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16/02/2011 09:30

Dominican Republic tourism reports record visitor numbers

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - The Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism announced that the country welcomed over four million visitors in 2010, a new record for the DR and a 3.3 percent increase over 2009. The U.S. is the DR's largest market for tourism with over one million U.S. visitors choosing...
16/02/2011 09:24

United gounds all 96 Boeing 757 jets

United Airlines has grounded 96 Boeing 757 airliners for "unscheduled maintenance," an airline spokesman said Tuesday. The grounding meant that some of the airline's flights would be canceled or delayed Tuesday night and Wednesday, spokesman Rahsaan Johnson said. "Specifically ... United is...
16/02/2011 09:04

Britain's Antler Luggage Makes Waves with Liquis, Its Lightest Hard-Sided Case Ever

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- For many years, Antler Luggage—Great Britain's leading luggage brand—has perpetually redefined the meaning of "lightweight" bags.   Since launching its U.S. line at the Travel Goods Show two years ago, Antler has charmed American...
16/02/2011 08:59

Need a Valentine's Day Redo? Cambria Suites Offers a Second Chance with the Valentine's Day Redo Contest

SILVER SPRING, Md., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- If February 14 didn't meet your expectations, Cambria Suites is offering the opportunity for a do-over with its second annual Valentine's Day Redo Contest. The all-suites brand from Choice Hotels invites consumers to share stories of their...
16/02/2011 08:55

Etihad Launches Essential Abu Dhabi Airbus A330-300

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Etihad Airways has taken its recently launched 'Essential Abu Dhabi' marketing campaign to new heights, with the unveiling of special 'Visit Abu Dhabi in 2011' livery on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which is set to take the...
15/02/2011 12:25

Awards showcase travel and tourism initiatives leading the world in sustainability

A small beach lodge helping to lift a community out of poverty; a project to regenerate an island’s fragile eco-system; an international hotel company supporting the protection of orangutans, turtles, and coral reefs; and a national park collaborating with local villagers for wildlife...
15/02/2011 10:47

W Hotels Worldwide to Open Six Properties in 2011

W Hotels Worldwide to Open Six Properties in 2011 W Hotels Worldwide will open six new W Hotels around the world in 2011. Design has been at the forefront of W Hotels since the opening of the David Rockwell-designed W New York, the first W Hotel, more than 12 years ago and has evolved with more...
15/02/2011 10:14

Seabourn Ships Sail to the Top in Readers' Choice Poll

MIAMI, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- They say a rising tide lifts all boats, and in the case of Seabourn's intimate, luxury cruise ships, a tide of enthusiasm from cruise travelers has elevated the entire fleet to the top of Conde Nast Traveler magazine's prestigious annual survey of its...
15/02/2011 10:10

Day Delegate Rates from 22 pounds Sterling* - 'The Great M&C Sale' from Millennium & Copthorne Hotels

LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has recently launched 'The Great M&C Sale' offering superb value Meetings and Events packages at 18 four star and four star deluxe hotels in UK prime locations. Day delegate rates in the Provinces and Outer London...
15/02/2011 10:01

India to Commit $50 Billion to Military Modernization over Next Five Years, Aviation Week Reports from Aero India

NEW YORK, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Aviation Week's exclusive reports from Aero India, the country's 8th international exhibition on aerospace, defense and civil aviation, are available on its Aero India and India web channels, including a report that India is dedicated to making...

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