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Moukarzel to open Al Bait Sharjah

General Hotel Management has named Patrick Moukarzel general manager of the Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key hotel scheduled to open later this year in a historic district of the United Arab Emirates’ third largest city. A French national fluent in three languages, including Arabic, Moukarzel’s appointment is a homecoming of …

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Etihad Airways to go double daily on Rome route

Etihad Airways has announced the addition of a second daily direct flight from its Abu Dhabi hub to Rome. The new service, set to launch on March 25th, will take the total number of Etihad Airways’ flights on the route to 14 a week. The additional frequencies will be introduced …

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Los Angeles Tourism Industry Generates Record Impact

[ad_1] Tourism in Los Angeles broke numerous records in 2017 including generating an all-time high $22.7 billion for the city’s economy. When including induced and indirect financial benefits, that figure jumps to $34.9 billion, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board. The city also …

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OAG reveals characteristics of busiest international routes

[ad_1] BOSTON – OAG, the global leader in flight information, has released its latest report, OAG Busiest Routes, which ranks the world’s busiest international routes for operating flight volume. The data highlights key characteristics for each route, including size, growth rates, market share, the type of aircraft and on-time performance …

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Old Hawaii Lives on Molokai

[ad_1] Each of the Hawaiian Islands has its own unique charm, and Moloka‘i is no different. Local residents often talk about the island as the piko, or umbilicus of the island chain. Hawaiian traditions regard piko as a symbol of continuity with the past, and visitors to Moloka‘i will find …

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