airberlin, industry association BDL and Dusseldorf Airport jointly present their progress on energy efficiency in aviation
At a joint press conference , airberlin, industry association BDL and Dusseldorf Airport reported on the latest developments in sustainability and environmental protection. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, Chief Executive Officer of airberlin explained: “With fuel consumption of 3.3 litres per 100 passenger kilometres, airberlin is leading the way when it comes to eco-efficiency.

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Etihad Airways – Alitalia Statement:
Alitalia and Etihad Airways today confirmed that they have agreed the principal terms and conditions of a proposed transaction whereby Etihad Airways will acquire a 49 per cent equity stake in Alitalia.
The airlines will now move to finalise the transactional documents, that will include the agreed upon conditions, as soon as possible.

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The US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to members of the press aboard an Air Force cargo jet flying today from Ammann, Jordan, to Baghdad, Iraq. He was not using the luxury of Air Force One – together with the delegates and the press he was flying a US cargo yet!

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Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Debuts As Miami Beach’s Newest Property. A Brand New, Ultra-Modern Oceanfront Hotel Located on Collins Avenue to Offer Resort Amenities and Upscale Accommodations. Miami Beach’s newest Hilton Hotels & Resorts property, Hilton Cabana Miami Beach will proudly debut in the heart of Miami Beach in Summer 2014. Located at 6261 Collins Avenue at 62nd Street, this contemporary, full-service hotel will feature 231 all-new guest rooms and is set within the quickly emerging sub-market known as “Millionaire’s Row,” that is filled with restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.

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‘Tourism and Community Development’ is the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD). The theme underscores the potential of tourism to promote opportunities for communities around the world, as well as the role that community engagement has in advancing sustainable tourism development. The official celebrations will be hosted by Mexico in the city of Guadalajara (27 September 2014).

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Youth tourism generated over 182 billion dollars in tourism receipts in 2013, representing 200 million international trips a year.European Cities Marketing (ECM), the network of leading Tourist Offices and Conventions Bureaux in Europe added youth travel into their strategy during their annual conference in host city Dresden, considering the opportunity they present for the leisure and meetings industry.

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