Archive for March, 2009
City Break in Milan
Mar 31st
The famous Italian city of Milan is known for fashion shows, contemporary art, culture, history, design and much more. A city break in April the quietest month on the social calendar, is possibly the best time to soak up all the sights.
In the spring time Milan‚s streets are refined, with trees in full blossom, making it the ideal time to meander around on foot. Shopping for designer goods such as, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Prada and many more are to be found in the Quadrilatero quarter, with spas and bars to be discovered.
A stroll through the Navigli is essential for those romantics looking for the perfect Italian city break, enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants or bars, or try some retail therapy in the high fashion retail outlets.
For culture, visit the Milan Cathedral for a great example of Gothic architecture, La Scala opera house, or see The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. Plus much more is to be enjoyed and explored in the second largest city in Italy.
Aviation and Environment Summit looks at bio-fuel usage
Mar 31st
The Aviation and Environment Summit which commences today in Geneva, Switzerland, will discuss the development direction of sustainable bio-fuels on commercial flights.
The fourth summit to take place will highlight progress in technological operations and innovations. Policies and challenges in today‚s climate will give the aviation industry the time to discuss agendas and ways in which improvements can be made.
Environmental performance and safety are among the top of the aviation industry‚s agenda, with over 300 delegates attending the summit. The various tests of bio-fuel over the previous year has been promising, and is leading towards the aviation industries confidence in using bio-fuels in commercial aircrafts.
The summit will also discuss the how to move forward for the use of aviation bio-fuels, with a particular focus how the industry is supplied with the bio-fuels, ensuring sources are sustainable.
Attending the summit is: Chief executives, presidents, of the commercial airline industry, airlines, and service providers of air navigation as well as manufacturers.
Aviation Departure Tax reduced in Dutch sector
Mar 31st
The Dutch government has abolished the recently introduced departure tax as part of its package to stimulate the economy, which the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed with open arms. The taxable cost varied from €š11.25 and 45 Euros per passenger who departed from any Dutch airport, adding costs onto tourists holiday budgets.
Giovanni Bisignani, Director General of the IATA said: “The tax was a EUR 312 million competitive disadvantage for the Dutch economy. Aviation is an important catalyst for the Dutch economy. Abolishing the departure tax was the right decision‚¦ It will provide an economic boost in this crisis and help build a competitive future.
He also pointed out, airlines received a new taxation last year, therefore producing incorrect results, with additional costs for businesses and reducing demand in air travel across the globe not only for business travellers but for holidaymakers also. The IATA urges the Irish government to follow in the Dutch government footsteps to reduce the new Air Travel Tax as well as Air Passenger Duty that was recently added.