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One&Only – Coming Soon to Jeddah

Aleksandr Shatskih

Kerzner International Holdings Limited, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, has just annonced an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company to develop in collaboration with Saudi Oger, the One&Only resort in Jeddah on the Red Sea.

12 years ago

Summer Hotel Ideas: Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu in Sardinia, Where Else?

Phil Butler

Every week we spotlight great hotels and destinations you may not come across via TripAdvisor or other travel portal. Sardinia is just such a vacation wonderland, often overlooked in favor or more visible and populist destinations. And, Port Cervo’s Grand Hotel Poltu Quatu is a double shot of sometimes undiscovered travel bliss. Here’s how come.

12 years ago

Eurovision 2013 Final Set: An Inferno of Talent

Phil Butler

The second semi-final of Eurovision 2013 took place last night in Malmo. Ten winners move forward to this weekend’s Grand Final that will reveal Europe’s best performer and song of the year. This year’s contest is loaded with more talent than any previous contest in memory, but a lot more by way of political and artistic expressiveness too.

12 years ago

London’s Rankings as a Major Centre for Business Tourism Improve

Aleksandr Shatskih

United Kingdom was the fourth country in the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) top organized by number of meetings organised in 2012, with London placing six in the top cities positioned as a major centre for business tourism. This city placed seven the year before, and is now very close to enter top 5 […]

12 years ago

4 Ways To Experience the Monaco Grand Prix

Argo Contributor

With fast cars, a-list stars and one of the most beautiful settings in the world, the Monaco Grand Prix is so much more than a sporting spectacle. Associated with glamour, prestige and luxury, Monaco offers the perfect backdrop to a sport at the height of its popularity.With fast cars, a-list stars and one of the most beautiful settings in the world, the Monaco Grand Prix is so much more than a sporting spectacle. Associated with glamour, prestige and luxury, Monaco offers the perfect backdrop to a sport at the height of its popularity.

12 years ago

Lithuanian Railways Increases Connects and Speed to Belarus

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Lithuania, the number of passenger trains en-route from Vilnius to Minsk in Belarus is scheduled to be increased this month. Lithuanian Railways having just acquired news Polish diesel trains, so new 140 km / h connects will now be possible.

12 years ago

Marina Bay Sands Hosts Branson’s “Carbon War Room”

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the world’s most magnificent hotels, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands played host to Sir Richard Branson for a meetup of his Carbon War Room.
200 meters above ground at the Sands SkyPark. The media was invited to a press conference with Branson and other executives this week.

12 years ago

Carnival Sails Away from Europe

Phil Butler

Carnival Cruise Lines is apparently sailing away from Europeans headed to more profitable distant shores. Blaming rising airfare costs and other market problems in Europe, the cruise giant has decided to port Carnival Legend in Australia rather than in Barcelona and the Med.

12 years ago

SWISS Adds Singapore Flights

Phil Butler

Swiss International Air Lines has just announced daily non-stops in between Zurich and Singapore beginning with Airbus A340-300 service out of Changi Airport today.

12 years ago

Search Halted for Lost Carnival Passengers

Aleksandr Shatskih

An all out air and sea search was conducted when passengers Paul Rossington, 30, and Kristen Schroder, 27, were discovered missing from the cruise ship off New Youth Wales on Wednesday. The couple, caught on closed circuit TV, went over the side the night before Spirit docked in Sydney, where they were discovered missing by ship’s crew.

12 years ago

5 Networking Business Events to Justify A Europe Trip

Argo Contributor

Europe offers us all a lesson in both the old and the new, combining ancient monuments and medieval architecture with modern business savvy and high technology in a way that makes every visit to that continent one that is compelling and rewarding in a way that is unrivaled by any other place on Earth.

12 years ago

Google Earth Collaborates to Show Us Earth Timelapse

Phil Butler

For the geographer or climatologist among you out there, Google has helped develop a fascinating time-lapse view of our planet. Just released today, the stunning perspective via Google Earth, and in collaboration with Time, NASA, and the USGS, offers the most comprehensive view of our planet over time ever.

12 years ago

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