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News: Rail passenger and freight delay brought on by cable theft halved

January 10, 2016 • admin
Rail passengers are reaping some great benefits of years of labor to tackle the problem of metal theft at the railway. Network Rail was working with partners within the railway and from other essential infrastructure industries to tackle this crime which, at its peak, caused greater than 6,000 hours worth of delays to trains in one year. As a consequence of these efforts, delay was down a combined 2,700 hours in 2012/13. Across the North West and West Midlands, the full choice of cable theft incidents fell substantially by 36%, from 150 to 96 in the course of the same period. In 2010/11 the year within which the best variety of incidents were recorded the figure for the North West and West Midlands reached 196. Neil Henry, head of operations...
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The 506-key Crowne Plaza Madinah opens in Saudi Arabia

January 8, 2016 • admin
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the most important international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by variety of rooms and selection of hotels, has opened Crowne Plaza Madinah today. The outlet marks the primary Crowne Plaza hotel inside the Holy City. Crowne Plaza Madinah is found inside the centre of Madinah with 506 stylish rooms and suites on offer to guests, including 259 twin standard rooms and 49 king standard rooms. Just steps away is Masjid Nabawi, the second one holiest site in Islam and one of many largest mosques on the earth, making the hotel ideal for religious travellers. The hotel is decided to become a hub for events, meetings and conferences with state-of-the-art facilities on the disposal of corporate travellers. The hotel includes a multi-functional business centre, five fully-equipped...
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News: New comprehensive guide to the travel blogging community

January 8, 2016 • admin
Travel Bloggers Unite (TBU), the worldwide community for travel bloggers, travel writers and new media creators is launching its first Book of Travel Bloggers, a brand new database of essentially the most influential and revered bloggers specialising in travel and lifestyle. In response to unprecedented demand from sales, marketing and PR professionals from around the travel industry, the Book of Travel Bloggers was designed to be an indispensable companion for anyone all in favour of working with the travel blogging community and developing their digital communications strategy. The Book of Travel Bloggers only features bloggers which have attended TBU conferences, the fourth of with the intention to be held in Rotterdam from 16 – 19th May this year. The database is busting with information on travel bloggers from worldwide with...
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News: Hyatt Regency Dallas announces completion of $50m renovation

January 6, 2016 • admin
Hyatt Regency Dallas announced completion of the $50-million makeover and upgrade of its 1,120 guest rooms, bathrooms and corridors, not up to a year after construction began and just in time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the hotel. Dallas-based Woodbine Development Corporation, original developer and asset manager of the hotel and adjoining landmark Reunion Tower, managed the project. Seeking to capture the identity and personality of “new Dallas,” while aligning with the hotel’s timeless exterior, the team of EDG Interior Architecture and Design and CamargoCopeland Architects took an inventive and interpretive strategy to creating the brand new sleek, sculptural guest-room design. The re-designed and re-configured rooms offer different options for both work and relaxation, incorporating a lounge chair for reading and watching television, a snug desk chair, and a...
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News: A feast of innovation at World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo

January 4, 2016 • admin
A choice of exhibitors at this year’s World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) have launched new and exciting product ranges which deliver more choice and health benefits for airlines and passengers alike. Propercorn is a primary-time exhibitor at this year’s WTCE and following the launch in their 20g popcorn bag range in 2011, the corporate this week unveiled a brand new and smaller 10g bag, following feedback from airlines. Within the cabin, the brand new range takes up less space for storing and for passengers, with each bag coming under 50 calories, the health benefits include: high in fibre; low in salt; natural ingredients; wheat-free and vegetarian friendly. “I’m finding that passengers now expect a healthy option for snacks and at WTCE this week, we’ve had great interest...
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