dimanche 31 août 2014

Travel letters: Couchsurfing.com another entry to sharing economy

Plus, gift socks a solution to stinky feet on airplanes; Norwegian Air ‘deal’ included lengthy delays.


Plus, gift socks a solution to stinky feet on airplanes; Norwegian Air ‘deal’ included lengthy delays.

Source: LA Times


    



Travel letters: Couchsurfing.com another entry to sharing economy

Films and events

EUROPE

Source: LA Times


    



Films and events

Iceland raises volcano aviation alert again

By Breaking Travel News Iceland’s authorities have raised its aviation warning level to red following a new eruption from a fissure near the Bardarbunga volcano.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Iceland raises volcano aviation alert again

Etihad Airways appoints GM for Switzerland

By Breaking Travel News Etihad Airways has appointed Mr Gianni Tronza as its new General Manager for Switzerland effective immediately.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Etihad Airways appoints GM for Switzerland

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai adds mobile check in

By Breaking Travel News The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is launching the Marriott Mobile Check-In and Check-Out service which allows visitors to download a mobile application and have their room key waiting for them on arrival.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



JW Marriott Marquis Dubai adds mobile check in

Passenger traffic stays high at Dubai International

By Breaking Travel News Passenger traffic at Dubai International remained above the 5-million mark for the 19th straight month in July while maintaining its growth trend for the year so far, a report released by Dubai Airports today showed.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Passenger traffic stays high at Dubai International

Passenger traffic stays high at Dubai International

By Breaking Travel News Passenger traffic at Dubai International remained above the 5-million mark for the 19th straight month in July while maintaining its growth trend for the year so far, a report released by Dubai Airports today showed.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Passenger traffic stays high at Dubai International

Avis inks deal with SriLankan Airlines

By Breaking Travel News Avis has signed a new partnership agreement with SriLankan Airlines the national carrier of Sri Lanka and the newest member of the oneworld alliance.

Source: Breaking Travel News – Car Rental


    



Avis inks deal with SriLankan Airlines

Sabre renews deal with Sun-n-Sand Group

By Breaking Travel News Sun-n-Sand Group has renewed its technology agreement with Sabre, including use of the industry’s leading distribution solution and SynXis central reservation system (CRS) with plans to use this technology to help increase bookings and revenue.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Sabre renews deal with Sun-n-Sand Group

Sabre renews deal with Sun-n-Sand Group

By Breaking Travel News Sun-n-Sand Group has renewed its technology agreement with Sabre, including use of the industry’s leading distribution solution and SynXis central reservation system (CRS) with plans to use this technology to help increase bookings and revenue.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Sabre renews deal with Sun-n-Sand Group

Avis inks deal with SriLankan Airlines

By Breaking Travel News Avis has signed a new partnership agreement with SriLankan Airlines the national carrier of Sri Lanka and the newest member of the oneworld alliance.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Avis inks deal with SriLankan Airlines

Meliá Nassau Beach outlines renovation plans

By Breaking Travel News Renovations have begun at Meliá Nassau Beach, a Meliá Hotels International resort, with phase one of the $19 million renovation plan, expected to be complete by November 2014.

Source: Breaking Travel News – News


    



Meliá Nassau Beach outlines renovation plans

samedi 30 août 2014

Get free Platinum GHA Discovery membership

By info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine)

Find out how you can get free Platinum membership of the Global Hotel Alliance Discovery programme, offering benefits including upgrades, late check-outs and complimentary internet access


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Source: Business Traveller


    



Get free Platinum GHA Discovery membership

Free international roaming data with Globalgig

By info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine)

Sign up to the Business Traveller Plus members’ club, and you’ll get a free SIM and up to 300MB of free international roaming data


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Source: Business Traveller


    



Free international roaming data with Globalgig

Africa: Political Tensions in Lesotho


Political Tensions in Lesotho




Press Statement


Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson



Washington, DC


August 30, 2014




The United States is deeply concerned by clashes between security forces today in Lesotho, and calls upon government officials and all parties to remain committed to peaceful political dialogue and to follow democratic processes in line with the Lesotho Constitution and principles of the rule of law.






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Source: Dept. Of State – Africa


    



Africa: Political Tensions in Lesotho

In Katmai National Park, Alaska, up close with bears pursuing salmon

By Christopher Reynolds In the Alaska of my mind, it is always summer. A bear stands hip-deep in glacial runoff, swatting salmon and swallowing them whole. Eagles wheel overhead. Moose meander in the bush. The theme from “Northern Exposure” echoes across the tundra.

Source: LA Times


    



In Katmai National Park, Alaska, up close with bears pursuing salmon

Corner Office: Lindsey Ueberroth of Preferred Hotels: When Running a Meeting, Speak Last

By By ADAM BRYANT


A C.E.O. says that to avoid swaying the conversation in meetings, “I’ve learned to throw a topic out, ask a lot of questions and get a lot of engagement before I speak my mind.”


Source: New York Times


    



Corner Office: Lindsey Ueberroth of Preferred Hotels: When Running a Meeting, Speak Last