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What Is Veraison?

I got a chance to show off the first sign of veraison in Alexander Valley last week. What does that… Read More »What Is Veraison?

Chesapeake Lodging Trust (NYSE: CHSP) announced today that it has closed on a $70.0 million fixed-rate mortgage loan. The loan… Read More »Chesapeake Lodging Trust Completes $70.0 Million Financing

They are the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the International Federations (IFs), and the Organising Committee… Read More »Roles and responsibilities at the Olympic Games

Shooting in true style, Tan Ya, at just 18, ranked an impressive third out of 64 places. Though aiming for… Read More »YOG graduates shoot for success in Olympic archery competition

Star Alliance member carrier Air New Zealand has been selected to design and manage the Alliance’s new lounge at Los… Read More »Star Alliance builds new lounge at Los Angeles’ upgraded Tom Bradley International Terminal

Tourism minister John Penrose is anticipating a major boost to London’s tourism following the dramatic spectacle that was the London… Read More »Minister says Britain is "good" at putting on events

There will be GE equipment in all sporting and non-sporting venues at London 2012, including the Olympic Village. GE will… Read More »GE innovation to benefit future generations after the London 2012 Olympic Games

ITB Berlin and IPK International present an analysis of the dynamic developments and outbound travel volume of the BRIC countries… Read More »BRIC countries: Russia leads the rankings for trips abroad

Luxury hospitality developer and operator Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts announces that to date, the group has garnered 844 awards… Read More »Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts announces latest awards and accolades garnered through Q2 2012

Luxury hospitality operator Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts debuts its urban resort concept in China with the upcoming launch of… Read More »Banyan Tree debuts urban resort concept in China with launch of 2 new properties (Shanghai & Tianjin)

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In the women?s 48kg judo, Sarah Menezes of Brazil finished in the gold medal position, the first time Brazil has… Read More »Olympic Solidarity athletes win medals at London 2012

Team GB was trending consistently on Twitter in the run-up to the cycling road race. But on Saturday, following the… Read More »Lochte v Phelps showdown trends on Athletes? Hub

With a turn-out of 4,000 fans, understandably the Youth Olympic Games alumni were nervous. Caroline, who had to take on… Read More »A full day of action for the Youth Olympic Games graduates at London 2012

Now, 64 years on, the Games are returning to the British capital ? and Olympic broadcasting has developed into a… Read More »A Window for the World: London 2012 Olympic Games to set broadcasting milestone

The IOC expressed its willingness to find a solution to the long-standing problems faced by the Olympic Movement in Panama.… Read More »IOC President meets the President of Panama

The International Olmpic Committee (IOC) today announced that Uzbek athlete Luiza Galiulina (artistic gymnastics) has been provisionally suspended from the… Read More »IOC provisionally suspends Luiza Galiulina for adverse analytical finding

These include the installation of a 250-metre slipway along with 70 marina berths and a dinghy park for 600 boats,… Read More »Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy broadens horizons