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Journal: TWUK	Section:
Title:	Issue Date: 21/08/00
Author:	Page Number: 5
Copyright: Other

 

 

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n orient-express hotels flotation

 

Orient-Express Hotels, which operates the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and owns 26 deluxe hotels worldwide, has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company was previously spun off from parent company Sea Containers.

 

n london luton hits record passenger high

 

London Luton Airport handled a record 629,631 passengers in July, a 17% increase on the same month last year. Some 72% of passengers were on scheduled flights, with the remaining 28% on charters.

 

n PATA-uk sets date for London showcase

 

Pacific Asia Travel Association UK is holding its annual London Showcase at theInter-Continental Hotel in London on September 18 from 4pm-9pm. The event gives travel agents the chance to meet airlines, tour operators and ground suppliers from all over the Pacific-Asia region.