NO:122 November / December’2011
TR AVEL MAGAZINE
Golf in Belek Antalya & Bangkok Pattaya ve MICE
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TH 20 Year th year 18th NO:122 November & December’2011 no: 101 May/June’08
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Belek meets with golfers November is a busy month for events. World tourism professionals first will meet at WTM will take place at London’s Excel halls. They will later continue marketing their products and services at a series of events for 2012. However, Turkey will host an important event in November. Golf tourism professionals will convene at IGTM in Belek, Antalya. Hosted by BETUYAB (Belek Tourism Investors Union) and organized by Reed Travel Exhibitions, IGTM will attract participants from 50 countries. Reed Travel Exhibitions Manager Mark Walsh says that event in Belek, Antalya will host around 400 delegates which will be a record number of participants. “The established golf resorts in Belek and those being built are among the best in the world, putting Turkey at the forefront of the European golf tourism industry,” said Mr. Walsh. Mark Walsh continued: “The location of IGTM 2011 has also opened up a gateway to Asia, with the event attracting, for the first time ever, 30 golf clubs and resort from seven Asian destinations. This year the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for Indonesia will join previous exhibitors from Asia, including the Japan Tourism Agency and Mission Hills China, who all return after a successful event last year.” Turkey which is the IAGTO Best Golf Destination 2008, and Belek-Antalya which enjoys spectacular success as a fast-growing golf destination, will be represented by more than 50 golf resorts, clubs and hotels at the IGTM 2011 that will take place 14-17 November 2011. In this issue, we present you Belek’s golf facilities. (clubs / courses) You will not miss sunny days in November in Antalya. We wish you all sunny days.
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CONTENTS
Focus on Turkey Focus on Exhibition Focus on Cover Story - Golf in Belek Focus on Airlines Focus on World Focus on Events Focus on Tour Operators & Agents Focus on Hotels Focus on Destinasyon - Pattaya ve MICE Bülten Kisa... Kisa...
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Belek is the ideal resort to enjoy a wonderfully relaxing golf holiday With a superb climate and wealth of history, the Mediterranean coast of Turkey - the Turkish Riviera - is a treasure trove of coves, inlets, bays and beaches. Now this region is a golfing holiday paradise just waiting for you to discover it. Every year, more and more British golfers are discovering the pleasure of a golf holiday break in the first class golf holiday resort which is Belek.
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Bu yıl WTA-Dünya Turizm Ödülleri Asya ve Pasifik töreni nedeniyle Eylül sonlarında gelip biraz daha uzun kaldığımız bu tropik ülkede, fuar sonrası 6 yılı aşık süredir görmediğimiz Pattaya’ya gidip yenilikleri görelim istedik. Bu MICE fuar son olarak Pattaya’da yapılmış sonra istek üzerine Bangkok’a taşınmıştı.
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Russian public and Russian travel industry professionals voted for the most popular destinations, resorts, and services in the eyes of Russian tourists.
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Turkey Tourist Arrivals Exceed 17 million Turkey tourist arrivals increased 5.49 percent on an annual basis to 4.60 million in July, markedly slower than the 8.02 percent growth recorded in June. In May, the annual rate of growth was 4.28 percent. In the January-July period, the number of tourists grew 10.64 percent yearon-year to 17.62 million, of which 5.62 percent were excursionists. Excursionists accounted for 6.75 percent of the total tourists visiting the country during July 2011. In July German tourists are (602.511) the top nationality visiting Turkey. Russians (586.905) followed Germans and Brits (435.143) are the 3rd most visiting nation in July 2011. Germans are the top nation visiting Turkey between January and July 2011: A total of 2.518.202 Germans visited Turkey. Russian tourists counted 2.078.741, and British tourists counted 1.401.833.
Turkey Allocated US$20.5 million for 157 Tourism Exhibitions Cumhur Guven Tasbasi, the DirectorGeneral for Promotion in the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced that Turkey will attend a total of 157 tourism fairs in 62 countries. The ministry allocated US$20.5 million budget for the attendance of 157 tourism fairs in 2012. Turkey is the partner country of following travel fairs: Travelexpo Lucerne - Fair in Switzerland to be held between 6 and 8 January 2012, ITM Warsaw fair to be held in 27 and 29 January 2012, AITF – Baku to be held in 12 – 14 April 2012, KITF – Almaty tourism fair that will be held 25-27 April 2012.
ATOR: Demand for Turkey may Grow for 20% The general inbound flow to Turkey increased by 10.6% during 7 months of 2011. The indicator of the dynamics of the inbound flow of the Russians to Turkey amounted to 16% during 7 months of 2011. The results of July 2011 were also impressing: the tourist flow of the Russians increased by 9.6% in comparison with July 2011 and amounted to 586 thousand people (+51 thousand people in comparison with July 2010). A From the beginning of the year almost every month the country demonstrates a growth in comparison with the level considerable contribution to this indicator made a visa abolition agreement between Russia and Turkey for the of last year. July 2011 didn’t become an exception. The total number of the Russians who visited Turkey during visits up to 30 days. 7 months of 2011 amounted to 2 million 78 thousand people. In general rating of the share of the countries-suppliers of the tourists to Turkey Russia kept the 2nd place during the Such indicator was the best one for all the years of the Russian tourism (+286 thousand people in comparison with period from January to June 2011. 2010).
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Turkey is Partner Country of AITF 2012 doubled the number of its tour operators and hotels under the national board of DTCM on AITF2012. Czech companies are getting more interested in Azerbaijani market, and it is not surprising as the number of Azeri tourists has raised 3 times in comparison to 2010. AITF2012 has new comers: Australia, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil. The year 2011 has been designated as the ‘Year of Tourism’. A number of world known international hotel chains as Sheraton, Four Seasons, Hilton, Marriott, Fairmont, Kempinski, Jumeirah opened in Azerbaijan in 2011. There are projects planned to be realised in next 5 years, including construction of tourism resorts, hotel and business centers, health and recreation centers. Total cost of projects is 528 mln. USD. The 11th edition of the Azerbaijan International Travel and There is 32% of growth of incoming visitors to the country Tourism Fair will be held 12-14 April 2012 at new BakuExpo and 58% of outgoing tourists in last 2 years. Around 2 Center. mln tourists visited Azerbaijan in 2010. During 5 years the Over the 10 years of experience AITF has reached a world number of hotels doubled and reached 500 (262 hotels level and has become a leading international exhibition in in 2005). Eurovision 2012 expects 60 000 tourists to the Caucasian region. Azerbaijan. AITF2012 expects 350 exhibitors and over 9000 professional Azerbaijan’s economy has grown by more than 1000% over visitors. the last 10 years. The World Bank Doing Business Report Turkey has become third time the Country Partner to AITF 2009 named Azerbaijan the world’s leading reformer of and enlarged its exposition 20%. business regulations and recorded the biggest jump ever The volume of tourists going to Dubai from Azerbaijan has in the world ranking of ease of doing business (from 97th increased 200% in 2010 – 2011 season. This year Dubai will position to 33rd).
Inaugural Hospitality Summit Reaffirms Turkey’s Tourism Potential
Following a series of successful hospitality initiatives across the Middle East and Asia, naseba concluded its first hospitality summit in Turkey recently. The summit was off icially opened by Güven TAŞBAŞI, Director General, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Government of Turkey. “Despite the crisis, the government in cooperation with the private sector has contributed to the sector’s development and has projected tourism revenue of over 22 billion. Turkey is ranked ninth in terms of tourist visitors and seventh in terms of trade visitors globally and a capacity of close to 1 million rooms in terms of available hotel accommodation, the country is in the need of diversification as well as a sustainable development in the tourism sector,” said in his speech, Cumhur Güven Taşbaşı, Director General, Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Hosted at the Sheraton Maslak in Istanbul, attendees included leading hoteliers, architects, developers, consultants, government bodies and development authorities – with initial feedback confirming the summit
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was both thought-provoking and highly productive. The two days featured high level networking, knowledge sharing and potential business collaborations. Panel discussions and keynote presentations addressed a variety of topics, such as how the Turkish tourism and hospitality sector has made considerable progress in recent years, and why there is a need for a renewed strategy to tackle the growing gap between supply and demand. Opening introductions were delivered by the conference chairperson – Cem Centinturk, TravelClick’s Regional Director, Middle East and Africa. They were followed by the off icial welcome address, which was given by Dr Turgut Gür, Chairman of the Turkish Tourism Investment Association. With favourable exchange rates and Ankara’s close ties with Turkey’s neighboring countries driving tourism, hotels are experiencing some of the highest recorded occupancy rates in Europe. “With one of the world’s most vibrant economies, Turkey shows enormous opportunities in terms of diversifying tourism in the next 10 years to reach its target figures. The development of Turkish tourism industry is of paramount importance to the Asian economy, for example China that received 57 million to 100 million visitors will naturally be affected by this development in Turkey,” explained Mike Collini, Vice President – Development, Hilton Worldwide. “There is no doubt that the Turkish hospitality sector is currently thriving. The Tourism Minister’s forecast of over 30 million tourists by end of this year is paving the way for renewed growth. I hope this summit will play a part in contributing to the industry’s progress, and would like to thank all participants, partners and media for contributing to the success of this initiative,” explained naseba General Manager, Mohammed Saleem.
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Tourism Research Conferences in Turkey on 24 – 29 April 2012 World Conference for Graduate Research in Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure’, the sixth conference will be held in Fethiye, the beautiful and historic region of Turkey, once again hosted by the journal Anatolia. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum for research collaboration and mentoring of emerging tourism researchers in order to share their research experience. We invite scholars from tourism studies and the wider social sciences to join us. Papers can be submitted for the following two categories: Thesis/dissertations: Open only for graduate students (e.g. Masters, MBA, MPhil, PhD) to reflect the summary of their thesis or dissertations in terms of the development of hypotheses and methodology and showing the way how it may contribute to the literature. Research papers: Open both for graduates and faculty members who are encouraged to submit both their work-inprogress or completed papers designed either as conceptual or empirical. This category welcomes the submission of papers with single or multiple author/s. Click here for more information on the conference:http://www.anatoliajournal. com/conference The second conference is ‘2nd Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference’, which will be held, the same time such as Graduate Conference, on 24 - 29 April 2012, Fethiye, Turkey. The purpose of this conference is to emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of such specific fields as tourism, hospitality and leisure to create an academic platform to bring together those scholars doing research directly or indirectly in these fields and also to create harmony within the standard of tourism research. The conference aims to
attract a selected list of participants in two categories. First, it is open for those faculty members and/or graduate students who have a background in a different discipline, but have the willingness to expand their research interests into tourism and related disciplines. This category welcomes the submission of papers with single or multiple authors. Second, for those contributors with a background in tourism, hospitality or leisure, the paper should be written by at least two multiple authors and each author should represent a different discipline, e.g. tourism + geography. All submissions should directly focus upon any aspect of tourism, hospitality and leisure research, e.g. sociology of tourism; management and marketing of tourism, geography of tourism; planning of tourism; psychology of tourism and leisure; economics of tourism, leisure and recreation etc. Click here for more information on the conference: http:// www.anatoliajournal.com/interdisciplinary
Visa Exemptions for Seychellois Travelling to Turkey The Seychelles Ministry of Foreign Affairs has completed a Visa Waiver Agreement with the Government of Turkey which will allow for Seychellois passport holders to travel to Turkey visa free for a period of up to 90 days. The agreement, which was signed by the Seychelles Foreign Minister, Mr. Jean-Paul Adam, and the Turkish Ambassador to Seychelles, Mr. Tuncer Kayalar, at the Ministry of Foreing Affairs in Seychelles this afternoon has been described by the Ambassador as a clear indication of the growing cooperation, “the will, desire, and commitment to further enhance relations” between the two countries. The Ambassador also added that he was happy to see bilateral trade relations between Seychelles and Turkey growing rapidly, noting a sizable increase in trade over recent years. Minister Adam said that the Government of Turkey has been an excellent partner to Seychelles and described the relationship as that of “two emerging countries of different sizes who can achieve much together”. The Minister added that there has been a marked increase in the presence of Turkish products on the local market and said that the two partners were exploring other areas of
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cooperation such as in fisheries, and tourism. Amb. Kayalar said that, even though Seychelles does not have a visa regime in place for Turkish visitors, this new agreement will help highlight that fact to the Turkish people and will encourage more tourists to visit Seychelles, which will in turn allow for a more balanced and mutually beneficial relationship.
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Istanbul Modern Hosts Modern and Contemporary Women Artists from Turkey Istanbul’s first private museum that founded in 2004, Istanbul Modern is hosting modern and contemporary women artists from Turkey with the exhibition “Dream and Reality” until 22 January 2012. Istanbul Modern aims to put on the agenda Turkey’s social and cultural transformation via the work of women artists. The exhibition, which is centered on the position of women artists in modern and contemporary art, offers a new, alternative perspective on the sociocultural history of Turkey. Formed by curators Fatmagül Berktay, Levent Çalıkoğlu, Zeynep İnankur and Burcu Pelvanoğlu, the selection encompasses the production stretching from the mid-19th century to our day and incorporates many different disciplines from painting to video. The exhibition, which is also like a summary of modern and contemporary Turkish art, links close to 80 artists, including pioneering women artists the lives and productions about which we know little and whose names are almost forgotten; the rediscovered moderns; and women artists who for the last four decades have been shaping the contemporary art scene with their intellectual attitude and practical actions. The exhibition also opens to discussion the issue of female identity which in Turkey has taken shape via diverse sociocultural dynamics. Furthermore, in panels, symposia, and workshops held in conjunction with the exhibition, feminist theory, gender discussions, and women’s studies in Turkey will be analyzed by speakers from diverse disciplines
In Brief ●
Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau General Manager Elif Balcı Fisunoğlu ha s been appointed as Vice President Communication at MPI Turkey Club.
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Elvan Çekirge named Sales & Marketing Manager of Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention.
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Tahir Akarsular has announced his new Hotel
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Management Consultancy company: INNOVALIFE. ●
Bülent Karaboncuk has been re-elected to the
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Administrative Board of Federation International Camping Caravanning (FICC). ●
Ali Ethem Keskin has been appointed Connection
Ali Ethem Keskin
Tour as Business Development Director. ●
Burcu Özen has been appointed to Accor Hotels Turkey as Assistant Director of Sales.
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Haluk Otçu named General Manager to Istanbul Innova Sultanahmet as General Manager.
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Nurperi Bölükbaş has been appointed to Istanbul
Haluk Otcu
Marriott Hotel Asia as Sales and Marketing Director. ●
DoubleTree by Hilton Moda has appointed Mustafa
Nurperi Bölükbas
Cevizci as hotel’s new General Manager. ●
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia announced the appointment of General Manager; Mr. Peter Reischl.
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Salih Cene Elected Director of Skal International After serving at all levels for the last 32 years, immediate past Councilor for Turkey and a senior tourism professional Salih Cene has been elected as the Director of Skal International (SI). The election took place today at Skal International (SI) Annual Congress which is taking place in Turku/ Finland between 18 and 23 September. Salih Cene said, “I believe that Skal International should play an important role in developments and changes in tourism. I agree that Skal should be a trusted voice in the tourism industry and should emphasise responsible
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tourism. In order to take our place as a trusted advisory body, Skal’s status should be well explained to the world of tourism.” “The most important asset that differentiates Skal International from other organizations is its membership mosaic. Not only its presence in five continents and over 90 countries, but also its wide range of membership categories that no other tourism organization has under one roof (tour operators, hoteliers, airline representatives, guides, tourism press and many more). This wide representation should make Skal a trusted voice within World Tourism, especially in two areas. Skal could use this position to set: - the “Code of Ethics” in the Travel & Tourism Industry. - the principles of business between various sectors of the Travel & Tourism Industry (eg. standards for contracts and operational rules between Travel Trade, Hotels, Airlines, etc.) By achieving these two missions, Skal may also become the arbitrator in national and international disputes in the Travel & Tourism Industry.
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Otdykh/Leisure-2011 Attracts Attention of Russian Travelers New Focus Travel magazine visited the Otdykh/Leisure-2011 and had chance to talk with important industry players of the Russian market. Turkey attends the 17th International Trade Fair for Tourism; Otdykh/ Leisure-2011 which took place 21-24 September at Moscow’s Crocus Expo.
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Beside Turkey, Russia’s other important tourism destinations such as Egypt, UAE, Thailand, Malaysia are among the destinations that take part at the exhibition. Tourism is one of the most prospective industries in Russia, which is one of top ten countries in the field of potential for tourism. The country is capable of providing travel services to more than 70 million Russian people and foreigners
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Golf in Belek
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In recent years, as golf courses with international standards have opened up, Turkey has become an elite golfing centre where players from around the world can meet in an environment of quality and prestige. Especially the area of Belek, 30km east of Antalya, where, there is a potential for golf tourism with the unique bonus of the cultural, historical and natural sightseeing of the region. Top-class courses are also in Istanbul, and being planned for Ankara and Mugla. In Turkey, most courses are in the vicinity of tourist resorts, around the coastal regions which have the necessary facilities like accommodation, restaurants and entertainment.
Belek
Belek is the ideal resort to enjoy a wonderfully relaxing golf holiday With a superb climate and wealth of history, the Mediterranean coast of Turkey - the Turkish Riviera - is a treasure trove of coves, inlets, bays and beaches. Now this region is a golfing holiday paradise just waiting for you to discover it. Every year, more and more British golfers are discovering the pleasure of a golf holiday break in the first class golf holiday resort which is Belek. Belek! just 30 minutes from Antalya airport, has four top class golf courses and a complex of five star hotels and villas bordering the beach and set among forests of pine and eucalyptus. The fabulous beach which stretches for miles means that all kinds of watersports are available on your doorstep.
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Antalya Golf Club
Pasha Golf Course
The course, designed by leading architects European Golf Design, together with design consultant and Senior Tour professional David Jones, provide not only a challenge to golfers of all abilities but also wonderful surroundings in which to enjoy your game. At an inviting 5772 Meters par 72, you may think that pasha would be a walk in the woods, but don’t be fooled by the scenery! Tricky dog legs, cleverly placed bunkers and undulating greens will ensure that the more experienced golfer must think over each shot carefully. The shorter length coupled with generous fairways will not unfairly punish the higher handicapper for any wayward shots. Towering umbrella pines, crystal clear lakes and the snow capped Taurus Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop to the course as it winds it’s way through the forests of Belek. The Pasha will test the skills of high and low handicappers alike with a combination of different challenges. 18 holes, Par 72 White 5772 m
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Sultan Golf Course The Sultan dares even the most experienced of golfers to take 6148 meter challenge. Architects European Golf Design, together with design consultant and Senior Tour professional David Jones spared nothing to maintain the competitive level of the course by leading , while at the same time blending it seamlessly into the forest environment. Created for the discerning golfer, The Sultan delivers a stem but rewarding test of golfing ability that any keen player will relish. A true yardstick by which to gauge skill. 18 holes, Par 72 White 6148 m Facilities/services:Putting Green, Chipping & Pitching Green; 40 bays grass and covered tees, fully qualified PGA professionals, Club hire; 10 Full Sets, Club House; Comfortable Restaurant, Bar, Golfer’s Lobby, WC, Locker Rooms Antalya Golf Club, Belek Turizm Merkezi 07500, P.K. 33 Serik/Antalya Phone:+90 242 725 59 70 Fax:+90 242 725 59 71 E-mail: info@antalyagolfclub.com.tr Web : www.antalyagolfclub.com.tr
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Carya Golf Club
enjoyed much success as a player inthe 1950’s and 1960’s, the spectacular Par 72 layout Carya Golf Club, in Antalya’s Belek Region, is the first classic, measures 6,563metres (7,177 heathland style golf course to be yards) from the championship tees, with free flowing golf built on Turkey’s Mediterranean holes running through the pine coast. Set on undulating sand forest. Each hole offers variety hills, Carya is a championship and challenging strategic golf course at the heart of options,rewarding golfers who Turkey’s golf coast. Grown in an extensive nursery on site, Carya’s think their way around the course. Just like thetraditional heather shapes define the heathland courses, a tactical course into a truly magnificent approach is required, andfinding spectacle. The 7,186 yards, par the correct side of the fairway 72 course, is a demanding test from which to attack the green of golfing strategy with free isoften more important than flowing holes that run between distance off the tee. pine and eucalyptus trees and The greens are large across a dramatic sand ridge. undulating and fast. Many Carya boasts a Player’s Course, are characterizedby multiple a world class Golf Academy and spectacular new Club House. Our plateaus, creating ‘greens outstanding golf course has been within greens’. Depending onthe wind and the flag position designed by ThomsonPerrett & Lobb Golf Course Architects, the of the day, every hole can be playedin a multitude of ways international golf coursedesign - a characteristic of the worlds practice founded by five greatest golfcourses. time British Open Champion Kadriye Region, Belek-Antalya / PeterThomson. Carya Golf Turkey Course is a naturally beautiful Phone: +90 242 725 63 14 - 15 golf course set onundulating sand hills. Inspired by the classic Fax : +90 242 725 6200 E-Mail: info@caryagolf.com heathland courses foundin Web : caryagolf.com the UK where Peter Thomson
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Cornelia Golf Club The Cornelia Golf Club is located on the eastern side of Belek approximately 35 km from the Antalya International Airport and 45 km from Antalya City Centre. The club is established on a 1.400.000 m2 area . Cornelia Golf Club with 27 holes is one of the most significant tourist areas of Türkiye, and was developed in accordance with the design of Nick Faldo, a world-famous professional golfer. Furthermore, Cornelia Golf Club gains reputation in Golf tourism more and more. Our course which is the first designs of the golf master who was rewarded as the best golf player of the world for six times are 1 km away from Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa and 4 km away from Cornelia De Luxe Resort Hotel. Free shuttle service from
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the Cornelia Hotels to the Cornelia Golf Club . Cornelia Golf Club enables golf lovers to overcome all of the obstacles. Our guests shall have a great time in our golf courses where the most heavenly landscape of Türkiye comes together with the breeze Mediterranean wind. Furthermore, they shall have the utmost delight out of golf and forest view in our Golf Club which is located on an area of 4800 m2, Club Restaurant offering elite tastes from Turkish and world cuisines , rental buggies , rental trollies , welcome champagne or fresh orange juice, world , Pro Shop (Well known international brands available), are some of the services offered.Our academy signature of David Leadbetter offers programs for all levels of golfers from the complete beginner to whatever your ability is, just select a program that will complement your needs. Cornelia Golf Club which has become Europe’s favourite with the awards it received is preparing to host the ‘ World Amateur Team Golf Championship 2012 ’ tournament which will be held in Belek in 2012. 27 Hole Nick Faldo Campionship Golf Course 3 different 18 Hole combinations The King Course : 6,373 m Par , 72 The Queen Course: 6,411 m Par , 72 The Prince Course: 6,324 m Par , 72 Handicap: Men – 28, Women – 36 Practice facilities : Driving Range, 3 putting greens, 2 chipping and pitching greens, separate practice areas for groups Other facililities: David Ledbetter Golf Academy , 4800 sqm Club House, Bar, Club House Restaurant, Pro Shop (World wide best brands available), Changing Rooms, Bag Storage, Rental Buggies , Rental Trolleys , Rental Electric Trolleys , Rental Clubs
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Gloria Golf Club Gloria Golf Resort’s golf course has been designed by the French designer Michel Gayon with consultancy services provided by the Belgium golf project management company J.N.C. International with the cooperation of Turkish Consultans, to suit the Mediterrranean climate and impress even the most demanding golfer. An 18-hole, 72-sroke 6296 Meters long course, each hole will present an exciting challenge. The 3-hole academy course is an ideal practice area for beginners and the Club House is tastefully decorated and features a restaurant, bar and pro-shop. Here at Gloria Golf Resort you can savour the unique experience of playing golf all
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year round on a course surrounded by Belek’s breathtaking nature. The Gloria Verde, which opened in October 2001, was a much needed additional course with the increasing demand on tee times. The Gloria can be played as an 18 hole round of golf or to include 9 holes from the Championship Course.
Gloria Old Course 18 holes, Par 72 White 6296 m
Gloria New Course 18 holes, Par 72 White 6296 m
Gloria Verde Golf Course 9 holes, 18 tees Par 72 White 5852 m
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Facilities/services:Club House;
Comfortable Restaurant, Bar, Golfers Lobby, Fireplace, Pro-Shop, WC, Locker Rooms, club hire; 10 Full Sets, Driving Range; 20.000 m2 big tees give exciting new aspect to practicing. Fully qualified PGA professionals are always hand to teach Standards of players, from beginners to low handicappers, Putting Green, Chipping & Pitching Green; 2 new chipping and pitching greens near the training zone. Gloria Golf Resort, Acisu Mevkii, Belek Mail box: 27 Serik - Antalya, Turkey Phone:+90 242 7151520 Fax:+90 242 7151525 E-mail: info@gloriagolf.com Web: www.gloriagolf.com
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National Golf Course The National was opened in late 1994, but it has taken only six years to win international recognition in the year 2000 rankings of UK’s Golf World magazine as the number 42 and in the year 2001 rankings’ as the number 39 golf course in mainland Europe, and also in Germany’s Die Welt magazine as the number 9 golf course on the European Mediterranean coasts in 2000. Golf Academy At National Golf Academy, Antalya, where a comprehensive instruction facility which caters for all golfers, from the scratch player to the complete beginner, is offered and a range of tuition from half hour lessons to
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week long instruction programmes , is available. WHY not take a few days off to sort out those Swing problems at the National Golf Academy.!!! You will have the benefit of the intensive lessons and unlimited use of our excellent driving range and practice (bunker / putting / chipping) areas. Not to mention the winter sunshine and warm hospitality!
National Championship Course 18 holes, Par 72 White 6232 m
National Academy Course (Executive) 9 holes, Par 29 White 1547 m
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Facilities/services:Club House; Comfortable Restaurant, Bar, Golfers Lobby, Fireplace, Pro-Shop, WC, Locker Rooms. Club hire; 10 Full Sets, Driving Range; 40 bays, East to West Line near Executive Course 300 Meters long, Maxfi Co Range balls, 2 Putting Greens, Chipping & Pitching Green. National Golf Course Belek Turizm Merkezi, 07500 Serik, Antalya – Turkey Phone:+90 (242) 725 46 20 Fax:+90 (242) 725 46 23 E-mail: biriz@nationalturkey.com Web: www.nationalturkey.com
Kaya Eagles Golf Club A special green world covered pine trees for golf lovers in Antalya Belek... A thematic agriculture carrying THA signature of internationally famous designer “David Jones” This dazzling facility, where green and blue intersect, brings the pleasure experienced by our local and foreign guests in the best golf clubs of the world to our south coasts with its 18 hole golf course, ensuring professional golf enjoyment... The Kaya Eagles Golf Club which combines its force with the experience of Eagles Charity Golf Club, the number first choice of golf lovers in the world and the most prestigious golf club of Europe ,hosts its guests with pleasure at its facility established in a 750.000 m2 pine forest. The Eagles Charity Golf Club, which has more than 90 famous members around the world today in the fields of sports,
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cinema, television, radio and economy, is the most prestigious golf club of Europe More than 15 golf tournaments are organized by the Eagles Charity Golf Club every year and famous actors and actresses, who would increase the interest and raise the revenues to be obtained to higher levels, are invited to these tournaments that are highly supported by sponsors. The donations transferred to charity organizations by the Eagles Charity Golf Club within the past eleven years in around 10 million Euros. The Eagles Charity Golf Club, which establishes its objectives and projects on the philosophy of “The donations are what are important”, now joins its powers with the Kaya Eagles Golf Club in Belek and carries the passion for golf in Turkey to the international arene.
Roman style clubhouse awaits you with its tastefully decorated bars and restaurants that will give you time to ponder what should have been. The excellent practice facilities allows the beginner through to the professional the opportunity to tune his or her game on the three large grass practice tees, chipping and bunker green or just practice those three footers that often slip by the hole. There are also PGA Professionals on hand to give tuition advise when that add hook or slice creep in.
18 holes, Par 72 White 6312 m
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Restaurant, Bar, Golfers Lobby, ProShop, WC, Locker Rooms, club hire; 10 Full Sets, Chipping & Pitching Green; 40 bays grass tees, Putting Green. Robinson Golf Club Nobilis, P.K 56-Serik Acisu Mevkii Belek TR-07500 Antalya Phone:+90 242 715 1491 Fax:+90 242 715 1985 E-mail: golf.nobilis@robinson.de Web: www.nobilis.com.tr
Kaya Eagles Golf Club: Uckum Tepesi Mevkii, Belek, Turkey Phone:+90 (0242) 725 59 28 E-Mail: golf@kayatourism.com.tr Web:www. kayatourism.com.tr
Nobilis Golf Club Dave Thomas, the world famous architect, has masterfully created the ultimate golfing experience. Nobilis Golf Resort has been created within the natural pine forest that borders the Acisu River that flows through Belek and out to the Mediterranean. The result is a championship golf course with creeping bent grass greens, tees and bermuda fairways that provide some of the finest playing surfaces for the golfer. The picturesque views throughout this 18 hole par 72 championship golf course highlight the natural beauty of the setting while providing a challenge and fair test of golf for all levels of player. When your game is over the elegant NewFocus November & December’2011
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Sueno Golf Club In Sueno Golf Club, golf games become exiting journeys to the nature. The hotel building is within the golf field composed of two different courses including total 36 holes in an environment enhanced with lakes and pine trees. So you can watch the golf tournaments even from cafes, lobby, bars and swimming pool, and experience the excitement. Sueno Golf Club is a classical golf club that attracts attention of both local and foreign golf lovers with its rapid rise in the golf world. Thanks to the temperate climate of Antalya, Belek region that became a golf paradise, the club can offer unique hospitality to guests and local, national and international tournaments throughout a long golf season.Two master pieces offered to the golf world... Two 18-hole fabulous courses… One is named as Pines and the other as Dunes. A unique golf field that will win the heart of golf lovers at first site with the elaborate design on approximately 1500 hectares of land created under the supervision of PGA Design Consulting. For you to
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experience the royal tradition of golf and perfect games that you will wish to be endless. Sueno Golf Club Kadriye-Serik Antalya-Türkiye Phone: + 90 242 710 30 00 Fax: 0242 710 30 09 E-mail: info@sueno.com.tr Web: www.sueno.com.tr
Tat International Golf Course The golf course is a challenge for every golfer. Four different tees for international events make it possible that every golfer, beginner, average player, advanced player and professionals - have their individual challenge with hazards in the landing area. The golf course has a layout which provides fair conditions for first time playing. The greens are built as visible as possible to avoid blind shots. Fair and unusually good conditions are present after extreme heavy rain falls. The sand ground of the former dunes allows the water to flow off very quickly and that the course remains playable. Emphasis was put
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on giving every 9 Hole Championship Course (The TAT, The BELEK and The INTERNATIONAL) its own character and each hole has its own playing and landscape character to make this golf course unforgettable for you. 27 holes, Par 108 White 9306 m Facilities/services: Comfortable Restaurant, Bar, Golfers Lobby, ProShop, WC, Locker Rooms, 10 Full Sets, Chipping & Pitching Green; 40 bays grass tees, Putting Green Tat Golf International, Belek International Golf, Kum Tepesi Belek, 07500 Serik, Antalya-Turkey Phone:+90 (242) 725 53 03-04 Fax:+90 (242) 725 52 99 E-mail: reservation@tatgolf.com Web:www.tatgolf.com
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International Golf Travel Market 2011 Set to Welcome Golf Tourism’s Key Players in Belek Antalya The International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the world’s premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, has announced a significant increase in the number of new tourism destinations participating in the annual show. More than 400 leading resorts, golf courses and DMCs (destination management companies) have already registered from over 50 countries for IGTM 2011, hosted by Betuyab (Belek Tourism Investors Association). The event will take place in the award-winning golf destination of Belek, close to the city of Antalya in Turkey, from November 14-17, with a record attendance anticipated. “IGTM goes from strength to strength and we are anticipating this year’s event will be one of the most
important events since the show was established in 1997,” said Group Exhibition Director Mark Walsh of Reed Travel Exhibitions. “With Turkey winning the IAGTO Best Golf Destination 2008, and Belek-Antalya having enjoyed spectacular success as a fast-growing golf destination, there will be great interest in the host country, which will be represented by more than 50 golf resorts, clubs and hotels. The four-day event, which has become the established meeting place for golf tourism professionals from across the globe, will see more than1400 golf travel industry professionals, representing national and regional golf tourism organisations, leading resorts and golf courses, descend on Belek and Antalya.
IGTM Antalya Schedule SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER 12.00- 18.00
Stand Set-up & Registration
Antalya Expo Center
MONDAY 14th NOVEMBER 10.00 - 18.00
Stand Set-up & Registration
Antalya Expo Center
10.00 - 16.30
IGTM Golf Tournament
Lykia Links Golf Course, Cornelia Golf Club, Sueno Pines Golf Course, Carya Golf Club
20.00 - 23.00
Belek - Antalya Welcome Reception
Hotel Maxx Royal
TUESDAY 15th NOVEMBER 10.00 - 10.45
IGTM & IAGTO Welcome Address
Antalya Expo Center
11.00 - 13.00
Appointment Session 1 (5 appointments)
Antalya Expo Center
11.30 - 12.30
Official Opening & Press Conference
11.30 - 12.30
Complimentary coffee will be served
13.00 - 14.30
Lunch/ Open Networking Session
Antalya Expo Center
14.30 - 15.40
Appointment Session 2 (3 appointments)
Antalya Expo Center
Food Stations -Antalya Expo Center
15.00 - 16.00
Complimentary coffee will be served
15.40 - 16.30
Open Networking Session
Antalya Expo Center
16.30 - 18.05
Appointment Session 3 (4 appointments )
Antalya Expo Center
21:00 - Onwards
IAGTO Bar
Venue TBC
WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER 10.00 - 10.20
Destination Belek Presentation
Antalya Expo Center
10.30 - 12.55
Appointment Session 4 (6 appointments)
Antalya Expo Center
11.30 - 12.30
Complimentary Coffee will be served
(Compulsory for Buyers)
12.55 - 14.30
Lunch/ Open Networking Session
Food Stations - Antalya Expo Center
14.30 - 17.45
Appointment Session 5 (8 appointments)
Antalya Expo Center
15.00 - 16.00
Complimentary Coffee will be served
Evening
Free
Belek
THURSDAY 17th NOVEMBER 10.00 - 10.15
IGTM 2012 Announcement
Antalya Expo Center
10.30 - 12.55
Appointment Session 6 (6 appointments)
Antalya Expo Center
11.30 - 12.30
Complimentary Coffee will be served
12.55 - 14.00
Lunch/ Open Networking Session
Food Stations -Antalya Expo Center
14.00 - 16.00
Appointment Session 7 (5 appointments)
Antalya Expo Center
15.00 - 16.00
Complimentary Coffee will be served
16.00 - Onwards
Stand Breakdown - Transfers back to hotels
Antalya Expo Center
19.00 - 22.30
Belek/Antalya Gala Dinner– IAGTO Virgin Atlantic Awards
Cornelia Diamond Resort
23.00 - Onwards Awards After Party Hotel Maxx Royal For more information about IGTM, please visit: www.igtm.co.uk or visit www.iagto.com
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International Tourists to hit 1.8 billion by 2030 in 2010. By 2030, arrivals are expected to reach 1.8 billion, meaning that in two decades time, 5 million people will be crossing international borders for leisure, business or other purposes such as visiting friends and family every day.n“The next 20 years will be of continued growth for the sector – a more moderate, responsible and inclusive growth,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. ”This growth offers immense possibilities as these can also be years of leadership, with tourism leading economic growth, social progress and environmental sustainability, “ he said. There will be increases in the global market shares of Asia and the Pacific (to 30% in 2030, up from 22% in 2010), the Middle East (to 8% from 6%) and Africa (to 7% from 5%), and further declines in the shares of Europe (to 41% from 51%) and the Americas (to 14% from 16%), mostly due to the slower growth of North America.
International tourist arrivals are forecast to reach 1.8 billion by 2030 according to the newly released UNWTO long-term forecast, Tourism Towards 2030. The report, presented on the occasion of the 19th session of the UNWTO General Assembly, confirms that international tourism will continue to grow in a sustained manner in the next two decades (8-14 October 2011, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea). International tourism will continue to grow in the period 20102030, but at a more moderate pace than the past decades, with the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide increasing by an average 3.3% a year. As a result, an average 43 million additional international tourists will join the tourism marketplace every year. At the projected pace of growth, arrivals will pass the 1 billion mark by 2012, up from 940 million
Olympics Minister to Open WTM 2011 least £1 billion in Olympic and attract four million extra visitors – Hunt said: “The GREAT campaign will ensure that we make the most of London 2012 to boost tourism and business, leaving a lasting economic legacy from London’s Games.” He will be joined a high-profile sporting guest. The Opening Ceremony is the first of many sessions at WTM 2011 looking at the potential of the Olympics and sports tourism.
UK Olympics Minister Jeremy Hunt will open World Travel Market 2011, the leading global event for the travel industry – the final WTM before the 2012 London games. WTM 2011 will have a strong sports tourism theme as the event examines the potential of sports tourism with the London Olympics’ impact on the UK tourism industry a key focus. Hunt - MP for South West Surrey and Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport – will discuss the UK government’s tourism plans for the Olympics and how it will create a legacy for not just London but the whole of the UK. Tourism contributes £115 billion each year to the UK economy, with the UK government believing it has the potential to be one of the fastest growing sectors in the years ahead. Speaking last week at the launch of the UK government’s GREAT campaign – which aims to generate at
Monte Carlo Travel & Luxury Shows 14-17 November - Antalya MCTM is one of the most exclusive annual travel and luxury shows offering a challenging businessto-consumer platform on an international level. Set under the high patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the 7th edition of the show is to take place on the 2, 3, 4 December 2011 at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco. The show was created in 2005 with the initial intention to present simultaneously to professional buyers and upper-end clients a selection of the world’s most prestigious places, products and services available
in the industry. Constant constructive development has led to provide an optimal business platform for all exhibitors, and visitors, and enabled MCTM to sustain itself among the top international travel venues. Following a recent deep market analysis, MCTM organizers have found a noticeable increase of exhibitors desire to deal directly with the individual clients. Based on these findings, MCTM management, in collaboration with the Board of Advisers, has decided to set the emphasis on inviting solely high-end consumers. A further strategic bonus is the show’s location in Monaco, offering companies the opportunity to promote themselves to an upscale international audience in one of the places to be within the heart of Europe.
ILTM – Cannes, 5 - 8 December Ultratravel Forum 2011 The International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Ultratravel Forum 2011 will welcome a bespoke line-up of industry movers and shakers to address the trends and high-end travellers that matter and the ideas, insights and innovations that are currently driving luxury travel market share. Over 1000 invited guests will attend The Ultratravel Forum on Monday 5th December, 6 - 8.30pm at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes to launch the
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10th anniversary edition of ILTM. ‘The World in 2012’ will be presented by John Andrews of The Economist, following his impactful similar presentation at ILTM 2010. His presentation will predict the world economy in 2012 as well as countries, industries and people to watch. ILTM showcases only the most prestigious of luxury travel products and experiences to the most discerning of international luxury travel buyers – confirming the importance the event plays in the luxury travel market calendar. The event ensures buyers of luxury travel can achieve what might take months of travel and research, in just four days of tailored networking at this exclusive event.
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FTNnews Presented Award at World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony The travel brands that have demonstrated greatest strength amid global economic uncertainty emerged victorious at World Travel Awards 2011 Europe Ceremony, hosted at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa in Antalya, Turkey on 2 September 2011. Ozgur Tore representing FTNnews.com, one of the media partners of World Travel Awards, presented Europe’s leading business car rental company award to Avis at World Travel
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Awards Europe Ceremony held in Antalya. Hailed as “The Oscars of the Travel Industry”, World Travel Awards is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade, and celebrates those brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence. The packed event saw the likes of Lufthansa, Europcar, Le Bristol Paris and easyJet walk off with top honours. Turkey also enjoyed a raft of awards, reflecting its role as Europe’s fastest growing tourism destination.
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Russia Selected Best in World Travel Industry Russian public and Russian travel industry professionals voted for the most popular destinations, resorts, and services in the eyes of Russian tourists. The My Planet Travel Awards took place at a gala dinner at The Ritz Carlton Moscow with the participation of Russian celebrities and travel executives. The My Planet Travel Awards – the world’s only travel awards chosen by the Russian public took place in a
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partnership with Russia’s main state television group, AllRussian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK), represented primarily by Moya Planeta TV, Russia’s leading travel and leisure network. Ozgur Tore, Suat Tore, and Nadezda Basyrova representing FTNnews.com and RusTourismNews.com as the media sponsors of The My Planet Travel Awards attended the awards ceremony.
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Asia and Australasia’s Leading Travel Wrands Win Big Asia and Australasia’s roles in leading the global travel and tourism recovery have been acknowledged at a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards at Dusit Thani Bangkok, Thailand on 28 September 2011. VIPs, senior tourism leaders, captains of industry and international media travelled from over 30 nations across
Asia and Australasia to attend glittering ceremony. Winners included Malaysia Airlines voted “Asia’s Leading Airline” and India hailed “Asia’s Leading Destination”, whilst Trident Gurgaon picked up “Asia’s Leading Hotel”. Media Partner of WTA, New Focus Travel Magazine also presented ‘’India’s Leading Wildlife Resort 2011’’
Suat Tore preseneted ‘’India’s Leading Wildlife Resort ‘ 2011 ‘’at WTA- Bangkok.
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Alex Willats GM of Dusit Thani
Sales team of Dusit Thani Bkk from left Eriko Fujie, Waransara Boonlerd. Kamolnuch Bhiromsawad
Panisa Kitjakanyawat ( (PR. Mng. of Dusit Thani)
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Turkish Airlines Increases its International Frequencies
In line with its ongoing expansion, Turkish Airlines will increase its frequencies to a number of international destinations: Donetsk, Kiev, Odessa, Washington DC and Los Angeles. The current twice-weekly schedule to Donetsk (Ukraine)
will be doubled to four, operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays as from September 9, 2011. On September 12 the schedules to both Kiev and Odessa will also be increased, with 12 weekly services to Kiev and 11 each week to Odessa, increasing connections to and from these cities. To the United States, flights to both Washington, DC and Los Angeles will each gain an additional frequency. As from August 30, Los Angeles will add a Wednesday flight resulting in 5 weekly services. As from the 29th of August, Washington, DC will grow from 5 to 6 weekly, operating daily except Saturday. Flights between Istanbul and Lviv, suspended due to runway maintenance, will be resumed on August 25th and operate three times weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. Turkish Airlines continues to expand its schedule, creating a global network that offers comfortable and convenient access to the world’s major markets. Further information is available at www.thy.com.
Lufthansa in Turkey: 55 years on
On September 12, 1956 Lufthansa first landed at the international airport of Istanbul Atatürk. Since the first touchdown, Lufthansa maintained and continuously expanded its presence in Turkey. Today, Istanbul Atatürk is served three times daily from Munich and three times daily from Frankfurt. In addition Lufthansa serves Ankara, Antalya, Izmir and Bursa, bringing the total number of flights between Germany and Turkey to 74 weekly. “Lufthansa and Turkey are a long lasting love affair”, said Gregor
Wende, General Manager Turkey, congratulating the jubilee on the occasion of the 55 years anniversary of its Istanbul service and emphasizing Lufthansa’s long-term presence in Turkey. “Turkey’s popularity as a destination for European holiday makers remains high”, Wende added. “And Lufthansa offers best connections at attractive prices”. Business travelers, too, benefit from unmatched flexibility. Lufthansa currently operates a total of 42 flights per week from Istanbul to Munich and Frankfurt. At Lufthansa’s gateways passengers can connect to the airline’s global route network of 127 destinations in Europe and a total of 211 around the globe in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Lufthansa has won a whole array of different awards in 2011, most recently at the World Travel Awards, held in Antalya Turkey, on September 2. An independent panel of more than 213,000 industry experts awarded Lufthansa with the distinction of Europe’s leading airline. The German carrier received the prestigious award for the third consecutive time. Earlier in the year Lufthansa was voted “Best Transatlantic Airline for offers and Services” at the 2011 Skytrax World Airline Awards on June 27, 2011 in London. Readers of the Business Traveller Deutschland magazine ranked Lufthansa in the top place in the two categories “Best Business Class on German and European Routes” and “Best Airline Website for Business Travellers” at the beginning of 2010.
Air Astana Upgrades Airport Lounge Access Around the World Air Astana continues to upgrade airport lounge access around the world in order to further enhance the overall travel experience for its Business Class passengers and frequent flyer Nomad Club Gold members. Air Astana’s Business Class passengers and Nomad Club Gold members can now enjoy the comforts of code share partner Etihad Airways’ lounges in Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow. Similar arrangements with code share partner Asiana Airlines come into effect on 1st October 2011, with access being available to the state-of-the-art Asiana lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport. Located near gate 119, the lounge provides passengers with many amenities. Business Class passengers and Nomad Club Gold members can take advantage of free phone calls, wireless internet connection, printer and fax, and a wide selection of drinks and magazines. There are also restrooms, shower rooms, modern massagers and other amenities in the lounge.
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Revenues up 39% in Etihad’s best ever Q3
Etihad Airways reported revenues growth of 39 per cent to US$ 1.1 billion (Q3 2010: US$ 785 million) on passenger numbers up 18 per cent to 2.25 million (1.9 million) in the airline’s strongest ever third quarter. Seat factor increased by 3.8 per cent to 80.7 per cent, the highest quarterly result in its history. Operating costs rose 12 per cent, on a 12 per cent rise in capacity, while non-fuel costs rose only 7 per cent. The airline has 81 per cent of its fuel hedged for the rest of 2011.
Etihad’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr James Hogan, said these figures contributed to strong profitability at an EBITDAR (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and rentals) level and the airline had moved into monthly operating profitability. “Despite the continuing challenges of high fuel prices and economic downturn in many of the markets in which Etihad operates, we are seeing strong growth in all our key commercial indicators,” Mr Hogan said. “We are doing this by creating and marketing the world’s leading air travel product, while maintaining a rigorous focus on costs. “Our clear target is to break even in 2011 and this is another big step in the right direction for us. We are well on track to delivering a continuing financial return to our shareholder.” The quarter saw consistently strong performance across all markets. Particularly popular routes included those to the Americas (New York, Chicago and Toronto), Asia Pacific (Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Manila, Sydney and Melbourne), Cairo, London, Dublin, Athens and Istanbul. Etihad has added six aircraft to its fleet in the last 12 months, enabling the airline to build greater depth into its schedule and increase weekly frequencies to key markets including Paris, Manchester, Milan, Geneva, Brussels, Bangalore, and Manila. In the coming months Etihad will begin flying to six new destinations: the Maldives (from November 1), the Seychelles (November 2), Chengdu in China (December 15), Düsseldorf (December 16), Shanghai (March 1, 2012) and Nairobi (April 1, 2012).
flydubai Extends its Reach in Russia flydubai, Dubai’s pioneering low cost airline, has doubled its network in Russia to four points with the addition of flights to Kazan and Ufa. flydubai’s inaugural flight to Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and the second largest city of the Volga economic region, touched down on Wednesday 21st September at 1510hrs. flydubai’s CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith travelled on the inaugural flight and was welcomed at the Kremlin by Tatarstan’s President, Rustam Minnikhanov. In addition, flydubai recently launched weekly flights to Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, also departing from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport. Commenting on the two new destinations, flydubai CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith, said: “Russia is a very important market for us, both in terms of business and tourist travel. With Dubai being home to more than 18,000 Russian expats there is a growing need for quality, low cost, direct flights to these destinations. “The UAE is increasingly viewed as an ideal platform for Russian businesses to extend their reach to new markets. Russia is a growing economy, having grown by four per cent in 2010 and a further 3.8 per cent in the first five months of 2011. Through our expanding flight routes we look forward to contributing to this continuing growth.” The Kazan Kremlin, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just one of the attractions the city has to offer. Kazan will also host the XXVII World Student Games
in 2013 and several matches during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with the new flydubai routes ensuring that the UAE’s football fans will have a direct flight option to attend matches. Ufa, with an economy based on fuel, energy and engineering complexes, is also the largest oil refining centre in the Volga and the Urals, as well as a scientific and transport hub for Russia. flydubai also recently launched flights to Kiev, Donetsk and Kharkiv in Ukraine and in addition to the new and existing routes in Russia, Baku in Azerbaijan, Yerevan in Armenia, and Ashgabat in Turkmenistan, the airline now flies to 10 emerging CIS destinations.
Super Promotion from Air Astana Air Astana announced a super promotional fare between Istanbul and Almaty; former capital of Kazakhstan and country’s largest city. Passengers should depart from Istanbul only. The flight is only €260 + VAT/service charge for round-trip ticket. The reservation class is W. Ticketing should take place between 10 and 25 October 2011, while travel should take place between 10 October 2011 and 31 March 2012. The minimum stay is 3 days and maximum stay is 1 month. For more information contact with Air Astana sales office from :+90 212 343 49 60 or contact your travel agency NewFocus November & December’2011
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Seatrade Insider lists Tura Turizm Among the Best in Cruise Industry named North European Cruise Personality of the Year, an award sponsored by the Mauro Terrevazzi Foundation and V. Ships and selected by Seatrade and V. Ships from nominations received. Tony Heuer, president, Fidelio Cruise (left) (sponsor of the Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards 2011), and Ann Kalosh (right), Seatrade Insider’s US editor presenting the Finalist Certificate to Ms.Leyla Oner, COO, Tura Turizm. In selecting Mr. Thamm for this prestigious award, Seatrade Communications said, ‘Michael Thamm is one of the outstanding personalities in the European cruise industry. Under his leadership AIDA Cruises has developed into one of the most admired brands in Europe with its innovative global deployment strategy and its unique onboard offering. Under his stewardship the fleet has expanded significantly, with a new ship added every year for the past five years and the company has another four vessels on order, including two significantly larger, new-generation Clubships, recently signed with Turkey’s leading tour operator; Tura Turizm with over 45 years Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan.’ V.Ships, ceo Andrea Zito of experience in the industry imprints its name among the best presented the Award to Thamm. shorex suppliers of the world. Tony Heuer, president of principle sponsor Fidelio Cruise Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards, which started to be given in said, ‘We are delighted to be associated once again with the 2007, reveals the most outstanding performances in cruise Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards. The high level of entries in industry. Tura Turizm imprints its name in the finals since 2007; 2011 reflects the innovative sector that we are all involved in receiving the “Supplier of the Year” award for Shore Excursions and the diversity and global reach of the cruise industry.’ in 2007, Tura Turizm continues to be in the finals since then. Mary Bond, Editor, Seatrade Insider gave special thanks to the Tura Turizm becomes the finalist in Innovative Shorex category high calibre independent judging panel for their contribution in in from 2008 till 2011. Three companies from all around the the judging process. world becomes finalists and one company among them gets Finalists for the Seatrade Insider Cruise awards were Canada/ the award. New England Cruise Alliance and Dubai Department of Tourism Cruise Copenhagen Network (Destination of the Year), Port of & Commerce Marketing (Destination of the Year), Port Falmouth, Jamaica (Port of the Year), Hobart GmbH (Onboard Akdeniz in Antalya, Turkey and Port of Bergen, Norway (Port Supplier), Toby Biddick’s Green World Tours for Carnival UK of the Year), Mivan and Siemens Media4Cruises (Onboard (Environmental Initiative), Iceland Travel’s ‘Reykjavik to the Supplier), Desso and Holland America Line’s sustainable Rescue’ (Innovative Shorex) and Viking River Cruises (River seafood programme (Environmental Initiative), Crystal Cruises’ Cruise Initiative) were all honoured as winners in the fifth ANIQUEM burn rehabilitation centre in Lima, Peru and Tura Seatrade Insider Cruise Awards, principal sponsor Fidelio Cruise, Turizm’s ‘Lost, but Not Forgotten’ tour in Marmaris, Turkey presented at the Seatrade Europe 2011 Party, in the Schmidts (Innovative Shorex), and AMA Waterways and e-Powered Tivoli Theatre, Hamburg. Marine Solutions (River Cruise Initiative). In addition, Michael Thamm, president AIDA Cruises, was
INTRA Tours Destination Turkey Academy was in Milan On September 15th, Intra Tours hosted a half day seminar with the participation of Turkish Airlines and 16 of the most important Milan based M.I.C.E agencies. The aim of seminar was pointing out Turkey’s potential to the M.I.C.E market players and also briefly outlining the destination services, accommodation alternatives, land and air transportation solutions offered by Intra Tours - DMC. The participants followed Mr Ertugrul Karaoglu’s presentation about Turkey and the new geographical areas that may be offered to the MICE segment. This was followed Turkish Airlines’ Latif Sahin’s presentation of the Flag Carrier Turkish Airlines- which has also received recently the award “The Best European Airline” by Skytrax. Intra Tours’ MICE coordinator, Ms. Pinar Gundogdu took the stage and completed the training project by explaining the MICE product range of the destination expert Intra Tours and illustrated some event examples offered. The destination training gave the opportunity to refresh and analyze the event and outdoor alternatives and to catch a glimpse of the new products offered in Turkey. Turkey continues to be the ideal location for incentive and corporate events and meetings through easy accessibility and convenient flight connections, ideal team building places, prestigious venues and finally excellent value for price accommodation solutions.
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After the seminar, and the question and answers sessioncertificates were handed and a luncheon was held at the Ramada Hotel. Intra Tours’ MICE coordinator, Ms. Pinar Gundogdu took the stage and completed the training project by explaining the MICE product range of the destination expert Intra Tours and illustrated some event examples offered. After the seminar, and the question and answers sessioncertificates were handed and a luncheon was held at the Ramada Hotel.
One of Asia’s Leading Hotel Brands Dusit International draws upon 60 years experience in the hotel and hospitality field. The group’s origin dates back to 1948 when Honorary Chairperson, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui, opened her first hotel, the “Princess” on Bangkok’s New Road. This successful venture represented a major breakthrough for Thailand’s hospitality industry creating and evolving what is today the nation’s leading hotel company. Continuing in this pioneering spirit, Thanpuying Chanut embarked upon a luxurious city-centre property, Dusit Thani Bangkok, which has become the company’s flagship hotel. Dusit Thani opened in February 1970 and from the beginning achieved widespread popularity, setting new standards for hospitality. Since then, despite increased competition and the unprecedented scale of new hotel construction, Dusit Thani has remained at theforefront of Thailand’s quality hotels. The essence of Dusit Thani is best symbolised by the statue of King Rama VI, which stands just across the street. King Rama IV devised a Utopian concept in 1918, named Dusit Thani, meaning “Town in Heaven”. To Thais, the word “Dusit” has two very special connotations. First, Dusit is the mythological name for the fourth of the seven levels of heaven. Second, King Rama VI took the name adding “Thani,” meaning “Town” in Thai, to be the title of a model city for democratic society where everyone would live in happiness and freedom. The company takes not only its name, but also much of its character, from the ideas of King Rama VI, whose thoughts on the modern state blended Western and Thai influences. Thus the architecture of a Dusit Thani hotel displays contemporary lines that nonetheless echo traditional Thai style. Similarly, the interior design exemplifies genuine Thai artwork and reflects classical Thai motifs, while the facilities and amenities surpass the highest expectations of modern deluxe hospitality. In 1987, Dusit recognised tourist trends towards resort style accommodations and acquired a hotel which was renovated to become the first resort property, Dusit Thani Pattaya, followed by another beach resort in Phuket – Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket. In 1989, the prestigious Dusit Resort and Polo Club opened in Hua Hin (now renamed Dusit Thani Hua Hin).
Dusit Hotels to Undergo Renovations in 2012 Thai hotel chain Dusit International has planned to upgrade their existing hotels in the coming year. The group will invest between 200-300 million baht in order to boost profits in the coming year. The company also plans to set up offices in India and China to expand their businesses and bring in more tourists from two of the world’s largest markets. CEO Chanin Donavanik said the hospitality industry in Asia had great potential and strong economic growth. He believes that the Asian tourism market is on par with the spending power to that of Europe. Dusit International currently own resorts and hotels in the Thai markets of Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Phuket. Mr Chanin expressed his concern over the current state of the global economy, believing that the world situation is more alarming than in Thailand. «The new government should look at the congestion problems at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, preparing for an upward trend of Thai tourism next year,» he said. It is expected that the company’s revenue will be boosted by 15 per cent when compared with last year’s total of 3.6 billion baht.
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Royal Princess Chiang Mai was opened in Chiang Mai, capital of the north in 1991, followed by a second northern hotel in Chiang Rai – Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai opened the same year. In 1995, Dusit International acquired the Hotel Nikko Manila by purchasing shares in the holding company, Philippine Hoteliers Inc. (PHI), from Japan Airlines Development Company Limited and JAL Trading Inc. The Hotel Nikko Manila came under the management of Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts, and was renamed the Dusit Hotel Nikko, Manila. In order to meet the high Dusit standards, the Manila hotel also underwent a major renovation programme and became Dusit Thani Manila in April 2008. In early 2001, Dusit Thani Dubai opened, adding a vital important new market, the Middle East, to the Dusit portfolio. The majority of Dusit Thani Dubai staff and employees were recruited from Thailand itself, thus ensuring a perfect transfer of the warmth and charm of traditional Thai hospitality. In 2005, Dusit set up the Middle East Regional Office also in Dubai, covering the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, to meet the challenges of the fast growing hospitality industry there. In November 2006, Dusit Thani Hotels & Resorts added a brand extension – the Dusit Lifestyle Collection with dusitD2 hotels & resorts. Dusit International has built upon a heritage of Thai traditions to create a personal experience that is unique to Dusit; in short, an experience that enlivens the individual spirit no matter what their journey.
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Hotel Elysion waits Turkish Visitors for Unforgettable Holidays
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Hotel Elysion (Mytilini Island) awaiting Turkish guests for holidays and weekends. One of the nearest Greek island to Turkey, Mytilini ( Lesvos) is only 1 and 30mns far by ferry from Ayvalık, Turkey. The contemporary Hotel Elysion is situated opposite the beachfront in Neapoli district of Mytilini . Hotel has 35 rooms. All rooms with sea view, and hotel offers a swimming pool and a separate pool for children. The complex is spread over three levels, each serviced by two sets of elevators and stairs. 2 bar
Catalans, Lesvos ultimately re-united with Greece in 1912. Not very far from there, on the north-east side of town, one can find the Hellenistic Theatre with its superb acoustics and capacity of 10,000 people. Further in the suburb of Varia one can visit the Theophilos & Teriade Museums. Some of the greatest lyrical poets of all times were born in Lesvos, Sapho (700-600 B.C.) and Alcaeos (640-560 B.C.) as well as Pittacos one of the Seven Sages of antiquity. The intellectual tradition of the island continued in modern
areas facing the sea, a snack bar and a la carte restaurant are featured. All of the classically furnished rooms are situated in a beautiful position opposite the beachfront and have sea view. Standard in-room facilities include air conditioning, flat-screen 26” TVs with international satellite channels, Wi-Fi Internet, Coco-mat mattresses, minibar. The hotel is situated very close by to 3 tennis courts, a horse riding centre and scuba diving centre. It is only 1.2 km from the airport and 3 km from Theofilos Theriade Museum. Lovely island Mytilini is the capital of the island of Lesvos and has a population of approximately 30,000 people. This is roughly one third of the total population ofLesvos. It is located on the eastern side of the island of Lesvos and overlooks the harbour below. Like many a great city, it is built on seven hills. A Genoese castle, the Kastro, was built on the site of an earlier Byzantine fortification and is one of the town’s major attractions. Troubled throughout much of its history from occupation or plundering by Venice, Genoa, the Franks, the Turks, and the
times with Odysseas Elytis (1911-1996) winner of the 1979 Nobel Prize for literature. The city of Mytilini is adorned with imposing churches, most distinguishing among them the Metropolis Cathedral with the 33m gothic steeple built in the 17th century and the domed church of St. Therapon (1880). As with most Greek port towns, the action is centred on the waterfront; however, Mytilini boasts bigger attractions than the average Lesvos island capital. It’s student-fuelled nightlife, concentrated around the waterfront bars, carries on 12 months a year. During summer though, there are numerous bars and clubs scattered around town, ready to take you partying through to the early hours of the following day! For more information: Boutique Hotel Elysion Neapoli, Mytilene, Lesvos, 81100, Greece Phone: +30 22510 61531-32 Fax: +30 22510 61294 info@elysion.gr - www.elysion.gr
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Centara Hotels & Resorts Launches New Corporate Website Thailand’s largest hotel chain Centara Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new corporate website aimed to intensify its online presence and boost marketing operations. The new website will aim to provide full details of each property and improve the method used to search for hotels by destination and brand. According to Marketing Manager for Centara Hotels & Resorts, Chris Bailey, the website will aim to boost the brand’s online presence. Centara launch a new corporate website to make the most of online marketing opportunities “Our new website is more userfriendly, informative and modern in its design, and reflects the direction in which the company is moving in terms of expansion and image. The website is also designed to allow us to continue developing our extremely proactive on-line marketing programme, which in addition to providing information, reservations forms and promotional rates, has now added an energetic social networking element into the mix,” he said. Centara Resorts is Thailand’s largest operator of hotels, with 44 deluxe and first-class properties covering all the major tourist destinations in the Kingdom. A further
17 resorts in the Maldives, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Bali in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Mauritius, brings the present total to 61 properties. There are now five brands within the Centara group, namely the premium Centara Grand, the 4-star Centara Hotels/Resorts, the intimately scaled Centara Boutique Collection, Centara Residences & Suites, and the mid-range Centara Hotels brand.
Centara to be the home of Bangkok’s MICE events Editor of New Focus, Ozgur Tore had a chance to talk with Mr. Robert M. Loeffler; General Manager of Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. You can find this interview in our online newsweb site : http://www.ftnnews.com/ mice/14017-centara-to-be-the-home-of-bangkoks-miceevents.html Mr. Loeffler said 2011/12 will be MICE year for the company. He said, “12 Major International conventions already confirmed for next year”. Mr. Loeffler presented Centara Hotels & Resorts which Centara Grand belongs. He informs three new properties the group will open. NewFocus November & December’2011
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Wyndham Hotel Group Signs First Wyndham Hotel in Turkey ballroom together offering up to 3,000 square metres of conference and event space. Guests staying in the hotel’s 306 guest rooms, including 24 suites and 40 extended stay apartments, will have access to 24-hour room service and all-day dining in the hotel’s on-site restaurant and bar. Guests will also be able to take advantage of free transfers to and from the airport. “Istanbul is a rapidly developing, vibrant city that serves as home to a growing number of companies as well as a rising number of international travellers,” said Eric Danziger, president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Hotel Group. “The addition of this first Wyndham hotel in Turkey will not only help solidify our presence in this important market, but will also serve as a shining example of the high quality and Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company personalized service associated with the based on number of hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Wyndham name around the world.” Corporation announced the introduction of its namesake Wyndham Petek Istanbul, which will be operated by Kilicbey Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand to Turkey with the Turizm and designed by acclaimed international architects signing of an agreement to open the 306 -room Wyndham Metex Design Group and Pyramid Architect Group, is Petek Istanbul next year. part of a larger development in the area that will feature The new five-star, 21-story Wyndham Petek Istanbul, 11,000-square-metres of retail space and over 1,000 indoor scheduled to open in autumn 2012, will be conveniently parking spaces. The development of the upscale hotel is situated less than seven kilometers from Istanbul’s Atatürk expected to create up to 200 new jobs in the region. International Airport. Hotel amenities will include a spa and Wyndham Hotel Group has steadily grown its presence in fitness centre with four treatment rooms and a 130-square- the country, with seven hotels currently open and operating metre indoor pool, as well as 13 meeting rooms and one under the globally renowned Ramada® brand.
Celebrating The Autumn Harvest At The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
Autumn is one of the most delicious seasons of the year in Russia. It’s time to gather the harvest and enjoy the plethora that the nature gives us. The Ritz-Carlton invites you to celebrate and savor the culinary masterpieces in autumn 2011: White Truffles : Acclaimed French Chef Nicolas Courtois showcases the white truffle’s unique sensual flavor in a variety of specially prepared personal favorite dishes. The White truffle is one of the most precious and special products of the late autumn season. A la carte offers include white truffle flavored dishes: veal tenderloin; beef carpaccio; asparagus risotto; tagliatelle; and white chocolate Kahlua crème brulee. November 1 – 17, in the Caviarterra restaurant.
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Beaujolais Nouveau : From November 17th and until November 30th, the O2 Lounge invites you to savour the new vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau. Only six weeks old, this young wine is grown from the Gamay grape and is served with typical French charcuterie. Thanksgiving : The traditional U.S. festival of harvest will be celebrated in Moscow in style! Traditional turkey, vegetable winter soup, sweet potato puree, winter fruits, pumpkin and walnut cake with vanilla ice cream – all at the price of 4,500 Rubles per person including Prosecco and wine. At the Caviarterra restaurant, 24th of November, from 19:00 until 23:00.
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Discover The Horizon Club at Amari Orchid Pattaya About Amari A force in Thailand’s hospitality industry since 1965, Amari’s network of 11 properties spans the country, from scenic seaside and mountain locations to vibrant urban settings. Amari is a vision of contemporary Asia, a brand that embodies Asian flair, modern perspective, desire and a down-to-earth vibe. The brand caters to both business and leisure travellers, with each property featuring superior quality rooms, facilities and services.
ONYX to Launch its Amari Brand in China Lavish luxury and ultimate comfort, the first ideal solution to suit the needs of the discerning executive traveller to Pattaya is unveiled, with the launch of the Horizon Club at Amari Orchid Pattaya. Located on the top floor of the 5-star Ocean Tower, Horizon Club offers a new level of personalised services, combined with the latest audio-visual technological innovations, in exclusive accommodation, with a picturesque view of Pattaya Bay. Guests can enjoy Executive Ocean Deluxe rooms and suites, ultimate convenience and comfort with the finest materials, state-of-the-art premium brand in-room technology, such as home-theatre, DVD and Sony CD system, satellite and cable channels on gigantic LCD screens, high speed internet (wi-fi and broadband), large in-room safes and an exclusive range of services. Horizon Club services include private check-in and check-out at the Horizon Club Lounge on 19th floor, complimentary late check-out until 6pm, i-Pod service on request, pillow menu and a turn-down service that ensures everything is ready, before guests retire for the evening. There is also a refreshment centre in the rooms, with deluxe coffee machine and ‘water bar’, a fine selection of Horizon Club toiletries, daily international newspaper, complimentary deluxe buffet breakfast and fresh fruit service. For executive extravagance, the pillow menu, offering hypoallergenic options, and the ergonomically designed working desk provide every stay with added comfort. Amari Orchid Pattaya Set amid beautifully manicured gardens at the northern end of Pattaya Bay, the Amari Orchid Pattaya is ideal for both business and leisure travellers, including family vacations. Accommodation is divided between the stylish new five-star Ocean Tower and the four-star Garden Wing. In the recently opened deluxe Ocean Tower, guests experience luxurious accommodation in the 297 spacious guest rooms and suites with oversized bathrooms, overlooking the bay. In the Garden Wing, there are 228 superior and deluxe guestrooms and suites, which have all been recently renovated and afford scenic views. The resort’s international restaurants offer a wide choice of delicious cuisine. The property has 2 pools, one freeform and a lap pool, both with jacuzzis. Manicured gardens with sunbathing terraces are the perfect spot for lazy days. Whether staying for business or pleasure, every visit is thoroughly enjoyable and leaves guests feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Commencing on 1 October 2011, Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group will assume the management of a 105-room hotel on Hainan island, China’s leading leisure destination. Owned by leading local developer, Sanya Daxing Group, the existing landmark property will continue to operate as an upscale boutique offering whilst it undergoes a phase of re-branding before debuting as the Amari Sanya Bay on 1 March 2012. The centrepiece of the ONYX portfolio of brands, Amari properties reflect modern Asian hospitality, embodying Asian flair, modern perspective and a down-toearth vibe. ONYX President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Henley, said: “We are delighted to be working with Sanya Daxing Group which has considerable experience in property development on Hainan island. We believe that Sanya is a vibrant place with an impressive array of commercial and leisure attractions and will develop into a major tourist destination in Asia.” “This inaugural Amari-branded hotel in China is a significant milestone in ONYX’s strategic development,” Henley added. “With our international experience, a proven management track record, and depth of resources, we believe that Amari Sanya Bay will bring a vibrant, Thai-style level of service to Sanya, thereby differentiating it strongly from the largescale developments elsewhere on the island allowing it to reach its full potential.” Chairman Zhang Hai Lin of Sanya Daxing Group noted: “We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with ONYX Hospitality Group. We are also delighted that ours will be the very first hotel in China to carry the highly regarded Amari brand and are very confident that the high standards of service excellence and distinctive Thai ambience will hold strong appeal for all leisure travellers coming to Sanya.” Located just 20 minutes from Sanya Phoenix International Airport, the 11-storey property features well-appointed rooms with balconies, all offering panoramic views of Sanya Bay. Facilities will include an elegant below-ground Chinese restaurant, a Thai restaurant with two dining salas, a clubhouse on the waterfront, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool with poolside bars.
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kim ayı bizim geleneksel Tayland tanıtım ayımız oldu. Her yıl bu ülkede gerçekleşen IT&CMA, MICE fuarı nedeniyle son yedi yıldır bu ülkeye Ekim ayında gelir olduk. Bu yıl WTA-Dünya Turizm Ödülleri Asya ve Pasifik töreni nedeniyle Eylül sonlarında gelip biraz daha uzun kaldığımız bu tropik ülkede, fuar sonrası 6 yılı aşık süredir görmediğimiz Pattaya’ya gidip yenilikleri görelim istedik. Bu MICE fuar son olarak Pattaya’da yapılmış sonra istek üzerine Bangkok’a taşınmıştı. Bangkok’dan yaklaşık 2 saatlik rahat bir otobüs yolculuğumuzun ardından
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ulaştığımız Pattaya’da, yine herzaman olduğu gibi sıkıştırılmış program ile görülebilecek yerler sayıca mümkün olduğunca fazla sayıda programa alınmıştı. Pattaya’da bu kez bize daha önce görmediğimiz yerler seçilmişti. Ilk olarak otele giriş yapmadan Ocean Marina’daki lüks bir yat ile Koh Lam ( Lam Adası ) turuna katıldık. Pattaya merkezinden kısa sürede teknelerele ulaşılan bu adada güzel kumsalları ile denizseverlerin pek beğendikleri Tawan ve Samae plajları turist kaynıyordu. Plajların çevrelerindeki özellikle balık lokantaları ve su sporları merkezlerini
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notlarımız arasına aldık. Turumuzun ardından öğle yemeği için 2010 Kasım ayında açılan Hilton Pattaya oteline geçtik. Geniş toplantı salonları ile Hilton Pattaya, büyük katılımlı toplantılar için elverişli bir otel. Yemek sonrası Tayland’ın olmazsa olmazı masaja da gidileceğini dağıtılan tur programında önceden okumuş ve sevinmiştik. Health Land adlı lüks sağlık merkezinde 1 saatlik Aramo Thai masajı sabahın 6.30 undan itibaren yoğunlaşarak artan yorgunluğumuz için birebir geldi. Masaj sonrası ilk konaklama tesisimiz olan Nong Nooch Tropical Garden’ın otel
bölümündeki odalarımzda akşam yemeğine kadar dinlenmeye çekildik. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden adından da anlaşılacağı üzerine aslında bir botanik bahçesi. Ancak Tayland’lı bir özel kuruluş tarafından işletilen bu bahçe tıpkı Disney yada Universal gibi bir oyun parkına dönüştürülmüş. Bu parkın akşam olduğu için tanıtım turu ertesi güne programlanmıştı. Akşam yemeği ise Pattaya
Belediye Başkanı Itthiphol Kunplome’nin da katıldığı 30 kişilik grubumuz için tesisin balo salonunda süpriz bir show ile yenildi. Tayland’ın ünlü Lady Boy’ları nın oluşturduğu travesti showda kimi zaman geleneksel Tayland müzik ve dansları, kimi zaman günümüzün modern müziği eşliğindeki dans gösterileri ile yenilen yemek geceyarısına kadar sürdü. Sonunda yine bir Akşam yemeğine Pattaya Belediye Başkanı Itthiphol Kunplome’de Tayland klasiği, geleneksel katıldı NewFocus November & December’2011
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gösteri tüm grub üyeleri tarafından gerçekleştirildi. Bir dilek dileyerek yakılan ve gökyüzüne yıldızlara doğru gönderilen kağıt fenerler bu showu ilk defa yaşayanlar için ayrı bir heyecan vesilesi oldu. Bizim gibi tecrübelilerde bir dilek ile yetinmeyip çok sayıda feneri gökyüzüne salarak sonu gelmeyen dileklerimizin sayısını artırdık.! Ertesi sabah kahvaltı sonrası Nong Nooch Tropical Garden’ın önce 600 hektara yayılmış 670 çeşit orkide cinsi ve yüzlerce tropik bitki ile donanmış rengarenk bahçelerini dolaştık. Sonra kaplanlar, papağanlar, maymun ve fillerin gösterilerini izledik. Öğle yemeğimiz 2.akşam konaklayacağımız otel olan 2 yıl kadar önce açılmış yeni bir otel olan Holiday Inn’de yenildi. Öğleden sonraki turumuz hiç sevmediğimiz bir spor olan boks’un Tayland versiyonu olunca otelde dinlenmeyi tercih ettik. Meraklıları Fairtex Boxing Gym’de önce bu sporun inceliklerini öğrendiler ve sonra da bir maçı izlediler. Biz ise bu turun son gecesi için dinlenip ünlü Alcazar Kabare showunun saatini bekledik. Akşam yemek için bir fabrika gibi çalışan ama hem Taylandlıların çok sevdikleri hem de turistlere hizmet veren Moom Aroi lokantasına gidip istakozdan onlarca değişik lezzetlerdeki Tayland denizlerinde yakalanan deniz böcek Bir Thai geleneği yıldızlara dileklerimizi kağıt fenerlerle gönderdik
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ve balıkları tatmaya gittik. Ve sonrasında lüks bir tiyatro binasında sayıları 100’e yaklaşan oyuncuların sahnelediği Paris’in Lido ve Foliberjer’ini aratmayan showları ile Alcazar Kabaresi gecenin finali oldu. Dönüş yolunda rehberimizin bir sorusu ilginçti. ‘’ Tahmin edin 100 kişiye yaklaşan oyuncu arasında kaç tane kadın oyuncu vardı? ‘’ Yanıtı önceden kopya almış bir kaç kişi dışında kimse bilemedi. Biri hariç tüm oyuncular erkekdi. Tek kadın ise showlara komedi katan çok şişman bir kızdı. Diğerleri hiç birimizin tahmin edemeyeceği kadar güzel lady boy’lardı. Turumuzun son günü, ilk olarak Tayland’ın kaderi olan üzücü bir yer ziyareti oldu. Kimsesiz çocukların eğitim merkezleri, yada yetimhaneler. Tayland’ın kaderi dedik zira ülkede çeşitli nedenler ile kimsesiz kalan çok
Kimsesiz çocukları küçük hediyelerle sevindirdik sayıda çocuk var. Bunda başta sapık zihniyetli Avrupalı turistlerin oluşturduğu sex turizmi ve çocuk seksi geliyor. Unesco ve Dünya turizm örgütünün uzun ve katı yaptırımlı uygulamalarına giderek de azalmasına rağmen ne yazık ki çocuk seksi devam ediyor. Ortada kalan bebekler bu yetimhanelerde toplanıyor. Devlet hepsine yetişemediği için genelde sponsorlar ile yaşayan bu yetimhanelerden birini ziyaret ettik ve çocukların küçük yaştan itibaren nasıl eğitilip, bakıldığına ve bir meslek, bir sanat öğretilerek nasıl hayata kazandırılmak istendiğine üzülerek şahit olduk. Sonraki durağımız ise turumuzun son noktaları olan modern golf merkezleri oldu. Siam Golf merkezi ve Siam Plentation bir golf kulübünde olacak tüm servis ve donanımlara sahip, birbirine çok yakın iki merkez. İlki 18 delikli iki ve 9 delikli bir golf sahasına, ikincisi
Amari banquet ise 27 delikli golf sahasına sahip bu iki kulüpte herşey düşünülmüş. Kulüplerin ana binasındaki restoran, bar ve mağazaların dışında, etaplar arasında kafeler ve parklar içindeki sevimli oturma üniteleri, oyuncu ve yardımcılarının dinlenmeleri gibi detaylara kadar düşünülmüş. Siam Golf merkezinin restoranında alınan öğle yemeğinin ardından grubumuz dönüş için Bangkok’a doğru giderken biz son olarak 7 yıl önce gördüğümüz Pattaya’yı daha çok tanımak ve yenilikleri görmek üzere, bize Tayland’da her zaman ikinci ev rahatlığı yaşatan
Amari grubunun Pattaya’daki oteli Ocean Tower’ a yöneldik. İki gün kalacağımız bu tesisin de ilginç özellikleri arasında Pattaya Amaride ençok konaklayanlar arasında Türk turistlerin ilk sıralarda olduğunu öğrenmemiz oldu. Türk dostu İskoç genel müdür David Cumming ile de bir röportaj yapma fırsatı yakaladık ve Amarilerin her zamanki mükemmel konukseverliği ve eksiksiz servisleri ile harika iki gün geçirdik. Pattaya Türklerin çok tercih ettikleri bir şehir. Ancak bizler bu şehri daha çok eğlence olanakları ile seviyoruz.
Amari Pattaya’nın GM.i David Cumming ile de bir röportaj yaptık
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Oysa Pattaya çok da iyi bir kongre şehri. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden’ın 3.000 kişiye ulaşan toplantı salonları, keza şehrin hertürlü kongreye elverişli kongre merkezi, çok sayıda ve değişik kapasitelerde toplantı salonları ile başta Amari, Dusit Thani, Hilton,Holiday Inn olmak üzere çeşitli lüks otelleri ile Pattaya aynı zamanda bir MICE şehri. Şehrin kongre ve ziyaretci bürosu da, ülke içinde ve dışında fuarlara katılarak, workshoplar düzenleyerek tanıtımları için yoğun çalışmalar yapıyor. Pattaya uluslararası fuarlarda bizim de tanık olduğumuz renkli standlarıyla da dikkat çekiyor. Bu yıl Şubat ayındaki EMİTT İstanbul’a da böyle bir stand ile katılarak dikkat çekmişlerdi. Pattaya hem dinlence, hem eğlence ve hemde toplantı olanakları ile çok yönlü turizm çeşitleri sunan bir şehir. Kaplanlar, papağanlar, maymun ve fillerin gösterilerini izledik.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden adından da anlaşılacağı üzerine aslında bir botanik bahçesi. Ancak Tayland’lı bir özel kuruluş tarafından işletilen bu bahçe tıpkı Disney yada Universal gibi bir oyun parkına dönüştürülmüş.
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Turizm Tanıtımında BAKA- ATAV İşbirliği Batı Akdeniz Kalkınma Ajansı (BAKA) ile Antalya Tanıtım Vakfı (ATAV), Antalya turizminin yurt içinde ve yurt dışında profesyonelce tanıtımında işbirliği yapma kararı aldı. ATAV olarak hazırladıkları takvimlerde her sene farklı bir tema seçtiklerini belirten Şen, “Bu sene Antalya plajlarını takvimlerimizde kullandık, 2012 yılının teması ise Antalya’da bulunan mağaralar olacak” diye devam etti. Önümüzdeki yıllarda ise Antalya’nın kuşları, tiyatroları ve köprülerinin her bir yıl için bir tema olarak belirlenmesinin planlandığını bu konulardaki çalışmaların devam ettiğini kaydeden Şen, ATSO ve ATAV’ın çalışmaları ile Uluslararası Kongre Organizatörleri Birliği’nin (ICCA) Genel Kurulu 2014 yılı toplantısının Antalya’ya kazandırıldığını hatırlattı. ATAV olarak kongre turizminin bölgemizde geliştirilmesine yönelik çalışmalar hakkında bilgi veren Şen, 2012 yılı İngiliz Seyahat Acentaları Birliği’nin Genel Kurulu’nun da Antalya’da yapılacağını da kaydetti. ATAV’ın çalışmaları ile Antalya turizminin tanıtımına yön vermeye çalıştığını söyleyen Nizamettin Şen, Antalya Kongre Bürosu
ve ATAV’ın önerileri ile en son ALLINANTALYA (all-in-Antalya) sloganının kullanılmaya başlanmasını görmekten memnuniyet duyduklarını da sözlerine ekledi. BAKA Genel Sekreteri Tuncay Engin ve Antalya YDO Koordinatörü Alaattin Özyürek, ALLINANTALYA sloganının çok etkili bir slogan olduğunu belirterek, bu sloganın çok önemli bir ihtiyacı gidereceğini ifade etti.
Limak, 5 Yıldızlı Şehir Oteli ile İstanbul’da Turizm sektörünün öncü gruplarından Limak Holding’in 50 milyon dolar yatırımla inşa ettiği yeni oteli Limak Eurasia Luxury Hotel, İstanbul’da hizmete girdi. Kavacık’ın ilk ve tek beş yıldızlı oteli Limak Eurasia Luxury Hotel, kişiye özel hizmet anlayışıyla lüks şehir oteli olarak faaliyet gösterecek. Limak Holding Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Nihat Özdemir ’Resort otellerimizle kazandığımız tecrübe ve başarıların ardından şehir otellerimiz ile büyümeye devam edeceğiz. Bu anlanda İstanbul’da açtığımız ilk şehir otelimiz Limak Eurasia Luxury Hotel grubumuz için büyük önem taşıyor” dedi. Kavacık bölgesinin İstanbul’un yeni cazibe merkezlerinden biri haline geldiğini belirten Limak International Hotels&Resorts Genel Koordinatörü Kaan Kavaloğlu ise “İstanbul’daki ilk otelimizi yeni cazibe merkezlerinden Kavacık bölgesinde hizmete açtık. Misafirlerimize Limak Eurasia’da lüks şehir oteli konseptini tam anlamıyla yaşatacağız.” şeklinde konuştu.
Dünya Aşçılar Birliği Avrupa Başkanları Istanbul’da Toplandı Tüm Aşçılar Federasyonu(TAF), tarafından gerçekleşirilen “WACS European Presidents Congress” (Dünya Aşçılar Birliği Avrupa Başkanlar Kongresi) 19 ülkenin katılımıyla İstanbul’da gerçekleştirildi. Başkanlığı WACS tarafından yapılan kongrede WACS’ın dünya çapında belirlediği aşçılık eğitiminin standartlarından Avrupa ülkelerindeki aşçılık mesleğinin sorunlarına kadar meslek ile ilgili her şey masaya yatırıldı. Kongrede ayrıca gelecek yıl yapılacak WACS Avrupa Başkanları Kongresi’nin İtalya’da yapılacağına oy birliğiyle karar verildi. Kongre organizasyonunun WACS tarafından tam not aldığı bve bu kongrenin gelecek yıllardaki WACS organizasyonları için ciddi bir referans olabileceğinin altı çizildi. Oldukça başarılı bir organizasyon gerçekleştirdiklerinin altını çizen TAF Başkanı Yalçın Manav, “Bu organizasyonu almak için bir yıldır uğraşıyoruz, ülkemize kattığımız bu değer hem ülkemizin tanıtımı hem de dünya aşçılığındaki Türk aşçıların yerini anlamamız adına oldukça önemli. Dünya güzeli İstanbul’umuza bu kongreyi getirdiğimiz için çok mutluyuz. Kongredeki organizasyonumuzun başarılı olması 2012 yılında Güney Kore’nin Doejean şehrinde kararı verilecek olan 2016 WACS’ın (Dünya Aşçılar Birliği) Konferansını’da ülkemize getirebilmemiz için etkili olacak. 2012 yılında Güney Kore’ye gidip 2016 yılında ki 3000 delegenin katılması beklenen o büyük
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kongreyi Türkiye’ye kazandıracağımızı ümit ediyorum” dedi. Avrupalı mutfak ustaları İstanbul’da geçirdikleri yorucu günleri geceleri eğlenerek attılar. İlk gün Beyti Restaurant’ta Türk mutfağının lezzetlerini keşfeden aşçılar ikinci gün Kervansaray Restaurant’ta unutulmaz bir Türk gecesi yaşadılar. Asena’nın da yer aldığı organizasyonda izleyenler oryantal başta olmak üzere ülkemizin farklı yörelerindeki halk oyunlarını da izleme fırsatı buldular. Kongrenin son günün akşamı Zarifi Restaurant’ında hazırlanan özel yemeklerle beraber özel bir yat eşliğinde İstanbul Boğazı’nı gezme imkanı bulan aşçılar, bol bol fotoğraf çekip boğazdaki yapılar hakkında bilgi aldılar.
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Türk-Yunan Turizm İşbirliği
Atina’da gerçekleştirilen 8. Türk-Yunan Turizm Forumu’nda iki ülke bakanları, turizm işbirliğini her alanda geliştirmeyi amaçlayan protokol ve deklarasyonu imzaladı. Türk-Yunan Turizm Karma Komisyonu Protokolü, iki ülkenin turizm konusunda işbirliğini ve üçüncü ülkelerden Türkiye ve
Yunanistan’a daha fazla turist çekmeyi hedefliyor Toplantılarda Türkiye ve Yunanistan arasındaki turizm işbirliği ve potansiyelinin daha iyi değerlendirilmesi konusu masaya yatırıldı. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanı Ertuğrul Günay ile Yunanistan Turizm Bakanı Pavlos Gerulanos; Türk-Yunan Turizm Karma Komisyonu protokolü, iki ülkenin turizm konusunda işbirliği, üçüncü ülkelere yönelik paket programlar düzenlenmesi ve tanıtım faaliyetleri yapılması, turizm eğitimi, iki ülke arasındaki turizm trafiğinin arttırılması ile üçüncü ülkelerden Türkiye ve Yunanistan’a daha fazla turist çekmeyi hedefleyen protokol ve deklarasyonlarına imza attı. İmzalanan protokol ayrıca Yunanistan ve Türkiye’nin Çin, Latin Amerika ülkeleri, Hindistan ve Kanada’da ortak olarak pazarlanmasıve ortak paketler hazırlanmasını da içeriyor. Bunların arasında en ilginc paketlerden biri ‘’Akropolis ve Topkapı Sarayı’nın aynı paket içinde turistlere gezdirilmesi’’. Turizm Forumu’nun bundan böyle yılda iki kez yapılması da kararlaştırıldı.
Türk Dostu George Katerinis Türkleri Midilli’ye Bekliyor Midilli’nin tanıtımı için yıllardır uğraş veren turizmci George Katerinis sadece Türk misafirleri için hazırladığı web sitesi ile bu kez farklı bir tanıtım yolu izliyor. Katerinis web sitesi bir yandan Midilli ile ilgili bilgiler verirken öte yandan Türk misafirleri için çeşitli paketler hazırlayarak servis de verecek. Katerinis ‘’ Web sitemiz yalnızca Türk ziyaretçilere hizmet vermek için oluşturulan bir web sitesidir. Midilli adasını tanımak ve ziyaret etmek isteyen Türk misafirlere yardımcı olmak için hazırlanmıştır’’diyor. Amacının, Lesvos adasının Türk turizm pazarında temsili, sunum ve tanıtımı ile hak ettiği yeri kazanabilmesi olduğunun altını çizen Türk dostu Katerinis ‘’ adamızda son zamanlarda sık görmeye başladığımız Türkiyeli
misafirlerimizi tarih, kültür, gastronomi, yerel ürünler ve turizm servisleri konusunda, ana dillerinde detaylıca bilgilendirerek tatillerini çok daha rahat ve mutlu geçirmelerinde yardımcı olmak arzusundayız. Sitemizde, adadaki her kategori otel ve restoranlar, araba kiralama, farklı mağazalar, yerel ürünleri bulabileceğiniz küçük dükkanlar, eğlence yerleri gibi pek çok konuda bilgi sahibi olabilirsiniz.Seçimlerinizi yaparken tüm soru ve sorunlarınızı bizimle paylaşmaktan çekinmeyin.’’ diye de ekliyor. Midilli ile ilgili her türlü bilgi için: http://www.midilli.gr
Izmir CVB Güney Afrika’lıları Ağırladı Hedefleri arasında İzmir Destinasyonu’nun yeni ve farklı turizm pazarlarında tanıtılması da olan İzmir Kongre ve Ziyaretçi Bürosu ( ICVB ) daha önce Polonya ve İrlanda pazarına yönelik olarak gerçekleştirdiği organizasyonlara bir yenisini daha ekleyerek ve Türk Hava Yolları işbirliği ile Güney Afrika ‘dan Basın mensupları ve Acenta Yetkilileri’ni İzmir’e davet ettiler. İzmir Kongre ve Ziyaretçi Bürosu yetkilileri G.Afrika basın ve acenta mensublarına Expo 2020 adaylığı yolunda İzmir ‘in her platform da tanıttılar. NewFocus November & December’2011
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