Budget 2011: ATF should be brought under the ambit of GST Act; says, ASSOCHAM |
9th Feb, 11
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Economics Times
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GST is intended to bring the taxation of goods and services across various states under a unified tax structure.
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Business travel bounces back, with fewer frills |
8th Feb, 11
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Tribune
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Business travel is making a frugal comeback, with room for a few luxuries along the way.
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Etihad expects nod to operate more flights soon |
8th Feb, 11
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Economics Times
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The UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways has said it is hopeful of operating more flights to and from India shortly as it expects an early decision on the seat sharing formula between the two countries.
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Global aviation traffic up 8.2%: IATA |
3rd Feb, 11
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Hindustan Times
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Shaking off a bad previous year, the global airline industry posted an impressive 8.2% growth in passenger traffic in 2010.
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Third AI flight takes off for Cairo to rescue stranded Indians |
3rd Feb, 11
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India Times
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An Air India plane departed for Cairo on Wednesday to rescue Indian nationals and tourists still stranded there. The empty aircraft, which took off in the afternoon, is the third such flight being operated by the airline following mass protests in Egypt to oust President Hosni Mubarak.
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Indian Hotels sales up 15% on improved occupancy, higher rates |
1st Feb, 11
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Live Mint
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Sales at Indian Hotels Co. Ltd, which runs the Taj chain of hotels, went up by around 15% in the three months to 31 December compared with a year earlier on improved occupancy and higher rates.
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Hospitals And Airlines Put Emergency Plans Into Effect |
1st Feb, 11
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kplr11
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Airlines that serve St. Louis went into emergency mode long before the emergency hit, as did hospitals across the region.
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No takers for Egypt: Travel agents |
1st Feb, 11
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The Times of India
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Protests against President Hosni Mubarak's promises of reform in Egypt have hit the Indian tour operators even though the January-March period is not the peak holiday season. "During these months, our main clients are newly wed couples and businessmen. And most of the Indians stranded in Cairo are business travellers," said a travel agent. There have been no booking to Egypt since the protests began week.
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Barclay brothers to expand hotels portfolio - FT |
25th Jan, 11
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Financial Times
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Private investors David and Frederick Barclay are set to take a controlling stake in three of London's most prestigious hotels, the Financial Times said on Tuesday.
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Southwest Airlines proves putting people first is good business |
24th Jan, 11
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HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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In Sunday's business section, the Chronicle's Jenalia Moreno pondered whether Southwest Airlines' unique corporate culture can survive its impending takeover of AirTran Airways, a far more traditional carrier.
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