The World Wildlife Fund said recently that at least 19 Siberian (Amur) tigers were killed by poachers in Russia since 2012. Body parts and skeletons of 19 dead tigers were discovered during seven criminal investigations by Russian authorities.There are only several hundred Amur tigers remaining in the wild, and most live in Russia’s Far East. Habitat destruction from logging and some development has reduced their historic range. Additionally, human activities such as poaching have contributed to their status as critically endangered. Poaching is driven by demand for tiger bones and other body parts for use in Chinese ‘medicine’ which is sometimes nothing more than superstition. In other words, consuming tiger parts has never been scientifically proven to have any medical benefits whatsoev
Read MoreDay: September 5, 2013
Soon after the launch of Keys Hotels’ upscale brand, Keys Klub, Berggruen Hotels, its parent company today announced the name of its first Keys Klub property – Keys Klub Hotel Parc Estique, Viman Nagar, Pune. Under the brand Keys Klub, this 115 rooms property is the first franchised hotel of Berggruen Hotels and is an out performer in the business area of Viman Nagar and Pune airport, known for its quality service, excellent facilities and product offerings. Keys is a rapidly growing brand that is gaining huge traction and enjoys great visibility across the country. The company is professionally operated with the rich experience of its core management team, and is very promising in terms of the value it can add to Hotel Parc Estique. Personality of Keys Klub is meant to be elite, stylis
Read MoreSince 14 May the Tram Experience has been back for even more gourmet adventures in Brussels! Building on the success of 2012, when it was the undeniable hit of Brusselicious, the Tram Experience is back and this time it’s even more tempting, delicious than before. This year we will be turning the spotlight on Michelin-starred chefs from Brussels. In just one meal, the guests will be invited to discover dishes by two different chefs and one of our best chocolatiers or pastry chefs, in a sixhanded cooking experience. Lionel Rigolet, proud supporter of the Tram Experience 2013 Famous chef from the mythical Comme Chez Soi, Lionel Rigolet supports the Tram Experience this year and lets us benefit from his expertise and bright advice. He will also participate to the menus proposed at th...
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