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Wi-Fi Service: Complimentary Wi-Fi service for club Vistara members

6Nov

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Wi-Fi Service: Complimentary Wi-Fi service for club Vistara members

MUMBAI: In a bid to boost its frequent flyer membership, Tata-SIA airline Vistara has started offering its loyalty program members complimentary Wi-Fi internet connectivity onboard its international flights operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft. "This complimentary Wi-Fi service is available to all Club Vistara members, regardless of their membership tier, accumulated points, tenure of membership etc," Vistara said adding that the offer makes it the first Indian airline to offer free unlimited Wi-Fi to its customers. "This offering includes unlimited data ideal for messaging apps (WhatsApp, Messenger, iMessage and similar services) for all Club Vistara members. Furthermore, Platinum members and Business Class customers get additional 50MB of data, which can be ...

Diriyah’s first phase of development obtains LEED platinum certification – Business Traveller

15Aug

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Diriyah’s first phase of development obtains LEED platinum certification – Business Traveller

The first phase of Diriyah’s masterplan has been awarded Platinum Level LEED for Cities Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The accreditation in LEED for Cities and Communities marks the first time a project in the Middle East has received the accolade. Platinum certification is the highest level within the LEED framework. The USGBC’s LEED certification is a globally recognised symbol of sustainability achievement, and provides a framework for healthy, efficient and cost-saving green buildings and communities. Its LEED for Cities certification provides cities and communities with a globally consistent way to measure and communicate performance. Jerry Inzerillo, Diriyah Company group CEO, said: “We are thrilled to have been awarded LEED Platinum Certification for the f...

Gold Price Rises as Dollar and Yields Slip on US Jobs Data

7Jul

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Gold Price Rises as Dollar and Yields Slip on US Jobs Data

Last Updated: July 08, 2023, 01:33 ISTNew York, United States of America (USA)Gold remains stubbornly bid - trading higher even before the number. Today's report has given bulls some relief, at least short term, said Tai Wong, a New York-based independent metals trader. Gold prices rise as weaker US nonfarm payrolls cast doubt on interest rate hikes, boosting the appeal of the precious metalGold prices rose on Friday and were on track for their first weekly gain in four as the dollar and bond yields fell after weaker U.S. nonfarm payrolls numbers cast doubts over the trajectory of interest rate hikes beyond July yet again. Spot gold was up 0.8% at $1,926.54 per ounce at 2:06 p.m. EDT (1806 GMT). Bullion was up 0.4% so far this week.U.S. gold futures settled 0.9% higher at $1,932.50. Labou...

Gold Prices Rise as Weak US Economic Data Spurs Fed Rate-Hike Reassessment

4Jul

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Gold Prices Rise as Weak US Economic Data Spurs Fed Rate-Hike Reassessment

Last Updated: July 05, 2023, 02:13 ISTNew York, United States of America (USA) Previous flare-ups also benefited the U.S. dollar, reducing demand for gold. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,928.09 per ounce by 09:31 a.m. EDT (1331 GMT), with trading volumes likely thinned by a U.S. holidayGold prices edged higher on Tuesday as some traders bet that recent weak U.S. economic data may prompt the Federal Reserve to rethink its rate-hike trajectory, while also awaiting further cues from the minutes of the central bank’s last meeting.Spot gold rose 0.4% to $1,928.09 per ounce by 09:31 a.m. EDT (1331 GMT), with trading volumes likely thinned by a U.S. holiday.U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $1,935.90.“Weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data released on Monday, including PMIs, have supported gold. Mar...