ILTM 2011 | NEWS From the Newsroom Virtuoso completes the circle of travel relationships
Prompted by the ongoing and unprecedented social media boom, Virtuoso outlined its new Collaborative Commerce strategy, which identifies the demographic and behavioural trends that pre-empt key changes in the relationship between clients and companies.
The Japanese government committed to ensure Japanese luxury tourism
The Japanese government confirmed details of the country’s efforts to attract luxury travellers after the recent earthquake and tsunami. To strengthen the internal infrastructure, one project includes a private jet terminal, which will open at Narita airport in early 2012, a 20 minute helicopter flight away from Tokyo.
Las Alcobas and Visit Mexico
Introducing the stunning contemporary hotel of Las Alcobas in the fashionable Polanco district of one of the oldest cities in the world – Mexico City. Las Alcobas – a 35 room boutique hotel with a suite and 3 penthouses, each with its own mini-spa – is designed for pure relaxation.
Preferred Hotel Group profiles ‘Multigenerational Travel’ A study by Preferred Hotel Group revealed at ILTM shows that multigenerational family travellers travel more frequently, have a strong interest in European destinations, plan ‘Milestone Vacations’ and increasingly use travel agents. Preferred’s marketing initiatives are directly targetting this key sector.
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts stays different in 2012 At ILTM, Jumeirah exclusively revealed news of the latest property to join the Jumeirah portfolio - the Grand Hotel Via Veneto in Rome plus details of growth plans for 2012 with the opening of Jumeirah Port Soller in Mallorca in March, followed by properties in Baku, Kuwait and Dubai.
The Nobis Hotel Group The Nobis Hotel Group unites hotels in historical landmarks at unique locations with a contemporary flair. The group announced the opening of a new lifestyle hotel in central Stockholm in 2013: ‘Sveavägen 48’ housed in a former Girls’ School. This year ‘Hotel J’ will open a new building with astounding views over the harbour inlet of Stockholm.
Villazzo
Christian Jagodzinski introduced Villazzo’s villa rental concept – the ultimate choice of the best villas in each destination, each with a professional ‘a la carte’ service, as can be found in any first-class hotel.
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Tourism Authority of Thailand During the officially designated ‘Miracle Year of Amazing Thailand 2011-2012’, Thailand will focus on exceeding travellers’ expectations, launching a website to address the country’s four leading areas of inbound luxury tourism: golf, medical tourism, weddings and eco-tourism.
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