Airline Travel News		Latest News
Virgin chiefs receive 40% pay rise, despite job cuts Friday, July 03 2009 @ 03:27 PM BST | Email Story | Print Story Virgin Atlantic has sparked outrage after awarding senior managers a 40 percent pay rise, despite announcing 600 possible job cuts on Wednesday due to week demand. Staff have accused chief executive, Steve Ridgway, of a lack of moral leadership after his salary rose from £500,000 to £700,000. Meanwhile the combined pay of the top three directors rose from £1.4 million to £2 million, according to company accounts. read more (144 words)		easyJet launch 15 new routes Eastern Airways starts new Liverpool services on Monday Emirates launches A380 services to Bangkok and Toronto Horizon International Flight Academy launches higher diploma for UAE pilots EU launches probe into Lufthansa takeover of Austria

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Global tourism down 8%, says UNWTO Friday, July 03 2009 @ 04:06 PM BST | Email Story | Print Story International tourism fell 8% in the first four months of this year compared to the same period in 2008, according to the new edition of the thrice-yearly UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Arrivals fell to 247m arrivals, but the tourism body estimates that the rate of decline is expected to ease during the remainder of 2009. Current market conditions mean that international tourism is now forecast to decrease by between 4% and 6% in 2009. read more (157 words)		MITM announces Cuban fam tours Thomson Sport partners World Sport Destination Expo Strong UK domestic holidays boost Hoseasons Industry calls for reappraisal of APD hikes London Eye begins Olympics upgrade

Hotel Travel News		Latest News
Travelodge unveils further Spanish expansion Friday, July 03 2009 @ 05:44 PM BST | Email Story | Print Story Travelodge has announced plans to spend €61m building three new hotels in Spain. The properties in Barcelona, Valencia and Seville will be constructed in a joint venture with property developer Citygrove, which has previously developed a number of Travelodge hotels in the UK. All three will open in 2011. read more (132 words)		U.S. Hotel performance for week ending 27 June 2009 Hilton Garden begins MEA roll-out Scandic adds Oslo hotel New Hotel unveils Luxury Duplex Suite Savoy Sharm el Sheikh sparkles in the limelight

Internet Travel News		Latest News
Marriott and Starwood to roll-out virtual video conferencing Friday, July 03 2009 @ 02:02 PM BST | Email Story | Print Story Marriott and Starwood have announced plans to install high-resolution video conferencing systems in city hotels around the world, in a sign that businesses are replacing travel with technology. Marriott has inked a deal with AT&T to install the Cisco-designed Telepresence systems in 25 hotels in cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai, Paris and Frankfurt. The systems will go into a variety of Marriott, J.W. Marriott and Renaissance hotels. The hotel giant expects some will be operational by late October. read more (182 words)		Hotels.com reveals the increasing popularity of minimoons Inflight mobile for new planes only, says BA Great Hotels Organisation Launches Corporate Travel Directory Etihad launches interactive microsite Japan Ryokan Association Selects Utell Connect and NetbookerNG

Spas Travel News		Latest News
WellbeingEscapes cuts through jargon Friday, July 03 2009 @ 02:08 PM BST | Email Story | Print Story Wellbeing Escapes, a spa and wellness travel company, has announced the launch of its new website. Set to appeal to seasoned spa enthusiasts and novices alike, the site will give users unique access to a wealth of guidance, inspiration and knowledge plus news, tips and chat from the world of spa, wellbeing and holistic health. read more (425 words)		Hyatt opens first spa hotel in Saudi Oceania and Canyon Ranch form spa-cruise partnership Monarch Dubai to auction rooms and spa treatments Mexico refreshes beauty this summer Spa with a Grand Prix view