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IATA Revises Growth Forecast Downward
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its financial forecast for airlines in 2009 downward – to a global loss of $9 billion. This almost twice the $4.7 billion loss estimate in March, demonstrating that the revenue environment is quickly worsening.
IATA also increased its last 2008 loss estimate from $8.5 billion to $10.4 billion
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Grand Bazaar
Istanbul, Turkey
The precursor to the modern mall, Istanbul's Grand Bazaar (or Kapalıçarşı) is among the largest covered markets in the world. It has been an important trading center since the mid-fifteenth century. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent oversaw a vast enlargement of the bazaar in the 16th century. Today there are more than 5,000 shops attracting 250,000 visitors daily. Even if you...
Marathon Battlefield and Burial Mound
Athens, Greece
This is the place where the Persian army of 24,000 men fought against and were defeated by the Athenian Army comprising of just 1000 men. The battle is famed for soon after a messenger was dispatched who ran all the way to Athens to inform the people of victory. After the long run the messenger could only sum up the energy to say: "Victory"after which he died. The 192 Athenians killed we...
Central Gorky Park
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: Eas tern end of Gogol Street, Almaty Phone: + 7 (727) 91 37 19 Timings: 10 am to 5 pm, all days of the week Tickets: 20 KZT Go straight all the way east (walk, drive, or take the bus – bus # 65, 94, & 166, and trolleybus # 1 & 12) till Gogol Street ends, and you come to the grand entrance of the Gorky Park. This is the largest park in the city. It contain...
Muzium Negara
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you want to know more about Malaysian history, then this is the place for you. The Muzium Negara (National Museum) was opened in 1963 to introduce visitors to Malaysian's rich history. Various exhibitions, the building's architectural style, and a number of craftworks are some of the things to expect when in the museum. Jalan Damansara Tel: (03) 2282 6255. Opening hours: D...