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Emirates set to launch its 13th weekly flight between Kolkata and Dubai

Emirates airline, a global connector of people and places, announced two enhancements to its service to the Kolkata market. Commencing 29th March 2015 the airline will add a 13th weekly flight between the West Bengal capital and its home and …

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Terrorism ruled out as initial cockpit voice recorder from AirAsia revealed

Terrorism ruled out as the initial download of the cockpit voice recorder from AirAsia QZ8501 was released.   Crash investigators looking at the tragic loss of Indonesia Air Asia flight QZ8501 say they have found no evidence of terrorism or …

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Atlas Shows Tourism’s Vital Role – Where Else But Queensland?

The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has today congratulated the LNP government and Queensland Labor for putting the critical tourism sector on the election agenda and committing to spending in the future. TTF is today releasing its tourism priorities document, …

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Berlin Fashion Week presents Berlin designers and international fashion

The Berlin Fashion Week (19–23 January 2015) brings a number fashion shows with the latest designs to unusual places across the capital: – the Green Showroom for sustainable fashion is taking over Postbahnhof at Ostbahnhof; – the Show & Order …

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Hyatt Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter 2014 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that it will release fourth quarter 2014 financial results on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 10:30 a.m. CT.   All interested persons may listen to …

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Empowering Women of Nepal encourage travellers to employ women guides

The 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking Company was established in 1994 in Pokhara, Nepal. Prior to that, the founders, the three sisters Lucky, Dicky and Nicky Karki Chhetri were running a small guest house and restaurant in Pokhara’s Lakeside tourist area. …

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Malaysia Will Miss The Boat By Further Delays in Granting Visa Exemption

Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) president Hamzah Rahmat welcomes the report that the Cabinet had agreed in principle to ease visa requirements for tourists from China.   “However, the paybacks will be minimal if done half-heartedly by …

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Boeing and Qatar Airways finalized order for four 777 Freighters

Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalized an order for four 777 Freighters, valued at $1.24 billion at current list prices.   The airline also has purchase rights for four additional airplanes, which when exercised will bring the combined value to …

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Tourism New Zealand – Partnerships drive growth in Korea market

The latest Tourism New Zealand drive to convince Korean active considerers to choose New Zealand includes a number of joint venture campaigns with Korean Air and the travel trade. Coordinated with 14 key travel agent partners in Korea and joint …

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Celebrate Australia Day in the Historic Macarthur Region

A huge carnival with fireworks, a free barbecue breakfast and a thong throwing competition are among the many Australia Day activities that will be held at three locations in the historic Macarthur region – the birthplace of Australian agriculture and …

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