Thursday 31 January 2013

Union Pacific's Chicago Service Unit Employees Help Company Achieve Record 2012 Safety Performance

Union Pacific Railroad's 2012 employee safety performance was the best in the company's 150-year history. Employees achieved a 1.01 reportable injury rate, surpassing the previous best of 1.15 established in 2011. From 2002-2012, Union Pacific employees improved their reportable injury rate by 58 percent.


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ACTE teams up with Belgium Association of Travel Management

ACTE has once again teamed up with its regional partner BATM (Belgium Association of Travel Management)  and formed an expert planning committee, based in Belgium, to develop an education experience that touches on the important topics for travel professionals. Together, ACTE and BATM, encourage national and international travel professionals to join us for a day of thoughtful discussion and networking to progress the way business travel is managed. 


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ACTE teams up with Belgium Association of Travel Management

ACTE has once again teamed up with its regional partner BATM (Belgium Association of Travel Management)  and formed an expert planning committee, based in Belgium, to develop an education experience that touches on the important topics for travel professionals. Together, ACTE and BATM, encourage national and international travel professionals to join us for a day of thoughtful discussion and networking to progress the way business travel is managed. 


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Carillion wins 40m Cumbernauld electrification contract

Network Rail has today (January 30) announced that Carillion has won the contract to deliver the electrification of the Cumbernauld-Glasgow Queen Street line.

The £40m contract will see over 50km of railway electrified, as part of a wider £80m investment in the line between Cumbernauld and Scotland’s largest city.


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Sentimental, Sensual or Sweet - Spend a Romantic Retreat in Syracuse, N.Y.

With Valentine’s Day falling on a Thursday, take the opportunity to turn one special day into a romantic weekend getaway. From hotel packages with ice skating or spa specials, to fireside restaurants and premiere shopping, Syracuse, N.Y. is one city that offers both budget friendly and heart-warming choices for every type of romantic.


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Presidents' Day School Break at Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Families with children of all ages are invited to journey to the West at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art on Sunday, February 17 and Monday, February 18.

FreeFunDay Sunday
Sunday, February 17, 2013; Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 17 will be the second FunDay Sunday of the season.  Visitors can take advantage of free admission to the Museum.  Children of all ages will have the opportunity to make their own miniature tipi, explore the Art Cart, and take part in amazing drop-in activities.  There is no registration required and visitors can join in anytime.  Please contact the Education Department at 607.974.4707 with questions.


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Sheraton Hotels Poised for Record-Breaking Growth over the Next 12 Months

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its global powerhouse Sheraton plans to open 30 hotels over the next 12 months. Half of the new Sheraton hotels will open in China, lengthening Starwood’s lead as the largest upper-upscale global hotel operator in Asia Pacific. Sheraton is also picking up momentum in several other emerging markets including Latin America, the Middle East and Turkey.


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Stabilizer icing causes ATR-42 control problems on take-off

Stabilizer icing on an ATR-42 passenger plane likely caused serious control problems during takeoff, according to a report by the Accident Investigation Board Norway.






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Travel Advisory: Russia issues safety bulletin after five recent runway and taxiway excursion incidents

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, issued a safety bulletin to prevent runway or taxiway excursions following several incidents in Russia during January 2013.

Rosaviatsiya voiced its concerns over five recent incidents in which passenger aircraft suffered runway or taxiway excursions in snowy weather conditions. Human factors as well as low friction coefficients are cited as the main factors in these incidents.


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Choice Hotels To Report 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Earnings On February 11, 2013; Conference Call to Be Held on February 12, 2013

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results on Monday, February 11, 2013. The company will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2012 earnings at 9:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.


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ITB Berlin encourages Corporate Social Responsibility

ITB Berlin undertakes, understands and encourages Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an overarching concept for sustainable corporate development in tourism. Corporate Social Responsibility is not a trendy topic but is social necessity as well as precondition for long-term economic success and the competitiveness of business enterprises. 




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WTM Latin America World Responsible Tourism Programme seminars to discuss how to boost ecotourism

WTM Latin America will launch World Responsible Tourism seminars as part of the official event programme. Dr Harold Goodwin, Professor of Responsible Tourism Management at Leeds Metropolitan University (UK) will produce and facilitate the content.







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WTM Latin America joins hands with BRAZTOA Business Meeting

World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry has joined hands with BRAZTOA’s Business Meetings. The partnership confirms WTM Latin America as the event for the Latin American travel and tourism industry to conduct business with the world.



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WTM Latin America joins hands with BRAZTOA Business Meeting

World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry has joined hands with BRAZTOA’s Business Meetings. The partnership confirms WTM Latin America as the event for the Latin American travel and tourism industry to conduct business with the world.


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Allegiant Celebrates 40 Million Passengers and 40 Consecutive Profitable Quarters

Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported its 40th consecutive profitable quarter, continuing ten years of success and growth in the volatile U.S. airline industry. The Company's unique approach has allowed it to thrive, while making travel affordable for nearly 40 million passengers.


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ITB Berlin focuses strongly on Mobile Travel and Social Media Innovations in Travel Technology!

Travel Technology has become one of the most stable and dynamic exhibitor segments at ITB Berlin 2013. The halls have been booked up for months. In March more than 150 companies from 25 countries are again exhibiting premium IT-related services and product innovations for back and front offices in the travel industry as well as hotel software solutions and hotel booking portals.





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Dim Sum and Family Fun in London for Chinese New Year!

With the main action taking place on 10 February, the welcoming in of the Year of the Snake in London will be the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. 





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World Travel Market Latin America B2B meet promotes Latin America to the world

World Travel Market Latin America, the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry will be held from April 23-25, 2013. This is a three day must-attend business-to-business (B2B) event which brings the world to Latin America and promotes Latin America to the world. 

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Four Seasons Hotel Boston Celebrates Milestone 6,000 Twitter Followers with Six Tasty Prizes.

Followers of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter @FSBoston will soon have a reason to smile – and dig in. Less than 170 Twitter followers away from reaching a milestone 6,000 followers, there will be a delicious prize awarded to six lucky winners once the count strikes 6,000 - which could be any day now.

Come on out to Whiteface Mountain on Feb. 3 for a special football match

Before you settle in on the couch for Sunday’s big football game, come on out to Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y., to carve some curves.  The 55th season of skiing and riding is underway and on Sunday, Feb. 3, the Olympic mountain will be celebrating a Super Football Sunday, presented by Bud Light.  Ski and ride all day for just $40 for adults, $35 for teens and $30 for juniors.

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Valentine's Day Getaways: Best deals and offers you can opt for!

Valentine’s Day is just round the corner and every lover is making sure that he or she does everything possible to make partner feel special on this day. Be it  a romantic dinner for two or that exquisite diamond jewellery that can make her fall heads over heels on you again, every lover are decked up to celebrate the day in the best possible way.

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Two new Innside by Melia hotels in Madrid!

Meliá Hotels International is once again attending the FITUR Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid, and on the eve of its inauguration hosted a presentation of its first two Innside by Meliá hotels in Spain: the Innside Madrid Génova and Innside Madrid Luchana.

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Globalization and adaptation to market conditions - Major strategy for Melia Hotels in 2013!

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, will continue to strengthen its international expansion and business model in 2013 and make progress in its adaptation to changing market conditions. 

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Hospitality industry gears up to cast a spell on couples this Valentine's Day!

The essence of romance already seems to have cast a spell in the travel and tourism industry. Plush hotels like Four Seasons, Centara, Jumeirah etc are geared up to celebrate Valentine’s Day with much pomp and gusto. And why not? This is the time of the year when couples take their time off from their jampacked schedule to spend some quality time together. 

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Melia International surprise exhibitors in FITUR - Madrid!

Meliá Hotels International has presented its latest and most innovative project at the FITUR Tourist Trade Fair in Madrid: Sol Katmandu Park &Resort. 

This new resort concept, a joint venture between Meliá  and the Katmandu Group, provides the island of Mallorca with its first resort hotel and theme park combination, featuring the new generation entertainment attractions to complement other available “sun and beach” properties through the island’s only exciting “play and stay” resort entertainment experience for all ages.


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Travelport and Al Tayyar Travel Group signed a new contract!

Travelport, the business services provider to the travel industry, and Al Tayyar Travel group – one of the largest travel companies in Saudi Arabia – have strengthened their partnership with the signing of a new multi-year agreement, which will see Travelport expand its current business and enter into new ventures with the Saudi travel giant.

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British Airways flying high!

British Airways has been given two prestigious awards in January, after being recognised for its responsible business ethic.

The airline received the Business Travel Award 2013 for Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme and has been recognised for its leadership role in addressing its impact on deforestation by the Forest Footprint Disclosure Project.


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Travelport Developer Network unveiled at Travel Technology Europe (TTE) exhibition!

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, is set to unveil the latest innovations from Travelport Developer Network at this year’s Travel Technology Europe exhibition at Earls Court on 5th and 6th February.

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ITB Business Travel Days 2013 offers education for travel and event managers

ITB Berlin 2013 which is the global travel industry’s leading trade show will offer three days of capital education for travel and event managers. Faced with economic change, travel and event managers must respond quickly and effectively and incorporate new technical solutions and innovative processes into their corporate strategies in order to achieve their goals. 

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Travelport introduced CCTE v12.2 Office Solution for global Travel Industry!

Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the release of CrossCheck Travel Enterprise (CCTE) v12.2. Travelport’s CCTE is a flexible, comprehensive and easy to use client management, fulfillment and financial management system, designed around the workflow of travel agencies in Australia and New Zealand.

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ILTM provides world's most luxurious and desired experiences to buyers all in one place

International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) is the leading ‘by invitation only’ event for the global luxury travel community held annually at The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes. This year the event will be held on December 2-5 2013.

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Conde Nast Traveler Readers Name Disney Cruise Line Ships Top Three Large Cruise Ships on 2013 Readers' Poll

All four ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet were recognized among the top large cruise ships in the world in the Condé Nast Traveler2013 Readers’ Poll.  The Disney Magic ranked No. 1 among Condé Nast Traveler readers, with a score of 89.9, with the Disney Wonder and Disney Dream close behind at 89.6 and 89.5 respectively. 

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Celebrity Cruises' Modern Luxury Stars In "Top Chef" Episode

Celebrity Cruises, the modern luxury vacation brand known for award-winning, fresh-from-scratch cuisine and innovative onboard culinary experiences, has provided the unique setting for an episode of Bravo Media’s Emmy® Award-winning Top Chef culinary competition series, now in its 10th season.

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ADAC signed a five year contract with DFS!

Abu Dhabi Airports Company signed a 5 year contract with Duty Free Shoppers (DFS), the world’s leading travel retailer to manage and operate Abu Dhabi Duty Free till the end of 2017.

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Abu Dhabi International Airport registered record revenue in 2012!

Abu Dhabi Airports Company, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s five airports, revealed that Abu Dhabi Duty Free retail revenue reached AED 809.5 million in 2012, with an increase of 24% over 2011, setting a new record for the company.

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Discover Australia & New Zealand with Royal Caribbean this winter!

Plan for a grand adventure Down Under with Royal Caribbean International for the winter 2013-14 season and enjoy even greater value. The cruise line known for delivering exciting global destinations aboard the world’s most innovative cruise ships is offering Oceanview and Balcony staterooms for the fare of Interior and Oceanview, respectively, on Australia and New Zealand cruise vacations.

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New Evidence Proves Princess Cruises Did Not Fail to Rescue Adrift Fishermen as Alleged

Princess Cruises has released recently discovered video footage of a rescue at sea of a small boat adrift for nearly a month in the Pacific Ocean that conclusively   confirms the adrift boat, the Fifty Cent, was not the small boat spotted and photographed by three Princess passengers several weeks earlier.

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Boeing received first signal from their space satellite!

Boeing has received the first on-orbit signals from the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS)-K, demonstrating that the vehicle is functioning and ready to use its internal engine to boost it to its operational geosynchronous orbit. 

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SIA To Release Pilots On Fixed-Term Contracts

Singapore Airlines has taken the difficult decision to advance the planned release of 76 pilots who are employed on fixed-term contracts. The Airline had previously been releasing pilots only upon expiry of their contracts.

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Italian Pizza Mania @ Regal Airport Hotel

Fancy mouth-watering pizzas - come and experience our authentic Italian flatbread creations at Café Aficionado and China Coast Bar & Grill. 

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Afternoon Tea Buffet at Cafe Rivoli of Regal Hongkong Hotel

It’s time to relax after a week of busy works. Regal Hongkong Hotel presents the Afternoon Tea Buffet to everyone for relaxation. The Hotel is situated in the heart of Causeway Bay, it serves as a good place after the crazy shopping as well. 

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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Acquires the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the "Company") today announced that it hasacquired the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown for $112.5 million. The337-suite, urban, upper upscale, full service hotel is located in downtown SanDiego, California. The property will be managed by HEI Hotels and Resorts("HEI").

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Love - Wine and Dine at Regal Airport Hotel

Feel the love at Regal Airport Hotel with an array of romantic set menus (Feb 6-14) this Valentine’s Day. 

China Coast Bar & Grill – Four-Course Candlelight Set Dinner 
Our lavish four-course menu includes Char-Grilled Filet Mignon, Crunchy Extra Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake and Sparkling wine.

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Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Named to TripAdvisor's Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States List.

On the heels of retaining AAA Five Diamond status for the fifth consecutive year, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has been named one of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States by TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular and largest online travel community. 

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Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Celebrates the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Offerings

In celebration of Chinese New Year, triple Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas rings in the Year of the Water Snake with the following festive offerings, from February 8 – 11, 2013. 

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Welcome the Year of the Snake with Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita.

Exclusive flavours, aromatic spices and authentic dishes are all on the menu at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita this February, as the Resort prepares to welcome Chef Dennis Zhu from Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake to add some zest to its week-long celebrations for Chinese New Year.

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Celebration Package at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Makes Valentine's Day Planning a Breeze.

Plan an unforgettable escape to the world’s most exciting travel destination on Valentine’s Day or “just because” with the Celebration Package at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. Highlights include two nights in a recently renovated Strip View Suite or Presidential Strip View Suite, and a consultation with the Hotel’s Romance Concierge.

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Four Seasons Hotel Boston Celebrates Milestone 6,000 Twitter Followers with Six Tasty Prizes.

Followers of Four Seasons Hotel Boston on Twitter @FSBoston will soon have a reason to smile – and dig in. Less than 170 Twitter followers away from reaching a milestone 6,000 followers, there will be a delicious prize awarded to six lucky winners once the count strikes 6,000 - which could be any day now.

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Four Seasons Hotel Prague Enhances Its Spa Menu with New Omorovicza Treatments.

Four Seasons Hotel Prague is enhancing its menu with three new Spa treatments using Hungarian luxury spa cosmetics Omorovicza. The Health Club is currently offering seven Omorovicza treatments in total, in addition to standard massages and treatments based on local traditions.

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Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Presents Enneagram Package, February 22-24.

The human psyche is complex. All are born with unique characteristics that, as the years pass, unfortunately are blocked by stress and other imbalances in the system. The Enneagram is all about find one's inner balance; when there is balance, there are nine main types that are integrated in everyone.







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Rugby League World Cup 2013 Unveils Marriott Hotels & Resorts as Official Parnter

Rugby League World Cup 2013 today announced Marriott Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner of the tournament.  Marriott will host all 14 competing nations at base camps across the UK and Ireland.






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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Receives Honors for Thirty-Two Properties in the 2013 Edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hotel Rankings

An impressive 32 hotels within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. have been named award winners in the 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Rankings. 







A celebration of love this Valentine's Day with Jumeirah

Love is in the air this February across Jumeirah’s luxury hotels in Dubai. Offering several exciting and elegant experiences including exclusive room offers, yacht cruises, spa packages and romantic beach dinners, Jumeirah has it all covered this Valentine’s day. 









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The Loews Regency Hotel Announces Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group As Partner for Hotel's Two New Restaurants

The Loews Regency Hotel announced today a partnership with Sant Ambroeus Hospitality Group to open and manage two new restaurants in the Loews Regency Hotel when it reopens in the fall of 2013. Restaurateurs Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli, owners of the celebrated restaurants Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever and Felice, will open an Italian grill concept in the hotel’s new flagship restaurant, which will also serve as the home for the famed Power Breakfast. In addition, they will operate the hotel’s bar and lounge, located in the lobby. 



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Hilton Worldwide Announces 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award Winners

Hilton Worldwide has announced that twelve of its Team Members have received the 2012 CEO Light & Warmth Award, the company's highest honor. This award was established to recognize exceptional Team Members who embody Hilton Worldwide's Values of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership and Now.




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Loews Hotels Returns to Washington D.C. and Celebrates the Golden Anniversary of The Madison Hotel

Loews Hotels & Resorts returns to Washington, D.C. with a new running mate, the Loews Madison Hotel. The hotel, which recently completed a dramatic $23 million renovation, is celebrating 50 years as one of the most distinguished hotels in the nation’s capital.






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The L.A. Hotel Downtown to become Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Downtown in Italy

The Shenzhen New World Group, a China-based ownership group, announces its independent hotel, The L.A. Hotel Downtown, will debut as a Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in May.








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Hyatt Place Corpus Christi Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and American Resort Management, LLC today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Corpus Christi, the newest hotel in Corpus Christi and the first Hyatt Place hotel in the area. Located in the heart of Corpus Christi, the hotel is minutes away from Padre Island National Seashore, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.





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Southampton Airport helps local Green Space get off the ground

This weekend saw the launch of a new community gardening project in Swaythling funded by the Southampton Airport Community Fund.

The garden, at 286 Burgess Road, is being created and managed by Green Space Community Gardens which has already transformed spaces in Sway and New Milton.


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Bigger, better Great Southern food festival - Government of Western Australia

Food lovers from around Australia and the world will have a bigger, better IGA Taste Great Southern food and wine festival to look forward to thanks to a funding increase from the State Government.
 
Tourism Minister Kim Hames said IGA Taste Great Southern received the funding boost through Eventscorp’s Royalties for Regions - Regional Events Program to increase the number of attractions, host international journalists to build the profile of WA’s Great Southern region and produce, and attract celebrity chefs and personalities.



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Hawai'i Tourism Authority announces selection of 29 community events on the island of O'ahu

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s tourism agency, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu, and the Counties of Maui, Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i, have selected 98 events and programs statewide to receive funding under its County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP) for 2013.



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Spirit Airlines Announces New Ultra Low Fare Service Between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Denver

Spirit Airlines today announced it is starting ultra low fare service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Denver.

Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive email alerts on Spirit's deals and offers.



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