March 2009
Welcome to the March edition of the Medway Travel eNews.
Firstly, our apologies for the lack of newsletter in February. As advised in January's edition, we had unfortunately experienced some technical problems with the new format and have been working to continue to improve the newsletter without incurring the technical difficulties! Please do continue to feed your comments back to us if you do experience any problems!
Available via free subscription, the Medway Travel eNewsletter is designed to keep you informed about developments in the travel industry, as well as explaining how our services may be of benefit to you for your corporate and personal travel.
Quarterly Prize Draw
All eNews subscribers are entered into a prize draw each quarter to win a £100 voucher, redeemable against a holiday booked through Medway Travel.
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Latest airline collapse highlights protection failings
Following their collapse, Lithuanian Airlines are unable to provide refunds, highlighting just one of the benefits of making travel reservations through Medway Travel rather booking direct via the Internet.
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Central American countries invest in Trade Events and New Venues
El Salvador and Panama are among Central American countries targeting the UK C&I market by investment in trade events and new venues.
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Hilton launches new extended stay brand
The average Home2 Suites properties are expected to have 108 rooms, of which 80% will be studios and 20% one-bedroom suites, over four floors. The first property is expected to begin construction during 2009.
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Airline News
- Qantas Welcomes the A380 to London
- New SWISS connections from London
- Scheduled Services Return to Kent with Flybe
- bmi announce new flights to Kiev
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First Holiday Inn Resort in Indonesia to open in Bali
Set to open in March 2009, the beachfront Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali is located in beautifully terraced tropical gardens and is the only hotel in the area to have direct access to the beach.
Specially Negotiated Fares
With access to one of the largest portfolio of specially negotiated contract fares, Medway Travel can offer great prices for many long-haul and certain European routes.
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Indigo Hotels expand in London
In addition to the recently opened London Paddington property, London will get three more Indigo hotels by 2012.
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BA to pilot in-flight text and internet access
British Airways aims to provide in-flight text and internet access on new transatlantic flights.
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The Forum opens at Regal Hongkong Hotel
Looking for a venue for business meetings and corporate events in busy Causeway Bay in Hongkong just got easier as the Regal Hongkong Hotel opens its new meeting and conference centre.
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Lufthansa opens Frankfurt arrivals lounge
Lufthansa's new Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt airport provides ideal conditions for passengers to start the day feeling relaxed, regenerated and refreshed after a long flight.
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East End Scavenger Hunt
A fun, fast-paced hunt through the East End of London which can be played in groups of 10 to 300 people. A perfect team building experience.
International Trade Fairs
Planning to visit any overseas trade fair? Contact Meday Travel as soon as possible as the earlier we can make reservations the lower the cost of the airfares and the greater the selection of hotel accommodation available.
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Enjoy Special Rates in Hawaii with Mahalo Month
April is "Mahalo Month" at Hyatt Resorts in Hawaii with special reduced rates, plus 2 for 1 breakfast offers.
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Cruise News - Silversea Expands Alaska Offerings
Explore the rugged Alaskan frontier on one of Silversea's 12 Alaskan Voyages. Or opt for one of the great promotional deals on offer.
Medway Travel Hotel Directory
The newly available directory features 5,000 hotels, with a further 13,000 available to Medway Travel Consultants through our reservations system.
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Premier Inn unveils designs for floating hotel
Budget hotel chain Premier Inn plans to build “Britain’s first floating budget hotel”.
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Ranch Holidays
If you have a hankering for the wide open spaces of Montana or Wyoming, the snow topped mountains of Colorado or the prickly deserts of Arizona we are sure we will find a holiday that is just what you are looking for.
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Elite Hotels offer Credits to Conference Delegates
From now until the end of April, organisers booking a residential meeting, conference or event at any Elite Hotel will receive £50 credit per delegate in which to enhance that experience.
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New LD Lines ferry routes
LD Lines introduce a conventional freight and passenger ferry to the Dover - Boulogne route.
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Worldwide Leisure Events
Information on some of the most famous, interesting and fun events happening around the world in coming months - which you may wish to incorporate into your next holiday.
