1001 Arabian Blogs

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has purchased land in Omaha, Neb. for the construction of a Hyatt Place hotel, which it will own and manage. The hotel is expected to open in 2014.

Slated to begin construction early in the second quarter of 2012, Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown/Old Market will have 159 rooms in a stand-alone nine-story building located on the northwest corner of Jackson Street and 12th Street in the Old Market district. The hotel, designed by the Chicago office of the DLR Group, will be situated amidst Omaha’s arts and entertainment center that features fine dining, shopping, corporate meeting facilities, and upscale nightlife.

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Qantas Frequent Flyers now have the opportunity to receive up to a bonus 30,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points with the Jetstar Platinum MasterCard.
The Jetstar Platinum MasterCard was awarded the ‘winner’ in the 2011 Best Frequent Flyer category for Your Money Magazine.

This new offer is for customers who apply and are approved for the Jetstar Platinum MasterCard®. Customers must also opt-in to Qantas Frequent Flyer Rewards by 31 March 2012, and make a purchase prior to 31 May 2012 to receive a bonus 20,000# Qantas Frequent Flyer points. If customers spend $5,000** on purchases by 31 May 2012 they will receive a further bonus 10,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer points.

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With immediate effect Christoph Horak (39) will be in charge of sales for the airberlin group in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia as Regional Manager for the region. Horak has over 18 years of professional experience in sales, having previously worked for EVA AIR Vienna, Swissair/Sabena and NIKI, where he was already responsible for the same markets. Horak will report to the Regional Director for Eastern Europe, Stefan Magiera.

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Nearly 250 port and steel industry professionals from across North America gathered in Tampa this week for a glimpse into the future of the steel trade and an overview of the state of the global economy.

The two-day Port of Tampa Steel Conference, held at the Tampa Marriott Waterside and hosted by the Tampa Port Authority, featured a panel of renowned industry experts who discussed the latest trends and developments impacting this sector, noting a common theme of cautious optimism for continued growth in steel industry markets.

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The award winners for the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) 2012 were announced last night at a jazzy event, Nightcap Networking, held at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) and hosted by the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) and the Atlantic Group.

The awards, presented by Sally de Swart, recognised excellence in stand design and presentation, as well as acknowledging one individual who has contributed to the success of the meetings and incentives industry. 

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Teenage guests on board MSC Cruises can now kick back and enjoy fabulous treatments which have been specially tailored for teenage skin, teenage fashions and, most importantly, teenage wallets.

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The Tampa Port Authority announced that it has received $22.5 million in state funds toward the modernization and expansion of its primary petroleum terminal complex. Governor Scott announced the allocation of these funds, through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), as part of his commitment to strategic investment in Florida seaports and trade development.

The Governor’s announcement represents a major strategic investment in the petroleum terminal infrastructure at the Port of Tampa. The Port of Tampa is the energy gateway for all of west central Florida, serving almost nine million people. Critical to consumers and the economic vitality of the region, all of the automobile gasoline and aviation jet fuel for the region’s airports (including Tampa and Orlando) moves through the port. Modernization and expansion of the port’s primary petroleum terminal will enable the port to continue to underpin the region’s economic growth, viability and job creation. This investment at the Port of Tampa will ensure that west central Florida’s business environment has the necessary energy supply to thrive deep into the 21st century.

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June brings many blessings to the Maldives, from prime surf at Kuda Huraa to manta season at Landaa Giraavaru. In 2012, it’s also bringing Four Seasons Resorts Maldives June Boon – a mid-year gift of unbeatable value with the added boon of a romantic beach dinner for two, couple’s spa treatment, Champagne on arrival and daily breakfast. Valid June 1-30, 2012 for a minimum seven-night stay at either Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa or Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru, June Boon offers guests unprecedented rates at two of the Maldives most exclusive resorts. This special offer must be booked before March 31, 2012.

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MSC Cruises launched the new ‘Park and Cruise’ service which allows guests to pre-book a dedicated parking space just next to their point of embarkation. Enabling guests to reserve parking spaces in close proximity to the ship is not only practical in terms of embarkation,  it also provides guests with the peace of mind of knowing that a safe and convenient space is waiting for them, making their journey from home to the ship as hassle-free as possible.

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The Port Eliot Festival is a relaxed celebration of books, music, films, fashion, food, flowers, nature, comedy, photography and wild swimming. It takes place over four days in July in the ancient Port Eliot estate in south-east Cornwall. Originally a literary festival, it has grown to include much more besides books. The organisers aim to offer ‘artistic surprises’ in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

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