International tourism on track for a rebound after an exceptionally challenging year

Growth returned to international tourism in the last quarter of 2009 contributing to better than expected full-year results, according to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. International tourist arrivals fell by an estimated 4 percent in 2009.

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Kingfisher Airlines revamps King Club

Kingfisher Airlines revamped its frequent flyer programme King Club and launched its new tier of membership, King Platinum.

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Iraq is on Lufthansa’s mind

The arrival of Iraq’s delegation was perhaps one that was most anticipated for many reasons.

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Traveltechie.com to offer Free Listing of Special Offers to Hotels & Resorts

Traveltechie.com, which was launched as India's first publisher of The Best Deals in Travel to the Travel Trade (B2B) as well as to the Frequent Travelers (B2C), is offering free listing of Special Offers & Deals offered by Hotels & Resorts within India for the Month of January & February 2010 as a special promotion.

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China expected to show first ever tourism deficit

China's statistics from 2009 are expected to show its first deficit in tourism, due to a weak global economy and a strong travel incentives at home, a senior researcher said.

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MakeMyTrip strengthens technology and product teams

Indian online travel company MakeMyTrip has strengthened its technology and product teams.

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Australian film stars to promote tourism in online campaign

Australian celebrities and A-list visitors will be asked to tweet for the nation under an ambitious plan to lure more tourists Down Under.

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Air New Zealand receives "Airline Oscar"

Air New Zealand has been named in a prestigious industry publication as Airline of the Year and will give its 11,000 staff an extra day off as a reward.

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Most beautiful promenade on Rhine River goes Japanese

The center of the Rhine-Ruhr area becomes the center of Japanese culture outside of Japan on May 29, 2010.

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