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Dubai casts its net farther

Good News for Dubai

Dubai casts its net farther

By Hazel Heyer, eTN Staff Writer

Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, has been appointed by Grupo Mall, developer of residential and mixed-use projects throughout Spain and Mexico,

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Six reasons to leave town for Toronto

Sex and the City

Six reasons to leave town for Toronto

By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN Staff Writer

NEW YORK (eTN) - It takes me only one hour (from NYC) to be in a foreign country.

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JetBlue Airways begins nonstop flights between New York City and Saint Lucia

Service Starts Today

JetBlue Airways begins nonstop flights between New York City and Saint Lucia

By eTN Staff Writer

JetBlue Airways continues to expand the selection of international destinations on its route network with new service to the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, known as the "Helen of the West Indies." N

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Despite the recession Irish tourists still coming to New York

New York City

Despite the recession Irish tourists still coming to New York

Irish tourists are still traveling to New York City in droves despite the recession.

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New York City welcomes new Broadway season following “most successful year ever”

Broadway's Best Shows

New York City welcomes new Broadway season following “most successful year ever”

By eTN Staff Writer

New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, The Broadway League executive director Charlotte St.

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Does it qualify as a party?

Slaving for Wal-Mart

Does it qualify as a party?

By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN Staff Writer

August appeared to be a month for parties in New York City.

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New York City hotel service fee tax update

American Society Of Travel Agents

New York City hotel service fee tax update

By eTN Staff Writer

ASTA today issued a clarification to a portion of last week’s member alert on the recently-implemented New York City hotel service fee tax. The revised portion of the alert followds.

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NYC joins forces with American Airlines to bump up tourism

New York City Tourism

NYC joins forces with American Airlines to bump up tourism

NEW YORK, NY - New York City tourism officials are hoping to lure some extra visitors this fall.

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Is glamour coming back to New York?

Cruise to Nowhere New York City

Is glamour coming back to New York?

By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN Staff Writer

It may have been the hottest night New Yorkers experienced all summer….

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Economy, not swine flu, sends chill thru New York City's tourism

New York City

Economy, not swine flu, sends chill thru New York City's tourism

The good news is that swine flu doesn't seem to be stopping the masses of visitors from flocking to New York City this unfolding tourist season.

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NYC launches ad campaign to woo Spanish visitors

New York City

NYC launches ad campaign to woo Spanish visitors

By Karen Matthews, AP

NEW YORK - New York City is including a new message in its pitch to lure visitors _ don't worry about swine flu.

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Delta offers first service to Haiti since the 1950s

From New York City To Haiti And Bermuda

Delta offers first service to Haiti since the 1950s

By eTN Staff Writer

NEW YORK, NY - Delta Air Lines announced today new nonstop daily service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Port-au-Prince, Haiti starting June 20, 2009.

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Atlantic City Express Service launches inaugural trains connecting New York City and Atlantic City

New Jersey Governor Corzine joined in marking this milestone

Atlantic City Express Service launches inaugural trains connecting New York City and Atlantic City

By eTN Staff Writer

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Representatives from the Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) joint venture partners - Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, and Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa - joined

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Tragedy Avoided: A pilot's perspective on US Air 1549

US Airways Flight 1549

Tragedy Avoided: A pilot's perspective on US Air 1549

The following is an exclusive account for our members from one of our pilots who was onboard US Airways Flight 1549 when the pilots made a successful emergency ditching into New York's Hudson River.

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New York City: A clever new trip planning website and tourist info center

NYC

New York City: A clever new trip planning website and tourist info center

By Sean O'Neill, newsweek.com

This morning Mayor Michael Bloomberg debuted two new initiatives to help tourists plan their visits to New York City.

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Major plane crashes involving New York City airports

NYC

Major plane crashes involving New York City airports

By Stacey Altherr, newsday.com

Feb. 1, 1957 - Twenty people died when a Miami-bound airliner crashed onto Rikers Island moments after taking off from LaGuardia in a blinding snowstorm. Seventy-four others onboard survived.

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New York tourism conference to tackle changing travel environment

Travel Trends

New York tourism conference to tackle changing travel environment

By eTN Staff Writer

The European Travel Commission’s (ETC) TransAtlantic Conference is to be held in New York City with a roster of distinguished thought leaders from the US and Europe.

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Record number of NYC tourists but slowed growth

NYC

Record number of NYC tourists but slowed growth

By AP

NEW YORK — Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City attracted a record number of visitors this year but the growth in the city's tourism industry has slowed amid a worldwide economic downturn.

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NYC to drop “biggest” New Year’s Eve ball yet

New Year's Eve Times Square

NYC to drop “biggest” New Year’s Eve ball yet

By Nelson Alcantara

There are cities in the world that are synonymous with ringing in the New Year with fanfare and style. One of them is New York City.

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