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Qatar Tourism Authority reports on performance and progress in Qatar hotel sector for 2008 -2009_

The Chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Nuaimi, released today a statistical report on the hotel sector in Qatar.

"QTA has begun developing a coordination plan with the Supreme Council of Development Planning and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning. This plan will enable us not only to shape the framework for technical cooperation on tourism matte

Golden Tulip Hospitality Group enters into South East Asia_

Golden Tulip South East Asia aims to establish Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts as a leading hotel chain in the region, while introducing the four brands of the chain: 5 stars Royal Tulip, 4 stars Golden Tulip and Golden Tulip Resort and the economy business 3 stars brand Tulip Inn. The office will furthermore develop the necessary infrastructure to provide maximum support to investors and own

Egencia Releases Global Hotel Study_

"Managing travel policy and controlling hotel costs are two ways Egencia has been able to deliver huge value to clients around the globe," said Pam Keenan Fritz, Senior Vice President, Egencia North America. "To help businesses understand these issues more acutely, we embarked on a dedicated study that will also yield best practices for the industry."

Travelers could have saved more than $10B in 2009 (But Didn't). _

"There's no trick, no special stipulations, no mail-in rebates, nothing required of travelers other than to book their flight and their hotel at the same time," said Tim MacDonald, senior vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. "Packages are the easiest money saver available to modern travelers. Book a hotel and flight together, and you could save big. It's that simple."

Should Airlines Honor Fares That Are Obvious Mistakes?_

"We fully believe customers should have recognized the fare that was very briefly offered as being an obvious error that is simply too good to be true versus the normal price of approximately $20,000 round trip for a first-class fare from the U.S. to Australia," said Tim Smith, a spokesman for American. "Your customer admits that he thought it was an excellent, even fantastic price, even for firs

Budget hotels gain popularity_

During this year's week-long May Day holiday, most budget hotels in major tourist cities were fully booked in advance, while many four- and five-star hotels had to offer discounts to lure customers.

This popularity comes despite the fact the budget hotel was unheard of in China until recently.

According to Zhang Jun, assistant director of the China Hotel Association, the budget hotel conc

W Hotels Worldwide Debuts Global Flagship, W Hollywood Hotel & Residences_

"Opening in Hollywood, the epicenter of pop culture, marks a true milestone in W's global expansion into the world's most exciting and vibrant destinations," said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Meridien. "W Hollywood further demonstrates our passion for entertainment as well as our leadership in cutting-edge design, which sets the stage for W's unique lifestyle progra