Air Berlin, Germany’s second largest airline, is adding another 10 new destinations, 54 non-stop flights and even more connecting flights to its route network. In addition to expanding its service, especially from Cologne and Stuttgart, the airline will soon have its jets taking off from Memmingen airport as well. Air Berlin is positioning itself as the largest German carrier in Italy and strengthening its presence in Austria.

Understanding the economic contribution of tourism at the regional level is essential for more efficient destination management and the effective positioning of tourism. The 1st International Conference on the Measurement and Economic Analysis of Regional Tourism (San Sebastian, Spain, 27-28 October), aims to further the study of tourism’s impact at the regional level.

Tourism’s role in preserving diversity and fostering international understanding were at the centre of this year’s World Tourism Day Think Tank debates around the 2009 theme “Tourism – Celebrating Diversity”. The Think Tank was the climax of the official World Tourism Day celebrations held in Accra, Ghana, and brought together leading international experts, tourism policy makers and specialized media.

Air Berlin, Germany’s second-largest airline company, and Pegasus Airlines, Turkey’s largest privately-owned airline, have started working together. As of today, selected flights of both airlines will be listed on airberlin.com and flypgs.com, and the websites will be linked. In this manner, travelers will benefit from a more extensive flight offer. Using Air Berlin’s Internet portal, travelers will be able to book 17 additional connections from Germany to Turkey as well as 26 routes within Turkey.

Early repayment of the shareholder loan by TUI Travel initiated / Adjustment of the repayment schedule for the shareholder loan / TUI intends to buy TUI Travel shares to avoid dilution of voting rights majority

TUI AG and TUI Travel PLC have agreed to adjust the repayment schedule for the shareholder loan granted by TUI. Further repayment is to be continued through the placement of a convertible bond announced today and the raising of additional bank facilities by TUI Travel.

Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia is pleased to announce that the 7th Patron’s Cup Championship and Gala Dinner 2009 will be held on 31st October 2009. This prestigious Championship is in honour of the Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club’s Patron, His Excellency the Tuan Yang Terutama Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmadshah bin Abdullah.