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Porter’s Pillbox Hats and Peplum

March 24th, 2010 · No Comments

Porter Airlines

TORONTO – There’s a niche airline that gives free drinks, flies planes with propellers and only goes on a few select routes. Best yet, it puts its flight attendants in pillbox hats. It’s Porter Airlines of Canada. Kind of like a regional Virgin Atlantic, but it has a serious, more business-feeling approach. Says the airline [...]

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Jazz Room at London’s Pizza Express to Close

March 24th, 2010 · No Comments

Pizza Express

LONDON – We hear from an email blast from Tony Puxley, manager of jazz singer Salena Jones, who writes that “what is probably the most intimate music room in London is closing its doors after some 30 years.” It’s Pizza on the Park in Knightsbridge. Pizza on the Park place is part of the chain Pizza [...]

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Tags: Tourism

Harris Ranks Hotel Brands

March 24th, 2010 · No Comments

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NEW YORK – The research firm Harris Interactive has released its rankings of tourism brands. There are some surprises. Hilton is the most notable in the list and now leads Marriott. Cheap hotels are lower on the list, but luxury brands also have lower scores due to the obvious smaller market and brand familiarity. A [...]

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