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Rosewood London launches ‘Rosewood London X’ to celebrate their 10 Year anniversary

19Oct

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Rosewood London launches ‘Rosewood London X’ to celebrate their 10 Year anniversary

Rosewood London is commemorating its remarkable 10-year anniversary with a captivating campaign titled ‘Rosewood London X,’ cleverly playing on the Roman numeral for 10. This initiative stands as a tribute to the property’s profound connection to the worlds of fashion and art, showcasing a series of distinctive and innovative partnerships. From October 9-15, 2023, the hotel will be transformed into a hub of creativity and collaboration, welcoming prominent brands to showcase their creative expressions. Each partnership, be it in the realms of fashion, art, or cuisine, embodies the spirit of innovation, championing artisans and creators who wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to their craft. “We are honoured to be celebrating this moment, it has been an incredible journey for Rosewood Lond...

Mike Piazza suggests 9/11 national remembrance

11Sep

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Mike Piazza suggests 9/11 national remembrance

Mike Piazza returned Monday to Citi Field, not far from where he struck his iconic, go-ahead home run in the Mets’ first game after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. The Hall of Fame catcher continues to stress the importance of paying homage and educating younger generations about the 2001 tragedy, and on Monday, he suggested a way the federal government can support those missions. “I just kind of was thinking today that there should be some sort of national remembrance,” Piazza, 55, told reporters. “I don’t know about holidays today because it seems like people work at home and things like that, but maybe from a federal level, there could be some incentive to try to crystalize it and make it a day of not just remembering, obviously, those that passed away, but the bravery of the first respon...

Stansted’s runway celebrates 80th anniversary – Business Traveller

5Aug

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Stansted’s runway celebrates 80th anniversary – Business Traveller

The site was handed over to the Civil Aviation Authority in the years following the end of World War Two, becoming home to many charter services. The runway was extended to 3,048 metres in the 1950s, and the current Foster + Partners terminal building celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021. London Stansted celebrates 30th anniversary of terminal building Commenting on the news Gareth Powell, London Stansted’s managing director, said: “Stansted is very proud of its past and the critical role the airfield played during World War Two as a US Air Force base. It’s amazing to now look back and acknowledge those early efforts have ultimately culminated in the Stansted Airport we see today. “Back then, US Engineers would have been unaware that thanks to their skill and expertise, Stansted woul...

Emirates celebrates 15th anniversary of A380 flights – Business Traveller

1Aug

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Emirates celebrates 15th anniversary of A380 flights – Business Traveller

Emirates is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its A380 superjumbo operations this week. The first commercial service for the carrier’s double decker aircraft took place between Dubai and New York on 1 August, 2008. Business Traveller was on the delivery flight for Emirates’ first A380 (between Airbus’ Hamburg plant and Dubai) a few days earlier, and our review can be seen here. Fast forward to 2023 and the Gulf carrier now has 116 A380s in its fleet – in fact Emirates took delivery of a total of 123 superjumbos before production of the aircraft was halted, but a handful have since been retired. Emirates to upcycle retired A380 into bespoke furniture and memorabilia To mark the milestone Emirates has published a few facts and figures regarding its A380 fleet, including: With a flight ...