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LondonTown.com presents Down with Dating – The Ultimate Anti-Valentine’s Night

Posted on 28, January 2014 by

London, UK, 28-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  For singletons who don’t swoon at mention of Valentine’s Day and come out in a cold rash at the thought of (whisper) dating and romance, this one’s for you. At Down with Dating – … Read the full press release →

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The world’s only remaining tea clipper Cutty Sark in Greenwich to open new performance space in its lower hold on 29 January, LondonTown.com

Posted on 13, January 2014 by

London, UK, 13-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, the world’s only remaining tea clipper and a major London landmark, will open a brand new performance space in its lower hold on Wednesday, 29th January. The lower hold once stored … Read the full press release →

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Heathrow comments on Civil Aviation Authority’s cut of airport charges by RPI -1.5% from 2014-2019

Posted on 10, January 2014 by

London, UK, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Today the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its decision on the economic regulation of Heathrow, cutting airport charges by RPI -1.5% from 2014-2019. This will see Heathrow’s per passenger airline charges fall in real … Read the full press release →

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Heathrow and Asia House expanded their series of guides designed to help SMEs trade with Asia

Posted on 10, January 2014 by

London, UK, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Heathrow and Asia House have expanded their series of tailored guides designed to help SMEs trade with Asia. The series now includes Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan, The Philippines and Turkey, and follows … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, International Trade, Media, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Former Southampton Port Director Doug Morrison awarded OBE in the New Year’s Honours list

Posted on 9, January 2014 by

London, UK, 9-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Former Southampton Port Director Doug Morrison, who retired in December 2013, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s Honours list. The honour is recognition of a lifetime devoted to working in the UK’s ports, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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BMT Group subsidiary BMT Nigel Gee and Ares Shipyard to collaborate in the design of eight luxury passenger ferries for Qatar

Posted on 8, January 2014 by

Southampton, UK, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced further collaboration with Ares Shipyard in the design of a series of eight luxury passenger ferries, destined for Qatar. At 18m long with a beam of 6.7m, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Airbus to supply 50 additional A380s to Emirates Airline

Posted on 26, December 2013 by

Blagnac, France, 26-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Emirates Airline and Airbus have completed discussions and signed the firm contract for 50 additional A380s originally announced at the Dubai Airshow on 17th November 2013. The contract documents were finalised by Tim Clark, Emirates Airline … Read the full press release →

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LondonTown.com: Cath Kidston opens her largest store to date

Posted on 16, December 2013 by

The brand marks its 20th anniversary by opening a three storey flagship, reports LondonTown.com London, UK, 16-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Last week saw the opening of Cath Kidston’s brand new flagship store, launching in London’s Piccadilly just in time for … Read the full press release →

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XXII Olympic Winter Games General Partner Aeroflot announced special toll-free line for visitors of the Games

Posted on 11, December 2013 by

Moscow, Russia, 11-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Aeroflot being General Partner of the XXII Olympic Winter Games leads active preparations for transportation to Sochi and expands the range of services available for visitors of the Games. Thus, during the Olympics, the airline will have a separate phone number … Read the full press release →

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South West Trains – Network Rail Alliance announced the winners of its Movember Twitter #SpotaMoTrain competition

Posted on 4, December 2013 by

Moustaches fixed to trains on the Waterloo to Reading line Twitter competition asked passengers to ‘#SpotaMoTrain’ Four winners to receive prizes Southampton, UK, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — South West Trains- Network Rail Alliance today (Friday 29 November) announced the winners of its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley estate wants to become the first International Dark Sky Park in Wales

Posted on 30, November 2013 by

Elan Valley has some of the darkest skies in the UK Becoming an International Dark Sky Park would bring huge benefits to the mid Wales economy Excellent opportunity to protect the wildlife and natural environment Nelson, Wales, 29-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With … Read the full press release →

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Sixt SE erreicht Rekordergebnis im dritten Quartal 2013

Posted on 27, November 2013 by

Ergebnis vor Steuern (EBT) im Q3 mit 56,8 Mio. Euro um 39,9 % über Vorjahr, EBT nach neun Monaten bei 114,6 Mio. Euro Vermietungserlöse im Q3 plus 13,1 %, höhere Nachfrage in Deutschland sowohl von Business- als auch Privatkunden sowie anhaltend … Read the full press release →

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to supply five 48/60CR four-stroke engines to the world’s largest cruise operator Carnival Cruise Lines

Posted on 27, November 2013 by

Augsburg, Germany, 27-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Diesel & Turbo has won the order from Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines to supply five 48/60CR engines for its next generation of cruise liner. The newbuilding will feature a diesel-electric propulsion system. The vessel will … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Aviation’s next-generation Falcon 5X performed its first simulated flight

Posted on 26, November 2013 by

Saint-Cloud, France, 26-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Aviation’s next-generation Falcon 5X has performed its first simulated flight, completing an important milestone in the development program. The “flight” was performed November 13 on the Falcon Simulation Bench at the company’s design office in … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Aviation gets its new Falcon 2000S certified by the Indian airworthiness authorities

Posted on 26, November 2013 by

Saint-Cloud, France, 26-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dassault Aviation is preparing to deliver its new Falcon 2000S business jet into the important Indian market, following certification by the Indian airworthiness authorities. The 2000S was certified on November 1st, continuing a process that began … Read the full press release →

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The L’Oréal group announced the creation of Group Travel Retail Division

Posted on 25, November 2013 by

Paris, France, 25-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The L’Oréal group, the historic market leader in the Travel Retail beauty segment, announced today that it is creating a Group Travel Retail Division. The new division will include the L’Oréal Luxe brands, as well as brands … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, France, Retail, Travel

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Pro Auction Ltd to auction off The Lanesborough Hotel’s furnishings, artefacts and decorations, 9-13 December 2013

Posted on 15, November 2013 by

London, United Kingdom, 15-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lanesborough announces the unprecedented opportunity to acquire existing furnishings, artefacts and decorations, with over 3,000 lots at auction led by Pro Auction, between the 9th and 13th December 2013. The contents will be … Read the full press release →

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Rossiya Airlines to introduce Fokker Services’ EFB solution for iPad® on its A320 and B767 fleet

Posted on 15, November 2013 by

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 15-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Fokker Services, part of Fokker Technologies, and Rossiya Airlines have concluded an agreement covering the introduction of the Fokker Services’ EFB solution for iPad® on Rossiya Airlines’ A320 and B767 fleet. The Fokker Services EFB … Read the full press release →

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Radisson Blu’s exceptional meetings and events program Experience Meetings recognized by Green Meetings Industry Council

Posted on 5, November 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading upper upscale hotel brands announce a special recognition of its exceptional meetings and events program called Experience Meetings by the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC – www.gmicglobal.org). As an industry … Read the full press release →

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Lagardere’s Relay France signed with Marks & Spencer to operate M&S Food stores at popular travel locations in France

Posted on 5, November 2013 by

Paris, France, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces a new franchise partnership with Relay France, part of Lagardere Services group, to operate Marks & Spencer Food stores at popular travel locations in France. The first French Marks & … Read the full press release →

Posted in Food & Beverage, France, Retail, Travel, United Kingdom

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