Luxury cruise operator?Scenic Cruises?introduced its 2014 itineraries, focusing on the debut of two new ships and launch of five new itineraries focusing on historic European cities. Scenic?s eighth and ninth ships, Scenic Jade and Scenic Gem, will launch in 2014, giving the Scenic fleet no ship older
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Seattle, WA-based?ESSENTIAL BAKERY CAF??(founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).? This is a fast casual concept, open for breakfast and lunch.? Locations serve beer and wine and have seating for about 80.? Per person price range is $4-$10.? All the
PARIS, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) projects a demand for more than 35,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $4.8 trillion. The company released its annual Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Paris, forecasting the world fleet to double over the next two
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With over 520 hotels in more than 70 countries, Small Luxury Hotels of the World is reporting interesting trends in sole occupancy across its diverse portfolio. Between 2011 and 2012, SLH saw growth in single occupancy travel across the board in terms of both revenue and number of room nights,
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FRANKFURT, Germany,?June 11, 2013?/PRNewswire/ — International Hotel Group reissues its popular ‘World Treats Rate’ Worldhotels, one of the leading groups for independent hotels worldwide, celebrates its most luxurious hotels in?Asia Pacific?with its special ‘World Treats Rate’. From 1 July through 31 August, guests seeking an unforgettable stay
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African airlines can help unlock the continent’s tourism potential by introducing intra-African flights that enhance connectivity between various destinations and encourage domestic travel, Zambia’s Minister for Tourism and Arts, Sylvia Masebo has said. “The challenge in tourism has been the issue of connectivity. In Africa, it is
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Officials of Shaner Hotel Group (SHG) today announced the formation of Shaner Hospitality Finance, LLC (?the Company?), a REIT that will provide equity and/or debt for a wide array of hotel financing needs, including funding for PIPS, refinancing, purchasing existing loans and preferred equity
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Hilton Worldwide today announced honors for its top annual development awards in North America. Awards are presented in five categories across the company?s portfolio of hotels, including: Developer of the Year, Best Conversion, Deal of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Achievement. Recipients are awarded based on criteria ranging
Air France
– For 12 June, Air France expects to transport all its customers on long-haul flights and is making changes to the short and medium-haul flight schedule – Return to normal operations on 13 June in the morning The call for strike action by several French air traffic controllers? unions will
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PALMER, Mass.,?June 7, 2013?/PRNewswire/ — Mohegan Sun Massachusetts today announced new features of its proposed resort casino in?Palmer, Mass.?that will grow the project to nearly?$1 billion?in total investment ? including a premier family-oriented water entertainment park and a second resort-style hotel. The adventure-themed
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New money and divisions along urban and rural lines have left Richland County Council in a quandary over use of its hospitality tax revenues, money devoted to bringing in tourists. Wednesday, the council will try to come to amicable terms on what has become a heated issue, after chairman Kelvin
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Culture Secretary Maria Miller today launched a tourism partnership strategy for Britain which calls for the travel industry and the government, together with key public and private sector bodies, to unite behind a long-term ambition for growth that would see Britain welcome 40 million overseas visitors by 2020, spending
