n advanced sales boosts thailand figures
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has reported a 24% rise in UK visitors to 37,000 in January. Marketing manager Chris Lee said the rise was due to the significant number of advanced bookings to Thailand made in 1998.
n Indian ocean commission opens london office
Indian Ocean island destinations have teamed up to opena joint office in London. The Indian Ocean Commissionrepresents Madagascar, Mauritius, the Comores, Reunion and the Seychelles. It can be contacted on 0181-876 2407.
n mottershead centre stage for CTO
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation is to hold its next annual conference from September 23-25 1999 at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.Airtours managing director Chris Mottershead will deliver the keynote address.
n PITTSBURGH centre gets $276m upgrade
Pittsburgh’s convention centre is to get a $267m upgrade. The 18-year-old building will feature a ballroom, twoexhibition halls, 49 meeting rooms and two lecture halls when the changes are complete in 2002. A 650-room hotel has also been incorporated into the design.