Archive for August, 2004
Luxury apartments in Cannes for less
The Relais de la Reine, with 16 luxury apartments, is located in the heart of the Riviera’s famed city of Cannes, on the equally famous beach-front boulevard La Croisette. Special rates starting at 1,530€ (about $1,849) for one week are available for the month of September 2004.
August 30, 2004
Posted in: France
Air New Zealand reports profit increase
Air New Zealand has announced a profit of $243 million before unusual and tax for the year ended June 30, 2004, up $22 million (10 percent) on the previous financial year. The Net Profit after tax of $166 million was on a par with the 2003 result. The Board of Air New Zealand has not [...]
August 30, 2004
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Reconciliation for the Maldives, says former Seychelles leader
Joining a growing list of governments and international organizations, the former president of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. James R. Mancham, on Friday expressed concern at recent developments in the Maldives. In a statement hand delivered to an eTurbo News correspondent, Mr. Mancham said there is growing international interest for the well-being of the detainees [...]
August 30, 2004
Posted in: Maldives
Nigeria tourism plan back in motion
The chairman of the presidential committee on the tourism master plan for Nigeria, Dr. Franklin Adejuwon, has announced that the Nigeria Tourism Master Plan is fully back on track after some hiccups, following the intervention of President Olusegun Obasanjo and the United Nation Development Program (UNDP).
August 30, 2004
Posted in: Africa
Book A Meeting At Intercontinental Resort & Casino San Juan Puerto Rico And Receive Extras On The House
The InterContinental Resort & Casino San Juan, boasting a superb oceanfront location on idyllic Isla Verde Beach, is now participating in InterContinental Hotel & Resorts’ “Meeting Options” program. When meeting planners book an event under the “Meeting Options” program at the award-winning resort, they can then choose the complimentary amenity that best suits their needs, [...]
August 30, 2004
Posted in: Caribbean
16th Annual Apple Festival in Iowa
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Get your apples at the 16th annual Apple Festival at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center located in LeClaire, Iowa. The festival is on Sunday, October 10, 2004, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Apple vendors from across the area will hand out samples of fresh apples and [...]
August 30, 2004
Posted in: United States NorthWest
WHAT’S ON WHISTLER September 2004
24 Hours of Adrenalin From September 4-5, 2004 Whistler will host the 24 Hours of Adrenalin mountain bike race. The event is expected to draw hundreds of spectators to watch and cheer more than 150 competitors in the 24-hour long race. Categories are designed to accommodate all levels of riders, with up to 10 people [...]
August 29, 2004
Posted in: Canada
China Southern Inks Agreement For Future Membership In SkyTeam; 1st Airline In China Set To Join Global Airline Alliance
China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE:1055) – www.cs-air.com/en – the largest airline in The People’s Republic of China is pleased to announce that today it has signed an agreement for future membership in SkyTeam. China’s largest airline is now the first carrier in the nation set to join an airline alliance. Mr. Yan Zhiqing, Chairman of [...]
August 29, 2004
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Join the Visions of the Southwest Creative Workshops
Explore a personal and unique vision of the southwest on a Southwest Ed-Venture November 1-7, 2004. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance personal and professional writing skills, find and nurture a personal creative voice, celebrate in the beauty and soul of the land, and associate with a diverse array of writers from all levels of [...]
August 27, 2004
Posted in: United States SouthWest
Join the Visions of the Southwest Creative Workshops
Explore a personal and unique vision of the southwest on a Southwest Ed-Venture November 1-7, 2004. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance personal and professional writing skills, find and nurture a personal creative voice, celebrate in the beauty and soul of the land, and associate with a diverse array of writers from all levels of [...]
August 27, 2004
Posted in: United States SouthWest