Hilton Worldwide has announced the winners of its Europe Food & Beverage (F&B) Masters 2011. Following two days of intense judging in Berlin, the competition came to an exciting climax in each of the four disciplines: the Culinary Cup, Pastry Cup, Bar Cup and Service Cup. Friendly rivalry prevailed during the competition as the 50 finalists, shortlisted from over 200 entries from across Hilton Worldwide’s European portfolio of hotels, prepared and presented to prove they are the best in the region.

Strong Interest From Trade Buyers and Media Around The World
Come January 2012, the brand new Golden Kawanua Exhibition Hall, venue for ATF 2012 TRAVEX, will welcome close to 1,000 exhibitors who will occupy more than 450 exhibiting booths, representing a diverse range of ASEAN destination, travel products and services suppliers.

Christmas aircraft, music videos and airberlin chocolate hearts in a special edition
On the first day of Advent airberlin is taking off into the Christmas period with an extensive package and is offering its passengers a heart-felt Christmas service. A special Christmas edition of the popular airberlin chocolate hearts will be available on board during Advent. Every weekday from 16:00 the airline is offering passengers on German domestic flights free mulled wine. As in previous years, airberlin passengers can take Christmas trees up to 2 metres tall for free as of 1 December. All that is required is 48 hours notice before departure to the company’s Service Centre.

Former high profile Trade Minister, Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu has been chosen by President Soesilo Yudhoyono to lead the newly restructured Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economy.
Minister Mari Pangestu replaces former Culture and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik, who has been reassigned to head the Ministry for Energy and Mining in the latest Cabinet Reshuffle.

Carlson recognizes Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok’ staff as an Employee of the Year 2011
Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, recognized the outstanding performance of its Asia Pacific hotels and employees at an Awards Dinner, which was part of Carlson’s annual Asia Pacific General Manager Conference held recently in India. These nine top performers were honored in front of 150 senior executives, general managers and hotel executives including Carlson’s Global President and Chief Executive Officer, Hubert Joly and Asia Pacific president, Simon Barlow.

The 17th edition of MITM Americas, Meetings and Incentive Travel Market, took place in San Salvador, El Salvador, by the invitation of CORSATUR and the Ministry of Tourism of El Salvador, from November 16th to 18th.

Our picture shows: Lic. Jose Napoleon Duarte, Minister of Tourism of El Salvador and Ramon Alvarez, President of GSAR Marketing, organizing company of MITM Americas.