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| BELIZE GETS NEW DIRECTOR |
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Belize Tourism Board announces the appointment of Seleni Matus as new director of tourism
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| Seleni Matus | | The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has announced that they have a new director of tourism. Expected to assume her post in April of 2010, Seleni Matus brings more than 10 years of experience in leading large-scale initiatives that have helped to mainstream sustainable tourism principles into key sectors of the tourism industry. Matus, a born Belizean, spent the last several years in the U.S. and will be transferring back to her homeland to step in after former director of tourism Tracy Panton’s 12-year reign. According to BTB, under Matus’ new leadership, the BTB will continue to generate global awareness of Belize as a premier Caribbean/Central American adventure and nature tourism destination. Want to know more about Seleni Matus? Keep reading.
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| TURISMO CHILE UPDATE |
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Turismo Chile communicates latest updates on the country’s tourism infrastructure following the February 27 earthquake
Following the magnitude 8.8 quake that hit central Chile in the early morning hours of Saturday February 27, 2010, Turismo Chile has announced the latest updates on the country’s tourism infrastructure. Santiago’s International Airport is now operating 80 per cent of scheduled flights. National carrier LAN Airlines reports that they are currently operating 65 per cnet of regularly scheduled flights in and out of Santiago including domestic and international flights. North American carriers Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines have all resumed flights to Santiago. Continue reading for complete updates on hotel infrastructure, roads and more.
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| SANDALS REWARDS AGENTS “MORE THAN EVER” |
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“More Than Ever” travel agent contest is back from Sandals; new prizes and new bonus with “ACV & Me” available
Sandals’ sixth annual promotion created exclusively for Canadian agents – “More Than Ever” – is back and agents from coast to coast have a chance to win a variety of prizes. One lucky travel agent will drive away with the Grand Prize – a three year lease on their very own Sandals co-branded Honda Element. Secondary prizes include: 25 trips to Sandals and Beaches resorts (some including air transportation courtesy of Air Canada Vacations); $10,000 in Sandals Marketing Bank Dollars (10 random draws of $1,000 each); 50 gift baskets; and 50 gift cards. For more information and details on how to register, keep reading.
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| AIR MILES APPOINTS BOWMAN |
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Air Miles Reward Program announces the appointment of Susan Bowman to senior director of travel rewards
Neil Everett, chief marketing officer of the Air Miles Reward Program has announced the appointment of Susan Bowman to the position of senior director, travel rewards, reporting to Jill Morison, vice president, rewards. Bowman brings more than 20 years of travel, retail and financial services experience to the Air Miles Reward Program. She previously held the position of senior vice-president, marketing for Thomas Cook, responsible for creating an integrated marketing plan across all of Thomas Cook's banners. In addition to her employment with Thomas Cook, Bowman co-led the inception and creation of the American Express Membership Rewards program. Keep reading for more on Bowman new role.
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| VISION|CO GETS NEW PR & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER |
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Kathy Motton has been announced as Vision|Co’s new public relations and communications manager for destinations team
Vision|Co has announced the hire of Kathy Motton as public relations and communications manager for the destination team. Motton will be responsible for all aspects of media relations and promotions for NYC & Company, Arizona, Houston, San Francisco, Colombia and Paradores Spain. Keep reading for more on Motton and how she can be reached.
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| SAINT LUCIA READY TO GROW IN 2010 |
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| Jade Mountain | | Saint Lucia Tourist Board announces new advancements for 2010; highlights include resort renovations, new flights, and more
Expecting a strong increase in visitor arrivals this year, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board has announced that they will welcome increased airline seats, hotel, spa and restaurant enhancements, as well as new excursions and active adventures in 2010. To see what new things Saint Lucia has to offer your clients this year, keep reading.
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| KENYA SELECTS VOX |
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| The Kenya Tourist Board has officially appointed VoX International to be its market development and public relations representative office in Canada. Aimed at boosting the growth of Canadian tourists to Kenya, VoX International will provide sales and marketing, tradeshow representation, business development and public relations support to reach the travel and tourism industry and Canadian consumer on behalf of Kenya.
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| BERLIN BREAKS RECORDS IN 2009 |
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Berlin announces a 4.5% increase in total arrivals for 2009; numbers from the U.S. remain strong, while Canadian arrivals drop
In spite of a strong Euro and the international economic crisis, Berlin closed its 2009 tourism year with record visitor numbers. In 2009, 8.3 million guests checked into Berlin’s hotels, an increase of 4.5 per cent. Out of those guests, a total of 18.87 million overnights were spend, an increase of 6.2 per cent over the year prior. On the average, guests stayed in Berlin for 2.3 nights; a slight increase over 2008. Visitor numbers have been increasing steadily for the past six years. In 2009 the U.S. continued to show strong numbers to Berlin with more than 238,400 Americans visiting the German capital. Continue reading for more 2009 statistics and tourism projections for 2010.
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NO AGREEMENT FOR BA
Canadian Press
British Airways says talks with a cabin crew union aimed at averting a strike have broken down with no agreement. A BA spokesman said Wednesday the company remains available for negotiations about the long-running dispute over pay, job security and working conditions. Cabin crew voted last month to authorize a strike, but the union has said it would not disrupt the busy Easter holiday period. BA has been training other staff members, including pilots, to staff cabins if there is a strike, and has also arranged to operate some fully crewed charter aircraft.
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