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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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Christiania
Copenhagen, Denmark
Christiania is a small town in Copenhagen which was founded in 1971 by a bunch of hippies who took control of the area which was previously abandoned by the military. This small town is popular for its artistic sculptures, monuments and paintings. The best thing about this town is that tourists can enter free of cost. Address: 43 Bådsmandsstræde 1407 Copenhagen K Directions: Bus 66 to Pri...
Sao Paulo Museum of Art
Sao Paulo, Brazil
One of the biggest and best museums in the city, the Sao Paulo Museum of Art features over 7,000 works by artists such as Monet, Rembrandt, Picasso, and Van Gogh. The museum features a theatre and is also home to an antique fair. Address: Av. Paulista 1578, Bela Vista, Tel: 011-3251-5644 Timings: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm Entry fee: R$10 ...
The Golden Buddha
Bangkok, Thailand
This is an important site for Thai locals. Dating back to the 1200s the image of Buddha is spectacular. This 10 foot statue weighing in at over 5 tons consists of solid gold. The story of its discovery is a famed legend that when it was found it had been covered with plaster, probably to protect it being sacked by foreign invaders. Beneath the plaster was this fantastic statue of gleaming gold. ...
Fuamulaku
Maldives, Maldives
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Maldives is the island of Fuamulaku. The island is exceptionally fertile and has numerous fruit and vegetable farms where one can get delicious locally grown pineapples, mangoes, oranges etc. The fruits and vegetables grown over here are not found elsewhere in the country. That is why the residents of this island are taller, stronger, healthier and li...