Canadian hotel industry's occupancy increases by 3.9 percent

Canada’s hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics for the week of 19-25 August 2012, according to data from STR.

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Seoul Royal Residence to host Sunday Art Performances

Every Sunday during September and October, Unhyeongung Royal Residence in Seoul will be presenting Korean traditional cultural performances.

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Canadian Hotel Industry's revenue per available room up by 6.5 percent

Canada’s hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics for the week of 19-25 August 2012, according to data from STR.

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Festival O! Gwangju Media Art 2012 to Begin

The Festival O! Gwangju Media Art 2012 will take place from September 5th through 7th at the 5.18 Democracy Square, Jeonil Building, Asia Culture Maru, and Asian Culture Complex under the theme of ‘Light and Human’.

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Opinion leaders deliver New Zealand's targeted campaign messages

Chinese free and independent travellers (FIT) are set to be inspired by emotive messages from high profile opinion leaders as part of Tourism New Zealand's (TNZ) latest JV campaign with Air New Zealand. The 'New Zealand, New Emotion' campaign builds on previous activity, including the 100 % Revive your emotions campaign.

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Geumsan to Hold Ginseng Festival

The 32nd Geumsan Insam (Ginseng) Festival is slated to take place from September 14th through the 23rd at Geumsan Ginseng Museum square and Insam Yakcho Geori (Ginseng & Medicinal Herb Street) area in Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do.

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Air Pacific Launches Direct Suva - Port Vila Service

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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Finest in Caribbean and the Americas to reap rewards in Turks & Caicos

The most successful travel brands in the Caribbean and the Americas are set to be acknowledged at a red-carpet ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa on Friday 14 September 2012.

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Brusselicious offers a unique dinner combining top-quality 'street food' and comic strips

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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Jumeirah Hosts part of UK X Factor in Dubai

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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Air Malta and ALPA Reach Agreement

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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It's Harvest & Apple Tasting Time in Wayne County

Wayne County is noted for their apples, we are the 2nd largest producer of apples outside of Washington State so it seems fitting to host an Apple Tasting Tour. This tour is an annual event in October and its popularity grows each year.

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Brussels Hosts The 3rd Comic Strip Festival

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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Etihad Cargo Announces Freighter Operations To Doha

Etihad Cargo will inaugurate a new weekly freighter operation from Abu Dhabi to the Qatari capital, Doha, effective September 3.

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Tickets go on sale for 30 of New York City's Broadway Shows

NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, and the Off-Broadway League today announced two-for-one tickets to 30 shows participating in Off-Broadway Week. Tickets go on sale September 4 for Off-Broadway performances from September 17–30. Now in its sixth season, Off-Broadway Week was created to boost ticket sales and offer great savings for New Yorkers and visitors.

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Jumeirah at Etihad Towers brings Japanese culinary finesse to Abu Dhabi with the opening of 'Tori No Su' Japanese Restaurant

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. Combining an authentic modern Japanese ambience with superb dining and lively urban interaction, Tori No Su features live Teppanyaki and Robatayaki counters, a Sushi bar, a beverage bar as well general seating areas.

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IATA announced global traffic results for July showing slower growth

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.

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Four Seasons Hotel Austin All Abuzz About Texas Honey

Throughout the month of September, locals and guests who visit Four Seasons Hotel Austin will be able to experience what all the buzz is about thanks to a full menu of special offerings devoted to this deliciously sweet ingredient. Oh, Honey! Cocktail – As smooth as a southern drawl, the Oh, Honey! cocktail in the Lobby Lounge blends orange jasmine tea honey – made locally by Good Flow Honey Company – with Dripping Springs vodka, Pierre Ferrand dry curaçao and an egg white for a cocktail worth exclaiming over.

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United to Present at Deutsche Bank 2012 Aviation and Transportation Conference

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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Quattro at East Palo Alto to Host Wine Dinner

Quattro and Schweiger Vineyards and Winery will celebrate the spirit of family and community at a special dinner on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy free flowing conversation with Executive Chef Marco Fossati, Quattro General Manager Adam Ashukian and Schweiger’s Andrew Schweiger and Diana Schweiger Isdahl. 

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Single Implosion Slated for South Bay Power Plant

Dynegy South Bay, LLC, has submitted a minor amendment to its Coastal Development Permit for the demolition of the South Bay Power Plant to the California Coastal Commission.

The terms of the amended permit include one implosion rather than the previously approved two-phased implosion of the power plant's above-ground structures.

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Carnival Cruise Lines Celebrates National Cherry Popsicle Day

August 26 was National Cherry Popsicle Day and, in recognition of this annual event, Carnival Cruise Lines provided a delicious treat of 500 cherry popsicles, along with fun popsicle-shaped balloons, to the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the cruise line’s top charitable partners.

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Take a step back in time with an antiques-themed Vistas cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – awarded ‘Best Educational Cruise’ by readers of Cruise International magazine in 2011 and a popular contender in the 2012 Awards – is offering a special antiques-themed cruise in autumn 2013, through its acclaimed onboard enrichment programme, Vistas. 

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Porter Airlines opens Newark airport passenger lounge

Porter Airlines officially opened its new passenger lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport. The lounge is beside Porter’s primary gate in Terminal B, providing easy access to departing flights.

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Jumeirah Beach Hotel listed as one of the best-reviewed hotels for 2011

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, part of Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been named in the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2012, an annual ranking of best-reviewed hotels as determined by the world’s leading full-service online travel agency.

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Grand Island, Neb., Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry

Grand Island, Neb., has been awarded a membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's year-long 150th anniversary celebration.

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Four Seasons Shares Good Fortune with Three New Hotels in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing in 2012

Four Seasons continues to expand its presence in China with three openings in 2012, including its first hotels in Guangzhou and Beijing, and a second location in Shanghai. Ten years ago, the company began its expansion strategy in the country with its first hotel in Shanghai, followed by openings in Hong Kong, Macau and Hangzhou. 

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The Neon Museum to officially open to the public on Saturday, October 27

After more than 15 years of planning, the Neon Museum, a Las Vegas historical institution dedicated to the preservation and celebration of some of the city’s most distinctive architectural landmarks, will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, Oct. 27. 

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International visitors to face Cigarette confiscation star

Today marks the start of tighter tobacco duty free allowances, with international visitors forced to surrender their cigarettes or pay up to $100 duty, warns peak advocacy group Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
 
International passengers will only be allowed to bring in 50 duty free cigarettes each, down from 250, an 80 per cent reduction. 

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Boeing Fatigue Test to Validate Predicted Life of B-1 Bomber Fleet

Boeing has begun a five-year fatigue test on the wing of a U.S. Air Force B-1 bomber to validate the predicted life of the bomber fleet, currently forecasted to be 2050. 

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United Airlines Announces Temporary Domestic Routes For Its New Boeing 787 Dreamliners

United Airlines announced plans to fly its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on domestic routes starting in November as it prepares to begin previously-announced international service in December and January.

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ITB Asia to feature a programme on Luxury Retailers v Luxury Hoteliers

TB Asia, three day B2B trade show and convention will enlighten the participants on the ‘Luxury Retailers v Luxury Hoteliers: Cannibalistic competitors or potential partners?’ an event programme which is to be held on October 17, 2012.

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Longer queus expected at Australian Airports

Travellers should be prepared for lengthy queues on arrival in all major Australian airports tomorrow when the government introduces cuts to the Duty Free tobacco allowance, according to the Australian Airports Association (AAA).

Passengers are expected to queue longer through the primary and secondary lines for bag search checks on tobacco or as those in the line are forced to surrender their cigarettes or pay duty on tobacco products. 

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Make it a celebration on board with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Many guests on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ worldwide cruises have something to celebrate; a cruise is the perfect way to mark a birthday, an anniversary, or perhaps a retirement. Mindful of these many special occasions, Fred. Olsen offers a choice of packages for guests with something extra to celebrate.

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UNWTO Setting the Scene:Tourism Towards 2030 is a must attend programme at ITB Asia

TB Asia, three day B2B trade show and convention will feature a programme on UNWTO Setting the Scene: Tourism Towards 2030 on October 17, 2012.
 
According to UNWTO long-term forecast Tourism Towards 2030 international tourism is set to continue growing strongly through 2030.

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Delta Welcomes Aerolineas Argentinas to SkyTeam Global Alliance

Delta Air Lines welcomes Aerolineas Argentinas as an official member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. The flag carrier of Argentina becomes SkyTeam's first South American member, building on a strategy to offer customers access to an extensive global network.

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Air Canada's Year-Long Anniversary Celebrations Continue

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of its inaugural flight, Air Canada has launched a special promotion offering a 15 per cent discount off Tango and Tango Plus fares for travel this fall to 75 destinations within North America including its entire Canada-wide network and select transborder routes to the United States. 

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Thailand Hosts Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 Finalists

TAT Hong Kong office joined together with Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to bring the 10 finalists of Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 to Thailand to mark 40th anniversary of the pageant.

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TAT New Delhi office joined hands with Odysseus India Pvt. Ltd. to organise trip for luxury-end agents

TAT New Delhi office joined hands with Odysseus India Pvt. Ltd. to organise familiarization trips for luxury-end agents to visit Thailand from 4th to 10th August, 2012. A total of ten agents from Delhi, Kolkata, Punjab, and Bangalore participated in the trip.

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CEB announces new flights from Cebu to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur

Cebu Pacific is set to begin direct services from Cebu to Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) in the first week of December this year.

CEB currently operates 4 international services from Cebu namely: Cebu to Hong Kong, Incheon (Korea), Pusan (Korea), and Singapore. 

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Tourism makes vital contribution to economy of Argentina says President

The President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has underlined the importance of tourism as a sector able to “generate decent work and wealth across the entire country” on receiving the UNWTO/World Travel &Tourism Council (WTTC) Open Letter on Tourism (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 28 August 2012).

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Chairman Antunes Advances the PATA 'Next Gen' Agenda in India

Mr. João Manuel Costa Antunes, in his capacity as PATA Chairman, held dialogue with India’s tourism industry leaders in New Delhi, August 28. It was the Chairman’s first official PATA visit since becoming chairman in April.

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Southwest Airlines Announces Executive Changes

Southwest Airlines announced that its Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Laura Wright, has advised the Company of her decision to retire. 

Gary Kelly, Southwest's Chairman, President, and CEO, said that Wright's decision was accepted with profound gratitude for her many significant contributions to the success of Southwest over the course of the last 25 years: "Laura has played a key role in the strong financial positioning of Southwest Airlines during the most challenging and difficult times our industry has ever faced," he said.

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THAI Showcases its First A380-800

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a pre-launch reception to showcase its first Airbus A380-800 aircraft and new products and services on August 29. PATA CEO Martin Craigs attended the event to show support to THAI's launch of new products and services.

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Infor Delivers Specialised Asset Management for the Hospitality Industry

Infor announced the availability of Infor10 EAM Hospitality Edition. Specialized for the Hospitality industry and ION-enabled for integration to other Infor products, Infor10 EAM Hospitality Edition has an extensive selection of multi-organization tools to allow facilities to manage several tasks and departments from one integrated application.

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Melbourne to Host International Mycology Conference

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Louise Asher, announced the 19th Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM) 2015 will be hosted in Melbourne.

The Congress, which is expected to attract more than 800 delegates from across the globe to the city over five days, will generate an estimated AUD $3.8 million in economic impact for the state of Victoria.

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Gulf Air Marks Three-Week Countdown to Re-launch of Flights to Iran and Iraq with Special Promotion

Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air is launching a special promotion with up to 30% off on its return air fares to Iran and Iraq from all destinations across its network, to mark the three-week countdown to the resumption of its services. 

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RateGain's channel management solution on pace to deliver 1 million hotel reservations annually

RateGain announced that their customers are experiencing over 98.5% success with updating their rates and inventory on channels they control through the ChannelGain channel management solution, and reservations processed by hotels using the solution is on pace to exceed over 1 million transactions in this year alone.

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IHG Corporate Responsibility Innovation Fund Launches to Generate Positive Community and Environmental Solutions

IHG launches the IHG Corporate Responsibility (CR) Innovation Fund, an initiative that aims to identify and invest in partners innovating environmental and societal solutions that might positively impact the hotel industry.

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MNG Airlines takes delivery of its first A330-200F

MNG Airlines has taken delivery of its first of four A330-200Fs on order. Today the airline already operates a fleet of seven A300 cargo aircraft, and will expand its services by moving up to the A330 Freighter. 

Sedat Özkazanç, Managing Director of MNG Airlines said: “Holding a big portion of the cargo capacity in Turkey, MNG Airlines is delighted to introduce the A330-200F into our fleet.”

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Bombardier Aerospace Touches Down at AIREX 2012

Bombardier Aerospace will present three of its business jets at the ninth annual International Civil Aviation and Airports Exhibition, AIREX 2012, in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 6–9, 2012. The company will also showcase its innovative commercial aircraft products at its booth in Exhibit Hall 1.

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China's ICBC Leasing places order for 50 Airbus A320 Family aircraft

ICBC Financial Leasing Co. Ltd.  (ICBC Leasing), has signed an agreement with Airbus for a total of 50 A320 Family aircraft, including 30 A320ceo and 20 A320neo. 

The aircraft purchase agreement was signed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing by Li Xiaopeng, Senior Executive Vice President of ICBC and Chairman of ICBC Leasing, and Fabrice Bregier, President and CEO of Airbus.

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Boeing Winged Joint Direct Attack Munition Completes 1st Round of Tests

A winged version of the Boeing Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) that will triple the weapon's glide range to more than 40 miles is a step closer to production after completing wind tunnel tests at a U.S. facility in June.

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Hilton HHonors Celebrates 25 Years of Member Loyalty

This year, Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide's 10 distinct hotel brands, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since the first member joined in 1987, HHonors has grown to more than 30 million members worldwide, offering more ways to earn and redeem points than any other guest-loyalty program. To celebrate its anniversary, Hilton HHonors will be rewarding members throughout the next two months with the 25 Million Point Giveaway and the 25 Days of Winning sweepstakes.

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NYC & Company Names Bronx Zoo and Brooklyn's New York Aquarium Culture Spots for September

NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, named the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium its Culture Spot picks for September. From September 1 to 30 both attractions will offer guests 20% off any Total Experience ticket, which grants you access to all the exhibits and facilities at each destination. Designating two Wildlife Conservation Society’s parks for Culture Spot offers New Yorkers and visitors an opportunity to explore the world’s largest urban zoo and the City’s only aquarium for a discounted price.

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26 travel sellers and front liners attended Kia Ora training

In June, Tourism New Zealand held 100% Pure New Zealand Korea training in Seoul with another successful Kia Ora class.

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Malaysia's Tourist Arrivals Continue To Increase

The Tourism Minister, Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen announced that Malaysia welcomed 11,632,483 tourist arrivals for the first six months of 2012, registering a growth of 2.4%  compared to 11,362,862 arrivals for the same period last year. Correspondingly, total tourist receipts from January to June 2012 rose by 4.0%, generating RM26.8 billion to the country’s revenue compared to RM25.7 billion in 2011.

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The culture feast of Britain continues

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.

Love & Death: Victorian Paintings from Tate - This autumn, eleven of the most spectacular paintings in the national collection come to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.

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Incheon K-Pop Concert 2012 to begin on September 9

The Incheon K-POP Concert 2012 will be held on September 9 at 7 p.m. at Incheon Munhak Stadium.

The concert will feature fifteen leading Hallyu stars including Super Junior, KARA, BoA, SHINee, IU, and 4Minute.

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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore Serves Up Cooking Classes with Chef Oliver Beckert

“These days, a good meal is as much about being entertained as about the food.” - Chef Oliver Beckert. Improve culinary technique, become immersed in another culture and impress friends and family this holiday season with Executive Chef Oliver Beckert’s Cooking Classes at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. 

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An interesting meet-up of Carnival 'Fun Ships' took place in Nassau

In an interesting meet-up of Carnival “Fun Ships,” the Carnival Sensation, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Liberty and Carnival Fantasy were all docked in Nassau late last week.

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VisitEngland launches new online guide - 'Winning More Visitors'

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.  The online resource was developed following a survey by the national tourist board, which revealed that 83 per cent of people looking for access information to plan a trip use destination websites - but only one in three (39 per cent) find it easy to locate the information they need.

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The Garden Restaurant New York Re-opens For Dinner Thursday, September 13

The Garden restaurant re-opens for dinner with a menu by new Executive Chef John Johnson on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Four Seasons Hotel New York. Chef Johnson, a 10-year culinary veteran, recently joined the Hotel from the Water Club at the Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Keeping with the Garden theme, this local favourite known for its power breakfast and lunch, features a new dinner menu with eighty percent of its ingredients heralding from a 100-mile radius of New York City.

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Discover accessible, adventurous Britain

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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Business lunch offer and DJ Nights at CottoCrudo are back after the summer holiday

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. I am sure both Czech clients and Hotel guests will appreciate these fresh delights in addition to our classic CottoCrudo menu."

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United To Present At Fifth Annual Dahlman Rose Global Transportation Conference

United Continental Holdings, Inc. will be presenting at the Fifth Annual Dahlman Rose Global Transportation Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. The presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. CDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT. 

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Cambria Suites Research Reveals San Diego And Seattle Top Business Travel Destinations

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. According to the "Total Work-Life Productivity of Business Travelers" survey, more than seven of 10 (71 percent) business travelers say the key to achieving work-life balance is focusing on "work-life productivity," which means living their overall life more productively by focusing equally on personal and professional needs. 

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Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver Celebrates with a Flurry of Fabulous Events

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and Executive Chef Ned Bell are kicking off September at high velocity. Celebrating health, wellness, superb food and great times, Four Seasons and YEW restaurant are putting some muscle behind their commitment to community. Take advantage of YEW's sustainable seafood concept at special events all around the Lower Mainland, including the Hotel's somewhat secret oasis - the pool deck.

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At El Gaucho Argentine Grill, a Dream Wedding Starts with a Dream Rehearsal Dinner

El Gaucho Argentine Grill Rehearsal DinnerThe island of Aruba is blessed with a great number of couples who choose to celebrate the single most important day of their lives here. For more than three decades El Gaucho Argentine Grill has taken part in making weddings unforgettable, for many couples, their family members and their friends, hosting the traditional pre-wedding ceremony rehearsal dinner, on the night before the big-day.

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TAT and Thai Airways International (Kolkata) Organized AET trip for Kolkata Travel Agents

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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Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International Organized AET trip for Top Nepal Travel Agents

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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Pink Your Drink at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is offering locals and guests the opportunity to "drink pink" with the month long availability of the Pink Drink in Park 75 Lounge in October.

While the cocktail is as pink as a spring blossom, the fresh flavours are perfect for fall in the south. 

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DOT Fines Aerolineas Argentinas for Violating DOT Price Advertising Rule

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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Employment rises by 1.4 per cent in Airline industry says USDOT

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. This is the 19th consecutive month that full-time equivalent employee (FTE) levels for scheduled passenger carriers have been higher than the same month of the previous year.

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Boeing to Provide Performance-Based Logistics for US Air Force F-15 Radars

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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Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi appoints Vella Ramasawmy as General Manager

Kempinski Hotels announced the appointment of Mr. Vella Ramasawmy as the General Manager of their upcoming Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi scheduled to open later this year in East Delhi. A pioneer in the hotel industry, Mr. Ramasawmy is spearheading the hotel team to make it a new landmark for European luxury in India. 

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Delta Enhances Travel Experience at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with iPads and Unique Restaurants

Delta Air Lines begins deployment of more than 250 iPads in three new restaurants on Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's Concourse G. Delta continues to transform the airport experience by providing travelers a new level of access to high-quality food and hi-tech amenities. 

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JetBlue Airways Lights Up New York City Skyline

JetBlue Airways recently flipped the switch on a newly constructed sign atop its headquarters in Long Island City, illuminating the newest addition to New York City's iconic skyline. The sign, composed of individual letters spelling the airline's name and positioned atop the roof of the historic Brewster Building, cements JetBlue's commitment to The Empire State. 

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