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Volume 7, Issue 29, July 22, 2009 |
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According to a USA Today report, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced the $1 billion in federal stimulus money for airports has been entirely allocated. Most of the funds were used to work on runways around the country.
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Etihad Airways opened its first lounge outside of the United Arab Emirates in Frankfurt (FRA). Conveniently located across from the Etihad departure gates, the new lounge features a live kitchen with a selection of worldwide cuisine.
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Despite harsh criticism from the Department of Justice, the Department of Transportation has granted the final antitrust immunity approval for Continental Airlines to join Star Alliance. (Click here for more on the DOJ/DOT debate.)
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is partnering with the National Geographic Society to promote geotourism. The National Geographic Society defines geotourism as “tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.”
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Asiana Airlines launched a new website on July 1. The new website brings together content from four separate websites. In an effort to encourage communication among users, the website is comprised of three themed sections — Asiana Dream, Asiana Green and Asiana Story.
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As more and more domestic airlines prepare to offer Gogo Inflight Internet service, the company, powered by Aircell, is launching two new pricing options to make accessing the Internet easier and more affordable.
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Korea Tourism Organization
2 Executive Dr., Ste. 750
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
tel 201 585 0909
Branding Seoul as simply “a large city” is an understatement. The South Korean city is the second largest metropolitan area in the world and home to 24.5 million people. Call it a huge, bustling metropolis — that’s more appropriate. Approximately one-half of the country’s inhabitants reside in the city. As the economic, political and cultural hub of South Korea, there is plenty to see, do and experience in Seoul.
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The timing is better than ever to visit Bangkok, thanks to special sale fares from Thai Airways. Thailand’s national carrier offers direct, non-stops flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bangkok (BKK) five days a week.
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The Hotel Bel-Air has long been a favorite of Global Traveler readers, who have voted the property “Best Hotel in the U.S.” for four years running. Now is a great chance to enjoy a stay in the lap of luxury with the Hotel Bel-Air’s Summer Escape package.
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For those looking to visit Palau or Micronesia, consider these three Stay And Dive packages. Through Dec. 20, The Resort and Dive package includes seven nights at Palau Pacific Resort, daily breakfast, lunch on dive day, five days of diving with Fish ’n Fins, round-trip airport transfers and hotel taxes.
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Packages and savings abound at the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Fla. Through Sept. 30, enjoy the Stay & Play package, including deluxe accommodations, 50 percent off golf greens fees, fitness center access, complimentary valet parking and resort credits based on number of nights.
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Pan Pacific Hotels Group welcomed British Airways and United Airlines into its Global Airline Partner program. The program now boasts 17 airline partnerships, applicable at all Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts and Parkroyal Hotels and Resorts worldwide.
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