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42 Events maltatoday, Sunday, 8 December 2013 Costa Coffee wins 'best branded coffee shop chain in Europe' for third consecutive year Costa Coffee, the second largest coffee shop chain in the world, added to their accolades by winning 'Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in Europe' and 'Best Branded Coffee Shop Chain in Southern Europe' at the Allegra European Coffee Awards 2013. Held in Paris as part of the Allegra European Coffee Symposium, the awards recognised companies and individuals who have made the most outstanding contributions within the European coffee shop and foodto-go markets. Andy Marshall, Managing Director of Costa Coffee International Franchise commented, "These awards are a testament to our passion for coffee, our people and our continuous work to bring an unbeatable coffee experience to customers across the world." "This fantastic achievement wouldn't have been possible with- out the support and dedication we receive from our partners and baristas, and it means a great deal having been voted for by our customers and industry peers." Costa Coffee has now been in operation in Malta for over one year with stores at Malta International Airport, The Axis in Paceville and The Point in Sliema. A brand new Costa Coffee is opening soon in Balzan, offering the customary coffee range, sweets and savoury items as well as special offers unique to Balzan. It will be open seven days a week and throughout the Christmas period. For more information on Costa Coffee Malta, follow them on Facebook on https://www.facebook.com/ CostaCoffeeMalta Emirates launches its longest A380 flight Fly with the stars through the stars all the way to Los Angeles Emirates, which has often picked up the Oscars of the travel industry, has swooped into the home of the original Oscars to launch its celebrated A380 service. Packed with Hollywood movies on ice Digital Widescreen, the doubledecker touched down in Los Angeles, becoming the world's longest A380 service in operation. The landmark flight, crossing the Russian Federation, the North Pole and Eastern Canada, has a published duration of 16 hours 20 minutes, more than enough time to delve into over 400 hours of in-flight Hollywood movies. "Bringing the glamorous A380 set of wings to the City of Angels seemed like a natural fit as this aircraft mirrors the luxury of the Hollywood lifestyle," said Hubert Frach, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations West. The Emirates' A380 is like no other. Its generously proportioned Economy Class, exclusive mini-pods in Business Class and Private Suites in First Class are talked about the world over. On the top deck of the aircraft, First Class passengers can freshen up in one of two Onboard Shower Spas, whilst First and Business Class travellers can mix and mingle in the popular Onboard Lounge – enjoying a drink and exchanging tales at 40,000 feet. Passengers in all cabins have access to WiFi, 1,500 channels of in-flight entertainment and gourmet-chef prepared meals, served by highly trained, multi-lingual cabin crew. Generous luggage allowances are available to customers; 30 kilogrammes in Economy Class, 40 Kilogrammes in Business Class and 50 kilogrammes in First Class. Premium passengers can also enjoy dedicated lounges and chauffeur-drive transfers at many destinations across Emirates' network. The airline started flying to Los Angeles in 2008 with the Boeing 777-200LR. The introduction of the 489-seat A380 service, powered by US made GE GP7200 engines, is a direct response to demand with over one million passengers travelling between Los Angeles and Dubai so far. Emirates 23rd A380 service will operate daily as EK 215 departing Dubai at 0820hrs and arriving at Los Angeles International Airport at 1250hrs the same day. The return flight, EK 216, departs Los Angeles at 1600hrs and arrives in Dubai at 1950hrs the following day. The double decker has 14 First Class Private Suites, 76 lie-flat beds in Business Class and 399 spacious seats in Economy Class. The A380's arrival time in Dubai offers passengers from L.A. connections to an extensive range of onward destinations in the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa, Asia and the Far East. The airline operates 63 weekly flights to the U.S, serving seven gateways; Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC and New York JFK, where two of the three daily flights are operated with A380s. The third JFK flight, operated with a Boeing 777-300ER, stops in Italy's fashion capital of Milan before continuing to New York. A daily service from Dubai to Boston will start 10 March 2014. With 131 Boeing 777s in its fleet worth US$ 34 billion, and a further GasanMamo employees join thousands in the President's fun run Several GasanMamo employees joined the flooded streets for this year's edition of the President's Charity Fun Run in aid of The Malta Community Chest Fund's L-Istrina. GasanMamo employees joined the President for the fifth edition of the run that started from San Anton in Attard and saw a record number of 14,500 participants running, jogging or walking to the President's office in Valletta. The GasanMamo employees that took part in this year's addition of the President's fun run were Mario Farrugia, Vincent Scicluna, Sean Camilleri, Frances Fenech, Rita Alamango, Rachel Agius, Anna Camilleri, James Borg Cumbo, Hubert Said, Carla Caramagna, Sarah Ellul, Jose Busuttil, Rose Bonnici, Daphne Baldacchino, Cheryll Mizzi, Steve Mizzi, Simon Psaila and Elaine Camilleri. 150 Boeing 777Xs ordered at Dubai Air Show 2013, valued at US$ 76 billion, Emirates is a major contributor to the U.S aerospace industry. The airline also supports a number of sponsorships in the market. Amongst them are Emirates Airline US Open Series, Official Airline of the BNP Paribas Open, Official Airline of the San Francisco Symphony, Official Airline of USA Rugby, Presenting Sponsor at the Reliant Stadium - home of the Houston Texans NFL team and Sponsor of the New Hubert Frach, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President Commercial Operations West speaking after the arrival of the airline's A380 in Los Angeles York Cosmos soccer team. Emirates operates four scheduled flights weekly from Malta to Dubai via Larnaka, Cyprus, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. While on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Emirates operates direct flights from Dubai to Malta and return flights fly via Tripoli. Intensive strategy workshop for Frank Salt Real Estate management team The management team at Frank Salt Real Estate recently attended a 'Leadership Best Practice' workshop designed to enhance and continuously develop their leadership skills, with a focus on better people management, customer service and business effectiveness. The workshop was organised by the company's HR Department and was conducted by a management consultancy veteran. Facilitated through a highly inter-active training approach, the full day activity made use of the latest training concepts, including use of trainer-led input sessions, self-analysis questionnaires, experiential learning exercises and syndicate group work discussions focused on Frank Salt Real Estate's strategic orientations and operations management. This activity ties in with the company's five-year strategic plan which incorporates opening up a number of additional branches and gradually double its staff complement. "We have great plans for Frank Salt Real Estate for the coming years!" Commented Douglas Salt, Company Director "Growth is not something that happens overnight, but with the right strategy and tools in place, we are confident that we can achieve our targets, which centres on being able to provide a better service to our client. For this to be possible we believe in an extensive investment in our team of managers and property consultants, and ongoing training is a core ingredient of this investment." "Frank Salt Real Estate is today a household brand that is synonymous with quality real estate consultancy", says Grahame Salt. We pride ourselves of always putting the client first, and one way of doing so is by always being proactive and keeping abreast with market trends and the opportunities that the local and foreign environment present. We have a number of qualities that make us the best option for people to go to when they need to buy or sell their property. We not only offer an excellent and complete experience, but we have a large and talented team and a strategy that works. In order to achieve all this, a proactive and dynamic management team which is at the forefront, is imperative." Other training and recruitment initiatives by Frank Salt Real Estate are in the pipeline. For more info one may visit www.franksalt. com.mt/careers