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SkyMall Monday: Brobdingnagian Sports Chair
Gadling &bull Jul 19, 2010
With summer in full swing, we're all busy attending picnics, parades, baseball games and Renaissance fairs. The problem at all of those events, of course, is seating. Not just whether or not there will be a place to sit, but if that seating is deserving off housing your very important buttocks. You're a big… Full Story »
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Two New W Retreats Opening November 1
Hotel Chatter &bull Jul 19, 2010
We've had some ups and downs with W Hotels as of late. The good news? W New York Downtown is still on for an August 16 opening. The bad news? W London has delayed its opening until February. Yet there's… Full Story »
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Orlando Spas: Escape from the Theme Parks
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Jul 19, 2010
Tis the season . If you hit the ground running at Walt Disney World, Universal, or SeaWorld, eventually you will need a break. When the time comes, head to one of Orlando's resort spas, all of which are indulgent enough to please any theme-park-weary parent, aching golfer, parched sunbather, or Disney princess-regardless of budget. Several spas draw on Florida's citrus-producing region to offer refreshing orange, grapefruit, and lime therapies. Or you can go global… Full Story »
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Red Arrows to Perform @ Dartmouth Royal Regatta
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Visitors to the Dartmouth Royal Regatta beginning in South Devon on 26 August 2010 will see the Red Arrows mounting a spectacular display scheduled for 27 August, contrary to recent rumours and reports in the local and national press suggesting… Full Story »
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Over 1,300 Exhibitors from 38 Countries @ Farnborough Airshow 2010
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Farnborough International Airshow opens today (Monday, 19 August 2010), for the 47th internationally acclaimed airshow where trade customers can discover the latest technological innovations and members of the public can witness great aviation in action. With over 1,300 exhibitors from… Full Story »
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Singapore Signs Four New Open Skies Agreements
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
The OSAs with Barbados and Jamaica are the first between Singapore and the Caribbean Community. The Singapore-Brazil OSA comes on the back of the Singapore-Peru OSA, which was concluded in 2009 together with the establishment of Air Services Agreements with… Full Story »
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Emotional Balance Course launched in Phuket
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
The Phuket International Academy Mind Centre (PIAMC) is hosting an exclusive training seminar for professionals looking to heighten their awareness in cultivating emotional balance within themselves and passing on the knowledge to a broader audience. Running until 24 August 2010,… Full Story »
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IHG Hotels in Singapore launch Grand Prix Promotion
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
InterContinental Hotels Group is offering F1 fans Early Bird deals at all IHG hotels in Singapore InterContinental Singapore, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre and Holiday Inn Atrium. Individuals who place their bookings between 15 July… Full Story »
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Westin Langkawi launches Smart Escape Promotion
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
The Smart Escape package features complimentary high speed internet access at the resorts Business Centre and daily buffet breakfast for two persons. Guests will be able to enjoy the signature SuperFoods breakfast with a free-flow of sparkling wine at Seasonal… Full Story »
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Alitalia Takes Delivery of First Airbus A330-200
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
The aircraft is configured in a three class layout and is the first Alitalia aircraft to feature the new premium economy Classica Plus class and a completely updated Magnifica business class. Seating 230 passengers with 181 in economy, 21 in… Full Story »
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Macau International Fireworks Display Contest to Begin 11 September
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
The 22nd Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, organized by the Macau Government Tourist Office, will be held on 11, 18, 22, 25 September and 1 October 2010 at the sea area in front of the Macau Tower. Among the five nights of fireworks display contest, 22 September falls on the Mid-Autumn Festival and 1 October is China's National Day. Teams from Italy and China will deploy their skills on China's National Day to add extra sparkle… Full Story »
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Sheraton Maldives launches Adventure Club and Community Care Programme
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Sheraton Adventure Club is the branded Kids Club programme which promotes activities and introduces local traditions to the young ones. Parents can enroll children, ages 4-12, free of charge. There, the children have a fun-filled day of activities including beach… Full Story »
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Fairmont Expands BMW Cruise Bike Programme
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Fairmont Hotels Resorts has extended its partnership with German automaker BMW to provide a complimentary hotel bicycle service featuring BMW Cruise Bikes. Already present in Fairmont's Canadian properties, Fairmont hotels across the United States will introduce these state-of-the-art bikes as the newest benefit for guests this summer, granting active and adventurous travelers the opportunity to… Full Story »
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LAN Cargo joins Boeing's Component Services Program
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
LAN Cargo, a leading Latin American Cargo airline, is joining Boeing's Component Services Program (CSP) which will provide LAN Cargo with worldwide access to spare parts for the carrier's 777 Freighter fleet. LAN Cargo becomes the 12th airline in the… Full Story »
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Austrian Airlines to Add Boeing Maintenance Tool on 777, 767 and 737s
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Austrian Airlines has finalized an agreement with Boeing to enhance maintenance efficiency on Austrian 777-200ERs, 767-300ERs and Next-Generation 737s with the Boeing Maintenance Performance Toolbox. Austrian Airlines' 737, 767 and 777 fleets will be equipped with two Toolbox modules the… Full Story »
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Uzbekistan Airways Takes Delivery of New Airbus
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Uzbekistan Airways has received its first Airbus A320. It is the first aircraft out of 10 A320s ordered directly from Airbus as part of the carriers strategic fleet modernisation programme. The aircraft has been configured in a spacious two class… Full Story »
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Qantas to Launch New Inflight Entertainment Program
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
As part of the refresh of its inflight entertainment, Qantas has added two new hosts to its inflight program Welcome Aboard; well known Melbourne model and presenter Pia Miller and television travel presenter David Whitehill. From next month, Welcome Aboard,… Full Story »
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Rezidor signs Radisson Blu in Swiss Alps
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
It will be part of the project Andermatt Swiss Alps, a master development overseen by Orascom Development Holding AG, which will include six new hotels in the 4 and 5-star sector, some 490 apartments in 42 buildings and 25-30 villas.… Full Story »
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Travelport Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Avis Budget Group
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Travelport has signed a new long-term marketing and distribution agreement with Avis Budget Group, Inc., a leading provider of vehicle rental services, with operations in more than 70 countries. The multi-year agreement secures access to Avis Budget Groups rates and… Full Story »
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Diane von Furstenberg to Design Guestrooms and Suites for Claridge's
Asia Travel Tips &bull Jul 19, 2010
Claridges, one of the worlds most famous hotels, is collaborating with legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg to bring her signature style to a series of twenty guestrooms and suites, the first of which was unveiled on 23 June 2010. For more than a century, Claridges has stood as an emblem of timeless elegance in London and is the hotel where Diane von Furstenberg… Full Story »
