Resorts et le Preferred Hotel Group

Kuoni reprend le voyagiste de
luxe Carrier Ltd. en GrandeBretagne
Le groupe Kuoni poursuit sa stratégie de
croissance. L’entreprise reprend, au 1er octobre 2008, 100
pour cent de Carrier Ltd. et de son unité de vente (bureaux de
voyages) Carrier International Ltd. avec siège à Cheshire. Le
voyagiste britannique est l’un des prestataires leaders dans
le secteur du luxe en Grande-Bretagne. Avec cette acquisition,
le groupe Kuoni continue à renforcer sa position dans le
segment haut de gamme.
Carrier Ltd. a été fondé en 1980 à Cheshire. L’entreprise
possède par ailleurs sa propre unité de vente (bureaux de
voyages), Carrier International Ltd. également à Cheshire. Un
chiffre d’affaires de CHF 72 millions est attendu pour
l’exercice 2007/08 qui s’est achevé le 30 septembre 2008. Les
84 collaborateurs continueront tous à être employés. L’équipe
de direction actuelle continuera à l’avenir à être responsable
du développement positif de l’entreprise. Il a été convenu de
ne pas dévoiler le montant de la transaction. Au sein du
groupe Kuoni, Carrier sera rattaché à Kuoni UK et intégré à la
Division opérationnelle stratégique Style. Le nom de la marque
Carrier est conservé.
Carrier Ltd. est un spécialiste des voyages de luxe qui offre
dans le monde entier des voyages individuels et axés sur les
services. Ses principales destinations se trouvent aux
Caraïbes, dans l’océan Indien et en Europe. Ses points forts
sont notamment les vacances balnéaires classiques, les
safaris, les vacances de ski et les circuits guidés dans le
marché des voyages de luxe. « Carrier constitue un grand
enrichissement pour le groupe Kuoni et pour nos activités sur
le marché britannique. De nombreuses possibilités de synergies
seront créées avec nos marques de luxe CV et Kirker. Nous
voyons aussi un très bon potentiel de collaboration en matière
de marketing pour la clientèle de Kuoni dans le segment
supérieur et la clientèle de base haut de gamme de Carrier »,
souligne Reto Wilhelm, directeur de la Division opérationnelle
stratégique Style.
Avec cette acquisition, le groupe Kuoni poursuit de façon
conséquente sa stratégie de croissance dans le segment de
luxe. « Sur le marché britannique très concurrentiel, c’est un
pas particulièrement important pour Kuoni. Nous renforçons
ainsi notre position de leader dans le segment haut de gamme
», note Max E. Katz, CFO et porte-parole de la direction du
groupe Kuoni.
Cruise Entertainment – Too
Much, Too Little or Just
Right?
London – September 29, 2008 – At one time a cruise holiday
might have included a piano bar, some form of evening cabaret
show and the optional games on deck. Today the choice of
onboard entertainment rivals, if not exceeds that of Las
Vegas. However, is it what holidaymakers want? The online
cruise news and reviews site, CruiseCritic.co.uk
(www.cruisecritic.co.uk), has just conducted a survey of more
than 2400 travellers from around the world to find out the
answer to this and other questions about fun onboard.
Entertainment is Key for Brits
While
there
ships
think
76 percent of respondents from all nations said that
is the right amount of entertainment on board cruise
today, a significant 17 percent of British travellers
there is too much.
Seventy percent of all travellers said that they would be
selective about the cruise entertainment they experience.
Sixteen percent of British travellers said that they would
want to avoid most onboard entertainment.
More Brits (54 percent) than any other nationality taking part
in the survey said that the nature and amount of entertainment
onboard would be key criteria in selecting a particular cruise
holiday over another.
Party Pooper Poms
Brits may want to be entertained, but many don’t want to joinin. When asked whether they prefer to take part in group or
individual activities, 27 percent of British travellers said
they would not want to participate in any cruise activities!
No More Fancy Dress
When asked what type of cruise ship nightlife entertainment
appeals most, a comedian got the most votes (56 percent),
followed by a Broadway style show or musical (54 percent), and
then a band (52 percent). Least popular among the activities
listed was that one time cruise staple – the fancy dress ball.
A lot of the nighttime entertainment is often included in the
price of a cruise but when asked if they would be willing to
pay extra for their entertainment, 26 percent of respondents
said they would be okay with shelling out extra to see a
Broadway-style show or musical.
Splashing About
According to the survey results, the most popular daytime
cruise activities are water-based (59 percent), followed by a
spa treatments (56 percent) and then skill classes, such as
painting, pottery and cooking (46 percent). Playing in the
pool was selected as the activity children would like best (77
percent) followed by treasure/scavenger hunts (70 percent) and
video games/arcade (61 percent).
Pool Deck Activities Get the Thumbs Down
When it comes to action on and around the pool deck, it seems
that most cruise travellers want to be left alone. The
majority – 35 percent of all travellers and 47 percent of
British – said they would prefer no pool deck entertainment or
activities. Only 13 percent said that cruise-directed games
and contests on the pool deck appeal.
Too Much of a Good Thing
Said CruiseCritic.co.uk Editor in Chief Carolyn Spencer Brown,
“The cruise companies put a lot of money and effort into
providing entertainment for their passengers and it is
interesting to note how important this has become as a
selection criteria, especially among the Brits. Clearly
however, there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach and
entertainment directors need to take account of national
tastes and preferences as well as age, family situation and so
forth.”
Top 5 Nightlife Cruise Entertainment Options (according to
survey)
Comedian
Broadway-style show/musical
Band(s) (rock, big band, jazz, etc.)
Cinema
Variety show
Top 5 Cruise Daytime Activities (according to survey)
Water/pool
Spa
Skill classes
Educational lecture
Physical exercise
Top 5 Children’s Cruise Activities (according to survey)
Pool
Treasure hunt
Video games/arcade
Theme day (circus, pirate etc.)
Arts and crafts
Traffic Slowdown Continues –
Asia Leads August decline
Hanoi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA)
released international traffic data for August that confirmed
a continuing downturn.
International passenger demand growth slowed to 1.3%,
following disappointing growth of 1.9% in July. Passenger load
factors fell to 79.2% a sharp drop-off from the 81% recorded
during the same period last year as capacity growth outpaced
demand.
International freight traffic saw its third consecutive month
of contraction with a 2.7% decline following drops of 1.9% in
July and 0.8% in June.
“Passenger traffic grew by 5.4% in the first half of the year.
That slowed to 1.9% in July and 1.3% in August. The contrast
between the first half of the year and the last two months is
stark,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and
CEO. “The slowdown has been so sudden that airlines can’t
adjust capacity quickly enough. While the drop in the oil
price is welcome relief on the cost side, fuel remains 30%
higher than a year ago. And with traffic growth continuing to
decline, the industry is still heading for a US$5.2 billion
loss this year.”
Air freight has declined for the past three months, led by
Asia Pacific carriers that posted a 6.5% decline in July and a
6.8% decline in August. “Airlines carry 35% by value of the
goods traded internationally. The three-month decline – led by
weakness in Asia-Pacific markets – is a clear indication that
global trade is slowing down. This shows that the impact of
the financial crisis is broad geographically and will worsen
before it gets better,” said Bisignani.
Passenger
* Asia Pacific carriers reported a 3.1% contraction, following
a 0.5% decline in July. Economic distortions surrounding the
Olympics in China and a weakening Japanese economic outlook
contributed to the decline. While some recovery in this weak
performance is expected in coming months, clearly the region’s
economies are feeling the impact of the turmoil in the
financial markets.
* Middle Eastern carriers saw traffic growth drop to 4.3%
following 5.3% in July and well below the 10.6% growth
recorded during the first 6 months of the year.
* In contrast, international passenger traffic carried by
North American airlines accelerated from 4.2% growth in July
to 5.2% in August, in Latin America from 8.1% to 11.9% and in
Europe from 1.3% to 1.6%.
* August is usually the second strongest month of the year,
but the 79.2% load factor achieved was 1.8% points lower than
last year although scheduled capacity is planned to slow very
sharply to the point where it barely grows by the end of the
year.
Cargo
* The 6.8% decline in international freight shipped by
carriers in the Asia Pacific region had the greatest impact as
they comprise 45% of the global air cargo markets.
* The other big market players also showed weakness. European
carriers experienced a 0.9% decline, while US carriers
reported weak growth of 0.8%.
* Sharp declines in freight traffic in Latin America (-13.2%)
reflect restructuring in Brazil with cuts in capacity.
“The industry crisis is deepening and no region is immune.
Urgent measures are needed. From taxation to charges and
operational efficiencies, all areas impacting the business
must be examined for ways to reduce costs and drive
efficiencies. It’s a matter of survival,” said Bisignani.
Bisignani noted significant progress in Brazil where a
Presidential approval for the removal of a fuel tax for
international flights was published on 26 September. “After a
two-year campaign, this is great news and the US$411 million
savings over the next four years could not be better timed.
The challenge is for other governments to follow Brazil’s
example, conform with global standards and free the industry
of crazy taxation. This is particularly true of India. Its
carriers will post the largest losses outside of the US –
US$1.5 billion this year – and they are being crippled by
enormous taxation on fuel, particularly in domestic markets,”
said Bisignani.
The Arab World
Tourism Exchange
Travel
&
The Arab World Travel and
Tourism Exchange (AWTTE 2008) is a regional travel tradeshow
that will take place at BIEL Center in Beirut on October
16-19, 2008. It showcases the latest travel products in
Lebanon and the Middle East. AWTTE is a unique experience
offering networking channels between exhibitors and buyers in
a friendly and social environment.
AWTTE is organized by the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism and AlIktissad Wal-Aamal Group in cooperation with Middle East
Airlines.
The opportunity that AWTTE presents to the Arab tourism
industry is to act as a hub of lively discussions and business
ventures for trade professionals, allowing participants to
gain insight into the latest industry trends and network with
government officials on subjects that matter most to this
vital sector.
web : http://www.awtte.com
Een nacht in Casal Fornaro:
Brood en spelen op Malta
Amsterdam, 1 oktober 2008 – Op 11 oktober
gaat voor de tweede keer een uniek evenement van start in
Qormi, de oude ridderstad vlak bij Malta’s hoofdstad Valletta.
Straten en pleinen zijn dan teruggebracht naar het aanzien van
honderden jaren geleden. Traditionele decoraties vormen het
decor voor eeuwenoude taferelen in de vorm van vermaak en
ambachten. Qormi, destijds Casal Fornaro geheten, is weer één
nacht de belangrijkste bakkersstad in de 17e eeuw.
Terug naar de gouden tijden
Wie op 11 oktober door de straten van Qormi slentert, ervaart
aan den lijve hoe de Maltezer voorouders leefden in de 17e en
18e eeuw. In deze periode bracht de ridderorde van Sint John
van Jeruzalem een ongekende welvaart naar de archipel. Qormi
werd de thuisbasis van de eerste bakkers op Malta. Zij
voorzagen vrijwel heel Malta van brood. Het spectaculaire
event, Een nacht in Casal Fornaro, staat dan ook in het teken
van brood en spelen. Bezoekers zien hoe traditioneel Maltezer
brood gemaakt wordt en welke eeuwenoude ambachten er nog
steeds op het eiland leven. Dramavoorstellingen, folklore
dansen, culturele shows en traditionele liederen worden overal
in de stad opgevoerd. Kosten noch moeite zijn gespaard om alle
aanwezigen een culturele, educatieve, unieke en bovenal
onvergetelijke avond te bezorgen.
De Maltezer archipel
De Maltezer archipel bestaat uit drie eilanden: Malta, Gozo en
Comino. De talen zijn Maltees en Engels. De eilanden liggen
strategisch in het hart van de Mediterranee: 93 km ten zuiden
van Sicilië en 288 km ten noorden van Afrika. Ruim
zevenduizend jaar geschiedenis heeft geresulteerd in een
fascinerende cultuur van eclectische tradities en gebruiken.
Malta wordt ook wel één groot openluchtmuseum genoemd. Langs
de romantische straatjes in de steden en dorpen staan talloze
kathedralen en paleizen. Op het platteland tref je ‘s werelds
oudste ruïnes. Tel daarbij op het zonovergoten klimaat, de
gastvrije bevolking en een bruisend nachtleven en het wordt
duidelijk waarom Malta de belangrijkste culturele bestemming
van Europa is.
The Mayfair Hotel & Spa
Reemerges as Coconut Grove
Hotspot
COCONUT GROVE, Fla., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ —
Blending New York influences with the tropical vibe of Miami,
the iconic Mayfair Hotel & Spa — poised in hip Coconut Grove —
unveils a new layer of haute with the Oct. 2 opening of
rooftop Cabana One Pool Club & Lounge and late October opening
of famed New York steakhouse Angelo & Maxie’s. Gaudi-inspired
design and an unpretentious ambience define this eclectic
enclave, complete with an orchid-filled, open-air atrium and
Japanese soaking tubs on private bougainvillea-covered
terraces.
Situated on the rooftop of the legendary Mayfair Hotel & Spa,
Cabana One Pool Club & Lounge is the vision of New York public
relations guru Ron Berkowitz and New York restaurateur Josh
Lebowitz. Enticing guests with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay
partnered with Gaudi-inspired design and an unpretentious
ambience, Cabana One is a chic, tropical escape from the
hustle and bustle of South Beach. Among the 7,000 square feet
of space, a floating cabana roof and planks of teakwood
comprise the bar area while a serpentine bench built into the
parapet winds around a fire feature and billowing white
curtains enclose eight private cabanas with L-shaped sofas,
flat screen TVs and private safes. Cabana One is also the only
club to offer Nintendo Wii centers coupled with high end
bottle service.
The famed New York steak house Angelo & Maxie’s opens its
second location at the Mayfair, replacing the current Ginger
Grove restaurant. Angelo & Maxie’s is known for its friendly
atmosphere, perfectly seasoned steaks and American abundance
at moderate prices. Reminiscent of an old Cuban sugar mill,
the restaurant features vintage stones, extensive millwork and
La Cantina doors that open up into the open-air atrium.
Additional updates at the Mayfair include lobby renovations. A
floating island reception desk located in a private enclave of
the lobby welcomes guests to Mayfair, while minimal lounge
furniture opens up the lobby, creating an overall inviting
space. To coincide with the design of Angelo & Maxie’s, the
extended lobby bar conveys the same mill and stonework,
recreating the sugar mill decor.
The Obadon Hotel Group, owned by real estate moguls, the
Schlesinger family, and based in Palm Beach, recently acquired
Mayfair Hotel & Spa. In less than two years, Obadon has added
four of the hottest South Florida properties to its portfolio,
including The Brazilian Court Hotel and The Omphoy Beach
Resort in Palm Beach and Mayfair Hotel & Spa and Traymore
Hotel in Miami.
With a single entry door set in an arched panel of richly
carved Honduran mahogany, Mayfair Hotel & Spa is an eclectic
Art Deco/Nouveau enclave with 179 suites, featuring Japanese
soaking tubs and chaise lounges on private alcoves. A fully
sustainable Jurlique Spa provides a holistic approach to
rejuvenation and relaxation.
For more information on renovations, call The Mayfair Hotel &
Spa at (800) 433-4555, (305) 441-0000 or visit
www.mayfairhotelandspa.com .
SeaFrance Molière, nouveau
ferry sur Calais Douvres
Le SeaFrance Molière, seul navire de plus de 200 m sur la
Manche, a accueilli ses premiers clients touristes, le 1er
octobre 2008.
Depuis le 19 août, le SeaFrance Molière était exploité comme
fréteur à trois voyages jour, puis à cinq voyages après
l’incendie dans le tunnel sous la Manche.
Avec une capacité de 110 camions ou 480 voitures et 1 200
passagers, le SeaFrance Molière peut désormais accueillir la
clientèle tourisme dans ses deux ponts garages et ses 2 500 m²
d’espaces passagers : Boutique, Pub, Brasserie, Relais, Bar
Latitudes, bureau de change.
Le SeaFrance Molière renforce l’offre tourisme constituée du
SeaFrance Rodin mis en service en novembre 2001 et du
SeaFrance Berlioz entré en flotte en avril 2005.
Ces trois ferries assurent quinze départs quotidiens de Calais
et de Douvres.
Le SeaFrance Molière en ferry remplace le SeaFrance Cézanne
qui devient fréteur comme le SeaFrance Nord-Pas de Calais et
le SeaFrance Renoir.
Les réservations se font sur seafrance.com ou au 0825 826 000.
Southwest Airlines Introduces
Priority Security Lanes at
Select Airports
Southwest Airlines Offers Business Select and A-List Customers
the Chance to ‘Fly By’ Security
DALLAS, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Southwest Airlines
will soon introduce priority security lane access for its
Business Select and Rapid Reward A-List Customers at select
airports. Later this month, the airline will implement the
lanes branded “Fly By” at the following locations:
Baltimore/Washington International, Dallas Love Field, Phoenix
Sky Harbor International, Orange County John Wayne, Denver
International, San Francisco International, and Los Angeles
International. Southwest plans to add additional airports to
the Fly By rollout starting in November 2008, continuing to
implement the priority security lane program throughout its
system on an airport by airport basis.
Please visit
http://www.blogsouthwest.com/ for additional Fly By
information or to leave a comment.
“We believe that our Customers will appreciate the added
benefit priority security lanes will provide,” said Kevin
Krone Vice President Marketing, Sales and Distribution.
“Expediting passengers through security is just one example of
how Southwest is enhancing the Customer experience by offering
added convenience for seasoned travelers.”
Southwest Customers can take advantage of Southwest’s Fly By
Security Lanes by presenting an A-List identification card or
by presenting a Business Select boarding pass. Southwest’s
Business Select fare provides the same flexibility as our
current Refundable Fares, and comes with other added perks,
including priority boarding, bonus Rapid Rewards credit, and
one complimentary adult beverage (for Customers of legal
drinking age).
Business Select Fares are refundable and
changeable. A-List status applies to Rapid Rewards Members who
fly 16 qualifying roundtrips in 12 months. Rapid Reward A-List
Customers also receive priority boarding privileges and
automatic checkin.
After almost 37 years of service, Southwest Airlines continues
to differentiate itself from other airlines — offering low
fares and a reliable product with impeccable Customer Service.
Southwest Airlines is the most efficient airline in the sky
and offers Customers a pleasant traveling experience.
Southwest recently updated its gate areas and improved its
boarding procedure to make flying Southwest productive and
convenient. Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV), the nation’s
largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers boarded,
currently serves 64 cities in 32 states. Based in Dallas,
Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and
has more than 33,000 Employees systemwide.
http://www.southwest.com/
Nouveau plan
Eurostar
de
transport
Les billets sont disponibles à la vente
* Jusqu’à 9 fréquences par jour entre Bruxelles et Londres
* Jusqu’à 10 fréquences par jour entre Lille et Londres
* Jusqu’à 16 fréquences par jour entre Paris et Londres
* Des temps de parcours plus longs de 20 minutes en moyenne
* Un taux de ponctualité de 93% pour les deux premières
semaines ayant suivies l’incident dans le tunnel sous la
Manche
Eurostar, le train à grande vitesse qui relie la Belgique et
la France à la Grande-Bretagne, annonce aujourd’hui (1er
octobre) la mise en vente de billets pour son nouveau plan de
transport. Ce dernier a été adapté afin de faire la meilleure
utilisation possible de la capacité de service du tunnel.
Désormais, 9 trains circulent quotidiennement en semaine entre
Bruxelles et Londres et 16 trains circulent par jour entre
Paris et Londres contre respectivement 10 et 17 fréquences en
semaine avant l’incident du 11 septembre. La fréquence entre
Lille et Londres est de 10 trains par jour en semaine. Les
billets pour ce nouveau plan de transport sous en vente sur
l’ensemble des canaux de distribution.
Ce nouveau plan de transport représente 93% du trafic
habituel. Eurostar estime que ce plan de transport restera en
place pendant quelques mois jusqu’à ce qu’Eurotunnel, le
gestionnaire du tunnel sous la Manche, puisse redonner accès à
l’ensemble du tunnel.
Les temps de parcours sont plus longs de 20 minutes en
moyenne, conséquence de l’utilisation d’un seul des tunnels
sur une partie du trajet sous la Manche.
Eurostar continue d’utiliser les mesures d’enregistrement
temporaires mises en place depuis l’incident dans le tunnel.
Eurostar recommande à l’ensemble de ses voyageurs d’effectuer
leur enregistrement le plus tôt possible et ce afin de
s’assurer qu’ils puissent voyager sur le premier train
disponible.
Au cours des deux semaines qui ont suivi l’incident dans le
tunnel, Eurostar a réalisé un taux de ponctualité de 93%.
Informations
et
réservations
:
sur
eurostar.com
<http://www.eurostar.com> , par téléphone au 02 528 28 28,
dans les gares SNCB avec vente des billets internationaux et
dans les agences de voyages agréées.
Nieuwe erfgoedwandelroute in
Veurne
In Veurne werd zopas een nieuwe erfgoedwandelroute geopend.
Het is ondertussen de 15de provinciale erfgoedwandelroute.
Erfgoedwandelroutes zijn stads- of dorpswandelroutes met
cultuurhistorisch erfgoed als centraal thema. Ze hebben een
gemiddelde lengte van 3 km. De route in Veurne vertrekt aan de
toeristische dienst op de Grote Markt.
De provinciale erfgoedwandelroute ‘Veurne, stad van monumenten
en boete’, is 3,5 km lang en vertrekt aan de toeristische
dienst op de Grote Markt. De route verkent niet alleen het
stadscentrum maar loopt ook even via de groene stadsrand en
het
kanaal
Duinkerke
–
Nieuwpoort.
Met
deze
erfgoedwandelroute kan de toerist nu, kennismaken met zowel de
bekende als de minder bekende facetten van de stad. De route
werd bewegwijzerd met grijze klinknagels die in het wegdek
werden bevestigd.
Boetelingen
In de routebrochure zijn 3 thema’s uitgewerkt die telkens meer
achtergrondinformatie
geven
over
een
opmerkelijke
bezienswaardigheid of geschiedkundig feit in de stad.
Een
eerste thema handelt over het stad- en landshuis. Het gebouw
deed eind 16de eeuw dienst als vergaderplaats van het
kasselrijbestuur.
Het is slechts één van de honderden
historische gebouwen die zic langs de route bevinden.
De
keuze van de ondertitel ‘stad van monumenten en boete’ is dan
ook niet lukraak gekozen. Het tweede thema gaat dieper in op
de historische boeteprocessie die als sinds 1644 elk jaar door
de stad trekt. Naast de gekende boetelingen, in bruine pij en
met houten kruis op de schouder, is er in de processie ook
ruimte voor bijbelse taferelen. In het derde thema wordt de
gotische Sint-Walburgakerk besproken. De imposante kerk siert
het stadsbeeld en geeft uit op het stadspark en de
archeologische motte.
De route wijst de wandelaar eveneens ook op enkele bijzondere,
maar vaak minder bekende, bouwwerken. Zoals bv. de voormalige
herberg ‘de Drie Coninghen’, gebouwd in 1570 en één van de
oudste huizen in de binnenstad. Maar ook de route langs het
kanaal dompelt de wandelaar onder in de geschiedenis. Het
kanaal volgt nog steeds het tracé van de 17de eeuwse
versterkingswerken.
15 erfgoedwandelroutes in West-Vlaanderen
De realisatie van de 15de erfgoedwandelroute in Veurne is
meteen ook de tweede erfgoedroute in de Westhoek, naast die
van Poperinge.
Aan de kust zijn er in totaal tien
erfgoedwandelroutes, één in elke badplaats.
nog routes in Damme, Roeselare, Kortrijk.
erfgoedwandelroutes wordt
uitgebreid met 7 routes.
de
komende
Verder zijn er
Het aanbod aan
jaren
nog
verder
Partners
De wandelroute is een initiatief van Westtoer apb en de dienst
cultuur van de Provincie West-Vlaanderen. De realisatie ervan
was mogelijk dankzij de steun van de stad Veurne. De Provincie
West-Vlaanderen en het autonoom provinciebedrijf voor toerisme
en recreatie, Westtoer, stonden in voor de coördinatie van de
hele erfgoedwandelroute.
Praktisch
Van de wandelroute wordt een routebeschrijving met kaart
uitgegeven. Deze kost € 1,50 en is onder andere beschikbaar op
de volgende plaatsen:
Westtoer,
T
050
30
<mailto:[email protected]>
55
Provinciaal Informatiecentrum
[email protected]
00,
[email protected]
Tolhuis,
T
* Infocentrum/ Toerisme Roeselare, T 051
[email protected]
0800
20
021,
26 96 00,