The relative strength of the global hotel sector can be seen as an indicator of a potential turnaround in the economic outlook with the average price of a room around the world rising 4% in 2011, according to the latest Hotels.com® Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®). The continuing strength in corporate travel, in particular, helped to push up demand and room rates, although prices were still generally lower than in 2005.
The HPI looks at prices that people actually paid for their hotel room around the world. Last year, prices fell 2% in Asia year-on-year but rose in all other areas: 8% in the Pacific, 5% in North America, 4% in Latin America, 3% in the Caribbean and 2% in Europe and the Middle East. The overall increase reflected a continuing trend of steady recovery after a 13% tumble in 2009.
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On this year’s World Polio Day (October 24, 2011), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a global community of partners are calling for increased commitment and greater accountability from political leaders to end polio, and for supporters around the world to lend their voices to the fight.
“We have an extraordinary opportunity to eradicate polio but we need greater global commitment, leadership, and funding,” said Bill Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation. “We work with exceptional partners like Rotary, FC Barcelona and the Global Poverty Project to help keep polio a priority.”
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If you are like most consumers, the current economic environment and has you re-thinking your holiday shopping list. And, with holiday shopping now in full effect, what better time than now to start thinking about how you can save while still getting the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Nationally recognized consumer trends expert Drew Krasny has great gift ideas to help stretch your holiday dollar. He will discuss everything from the latest trends in gift giving and how to shop on a budget to tips on how to avoid the most common holiday shopping mistakes.
Eigentlich macht dem Rodel-Weltmeister Felix Loch (GER), Bob-Olympiasieger Steven Holcomb (USA) und Skeleton-Pilotin Anja Huber (GER) auf Eis und Schnee niemand etwas vor. Beim BMW Ice & Snow Perfection Training am schwedischen Polarkreis, waren die Eiskanal-Experten allerdings die Schüler: DTM-Champion Martin Tomczyk (GER) und Bruno Spengler (CAN) ließen ihre Sportlerkollegen im Verlauf des dreitägigen Kurses in Lappland erleben, wie sich die BMW typische „Freude am Fahren“ bei winterlichen Bedingungen am Limit perfektionieren lässt.
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The new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Maserati range when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2011. Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winning GT4 motorsport models, it will have more power, less weight, razor-sharp handling and a top speed of 300km/h.
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The reality of today’s always-on world means that life and work must keep moving. So when you can’t be where you need to be due to unplanned events such as bad winter weather, a family situation, or a surprise meeting, let Microsoft Office help you stay productive no matter where you are.
“If you’re like me, your office these days is anywhere but your traditional office,” says TV personality Al Roker. “But with the Internet and Office on my side, it’s easy to stay connected to people and information, anytime, anywhere.”
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SCAD’s second annual deFINE ART, which ran Feb. 22 - 26, attracted thousands of visitors. deFINE ART featured lectures by prominent figures in the art world, special exhibitions, commissions, student showcases, performances and other events, all of which were free and open to the public.
As one of the highlights of this year’s programming, deFINE ART honored performance artist Marina Abramović for her groundbreaking work and influence on contemporary art. Her keynote lecture was given at SCAD’s locations in both Savannah and Atlanta. Abramović’s solo exhibition remains on view through April 3 at the university's Pinnacle Gallery in Savannah, featuring three videos and an iconic photographic series.
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With many airlines charging to check in baggage, travelers are often forced to pay for fees instead of fun. In fact, according to the US Transportation Department, checked baggage fees are 33 percent higher this year compared to 2009. So far that higher percentage has translated to the airline industry collecting $769 million in just the first quarter of the year!
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Saxo Bank’s operating income increased 6% in 2011 to reach DKK 3.53 billion, compared to DKK 3.34 billion in 2010. The Bank continued to invest in developing the business which meant that staff costs and administrative expenses increased 12%. Thus, net profit was DKK 618 million, down 4% from the previous record year. EBITDA of DKK 1.16 billion increased 4% compared to 2010.
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