n bembridge coast hotel wins tourism award
Warner Holidays Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of Wight has won the Southern Tourist Board’s Training for Tourism Award within the England for Excellence Awards. The hotel’s general manager Mark Flinton was presented with the award at a ceremony at the property.
n visit florida axes cost of information pack
Visit Florida has axed the £2.50 postage and packing charge levied on its consumer information pack, and is now supplying it free in the UK. It includes a 1999 Visit Florida Holiday Guide, regional guides and maps. To obtain the pack, call 01737 644882.
n hong kong to host annual pata conference
The Pacific Asia Travel Association will hold its annual conference in Hong Kong between April 30 and May 4 2000. The fee is $700 per chapter member plus an additional $385 for a partner. Delegates who register before February 5 save $75. There is a further 10% discount for those who book with Mastercard, which is a PATA sponsor.