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Large film studio now situated in Iceland’s Asbru Enterprise Park

January 29th, 2010 No comments

Asbru Enterprise Park IcelandAsbru Enterprise Park located close to Iceland’s International Airport now accomodates a brand new full size film studio. Atlantic Studios recently opened the film studio that it is, according to Atlantic, large enough to handle the shooting of large complex films such as James Bond movies.

The film studio is located is in a former aircraft hanger of the late american military navel base in Keflavik used during the cold war. The building has been under heavy renovations in the last few months and is now soundproof. Read more…

Hostelbookers vermelden recente stijging van hostel prijzen in Rio de Janeiro

January 29th, 2010 No comments

HostelBookersVolgens een recente studie, uitgevoerd door de vooraanstaande reisorganisatie hostelbookers, zijn in februari de accommodatie prijzen in Rio de Janeiro meer dan 10 keer hun standaard waarde gestegen.

De hostel- en budget accommodatie specialisten studie is erachter gekomen dat hostels, die nog beschikbaar zijn, hun prijs gemiddeld met 367% zullen verhogen voor slaapzalen en bedden. Read more…

Berlin to host the International Search Summit

January 29th, 2010 No comments

International Search Summit hosted by WebCertain
WebCertain has announced that it will be holding an International Search Summit in Berlin in June. The Summit will be co-located with Localization World and will be take place on the pre-conference day, Monday 7th June.

The International Search Summit events focus specifically on international and multilingual topics within search and online marketing, making it an excellent fit with the Localization World conference.

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Econsultancy members receive discount at Reykjavik Internet Marketing Conference 2010

January 28th, 2010 No comments

RIMC 2010This year’s Reykjavik Internet Marketing Conference and Expo (RIMC) has been scheduled for 12th March and will be offering a 20 per cent discount to Econsultancy members worldwide. The annual event has already gathered a great line-up of speakers from internationally renowned companies such as Ericsson, Microsoft, Econsultancy and many more. The conference will be exploring the possibilities created by employing structured promotional approaches and focused advertising campaigns through the use of Internet and Mobile Marketing and Advertising.

RIMC 2010 is ideal experience and opportunity for anyone who works in, or is interested in, business on the Internet. The conference will appeal to marketing and advertising people, web editors, sales and marketing managers as well as directors of small and large businesses. Read more…

DMC Software unveil how to unlock the true potential of SalesLogix with SalesLogix Mobile

January 27th, 2010 No comments

The DMC Software SalesLogix Mobile Prelaunch Events are scheduled for 2nd and 3rd February 2010 in London and Peterborough respectively. At each event experts from DMC, Sage and Livvy’s will explore the potential SalesLogix Mobile offers a business, including a demonstration using the Blackberry platform. In addition, all delegates will have the opportunity to sign up for a 30 Day FREE no obligation trial, which will include 3-5 BlackBerry devices pre-loaded with SalesLogix Mobile and all training materials.

SalesLogix Mobile was originally launched several years ago however due to the Technology available it was unsuccessful. However, for the latest version of SalesLogix Mobile, SalesLogix Mobile v5.6, Sage recruited expertise from BlackBerry to aid the design and functionality. SalesLogix Mobile now delivers a full working version of SalesLogix onto any BlackBerry or Windows Mobile device and is due for launch on 15th February 2010.
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Icelandair connecting flights across Europe and North America

January 27th, 2010 No comments

IcelandairIceland’s airport has been referred to as the central hub for travel within the Atlantic as Icelandair connect flights to over twenty destinations throughout North America, Continental Europe, Scandinavia and the UK. This helped contribute to Keflavik International Airport being appointed the best airport in Europe for the first 9 months of 2009 in the Airports Service Quality survey, conducted by the Airport Council International (ACI).

With around 130 airports taking part, ACI’s prestigious survey is the world’s leading airport customer satisfaction standard. Specified within the passenger survey, travellers described Keflavik International Airport as comforting, cosy and with a friendly atmosphere. Read more…

Soho Grand Hotel: Stylish offer for New York City Fashion Week

January 26th, 2010 No comments

Tribeca Grand Hotel New YorkNew York, NY – January 14th, 2010 — A special offer for two of downtown New York’s best boutique hotels for the New York City Fashion Week this February. The Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand have extended their exclusive deal for visitors from London – book four nights at either of their Manhattan hotels for stays up to February 28th 2010 and stay for a fifth night for free.

Be in New York on February 11th when fashion’s finest descend upon New York City and the Fall 2010 collections are unveiled. At the Tribeca and Soho Grand Hotels, New York, guests get a taste of the downtown lifestyle; the concierges use their connections to get dinner reservations or tickets to the hottest Broadway shows. Guests at the Soho Grand Hotel and Tribeca Grand Hotel have access to Grandlife’s exclusive New York City guide; read about the newest restaurant openings, listen to the latest in cutting edge music, and find out where to shop for those coveted designer labels.

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Seymourpowell creates innovative new design for Lil-Lets packaging

January 26th, 2010 No comments

Seymourpowell - Lil-Lets designLeading design and innovation consultancy Seymourpowell has created a new and innovative design for the UK’s leading non-applicator tampon brand, Lil-lets. Seymourpowell secured the brief following the successful redesign of the Lil-lets’ compact applicator range.

Seymourpowell has created an innovative design that reinforces Lil-lets’ positioning with women as the non-applicator tampon of choice. The new look packaging imbues a confident and feminine approach for the Read more…

Information Security company publish steps to ISO/IEC 27001 certification

January 25th, 2010 No comments

In regards to information security within an organisation, whether it is the CEO, the owner or Information Security Officer the responsible figurehead should obtain a copy of the standard ISO/IEC 27002 code of practice and read it Svana Helen Bjornsdottir advises. It is a management standard that is essentially an overview of the best practices to ensure integrity and confidentiality of business data.

Svana Helen Bjornsdottir, CEO of Stiki, is an ISO/IEC 27001 Certified Lead Auditor, Consultant and Trainer has many years of experience helping companies implement management systems. Read more…

Valentines Day city breaks to Europe replaced by worldwide holidays, reveals Holidays-Direct

January 25th, 2010 No comments

City breaks are popular in February as loved ones whisk partners away for a romantic getaway.  However, this year luxury holidays are playing a bigger part in February and with the cold dreary winter not leaving anytime soon; romantic luxury holidays are becoming more popular reveals Holidays-Direct.co.uk.

Holidaymakers searching for worldwide luxury holidays are looking to holiday for a minimum of 10 days, to make the break truly relaxing and ensuring plenty of time for sun bathing as well as exploring.  All inclusive deals within the travel sectors are proving a popular choice for British holidaymakers.

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HostelBookers rapporter om ny oppgang i vandrerhjemspriser i Rio de Janeiro

January 22nd, 2010 No comments

HostelBookersOvernattingspriser i Rio de Janeiro i februar har steget til mer enn 10 ganger sitt vanlige nivå, ifølge en fersk undersøkelse utført av det ledende reiseselskapet HostelBookers.

Studien til spesialisten på vandrerhjem og rimelig overnattingsmuligheter fant at vandrerhjem som fremdeles har ledige plasser skal ta 367 % mer i gjennomsnitt for sovesaler og senger. Read more…