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Royal Caribbean International's Shekhar Grover Crowned Best Bartender at Diageo Reserve World Class™ Global Travel Final 

Royal Caribbean International: Shekhar's signature serve: the 'French Royale'

Ingredients

CÎROC Vodka

Sauternes Dessert Wine

Fresh Grapes

Fresh Lime Juice

Crème De Cassis

Recipe: Muddle fresh grapes in a Shaker Glass, add fresh lime juice and sugar syrup

Then add CÎROC Vodka and dessert wine. Add a splash of Crème de Cassis and cubed ice. Shake all the ingredients well and double strain in a chilled martini glass

Glassware: Martini glass

Garnish: Cassis infused skinned black grape (soak overnight)

The Canary Islands continues to commit to interaction with the end public to promote the islands as a tourist destination. Through Promotur, has presented two new initiatives, "Star in Your Own Brilliant Story" and "Change Your Story into a Fantastic Film", as part of its "Shine Again" online platform, designed to encourage tourists from across Europe to visit the islands.

The campaign invites people to star in a 'brilliant' story in their holidays and, for those who have already enjoyed the experience, to share it with a cinematographic approach through this platform and the Facebook page of Turismo de Islas Canarias.

Contestants in "Star in Your Own Brilliant Story" have until 10 July to enter and the winners will be drawn on 15 July. People who enter the second competition, to share the 'script' of their experience, have until 15 December to enter and can also win a €3,000 voucher for shopping at Amazon. Plus, the best story will be made with professional resources and actors and shown on the Internet.

Canary Islands - Increasingly Popular Destination for Ireland

The Canary Islands is working hard to attract tourists from Ireland, after studies have shown that the country has consolidated its position as one of the main suppliers of tourists in recent years. The latest figures gathered by Promotur in 2013 show that of the total number of Irish tourists who travel abroad, 46% visit the Canaries. It also highlights that Irish tourists are the most repeat destination.

The climate, relaxation and the natural appeal of the islands and their volcanoes are the main reasons for Irish tourists to visit. With an average stay of 9.3 days tourists from Ireland account for 3,4% of visitors, with couples being the most common types of tourists, followed by families (11,6%).

In terms of preferences for the 7 islands on the archipelago, Irish tourists favour Lanzarote firstly (nearly 50%), followed by Tenerife (nearly 22%), with Gran Canaria in third place (18,8%), according to the figures on tourist distribution by island.

To enter the "Shine Again" Platform competitions, see http://www.shineagain.com

EVEN™ Hotels, the newest brand from IHG, meets the large and growing demand for a hotel brand to help wellness-minded travelers keep their balance on the road at an affordable price point. An industry first, EVEN Hotels invites wellness on every journey by providing solutions for all aspects of travelers' wellness needs.

The brand launched in 2012 and is expected to be a key pillar in the IHG portfolio of preferred brands and in the long term, a key driver in market share growth in the U.S. EVEN Hotels expects to open its first properties in June 2014 and continue strategic development efforts in key markets including the Tri-state area, the Washington, D.C. area, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles.

Freeze filtered at -6°C for an exceptionally smooth taste.

The SMIRNOFF brand that boasts the world's number-one selling premium spirit and the top-selling flavored vodka in North America, traces its heritage back to 19th century Russia.

Today MSC Cruises signed a contract with Fincantieri for the construction of two new cruise ships with an option for one more. The two ships will join MSC Cruises' fleet, currently counting 12 ships.

Renovation of nearly 600-room property strengthens IHG's resort portfolio in the desirable Caribbean market

From private butlers to bespoke children's turndown amenities, nothing is too much for Burj Al Arab's youngest guests 

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will open 15 new hotels by 2016, growing its global footprint to 100 hotels and resorts.

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Elevate Spas Brand Premieres At Two Top Turks and Caicos Resorts To Provide Guests With Organic, Earth-to-Treatment Table Experiences

The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Receives Global Traveler's Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Environmental Initiatives

Johan Eliasch is the Chairman and CEO of Head N.V., the global sporting goods group, and is the former Special Representative of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.  He is Chairman of Equity Partners, Cool Earth, and London Films and a Non-Executive Director of CV Starr Underwriting Agents. He is the President of Global Strategy Forum, a trustee of Kew Foundation, a member of the Mayors of London's and Rome's Business Advisory Councils and an advisory board member of the Centre for Social Justice.  

Vladislav Doronin is a world-class property developer who is the Chairman and Founder of Capital Group, which he started 21 years ago and built into one of the most successful property development companies in Russia. Capital Group's portfolio comprises over 70 major projects with a total area of over 70 million square feet or 7 million square meters, including some of the most significant buildings in present-day Moscow: business centers, hotels, residential, retail and mixed-use complexes.

An 87-Year Global Journey Comes Home - Marriott International Opens Its 4,000th Hotel In Washington, DC

Starting June 11 through August 13, 2014, American Airlines will launch an additional weekly non-stop connection from Miami to Martinique, featuring a departure and return on Wednesdays. The flight will supplement its weekly Saturday service from Miami to Fort-de-France, the island's capital.

Burj Al Arab Unveils its Wedding in the Skies, 212 Metres Above the Arabian Gulf

Olivia Travel offers first health and wellness getaway to the five star Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows on the beautiful island of Hawaii August 30-September 5, 2014. Workshops on yoga, meditation, nutrition, fitness and health will be provided ...

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts will honor moms this Mother's Day and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the holiday with a social media photo contest at 17 of its properties across the U.S. and Canada on May 11, 2014. In 1914, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed Mother's Day into law, and the InterContinental brand will host a women's fashion hat contest to pay homage to the iconic and stylish staple that adorned women during this era.

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) (LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)), one of the world's leading hotel companies, and The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO), the world's largest beverage company, today announced a new multi-year agreement to offer the refreshing Coca-Cola soft drink and juice brands+ that guests enjoy during their stays at IHG brands in the United States, representing more than 3,200 hotels. These two well-known companies, both with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga., have strong portfolios of favorite consumer brands that are instantly recognized and preferred around the world. This new agreement will provide a best-in-class, consistent beverage brand experience for our guests across all IHG hotel brands including: InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo® hotels, Holiday Inn® hotels, Holiday Inn Express® hotels, Staybridge Suites® hotels and Candlewood Suites® hotels, as well as provided on-post at IHG Army Hotels properties. In addition, select Coca-Cola products will be available for sale at IHG's new wellness focused brand, EVEN™ Hotels.