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Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Sunday, 28 July 2013
Singapore Airlines significantly boosts Indonesia services
With increased demand for both business and leisure travel in Indonesia, Singapore Airlines will add a daily flight to Surabaya.Continue Reading...
Qatar Airways Witnesses Rapid Growth In Just 16 Years Of Operations
In a period spanning 16 years, Qatar Airways has achieved many milestones witnessing rapid growth. Qatar Airways has so far launched six destinations this year – Gassim (Saudi Arabia), Najaf (Iraq), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Chicago (USA), Salalah (Oman) and Basra (Iraq).Continue Reading...
Copacabana Beach packed with pilgrims for World Youth Day
Brazil tourism is shining with World Youth Day as up to three million people have packed Copacabana Beach to hear Pope Francis address their all-night vigil today. Continue Reading...
Air Arabia To Add Ninth Route To Saudi Arabia Next Month
Air Arabia, UAE-based low cost carrier, has announced plans to add a new route to Saudi Arabia next month. This would be its ninth route to Saudi Arabia.Continue Reading...
Abu Dhabi Hotel Industry Registers 12 Percent Rise In First Half Of 2013
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Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou Presents Two Packages for 72-Hour Visa-Free Travellers
Beginning 1 August 2013, Guangzhou will officially become the third city in China to offer foreign travellers 72-hour transit visits without a visa. Continue Reading...
Nordwind airlines charter flight makes emergency landing in Surgut, Russia
Nordwind airlines charter flight was forced to make an emergency landing when flap problem indication was received on July 27.Continue Reading....
Global strike halts Canadian visa process in UAE
Strike by a Canadian union representing 1,350 foreign affairs officials in trade, diplomatic relations and immigration services has been calling for higher wages has escalated affecting the number of visas issued. Continue Reading...
Emergency Declared As Massive Floods Inundate North Carolina
Massive storms have wreaked havoc across North Carolina causing power outages and flash floods that swamped homes and washed out roads and bridges.Continue Reading...
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong #MOsaicHK Photo Competition
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has been sharing our meMOries of the hotel with our FANs through our social media platforms. Continue Reading...
Manila Hotel Lauded By Conde Nast Traveler, TripAdvisor
On its 101st year, the Manila Hotel is proud to announce two of its most recent achievements from luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler and respected online travel resource TripAdvisor.
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Emirates to begin taking bookings for flights between Australia and New Zealand
Following the next stage of its historic code share agreement with Qantas, Emirates will begin taking bookings for flights between Australia and New Zealand from August 14.Continue Reading..
Stratosphere Theater Hosts the Second in a Series of Planned Showbiz Roasts
Andy Walmsley Entertainment (AWE) presents the Showbiz Roast of former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, bringing the show business community of Las Vegas together to experience camaraderie rarely enjoyed since the golden era of the Rat Pack.Continue Reading...
MTA and NYC EDC Announce Plan to Sell SoHo Parking Lot
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced that the MTA intends to relinquish control of the City-owned parking lot at 19 E. Houston Street in SoHo. Continue Reading...
Late Night Busing of Hudson Line Needed For Track Rebuilding
Metro-North Railroad today resumed normal Hudson Line train service using just a single track as ongoing recovery and repair work shifts to overnight hours following a major freight derailment last Thursday in the area just west of the Spuyten Duyvil station.Continue Reading...
Ruling of Constitutional Court Recognizes That Fiat Acted Correctly And In Direct Application Of The Law
In a ruling issued today, the Constitutional Court determined unconstitutional the section of Article 19 of the Workers’ Statute which requires that a union be signatory to the collective labor agreement applied within a company as a prerequisite for representation. Train companies Respond To DfT Figures On Train Crowding
Responding to the DfT’s figures on crowding on trains, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies, said:“By increasing services, running longer trains and making our fleet more reliable, train companies are carrying record numbers of passengers.
Thursday, 25 July 2013
Celebrate Amtrak Rail Day in Seattle
Celebrate Amtrak Rail Day at the restored King Street Station this Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Seattle. Rail enthusiasts can tour the Amtrak Exhibit Train, making its first of only two station stops in the Pacific Northwest this year. Continue Reading...
ANA to increase capacity on two Asian routes
ANA, Japan’s largest airline group, is to increase capacity on two of its Asian routes.
It will increase the number of flights it operates between Tokyo-Narita, and Yangon airport in Myanmar, to seven flights per week, from three.
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It will increase the number of flights it operates between Tokyo-Narita, and Yangon airport in Myanmar, to seven flights per week, from three.
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China Southern Goes Daily Non-Stop To Brisbane
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) welcomes China Southern Airlines’ plans to introduce daily direct services between Guangzhou and Brisbane from 21 November 2013.Continue Reading...
Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel Opens in Kingston, Ontario
Delta Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce the official opening of the Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel in Kingston, Ontario. The hotel has undergone an extensive $10 million renovation to completely revamp the property, showcasing Delta’s reinvigorated brand through modern design and innovation.Continue Reading...
Brisbane Airport Discovery Centre Reopens at Skygate
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd (BAC) has today re-opened its popular ‘Airport Discovery Centre’ in its new location inside the Village Markets* (near Woolworths) at Skygate Brisbane Airport.Continue Reading...
Discover Milwaukee's Neighborhoods Through Geocaching GeoTour
Earlier this year VISIT Milwaukee launched a new program designed to give visitors a tour of 15 of Milwaukee’s distinctively unique neighborhoods—the Discover Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods GeoTour.
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Country Artist Rockie Lynne to Perform During Princess Cruises Veterans Charity Cruise
Country singer Rockie Lynne has been announced as a featured performer during Princess Cruises’ first-ever fundraising cruise to support U.S. veterans. Lynne, a veteran himself who frequently supports military causes, will perform with his five-piece band during the November 5-9 sailing.
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ETC and UNWTO to present second edition of Handbook on E-marketing for Tourism Destinations
In the past few years, new technologies have conquered everyday life, introducing opportunities but also posing challenges for tourism marketing organisations. Continue Reading...
China Southern to Increase Flights Over Summer High Season
Tourism New Zealand has welcomed the decision by China Southern Airlines to increase its Guangzhou to Auckland service from daily to ten flights each week for the New Zealand summer.
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Varadkar launches New App For Dubline Discovery Trail
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar has today launched a new mobile phone app for Fáilte Ireland’s Dubline project – a tourism trail through some of Dublin’s key landmarks.Continue Reading...
Lim Boon Kwee Appointed President of Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, the joint venture hotel management company established between Thailand-based Dusit International and China-based Changzhou Qiao Yu Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lim Boon Kwee as President of the newly formed company. Continue Reading...
Amtrak Virginia Announces New Morning Departure Time for Norfolk Service
Passengers can sleep a little longer as weekday departures for Amtrak Virginia Train 174 from Norfolk moves to 5 a.m. beginning on July 29. Recently completed track improvements shave 10 minutes off trip time to Washington, D.C. Continue Reading...
VISIT FLORIDA Partners with Google Maps to Showcase State's Beaches
Today, a team from VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – began a four-month odyssey to capture stunning images of the Sunshine State’s 825 miles of beaches using Google’s Street View Trekker technology. These 360-degree images will be integrated into Google Maps, enabling potential visitors from around the globe to experience interactive views of Florida’s world-renowned beaches before they ever leave home.Continue Reading...
Sunday, 21 July 2013
GBT Erects Signs to Prevent Prevalence of Dogs on Beaches
GBT Erects Signs to Prevent Prevalence of Dogs on BeachesThe several nuisances that have resulted from the presence of dogs on some of Grenada’s beaches have become major sources of contention among visitors and locals alike.
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Grenada Board of Tourism Samples Conversation Kayak Product
Members of staff of various departments of the Grenada Board of Tourism can now identify with the new product being offered to visitors by Conservation Kayak of Whisper Cove Marina in Woburn, St. George.
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Motorists Snapping Up MTA On-the-Go Tags: 200,000 Sold In Cash Lanes
Sales of MTA Bridges and Tunnels On-the-Go tags reached a milestone Thursday with more than 200,000 sold in cash lanes at MTA crossings, as even occasional drivers and vacationers are discovering the convenience of buying the tags at toll booths.
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Metro-North Update: Metro-North Providing Bus Service on Hudson Line As Efforts Continue To Clear Freight Derailment in the Bronx
As efforts continue to clear a derailed CSX freight train from Metro-North tracks between the Marble Hill and Spuyten Duyvil stations, Metro-North strongly recommended Hudson Line customers make alternate travel arrangements today if possible.Continue Reading...
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Airport shopping takes off at London Gatwick This Summer
This summer sees a complete revamp of the retail space at London Gatwick’s South Terminal, starting with 10 new and refreshed stores opening from the 18 July¹. From Kurt Geiger and Hugo Boss to Lacoste and Case, a range of exciting premium and designer brands will shortly enhance the offering available in the South Terminal departure lounge.Continue Reading...
BWI Marshall Airport's Observation Gallery Reopened
An improved Observation Gallery at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) is now open to the public. The acclaimed public space was temporarily closed in June 2012 to accommodate construction of a series of terminal enhancements.Continue Reading....
Garuda Indonesia and Liverpool FC Launch "Garuda Frequent Flyer-Liverpool Football Club Edition Card"
As part of the implementation of Garuda Indonesia and Liverpool FC’s Global Partnership, and in line with the airline’s effort to continuously deliver added value on its services to loyal customers, today, Friday (19/7), PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and Liverpool FC launched the Garuda Frequent Flyer – Liverpool Football Club (GFF-LFC) Edition Card in Jakarta.Continue Reading...
Two Ships, 34 Voyages, Four Maiden Calls And Countless New Highlights
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Brazil Secretary states why to invest in the country
In a conference organised by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in the United States, the Brazil National Secretary of Tourism Policies, Vinicius Lummertz, put forward points based on data from the country’s economic growth and tourism in particular to showcase why it is worth doing business in Brazil.Continue Reading...
CDB provides USD 65 million for LIAT Fleet Modernisation
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is providing loans totalling USD 65 million dollars to four shareholder governments of regional airline LIAT (Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dominica) to assist with the purchase of aircraft in the context of a Fleet Modernisation Project.Continue Reading....
IMEX in Frankfurt - Survey results testament to buyers' high motivation levels and business focus
An exit survey of just under 900 hosted buyers who attended IMEX in Frankfurt in May reveals that the show continues to attract a committed business audience. Continue Reading...
Farepotal's Cheapoair & Onetravel Bring Superior OTA Solutions to Consumers Booking Vacations, Business Trips
Fareportal, one of the leading travel industry technology companies, along with its two online travel agency (OTA) subsidiaries, have launched an aggressive marketing and public relations campaign to more effectively compete with the other OTA leaders.Continue Reading...
Andrew Woodford Announced as Head Chef at Boulestin
Andrew Woodford has been appointed head chef at Joel Kissin’s eagerly anticipated new restaurant, Boulestin, located in St James.Continue Reading....
Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii presents special summer offers
Summer is here, and the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) in Hawaii is gearing up by offering kamaaina, Hawaiian local, a $15 general admission special, more than half the normal cost of admission for Hawaii residents.Continue Reading...
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