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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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Sarah's Key (Elle s’appelait Sarah)

Sarah's Key (Elle s’appelait Sarah)

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  • NBA star David Robinson launching Admiral Hospitality Scholars in Houston

    Former San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson has created a new educational program for students interested in the hospitality industry. NBA Hall of Famer and former San Antonio Spur David Robinson is expanding his imprint on Texas post-basketball. Robinson is launching Admiral Hospitality Scholars (AHS), an internship program that will provide select high school students with a pathway to a ...

  • Carnival lowers earnings forecast after Triumph disaster

    Carnival Corp. has lowered earnings forecasts in a turbulent year for the cruise line. Carnival Corp. has lowered its earnings forecast for 2013 in what continues to be a rough year for the cruise company. Miami-based Carnival cited a need to lower its ticket prices in order to entice customers to take cruises amid a string of negative news events, The Miami Herald reported. The company has ...

  • Peabody Hilton team up to bring larger meetings events to C. Fla.

    The Peabody Orlando (shown) is teaming up with Hilton Orlando to offer more space to attract larger meetings and conventions to Central Florida. The Peabody Orlando and Hilton Orlando on International Drive are teaming up to offer more meeting and event space in Central Florida, Orlando Sentinel reports. The hotels marketing initiative, dubbed Orlando 3000 which reflects the number of combined ...

  • ITCM China 2013 advances its position as the leading international MICE event in China

    ?????? ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ????????? ?. ?????? ?????????? ???? 41? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ?.?.?- --> SINGAPORE - This year's event has surpassed the show's previous 6 instalments, making it the most successful in IT&CM China 's 7-year history. And by success, organisers TTG Events , CITS International M.I.C.E. and MP International have many indicators to go ...

  • ADCB-IBD signs MoU with Omeir Travel Agency

    WAM ABU DHABI, May 21st, 2013 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank - Islamic Banking Division (ADCB-IBD) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Omeir Travel Agency, to provide eligible customers with its newly launched Service, Ijarah Travel Finance. Service Ijarah Travel Finance, ADCB's Islamic Banking Division's innovative new product provides its ...

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