World Travel Market Meridian Club Think Tank

Senior executives say unmanaged business travel expected for the future

Unmanaged business travel could become the norm over the next five years as businesses find it increasingly easy to get better deals online, according to a panel of experts at this week’s World ...

Special Meeting on Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Arab World

World Economic Forum winds up meeting in Jordan with call for action

Dead Sea, Jordan – The World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Arab World ended today with a call for action and radical change in the region’s ...

Emirates not seeing downturn in business

Emirates Airline: It's business as usual

HAMBURG - State-owned carrier Emirates Airline is not yet seeing a downturn in business and bookings for the next few months are at high levels, even as other airlines warn stuttering economies ...

Southern Air-Saudi Arabian Airlines Agreement

Southern Air signs agreement with Saudi Arabia Airlines

NORWALK, Conn. - Southern Air Holdings, Inc. today announced the addition of Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. Ltd. to its list of blue chip global clients.

IT Platform to Increase Ease of Doing Business in Trinidad and Tabago

Trinidad and Tobago unveils TTBizLink

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) has embarked on Phase One of TTBizLink, a web site that allows individuals and companies to connect with the ...

Enterpreneurial culture of New Zealand lauded

New Zealand emerges as an entrepreneurial powerhouse

NEW YORK - New Zealand has begun the 2011 year as one of the most entrepreneurial countries on the planet. It is "an entrepreneurial powerhouse," according to The Economist.

First Centra Hotel Under Centara Hotels opens in Phuket

New Centra brand launched with Phuket hotel

Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong, Phuket, the first property under the new Centra brand of Centara Hotels & Resorts, is now ready for business.

Private Aviation

XOJET announces 50 percent year-over-year growth

SAN FRANCISCO, NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES - XOJET Inc., the leader in private aviation, today announced 50% year-over-year growth in its business.

Trade Shows

Seeking greater convention business

Conventions, in the guise of trade shows, may be one of the earliest forms of capitalism.

October 6 In Central London

CMO Exploring Conference 2010 to create and promote business and investment in Central Africa

This year’s theme for the CMO Exploring Conference 2010 is “Today’s reality, tomorrow’s potential,” and will cover the risks of trading in Africa and how to minimize them, along with ...

Libya open for business

Is Lybia aspiring to become a new Dubai?

BENGHAZI, Libya – In the outskirts of this city, Libya's second largest, row after row of sand-colored concrete apartment blocks and villas are sprouting from the desert.

Airline Industry

Airline industry enjoying surprising upswing

From rising traffic to increased fares, the airline industry is enjoying a surprising upswing in the face of lingering doubt about the strength of the economic recovery.

Focus On Business Travel Market

TripIt president to present at China Travel Distribution Summit

Gregg Brockway, president of Tripit, said he is very interested in learning about the Chinese travel industry on his upcoming trip to China to speak at the China Travel Distribution Summit in ...

Penny Lion Named

Business Events Australia welcomes new general manager

Tourism Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Penny Lion to the position of general manager, Business Events Australia.

Corporate Travelers Booking Smarter

Business travelers committed to saving money for their companies

Corporate travel is expected to rebound this year, but cost-saving continues to drive travel plans being made by business travelers.

Business And Luxury Travel

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