| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 21/08/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 5 |
| Copyright: Other |
in brief
n orient-express hotels flotationOrient-Express Hotels, which operates the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and owns 26 deluxe hotels worldwide, has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company was previously spun off from parent company Sea Containers.
n london luton hits record passenger high
London Luton Airport handled a record 629,631 passengers in July, a 17% increase on the same month last year. Some 72% of passengers were on scheduled flights, with the remaining 28% on charters.
n PATA-uk sets date for London showcase
Pacific Asia Travel Association UK is holding its annual London Showcase at theInter-Continental Hotel in London on September 18 from 4pm-9pm. The event gives travel agents the chance to meet airlines, tour operators and ground suppliers from all over the Pacific-Asia region.