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London City Airport reports 50 per cent reduction in security queue times – Business Traveller

11Apr

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London City Airport reports 50 per cent reduction in security queue times – Business Traveller

London City Airport says queue times at security have been cut by half since the installation of new CT scanners one year ago. London City became the first major airport in the UK to fully deploy next generation CT security scanners in April 2023, allowing passengers to pass through security without removing laptops and liquids from their hand luggage. Passengers flying from London City Airport are also no longer restricted by the 100ml liquid rule, and can take through bottles of up to two litres. In December 2022 the DfT announced what it called an end to the “tiny toiletries” rule by 2024, with all major airports required to replace existing 2D screening technology with more advanced CT security scanners by June of this year. Nonetheless, not all airports are introducing new security ...

Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau receives grant funding for 2024

24Dec

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Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau receives grant funding for 2024

Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs receive $20,000 in grant money Updated: 10:21 PM CST Dec 23, 2023 Council Bluffs Convention and Visitors Bureau received a $10,000 grant for its winter travel marketing initiative.Pottawattamie Tourism Committee also received $10,000. They'll use the funding to redesign its tourism website.The grants came from the Iowa Tourism Office. The organization received 77 tourism grant applications seeking nearly $640,000 in funding. They ended up giving $398,000 to 45 organizations."Dating back to the summer of 2020, the Council Bluffs CBV has leaned into digital marketing in a big way to draw visitors to the city and count...

Accor to open Pullman hotel in Zagreb’s City Island business hub – Business Traveller

15Dec

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Accor to open Pullman hotel in Zagreb’s City Island business hub – Business Traveller

Accor will debut its Pullman brand in Croatian next year, with a 193-room property in the country’s capital. Pullman Zagreb is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2024, and will be located within the City Island development in Novi Zagreb. Features will include a restaurant, lobby bar, conference facilities and a wellness centre. City Island is situated south of the Sava River and Zagreb’s historical city centre, and around 15 minutes from Zagreb airport. The 80,000 sqm development will eventually house office space for more than 15,000 employees. This summer Accor announced a renewed push of its Pullman brand, envisaging it to become the global business hotel brand to cater to the post-Covid workforce, the new generation of business travellers, multi-hyphenates (people with multip...

Dalton City Council agrees to move money to stormwater, recreation projects | Local News

14Nov

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Dalton City Council agrees to move money to stormwater, recreation projects | Local News

City of Dalton officials have agreed to redirect $6 million from a 2020 bond issue that was originally allocated for a proposed aquatics center to recreation and stormwater projects.City Council members informally agreed to the proposal when they met as the Finance Committee last week. The council members will have to vote to approve any specific contracts.Citing soaring construction costs and large projected operating deficits, the council members voted in October to cancel the aquatics center. The city had budgeted $13 million for the project, with $6 million coming from bond funds.City Administrator Andrew Parker said th...

W Macau – Studio City opens – Business Traveller

11Sep

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W Macau – Studio City opens – Business Traveller

W Hotels, part of Marriott’s Bonvoy, has opened W Macau – Studio City on the city’s Cotai Strip, marking the debut of the W Hotels brand in Macau. Designed by world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, the hotel says it takes inspiration from the glamour of 1950s Hollywood, with rich detailing, geometries and contemporary representations of Macau’s unique East-meets-West culture and history. The design of the hotel’s 557 guestrooms and suites takes its cue from classical cinema as well as Macau’s maritime history. Ranging in size from 37 to 258 sqm, all 430 rooms and 127 suites offer views of Cotai Strip or the city. All rooms feature a Bluetooth sound system, so guests can enjoy their favorite playlists as they craft drinks at their signature in-room W Mix Bar. On the 38th floor, the tw...

London City airport to open Hithes restaurant – Business Traveller

12Aug

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London City airport to open Hithes restaurant – Business Traveller

F&B operator SSP Group has unveiled plans for a new upmarket eatery at London City airport. The group – which operates outlets at airports, rail stations and motorway service stations across the UK – has been awarded a seven-year extension of its contract at the airport. The agreement is part of the £12 million upgrade of LCY’s departure lounge which commenced last year, including more seating, expanded toilet facilities, and new retail and F&B outlets. London City embarks on £12 million departure lounge upgrade At the time it was announced that SSP would develop its restaurant and bar concept Juniper & Co (first seen at Gatwick’s North Terminal) at London City, alongside a landside Soul & Grain outlet offering coffee from Extract Coffee Roaster, as well as “indulgent tr...

5Aug

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Marriott integrates City Express brand into Marriott Bonvoy – Business Traveller

Marriott Bonvoy members can now earn points at City Express properties, following the integration of the brand into the programme. Marriott announced plans to acquire the City Express brand last year, in a US$100 million deal with Mexican company Hotels City Express. The agreement has added around 150 City Express by Marriott properties in the Caribbean and Latin America. The former City Premios Rewards programme has now been fully integrated into the Marriott Bonvoy scheme, with members able to transfer existing points balances until 30 September. A status match is also being offered during the transition phase, and selected City Premios benefits including gift card redemptions at third-party vendors such as Cineopolis will continue to be available with Marriott Bonvoy. Redemption of Ma...

The 6 Best Observation Decks in New York City

21Jul

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The 6 Best Observation Decks in New York City

Change your perspective and see Manhattan from a totally unique vantage atop some of the loftiest skyscrapers in the world. From your higher-than-bird's-eye view, look out over the island's many landmarks. On a clear day, you can even see other New York City boroughs miles beyond Manhattan and across the river into New Jersey.Some of these observation decks are not for the faint of heart, so if you are heights-averse, choose accordingly. Here are the top NYC observation decks.One World Observatory(Courtesy of One World Observatory)Price: From $39 with advance purchaseHours: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (hours change seasonally)Neighborhood: Lower ManhattanStandout perk: By visiting this observation deck, you can say you've visited the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.You c...

18Jul

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The 10 Best New York City Boat Tours

Taking a boat tour is a must-do when visiting New York City, as it gives you a full view of the mighty Manhattan skyline and many of its famous bridges and buildings. Whether you're looking for a leisurely kayak trip along the Hudson River or a romantic sunset sail, you'll find a cruise to suit your interests. Consulting both expert opinion and traveler sentiment, U.S. News gathered nine of the best New York City boat tours.Classic Harbor Line – AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture TourPrice: Adults from $112; students from $82Duration: 2.75 hoursAdmire some of the city's most significant architecture on this nearly three-hour cruise from Classic Harbor Line. With a member of the American Institute of Architects as your guide, you'll spot towering residential buildings, Little Island at Pi...

Billy Bishop Toronto City airport to gain US preclearance facility – Business Traveller

9Jul

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Billy Bishop Toronto City airport to gain US preclearance facility – Business Traveller

Billy Bishop Toronto City airport is to become the ninth Canadian airport to have US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facilities. Owner PortsToronto confirmed that up to $30 million in funding for the facility at the city’s downtown airport will be provided by the federal government, with construction expected to take between 18 and 24 months. Once the preclearance facility opens in 2025, passengers will be able to clear customs before departure from the airport, rather than upon landing in the US. It will also open up new US markets from Billy Bishop Toronto City airport, as some smaller airports in the US do not have US CBP, and so cannot accept travellers who have not been precleared. The airport will join Canada’s Calgary International, Edmonton International, Stanfie...