Santa Claus goes on vacation
Ever wonder what Santa Claus does during the other 364 days of the year? Each summer in Oeresund, just north of Copenhagen, impersonators of the beloved man in red come together for the Santa Claus World Congress.
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Gourmet in-flight meals
The UAE airline took home the honors for “Best First Class Meals” in the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Over the past two years, Etihad has recruited chefs from the world’s top restaurants.
Thought Leaders Uncover the Latest Trends in Luxury Travel
Explorative and innovative travel, China, Russia, community engagement and dialling down the bling all part of the latest trends to be analysed by Thought Leaders at Luxperience
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Sharjah is the perfect family destination to visit this Ramadan
Sharjah counts on its reputation as a perfect family tourism destination, attracting more families this time of the year because of discounted hotel room prices and the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr once again coinciding with the summer holiday season.
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New Centra Central Station Bangkok now ready for online bookings
Centra Central Station Bangkok is the latest property opened under the Centra value brand of Centara Hotels & Resorts, and is in its soft-opening phase. The hotel has 150 rooms and suites, with a light and modern décor with distinctive touches of oriental styling, and large picture windows that provide city views.
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PATA’s Executive Board Convenes in Bangkok
PATA’s Executive Board conducted a formal meeting at PATA’s headquarters in Bangkok, July 13. Gathering in the newly renovated PATA Engagement Hub, the meeting was the first for newly-elected Executive Board members.
First Hilton in the Baltics Expected To Open in 2016
The upscale hotel is expected to begin welcoming guests in 2016 and will be located just a few minutes’ walk from the historic old town and major commercial areas of the city, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure guests.
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Sustainability focus at EIBTM 2013
EIBTM, the global event for the meetings and events industry, has announced that the Sustainability Stand Award will feature again this year as part of a wider strategy to encourage exhibitors to take a sustainable approach to their participation in the show, which will take place in Fira Gran Via, Barcelona from 19th-21st November, 2013.
Qatar Airwawes adds new African route
Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is set to begin three-flights-a-week to Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, on September 18, 2013. The new service from Doha to Addis Ababa will be operated with an Airbus A320 in a two-class configuration of 132 seats in Economy and 12 in Business Class.
Qatar Airways has upgraded its capacity on its Istanbul – Doha route
All flights on the Doha – Istanbul routes will be operated with a modern Airbus A330, featuring a two-class configuration, including up to 24 seats in Business Class and up to 258 seats in Economy Class.
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Emirates to Expand Presence in Eastern Europe with Launch of Kiev
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, unveiled new expansion plans for Eastern Europe today, with the launch of daily services to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport in Kiev from 16th January 2014, marking its first route to the Ukraine.
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Marriott International unveils Arabic language website
Arabic speaking customers worldwide can now access a host of online functions and important hotel information through the new Arabic website from Marriott International.
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Air China connects Houston and Beijing with new nonstop service
Air China, the exclusive national flag carrier for the People’s Republic of China, begins its four weekly nonstop services between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas.
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Don’t miss the fifth annual HTNG Asia-Pacific Conference, in Hong Kong 23-25 July 2013
HTNG Asia-Pacific Conference is excited to also extend this invitation to hoteliers who are members of the China Hospitality Technology Alliance (CHTA), with whom HTNG recently announced a partnership.
Accor Announces Opening of Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach, Thailand
Pullman, the Accor Group’s upscale international brand, is inaugurating the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach. It is the fifteenth resort in its portfolio, the fifth Pullman in Thailand, and nestled in Naithon Beach, one of the most beautiful expanses on Phuket’s west coast.
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