Union Tourism Minister Shri Subodh Kant Sahai has said that tourist from countries having sizable Buddhist population such as Thailand and Malaysia would be provided the facility of Visa on Arrival ( VOA). Inaugurating a two day International Buddhist Conclave at Varanasi, he said his Ministry had also decided to develop a Ghat in the temple town Varanasi in the name of Lord Buddha on the bank of river Ganga.
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By Subway- Beijing subways are best ways to swiftly travel around the city. The networks have expanded rapidly in recent years especially since Beijing Olympics. During rush hour trains can be extremely crowded and this subway network shuts down too early.
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Hongbin Lou RestaurantIt is an old and famous Muslim restaurant in Beijing. Average price per person is about 89 yuan (14 USD).
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The birthplace of the Chinese Civilization, Beijing also known as Peking, is the political, educational and cultural nucleus of People’s Republic of China. The second largest city of the most populous country in the world, Beijing for nearly 800 years, was the capital of Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
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The birthplace of the Chinese Civilization, Beijing also known as Peking, is the political, educational and cultural nucleus of People’s Republic of China. The second largest city of the most populous country in the world, Beijing for nearly 800 years, was the capital of Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
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1. City of Cuenca – UNESCO World Heritage site.2. City of Guayaquil and the Malecon 2000.3. City of Quito – UNESCO World Heritage site.4. Cotopaxi Volcano and the Cotopaxi National Reserve area.
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Protect yourself from the sun: Situated on the equator, the weather conditions are always on the extremes. It is advised that you apply some sun block to prevent yourself from getting skin-burns, sun-strokes.
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Often touted by backpackers, as a ‘Land of Activities’; Ecuador offers a myriad of opportunities to visitors seeking adrenaline gushing experience. On the other side, the nation is tranquil and mystifying - aspects that are seldom seen in other destinations. A treat for leisure travelers, here are certain activities frequently dabbled by the tourists.
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With so many alluring nations already making waves in the tourism industry, why choose Ecuador as your next venture? Well, the nation not only houses some of the world’s best attractions (including the UNESCO listed World Heritage Sites) but also boasts of a solid infrastructure and a steady economy.
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Located in the Northwestern fringes of South America, Ecuador is a picturesque delight best-known for its mesmerizing natural landscapes and the tranquil islands. Boasting a string of UNESCO World Heritage sites, the country has long been a major tourist destination for backpackers seeking for a blissful respite.
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TallinnThe capital city, Tallinn is best known as UNESCO-listed Medieval Old Town, a fairytale neighborhood of cobblestone streets, gabled houses and picturesque lanes. Here, visitors can explore a vast range of museums, churches and handicraft workshops. One can visit the KUMU art museum which was crowned as Europe's best museum in 2008.
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SOLARIS TALLINNSolaris Centre - a multifunctional entertainment and culture centre - is the first in Estonia to offer a meeting hall, Solaris Tallinn, with seating capacity of 1,800 in its premises. The unique location of Solaris Tallinn makes it an ideal choice for any event.
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Situated in northwestern Europe, Estonia is still considered a relatively lesser-known country among MICE buyers and planners. Although a wandering tourist’s delight, Estonia, till some years back, had left little mark in the flourishing MICE industry. However, over the last few years, prominent players of the MICE industry have shown keen interest in this Baltic state for holding meetings and conferences.
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Cynics believe that Estonia lags behind other popular destinations owing to its low-profile image. However, they are unaware of the fact that over the past few years Estonia has gradually escalated itself as a popular MICE destination. We would like to shed light on certain points that mark Estonia as one of the best places to hold events and conferences.
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Tartu is one of Estonia´s prime conference destinations, hosting myriad of events each year. The city and its environs are home to 37 conference and seminar venues with a combined seating capacity of 7,172. The largest among them are the Dorpat Conference Centre, Vanemuine Concert Hall, Tartu University´s Assembly Hall and the Athena Centre.
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Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten HamburgAccommodation: 156 Rooms; floors: 5Facilities: Conference facilities, meeting rooms, banquets, ballroom, wedding reception venue, exhibition space.
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The Reeperbahn - Nightlife Hub and Red Light District A visit to Hamburg is incomplete without a stopover at Reeperbahn. Home to one of Europe’s biggest red light districts, Reeperbahn is Hamburg’s legendary nightlife mile. Reeperbahn is also dotted with many great bars, restaurants, theatres and clubs along with sex shops, sex museums, erotic theatres and strip clubs. Such diversities make Reeperbahn an interesting and mesmerising must-visit attraction.
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The next time your eyes are searching for a European MICE destination, why not fix them on one of the most beautiful cities in the world — Hamburg. Situated between North and Baltic seas, Hamburg is considered one of the most important economic centres of Europe. This ‘city on water’ proffers an assortment of preferences to execute conferences, seminars, events and incentives.
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The Hamburg Convention Bureau GmbH (HCB) is the central marketing organisation and lobby group for Hamburg as a congress and event location. The HCB markets Hamburg both nationally and internationally as a location for congresses, conventions, incentives and events and is the first port of call for all customers planning events in the Hamburg metropolitan area.
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One of the most advanced conference centres in Europe, Congress Centre Hamburg (CCH) is ideally located at the centre of Hamburg. It hosts more than 350 different events each year. Not only national and international events, but also concerts, theatre productions and annual general meetings of stock exchange listed companies are being hosted by this centre.
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Budapest Congress & World Trade Center – This conference center is one of the city's leading meeting venues for international business gatherings and events.
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- Flavours of Hungary Gastro Fair
- Budapest Christmas Market
- Art Market Budapest
- Spar Budapest International Marathon
- Café Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival
- Buda Castle Beer Festival
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Szechenyi Bath or Rudas Bath –It is one of the most acclaimed thermal spa baths in this ‘European Spa City’. This thermal spa is known to be beneficial and is great place to recharge your batteries after an eventful day.
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Intercontinental Budapest
Apáczai Csere János utca 12-14, Budapest 1052 Hungary
• 12 meeting rooms
• 1,869 m² / 20,117 ft² of meeting space
• 14 sales and meeting professionals on-site
• Largest room capacity: 900 reception style
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Budapest is not only the capital of Hungary but also its political, cultural, commercial and industrial center. The city, which has one of the highest numbers of thermal springs and medical baths in Europe, is known for its spectacular Art Nouveau architecture, museums, spas and art galleries.
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The Galungan festival is the most important festival in Bali. It takes place throughout the island and is an annual event in the wuku year. It lasts for ten days when it is believed that all the gods, including the supreme deity Sanghyang Widi, come down to earth for the festivities. Kuningan is the last and most important day of the festival.
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Kuta Kuta has a five-kilometer long arching sandy beach that is one of the best in Bali. This stunning beach is also quite easy to reach being located close to the airport. It is popular among young people and surfing enthusiasts. The absence of big rocks and corals make it a perfect surfing destination especially for beginners.
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The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali 20 Meeting Rooms2,700 square metres of exhibition spaceExclusive bonded warehouseLargest ballroom in BaliAuditorium with 506 seats, built-in stage with cinema size screen and convention centre
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• Currency : Indonesian Rupiah• Time : GMT + 8 hours• Area: 5620 km2• Drivers License : If you wish to hire a car you must be over 18 years of age and posses an IDP
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Bali, also known as the ‘Island of Gods’ is an exotic, picturesque destination that offers you an opportunity to experience life as you could have never imagined. The mysticism that surrounds the island is one of the reasons that it is fast emerging as a popular choice for both inquisitive travellers in search or spirituality as well as MICE planners on the lookout for splendid locations.
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The International Astronomical Union, which unites researchers in the field of astronomy / astrophysics from more than 70 nations, will be holding its 2018 general assembly in Vienna. The event will last more than two weeks and generate some 30,000 bednights for the city.
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Vietnam-based Luxury Travel will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8.
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Canada’s hotel industry reported decreases in the three key performance metrics for the week of 16-22 September 2012, according to data from STR. In year-over-year measurements, the country’s hotel occupancy fell 2.7 percent to 75.3 percent; its average daily rate declined 2.9 percent to CAD$135.29; and its revenue per available room was down 5.5 percent to CAD$101.91.
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JetBlue Airways announced its annual Bid for Good online charitable auction and Swing for Good Golf Classic, the airline's largest charitable fundraisers of the year. The 2012 Swing for Good and Bid for Good efforts will help JetBlue hit the $1 million mark for funds raised for a variety of its nonprofit partners since 2009.
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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has launched two ‘As seen on X Factor Holiday Packages’ prior to its debut on UK and Irish TV screens on 29 and 30 September 2012.
The hotel, which provided one of the locations for hit TV series The X Factor, hosted celebrity judge Nicole Scherzinger and her guest judge Ne-Yo alongside TV presenters Dermot O’Leary and Caroline Flack as they filmed one of four parts of the Judges’ House scenes in Dubai.
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Air Canada announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role he will have responsibility for the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of the airline. Mr. Goersch will have oversight for all key operating areas including flight operations, maintenance and engineering, airports, in-flight service, and systems operations control.
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A high-energy celebration of street artists and their craft, the 2012 Goyang Lake Park Arts Festival will be taking the streets of Lake Park in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do by storm from Oct 3 to 7.
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Chris Bosh, a member of the 2012 NBA Champion Miami HEAT, was the guest speaker at the kick-off event for Carnival’s Scholarship & Mentoring Program, which matches Miami-Dade County high school students with a member of the company’s management team to provide students with a first-hand look at the business world.
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The U.S. hotel industry experienced mixed results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 16-22 September 2012, according to data from STR. In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy fell 1.0 percent to 66.0 percent, average daily rate was up 0.3 percent to US$107.82 and revenue per available room ended the week virtually flat with a 0.6-percent decrease to US$71.20.
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Virgin Australia launched a major marketing campaign designed to showcase the airline’s new flying experience and its award-winning service.The flagship of the campaign, a 60-second television commercial, features many of Virgin Australia’s own employees and was filmed on the salt plains of Western Australia over a period of five days.
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The 2012 Daehanminguk Makgeolli Festival is scheduled to run from Oct. 6 to 7 at the Ilsan Culture Park in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. Celebrating makgeolli (a traditional Korean rice wine), the festival schedule includes a variety of side events such as tightrope-walking performances (“jultagi”), traditional martial arts demonstrations, hands-on makgeolli making programs, and even a makgeolli drinking contest.
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Organized by Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip, the 4th Run of Hope Macau will take place on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Similar to previous years, events include a 5.4 km individual run, a 3 km friendly walk, plus some pre and post event fund-raising activities to support the cancer program at Kiang Wu Hospital and the Evangelize China Fellowship orphanage in Macau.
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Bombardier Aerospace announced that it has received orders for a total of eight Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and four Global 8000 aircraft. The customer has requested to remain unidentified at this time.
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Bombardier Aerospace announced that it has received orders for a total of five Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and one Global 8000 aircraft.
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There are lots of traditions the British look forward to every year, from switching on the Christmas lights to ice-skating in the open air. VisitBritain picks highlights from around the nation. There are plenty of opportunities to soak up the festive spirit for free around Britain, beginning with a stroll down almost any street from late afternoon, when the Christmas lights twinkle and shop windows are filled with fantastic displays.
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In response to strong corporate demand, Virgin Australia will increase flights between Brisbane and key regional cities Emerald, Newcastle and Rockhampton. Additional services between Brisbane and Emerald will commence on 29 October 2012, while from 12 November 2012 new flights will commence between Brisbane and Newcastle and also Brisbane and Rockhampton.
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Virgin Australia announced a new partnership with one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, Queensland Ballet. Queensland Ballet was founded in 1960 and is one of only three full-time professional ballet companies in Australia, presenting around 100 performances throughout Queensland every year.
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaupulehu, the first and only Forbes Five-Star resort on Hawaii Island has partnered with GOLF magazine in treating a lucky reader to the golf trip of a lifetime.
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Hotel Energy Solutions, an online tool developed by UNWTO which allows hotels to assess their energy consumption and move towards more sustainable energy options, has been launched in Spanish on the occasion of ‘World Tourism Day 2012 – Tourism and Sustainable Energy’.
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Tourism businesses and destinations are committed to the sustainable energy agenda but need the support of the energy sector and governments to move forward, said leading experts from the aviation, accommodation and other tourism industries meeting in Spain for the official celebrations of World Tourism Day 2012 (Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain, 27 September 2012).
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The U.S. Travel Association applauded today’s announcement by the Brand USA board of directors that Chris Thompson would be its next president and CEO. Thompson is currently president and CEO for VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s destination marketing organization.
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Next generation travelers say they want choices and flexibility so they can have it all. They don’t want to choose between a meeting room and a restaurant/bar on the local scene to meet up with business colleagues or friends to work or play. To meet their expectations, Marriott Hotels & Resorts is accelerating the roll out of its great room lobby experience that offers style, comfort, convenience and entertainment for the new generation of travelers.
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Marriott International today announced the opening of the 220-apartment The Imperial Mansion, Beijing - Marriott Executive Apartments. This is Marriott International’s fifth extended stay property in China, showing great support and commitment for the brand, and is located within the capital city’s busy central business and leisure district, next door of the Forbidden City, the world’s largest imperial palace.
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JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, announced plans to open a new 300-room JW Marriott Hotel in Cabo San Lucas in 2015. The property will be operated by Marriott under an agreement with Operadora Punta Peninsula, S.A. de C.V., and ownership group Grupo Diestra.
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Hilton Worldwide has announced that it has signed a management agreement with Carvalho Hosken Hotelaria Ltda. for the 298-room new-build Hilton Barra, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil - Hilton Worldwide's first hotel in Rio de Janeiro. The project, currently under construction, is expected to open in June 2014 and will provide travelers a new place to stay during the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Hilton London Canary Wharf announced the launch of the new pre-concert menu at Cinnamon. Located just one tube stop away from The O2, in West India Docks, Cinnamon at Hilton London Canary Wharf is perfectly situated for a pre-concert dinner.
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The View from The Shard - the new premium visitor experience at the pinnacle of The Shard - London’s newest landmark, and Western Europe’s tallest building - will be at WTM for the first time in 2012 ahead of its opening on 1 Feb. 2013.
Adding to the exclusivity of Crystal Cruises’ guest participation in Sydney, Australia’s over-the-top New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration this year, the city’s Harbour of Light Parade committee has chosen Crystal Cruises’ appointed vessels to be among its top-ranked participants. The committee has short-listed Crystal’s exclusively-appointed, luxurious, glass-walled cruising vessels (for its guests in the evening’s grand flotilla) in the “Best Dressed” group.
Bombardier Aerospace announced the opening of a new Regional Support Office (RSO) in Moscow. The RSO, operated by Bombardier Aerospace Services Russia LLC, will serve as a regional support hub for the growing number of commercial aircraft customers in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
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CNNGo, CNN International’s subsidiary Web site that covers popular scenes in 8 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, has picked the 2012 Andong International Maskdance Festival as one of ‘6 reasons to visit Korea this fall.’
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Norwegian Breakaway will redefine relaxation and fitness at sea when the ship launches in late April 2013, featuring an expansive spa with the first-ever salt room at sea and state-of-the-art fitness facility offering a variety of exciting and innovative fitness options.
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This Friday will mark the premiere of airberlin’s new stadium commercial for Fortuna Dusseldorf. The commercial, which lasts about a minute, will be shown for the first time on large screens in the stadium during the home match for Dusseldorf’s long-standing football club who are playing Schalke 04.
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India and China have expressed their willingness to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation. This was decided at a meeting between Mr. Zhu Shanzhong, Vice Chairman of China National Tourism Administration and Shri Girish Shankar, Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi today.
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Union Tourism Minister Minister Shri Subodhkant Sahai will inaugurate the Second International Buddhist Conclave at Varanasi on September 29, 2012. The conclave is being held with a view to showcasing and projecting the Buddhist Heritage of India.
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Running 24 – 30 September, the week celebrates the benefits of the evening and night time economy, offering the opportunity to showcase the quality, diversity and vibrancy of England’s evening and night-time treats. As the evenings draw in and hours of darkness begin to increase, VisitEngland rounds up some of the nation’s best after dark experiences. One of the most ravishing sights on Earth is the night sky.
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The Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival, an annual event celebrating the Hwaseong Fortress, will take place from October 5th to 7th in Gyeonggi-do Suwon.
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A white blanket of snow covered the top of Vail Mountain as the ski resort received its second snowfall of the season. The early snowfall is a reminder that Vail’s 50th anniversary ski and snowboard season is just around the corner, and the celebration will kick-off in a big way on opening day, Friday, Nov. 16, with the debut of a new, state-of-the-art gondola in Vail Village.
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Irish Ferries is giving their customers a head start by opening its doors to bookings on 2013 services to France. With prices starting from EUR129 one way for two adults and car, their 2013 offering includes the bonus of a EUR100 booking deposit with the balance payable just six weeks before departure plus a free return trip to Britain for a car plus two passengers for all motorists who book a return package to France during June, July and August.
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Summer is coming to an end, and Four Seasons Hotel Beirut is giving a chance to all the city’s lovers to enjoy the last bits of the sun with a special Pool Package offer. Now guests can dive into the luxury, while experiencing Beirut from a different angle, on their own or with friends or family in this special Pool Package.
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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, where couples escape for a vacation that is as relaxing or adventurous as they wish, there is a new experience, Two Play Till Midnight, designed to melt away any worries and make space for couples to relax, renew and reconnect.
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British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin a joint business agreement with the two airlines sharing revenue on applicable flights between Europe and Japan.
The joint business, which starts on October 1, 2012, will benefit customers by providing better links between Europe and Japan, greater choice of flights to more destinations, enhanced frequent flyer benefits and the potential to launch new routes.
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Guests arriving at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives from 1 November 2012 can leave both their shoes and their cash behind, because from that date the resort begins its Ultimate All-Inclusive experience. Although Centara has always featured fully inclusive accommodation, Ultimate All-Inclusive takes this concept to an entirely new level and represents the ultimate in luxury escapes.
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The Broadway National Tour of Mary Poppins and the Arena World Tour of How to Train Your Dragon will swoop into the Albany area. The Disney classic Mary Poppins will play the Proctors Main stage in Schenectady Tuesday, October 2 through Sunday, October 7. While How to Train Your Dragon will play the Times Union Center Thursday, October 4 through Sunday October 7.
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LAN Airlines has placed an order for Airbus’ Space-Flex PRM (Persons with Reduced Mobility) lavatory option to equip new Airbus A320 aircraft. LAN joins TAM Airlines in selecting Space-Flex which creates more passenger comfort. This brings total orders for Space-Flex to equip 101 A320 Family aircraft.
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Hilton Worldwide announced that John Rogers has joined Embassy Suites as global head of the all-suite, upper upscale, full-service brand. In this position, Rogers will oversee all aspects of brand management including global development, brand performance support, brand marketing and PR, brand sales, revenue management and franchise owner relations. Rogers will be based at Hilton Worldwide's global headquarters in McLean, VA.
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John Westoby, General Manager of Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok announced the promotion of Ms. Suwanich Kanjanakunya to Director of Sales and Catering.
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In response to a recent survey, ASTA found that that most agencies saw stronger revenue and transaction volume in the first half of 2012 as compared to 2011. Further, the survey found agencies expect to see a stronger profit in 2012 and 2013, returning to pre-2009 profit levels.
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The National Conference Center has released its fall white paper as part of the successful quarterly series Meeting Discoveries relating to meeting industry trends and helping meeting planners develop more productive meetings.
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Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia announced the appointment of Dreamedia Events to provide in-house audio-visual services and full event production at the new Uluru Meeting Place meeting and conference facility at Ayers Rock Resort. The Uluru Meeting Place will be officially opened on 16 November.
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Travellanda has managed to secure a strong position among the best Incoming Tour Operator in the UK. After the significant growth the company experienced in 2010 and 2011, Travellanda increases its contracting power.
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Situated in the pristine wilderness of Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s malaria free Eastern Cape, Great Fish River Lodge reopened its doors at the beginning of September following an interior redesign.
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Redix Travel takes a pride to welcome you to one of the most ancient countries - Georgia. Its archaeological evidence indicates a Neolithic culture in the area of modern Georgia as early as the 5th millennium BC and with its spiritual and material treasures, Georgia occupies a very significant place in the world culture.
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Situated in the pristine wilderness of Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s malaria free Eastern Cape, Great Fish River Lodge reopened its doors at the beginning of September following an interior redesign.
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Trinity has grown its team by recruiting six new members of staff over the last three months, increasing the total number of employees to 31. As a result the company has moved to a larger office to accommodate all the staff in one building.
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As Malaysia’s leading convention facility offering world-class services to an international clientele, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is always looking for ways to remain ahead of the curve. With this in mind, the Centre is increasing its engagement with a large populated emerging market in Asia namely China.
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