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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:05:18 PDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vietnam Holidays]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=vietnam-holidays-1</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:05:18 PDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Guide to travel in Vietnam with tips and puretravel information on adventure and what to see and do. Travel guide features holiday advice, vacation destination tips, suggested itineraries and photos. Vacation inspiration and adventure guide for travelers to plan their next Vietnam adventure trip. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Travelers could have saved more than $10B in 2009 (But Didn't). ]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=travelers-could-have-saved-more-than-10b-in-2009-but-didnt-</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:52:41 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["There's no trick, no special stipulations, no mail-in rebates, nothing required of travelers other than to book their flight and their hotel at the same time," said Tim MacDonald, senior vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. "Packages are the easiest money saver available to modern travelers. Book a hotel and flight together, and you could save big. It's that simple."<br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Budget hotels gain popularity]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=budget-hotels-gain-popularity</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:59:01 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[During this year's week-long May Day holiday, most budget hotels in major tourist cities were fully booked in advance, while many four- and five-star hotels had to offer discounts to lure customers. <br /><br />This popularity comes despite the fact the budget hotel was unheard of in China until recently. <br /><br />According to Zhang Jun, assistant director of the China Hotel Association, the budget hotel conc<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Egencia Releases Global Hotel Study]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=egencia-releases-global-hotel-study</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:43:53 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["Managing travel policy and controlling hotel costs are two ways Egencia has been able to deliver huge value to clients around the globe," said Pam Keenan Fritz, Senior Vice President, Egencia North America. "To help businesses understand these issues more acutely, we embarked on a dedicated study that will also yield best practices for the industry."<br /><br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New website for Spain makes traveling easier]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=new-website-for-spain-makes-traveling-easier</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:23:58 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tourism Board of Spain has created an updated web presence that should make your travel to Spain even easier. Here's the latest news: This interactive website means you can start to experience your trip before you even get there<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Examiner - Travel Guides by  Experts]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=examiner-travel-guides-by-experts</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:16:06 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Contributed by locally by international travel experts.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Golden Tulip Hospitality Group enters into South East Asia]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=golden-tulip-hospitality-group-enters-into-south-east-asia</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:53:06 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Golden Tulip South East Asia aims to establish Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts as a leading hotel chain in the region, while introducing the four brands of the chain: 5 stars Royal Tulip, 4 stars Golden Tulip and Golden Tulip Resort and the economy business 3 stars brand Tulip Inn. The office will furthermore develop the necessary infrastructure to provide maximum support to investors and own<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Qatar Tourism Authority reports on performance and progress in Qatar hotel sector for 2008 -2009]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=qatar-tourism-authority-reports-on-performance-and-progress-in-qatar-hotel-sector-for-2008-2009-1</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:27:26 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Nuaimi, released today a statistical report on the hotel sector in Qatar. <br /><br />"QTA has begun developing a coordination plan with the Supreme Council of Development Planning and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning. This plan will enable us not only to shape the framework for technical cooperation on tourism matte<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[W Hotels Worldwide Debuts Global Flagship, W Hollywood Hotel & Residences]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=w-hotels-worldwide-debuts-global-flagship-w-hollywood-hotel-residences</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:06:38 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["Opening in Hollywood, the epicenter of pop culture, marks a true milestone in W's global expansion into the world's most exciting and vibrant destinations," said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Meridien. "W Hollywood further demonstrates our passion for entertainment as well as our leadership in cutting-edge design, which sets the stage for W's unique lifestyle progra<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Should Airlines Honor Fares That Are Obvious Mistakes?]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=should-airlines-honor-fares-that-are-obvious-mistakes</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:39:33 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA["We fully believe customers should have recognized the fare that was very briefly offered as being an obvious error that is simply too good to be true versus the normal price of approximately $20,000 round trip for a first-class fare from the U.S. to Australia," said Tim Smith, a spokesman for American. "Your customer admits that he thought it was an excellent, even fantastic price, even for firs<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[World Chocolate Wonderland to Open in Beijing on Jan. 29]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=world-chocolate-wonderland-to-open-in-beijing-on-jan-29</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:58:01 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The 20,000-square-meter chocolate wonderland consists of five indoor halls, including the World's Chocolate Hall, World's Candy Hall, Wonderland Theme Hall, Sweet Experience Hall and Sweet Gift Hall, and outdoor activity areas Sweet Stage and Sweet Shopping Street.<br /><br />The chocolate exhibition includes the largest chocolate replica of the Great Wall in the world; life-sized chocolate replicas of t<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[EyeforTravel's Social Media Strategies for Travel USA 2010: Agenda]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=eyefortravels-social-media-strategies-for-travel-usa-2010-agenda</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:46:35 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Social Media and micro-blogging landscape is evolving at an alarming rate. 67.2 million North Americans now actively manage a social network profile. As social media reaches the ‘rationalization' phase, what do you need to know to ensure you are ahead of the game?<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit - CHRIS]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=caribbean-hotel-resort-investment-summit-chris</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:13:47 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ The inaugural Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS), has been launched!  CHRIS will be a groundbreaking event for the region and will be unique in many ways: CHRIS will be conveniently held each year in Miami, the financial and transportation gateway to the Caribbean. Your time is valuable, so the program will be focused, robust, and action packed- just like Miami.<br /><br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TUI Travel reports increased loss for first quarter]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=tui-travel-reports-increased-loss-for-first-quarter</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:05:20 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[TUI Travel has reported an 8% fall in revenue for the first quarter results ending on December 31, 2009.<br /><br />The fall in revenue has led to an increased underlying operating loss of £72 million which is being blamed on the tough competitive period and the impact of greater capacity reductions as the shoulder season is trimmed.<br /><br />However, TUI Travel chief executive Peter Long remains confident tha<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Home - UK Cruise Convention Southampton 2010]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=home-uk-cruise-convention-southampton-2010</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:57:22 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The convention is open to all travel agents who have an interest in selling cruise holidays, whether they are new to the business or have been selling cruise for years. The opening convention sessions will include an analysis of the cruise market and the positioning of the cruise lines to motivate and educate delegates on the current and future cruise industry. The business sessions on the second<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK Cruise Convention Southampton 2010]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=uk-cruise-convention-southampton-2010</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:54:55 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The ACE UK Cruise Convention 2010 will take place in the Port of Southampton from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 June and will feature visits to four cruise ships, including the newly launched Celebrity Eclipse, P&O Cruises' Azura and NCL's Norwegian Epic as well as the fantastic QM2.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Western opening new Best Western Premier hotel in Solo, Indonesia]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=best-western-opening-new-best-western-premier-hotel-in-solo-indonesia</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:51:30 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Solo city, the 148 room hotel is the ideal address for both leisure and business travelers. Its location sees it alongside banking and government buildings, while the two famous Royal Palaces of Mangkunegaran and Kasunanan are nearby. A bustling social and cultural scene waits to be explored right outside, while striking views of Mounts Merbabu, Merapi an<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Maldives: Mid-market bargains for 2010/11]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=maldives-mid-market-bargains-for-201011</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:43:58 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The paradise islands of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean may be synonymous with high-end luxury travel, but as elsewhere, the global economic downturn combined with a growing number of resorts has forced local hoteliers to play the added-value card to fill rooms.<br /><br />The UK supplies the most visitors to the region and anecdotal evidence suggests numbers were down in 2009. Those who continue to tra<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UK Confidence takes a knock at the beginning of 2010, but remains positive]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=uk-confidence-takes-a-knock-at-the-beginning-of-2010-but-remains-positive</link>
<comments>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=uk-confidence-takes-a-knock-at-the-beginning-of-2010-but-remains-positive</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:30:16 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Confidence amongst hotel general managers suffered a slight setback in Q1 2010 as the new year produced a mixed outlook across the UK. Our Q1 2010 Confidence Monitor results revealed a small increase in the proportion of negative respondents at the expense of positive respondents compared with Q4 2009, with a 3.5% increase in the number of general managers surveyed who were not certain about what<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TripAdvisor Credibility Under Attack, Hoteliers On Front Foot]]></title>
<link>http://thinktourism.com/story.php?title=tripadvisor-credibility-under-attack-hoteliers-on-front-foot</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:35:44 PST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[TripAdvisor has peaked. Big statement but I can't shake it. The world's largest travel "community" - 11 million members, 30 million reviews - may continue to grow but its reputation among frequent travelers and the industry is in terminal decline. This is crucial. It means the people who matter will move on, leaving it to the ignorant and the socially needy.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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