Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives (entry level five-star resort)
Website: www.atmosphere-kanifushi.com
Stand no: F22 (first floor of stand AS230)
Representative available for interview:
Dinesh Bhaskar, Director, Sales & Marketing
Ali Abdulla, Assistant Manager, Marketing & PR
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Angles / News:
- Launch of two new exciting products in the Maldives
- The resort will begin producing its own bottled water onsite from 1 November 2014
- Recently appointed Chef Walter Butti as Executive Chef
Rooster Contact: Nick Wheywell / Stuart Fyfe / Sakhita Sharma T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: Atmosphere@rooster.co.uk
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Be The First (hotel soft launches)
Website: www.bethefirst.com
Meeting point: TBC on individual basis
Representatives available for interview:
Suzannah White, Founder and Director
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Angles/News:
- Be The First launched this October offering a unique opportunity to experience exclusive hotel stays in newly opened and refurbished luxury hotels worldwide
- Be The First offers exclusive rates to guests looking to book a top hotel before the prices rise to the luxury rate
- Be The First is the first and only company dedicated to sharing the soft launch experience with the consumer
Rooster contact: Sarah Taylor / Melissa Hobson / Victoria Randall T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: BeTheFirst@rooster.co.uk
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Croatian National Tourist Board (tourist board)
Website: www.croatia.hr
Stand no: EM 1450
Representatives available for interview:
Tonko Rilovic, UK & Ireland Director
- Sara Sabadin, Senior Assistant – UK CNTO
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Angles/News:
- Seven per cent increase in British visitors and 23 per cent increase in Irish visitors from January – August 2014
- Launch of new PPS (pre and post season) campaign to highlight Croatia's gastronomic, cultural and active offerings
- Game of Thrones Season 5 filming in Croatia
- New waterpark opened in Istria – Istralandia
- New hotels, hostels and campsites
- Available for general destination updates and press trip discussions
Rooster contact: Sarah Taylor/ Melissa Hobson / Tim Thackray T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: Teamcroatia@rooster.co.uk
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Egyptian Tourist Authority (tourist board)
Website: www.egypt.travel/ www.gotoegypt.org
Stand no: AF 500-550
Representatives available for interview:
Omayma El Husseini, Director UK & Ireland
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Angles/News:
- Holding a Press Conference at 11.30am, Monday, 3rd Nov at Platinum Suites 5&6
- Will celebrate the country's culture and cuisine as part of this year's WTM Festivals event. Visitors are invited to sample delicious delicacies including falafel, foul madams and baklava, as well as enjoy a taster of folkloric music and traditional dance performances including Alexandrian dance
Rooster contact: Nick Wheywell/Stuart Fyfe/Sakhita Sharma T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: Teamegypt@rooster.co.uk
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eviivo (booking/management software for small accommodation providers)
Website: www.eviivo.com
Stand no: TT 565
Representatives available for interview:
Michele Fitzpatrick, CEO
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Angles/News:
- Offering independent hotels and B&Bs a solution to attract, process and manage bookings
- eviivo 2.0 launches 21 October
Rooster contact: Nick Wheywell/Stuart Fyfe/Kevan Barber T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: Teameviivo@rooster.co.uk
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Garuda Indonesia (Indonesia's national airline)Website: www.garuda-indonesia.com
Stand no: AS 640
Representatives available for interview:
Jubi Prasetyo, General Manager UK
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Angles/News:
- Launched its direct flight from London Gatwick to Jakarta in September. The new service operates five days a week
- Recently awarded 'The World's Best Cabin Staff' by Skytrax
Rooster contact: Nick Wheywell/Sakhita Sharma/Kevan Barber T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: GarudaIndonesia@rooster.co.uk
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Tunisian National Tourist Office (tourist board)
Website: www.cometotunisia.co.uk
Stand no: AF 650
Representatives available for interview:
Ms. Amel Karboul – Minister of Tourism, Tunisia
Ms. Wahida Jaiet – Director General of Tunisian National Tourist Office
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Angles/News:
- Tourist board has announced new National Quality Label to align country standards with the global market.
- New flight routes recently launched with Just Sunshine to Bristol and Jet2 to launch five new routes in Summer 2015.
Rooster contact: Sarah Taylor/Melissa Hobson/Tim Thackray/Victoria Randall T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: Teamtunisia@rooster.co.uk
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St. Pete/Clearwater (tourist board)
Website: www.visitstpeteclearwater.com
Stand no: NA 400
Representatives available for interview:
David Downing, Interim Executive Director
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Angles/News:
- The Dali Museum welcomes Picasso/Dali, Dali/Picasso – an exclusive exhibition featuring works from 25 museums and art galleries.
- 2,000 new rooms planned for Clearwater Beach in 2015.
- The area has regularly topped records for overnight stays through 2014.
- Area highlighted in the recent Dolphin Tale 2movie.
Rooster contact: Nick Wheywell/Stuart Fyfe/Kevan Barber T: +44 (0)20 3440 8930 E: TeamVSPC@rooster.co.uk
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WOW air (budget Icelandic airline)
Website: www.wowair.co.uk
Stand no: EM 540a
Representatives available for interview:
Skúli Mogensen, CEO
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Angles/News:
- Low-cost US routes via Reykjavik launching in 2015.
- Flights starting from £49 each way to Reykjavik.
Rooster contact: Nick Wheywell/Stuart Fyfe/Kevan Barber T: +44 (0) 20 3440 8930 E: TeamWOW@rooster.co.uk
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