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Volume 2, Issue 40, Oct. 2, 2009 |
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At the Sept. 22 United Nations climate change summit in New York, the world’s leading airlines told world leaders the aviation industry could halve its carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. The International Air Transport Association presented its proposals to the U.N. Secretary General’s Summit on Climate Change as part of the industry’s build-up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting to be held in Copenhagen in December.
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International hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts will open its first hotel in India, the Swissôtel Kolkata, in early 2010.
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Finnair has started flying daily between Helsinki (HEL) and Delhi (DEL).
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Marriott International has opened its fourth hotel in South Korea.
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The first Hard Rock Hotel in Malaysia has opened in Penang.
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Moving about in Dubai is set to become easier with the opening of part of the Dubai Metro.
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To celebrate its new daily service to Durban (DUR), Emirates is offering business-class travellers a complimentary two-night stay at one of Durban’s premier hotels.
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Meeting planners have another month to book Starwood’s Free Meetings + Free Nights meeting package.
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Thai Airways International and The Leading Hotels of the World have announced a new partnership that will enhance the benefits of Thai’s frequent flyer programme, Royal Orchid Plus.
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Park Hotel is offering 50-percent discount on second nights at its hotels in Singapore, China and Japan.
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Foodies visiting Beijing in November should make a note of The Hilton Beijing’s Food & Wine Experience on Nov. 14.
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