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      John Holland-Kaye to Step Down as CEO of Heathrow Airport

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      After nine years as CEO of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye has informed the Board of his intention to stand down as CEO during 2023.The Board would like to thank John for his exceptional leadership since 2014, building a strong management team, developing a consumer-focused culture, improving cost efficiency and putting Heathrow at the forefront of global aviation’s decarbonisation. The transformation of the airport during John’s time as CEO has been recognised as Heathrow won a number of significant awards including: Sunday Times top 30 employer; one of the top 10 airports in the world (voted by passengers); and edie’s Sustainable Business of the Year Award.
      Three of the most significant successes of John’s tenure were the development of the plan for Heathrow expansion that secured overwhelming Parliamentary approval, successfully navigating the business through the COVID-19 crisis and the recovery in demand, and his leadership in putting aviation firmly on course for net zero by 2050.
      The Chair of Heathrow Airport, Lord Deighton said:
      “John has been an extraordinary leader of Heathrow. During the past nine years, he has worked tirelessly and collaboratively with shareholders, Ministers, airlines and other stakeholders to ensure the country can be proud of its ‘front door’. The Board would like to put on record our gratitude to John for his dedication and commitment to Heathrow throughout his tenure as CEO.”
      The Board has now initiated a selection process for John’s replacement. In order to ensure a smooth handover, John will remain as CEO until his successor starts in post.ADVERTISEMENT

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      Hamad International Airport Launches Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6

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      Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the launch of the next generation Wi-Fi service, empowered by Cisco technologies, across its state-of-the-art terminal to further enhance the airport’s passenger experience.Through ubiquitous high-speed connectivity, passengers who are traveling via Qatar will be able to easily connect with family, friends, and business contacts.
      High Performance Wi-Fi 6 Coverage
      Meticulous design studies were undertaken to achieve seamless Wi-Fi coverage from the curbside of the terminal to the aircraft, and to provide adequate capacity and speed to meet and exceed our passenger’s needs. Special attention was paid to the terminal areas where a high number of passengers spend a significant amount of their time, such as boarding gates, shopping areas, and food courts.
      Hamad International Airport (DOH) has deployed Cisco Wireless technologies, including indoor and outdoor WiFi6, to support the needs of an increased flow of passengers over the next years in Qatar.
      Further to the high-performance wireless connectivity across the entirety of the airport, it will also lay foundation for enhanced operations with better insights providing amazing experience for passengers.ADVERTISEMENTTransforming Customer Experience with Optimized Connectivity
      With this investment, Hamad International Airport (DOH) will be able to better understand how passengers move through the airport, including dwell times and traffic flows. This will help optimize retail opportunities and allow passengers to consistently have great experiences.
      Millions of visitors from across the world travelling through Hamad International Airport can now connect using single-step authentication methods by simply sending a “WhatsApp” message or scanning their printed boarding pass. Usage statistics in the initial days have shown that over 60% of the visitors prefer the new frictionless connection options. During FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, more than 2 Million Passengers enjoyed the new Wi-Fi service by seamlessly consuming over 1 PB (Peta Byte) of content from the internet.
      Enabling the Future of Digitized Airports
      Thanks to technologies embedded into the new Wi-Fi system at the airport, Hamad International Airport’s mobile app ’HIA Qatar’ will deliver improved location-based services. These services include real-time wayfinding for areas like baggage claim, direction to boarding gates and food – as well as beverage and retail offers from Qatar Duty Free (QDF). To ensure that travelers benefit from the best deals, the ’HIA Qatar’ app alerts users when walking past outlets with ongoing sales and promotions. This capability will in future enable new operational uses such as efficient and timely allocation of resources, including wheelchairs, buggies and a variety of aviation equipment and tools.
      In addition, improved connectivity is provided for various airport stakeholders and partners, who increasingly rely on wireless connectivity and operational mobile apps for their field staff to contribute to the world-class operations at Hamad International Airport (DOH).
      Commenting on the announcement, Hamad International Airport’s Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation Suhail Kadri said: “As the world’s best airport, we are continually investing in innovative technologies and solutions to provide our millions of visitors from around the world with easy access and the most seamless of experiences.
      The launch of next-gen Wi-fi services at Hamad International Airport not only fits well within our strategy of seamless travel but also strengthens our commitment to continue to be the leading global digital airport.”
      Hasan Khan Managing Director of Cisco Qatar commented: “We are proud to support Hamad International Airport’s strategic business goals as it continues to grow and introduce new services to effectively transform the passenger experience. Cisco has a strong technological expertise providing secure, intelligent, and seamless connectivity for various airports across the world; and we’re happy to bring these capabilities to Qatar’s flagship airport.”

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      Yas Island Abu Dhabi announces the ‘World’s Best Job’ winner

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      Following two weeks of exciting and highly creative submissions by hopeful applicants from all over the world, Yas Island Abu Dhabi has now announced its latest ambassador. With thousands of online applications from across over 100 countries, Ayax Bader, a marketeer from Argentina and a resident of the UAE, has shown the judges why he deserves the World’s Best Job. Taghreed Alsaeed, Group Communications & Destination Marketing at Miral Group, presented Ayax with the coveted prize at Yas Island’s Yas Marina Circuit HQ.
      Earlier in January, the competition witnessed five shortlisted candidates with the potential to Hart-ify Yas Island; the final five received immense support and engagement from the audience. The competition saw the highest ever engagement recorded on social media for the brand.

      Today, Ayax has proven that he is ready to make the island hart-to-beat. With a $100,000 salary and a luxurious hotel stay in addition to exciting perks in store, stay tuned for how Ayax takes on Yas Island, the world’s premier leisure and tourism destination, where visitors get to experience a whole new level of entertainment.
      Yas island was awarded World’s Leading Theme Park Destination 2022 at last year’s World Travel Awards ADVERTISEMENTFor more information, please visit: https://www.yasisland.com/

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      O’Hare International Airport Unveils Modernized Terminal 5 with 25% Increased Capacity

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      Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) last week to celebrate the grand opening of the new eastern extension of Terminal 5, a major milestone in the $1.3B, four-year investment to expand and modernize the key gateway at O’Hare International Airport.“O’Hare is a significant economic engine for our entire region and the first impression of Chicago for millions of visitors every year,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “That’s why we are especially proud to cut the ribbon to this expanded, modernized Terminal 5, which represents a major milestone in O’Hare’s curb-to-gate transformation into one of the great airports of the 21st century under the O’Hare 21 capital improvement program. Importantly, this project will also build on my administration’s and CDA’s ongoing commitment and efforts to create equitable, economic opportunities for Black and Brown residents, businesses, and construction and development firms.”
      “With new gates, increased passenger amenities, a more efficient baggage handling system, and expanded security checkpoints and customs facilities, the state-of-the-art Terminal 5 of today is equipped to handle the growing demand we expect O’Hare to see in the coming years while offering an improved passenger experience,” CDA Commissioner Jamie L. Rhee said. “These crucial infrastructure investments will ensure that O’Hare maintains the capacity it needs to move forward with other O’Hare 21 work with minimal impact to operations.”
      Crews broke ground in 2019 on the modernization of Terminal 5, with construction led by Austin Power Partners. The project increased the terminal’s capacity by 25% to improve efficiency and reduce delays. Passenger amenity space was increased by 75%, and the existing building was expanded by approximately 350,000 square feet, with additional renovations to 750,000 square feet of the existing structure.
      The firms HOK and Muller & Muller Ltd. led the light-filled redesign of the facilities, maintaining the integrity of the terminal’s original 1993 design while modernizing it for the 21st century. The vaulted ceilings welcome natural light and offer views across the airfield toward the Chicago skyline.
      Sustainable technology has been incorporated throughout the terminal, including 40,000 square feet of high-performance glass, water efficiency measures that exceed Sustainable Airport Manual requirements, and new Energy Star roofing.ADVERTISEMENTThe L-shaped East Concourse extension added 10 new wide-body gates, nine of which utilize multiple aircraft ramp systems, or “MARS gates.” These MARS gates allow the flexibility to accommodate larger, next-generation wide-body aircraft or more traditional narrow-body aircraft. The space it takes to park two wide-body planes can be repurposed as necessary to fit three narrow-body aircrafts.
      Ten renovated gates opened in the western wing of Terminal 5 in October 2022 as the new home for Delta Air Lines, which shifted operations from the carrier’s long­time home in Terminal 2. Delta’s move also included the construction of a new Delta Sky Club, located between Gates M11 and M14, with more than four times the capacity of its former club in Terminal 2. Chicago’s Sky Club is also Delta’s first to feature boarding on select flights from two gates inside the lounge.
      The Terminal 5 project also included a partnership between the CDA and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) on a $3.5M public art plan as part of the Terminal 5 expansion and modernization, the City’s largest single acquisition of works by Chicago artists in 30 years. Commissions are planned across the FIS Arrival Corridor, the Baggage Claim area, and the Passenger Level NConcourse.
      The first installation of this project will be a monumental installation by artist jina valentine titled “a murmuration” in the Passenger Level Concourse, followed by an exhibition featuring 17 artist commissions titled “Del Otro Lado / The Other Side” in the Terminal 5 Arrivals Hall. “Immigrant Owned,” a series of large-scale lightboxes by photographer Jonathan Michael Castillo, will be completed and unveiled later this year.
      The expanded and renovated areas of Terminal 5 will also be home to a wide array of new concessions. In May 2022, the Chicago City Council approved the largest set of concessions agreements at O’Hare in more than a decade, including several local offerings such as Butcher and the Burger, Hampton Social, Bar Siena, Sparrow Coffee, and more. These agreements will achieve an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBE) participation rate of 40%, exceeding the CDA’s goal of 32% and the nationwide goal of 10%, set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The new concessions are expected to open in phases throughout 2023. Overall concessions in Terminal 5 currently achieve an ACDBE participation rate of 44.8%, up from 33.5% at the project’s start in 2019.
      The overall Terminal 5 project reflected the CDA’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in airport contracting, achieving a participation rate of 37% for certified minority-owned, woman-owned, or disadvantaged businesses contracting with the project’s Construction Manager at Risk (CMR), Austin Power Partners (APP).
      In June 2022, crews also broke ground on a new, six-story parking garage at Terminal 5 to replace the current surface Parking Lot D. When completed in 2024, the new garage will more than double the amount of available parking at the terminal and expand capacity to offer a mix of short- and long-term parking options, like those available at the airport’s main terminals. The garage will also feature parking assist technology and electric vehicle charging stations. Additional landside improvements will include re-striping of airport roadways to rebalance lane capacity and an expansion of the curbside area, including physical drive lanes, dedicated entry and exit roadways, escalators, and pedestrian areas.
      The Terminal 5 Garage project is led by joint venture AECOM Hunt Clayco BOWA as Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) and supported by 60 participating contractors, including 14 minority-owned firms and 14 women-owned firms.
      The work at Terminal 5 is part of the broader O’Hare 21 capital improvement, Chicago’s vision of a curb-to-gate transformation of O’Hare’s terminal complex into a modern, efficient global hub to serve the needs of the traveling public through the 21st century. Learn more at ORD21.com.

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      ITB Berlin 2023 Announces Winners of Prestigious ITB BookAward

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      With its annual ITB BookAward, ITB Berlin recognizes titles from Germany and abroad, written mainly in German, but also in German translation, which honour outstanding journalistic achievements. The aim is to focus attention beyond national borders on the broad spectrum of important intercultural travel and tourism publications.
      The winners of the ITB BookAward 2023 have been decided upon. An independent jury comprising experts on countries, media members and booksellers have selected authors, titles, trends and innovations in a wide range of relevant and fascinating categories. In the main category, this year’s Destinations Award is dedicated to Georgia, the official host country of ITB Berlin 2023. Alice, a new category, honours the best books for young people with a focus on travel, thus setting a new trend. Once again ITB Berlin, which takes place from 7 to 9 March 2023, is collaborating with Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels. The ITB Book Award does not confer prize money.
      ITB BookAward 2023 – the winners
      These are as follows: The World Heritage publications and publishers Kunth/MairDumont, Andreas Kieling, Alexandra Schels and Patrick Pichler, Diplom-Geograf Michael Martin, Prof. Laurence C. Smith, Giorgi Kvastiani with Vadim Spolanski and Andreas Sternfeldt, Dr. Stefan Applis, Nina Kramm, Daniela Schetar and Friedrich Köthe, Eva Wieners, Aleš Šteger, Peter Koller, Daniela Trauthwein, Ernst Wrba, Frances Mayes with Ondine Cohane, Andrea David, Olaf Obsommer, Petra Münzel-Kaiser, Angela Misslbeck, Abi Elphinstone, Matthias Kröner and Mina Braun, Corinna Lawrenz, Johann Fleuri and Pierre Javelle, Gerhard J. Rekel, Dipl.- Ing. Oliver G. Hamm, Andreas Kossert, the audiobook travel features of Hörverlag, Stefan Moster, Raynor Winn, Alexander Oetker, Gregor Münch and Markus Belz, the publisher riva Verlag for the publication of traditional cuisines, KOSMOS NEUER WELTATLAS, Dr. Peter Fretwell, Prof. Dr. Uwe Weithörner with Prof. Dr. Robert Goecke, Prof. Dr. Eberhard Kurz and Prof. Dr. Axel Schulz (publisher), the illuminated globe for children ’Columbus Kinder- Leuchtglobus Unsere Erde’ and the illuminated globe ’3D Relief Leuchtglobus Atmosphere R4 gold’.
      Categories, winners, titles and publishersADVERTISEMENTCategory: Lifetime Award
      Publisher, ’50 Jahre Welterbekonvention 2022’
      Kunth/MairDumont, leading World Heritage publisher
      Wildlife filmmaker, adventurer, author, Andreas Kieling | Title ‘Andreas Kieling – 30 Jahre Tierfilm. Wilde Tiere, weite Welt und große Abenteuer’, published by NG Buchverlag, München
      Category: Travel calendars
      UNESCO World Heritage, ‘Wandkalender UNESCO Erbe der Welt 2023’
      UNESCO World Heritage, ‘Tischkalender UNESCO Erbe der Welt 2023, 365 Tage’
      UNESCO World Heritage, ‘Wandkalender UNESCO Naturerbe der Welt 2023’
      UNESCO World Heritage, ‘Tischkalender UNESCO Naturerbe der Welt 2023, 365 Tage’,
      all published by Kunth/Mairdumont, München-Ostfildern
      Longing for the Far East, Alexandra Schels, Patrick Pichler | ‘Wandkalender Fernweh Fernost 2023’, published by teNeues Verlag, Augsburg
      Category: Management Award of ITB Berlin
      Fascinating World Heritage, ‘Das Erbe der Welt – Alle Kultur- und Naturmonumente mit Anerkennung der UNESCO’, published by Verlag Kunth/Mairdumont, München- Ostfildern
      The Miracle of this World by Diplom-Geograf Michael Martin | ‘TERRA – Gesichter der Erde’, published by Knesebeck Verlag, München
      Category: Cultures
      UNESCO World Heritage, ‘Das Erbe der Welt – Alle Kultur- und Naturmonumente mit Anerkennung der UNESCO’, published by Verlag Kunth/Mairdumont, München-Ostfildern
      The cultural impact of rivers, Prof. Laurence C. Smith | ‘Weltgeschichte der Flüsse – Wie mächtige Ströme Reiche schufen, Kulturen zerstörten und unsere Zivilisation prägen’, published by Siedler Verlag, München
      Category: Destinations Award 2023 – Georgia
      Georgia – a comprehensive travel guide, Giorgi Kvastiani, Vadim Spolanski, Andreas Sternfeldt | ‘Georgien – Mit Tbilisi, Batumi, Kachetien, Kartli, Adscharien, Kolchis, Schwarzem Meer, Swanetien’, published by Trescher Verlag, Berlin
      Svaneti – a travel guide, Dr. Stefan Applis | ‘Swanetien entdecken – Ein Kultur- und Naturreiseführer für Georgien/Südlicher Kaukasus’, published by Mitteldeutscher Verlag, Halle
      Illustrated volume, Dr. Stefan Applis | ‘Swanetien – Tradition und Moderne’, published by Mitteldeutscher Verlag, Halle
      Hiking guide, Nina Kramm | ‘Georgien – Kleiner und Großer Kaukasus’, published by Bergverlag Rother, Oberhaching
      Category: Frankfurt Book Fair 2023 Guest of Honour – Slovenia
      Slovenia – a comprehensive travel guide, Daniela Schetar, Friedrich Köthe | ‘Slowenien mit Triest – mit 15 Wanderungen’, published by Reise Know-How Verlag Peter Rump, Bielefeld
      Hiking guide, Eva Wieners | ‘Soèa und Triglav Nationalpark – 45 Wander- und Entdeckertouren in Sloweniens wildem Westen’, published by Naturzeit Reiseverlag, Kottgeisering
      Special travel book, Aleš Šteger | ‘Gebrauchsanweisung für Slowenien’, published by Piper Verlag, München
      Category: German travel regions – the Palatinate
      Travel guide, Peter Koller | ‘Pfalz’, published by Reise Know-How Verlag Peter Rump
      Hiking, Daniela Trauthwein | ‘Wanderungen für die Seele – Wohlfühlwege Pfalz’,
      Cycling tours, Ernst Wrba | ‘Radeln für die Seele – Alte Bahntrassen Rheinland-Pfalz’, both published by Droste Verlag, Düsseldorf
      Category: Illustrated travel book
      Italy, Frances Mayes with Ondine Cohane | ‘Sempre Italia – Eine Liebeserklärung an Lebensart, Küche und Kultur’, published by Verlag Frederking & Thaler, München
      Film tourism, Andrea David | ‘Szene für Szene die Welt entdecken’, published by Conbook Verlag, Neuss
      Category: Outdoors
      Canoeing expeditions, Olaf Obsommer, Petra Münzel-Kaiser | ‘Sick Life Line’, published by Conbook Verlag, Neuss
      Hiking, Gregor Münch, Markus Belz | ‘Romantische Straße – Von Würzburg nach Füssen’, published by Verlag Esterbauer, Rodingersdorf (A)
      Category: Travelling with children
      Angela Misslbeck | ‘Wohnmobilreisen mit Kindern’, published by Bruckmann Verlag, München
      New category: Alice Award for books for young people
      Adventures in a fantasy world, Abi Elphinstone | ‘Caspar und die Träne des Phönix’, vol. 1 in the series ‘Die vier verborgenen Reiche’, from age 10, published by Carlsen Verlag, Hamburg
      In Australia’s mangrove swamps, Matthias Kröner, Mina Braun/Illustration | ‘Der Billabongkönig’, from age 7, published by Beltz & Gelberg Verlag, Weinheim
      Category: Special travel books
      Culinary journeys, Corinna Lawrenz | ‘Zu Gast in Portugal – Sehnsuchtsorte, Originalrezepte und Geheimtipps’, published by Callwey Verlag, München
      The many aspects of Tokyo, Johann Fleuri, Pierre Javelle/Fotos | ‘Tokyo – Eine Augenreise’, published by Dorling Kindersley Verlag, München
      Rail journeys, Gerhard J. Rekel | ‘Monsieur Orient-Express – Wie es Georges Nagelmackers gelang, Welten zu verbinden’, published by Verlag Kremayr & Scheriau, Vienna
      Architecture, Dipl.-Ing. Oliver G. Hamm | ‘Architekturführer Dresden’, published by Verlag DOM publishers, Berlin
      Masuria, Andreas Kossert | ‘Gebrauchsanweisung für Masuren’, published by Piper Verlag, München
      Audiobook travel features:
      ‘Sehnsucht Italien – Eine akustische Reise von den Dolomiten bis nach Sizilien’
      ‘Sehnsucht Frankreich – Eine akustische Reise von der Bretagne bis nach Korsika’
      ‘Sehnsucht Spanien & Portugal – Eine akustische Reise von Lissabon bis Madrid, von Madeira bis Mallorca’
      ‘Die schönsten Städte Europas – Eine akustische Reise von Amsterdam bis Zürich’,
      all published by Hörverlag, München
      Category: Literary travel books
      Longing for the Arctic, Stefan Moster | ‘Das Fundament des Eisbergs – Eine arktische Sehnsucht’, published by mareverlag, Hamburg
      Nature Writing, Raynor Winn | Trilogie: ‘Der Salzpfad’, ‘Wilde Stille’, ‘Überland’, published by DuMont Reiseverlag, Ostfildern
      Category: Travel cookbooks
      For gourmets and crime thriller fans Alexander Oetker | ‘Chez Luc – Mit Commissaire Verlain durch Frankreichs kulinarischen Südwesten. Das Aquitaine-Kochbuch’, published by Verlag Hoffmann und Campe, Hamburg
      Special Cookbook Award, for riva Verlag, for the publication of six traditional cuisines:
      ‘Parwana – Eine kulinarische Reise durch Afghanistan’,
      ‘Das Tibet-Kochbuch – Traditionelle Rezepte aus dem Himalaya’,
      ‘Muskat, Zimt und Kardamom – Eine kulinarische Reise entlang der alten Gewürzroute’, ‘Mesopotamia – Aramäisch kochen’,
      ‘Das Ukraine-Kochbuch’,
      ‘Indien vegetarisch – Die kulinarischen Schätze der indischen Küche’
      Category: Atlases, globes
      World atlas, ‘KOSMOS NEUER WELTATLAS – Das Standardwerk mit aktuellen und präzisen Karten’, published by Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart
      Atlas of the Antarctic, Dr. Peter Fretwell | ‘Antarktis – Atlas eines unbekannten Kontinents’, published by Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart
      Children’s globe, ‘Columbus Kinder-Leuchtglobus Unsere Erde’, distributed by COLUMBUS Verlag, Krauchenwies
      Globe, ‘3D-Relief-Leuchtglobus Atmosphere R4 gold’, distributed by Räthgloben 1917, Markranstädt
      Category: Specialist tourism literature
      Guide and manual, Prof. Dr. Uwe Weithörner, Prof. Dr. Robert Goecke, Prof. Dr. Eberhard Kurz, Prof. Dr. Axel Schulz (publisher) | ‘Digitaler Tourismus – Informationsmanagement im Tourismus’, published by Verlag Walter De Gruyter/Studium, Berlin/Boston
      New category: Alice Award for books for young people
      Adventures in a fantasy world, Abi Elphinstone | ‘Caspar und die Träne des Phönix’, vol. 1 in the series ‘Die vier verborgenen Reiche’, from age 10, published by Carlsen Verlag, Hamburg
      In Australia’s mangrove swamps, Matthias Kröner, Mina Braun/Illustration | ‘Der Billabongkönig’, from age 7, published by Beltz & Gelberg Verlag, Weinheim
      Category: Special travel books
      Culinary journeys, Corinna Lawrenz | ‘Zu Gast in Portugal – Sehnsuchtsorte, Originalrezepte und Geheimtipps’, published by Callwey Verlag, München
      The many aspects of Tokyo, Johann Fleuri, Pierre Javelle/Fotos | ‘Tokyo – Eine Augenreise’, published by Dorling Kindersley Verlag, München
      Rail journeys, Gerhard J. Rekel | ‘Monsieur Orient-Express – Wie es Georges Nagelmackers gelang, Welten zu verbinden’, published by Verlag Kremayr & Scheriau, Vienna
      Architecture, Dipl.-Ing. Oliver G. Hamm | ‘Architekturführer Dresden’, published by Verlag DOM publishers, Berlin
      Masuria, Andreas Kossert | ‘Gebrauchsanweisung für Masuren’, published by Piper Verlag, München
      Audiobook travel features:
      ‘Sehnsucht Italien – Eine akustische Reise von den Dolomiten bis nach Sizilien’
      ‘Sehnsucht Frankreich – Eine akustische Reise von der Bretagne bis nach Korsika’
      ‘Sehnsucht Spanien & Portugal – Eine akustische Reise von Lissabon bis Madrid, von Madeira bis Mallorca’
      ‘Die schönsten Städte Europas – Eine akustische Reise von Amsterdam bis Zürich’,
      all published by Hörverlag, München
      Category: Literary travel books
      Longing for the Arctic, Stefan Moster | ‘Das Fundament des Eisbergs – Eine arktische Sehnsucht’, published by mareverlag, Hamburg
      Nature Writing, Raynor Winn | Trilogie: ‘Der Salzpfad’, ‘Wilde Stille’, ‘Überland’, published by DuMont Reiseverlag, Ostfildern
      Category: Travel cookbooks
      For gourmets and crime thriller fans Alexander Oetker | ‘Chez Luc – Mit Commissaire Verlain durch Frankreichs kulinarischen Südwesten. Das Aquitaine-Kochbuch’, published by Verlag Hoffmann und Campe, Hamburg
      Special Cookbook Award, for riva Verlag, for the publication of six traditional cuisines:
      ‘Parwana – Eine kulinarische Reise durch Afghanistan’,
      ‘Das Tibet-Kochbuch – Traditionelle Rezepte aus dem Himalaya’,
      ‘Muskat, Zimt und Kardamom – Eine kulinarische Reise entlang der alten Gewürzroute’, ‘Mesopotamia – Aramäisch kochen’,
      ‘Das Ukraine-Kochbuch’,
      ‘Indien vegetarisch – Die kulinarischen Schätze der indischen Küche’
      Category: Atlases, globes
      World atlas, ‘KOSMOS NEUER WELTATLAS – Das Standardwerk mit aktuellen und präzisen Karten’, published by Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart
      Atlas of the Antarctic, Dr. Peter Fretwell | ‘Antarktis – Atlas eines unbekannten Kontinents’, published by Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart
      Children’s globe, ‘Columbus Kinder-Leuchtglobus Unsere Erde’, distributed by COLUMBUS Verlag, Krauchenwies
      Globe, ‘3D-Relief-Leuchtglobus Atmosphere R4 gold’, distributed by Räthgloben 1917, Markranstädt
      Category: Specialist tourism literature
      Guide and manual, Prof. Dr. Uwe Weithörner, Prof. Dr. Robert Goecke, Prof. Dr. Eberhard Kurz, Prof. Dr. Axel Schulz (publisher) | ‘Digitaler Tourismus – Informationsmanagement im Tourismus’, published by Verlag Walter De Gruyter/Studium, Berlin/Boston
      The members of the ITB Book Awards 2023 jury are:
      David Ruetz (chair), senior vice president, Messe Berlin
      Eckart Baier, journalist
      Cornelia Camen, journalist
      Prof. Dr. Roland Conrady, Hochschule Worms, Faculty of Tourism and Travel Management
      Prof. Dr. Rainer Hartmann, Hochschule Bremen, Faculty of Social Sciences, Leisure and Tourism Management
      Armin Herb, Redaktionsbüro Herb
      Rika Jean-François, CSR commissioner, ITB Berlin
      Regine Kiepert, proprietor, Schropp Land & Karte
      Martina Kraus, branch manager, RavensBuch
      Burghard Rauschelbach, geographer and tourism consultant
      Raphaela Sabel, journalist
      Gerd W. Seidemann, journalist

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      Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘Center Stage’ Music Program with Abbey Road Studios

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      Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the creation of ‘Center Stage’ – an exciting new music program that supports the talents of tomorrow, pairs emerging and established artists and provides studio time and suite time to foster musical collaboration and mentor the creative process.Over the next three years, Fairmont, with the support of Abbey Road Studios, the most famous recording studio in the world, will provide 1000 hours of studio time and 1000 hours of suite time to up-and-coming artists across the globe, while documenting their artistic journeys – from writing and recording to live performances.
      The Center Stage program will launch at the Beaufort Bar at The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, in London, on February 8th, 2023, featuring special performances by Rema and 0207 Def Jam’s rising star, Debbie. At the event, Fairmont will lift the curtain on the music writing process by sharing a documentary of its first collaboration – including the evolution of a track during a studio session, delving into the meaning behind the song, and where the artists found inspiration. The chronological docuseries will begin in The Royal Suite by Gucci at The Savoy, highlighting the way brilliance often strikes in meaningful settings. The artists are then followed to Abbey Road Studios’ Writing Rooms where they shape their creation with the help and support of their paired mentor and Abbey Road’s world class engineers and experts.
      “Fairmont is where guests experience the grandest of feelings. We are passionate about delivering authentic experiences that share the best that our destinations have to offer – and music plays a significant role in making those connections,” said Mansi Vagt, Global Vice President Fairmont Brand, Accor. “Music is highly emotive and can be a powerful way that travelers connect to their favorite memories. Through our work with Abbey Road Studios we look forward to tapping into many diverse genres of music that will resonate with our Fairmont guests and our local communities around the world.”
      Nigerian singer and rapper Rema has been making waves around the world with his gently provocative sound. Rema’s signature Afrorave style weaves African, Arabian and Indian influences for an upbeat sound that reverberates with good vibes and rave energy. Having learned to sing as a child in church, Rema got his first break in 2018 when D’Prince spotted him freestyling to “Gucci Gang” on Instagram, leading to a record deal with Jonzing World. Following his first breakout hit, “Dumebi”, Rema gained global attention when his track “Iron Man” was included on Barack & Michelle Obama’s Summer Playlist 2019. The following year, “Beamer” was selected for the FIFA 2021 soundtrack, and in 2022 he collaborated with Selena Gomez for a remix of his hit single “Calm Down”, which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 and is No.6 in the UK Official Charts.
      “Center Stage is an incredible program that Fairmont and Abbey Road Studios have put together, and I’m honored to be included as a performing artist,” said Rema. “Using their power and resources to reach out to young talented artists – not only giving them a platform to access the world with their music, but helping them along the way to shape and refine their sound, their vision, and their community. It’s very inspiring, and I love being a part of it.”ADVERTISEMENTCenter Stage is designed to not only identify new musical talent, but also offer tools and initiatives to support emerging artists during the launch and development of their careers. This includes access to Abbey Road Studios’ annual Amplify festival – designed to inspire and empower the next generation of creators featuring masterclasses, interactive sessions, workshops, Q&As and live talks with industry leaders who share their knowledge and provide insight into the music business. Fairmont and the Center Stage artists will also have access to Abbey Road’s modern tracking studios, the Gatehouse and Front Room, which were built for the next generation of music artists, working alongside Abbey Road’s world class engineers.
      “Fairmont has a long history of supporting the arts and musicians, which is why we are happy to support Center Stage and its efforts to find and develop new and exciting talent” said Jeremy Huffelmann, General Manager, Abbey Road Studios. “We believe it is so important to cast a wide net and foster emerging artists from around the world who might not otherwise have a platform – helping them to reach higher levels in their careers and providing them with opportunities to showcase their talent.”“Tapping into Abbey Road’s resources and network will enable us to create a relevant and innovative music mentorship program in many of our global destinations,” said Ralitza Iordanova, Vice President Global Brand Partnerships, Accor. “We are confident we can make a meaningful difference to the lives and careers of many up-and-coming artists that might not have otherwise been able to share their music with the world.”
      Artists will be able to apply for opportunities using Gixon. The fully automated delivery app, having recently launched in London in October 2022, aims to change the way people book and consume live music, and provides reliable opportunities and income to artists and musicians. Gixon will help curate a local roster in each location where the program is implemented, as well as providing a pool of talent for Fairmont hotel teams to enrich their entertainment offer by booking local artists to perform at their hotels.
      For generations, Fairmont suites have hosted countless music artists, icons, stars and celebrities, while providing guests with unforgettable moments of music. Some say that romance found its true heart in 1962, when Tony Bennett crooned “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” at Fairmont San Francisco for the very first time. From the Celine Dion Suite at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac; the Quincy Jones Suite at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace; to John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-In for Peace in suite 1742 at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, some of music’s most influential performers have been inspired during their stays at Fairmont.
      Artists in the Center Stage program will have access to their own ‘suite time’ at one of several extraordinary Fairmont properties around the world. Participating hotels include:
      The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Royal Plaza Suite, USAThe Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Royal Suite, UKFairmont Singapore, Signature Suite, SingaporeFairmont Peace Hotel, Nine Nation Suites, ChinaFairmont The Palm, Presidential Suite, UAEFairmont Pacific Rim, Prime Minister Suite, CanadaFairmont Royal York, The Crown Suite, CanadaFairmont The Queen Elizabeth, John Lennon & Yoko Ono Suite, CanadaFairmont San Francisco, Penthouse Suite, USAFairmont Ajman, Royal Penthouse Suite, UAEFairmont Le Montreux Palace, Presidential Suite, SwitzerlandFairmont Monte Carlo, Commodore Suite, MonacoFairmont St Andrews’ Executive Suite, ScotlandFairmont Ambassador Seoul, Signature Suite, South KoreaFairmont Century Plaza, Specialty Suites, USAFairmont Olympic Hotel, Penthouse Suite, USAFairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Signature Suite, BrazilFairmont Austin, Signature Suite, USA
      For more information on Center Stage, visit www.fairmont.com/centerstage

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      Travellers opting for a 2023 small group experience with leading safari specialist Acacia Africa, have an additional nine countries to choose from. Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Zambia now feature on the operator’s Small Group Adventure Camping and Small Group Adventure Accommodated tours, with each trip taking a maximum of 16 people. To mark the news, Acacia will be offering discounts of 15% on Small Group Adventure Camping Tours and 10% on Small Group Adventure Accommodated tours if booked before February 28. The discount will be available on all 2023 scheduled departures and is subject to availability.
      Arno Delport, Marketing Manager at Acacia Africa comments, “We have expanded and broadened our small group destinations and realised the demand for ‘TRUE’ small group travel in Africa. Priced from only £602pp for a four-day Kruger Safari, every Small Group Adventure is packed with immersive experiences from seeing the wildlife to engaging with local communities. We will continue to run these trips in our custom built vehicles – the extra space and added comfort allows clients to really stretch out on longer drives and enjoy unequalled window access throughout. All the memorable African experiences of Acacia’s Adventure Tours will remain – but without the crowd!”
      ​“2023 is poised to be an exciting year for Africa, with travellers keen to explore the continent’s classic safari destinations, including Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti. Bucket lists are also expanding, and we are seeing growing interest for more out of the way places, for example, Eswatini and Lesotho. Overall travellers are more confident about booking longer trips, and well ahead of their departure, the pent up demand for travel to Africa refueling the coffers of worthy conservation and community projects. Our desire to travel is also at an all time high with many of us willing to cut back on costs in order to enjoy our dream safari, our affordable Small Group Adventures helping to make those dreams a reality.”

      The first country in Africa to offer a ‘digital nomad’ visa, Namibia is destined to be a popular destination in 2023. According to Acacia, remote working has boosted bleisure travel, and the opportunity to take several trips in the Land of the Brave, and across neighbouring countries, over a six month period is an inviting prospect. The cinematic sense of wonder afforded to travellers journeying across Namibia is compelling. Etosha’s otherworldly salt pan, the Fish River Canyon (regarded as Africa’s very own Grand Canyon), Spitzkoppe’s dramatic bald granite peaks, Dune 45, Deadvlei, and the vast dunes of Swakopmund (one of Africa’s many adventure capitals), are breathtaking sights to behold. All of these locations feature on the 19-day Cape Town to Victoria Falls, the Small Group Adventure Camping Experience, also including wildlife viewing in Botswana’s Chobe National Park, a slow paced scenic mokoro safari on the Okavango Delta, and back in Namibia, game drives in Etosha National Park. SAVE 15% (£327pp) from £1,858pp (no single supplement) + Adventure Pass from £325pp including all highlights, transport, camping accommodation, most meals, services of a tour leader and driver. Starts Cape Town – ends Livingstone. Year-round scheduled departures. Full tour price £2,185pp.ADVERTISEMENT
      Kenya, known as the “Land of the Original Safari,” is widely regarded as Africa’s most iconic wildlife destination. While there are no guarantees, there is a good chance of seeing all five of the Big Five within its national parks, but twinning Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s neighbouring Serengeti is the ultimate combination. Proving that these bucket list countries can be visited on a budget, Acacia’s 13-day Small Group Kenya & Tanzania Accommodated Adventure combines classic Africa with stays in inexpensive, yet superior lodges and tented camps. The complete itinerary includes game drives in the Masai Mara (the thrill of the annual migration best viewed from July through September), the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, a Masai Culture village walk in Arusha, and a stay on the Spice island of Zanzibar. SAVE 10% (£211pp) from £1,904pp (no single supplement) + Adventure Pass from £1,159pp including all highlights, transport, accommodation (including comfortable lodges and tented camps, plus bush camping in the Serengeti/Ngorongoro), most meals, services of a tour leader and driver.  Starts Nairobi – ends Dar es Salaam. Year-round scheduled departures. Full tour price £2,115pp.

      All prices exclude return flight. Discount excludes Adventure Pass. All offers subject to availability. Acacia Africa’s Small Group Adventure Camping and Small Group Adventure Accommodated Tours are aimed at travellers aged 18+.  Acacia offers pre and post accommodation and a wide selection of city breaks and short stays. Acacia Africa (020 7706 4700; acacia-africa.com). ABTA No. W4093 PROTECTED.

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      Gordon Smith, who has worked within tourism for more than 26 years and for the national tourism organisation since 2005, will take up the role.  Gordon has held several senior roles at VisitScotland during this time, most recently as the Regional Director for Ayrshire and Arran, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, where he has been instrumental in the ongoing development of the Ayrshire and Arran Visitor Economy Strategy.
      In this role, Gordon will be responsible for leading on the continued responsible recovery of the tourism industry in the South of Scotland. He will lead on the delivery of the key strategic tourism priorities set out in the regional economic strategy and help to support the ambitions of the national tourism strategy, Scotland Outlook 2023, for Scotland to be a world leader in 21st century tourism.
      Rob Dickson, VisitScotland Director of Industry and Destination Development said: “I would like to congratulate Gordon Smith on this appointment to what is key role in the South of Scotland. Gordon has considerable experience in partnership and stakeholder relations, as well as extensive knowledge of all aspects of tourism during his varied career. He is very familiar with the needs of the tourism industry and is well placed to support development of the sector in the region.
      “Gordon will lead on our key strategic relationships in the South of Scotland, working with South of Scotland Enterprise, both Councils, the South of Scotland Destination Alliance and other partners to support the responsible growth of our tourism and events industry.
      “Tourism is a force for good. It creates jobs, sustains communities and contributes significantly to the economy and I am confident that Gordon will ensure this is the case in the South of Scotland.”ADVERTISEMENTGordon Smith, VisitScotland Destination Development Director for the South of Scotland said: “It has been an incredible challenging time for our tourism and events industry in recent years and our focus remains on supporting the ongoing recovery of this valuable part of our economy.
      “I look forward to taking up this role at an exciting time for the South of Scotland. The region received global recognition from its inclusion on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel Guide 2023 and as we countdown to hosting key events as part of the UCI Cycling World Championships and the opening of the coast-to-coast cycle route, we will build on the important partnerships we have in place in the South of Scotland to drive forward tourism recovery and continue to strengthen the economy of the south.”
      Gordon will work alongside VisitScotland Destination Development Directors for the Highlands and Islands and Central and North East regions, working directly with relevant enterprise agencies and regional economic partnerships to deliver the work of the National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET).
      For more information on the work of VisitScotland, visit www.visitscotland.org

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