Sunday 31 March 2013

"70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC"

The Engineering Institute of Thailand under H.M. the King’s Patronage (EIT) and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. kick off the largest-ever National Engineering Conference and Thailand Engineering Expo 2013 under the theme of “70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC”.

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Early Summer Temptations for Cafe Neo and China Coast Pub Restaurant

All You Can Eat Platter – it’s time for Party!
China Coast Pub + Restaurant is launching its new sharing platter for parties of four or above.


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Sydney Harbour Bridge to be illuminated for Vivid Sydney

Vivid partner, Intel Australia, has teamed up with Sydney-based lightwork innovators 32 Hundred Lighting to create a world-first immersive projection onto the bridge’s western face which will be controlled by the public from an interactive touch screen located on the Luna Park boardwalk.

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IHG Announces New Holiday Inn Express Hotel for Downtown Oklahoma City

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces its newest hotel development for Oklahoma City, in the vibrant Bricktown entertainment area


IHG announces sale of InterContinental London Park Lane for $301.5m ($457m*)

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces it has agreed to sell InterContinental London Park Lane (“the Hotel”) to Constellation Hotel (Opco) UK S.A., which is an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited


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Oman Air Celebrates Success at ITB Berlin

Oman Air is celebrating its participation this year in an extraordinarily successful ITB Berlin.


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IHG set to expand Crowne Plaza presence in Muscat

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (Omran) to open Crowne Plaza Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat.


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'Runners' Revive' Treatment Returns To The Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Boston

The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will reintroduce its bespoke ‘Runners’ Revive’ treatment for the month of April in celebration of the 117th Boston Marathon and Mandarin Oriental, Boston’s prime location along the finish line.


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The Time To Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Take time and make the ultimate urban escape from the daily demands with the rejuvenating Spa Ritual package at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.


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Dragonair launches new uniform for customer-facing staff across its network

Dragonair today announced the rollout of the airline’s new uniform to more than 3,000 customer-facing staff across its network, effective from 28 March 2013.

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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok's Chef Norbert Kostner Granted

Under the ordinance of H.E. Ambassador Michelangelo Pipan, Ambassador of Italy to Thailand, the President of the Republic of Italy, Mr. Giorgio Napolitano has conferred the decoration  Cavaliere dell’ Ordine della Stella d’ Italia upon Norbert Kostner who has been Executive Chef of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok for the past 38 years.


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Americans Receive Half The Amount Of Vacation Time Of Russians

Recent findings released by Hotels.com® today reveal a huge disparity in paid and public holiday entitlements across the globe.

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US Airways Launches Charlotte To London Heathrow Service

Tomorrow US Airways  will begin daily, non-stop service between its largest hub in Charlotte, N.C. and London's preferred business airport, Heathrow. 


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Saturday 30 March 2013

"70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC"

The Engineering Institute of Thailand under H.M. the King’s Patronage (EIT) and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. kick off the largest-ever National Engineering Conference and Thailand Engineering Expo 2013 under the theme of “70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC”.

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IHG set to expand Crowne Plaza presence in Muscat

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that it has signed an agreement with the Oman Tourism Development Company SAOC (Omran) to open Crowne Plaza Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat.


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'Runners' Revive' Treatment Returns To The Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Boston

The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will reintroduce its bespoke ‘Runners’ Revive’ treatment for the month of April in celebration of the 117th Boston Marathon and Mandarin Oriental, Boston’s prime location along the finish line.


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SAA improves on-board experience

South African Airways (SAA) has announced three product enhancements that are set to delight customers flying on the award-winning South African national flag carrier.


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The Time To Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Take time and make the ultimate urban escape from the daily demands with the rejuvenating Spa Ritual package at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore.


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Dragonair launches new uniform for customer-facing staff across its network

Dragonair today announced the rollout of the airline’s new uniform to more than 3,000 customer-facing staff across its network, effective from 28 March 2013.


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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok's Chef Norbert Kostner Granted

Under the ordinance of H.E. Ambassador Michelangelo Pipan, Ambassador of Italy to Thailand, the President of the Republic of Italy, Mr. Giorgio Napolitano has conferred the decoration  Cavaliere dell’ Ordine della Stella d’ Italia upon Norbert Kostner who has been Executive Chef of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok for the past 38 years.


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Americans Receive Half The Amount Of Vacation Time Of Russians

Recent findings released by Hotels.com® today reveal a huge disparity in paid and public holiday entitlements across the globe. When looking at both statutory annual leave and public holiday allowances, the U.S.,


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US Airways Launches Charlotte To London Heathrow Service

Tomorrow US Airways  will begin daily, non-stop service between its largest hub in Charlotte, N.C. and London's preferred business airport, Heathrow. 


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Hotels.com Brings Music To The Ears Of Its Twitter Roadies

Hotels.com® is getting amped for a Twitter sweepstakes in the U.S. and Canada from Monday, March 25 through Friday March 29, 2013 in celebration of the new Hotels.com TV advertisement featuring animated rock stars.


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Alaska Airlines Begins Nonstop Service Between San Diego and Boston

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop flights today between San Diego and Boston—the sixth new city the carrier has begun serving from San Diego in the past year. 


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JAL New jal.com Homepage for Overseas

Japan Airlines (JAL) renewed its overseas homepage http://www.jal.com/ on March 28, 2013 to reflect customer needs to improve usability.

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Southwest Airlines Cargo Awarded Highest Honors For Excellence In Air Cargo

Southwest Airlines Cargo receives continued recognition for excellence in air cargo and has once again been recognized in Air Cargo World's annual Air Cargo Excellence (ACE) Survey as the Diamond Award winner of the "up to 299,999 tonnes" category

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JAL and LAN Peru Begin Codeshare Flights -Travel to and from Peru with more convenience-

Japan Airlines (JAL) and LAN Peru S.A. (LAN Peru), respectively a member and an affiliate airline of the oneworld Alliance®, executed agreements to code-share flights.


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Friday 29 March 2013

Statement by the European Commission on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus

The Commission takes note of temporary restrictions on the free movement of capital, including capital controls, imposed by the Republic of Cyprus as part of a series of measures to prevent the significant risk of uncontrollable outflow of deposits which would lead to the collapse of the credit institutions and to the immediate risk of complete destabilisation of the financial system of Cyprus.


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Norwegian Breakaway's Captains and Hotel Director Named Captain Evans Hoyt, Captain Hakan Svedung and Hotel Director Denis Prguda

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the seasoned captains who will serve on Norwegian Breakaway, the company's most innovative ship to date.

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Pupils' tourism careers get off the ground thanks to Glasgow Airport

Scotland’s next generation is learning about career opportunities in one of the country’s largest and most important industry sectors thanks to Glasgow Airport.


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Glasgow Youth Games check-in at Glasgow Airport

Children gearing up for Scotland's largest youth games event checked in at Glasgow Airport this week.



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EQUITANA 2013 - Final Report

"Gigantic!" was the answer Germany's best showjumper Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum gave when asked to tell us about her impression of EQUITANA 2013.


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PAP-FOR is Expanding it's Geography and Talking First about the Sustainability of the Pulp and Paper Industry of Russia

The organizers of the legendary exhibition PAP-FOR invite you to participate in a new project: Forum PAP-FOR: Sustainability and Efficiency of Pulp and Paper business of Russia.

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IMEX announces new hosted buyer benefits to aid time-stretched business execs

Following the successful test and roll-out of a new single email inbox for hosted buyers at IMEX America last year, the IMEX Group is introducing the same concept for all hosted buyers at IMEX in Frankfurt 21- 23rd May 2013.


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Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou Celebrates Offical Debut With Unveiling Of Designer Fan

Mandarin Oriental, Guangzhou today celebrated its official debut with a champagne lunch reception for over two hundred VIP guests, to unveil the hotel’s signature fan, which has been designed by world respected fashion designer, Vivienne Tam.


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Early Summer Temptations for Cafe Neo and China Coast Pub + Restaurant

China Coast Pub + Restaurant is launching its new sharing platter for parties of four or above. It’s truly American flavor and the portion is of course huge! It is a combination of meat, chicken, seafood and veggie completed with a dessert item from our cake counter.

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Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. Proudly Debuts The Jefferson Suite

Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. is pleased to announce the addition of The Jefferson Suite to its list of luxurious signature suites.


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Omni Hotels & Resorts and Chef Cheryl Forberg Team Up To Offer New Healthy Dining Options

Cheryl Forberg, R.D., one of the nation’s leading authorities on nutrition, a James Beard award-winning chef, and nutritionist for NBC’s The Biggest Loser, has joined Omni Hotels & Resorts culinary team as the luxury hotel brand’s in-house nutritionist.


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"70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC"

The Engineering Institute of Thailand under H.M. the King’s Patronage (EIT) and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. kick off the largest-ever National Engineering Conference and Thailand Engineering Expo 2013 under the theme of “70 Years of Thai Engineering, Growing with AEC”.

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Monday 25 March 2013

DIFC 2013 in Vietnam to feature many interesting activities

This year’s Da Nang International Fireworks Competition (DIFC 2013) in Vietnam will feature even more interesting activities than last year, according to the city’s Tourism Promotion Centre.

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Hawaiian, Airbus Sign Purchase Agreement For Delivery of 16 New A321neo Aircraft

Having reached key labor agreements with its pilot and flight attendant unions on the introduction of new aircraft, Hawaiian Airlines today announced that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire 16 new A321neo aircraft between 2017 and 2020, with rights to purchase an additional nine aircraft.


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Etihad Airways Seals US$125 Million Component Spares Deal With Sanad

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has extended its relationship with Sanad Aero Solutions GmbH (Sanad), with a 10-year agreement for the sale and lease back of some of the airline’s key component spares.

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Con Dao Prison in Vietnam becomes special national relic

Con Dao Prison, where some 20,000 Vietnamese revolutionaries died during the war against the French colonialists and American invaders, has become a special national relic.

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Travellers Retreat to the Beach at Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies

It’s not just another day at the beach when guests of Four Seasons Resort Nevis check into their own private Beach House on the Resort’s famed stretch of Pinney’s Beach. 


Hawaiian Airlines orders 16 A321neo aircraft

Following a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2013, Airbus today announced a firm order for 16 A321neo aircraft from Hawaiian Airlines – the first single-aisle order of Airbus aircraft for the carrier. 


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Revamped King's Cross station provides double boost for local economy

Investment in London’s transport infrastructure is playing a vital role in stimulating economic growth, say local business leaders in King’s Cross, as the station marks the first birthday of the stunning new western concourse.

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Eurostar delivers a strong performance in 2012

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, today reported a strong performance in 2012 marked by rising passenger numbers and good growth in profitability.

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Winemaker Van Williamson and Hawaiian Musician Makana Added to Vintage Wine Weekend at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, May 24-26, 2013.

Well-known winemaker Van Williamson, co-owner of Witching Stick Wines in Anderson Valley, California, and Anne Fashauer have been added to the list of distinguished vintners who will take part in the Vintage Wine Weekend at the award-winning Four Seasons Resort Maui, May 24-26, 2013.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora Introduces the Surf & Turf Package.

Combining the best of accommodation experiences, Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora introduces the Surf & Turf package, providing its guests with a combination stay of an overwater bungalow (surf) and a two-bedroom beachfront villa (turf).


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Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Offers Facial Harmony Course.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence introduces its first holistic course in Facial Harmony April 1 – 4, 2013, led by expert trainer Dagmar Bock.


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Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Introduce MarineSavers

In response to guests’ wishes to be kept updated on its many ongoing marine conservation projects, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has launched marinesavers– a website dedicated to the work of the Resorts’ marine conservation teams.

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Tokyo Laundry Launches Spring/Summer Clothing Collection for 2013

Tokyo Laundry, an established retailer of clothing and accessories for men and women in the UK, announces the release of their Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Buoyant and carefree, the collection combines a bohemian aesthetic with washed linen, floral prints, and colourful palettes.

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Saturday 23 March 2013

CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, INC. WILL COME TO LOUISVILLE

More than 2,000 delegates from the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. will be in Louisville for the 73rd International Congress, International Youth Convention. The congress will be held at the Galt HouseHotel in downtown Louisville April 3-6, 2013. The event has many activities that are open to the public. For more information, visit www.cooljccongress.net.


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Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Expands into Latin America with opening of Waldorf Astoria Panama

Hilton Worldwide proudly announced the expansion of its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand into Latin America with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Panama.


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Venezuela Receives Customer Cup (Spanish)

Los clientes de American Airlines otorgan un nuevo reconocimiento a  Venezuela como mejor estación en su operación de Maracaibo, Estado Zulia por su calidad de  atención al pasajero, siendo esta la cuarta vez que el país recibe este reconocimiento.


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Mobile & Social Media Changing Corporate Travel

The message from leading travel industry executives is clear: business travel in Canada is in a full recovery mode. Demand for air travel and hotel stays amongst business travellers is up in 2013,


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Friday 22 March 2013

American Airlines Applauds Medal of Honor Recipients with Tribute Flight to Washington, D.C., for National Medal of Honor Day

In conjunction with National Medal of Honor Day on March 25, American Airlines is flying an extraordinary group of veterans who have received the nation’s highest military honor for valor in combat to Washington, D.C., for a series of activities in their honor.


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American Airlines Selects Airbus' Runway Overrun Prevention System for its A320 Family Fleet

American Airlines has decided to equip all of its A320 Family fleet with Airbus’ innovative Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology


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