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  • New business jet Challenger 350 launched by Bombardier New business jet Challenger 350 launched by Bombardier

    GENEVA - Canadian aeroplane maker Bombardier has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the launch of the new Challenger 350 aircraft in collaboration with global leader in private aviation, US firm NetJets. The launch on Monday was held at a special event here at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE). Bombardier said deliveries of the ...

  • Work starts on creation of new Dubai island Work starts on creation of new Dubai island

    Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...

  • Chiranjeevi offers wide opportunities to foreign film producers in India

    Asserting that India is a complete film making destination Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has offered wide opportunities to foreign film producers in the country. Speaking at the Cannes International Film Festival at Cannes, France, yesterday, the Minister said " We try constantly for creating new opportunities for the international filmmakers, to access diverse Indian locations, and ...

  • Civil Aviation Minister takes action against erring DGCA officers

    Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has taken a decision to award minor penalty of censure to four officers of DGCA namely James George, Assistant Director (Airworthiness), V.P. Massey, Director (Airworthiness), R.K. Yadav, Assistant Director (Airworthiness) and Rajiv Gaur, Assistant Director (AE) for non-intimation of employment of their dependents in the private airlines or any sector under ...

  • Mexicos tourism sector goes up

    Economic activity associated with tourism grew 4 percent in 2012 compared with the year before, Mexico's INEGI statistics service said. Spending by foreign and domestic tourists increased by 4.7 percent last year. In the fourth quarter of 2012, tourism activity topped the same period in 2011 by 4 percent, INEGI said Monday. By segments, spending by domestic tourists rose 4.8 percent, while ...


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Sullivan's Travels [DVD]

Sullivan's Travels [DVD]

Preston Sturges' fourth film as a director, Sullivan's Travels, has often been described as "Swiftian," and, indeed, its satire is as much akin to Jonathan Swift's incisive sensibilities as its title is purposefully evocative of Swift's satiric masterpiece, Gulliver's Travels. ...

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  • South Australian Tourism Commission using short films to show new side to city

    THE secret Adelaide night life that rivals Sydney's; Chinatown's hidden treasures; chef Simon Bryant joining the new food-truck culture - these windows into Adelaide life are part of a South Australian Tourism Commission campaign using films made by independent film-makers. The SATC commissioned 10 filmmakers to shoot a short feature showing why they love the state - and the results went ...

  • United Tech CEO sees stronger economy airlines

    HARTFORD, Conn. -; The chief executive of aerospace giant United Technologies Corp. is optimistic about an improving economy and airline ...

  • In Transit Blog Where Do Chefs Eat 3 Apps Tell You

    While many Web sites and apps devoted to dining rely on peer reviews and star ratings, a spate of new apps has eschewed this democratic approach, bypassing the masses for the experts: chefs ...

  • NBA Legend David Robinson Launches ÂAdmiral Hospitality ScholarsÂ’

    To kick off the program, 24 Houston students will participate in a three-day hospitality camp starting July 8th at the University of Houston's Hilton College. Program participants will be matched up with a personal mentor from the hospitality industry; a one-year internship at a local Hilton Worldwide-branded hotel managed by American Liberty Hospitality; and, will receive financial support ...

  • Best Western International First US Hotel Company to Establish Presence in Myanmar

    Announces agreement to take over the management of the Green Hill Hotel, a property located in the heart of MyanmarÂ’s largest city, Yangon. Best Western International becomes the first US hotel company to establish a presence in Myanmar, following the exciting recent developments that have allowed the country to welcome new foreign investment. The six-month-old Green Hill Hotel, which ...

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