As in 2008, Munich Airport has again achieved the number five position in the World Airport Awards 2009, securing its status as one of the world’s best airports. In the global rankings, only Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore and Zurich scored higher than Munich.
Leading hotel booking site Hotels.com has launched a new local language site in China. The site, accessible via www.hotels.com or www.hotels.cn, offers local currency pricing and payment methods.
Trinidad & Tobago is hosting a mix of traditional celebrations and athletic competitions this summer. From the first Caribbean Games to the 5th Annual Muhtadi Drum Festival, the destination offers a broad selection of festivals that highlight the harmony of diverse ethnicities as well as sporting events that showcase the region’s talented athletes.
Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism and the Mexico Tourism Board have officially launched their North American recovery campaign in an effort to reactivate the tourism industry. The first part of the three-phase multimedia campaign will start airing this week across television stations throughout the U.S.
As Caribbean tourism heads continue to lobby the British government over impending increases in a UK airline ticket tax on long haul flights, Jamaica says it could lose between £30 million ($49 million) and £50 million ($82 million) when the proposed hikes take effect in November.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Asia Pacific will conduct their first event in Australia in Sydney on July 1, 2009. The Managing Director of HSMAI Asia Pacific, Ms Bernadette Dennis, will host the cocktail event.