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Mike Platt to stand down from HRG

Phil Davies - Apr 10, 2024

Mike Platt, one of the best known and highly respected executives in business travel, is to take early retirement from…

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Barbara Cassani to head Jurys Inns

Phil Davies - Apr 10, 2024

Budget chain Jurys Inns has appointed the former boss of budget airline Go Barbara Cassani as chairman. She was most…

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New e-marketing courses introduced by Capela

Phil Davies - Apr 10, 2024

Capela Travel Training has relaunched e-marketing training courses with updated content and an interactive approach.Two new one-day courses commence over…

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In wonder of Wanda – and Beijing

Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2024

Steven Spielberg may have pulled out of the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. French Prime Minister Sarkozy may have threatened to…

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Raffles Dubai hits all the right spots

Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2024

DUBAI - Raffles Dubai is going from strength to strength following its opening last November. The 19-storey, 248 rooms hotel…

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Las Vegas post for Singapore hotelier

Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2024

SINGAPORE - Rajesh Jhingon has left the Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, for Las Vegas. After four years as general manager of…

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TAT governor elected next PATA chairman

Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2024

COLOMBO - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has chosen Phornsiri Manoharn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT),…

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Bangkok Skytrain on track for December

Ian Jarrett - Apr 10, 2024

BANGKOK – The long-awaited Bangkok Skytrain to the airport will be functional by December, according to sources in the city.…