airberlin continues to expand its codeshare agreement with the strategic partner Etihad Airways, and is now making codeshare flights to Vietnam available to its guests. Since the beginning of October, Etihad Airways has operated a daily non-stop service between its Abu Dhabi hub and its first Vietnamese destination, Ho Chi Minh City. airberlin places its ‘AB’ flight code on the new flight, meaning, guests can, for the very first time, book an airberlin ticket from points in Germany and Europe to Ho Chi Minh City.

Seven Thai tourism ventures that are devoted to environmental, social and cultural preservation are to be conferred “Green Excellence Awards” at a ceremony to be presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana at the World Travel Market 2013.The Awards are designed to reward the commitment and dedication of Thai operators as well as travel agents and media in the United Kingdom who play a vital role in supporting ecotourism in Thailand.

DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu Opening Marks Brand’s First Hotel in China’s Anhui Province. Situated just four kilometers from the Wuhu railway and bus stations, and 120 kilometers from Nanjing Lukou International Airport, DoubleTree by Hilton Wuhu is ideally-suited for travelers who wish to enjoy fantastic shopping, dining and entertainment all within walking distance of the hotel.

by Reinhard Hohler, Chiang Mai
The upcoming international conference on “Tourism and Culture” in Asia will be held on November 17-18, 2013 at the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel in Chiang Mai. Some of the objectives of the conference are to provide a platform for academics, researchers and students to present their studies, which are relevant to the fields of tourism and culture in Asia, develop opportunities for further research, and strengthen the quality of research.

Discover the wonders of winter vacationing at EMITT 2014 Fair!
In pursuit of offering Turkey its due share in winter tourism, EMITT 2014 Fair brings together professional holidaymakers for the most convenient and enjoyable winter holidays under one roof, opening a new hall for winter tourism.

SCB’s Global Marketing & Communications Director will be speaking at the ICCA Congress in Shanghai next week. With a unique presentation at hand, she will be one of the speakers during “ICCA’s got talent: unlocking the creativity amongst your staff and partners”