Friday, August 31, 2012 - United Continental Holdings, Inc. will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 2012 Aviation and Transportation Conference on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. The presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. CDT / 11:30 a.m. EDT.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for July showing slower growth in both air travel and freight, but with considerable variation by region and market.• July passenger demand in aggregate was 3.4% higher than the same month last year, compared to a 6.3% increase in June and average growth of 6.5% over the first half of the year.
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Jumeirah at Etihad Towers officially opened Abu Dhabi’s and the hotel’s latest gourmet venue: Tori No Su, a sleek Japanese destination of style and taste offering traditional Japanese cuisine along with contemporary creations based on classic elements by Chef Ando.
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Etihad Cargo will inaugurate a new weekly freighter operation from Abu Dhabi to the Qatari capital, Doha, effective September 3.
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Friday, August 31, 2012 - Comic strips obviously feel at home in Brussels.Cartoon heroes are everywhere – book shops, wall frescoes, exhibitions, art galleries and TV shows. Even Hollywood has fallen under the spell and on 21 October last year Brussels was the venue for the world premiere of Steven Spielberg’s cinema adaptation of Tintin, while the Smurfs were a wild success in the USA last summer. The sequels of these two adaptations of our national comic strips are expected in 2013.
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After long but productive discussions Air Malta and ALPA concluded negotiations early this morning on a new 4-year collective agreement commencing 1st January 2012.
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Jumeirah, the global luxury hospitality group,announced that it was the host of a segment of the UK’s biggest TV show, The X Factor.
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For the new start of the new school year, Brusselicious has put together an original dinner combining top-quality ‘street food’ and comic strips. This relaxed meal will appeal especially to families.
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Friday, August 31, 2012 - Air Pacific has added a direct Suva - Port Vila service to its international network. The non-stop, once-a-week direct service on Sundays between the capitals of Fiji and Vanuatu will be operated by the airline’s wholly owned subsidiary Pacific Sun using its forty-two seat ATR42-500 aircraft.
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American Airlines and Iberia Express received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new codeshare agreement. This agreement allows American to place its code on flights marketed by Iberia, and operated by Iberia Express, between its Madrid hub and 14 destinations throughout Europe. Flights are available for sale Sept. 4 for travel beginning Sept. 10.
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Boeing has received an $85 million Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract for continued support of U.S. Air Force F-15 mechanically scanned and Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars. The new PBL contract replaces three previous support contracts with one overarching agreement.
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U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 1.4 percent more workers in June 2012 than they did in June 2011, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported recently. Scheduled passenger airline categories include network, low-cost, regional and other airlines.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Aerolineas Argentinas $50,000 for violating the Department’s new rule on full-fare advertising by failing to include government taxes and other fees in advertised airfares and ordered it to cease and desist from further violations.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 - Thai Airways International: Kathmandu and Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi jointly organized an Agents’ Educational Trip for Nepal agents to Thailand from 3rd-8th August 2012. The group of 10 visited Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
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Thai Airways International: Kolkata and Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi jointly organized an Agents’ Educational Trip for Kolkata agents to Thailand from 07th- 12th August 2012. The group of 10 agents visited Surat Thani, Koh Samui and Bangkok.
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A new survey* from Cambria Suites fielded by the GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the GBTA, reveals San Diego (74 percent) and Seattle (69 percent) as the top cities for business travelers trying to achieve "work-life productivity" on overnight business trips.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 - CottoCrudo restaurant is introducing new seasonal menus after the summer holiday. Moreover, starting September CottoCrudo will re-launch the popular business lunch menu and DJ Nights in the bar and lounge. Executive Chef Richard Fuchs has created special menus based on fresh mushrooms and game for fall. "Mushrooms and game are two of my favourite foods, and I was pleased to find fantastic local suppliers.
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The Paralympic Opening Ceremony was an ambitious and inspiring show which saw disabled and non-disabled performers scaling dizzying heights in an amazing display of circus skills. Britain offers great accessible attractions and activities for visitors with disabilities.VisitBritain picks some of the most adventurous.
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VisitEngland has launched “Winning More Visitors” – a new online guide designed to help destinations attract more visitors with access needs by providing access information on their websites.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012 - The London 2012 Festival comes to a close on 9 September, but there is more culture to come. The autumn season always brings fresh art exhibitions to Britain, and this year is no exception. Find out about upcoming highlights.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - airberlin and NIKI are expanding their existing codeshare agreement with their Russian oneworld® partner, S7 Airlines. Since 2009 airberlin, NIKI and S7 Airlines have been operating codeshare flights connecting cities such as Dusseldorf, Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna with Moscow, and Berlin with Kaliningrad.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - Ibis has recently opened its second hotel in this archipelago that has been dubbed the Pearl of the East. It was an exciting challenge and the ibis teams in this uncannily buoyant part of the world pulled it off.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - Serbia is like none other and has all the ingredients that can make your holiday – truly special. It is a hot spot for MICE organizers, a paradise for the lovers of art and architecture, a dream come true for adventure enthusiasts and an ideal respite for those in search of wellness and relaxation.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - Düsseldorf is the capital of North Rhine-Westfalia as well as Germany's most populous federal state that lies right in the heart of Europe. Renowned as a highly vibrant, flexible and business friendly place, the Rhine City attracts many multinational corporations.
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School is back in session, and teachers aren’t the only ones giving out “extra credit.” IHG today announced the Holiday Inn Resort “Extra Credit” offer which rewards guests with a $50 Resort Credit to use on property when they stay at least two nights Sept. 4 through Nov. 30, 2012, when booked at www.holidayinnresorts.com/extracredit starting today.
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British Airways is delighted to introduce its new, specially designed in-flight menu for the preferences and tastes of its Indian customers across all cabins from Delhi and Mumbai. In collaboration with Oberoi Flight Services (OFS) and based on customer insights in India, this new menu is reflective of authentic Indian flavours and seasonal offerings.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - Six months after the launch of the event, the 25 participating Brussels' hotels are celebrating this 28 August the success of the initiative with over 300,000 Brusselicious breakfasts served so far. The Brussels Hotels Association (B.H.A.), the initiator of the event, VISITBRUSSELS and Mr. Christos Doulkeridis, Minister-President in charge of Tourism for the Brussels Francophone Government celebrate the event and are confident the total amount of Brusselicious breakfasts served to tourists in 2012 will easily reach half a million serves.
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Beginning 1 September 2012, passengers travelling to Chennai, India will enjoy more connectivity with Malaysia Airlines’ new daytime frequencies between Kuala Lumpur and the South Indian city.
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Following 29th August decision of the European Commission to refer the acquisition of Aer Lingus to Phase II, Ryanair's Offer lapses, in accordance with the Takeover Rules, with immediate effect, and all acceptances of the Offer to date are void.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - Ryanair announced two new winter routes from Manchester to Gdansk and Riga, (from Nov 2012), as Ryanair expands its winter Manchester schedule to 18 routes, which will deliver over 1.3m passengers p.a., sustaining 1,300 “on site” jobs at Manchester Airport.
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The Dubai Convention Bureau (DCB), a division of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), has, in line with their vision to position Dubai as the leading tourism destination and commercial hub of the world, collaborated with a number of private and public sector organizations to secure some of world’s leading conferences and exhibitions for Dubai.
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Southwest Airlines announced the carrier will add a 79th destination to its route map with service to Branson, Missouri, beginning in March 2013. Southwest starts service in Branson on March 9, 2013, with daily flights offering nonstop service to Dallas, Houston Hobby, and Chicago Midway, and with Saturday-only service to Orlando.
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Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) announces that its sales volume for the first half of 2012 was US$15 billion1, representing a 1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2011. Transactions also rose 1 percent to 32.2 million2 in the first six months of 2012.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau has named Rick Outcalt to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Citywide Sales. Outcalt, who most recently served as Director of Sales & Marketing for the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina, will direct the citywide sales efforts for the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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New Zealand has been profiled to over 350,000 flying enthusiasts in the USA following an International Media Programme (IMP) famil trip. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) journalist Dave Hirschman penned two feature articles detailing his experiences flying in New Zealand.
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End of the Road Festival — a yearly music festival focuses mainly on alternative music, mostly folk, alt-country and Americana. It is hosted at the Larmer Tree Gardens, on the border of north Dorset and Wiltshire, England.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - The Jeju World Natural Heritage Center has opened in Jeju-si on August 27th. In celebration, the Center held a ceremony in the Geomunoreum Lava Tubes Heritage area in Jocheon-eup.
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Live jazz brings an energetic beat to Crystal Cruises’ November 25th South Pacific voyage. From Los Angeles to Hawaii and French Polynesia, a host of prolific guest musicians will treat sea-goers to daily live music, ranging from ragtime to swing, while Louis Zamperini, Olympic champion and subject of the bestseller Unbroken; American musical theater author Herb Keyser; Clint Van Zandt, former Chief Hostage Negotiator and “Silence of the Lambs”-style profiler for the FBI; and General Nick Halley will also be aboard to rivet audiences as Crystal Visions Enrichment guest speakers.
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Russia’s largest autumn tourism event, MATIW - Moscow Autumn Travel Industry Week will be held from September 19– 22, 2012 in the Crocus Expo, International Exhibition Centre,Moscow.MATIW is a global event for the tourism industry in Russia, as it consists of three professional exhibitions and two annual specialised conferences.
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ANA Group announces that it is to equip all of its approximately 2,500 flight crew with an iPad, in addition to the already equipped cabin crew. The move, which will involve ANA producing electronic versions of the flight manual, is part of ANA’s Corporate Strategy for FY2012-13 to support corporate structural reform to drive high-quality operations and cost efficiencies.
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Monday, August 27, 2012 - Europe in winter is enchanting, intoxicating and much more provided you are willing to trade your usual summery beach holiday for a charming, surreal, snowy escapade. Think of frenzy Christmas markets, lively skating rinks, breathtakingly beautiful skiing locations, rich winter cuisine, dazzling events and ecstatic European destinations that dreams are made of.
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Luxury travelers can rejuvenate, reduce stress, improve balance and get motivated in 2013 with Crystal Symphony’s first cruise of the new year, a brand new Experiences of Discovery itinerary through southern Australia. With a Mind, Body & Spirit focus, the January 5 luxury cruise from Melbourne to Brisbane features health and wellness experts leading complimentary classes and seminars — appropriate for beginners making a new fitness resolution or those looking to continue their regimen without missing a beat on vacation.
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Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing a new Specialty Dining Package, "Signature Trio," that gives guests the unique opportunity to pre-purchase three specialty restaurants prior to sailing at a special rate. Guests who take advantage of Norwegian's Specialty Dining Package can experience three of the line's most popular specialty restaurants: the steakhouse, French bistro and Italian restaurant at a special package rate of $47 per person.
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Skin feeling the need for nourishment and rehydration post summer holiday? It’s time to nourish and nurture and make a date with The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Dublin. Designed by The Spa’s award winning therapists, the treatments included in the Mango Radiance Package are designed to work in harmony for maximum benefit using luxurious Sodashi Plant Essence Synergies to leave skin refreshed and revitalized.
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Monday, August 27, 2012 - Düsseldorf is the capital of North Rhine-Westfalia as well as Germany's most populous federal state that lies right in the heart of Europe. Renowned as a highly vibrant, flexible and business friendly place, the Rhine City attracts many multinational corporations. It is home to more than 5,000 international Companies have chosen it as their German home base.
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Monday, August 27, 2012 - The number of passenger movements at Singapore Changi Airport increased 4.5% on-year to 4.36 million in July 2012. Air traffic movements grew in tandem, with 27,100 landings and take-offs recorded at Changi during the month, or 4.6% more compared to a year ago.
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The Ghost Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival or Yu Lan is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 15th night of the seventh lunar month. During this time, it is believed that the gates of hell open, releasing the hungry ghosts to wander on the earth in search of food. So the people light up the lanterns on roadsides and at the riverside for the convenience of the ghosts.
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The 9th presentation of Beijing International Tourism Expo, popularly known as BITE accomplished on a high note after the three days mega tourism event. BITE unveiled its international showcase of destinations, tourism attractions, travel packages, products and services from June 15 – 17, 2012.
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CIBTM will have its majestic presentation from September 12– 14, 2012 at the China National Convention Centre (CNCC), Beijing, China. CIBTM is a part of IBTM Global Events portfolio. This event provides an ultimate platform for the world's leading MICE industry suppliers to meet top level buyers with strong purchasing power who are responsible for organising and planning meetings, events and business travel in China, Asia and the rest of the world.
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Monday, August 27, 2012 - Passengers riding on Amtrak Texas Eagle trains between Chicago and San Antonio now can begin their trips by downloading a podcast that provides an interpretive tour of the route’s history, stops and highlights. Amtrak, the National Park Service and the Texas A&M University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences worked together on the podcast project. It is available for download at no charge from AmtrakRailGuide.com.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Air Pacific is investing in Pacific Sun, Fiji’s regional airline to improve service and value to our customers, with the introduction of some new lower, year round fares, which along with its reliable and friendly service represent great value to our customers.
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Silversea guests will soon find their sleep experience elevated to a new level of comfort and luxury with the debut of Pratesi custom-made bed linens. Founded in 1860 and renowned for creating masterpieces in linens for the Italian and European aristocracy, the legendary Italian linens firm is bringing its high-quality and stylish creations to the beds in every Silversea suite beginning with the 3 September voyage of Silver Spirit, followed by Silver Cloud in November.
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Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is launching an exclusive, first to Ireland, new sports massage treatment specifically tailored to golfers and designed with broad appeal - from enthusiasts with single handicaps to those who play more socially.
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Cebu Pacific was named third best budget airline in Asia in the 2012 Best in Travel Poll, conducted by readers of SmartTravelAsia.com.
Representing the Philippines, CEB bested other budget airlines such as Tiger Airways, Spice Jet, IndiGo and Virgin Blue.
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Frontier Airlines will present a check totaling $54,440 to the Pikes Peak Red Cross to help people affected by the Colorado wildfires. The check presentation and a small appreciation event will take place today at 10 a.m. at the Frontier Airlines ticket counters in the Colorado Springs Airport.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Frontier Airlines today announced it will not operate the nonstop service it planned to launch between Durango, Colo. and Las Vegas, Nev. starting on Oct. 4, 2012. The Denver-based carrier will be proactively reaching out to customers in the next week to refund purchased tickets.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012 - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced two grants for Washington state airports. Spokane International Airport will receive a $2.5 million grant to improve air quality by reducing the use of conventional fuels to power aircraft in the gate areas. Tacoma Narrows Airport will receive a $4.1 million grant to rehabilitate Runway 17/35.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012 - For the first time, Sofitel is to open its doors in Casablanca, Morocco's economic capital, with Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche. The glass building designed by Belgian architect Patrick Guénard reflects the breath of modernity that the country's largest city is currently experiencing.
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Union Pacific Railroad today unveiled an advanced experimental locomotive at its J.R. Davis Yard in Roseville that will test three emissions-reducing technologies including exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), and diesel particulate filters (DPF).
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Saturday, August 25, 2012 - Ryanair revealed AENA Alicante’s January-July traffic has now fallen by over 640,000 (-11%) in the first 7 months of 2012, after decisions by Ryanair and other airlines to cut flights following AENA’s forced use of unnecessary airbridges and airbridge fees since November.
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3.6 million Brits (7% of the adult population) will make the most of the forthcoming August Bank Holiday weekend by taking an overnight holiday trip in the UK, with 2.8 million people (6%) taking that trip in England, according to VisitEngland’s Bank Holiday Trip Tracker.
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The first double decker tourist buses will be launched in Moscow only in September. Three buses have already tried new routes оn Friday, August 17.Double decker buses were expected to start running in Moscow in July, as we previously reported. However tourists will have opportunity to enjoy the first city tour only in September, according to the website of the Moscow Committee for Tourism and Hotel Industry.
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The Olympics were enjoyed in Britain as much for the hundreds of artistic and cultural events the Games inspired across the nation, as the thrilling sport. The Paralympic Games are no different, as the London 2012 Festival continues with its Unlimited Festival, and other unique events take place in the capital.
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Russian Railways introduces a number of innovations for the passenger traffic. A new flexible pricing, special tourist trains as well as discount tickets to the Black Sea and the North Caucasus resorts are among them.One of these innovations aims to increase the use of railway transport for domestic tourist flow.
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Friday, August 24, 2012 - With elite athletes back in town and plying the ski fields of the Queenstown Lakes region, New Zealand’s southern mountains are once again the off-season training destination of choice for many northern hemisphere skiers and snowboarders. A raft of international ski and snowboard teams are confirmed to train and compete at local ski fields this winter, including the US Men’s alpine ski team which is currently based in Queenstown.
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“In order to improve the effectiveness of the company, we have been carried out a number of important changes in the structure of Estonian Air, results of which we are expecting to see already at the end of the current year. The changes and the re-align touched all levels of the organization,” noted Signe Vaks-Saareoja.
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Friday, August 24, 2012 - Gatwick Airport announces 101 year old Fauja Singh the winner of its nationwide search for the UK’s Oldest Traveller which was set up to help highlight how accessible airport travel can be for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM).
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Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference (RHIC) will take place on October 15-17, 2012, at the Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow. Now in its eighth year, RHIC has become the region’s largest hotel industry gathering. The conference will bring together top-level executives from all areas of the industry including investors, developers, brands, operators, financiers, advisors and government officials – all with one common purpose: to do business in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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The Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference (RHIC) announced that Scott Antel, Partner, DLA Piper, has been selected as the 2012 Leadership Award recipient. The Award will be given to Antel during a special presentation at the conference on Wednesday 17 October.
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ITB Asia will complete 5 successful editions this year. On this grand occasion, ITB Asia is granting 20% discount on the fair tickets and lots more. With the tagline ‘Our 5th birthday is Your Accomplishment’, ITB Asia has lots to offer for the exhibitors and attendees.
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agoda.com announced a selection of deals on hotels in Davao for the Philippines' Kadayawan Festival.From now until the end of September, Kadayawan Festival brings a slew of vibrant cultural events to the city of Davao, and with it a unique opportunity for travelers to delve into ethnic Filipino culture and tradition.
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Rocco Forte Hotels announced the appointment of Blanche van Berckel as General Manager of the Hotel Amigo, Brussels. Ms van Berckel, who will start in September, takes over from Jacques Vitu who recently left the company.
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Cebu Pacific expands its workforce with 200 more positions available for pilots, cabin crew, and technical and non-technical support crew. This is time for 2 brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft deliveries later this year, and 7 more aircraft in 2013.
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Flybe has thanked its passengers for their overwhelming public response following calls for pressure to be put on the Government to re-consider the punitive and unfair Air Passenger Duty tax that travellers pay when flying from a UK airport. This tax most seriously results in passengers flying within the UK having to pay the tax not just once, but twice as it is a departure tax that has increased a massive 160% since 2007.
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United Airlines announced that it awarded $851,000 in college scholarships through the United Scholarship Fund to 580 employees and children of employees for the 2012-13 academic year. The United Scholarship Fund remains the only scholarship program in the country funded solely through employee contributions and donations from fundraising.
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Singapore Airlines has appointed renowned architectural and interior design firm ONG&ONG to develop a new design concept to be applied to all of the Airline’s airport lounges worldwide.
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Dragonair announced that based on the latest weather forecast, the airline plans to operate its flights to and from Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung as scheduled today (23 August).
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Zoos and aquariums are two of the best ways for people, young or old, to experience animals in a fun, safe environment. These destinations can also inspire a lifelong interest in wildlife conservation. One of the most exciting parts of a zoo visit is the opportunity to see a baby animal, and this summer, baby animals of all species have been born at some of North America’s favorite zoos.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012 - After one of our wettest ever summers, what better way to enjoy a balmy break this autumn, than with a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Canaries cruise? There are some great savings on cruises to the Canary Islands, Portugal, Morocco, and Azores, where the climate is warm and welcoming.
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Embraer Defense and Security delivered the first EMB 145 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) class of aircraft to the Government of India, in a ceremony held at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - Philippine Airlines is again offering another irresistible deal – every purchase of a ticket to a PAL international point automatically entitles the passenger to a free ticket to any PAL domestic destination.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - HotelTravel.com signed contracts with 220 new hotel partners in 33 countries during July after launch of its revamped DRMS rate control and yield management platform.
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Growth in international visitor arrivals has again been maintained with 2.63 million arrivals seeing total arrivals increase by 5.6 per cent for the year-ending July 2012. Commenting on the results, Tourism New Zealand's Chief Executive Kevin Bowler says the increase shows the industry's resilience during what is traditionally a low season.
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Philippine Airlines has airlifted nearly a hundred tons of high value relief goods--ranging from export--quality bananas to specially fortified ready-to-eat food---donated by private groups for victims of the recent calamity in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd announced plans to fly from London Heathrow to Manchester Airport from March 2013 - providing competition to BA’s short haul service. The new route is the airline’s first foray into domestic flying; signaling the start of a new network which will provide regional feed to its long haul service as well as providing choice for important point to point passengers.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - Jordan Paralympics Committee selected Royal Jordanian to be the official carrier for the Jordanian team participating in the Paralympic Games that will set off on August 23 in London, just after the closing of the London Olympics 2012.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - Peppers continues to expand its network of luxury retreats and resorts in New Zealand announcing the addition of The Carrington Resort – a leading golf resort offering superb lodge and villa accommodation; vineyard and cellar door; and extensive conference and event facilities located on the Karikari Peninsula in the picturesque Northland region, four hours north of Auckland.
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Tourism New Zealand will release the latest evolution of our 100% Pure New Zealand campaign. The Middle-earth themed television and cinema advertisement will be shown first to industry at the Tourism Export Council's 2012 conference, before being posted on our Pure New Zealand You Tube page and newzealand.com.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - In the first half of 2012, 222 million tonnes of cargo was handled in the port of Rotterdam, 3.2% up on the first half of 2011. Incoming trade rose by 1% to 155 million tonnes and outgoing trade by 8% to 66 million tonnes. Bulk throughput increased by 5% to 147 million tonnes and container throughput was 2% up at 63 million tonnes.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Royal Jordanian Airlines, EgyptAir, and Royal Air Maroc for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger protection rules that took effect in January.
Royal Jordanian Airlines violated the rule on full-fare advertising and the rule requiring the disclosure of fees for baggage and was assessed a civil penalty of $70,000.
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Bombardier reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. Revenues totalled $4.2 billion, compared to $4.7 billion for the corresponding period last fiscal year. Earnings before financing expense, financing income and income taxes (EBIT) totalled $220 million, versus $296 million last fiscal year. The EBIT margin was at 5.3%, compared to 6.2% last fiscal year.
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Cathay Pacific Airways welcomes the Director of Environmental Protection’s issuance of a Study Brief for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport.
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The Airport Consultants Council(ACC) announced the selection of ACI World Director General Angela Gittens as recipient of the 2012 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence. The award will be presented on November 6, 2012 during the ACC Annual Conference & Exposition awards luncheon in Bonita Springs, Florida.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012 - JetBlue Airways Corporation [reported its preliminary traffic results for July 2012. Traffic in July increased 7.1 percent from July 2011, on a capacity increase of 5.5 percent.
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Global passenger markets remain buoyant with growth of almost 5% year over year for the first half of 2011 and for June 2012. While certain domestic markets have slowed in North America (+0.8%), Europe (-0.3%) and Africa (-2.4%), international passenger traffic has shown strong growth in June. Africa (+19.2%) and the Middle East (+13.9%) recovered from the sharp declines in traffic in 2011 brought on by the Arab Spring. Asia-Pacific also posted double-digit gains in international passenger traffic at +12.3%.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012 - They range from the Eden Sessions in the spectacular setting of Cornwall’s Eden Project to RockNess, a monster of a music festival in the natural amphitheatre of Scotland’s Loch Ness. The Great British Festivals Map showcases the diverse musical tastes of festival goers in Britain, covering calendar favourites like Glastonbury and Reading, as well as the more unusual such as The Magic Loungeabout, a boutique style festival in Yorkshire, and Hastings’ Traditional Jack-in-the-Green, a May Day celebration that will mark its 30th year in 2013.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012 - Alton, Ill., has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's year-long 150th anniversary celebration. Alton will receive an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Chairman and CEO Jim Young, and Alton's historical connection with Union Pacific will be featured at www.up150.com.
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Olympic athletes have been celebrating the end of their hard work by taking their medals out to London’s bars and clubs and the party season has officially kicked off. The capital is packed with fantastic nightlife options. VisitBritain selects the best.
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