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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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Cairo, Egypt
This hotel offers a petting zoo with a staff trained to make sure that the children have fun in a safe and friendly environment. Children can play with monkeys, a deer, a camel, a pony, flamingoes, and ducks. There is also a “Children's Garden" that has toys, swings, a trampoline, and a junior pool. These facilities are available to hotel guests only. Pyramids...
Vien Bao Tang Lich Su (Museum of Vietnamese History)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
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