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New Hospitality Degree Offered at Emirates Academy
A new Master of Science degree in International Hospitality Management will be offered at Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. This degree is the first of its kind in the UAE. The new program begins in October 2009 and is focused on hospitality leaders of the future. It will emphasize managerial competence, building on the foundations of undergraduate studies. Students of the academy wishing to continue their studies are eligible, and external applicants wishing to advance their careers in the industry are also welcome.
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Margaret Island
Budapest, Hungary
This island doesn’t have any famous landmarks but is a great spot for sports and other activities such as cycling and swimming (there are two swimming pools here). Or you could go and have a pampering session at the Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget which is one of most modern spas in Budapest. ...
Dubai Zoo
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Arabian Peninsula and is home to about 200 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. It is located in a shaded area of Jumeirah and is surrounded by huge trees. Though not too large, this zoo is especially notable as it houses an impressive collection of endangered species like the Bengal and Siberian tigers, Arabian wolves and Scimitar-horned Oryx...
Hietaniemi cemetery
Helsinki, Finland
This is the biggest cemetery located in Helsinki and is quoted very often in texts and speeches because it holds the graves of most of the soldiers who fought during the Finnish War. Within the Hietaniemi parameters are smaller cemeteries such as the Helsinki Ismaic Cemetery, Catholic Cemetery and the Jewish Cemetery. ...
Giac Lam Pagoda
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Despite being one of the oldest pagodas in the city, Giac Lam Pagoda, which has been remodeled a couple of times, is very well-maintained. The temple’s elaborate decorations reflect a combination of Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist influences and its centerpiece is a statue of Amitabha Buddha. With its gardens and tall bodhi tree, the peaceful Giac Lam Pagoda is a wonderful place for relaxation and ...