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  • 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 ...

  • Golfer Sharmila set for Deloitte Ladies Open

    Indian golfer Sharmila Nicollet is raring to go at the Deloitte Ladies Open after her recent success at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open at Antalya, where she finished tied 17th. Sharmila, the only Indian at the Ladies European Tour (LET), is playing in the prestigious tour for a second successive year and will compete against some of the top lady golfers in the world. The 250,000 euro ...

  • Striking workers protest Porter Airlines CEO’s speech at mayor’s breakfast

    Police talk to striking Porter Airlines workers outside Mayor Jim Watson’s breakfast. Porter Airlines CEO Robert Deluce spoke at the breakfast and the workers accused the mayor of taking sides in the ...

  • Richard Friedman Named To Four Seasons Board

    Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of prominent real estate developer Richard (Dick) Friedman - representing long-term shareholder Cascade Investment - to the company's Board of Directors effective May 8, 2013. The appointment builds on Mr. Friedman's more than 40 years of strategic development and leadership experience in both the private and public sector. ...

  • Cory Chambers Named VP Revenue Generation Full-Service for White Lodging

    has been promoted to vice president of revenue generation for the company's full-service portfolio. This new role will oversee sales, revenue management, eCommerce and communications channels. "It is my privilege to be a part of White Lodging's continued growth," said Chambers. "We have an amazing and committed team who is poised to move the organization in an exciting ...


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Mighty Joe Young

If "Mighty Joe Young" isn't particularly good, it isn't particularly bad, either. A lightweight rampaging monster feature from Disney Pictures, it has an environmentally appreciative tone and a lot of touchy-feely moments between a 15-foot, 2,000-pound gorilla and Charlize Theron. The premise sounds much more interesting than it actually is. In fact, the movie is so pre-packaged and risk-free that ... ...

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  • Hilton Worldwide Wins Strategic Account Management Program of the Year Award

    Hilton Worldwide is being recognized for building strategic impact through superior relationship management, most specifically in the areas of processes, talent selection and development, leadership, sustainable program evolution, and documented performance results. Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA), a leading global strategic account management organization, announced it has ...

  • Bob Van Den Oord Named Managing Director for The Langham Hong Kong

    In addition to this capacity, Mr. van den Oord continues his role as Vice President of Brands for Langham Hospitality Group. The Langham, Hong Kong announces the appointment of Mr. Bob van den Oord to the position of Managing Director of The Langham, Hong Kong. In addition to this capacity, Mr. van den Oord continues his role as Vice President of Brands for Langham Hospitality Group. With a ...

  • Wyndham Worldwide Announces New Credit Facility

    Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) announced yesterday the closing of a new $1.5 billion revolving credit facility to replace its existing $1 billion facility, which had been scheduled to mature in July 2016. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) announced yesterday the closing of a ...

  • Rental startup Flightcar lands in Boston eyes more airports

    Flightcar, co-founded by CEO Rujul Zaparde, is opening its second car-sharing location at Boston's Logan International Airport in time for Memorial Day weekend. Vehicle-sharing startup Flightcar is opening its second location, Boston, just in time for Memorial Day weekend and plans to be at up to five airports by year's end. But CEO Rujul Zaparde told me this week that he and teen ...

  • SEPTA engineer shortage leaves passengers stranded

    A lack of engineers means that SEPTA cant run all of its scheduled trains. On Saturday, for example, SEPTA cancelled eight Regional Rail trips around the region, the Philadelphia ...

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