World Travel : Trip 119 : South-East Asia, Thailand : Musical Interlude in Udon Thani
Video/Movie Clip recorded on a 3 week trip to Thailand, October 2012. Udon Thani is a medium size town in the North of Thailand. It has some nice old temples to see/visit ... and it also has a very large modern shopping centre with lots of interesting things to do! Here I find a Yamaha Piano Showroom which let me and my friend have a practise {well, that #39;s what I was doing, lol?!} ... before we head down to the 4th Floor of the shopping centre to one of the Karaoke Bars that are popular in this part of the world. Warning : thanks partly to a few Leo Beers at lunchtime ... and a general feeling of happiness and contentment ... I decided to have a go at singing something in Thai! Nice comments only, please guys ... or I might never sing again, lol!!From:TravelChampionViews:1 0ratingsTime:11:38More inTravel Events

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George Tanasijevich, president and chief executive, Marina Bay Sands, at the World Travel Awards Asia, Australasia and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2012From:worldtravelawardsViews:3 0ratingsTime:01:30More inTravel Events

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End of the World Files; Episode 1: All I Want For Christmas is 2013
The pilot episode of the End of the World Files, an end of the world travel show which looks at possible causes and locations for the end of the world. Pack your galoshes and don #39;t forget the Grey Goose!From:EndoftheWorldFilesViews:4 0ratingsTime:02:50More inPeople Blogs

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(MENAFN - Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Sharjah, the home of culture, looking forward to making the most of the high-profile global travel and tourism exhibition and networking event, will participate in World Travel Market (WTM) 2012, to be held in London from 5 to 8 November, 2012.

The Sharjah delegation to WTM 2012 comprising various government bodies and key players of the tourism and hospitality industry will be headed by Mohamed Ali Al Noman, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA).

Others joining the team include top officials and senior representatives of the Shurooq (Sharjah Investment and Development Authority) Sharjah Airport Authority, Sharjah Media Centre, Environment and Protected Areas Authority, Sharjah Art Foundation, Sharjah Museums Department, Orient Tours and Time Ruby Hotel Apartments etc.

"The participation is a chance to view marketing plans that meet the requirements of tourism market in Sharjah which will be showcasing itself at the London exhibition not just as an authentic model of rich Arab and Islamic civilization but as a complete family tourism destination," said SCTDA Chairman Al Noman pointing out that the number of European and Western tourists to the emirate has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years.

He hoped the recent decision by the Council of Arab Tourism Ministers, Cairo to declare Sharjah the 'Capital of Arab Tourism for 2015' would further enhance the emirate's profile on the global tourism map and would help it attract more visitors from new and emerging tourism markets.

The emirate was declared the Capital of Arab Culture by the UNESCO in 1998 and the Capital of Islamic Culture for 2014 by cultural ministers of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) member states.

Underscoring the importance of being part of the 4-day London exhibition, Al Noman, said, "Since Europe remains our main feeder market after the GCC, London tops the SCTDA's international events agenda. Our presence at the WTM for the ninth consecutive year is part of our strategy to put Sharjah in global spotlight and at the same time keep ourselves abreast of the latest trends and developments in the industry.

"The WTM 2012 offers us an international platform and a great opportunity to showcase all that Sharjah has to offer before a fast and dramatically-expanding global marketplace," he added.

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Website makeover communicates the companys reputation as a leader in the travel industry.

Wilmington, Mass. (PRWEB) October 31, 2012

Visitors to the site will find dynamic travel images, a host of information on World Travel Holdings and a variety of career opportunities including work from home positions. Also completely new to this site World Travel Holdings full-service, private-label solutions for travel companies looking to grow their business, and the companys international presence in the United Kingdom.

As one of the travel industrys leading travel agencies, the web technology we employ is essential to the service we deliver, said Jamie Cash, senior vice president of technology for World Travel Holdings. Leading-class web technology has the power to transform our relationships with our customers and employees making it seamless for our customers to book their dream vacation and giving our employees the tools to deliver a remarkable experience.

The new website features a vibrant home page that focuses on three key areas

Travel Industry Powerhouse the site tells the story of World Travel Holdings including the companys history, community involvement, accolades and whos who on the leadership team.

Love Your Job the careers section covers everything from the benefits of working in the travel industry, the companys culture and the array of different career opportunities including work from home, franchise, independent agent, travel professional, technology positions and more.

Strategic Business Partnerships the services World Travel Holdings offers partners including leading-class technology, marketing expertise and remarkable customer service.

In April, World Travel Holdings also launched a new intranet. Branded Voyager, Your Gateway to Delivering a Remarkable Experience, the companys new intranet is visually appealing, user-friendly and boasts a number of social media tools that keep employees involved. From Facebook-like employee walls and discussion boards to blogs and interactive quick polls, the new intranet has been a key initiative in increasing employee engagement.

An engaged workforce is one of our Companys three primary goals, and with the implementation of our new intranet, we have seen an increase in our employees engaging with each other online and with our Executives on a variety of topics through our intranets discussion board, said Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president of Human Resources.

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Wilmington, MA (PRWEB) November 01, 2012

World Travel Holdings, one of the nations top travel agencies, today announces its recognition as an Elite 8 Winner, the top eight best companies that show leadership and innovation in one of the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement, the criteria used to judge the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces award.

World Travel Holdings took top honors in the element of Accountability and Performance, which rates an organization on how it focuses and reinforces desired performance on the part of its employees at all levels within the company. World Travel Holdings was recognized as one of the eight best companies for clearly communicating, reinforcing and working company-wide as a team to meet company goals linking to programs including a 401K match, performance bonuses and recognition programs.

We truly believe that reaching a high-level of accountability and performance begins with hiring people who believe what we believe, said Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president of Human Resources for World Travel Holdings. When we are all working together to achieve the same goals, it creates an environment of high performance and a place where employees hold each other accountable. It is such an honor to be recognized as an Elite 8 Winner for this employee engagement element.

World Travel Holdings was honored for their second year-in-a-row recognition of Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in the United States and being named an Elite 8 Winner, alongside other recipients, at an awards gala, on Oct. 25, 2012, at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, Calif. A video highlighting World Travel Holdings' Accountability and Performance efforts was also featured at the gala.

The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards panel of judges evaluated the Elite 8 winners on how they measured up to other organizations based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.

"Achievers is proud to honor these eight standout companies for their passion and commitment to employee engagement," said Razor Suleman, Founder and Chairman of Achievers. These companies recognize employees are their greatest asset and serve as role models for other businesses to engage their own employees and build success.

The panel of judges included Bruce Bolger, Managing Director of Enterprise Engagement Alliance, Stacia Garr, Principal Analyst of Bersin & Associates, Debbie McGrath, Founder and Chief Instigator of HR.com, China Gorman, CEO of CMG Group and Razor Suleman, Founder and Chairman of Achievers.

About Achievers The Achievers mission is to Change the Way the World Works. We are accomplishing this by helping companies around the world recognize and reward positive employee behaviors on a daily basis resulting in higher employee engagement and better business results. With our award-winning technology, unmatched customer service and industry-leading expertise we have powered the worlds most successful rewards and recognition programs. Check us out on the web at http://www.achievers.com.

About World Travel Holdings World Travel Holdings (WTH) is the world's leading cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of more than 30 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, hotels and luxury travel services, WTH has a vast portfolio of licensed private label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company's home-based division operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and the country's original host agency. Its global presence in the United Kingdom includes operating two cruise agencies and multiple private-label brands. WTH has offices in Long Island, NY, Wilmington, Mass., Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, Fla., Virginia Beach, Va., and Chorley, United Kingdom. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

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Corinthia Hotels announces that its five-star Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa in Malta and its Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg in Russia, were among Europe's travel elite to walk off with top honours at a World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony hosted in the Algarve on Saturday 6th October 2012.

The former has been voted Maltas Leading Hotel for the fourth consecutive year, whereas the latter was named Russias leading Conference Hotel. The luxury Corinthia Hotels brand is this year celebrating its 50th Anniversary.

Other Corinthia hotels that featured prominently among the WTA finalists in various categories included the Corinthia Hotel London, Corinthia Hotel Budapest, Corinthia Hotel St Georges Bay and Corinthia Hotel Lisbon.

Hailed as The Oscars of the Travel Industry by the global media, World Travel Awards is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, and highlights and rewards those travel brands that have made the greatest contribution to the industry over the past year. A packed delegation of VIPs, senior tourism figures and international media travelled from 35 nations to attend the event.

Set in extensive landscaped gardens, the Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa, the Grand Lady of Maltas luxury hotels, was the very first hotel to fly the Corinthia flag when it opened in 1968 in the presence of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Since then, the world renowned hotel has become the benchmark for excellence in Maltas luxury hotel sector and the catalyst for the worldwide expansion of the Corinthia Hotels brand.

Following extensive refurbishment and restructuring work, the 400-room luxury Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg was re-launched with more bedrooms and more facilities under one roof than any other luxury five-star hotel in the City. The hotel, together with grand properties on either side of it on the citys main boulevard, was acquired as an operating hotel in 2002 by International Hotel Investments plc. (IHI).

IHI, which is the owner, developer and operator of all Corinthia Hotels, has since invested a further Euro 100 million in the total refurbishment of the original hotel, complete with a new grand foyer, a new restaurant and new bars. The adjoining buildings on either side of the hotel were demolished and carefully reconstructed with ornate facades matching their original splendour, rebuilt using traditional techniques. The hotel also has the citys first grand ballroom in a five-star hotel.

Underlining the depth and quality of the travel and tourism sector across Europe Graham E. Cooke, President and Founder, World Travel Awards said: During times of economic austerity world-class brands come into their own, and the winners at our Europe Ceremony represent the cream of the continent.

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Carol Arkind and Doris White from Cadence Travel Ranked in 2012 A-List

La Jolla, California (PRWEB) October 17, 2012

According to Travel Leisure, in an era of do-it-yourself vacations, travelers have more toolsonline travel agencies, review sites, booking appsat their fingertips than ever before. But when it comes to expert advice about a destination and customization, it is highly recommended to collaborate with a Trusted Advisor at Cadence. For every trip, long or short, Cadence travel has the proven advantage in making "a world of difference" in the way every person experiences travel.

"Our trusted advisors know what our customers need and strive to exceed their highest level of expectations. With so many choices, Cadence Travel works hard to stand out and above the rest, states Elaine San Juan, Chief Operating Officer of CADENCE.

Cadence Travel understands most every facet of travel and personally relates with the traveler. While the benefits of getting professional advice for a trip, business or leisure, are clear, with Cadence, every traveler is a part of the ultimate global travel community of preferred providers and travelers. Visit http://www.CadenceTravelManagement.com today to find more information and to schedule an appointment to speak with one of the top rated agents.

About CADENCE:

CADENCE handles every travel related necessity, from meetings and incentives to all corporate related travel needs. CADENCE also provides full-service leisure travel planning, which includes the outstanding vacation experiences available through the Virtuoso luxury travel network. Clients enjoy complimentary upgrades, special amenities and VIP treatment around the world, as well as insider travel planning to ensure that every trip is flawless and rewarding.

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Traveling internationally this fall? If you're planning or longing to visit Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Mexico, the Middle East or New Zealand, Avis Car Rental has a special offer for you. Avis is offering residents of the United States and Canada a way to save up to 25 percent on vehicles when traveling abroad.

"Research by the International Association of Travel Agents indicates that the fastest-growing passenger destination areas for North American travelers are expected to be the Middle East (11.3 percent), Africa (7.5 percent), and the Asia-Pacific region (5.7 percent), led by China, one of the world's fastest-growing tourism destinations," said Jeannine Haas, chief marketing officer, Avis Budget Group. "As a global company, growing our share of this international travel spend is one of our strategic priorities, so we're pleased to be able to offer our customers the opportunity to save on Avis rentals when traveling abroad to these regions."

Avis has locations throughout northern and southern Africa as well as at certain major airports in central Africa. Avis also has locations across the Middle East, and is a leader in China with more than 70 locations.

"We continue to expand our global system to provide more new destinations and more new rental locations for our international travelers," said Haas. "From our new presence in Taiwan to our growth in South Africa and the Middle East and our rapidly growing network in China, Avis is now more convenient and affordable than ever."

The promotion is valid on rentals of three days or more at participating locations in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Mexico, the Pacific and the Middle East. Customers must reference Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D732700 when making a reservation on http://www.avis.com or AWD number D784200 when reserving a vehicle via the Avis Reservation Center at 1-800-331-1084 or a local travel professional. Reservations must be made by October 28, 2012 and rentals must begin on or before December 16, 2012. Offer is subject to availability and blackout dates apply. For full terms and conditions of this promotion, visit http://www.avis.com/intl. To make a reservation, visit http://www.avis.com, contact the Avis Reservation Center at 1-800-331-1084 or contact a local travel professional.

About Avis

Avis Car Rental operates one of the world's best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,200 locations in more than 165 countries. Avis has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world's top brands for customer loyalty. Avis is owned by Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR), which operates and licenses the brand throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.avis.com.

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BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - Oct 15, 2012) - Expedia, the world's leading online travel agency, today revealed the results of a study of American attitudes towards college football. The survey was conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Expedia.com, among 2,334 U.S. adults ages 18 and older. The study confirmed what many suspected: men and women in the American South love college football more than residents of any other region. 63% of Americans in the South watch college football, narrowly edging residents of the Midwest (62%). Residents of the South and Midwest were both found to be significantly more likely to watch college football than those in the West (51%) or Northeast (47%). 70% of American men follow the sport, versus 43% of women.

"In some regions of the country, college football fanhood begins at birth. In other regions, it starts on the first day of freshman year. But it's the sort of passion that lasts a lifetime," said Joe Megibow, vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. "College football fans travel. Sports travel is a growing trend in general. So Expedia commissioned this study to make sure that we have every resource available for college football fans when they decide to follow their passion."

Expedia's college football survey also found:

Expedia also partnered with StubHub to identify college football ticket trends. Data from StubHub suggests:

Survey Methodology This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on behalf of Expedia from August 23-27, 2012 among 2,334 adults age 18+. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Dave McNamee at dmcnamee@hlgrp.com.

About Expedia.com Expedia.com is the world's leading online travel site, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/,1-800-EXPEDIA) aims to provide the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, resorts, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, services and travel apps. With the Expedia Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com customers can get the best rates available online for all types of travel.Whether you want to relax in Cape Cod, sail in Lake Tahoe or swim in Tahiti, we know every trip and every traveler is unique and we want to help you Find Yours.

Expedia, Expedia.com and the Airplane logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. 2012 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50

SOURCE: Expedia, Inc. Web site: http://www.expedia.com/

About StubHub StubHub is the world's largest ticket marketplace, enabling fans to buy and sell tickets to tens of thousands of sports, concert, theater and other live entertainment events. StubHub reinvented the ticket resale market in 2000 and continues to lead it through innovation. The company's unique online marketplace, dedicated solely to tickets, provides all fans the choice to buy or sell their tickets in a safe, convenient and highly reliable environment.All transactions are processed and delivered by StubHub and backed by the company's FanProtect Guarantee.Company partners include the San Francisco Giants and University of Texas, along with over 60 teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA, complemented with companies such as ESPN, Tickets.com, and Paciolan.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ssg2nh/the_future_of) has announced the addition of the "The Future of Travel and Tourism in the UK to 2016" report to their offering.

According to the World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index 2011, which ranks 139 countries on parameters pertinent to tourism, the UK ranked seventh. In terms of cultural resources, it is viewed as the third-most exciting country. London was already one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and that popularity increased after the city hosted the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games. It is also home to many teams in the FA Premier League and Wimbledon.

The UK's travel and tourism industry comprised 7% of the nation's GDP in 2011, and represented 10.6% of the country's total employment in the same year. In a global economy that is dominated by multi-national businesses, tourism is one of the few industries that can easily accommodate start-up businesses, allowing people to take that vital first rung on the ladder to entrepreneurial success.

Inbound tourism, as measured by the arrival of international tourists, recovered in 2011 following a three year slump due to the adverse impact of the global financial crisis. A total of 30.47 million international visitors arrived in the UK in 2011, as compared to 29.8 million in 2010. Of these, the majority, 67%, travelled for holiday purposes. Numbers grew marginally from 20.07 million in 2010 to 20.35 million in 2011.

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This report...

- details historical values for the UK tourism industry for 2007-2011, along with forecast figures for 2012-2016

- provides comprehensive analysis of travel and tourism demand factors with values for both the 2007-2011 review period and the 2012-2016 forecast period

- makes a detailed analysis and projection of domestic, inbound and outbound tourist flows in the UK

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NEWTON, Mass., Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its 2012 Travelers' Choice Wine Destinations awards. Thirty-two spots across the world were honored, based on millions of valuable traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.

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Award winners were determined based on their popularity as wine destinations, taking into account travelers' reviews and opinions for local wineries, restaurants, attractions and accommodations.

"We're excited to put a spotlight on some of the best wine regions around the globe," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "Travelers planning a fall harvest getaway can discover amazing vineyards, restaurants and tours at these world-class destinations."

Travelers' Choice Wine Destinations U.S.:

Travelers' Choice Wine Destinations Europe:

For the complete list of 2012 Travelers' Choice Wine Destinations winners, go to http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Wine.

About TripAdvisor TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site,* enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 60 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 75 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, includingChina underdaodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.

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Dunas Douradas Beach Club triumphs with top honours at the 19th World Travel Awards ceremony, held at the new Conrad Algarve on Saturday 6th October 2012

Algarve, Portugal (PRWEB UK) 16 October 2012

It was an evening of sweet success for tourism related businesses across the Algarve, and indeed for the Algarve itself (Europe's Leading Beach Destination) and Portugal as a whole (Europe's Leading Golf Destination) fending off strong competition from other European contenders. The WTA awards programme, founded in 1993 and hailed as the Oscars of the travel industry' by the global media, highlights and rewards those travel brands that have made the greatest contribution to the industry over the past year.

Evy Ougendal, CEO Dunas Douradas Beach Club, was proud to receive yet another bench mark Award, Europe's Leading Villa & Apartment Residences 2012, after having won the Bloomberg Best Development Europe, less than 2 years ago, To receive another award of such prestige, voted by travel professionals from all over the World, is indeed a unique achievement and goes to show that perseverance and meeting our clients needs are primordial to success.

Graham E. Cooke, President & Founder, underlined the depth and quality of the travel and tourism sector across Europe. He says: During times of economic austerity world-class brands come into their own, and the winners at our Europe Ceremony represent the cream of the continent. He adds: The ceremony has also served as a fitting spotlight for the Algarve, reflecting the vital role of tourism in the region and its overall contribution to the Portuguese economy. The Algarve is also one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, and the new Conrad Algarve has set a new precedent for luxury.

Antnio Pina, President, Algarve Promotion Bureau & Algarve Tourism Board, says: It was with enormous pride that Algarve hosted such a prestigious event as World Travel Awards. This was a unique opportunity to promote the region as a first-class destination, with exceptional facilities and an enviable climate like no other country in Europe. We are delighted and grateful to the organisation to have chosen Algarve for such a memorable event.

Note; WTA serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and the awards are voted by travel agents worldwide.

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(PRWEB UK) 15 October 2012

In July 2012, KDS launched a competition asking participants to share a business travel story or anecdote via the KDS Facebook page. Stories told ranged from travel date confusion to having passengers stuck in a corridor whilst exiting their plane and KDS would like to thanks all those participants that have told their funny stories all of which illustrate the unexpected things that can happen during a business trip.

Soon to graduate from the ESCAET, Marie is involved with the Around the world in 80 hours program developed by ACTE, and already the programs participants have discovered travel and expense management in Beijing, Sydney and Delhi. Having worked as a travel buyer in several companies, this training allows me to gain additional knowledge of travel management, says Marie Cobac. Whats more, this program is a good way to understand business travelers themselves, their expectations and possibly to help find the balance between the travellers needs and the savings expected by the company.

Mobile Technologies are part of todays business travel and travel management professionals have to adjust their strategies accordingly. KDS offers a mobile version of its travel and expense tool, with the KDS Mobile application. Due to the increasing use of digital tablets by business travellers, this tool has become indispensable. During KDS Now 2013 (the annual travel and expense conference) KDS will launch officially the tablet app introduced last year: Neo, a door-to-door booking tool in a few clicks and in one minute.

The iPad has already been established as the next mobile device of choice by todays modern business traveller and so we are happy to offer this prize to this young travel manager, says Stanislas Berteloot, Marketing Director at KDS.

If you would like more information about the Around the World in 80 Hours program, please visit the ACTE website or contact Amber Kelleher, Manager Global Education(akelleher(at)acte(dot)org) at the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE).

About KDS KDS (http://www.kds.com) is a leading international provider of Travel & Expense (T&E) management systems for private and public sector organisations. The KDS unified Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based technology addresses the full range of T&E requirements, from travel policy definition and enforcement, and the online self-booking of travel, through to automated travel expense processing and invoice reconciliation. With each stage handled seamlessly by the KDS fully-integrated technology, clients achieve significant efficiencies and cost-savings. KDS offers the most extensive back-end connectivity to financial service and travel providers (airline, car, rail and hotel) in the industry, ensuring optimised pricing and up-to-the-minute inventory control.

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In three months, more than 5,000 pictures poured in for our first Picture Our World travel photo contest this summer. It seemed pretty obvious: We couldn't stop at just one.

So, Picture Our World is back and even bigger for its second go-round.

This time, the photo contest will run for an entire year. We will have three categories California, national and international with first- and second-place winners in each.

Our marketing department has arranged big prizes: a five-night trip to Palau for the grand prize; Monterey getaways for first place; and $200 gift certificates to Camera West for second place. Click here for full prize details.

We also will publish the winning photos in the Travel section on Nov. 11.

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Background SANGANAI/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair is an annual Tourism trade fair organised by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). It showcases the widest variety of Africas best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world.

The fair is the successor of Shanyai/Vakatshani, the Zimbabwe International Travel Expo (Zite) that was held annually at the Harare International Conference Centre.

Zite started as a small expo in 1982 and grew over the years to become one of Africas leading tourism showcases by 2007. The past four editions of Sanganai/ Hlanganani were a resounding success and attracted the leading African destinations and major world tourism markets such as South Africa, Botswana, Malaysia, China, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya, Indonesia, Italy and many others.

The editions have seen the whole world converging in Zimbabwe in the form of high calibre international buyers as well as exhibitors, hence achieving its main purpose of bringing the world to Africa, where the world meets Africa. The 2012 edition will be held in the Capital city, Harare, under the the theme, Celebrating Africas Tourism Diversity and is expected to ride on the successes gained by the previous editions and is therefore an opportunity not to be missed.

The fair will target among other exhibitors the following:

Dates and times: Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair will run for four days starting on October 18 and ending on October 21 2012. October 18 and 19 are trade days October 20 and 21 are trade and public days Opening times are: 9am 5pm The fair will be filled with a lot of business and networking opportunities during exhibition hours and a lively social and cultural programme parallel to the exhibition and after hours, providing more opportunities to network. The host country Zimbabwe a world of wonders. Zimbabwe is a plural society where people of different races live in harmony. Zimbabweans living in urban areas have a westernised lifestyle, while in the country areas many African traditions have been preserved. The host city Harare The Sunshine and Jacaranda City. The Sunshine and Jacaranda City is the countrys capital, commercial and industrial centre. It is a modern but not so sophisticated city, characterised by flowering trees, colourful parks and contemporary architecture. Harare has direct air access from major regional airports.

It is only an hour and a half flight from Johannesburg and an hour from the majestic Victoria Falls. There are a number of airlines flying into Zimbabwe.

Harare as a tourist destination possesses so many wonderful tourist places, wonderful and friendly people leaving a warm welcoming effect on all those travelling to this city. Major highlights are the National Heroes Acre, Mbare Msika, The Balancing Rocks, Lake Chivero and the National Art Gallery. The venue Harare International Conference Centre. The Rainbow Towers Harares Luxury Hotel and Harare International Conference Centre is a complex that was built 25 years ago and it was formerly known as the Sheraton Harare Hotel and International Conference Centre. The complex hotel is now owned by one of Zimbabwes leading hotel groups, the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG). Pride of the RTG

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The No.1 Turkey Holiday specialist team has welcomed the recent news that The Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism has been named Europes Leading Tourist Board at the World Travel Awards 2012.

(PRWEB) October 13, 2012

The hot off the press new is great news for the online Turkey holiday specialist who has been offering fantastic and affordable holidays to Turkey for over 12 years.

A Holiday Mate spokesperson said: Our team were thrilled to hear the news that Turkey has won this prestigious travel award during a year which has seen a number of awards for Turkey and masses of press coverage.

The recent spate of success that Turkey has commanded was also marked this year when Istanbul was cited as the European Capital of Sport and when the city became one of three short-listed cities for the 2020 Olympics.

Online bookings for 2013 holidays to Turkey will no doubt soar in the wake of all of this recent positive press coverage of Turkey. Customers can shop online and book family holidays to Turkey in a matter minutes on the Holiday Mate website at http://www.holidaymate.com

The website is very easy to use and shoppers can even set their preferred budget. The online specialist also offers great advice on resorts and detailed descriptions of hotels set in stunning sun drenched locations both online and through its professional team of holiday specialists.

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Turkey is one the fastest developing tourist destinations in the world, now ranking sixth in terms of number of foreign arrivals, with a total of 31.4 million foreign visitors in 2011.

As a holiday destination with universal appeal, Turkey combines fascinating culture and culinary delights with great weather, stunning scenery and warm hospitality.

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BILLERICA, Mass., Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Seahorse Bioscience, the world leader in manufacturing instrumentation and assay kits for measuring cell metabolism, announces travel award recipients, who will be presenting data generated with the Seahorse XF Analyzer at the Neuroscience 2012 Conference, in New Orleans, Oct 13-17.

Seahorse XF Extracellular Flux Analyzers and stress test kits are the industry Gold Standard for simultaneously measuring the two major energy pathways of the cell - mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis - in a microplate, in real-time.

"Our lab is using the Seahorse XF to help explore the specific mitochondrial electron transport chain deficiencies observed in a novel human Parkinson's Disease cell model. The opportunity to study mitochondrial bioenergetics in adherent cells is unique to the Seahorse XF technology," stated Dr. Patricia A. Trimmer, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University. "With our cell model, we hope to use the Seahorse to develop therapies that can specifically improve mitochondrial function in Parkinson's Disease."

Seahorse supports the exploration of cell metabolism through travel awards that are offered to graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and young investigators who present a talk or poster citing data generated on the XF platform at scientific meetings and conferences. Through this program, Seahorse seeks to increase the body of knowledge that is enabling new discoveries about the role of cell metabolism in pathophysiology.

"XF technology provides us with a means to investigate the functional significance of mitochondrial dysfunction in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)," stated Shannon Rose Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in Autism Research, at the Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, in Little Rock, AR. "While poorly understood, mitochondrial dysfunction is one of the most common metabolic abnormalities affecting children with ASD. We believe mitochondrial dysfunction in children with ASD, and our findings, indicate that it may be associated with the cognitive and behavioral characteristics of the disorders. In addition, our studies on the XF have provided us with in vitro support for a clinical trial of N-acetyl-cysteine in children with ASD."

"These young researchers are to be congratulated. They are leading the way in neuroscience research, and by embracing XF technology are reaching new levels of discovery into cell metabolism and disease," stated Cynthia Egan, Director of Marketing at Seahorse Bioscience.

The XF Analyzer and stress test kits standardize the measurement of mitochondrial dysfunction detecting subtle changes in neuronal cell metabolism, before the development of observable neurodegeneration. This knowledge is enabling scientists to better understand the connection of physiological traits of cells with genomic and proteomic data, leading to a greater understanding, and new treatments of neurological disease.

About Seahorse Bioscience

Seahorse Bioscience XF Analyzers and stress test kits are the industry standard in cell metabolism measurements. Over 2,500 scientists worldwide are advancing their research in understanding the role of bioenergetics in Neurodegeneration, Aging, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Cell Physiology, Toxicology & Hepatobiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Mitochondrial Diseases, Model Organisms, Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders, Screening, and Translational Medicine. Founded in 2001, Seahorse Bioscience is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, U.S., and has regional offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; and Shanghai, China. Learn more about Seahorse Bioscience at http://www.seahorsebio.com.

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