MyDestinationInfo.com has won a fiercely contested competition, run by UK Trade & Investment, for the ‘London Young Exporter of 2010’ for companies run by entrepreneurs under 30.

The travel franchise states: “We expect this award to create a lot buzz for MyDestinationInfo.com and it’s a fantastic validation of all the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm demonstrated by everyone involved.”

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Here’s a round-up of the latest news of touch-screen kiosk franchise Ask Ami.

No let up in Cypriot expansion

AMI Cyprus is due to open its eighth kiosk on the island, this time at the town hall municipality. Having witnessed the success of existing hotel sites, the mayor asked the Cyprus franchisee Lefteris if he can open one at the town hall.

Dubai launch imminent

AMI Dubai launches in October 2009 with terminals in three prestigious new hotels and a further five planned for 2010. AMI welcomes franchisees Tauphiq and Afzal to the fold, and believes the wealthy emirate represents a lucrative opportunity.

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Ask AMI has announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates.

The technology franchise, which installs touch-screen terminals with local-area information in hotel lobbies, is introducing its latest state-of-the-art kiosks in three of Dubai's top hotels.

These kiosks will provide information on hotels and all the attractions Dubai has to offer, such as shops, restaurants, tours, car hire etc.

Ask AMI (short for Advanced Media Information) has previously launched successfully in Portugal and Cyprus and also plans to expand into Spain, Greece and Nigeria.

The rebranding of a Freedom Travel Group has been backed strongly by its membership.

The travel franchise had canvassed the opinions of its network of franchisees and suppliers over the rebranding.

In a comprehensive survey of members’ thoughts on the proposed changes, 84% agreed that the new brand would stand out strongly against the competition, 76% thought it was modern, and 86% saw it as a considerable improvement on the previous branding.

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