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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2015 17 Events db San Antonio Hotel inaugurated PRIME Minister Joseph Muscat inaugurated the db San Antonio Hotel + Spa as part of a new chain – db hotels and resorts which also includes the db Seabank Resort & Spa. With an investment of €32 mil- lion in refurbishment and ex- tension the db San Antonio was completed in a record time of six months and it is now the Mal- tese hotel with the second largest number of rooms. Architecturally built in Moorish style, its 515 rooms spread across 10 f loors are fitted out with state of the art comforts and amenities. Residents and non-resident guests can choose from its five restau- rants, offering cuisines from around the world. Two of the res- taurants will open their doors by the end of the year. The db San Antonio Hotel also boasts four indoor, outdoor and rooftop pools, a fitness centre, Spa facilities with Moroccan treat- ments and conference facilities. Silvio Debono, Chairman Sea- bank Group, said, "In the last three years, our group has invested a to- tal €72 million in the db Seabank and the db San Antonio to offer excellence to all our guests. In this regard, the new hotel chain db Ho- tels + Resorts is being launched to assure that the level of excellence is integrated within the systems and managerial procedures. "db San Antonio hotel was de- signed and will start operating on the same style of All-inclusive ba- sis, with a 5-star service at a 4-star prices. We have ambitious plans for our new hotel chain and we are looking at both the local and for- eign markets." Vincent Degiorgio, Director of db Hotels + Resorts, said, "Over 30 companies employing around 900 people worked on this invest- ment project. In addition, over 1,000 employees worked to sup- ply it with goods and services to get it up and running. The job was executed with positive synergies throughout, making it possible to complete it in a record time of 6 months." Today, db San Antonio Hotel + Spa employs around 300 staff, going up to 400 during the busy summer season. Job satisfaction is high, leading to very low staff turnover compared to national average in the sector. In fact, a number of employees have been working for the hotel since the start of the company in 2001. CPD courses for Architects and Professionals Jameson kickstarts 2015 St Patrick's Day celebrations with new limited edition bottle release BICC in collaboration with KTP are organising an overview course for architects and professionals. These courses will be spread over three sessions of five hours each. The first dates are on the 24 and 26 March, with the first subject being 'An Introduction to the Structural Eurocodes'. Another session is scheduled for the 12 and the 14 May and the sub- ject will be 'Reinforced Concrete to EC2 & Basic Restrained Steel Beam design to EC3'. The third session will be held on the 7 and 9 July and the subject is 'Structural Masonry Design to EC6'. These courses will be held at BICC offices at 36, Old Mint Str., Valletta. These courses will start at 3:00pm until 8:00pm with coffee break in between. Price for one course is of €50 whilst for the three courses the price is of €120. For more information one can call on 22479300 or info.bicc@gov.mt. JAMESON, the world's favour- ite Irish whiskey, has unveiled its fifth annual limited edition bot- tle as it gears up for St Patrick's Day 2015. Designed by award- winning, Dublin-based illustrator Steve Simpson, the bottle forms the flagship of Jameson's much- anticipated 'Hello Dublin' cel- ebrations in Dublin and around the world this March. Simpson's innovative design captures the soul, warmth and wit of the city where Jameson was first crafted back in 1780, with captivating imagery of land- marks such as Trinity College and Clery's clock. The artwork also features real Dubliner phrases on a map of roads to represent the lifeblood of the city: the peo- ple and their passion for Dublin. The designer's story – 'Wherever I roam, it's Dublin my heart calls home' – is a prominent personal touch, reinforcing the high regard in which the city is held. The result is an iconic limited edition bottle with stand-out ap- peal that balances the confident, inclusive and contemporary per- sonality of Jameson with its rich, Dublin heritage. The bottle is available in more than 30 mar- kets, demonstrating the global popularity of Jameson with its St Patrick's Day campaign and its success in raising the momen- tum of Irish whiskey around the world. Daniel Lundberg, Global Brand Director for Jameson, says: "Jameson is synonymous with its hometown of Dublin – both are steeped in heritage, have infec- tious, welcoming personalities and are leaders in contemporary craft, so this limited edition bot- tle is our way of paying homage to this great city. "This year's design successfully captures the synergy between Jameson and Dublin, giving con- sumers around the world the op- portunity to enjoy an authentic St. Patrick's Day experience wher- ever they are." A competition offering the pos- sibility to win a trip to Dublin is also associated with the lim- ited edition bottle. Visit Jameson Malta Facebook page for updates and for terms and conditions. The new limited edition bottle is available from March 2015. Jameson is imported, marketed and distributed in Malta by Far- sons Beverage Imports Company Limited, a member of the Farsons Group. captures the soul, warmth and wit of the city where Jameson was first crafted back in 1780, with captivating imagery of land- marks such as Trinity College and Clery's clock. The artwork also features real Dubliner phrases on a map of roads to represent the lifeblood of the city: the peo- ple and their passion for Dublin. The designer's story – 'Wherever I roam, it's Dublin my heart calls home' – is a prominent personal touch, reinforcing the high regard The result is an iconic limited edition bottle with stand-out ap- peal that balances the confident, inclusive and contemporary per- sonality of Jameson with its rich, Dublin heritage. The bottle is available in more than 30 mar- kets, demonstrating the global popularity of Jameson with its St Patrick's Day campaign and its success in raising the momen- tum of Irish whiskey around the Daniel Lundberg, Global Brand Director for Jameson, says: "Jameson is synonymous with its hometown of Dublin – both are steeped in heritage, have infec- tious, welcoming personalities and are leaders in contemporary craft, so this limited edition bot- tle is our way of paying homage to "This year's design successfully captures the synergy between Jameson and Dublin, giving con- sumers around the world the op- portunity to enjoy an authentic St. Patrick's Day experience wher- A competition offering the pos- A Greener Tomorrow initiative enters its second year ON the back of its successful debut project, Emirates has announced the continuation of its 'A Greener Tomorrow' initiative for a second year, allocating USD 150,000 to sup- port environmental or conservation- based not-for-profit organisations in safeguarding their local environ- ment. With three finalists winning the award last year, Emirates is hoping to attract even more organisations who have innovative ideas and so- lutions in the areas of conservation or environmental protection. Funds for 'A Greener Tomorrow' have been raised through internal recycling programmes across the Emirates Group. Organisations are invited to sub- mit project plans describing their project and the impact it will have on the local environment. Applications will then be assessed by a committee within Emirates Group comprised of Senior Executives and members of the Environment team. Submissions that meet the awarding criteria and clear the first committee review will be invited to the second stage, where they will present their project pro- posal in detail to the committee for final review. "It has been extremely rewarding to see the impact the first 'A Greener Tomorrow' initiative had on the organisations and the people they support. We hope the continuation of the project will encourage other organisations around the world to share their ideas and partner with Emirates in our effort to promote sustainability," said Will Lofberg, Vice President of International, Government and Environment Af- fairs. "Supporting environment and conservation organisations that give back to their local communities aligns with our values at Emirates and we are excited to see how this year's collaboration will help to con- serve our environment." When the project was first launched, more than 400 organisa- tions globally were nominated for the award by passengers, Emirates' social media network, universities, environmental and conservation or- ganisations and the general public. Applications came from countries across the Emirates network and beyond, and spanned environmental initiatives such as animal, land and tree conservation, biogas, environ- mental research, and green trans- portation. The applications were of such a high standard that Emirates awarded the funding to three sepa- rate projects. The recipients of last year's awards addressed a diverse range of issues, from fuel-efficient cooking in Ma- lawi, eco-villages and sustainable farming practices in Pakistan, and the conversion of Manila's iconic 'jeepneys' into battery-operated ver- sions that reduce emissions in the city. To read more about last year's projects, please see http://www. emirates.com/english/environment/ g reener-tomor row/a-g reener-to - morrow-2013.aspx. Application forms must be submit- ted before 10th April 2015. More information about the initiative and nomination criteria can be found at: w w w.emirates.com/greenertomor- row. Those who wish to nominate an organisation for the award can send the organisation's name, email ad- dress and contact telephone number to greenertomorrow@emirates.com. Emirates operates daily scheduled flights between Malta and Dubai via Larnaca, Cyprus. In Moorish style: the db San Antonio Hotel, inaugurated by the Prime Minister (right)