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New Client Win: TIPTO

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New Client Win: Spanish Tourist Board

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European Hospitality Directions

2009 was one of the toughest years yet for the hotels sector with a RevPAR decline of almost 10%, but green shoots are emerging. The latest UK hotels forecast 2010-2011: On the comeback trail predicts growth of over 3% this year and nearly 5% in 2011, with London storming ahead of the Provinces. Follow the link below for the full report.

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Lotus Network News March 2010

The first quarter of 2010 has offered a confused outlook for travel across Europe. Currency fluctuations, shortfalls in capacity, economic and political unrest have all added to the uncertainty.

As a team, all agencies within the Lotus Network have continued to offer clients effective communication campaigns making sure that every Euro/Dollar/Pound yields return on investment. As a consequence our Network has shown significant client growth in the first quarter of the year. Here are some of the highlights...

Adam, Italy - 3 client wins within 3 months

The Cuba Tourist Board appointed Italy as their media agency. Lotus Network is proud to represent the tourist board in two markets.

Adam is now promoting the region of Tuscany to the domestic market. The region is keen to promote their wine tourism as well as the increasing popularity of the area for weddings & honeymoons.

Italy has signed a representation contract with The Fairmont Royal Pavillon in Barbados, which is part of the most prestigious Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

TMC World, Benelux - wins the tender for the Indonesia Tourist Board

Lotus Network Benelux won the tender for the destination of Indonesia and is now proudly representing the tourist board in the Netherlands.

Sawadee, the adventure tour operator and part of the TUI group, has extended their business with TMC adding PR to the brief. Since 2008 TMC has successfully managed Sawadee’s brand and advertising.

The Spanish region of Navarra has renewed its contract with the Lotus Benelux office as has Valencia, city of the ‘America’s Cup’ in 2007.

Lotus UK - launched Ibiza’s strategy with glamorous event

The UK agency hosted a media and trade event for Ibiza to launch the 2010 tourism strategy. The centrally located Haymarket hotel was the perfect venue for this chic event which was attended by 90 important voices of the travel industry. In order to view images, please click here »

Dubai Airport Freezone has appointed the Lotus Network for the organization and management of multiple networking events across various cities in Europe. The events are to take place between spring and autumn this year.

The city of Kazan, which is located at the Volga river, contracted Lotus UK as their representation agency. Kazan is opening up more and more to foreign tourists and offers a unique mix of Russian and oriental charms.