Budget Travel: A Shift in Tourism to Northern Ireland
SOCCER in Northern Ireland. Published: Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:46 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:46 p.m. In 1981, I traveled to Northern Ireland to write a report for an airline that had commissioned me to estimate the chances for a return of tourism to that area.
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As International Travel Rebounds, Research Shows Need for Chip and Pin Cards
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–(Marketwire – 07/07/11) – According to a new survey commissioned by Travelex , the world’s largest non-bank foreign exchange currency provider, while world travel is expected to rebound with a 4.5 percent increase in both vacation and business trips this year, the majority of American outbound travelers are unaware that their magnetic stripe credit and debit cards may not be …
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Roomorama Introduces Dedicated Business Travel Concierge And Rewards Program
Helping Professionals Choose and Book the Perfect Short-Term Home Rental to Fit Any Style and BudgetNew York, NY (PRWEB) July 07, 2011 Roomorama is an established leader for short-term rentals worldwide, with the largest number of managed properties and individual homes available to book online. Today, they announce an extended service dedicated to business travel professionals. For those …
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FILIPINO BOXERS NAZARENO, JR. AND TALAPE IN SEPARATE TITLE BOUTS ABROAD THIS SATURDAY
All boxing fans here in the Philippines know that this Saturday, July 9, WBO # 2 Lightweight Mercito Gesta (21-0-1, 11 KOs) will fight Jorge Pimente …
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Enjoy Free Breakfast, Free Internet and Late Check Out at Washington, DC Area JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels
WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwire – 07/05/11) – Summer fun begins in one of the most captivating cities in the world. JW Marriott and Marriott hotels of Washington, DC and Arlington, VA have created a special package to help travelers get the most out of their summer vacation time. The most spectacular hotel deals in Washington, DC are those offered by the most spectacular hotels and these impressive …
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Fact Finders: NFL Lockout
CBS6 Factfinders get the answers on a bug that’s going around the capital region. A look at how many in our area rely on food stamps. CBS6 Fact Finders look at how quickly hotels are being booked ahead of Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course.
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Andy Staples: Plagiarism reveal complicates Michael McAdoo’s case against UNC, NCAA
When I wrote my Cheating for Dummies column earlier this week, I might also have included the following pieces of advice:
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Quantum Hotel Group Invests in Bournemouth
Quantum Hotel Group (QHG), a new division of the locally-based Quantum Group of companies, has made its first acquisition. Three hotels, all in a prime location on Bournemouth’s Eastcliff, were purchased by the Group and have been re-launched in July 2011 following a £1m + refurbishment investment. At least 20 new jobs have been created as a result of the purchase.(PRWEB UK) 6 July 2011 Quantum …
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Space shuttle Atlantis leaves Earth on final flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) – Space shuttle Atlantis thundered off its seaside launch pad Friday, rising atop a tower of smoke and flames as it left Earth on the final flight of the U.S. space shuttle program.
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Mah-jongg tournament benefits Gadsden Symphony Orchestra
The eighth annual statewide mah-jongg tournament benefiting the Gadsden Symphony Orchestra will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20 in the Senior Activity Center.
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Hotel executive goes missing
Burdwan (WB), July 3 (PTI) A hotel executive went missing today in Burdwan”s coal-belt area while he was travelling by car from Jharkhand”s Dhanbad to Kolkata, police said.Uday Shankar Chand, Skylark Hotel”s executive director, last spoke to his family over phone when he was in Asansol on his way to Kolkata.Since then, he and the car”s driver have gone missing and their cell phones are …
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New hotel going up adjacent to McPhillips Station Casino
A new 17-storey hotel and convention and banquet facility will be built by CanadInns adjacent to McPhillips Station Casino. Terry Cristall of Number Ten Architectural Group says the building will tower over the McPhillips Street area near Selkirk Avenue.
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Developer out on hotel for new Evansville arena
The Associated Press The Associated Press EVANSVILLE, Ind. Evansville officials on Wednesday canceled a contract with a second developer picked to build a new hotel in conjunction with a 7 million downtown arena set to open in the fall. The city’s Redevelopment Commission voted to rescind its deal with Woodruff Hospitality for a hotel to replace the demolished Evansville Executive Inn. The …
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Orbitz’s new app to take advantage of iPad’s format and interface
Online travel agency Orbitz has launched the Orbitz Hotels App, a native iPad application. According to the company, the app gives customers an intuitive search-and-book experience designed specifically for the iPad.
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Have a business large or small? Be sure you get double dip frequent flier points
Airlines value business travelers because they travel frequently and pay higher fares. While frequent flyer programs were started a few decades ago to reward the loyalty of individual travelers, airlines have created new loyalty programs for small and large businesses to encourage their fealty.
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County gets more accurate look at homelessness
Stock Photo — Volunteers found a greater number of homeless individuals living in Collin County this year. School districts do their own count of homeless students and include ‘couch surfers’ — people who move from home to home — or live out of hotels and motels.
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TRAVPR.COM HOTELS-LONDON.CO.UK – JAMEEL PRIZE HOPEFULS HIT THE Vamp;A
TRAVPR.COM UK – July 4th, 2011 – On June 21st, 10 artists will exhibit their work in Kensington’s Victoria and Albert Museum in the hope of winning the coveted Jameel Prize, awarded anuually to the best contemporary artist or designer inspired by Islamic traditions.Noor Al Chagani, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Bita Ghezelayagh, Babak Golkar, Aisha Khalid, Hayv Kahraman, Rachid Koraichi, Hazem …
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Some Charlotte area residents looking to cash in on DNC
Charlotte residents are getting creative when it comes to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Some people, like Union County resident Carl Ferrell, are looking to rent their personal homes since most hotels in uptown Center City are booked.
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India’s popular Goa beaches unfit for swimming because of water pollution, scientists say
PANAJI, India – Scientists are warning that India’s most popular Goa beaches have become unfit for swimming and fishing because of contamination by sewage water.
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MIDC seeks exit from 24 of its 30 SEZ proposals
The enthusiasm for setting up SEZs has waned, following changes in tax structure & land acquisition rows. MIDC has requested for cancellation for 24 SEZs.
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Quinn to visit DuPage Wednesday
Gov. Pat Quinn Wednesday will travel to DuPage County to sign legislation that was at least partly inspired by financial scandals involving two governmental agencies there.
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Sabre and flydubai sign distribution and technology agreements
Dubai, UAE, 6 July 2011 – Sabre Travel Network, the world’s leading provider of travel technology, and flydubai, have signed a multi-year global distribution agreement, providing the carrier access to more than 350,000 Sabre travel agency users around the world.
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Tune Hotels set to receive its two millionth guest soon
IN A span of only four years since opening its first hotel in downtown Kuala Lumpur in 2007, the pioneering value hotel brand Tune Hotels will be welcoming its two-millionth guest soon.
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Wedding fair at hotel over the coming weekend
HOLIDAY Villa Subang is taking weddings seriously this July as they intend to provide couples a one-step centre to plan a their dream wedding at the Wedding and Travel Fair on July 2 to 3.
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McKinsey Executive Roundtable Series in International Economics: Sovereign Debt Restructuring in Europe: Lessons from …
ROGER ALTMAN: Good morning, everybody. I’m Roger Altman, and it’s my privilege to chair this very timely discussion this morning.
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