrie. Auch wird die ITB Berlin 2012 wieder ihrem Ruf als Impulsgeber der Reisebranche gerecht. Auf der Agenda des ITB Berlin Kongresses stehen hochaktuelle und zukunftsweisende Themen, zu denen international renommierte Experten Rede und Antwort stehen werden, so zum Beispiel zu Kreuzfahrten oder zur touristischen Entwicklung der arabischen Staaten“. Im Fokus steht das Partnerland Ägypten, das die Eröffnungsfeier am Vorabend der ITB Berlin gestalten wird. Während der Messe präsentieren alle Regionen Ägyptens in der Halle 23a den Fachbesuchern und dem privaten Publikum ihre vielfältigen Angebote.

Neue Aussteller und Wiederkehrer zeigen Veränderungen im Reisemarkt
Fernost und Südostasien sind auf der ITB Berlin so präsent wie nie zuvor. Als boomende Region auf der touristischen Landkarte drängt Indonesien verstärkt in den Markt, auch Vietnam ist sehr gut vertreten. China und die Mongolei verzeichnen mit fast zwei Dutzend neuen Ausstellern ein sehr kräftiges Wachstum. Dieser Trend schlägt sich in der komplett ausgebuchten Halle 26 nieder. Ebenfalls voll belegt ist die Halle 5.2a, in der vor allem Anbieter aus Südasien, Australien und der Pazifikregion ausstellen. Indien (Halle 5.2b) vergrößert seine Präsenz um Ausstellungsflächen in Halle 5.2a. Neue Hotels aus Rajasthan und Kerala zeigen ihre Angebote. Auch aus Bhutan ist ein deutlicher Zuwachs an Individualausstellern zu verbuchen. Auf der ITB Berlin engagieren sich Aussteller aus Zentralasien (Halle 7.2b) besonders stark: zum einen durch die Rückkehr von Bangladesh, das 2007 das letzte Mal auf der ITB Berlin vertreten war, und zum anderen durch die steigende Zahl der Individualaussteller aus Usbekistan.

Auch in den Afrika-Hallen 20 und 21 gibt es neue Aussteller und Wiederkehrer. So meldet sich die Republik Côte d´Ivoire auf der ITB Berlin zurück. In Halle 21 ist Tschad nach 1999 wieder anwesend. Die Republik Kongo ist zum ersten Mal auf der ITB Berlin präsent. Algerien, Tunesien, Marokko und Libyen vergrößern ihre Standflächen – Réunion sogar um 50 Prozent.

Eine ganze Reihe neuer Aussteller sind in der Halle 25 zu finden. Die Deutsche Lufthansa zeigt nach mehrjähriger Abwesenheit wieder Flagge. Erstmals dabei sind Kreuzfahrtanbieter wie Passat Kreuzfahrten, TUI-Flussgenuss, Hapag-Loyd und Plantours. Da die Travel-Technology-Hallen ausgebucht sind, ziehen IT-Anbieter wie Tripadvisor, Unister, Mystifly, Air Fast Tickets, Expedia, Travel Guru (Indien), Booking Markets und z-direct in diese Halle ein.

Der Wellness-Boom hält an, das zeigt die vollständig ausgebuchte Halle 16. Am Publikums-Wochenende findet hier ein großes Bühnenprogramm von Beauty 24 statt. Als neue Aussteller in Halle 18 zeigen der Reiseveranstalter More Travel aus Lettland und Chic Outlet Shopping ihre Angebote. Und unter der Marke Holland Classics präsentieren Keukenhof, Floriade World Expo Holland 2012 und zahlreiche weitere Partner typisch holländische Besonderheiten auf einem Stand.

Das Segment Gay & Lesbian Travel wächst aus seiner Nische heraus – eine Entwicklung, die sich am vergrößerten Angebot in Halle 2.1 niederschlägt. Erstmals ist Brasilien mit einem individuellen Stand vertreten, Aussteller aus Griechenland, Mexiko und Portugal feiern dieses Jahr Premiere. Wien lädt im Fachbesucherbereich des Pink Pavilion in ein echtes Wiener Café ein. Auf diesen Wachstumsmarkt setzt auch Dertour und präsentiert seinen frisch aufgelegten Gay- und Lesbian-Katalog.

Ein weiteres Wachstumssegment ist Adventure Travel und sozial verantwortlicher Tourismus. Neben vielen neuen Ausstellern aus Lateinamerika sowie Geoparcs und Organisationen wie Rainforest Alliance, Atmosfair, Myclimate, Ecpat, Tourism Watch, TourCert und The International Eco Tourism Society zieht Grönland als neue Destination in die Halle 4.1 ein. Einer der Höhepunkte auf der ITB Berlin 2012 ist das 30-jährige Jubiläum von RUF Jugendreisen.

Travel Technology gewinnt weiter an Bedeutung
Den anhaltenden Erfolg der Plattform eTravel World im Ausstellungsbereich Travel Technology in Halle 7.1c demonstriert die Zahl der wiederkehrenden Aussteller aus den Bereichen Mobile Travel und Social Media. Der seit Dezember ausgebuchte Ausstellungsbereich spiegelt die wachsende Bedeutung und die Dynamik dieses Segmentes wider. Neue Schwerpunkte setzen Unternehmen aus dem Bereich Social-Review-Management wie Reevoo und Review Pro. Höhepunkte des Bühnenprogramms, das erstmals simultan deutsch-englisch übersetzt wird, sind internationale Paneldiskussionen rund um Reiseblogs am Donnerstag und Freitag der ITB Berlin, 8. und 9. März. Am ITB-Samstag findet ein App-Marathon in Halle 7.1c statt, der Fach-und Privatbesuchern einen Überblick über die Reise-App-Welt gibt. Die ITB Berlin unterstützt auch den Travel App Guide (Herausgeber mvolution, Verlag Alabasta), der zur ITB Berlin 2012 neu aufgelegt wird.

Kompetentes Wissen zum Thema Social Media erhalten Fachbesucher nicht nur in der eTravel World, sondern auch im Rahmen des ITB Berlin Kongresses am Marketing und Distribution Day, Freitag, 9. März, und beim Travel Technology Kongress PhoCusWright@ITB am Mittwoch, 7. März.

Alle Aussteller der ITB Berlin, ihre Kontaktdaten und Angeboten sind unter http://www.virtualmarket.itb-berlin.de im Virtual Market Place zu finden. Der Virtual Market Place dient auch als Online-Katalog. Die Daten werden permanent aktualisiert und ergänzt.

Über die ITB Berlin und den ITB Berlin Kongress
Die ITB Berlin 2012 findet von Mittwoch bis Sonntag, 7. bis 11. März, statt. Von Mittwoch bis Freitag ist die ITB Berlin für Fachbesucher geöffnet. Parallel zur Messe läuft der ITB Berlin Kongress von Mittwoch bis Freitag, 7. bis 9. März 2012. Er ist weltweit der größte Fachkongress der Branche. Mehr Informationen sind zu finden unter. Die ITB Berlin ist die führende Messe der weltweiten Reiseindustrie. 2011 stellten 11.163 Unternehmen aus 188 Ländern ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen rund 170.000 Besuchern, darunter 110.791 Fachbesuchern vor.

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– Bank & ATM 47m

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The best of Thailand

The best of Thailand
Booking flights and accommodation – guide and tourist information
Discover the Land of Smiles | All tourism information for your trip to Thailand

Koh Similan Marine National Park
Just 84 km northwest of the deckchairs and the bustling crowds of Phuket’s Patong Beach lies a gateway to another world. Koh Similan is one of the best-known island groups in the Andaman Sea, largely because of the wonders that wait beneath the clear blue waters that surround it.
Generally counted among the 10 most interesting dive areas in the world, this little archipelago has also become a favourite destination for yachts and tour boats.

PATTAYA the “Thai Riviera”
One of the hottest beach-resort destinations in Thailand, Pattaya may not be idyllic but it certainly makes up for it with a wide variety of activities, accommodation, and nightlife venues.
Pattaya is a popular beach resort on the Gulf of Thailand just 150 km southeast of Bangkok…

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