UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova expressed alarm over reports of the massive destruction of books in the museums, libraries and universities of Mosul, Iraq. “This destruction marks a new phase in the cultural cleansing perpetrated in regions controlled by …
At least eight people have died as a TransAsia plane carrying 58 people clipped a bridge and careened into a river on Wednesday morning 04.02.15 Ten people were taken to safety as the domestic flight crashed into the river. …
Las Vegas welcomed a record 41.1 million visitors in 2014, approximately 1.4 million more visitors than the previous high of 39.7 million set in 2012. The 2014 year-end statistics, released this week by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority …
Chef Tetsuya Wakuda, of Singapore’s Waku Ghin, has been named 2015 Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. The honour is part of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants awards programme, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. Chef Wakuda …
Japan National Tourism Organization along with a strong delegation from Japan comprising of Participating Partners successfully concluded ‘Visit Japan Trade Seminar’ in Delhi and Mumbai. The ‘Visit Japan Trade Seminar’ was organized in New Delhi on February 2 and in …
The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces that The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year. The St. Regis Macao continues the legacy of the luxury brand thoughtfully built for …
Boeing and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) signed the second phase of a performance-based contract that reduces combat logistics support costs while enhancing warfighter readiness. Under terms of the contract Boeing will provide support for 11 different aircraft including …
Etihad Airways has appointed Linda Celestino as the airline’s Vice President Guest Services. Ms Celestino has more than 25 years’ experience in the airline industry having held senior positions in her native Australia and the Middle East, as well as …
Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) held a promotion seminar today (2 February) to promote the “Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme” (QTSAS) and invite local trade to join the Scheme in 2015. This year the Office again targets the catering …
The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces that The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year. The St. Regis Macao continues the legacy of the luxury brand thoughtfully built for a …
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