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Refreshes for your next Marriott hotel meeting Take a journey through Marriott history with these new and renovated properties. From an expansive renovation of one of the brand’s first hotels to an innovative new build, the event of your dreams, whatever your style or desired location, is at your fingertips. Marriott Saddle Brook Marriott Saddle Brook One of the Marriott brand’s first hotels, and the second-oldest operating in the system, Marriott Saddle Brook , unveils phase one of a $15 millio
The post IATA World 100 7628 0 7628 0 0 343 0 --:--:-- 0:00:22 --:--:-- 1546Finance Symposium and IATA World Passenger Symposium start today in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally kicks off two major events today, 30th October, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld in Bangkok, Thailand.
The post IATA World 100 7628 0 7628 0 0 343 0 --:--:-- 0:00:22 --:--:-- 1546Finance Symposium and IATA World Passenger Symposium start today in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally kicks off two major events today, 30th October, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld in Bangkok, Thailand.
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