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ABTA chairman John McEwan was honoured to receive the Benidorm and Costa Blanca Hotel Association?s [HOSBEC] Golden Decoration in recognition for the role ABTA has played in the tourist development of Benidorm and Costa Blanca at a ceremony in Benidorm on February 1.

Carnival Corporation has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a 130,000-ton cruise ship for its cruise brand, scheduled to enter service in spring 2012.

Olympic Holidays has expanded its Turkey programme for summer 2010, adding the new resorts of Bodrum, Dalaman and Antalya, more hotels and boosting access with flights from more UK regional airports.

Viking River Cruises has launched an online preview edition of its 2011 programme, featuring popular cruises including the Rhine, Danube, Elbe, French Rivers and in Russia, the Waterways of the Tsars.

Air New Zealand is introducing Kiwi-designed lie-flat Economy and Premium Economy seats, together with enhanced comforts for Business Premier travel.

Collette Worldwide Holidays has introduced a new 28-day itinerary, The Best of Australia and New Zealand in its 2010 brochure.

Monarch is adding an extra 4,000 seats to the Algarve this Easter to meet demand.

Shearings is offering agents the chance to take part in a joint campaign to help them tap into the recent surge of bookings for Irish tours.