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News: Three killed in Boston Marathon explosions

December 21, 2015 • admin
Officials within the Us of a have launched an investigation following two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. FBI investigators launched a “potential terrorist inquiry” as three people were left dead with upward of 100 more injured. At least 17 persons are critically wounded with injuries including several amputations. In a televised address following the incident, president Barack Obama vowed to bring those behind the attack to justice. “We will discover who did this. “We will discover why they did this,” he said. “Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the whole weight of justice.” The first explosion came at about 14:50 local time at the north side of Boylston Street. Seconds later another explosion struck the crows approximately 100 metres further back along the course....
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Improvements to Heathrow Airport

December 21, 2015 • Alicia
For 60 years, Heathrow has been the main UK airport connecting people across the globe and today has the title of the world’s busiest airport. Over the last 12 years, £11 billion has been invested to improve existing terminals and facilities for passengers, creating jobs and supporting economic growth in the UK. In order to improve the transportation of luggage within the airport, £900 million pounds has been spent on an integrated baggage system, allowing travellers to become re-united with their luggage quicker on arrival and making sure luggage continues its journey onto the correct plane for transit passengers. The architecturally stunning Terminal 2 with its spacious concourses was opened in 2014. Over the past few years, improvements have been made to the check-in areas of Terminal 3 with the...
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Only 6 London hotels awarded new 5-star rating by Forbes

December 19, 2015 • admin
Forbes Travel Guide launches in London bringing its star-rating system to the pinnacle hotels and spas around the Capital. Only six London hotels were awarded with a coveted five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. These are: 45 Park Lane; Claridge’s; The Dorchester; The Lanesborough London; Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane and The Savoy. Plus two London hotel spas were awarded a five-star rating: The Spa at Four Seasons and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, London. Which means numerous London’s luxury hotels are notable by their failure to achieve a five-star rating. “Forbes announcement is probably going to ruffle about a feathers amongst London hoteliers. Forbes is respected for its unique proposition of service based ratings that many shoppers will welcome, however it could be interesting to determine if Forbes...
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News: Operator welcomes loosening of Tibetan travel restrictions

December 19, 2015 • admin
Small group adventure tour operator G Adventures has welcomed the relief of restrictions for travel to Tibet this year. Michael Edwards, managing director, G Adventures argued previous government policies regarding nationalities made it logistically difficult to substantiate travellers on Tibetan tours. “Being capable of travel with people from other countries is a giant portion of the G Adventures’ experience, so we welcome these changes which make it easier for our travellers to experience the wonderful thing about Tibet.” While there are various restrictions still in place, probably the most pertinent for travellers and agents seeking to book trips to Tibet are as follows: There isn’t any longer a minimum variety of travellers required per nationality within a tour group. For trips entering Tibet from China, permits may be granted for...
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News: St. Regis Doha celebrates first anniversary

December 17, 2015 • admin
The St. Regis Doha is celebrating an historic milestone, with the hotel having welcomed its first guest a year ago. Since its official opening, the hotel has welcomed thousands of guests – including government diplomats for international conferences, celebrities, business executives and professional athletes. As a part of the luxurious-themed Al Gassar Resort member of Alfardan Group – located inside the heart of West Bay – The St. Regis Doha is now one of one of the best hotels inside the country and is setting new benchmarks inside the hospitality sector. Last year the St. Regis Doha’s saw success on the global World Travel Awards when it was named the World’s Leading New Hotel. Earlier in 2012, it was named Qatar’s Leading New Hotel and the center East’s Leading New...
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