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Business travelers paid more for flights during the second quarter this year than at any time since 2001, says a new study to be released Tuesday by American Express Business Travel.
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Biz travel costs rise
Business travelers paid more for flights during the second quarter this year than at any time since 2001, says a new study to be released Tuesday by American Express Business Travel. AmEx's quarterly Business Travel Monitor showed the average airfare paid by business travelers in the April-June quarter this year jumped 13% to $247 one way from $218 in the same period in 2005.
Travellers also paid more for hotels and rental cars. The quarterly tracks fares bought by customers of the world's largest travel agency for travel on 329 of the US’s most heavily travelled routes.
Oktoberfest in Munich
Ever since Munich was chosen as a venue for the FIFA World Cup 2006, interest in this Bavarian capital has increased by leaps & bounds. Now Munich is keyed up again — for the event of the year: Oktoberfest from 16 September to 3 October 2006. it has been celebrated with a funfair on the fields of Theresienwiese since 1810.
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The program of events includes the Grand Entry of the Oktoberfest Landlords and Breweries, the Costume and Riflemen's Procession. Beer was introduced at this fest comes in 1818. Now each year, 6 million visitors quaff 5 million litres of beer during Oktoberfest.It’s still not to late to catch some of the beer and excitement!VolunTourism partnership
India’s Ministry of Tourism in partnership with Relief Riders International is highlighting an important travel option called VolunTourism. A rapidly growing new sector, VolunTourism combines exciting travel with volunteer services to contribute towards community development and environmental protection. RRI offers small group expeditions across Rajasthan, with travellers delivering medical and educational supplies to remote villages while experiencing India’s culture and traditions.
2 InterContinentals to open soon
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will unveil InterContinental London Park Lane and InterContinental Boston this November. The InterContinental London Park Lane is reopening 6 November after £60 million in renovations. The £168 million InterContinental Boston is scheduled to open on 3 November, it’s first-ever in the city. The brand is also planning to open its first property in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA — the £133 million InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Paradise Valley in 2008.
Shanghai Festival kicks off
The three week long Shanghai Tourism Festival, which started on September 15 has something for everyone: fireworks, folklore, cuisine contests, Oktoberfest, carnivals, cricket fighting and extreme sports. It started off with the traditional floral floats parade down Huaihai Road.
Traditional programmess include the "Rose Wedding" ceremony, cruisers' parade on the Huangpu River, International Music Fireworks Festival in Pudong's Century Park and a folklore tour of Shanghai lanes.
As it coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 6, which marks the harvest and family reunion, traditional celebrations such as flower- and moon-viewing will add a festive ambience.
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