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TRAVEL CHANNEL LAUNCHES PORTUGUESE WEBSITE

Travel Channel will launch a dedicated Portuguese website: www.travelchannel.com.pt on 1^st September.  Visitors can access information about new programmes, schedules, presenters, and enter exclusive competitions.

SVP of Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Geoff Ellis, said “The expansion is indicative of our growth and commitment to the Portuguese market.”

The launch of Travel Channel’s localised website follows the recent development of all EPG data, highlights and listings now distributed in Portuguese.

TRAVEL CHANNEL LAUNCHES ON INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

Passengers on airlines from Europe, Middle East, Asia and Latin America will now be able to enjoy a range of programming from Travel Channel.  The programmes are available on selected international airlines as part of their on-board In Flight Entertainment (IFE) offer. The programmes discover the culture, traditions and cuisine of a range of destinations, with languages versions showing in English, Russian and Portuguese.

A total of 551 aircraft will be crossing the globe with favourites including Journey into Wine and Flavours of Chile on the viewing menu this spring and summer.

Airlines comprise Chile’s LAN airlines, Tam airlines Brazil, Oman Air, Kazakhstan’s Air Astana, TAP Portugal, Iberia airlines and Thai Airways; with more major carriers currently in negotiation.

Travel Channel’s New Business Director, Gerry Ritchie, said “We welcome the opportunity to showcase these stunning and diverse destinations with Travel Channel’s quality programming.”

TRAVEL CHANNEL LAUNCHES SLOVENIAN WEBSITE

(London, 26^th April 2010) Travel Channel announces the launch of its Slovenian website www.travelchanneltv.si. Visitors can access information about programmes, presenters and TV schedules.

Travel Channel International is Europe’s leading travel broadcaster.  Launched in 1994, Travel Channel broadcasts to 117 countries in 19 languages across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Informative, entertaining and inspirational, Travel Channel presents the full panorama of travel experiences- from exclusive luxury getaways to adventure challenges, with a sole focus on travel content. The channel’s core programming includes Essential, Inside Luxury Travel, Julian and Camilla’s World Odyssey and Top Travel.

TRAVEL CHANNEL TO LAUNCH ON DEUTSCHE TELEKOM’S IPTV SERVICE

(London, 9^th April 2010) Travel Channel announces its launch on Germany’s Deutsche Telekom’s IPTV service ‘Entertain’ from 15^th April.

Travel Channel will be available in the Entertain Premium package ‘Big TV’ and in the documentary package ‘Doku’. Travel Channel will also launch on Entertain’s VoD service in Quarter Two of the year.  All Travel Channel programmes on the VoD service will be in HD.

Travel Channel International is Europe’s leading travel broadcaster.  Launched in 1994, Travel Channel broadcasts to 117 countries in 19 languages across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Informative, entertaining and inspirational, Travel Channel presents the full panorama of travel experiences- from exclusive luxury getaways to adventure challenges, with a sole focus on travel content. The channel’s core programming includes Essential, Inside Luxury Travel, Julian and Camilla’s World Odyssey and Top Travel.

Travel Channel broadcasts 100% in German and comprises local productions including the monthly magazine programme ‘Reise 2010’ hosted by Kristiane Backer, and ‘World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides- Germany’.

TRAVEL CHANNEL LAUNCHES ON TM NET MALAYSIA

Travel Channel announces its launch on Malaysia’s TM Net from 29^th March.

Travel Channel International is Europe’s leading travel broadcaster.  Launched in 1994, Travel Channel broadcasts to 117 countries in 19 languages across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. 

Informative, entertaining and inspirational, Travel Channel presents the full panorama of travel experiences- from exclusive luxury getaways to adventure challenges, with a sole focus on travel content. The channel’s core programming includes Essential, Inside Luxury Travel, Julian and Camilla’s World Odyssey and Travel Today.

The launch on TM Net’s UNIFI IPTV service in Malaysia follows Travel Channel’s recent launch announcement on Sky New Zealand from 1^st May.

Comprising practical destination guides, inspirational documentaries, adventure challenges and the latest information on the world of travel, over 90% of Travel Channel’s programming is exclusive. Each month Travel Channel will bring three never-seen-before premieres to Malaysian screens.