Virgin Atlantic won two of the top categories at the Business Traveler Awards 2006. The airline won the Best Business Class and Best Premium Economy awards.
“We are delighted that Business Traveler readers have recognized Virgin Atlantic in this way. These awards show that Virgin Atlantic´s innovative products, in Upper Class and Premium Economy, are the clear favorites for long-haul travelers,” commented Steve Ridgway, Virgin Atlantic´s CEO.
Toronto tourists were shocked last week when three people were found murdered in the Delta Chelsea Hotel, in the city´s downtown area.
The names of the three victims, all in their mid-30s, have not yet been released, and police are investigating the possibility of a double murder-suicide.
Last week a new tourist circuit was presented in the province of Bongara, in the Amazons, that will promote the visits to the Gocta waterfall, considered the third highest in the World.
The creation of this circuit will promote the knowledge of the area and promote internal tourism.
Tourism Australia is making it possible for retailers and consumers to send messages of condolence to the family and colleagues of Steve Irwin, who died last weekend.
Mr. Irwin had spent the past several years sharing his love of Australia with potential travelers ans teaching people in general about outback wonders in Down Under.
A national park covering more than half the island of St. John will acquire 415 acres of pristine coastal land by the end of the year, a preservation group said late last week.
The Maho Bay property, which includes white-sand beaches and jungles, will be the largest addition to the 7,150-acre Virgin Islands National Park since its creation in 1956.
Kees Van Maaswaal has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer by Golden Tulip, effective January 1, 2007. Mr. Van Maaswaal is currently Managing Director of Accor Hotels for the Netherlands.
In his future position Kees Van Maaswaal will be overseeing the four regional divisions of Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts in Europe, the Middle East & Africa, Asia and the Americas.