Libya Readies to Take Center StageTRIPOLI, Libya - - Spectacular Opening Event to Headline a Week-long Series of Celebratory Events - Libya’s Rich and Ancient History Featuring the Jewels of the African Union to be Showcased Top 10 Worst Beach Vacation DestinationsNIJMEGEN, The Netherlands - - Concrete Paradises, Mud Pools and Sewer Pipes NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, August 27 /PRNewswire/ – Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory Recognized by the Guinness World Records as World’s Highest Observation Deck on its 1st AnniversarySHANGHAI, China - The Shanghai World Financial Center Observatory has been authenticated by the Guinness World Records on its 1st anniversary. Topping the Records as the highest observation deck in the world, the 100th floor (477.96 m) of the Observatory features a special 50m-long glass floor, and welcomes guests from all over the world to experience the spectacular bird’s eye view across Shanghai. Meanwhile, the Park Hyatt Shanghai which occupies the floors 79 to 93 of SWFC has been recognized as the highest hotel in the world. The Jalousie Enclave Launches in St. LuciaNEW YORK - - Sustainable Luxury Residences to Occupy UNESCO World Heritage Site Pascal Mahvi, the developer of the Jalousie Plantation Resort & Spa, and hospitality expert Monty Zullo announce the development of an exclusive Residential Resort Community in the heart of the Val des Pitons on the island of St. Lucia. The Jalousie Enclave, the only residential development on Jalousie Bay, will be the first “green” resort in the world offering buyers the opportunity to own property in a designated World Heritage Site. Saint Lary, the Leading Winter Sport Resort in the French Pyrenees, Sets an Example in Protecting the Mountain EnvironmentPARIS - In 2009, Saint Lary invested 14 million Euros into the construction of a new cable car, which will save 1400 car rides, 50 coaches and 20 shuttles every day! Less traffic means less pollution, which keeps our resort beautiful. The state-of-the-art installation can carry 3000 skiers per hour to the peaks in just 8 minutes. Brits Least Concerned About Swine Flu Impact on Travel PlansLONDON - Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced the results of a pan-European survey conducted last week among 10,582 travellers in 24 regions across the UK, Germany, France and Spain. The survey results reveal vastly diverging attitudes towards Swine Flu, with just 7% of Brits saying they will change their travel plans because of it, compared to 21% of Spaniards, 15% of Germans and 14% of French. Zensar Solutions Chosen for Low Cost Airline in AustraliaPUNE, India - - Jetstar Partners With Zensar for Multiple Cost Optimisation Services Zensar Technologies (BSE: 504067, NSE :ZENSARTECH, ISIN :INE520A01019, the leading global IT and BPO services provider, today announced the successful delivery of application development and support and BPO services to Jetstar Airways. The success in this area is one more example of Zensar’s successful impact sourcing service, which has been specially designed to enable significant reduction of technology and process costs for recession hit sectors and firms. Know Before you go This Bank Holiday WeekendLONDON - - Legal Advice Helpline Offers Top Tips Before Getting Behind the Wheel LONDON, August 26 /PRNewswire/ – Two Million Trips to London’s Airports on easyBusLONDON - easyBus has just carried its two millionth passenger, a creditable achievement for the fledgling airport transfers operator. London based easyBus, which operates a low-cost express transfer service between central London and Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports, has reached this milestone by achieving an impressive 25% growth in revenues over the previous year. More than half of easyBus’ customers have used the service for the first time this year. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Prepares for 2009 Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat FestivalABU DHABI, UAE - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is pleased to be hosting the second Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival on 9-10 October 2009, in association with the Adrenaline Sports Live Festival, presented by Rani. Tahiti Cruise and Vacation, Your Tahiti Based Online Travel Specialist Launches the Most Complete Booking Engine for Tahiti and Her IslandsPAPEETE, Tahiti - Tahiti Cruise and Vacation (www.tahiti-and-vacation.com), an online travel agency based in Tahiti. The site is the most comprehensive online travel booking web site for Tahiti and her Islands. With over 118 islands and atolls to choose from in French Polynesia, Tahiti Cruise and Vacation makes booking a Tahiti vacation easy. Lockheed Martin Airborne Intelligence Test-Bed Completes Maiden Flight; Receives FAA CertificationDENVER - - Flying Laboratory Will Accelerate Delivery of C4ISR Capabilities Warfighters will receive critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities sooner, now that the airborne test-bed developed by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has received its Experimental Airworthiness Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. This Airborne Multi-Intelligence Laboratory (AML) will be used to tailor advanced sensor combinations to resolve specific military, strategic intelligence and homeland security mission needs. Frost & Sullivan Trains Hotel Security Managers to Fend off Terrorist ThreatsLONDON - Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, has joined forces with international security experts, the SDS Group Ltd., to develop tailor-made hotel training courses for hotel security managers and other staff who may be called upon to respond effectively in the event of a terrorist attack. Top 10 Home Exchange Christmas Destinations - Holiday Like There’s No RecessionLONDON - - With Photo Smart travellers know that affordable travel anywhere in the world is still possible with home exchange - where two families agree to swap homes for holidays. As more people discover the benefits of home exchange it’s now possible to holiday like there’s no recession for as little as GBP69.99 a year. The “you stay at my home while I stay at yours” concept means that except for getting there, a winter holiday nearly anywhere in the world doesn’t have to cost any more than staying at home. Taj Lands End Redefines Luxury for the Discerning Business TravellerMUMBAI, India - - Opens 125 New Rooms Comprising 107 Taj Club Rooms and 18 Elegant Suites Full House in the Hotels Plus Invaluable AdvertisingBERLIN - - Berlin Tourismus Marketing Takes Stock of a Successful World Athletics Championship Lucky Winners to set Course to the Masai Mara With Arabian PacificABU DHABI, U.A.E. - Local tourism and travel company Arabian Pacific, who will be taking part in this year’s Adrenaline Sports Live festival, presented by Rani, will be bringing something special to the three day event by teaming up with the Karen Blixen Camp to offer visitors the chance to win an all expenses paid safari to Kenya. Fraport: Great Day for the Frankfurt RegionFraport Expansion Approved - - Dr. Bender: Frankfurt Airport’s Expansion Creates Growth and Jobs The Address Hotels + Resorts Strengthens its Presence With Two More Hotels OpeningDUBAI, UAE - The Address Hotels + Resorts is further increasing its portfolio with two new hospitality destinations. The Address Dubai Mall and The Address Dubai Marina, on schedule to open later this year, will be part of vibrant and chic lifestyle communities and will offer guests ideal locations in which to socialise, dine or do business. Norovirus Aboard Cruise Ship Marco Polo Rapidly Eradicated by Revolutionary new Vaporisation ProcessLONDON - The cruise ship Marco Polo, whose round-Britain cruise had to be cancelled because hundreds of passengers became ill with the vomiting bug Norovirus, has been totally disinfected by SitexOrbis’ revolutionary infection control fogging service in just 5 hours at the Tilbury docks. West Coast Main Line Improvement Work Means Changes to Virgin Trains’ Services Over August Bank Holiday Weekend, August 29/30/31LONDON - There will be alterations to services over the August bank holiday weekend because of route improvement work. Hypertronics Connectors Provide Signal Integrity for Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft SystemHUDSON, Massachusetts - Hypertronics Corporation (www.hypertronics.com/), a Smiths Interconnect business and world-leading provider of high performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications; today announced that their KA electrical connectors were selected for use on Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE: NOC) Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Used in the braking and master flight control computer systems, the KA connectors were selected due to their reliability and robustness under harsh environments, shock and vibration. Multiplus Fidelidade Releasing Catalog Tomorrow and Expanding Reward OptionsSAO PAULO - - In addition to airline tickets and tourist packages, the new customer loyalty network will have nearly 400 products from which participants can choose Seawings Ramadan PromotionDUBAI, UAE - Seawings, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, announces its 2009 Ramadan Promotion. Over the holy month of Ramadan, passengers can enjoy a unique Ramadan experience - book a scenic flight of Dubai’s iconic skyline and then enjoy a traditional Iftar dinner at the Park Hyatt or Jebel Ali Hotel. Global Airline Capacity Shows Marginal Growth After a Year of Decline, Reports OAG, as August Figures are ReleasedLONDON - - Growth of 0.2% Compared to August 2008 LONDON, August 18 /PRNewswire/ – Skyscanner Launches New Holiday Search FunctionEDINBURGH, Scotland - Travel search site Skyscanner today launched a brand new holiday search function (www.skyscanner.net/holidays) which brings together the holiday offerings of over 20 leading suppliers, including Thomas Cook, Airtours, On The Beach, Virgin Holidays and Monster Travel. From today users can now search from 35 million holidays worldwide on the Skyscanner site. Taj Opens its First Vivanta Resort in the MaldivesMUMBAI, India - On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces today announced the reopening of the erstwhile Taj Coral Reef after a stylish & comprehensive makeover. The hotel has been christened Vivanta by Taj- Coral Reef, Maldives and thus becomes the Taj’s first resort hotel under this exciting new brand. Slotted in the Upper Upscale segment, Vivanta Coral Reef offers an exceptional holiday experience at a stunning value proposition. Summer Sea Ice Good News for Hudson Bay Polar BearsCHURCHILL, Canada - Scientists have confirmed what a Tundra Buggy(R) business in Churchill is witnessing: that due to colder-than-usual subarctic weather this year, healthier polar bears are being spotted along the west Hudson Bay coast. Lower Fares to Australia are Coming as Virgin Spreads Its Wings From South Africa to Australia With Its Newest AirlineBRISBANE, Australia - - From Leopards and Lions to Koalas and Kangaroos - V Australia to Launch Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne Salamander Cookshop is now Importing Hand-Crafted Zeller Keramik Tableware Direct From GermanyWIMBORNE, England - In response to customer requests for the very popular Zeller Keramik tableware, specialist cookware (www.salamandercookshop.com) retailer, Salamander Cookshop, is now able to deliver the complete range straight to the customer’s door. National Air Cargo Teams Up With Admiral Jeremiah Denton Foundation to Send School Supplies to IraqORCHARD PARK, New York - - National Air Cargo set to deliver more than 2,200 pounds of school supplies to Iraqi children in Diyala Province Cricket Stars Play on the JungfraujochINTERLAKEN, Switzerland - - The Cricketing World Elite Meet in the High Mountains for a Friendly Match on Snow - a Spectacle! Celebrity Equinox Officially Named - Celebrity CruisesLONDON - Nina Barough CBE, founder of the UK-based charity, “Walk the Walk,” served as Godmother of Celebrity Equinox, the second in Celebrity Cruises’ (www.celebritycruises.co.uk) lauded Solstice Class fleet. TAM Reached a Net Income of R$ 788.9 Million in 2Q09SAO PAULO - (BOVESPA: TAMM4, NYSE: TAM) TAM presents the results of the 2nd quarter 2009 (2Q09). Operational and financial data, except where otherwise indicated, are presented based on amounts consolidated in Reais (R$) and prepared in accordance with Brazilian accounting principles (BR GAAP), law 11,638. Strategic Obtains French AOCBRISBANE, Australia - STRATEGIC Airlines Takes Off in Europe, after today receiving their Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile(DGAC). |
