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An account of the taxonomy of P. This is followed by a section dealing with P. In designating the lectotype of P. The institution acronyms mentioned in the text are as follows: Pomacea maculata Perry, , by monotypy. Pomella megastoma falls within Pomacea in the phylogenetic tree of Hayes et al. Also, its penial sheath morphology and egg morphology indicate that it belongs in Pomacea Hayes, We therefore synonymize Pomella Gray with Pomacea Perry. Type species Ampullaria columellaris Gould, , by original designation. The phylogenetic results of Hayes et al.

The genus-group names Ampullaria Lamarck, , Ampullarius de Montfort, , and Pomus Gray, have all been used in the literature to refer to Pomacea. Shell morphology of Pomacea maculata. A, lectotype of Pomacea insularum and neotype of Pomacea gigas: B, C, paralectotypes of P. D, syntype of Pomacea amazonica: E, Ampullaria canaliculata of Delessert, presumed to be Ampullaria gigas Spix by Mermod and others: F, Possible syntype of Pomacea haustrum: External top and inner bottom surface of opercula from: A Pomacea maculata ; and B Pomacea canaliculata.

External morphology of A Pomacea maculata and B Pomacea canaliculata ; top, dorsal view; bottom, left side view.

Outline of kidney morphology of A Pomacea maculata and B Pomacea canaliculata. Morphology of buccal apparatus and osphradium of A Pomacea maculata and B Pomacea canaliculata. Male reproductive morphology of Pomacea maculata. Histology of penis sheath: A apical gland; B basal gland; and C ventral basal gland. D, critical point-dried penial sheath showing two glands on the dorsal surface.

Female reproductive anatomy of Pomacea maculata A and Pomacea canaliculata B. Overview of pallial oviduct and the placement of organs within the mass of parenchymal tissue; top, dorsal views; bottom, ventral views. Dashed line indicates path of oviducal groove. Black arrows indicate the path of eggs along the ciliated tract; white arrows indicate the path of incoming sperm from the ventral channel to the copulatory bursa and into the seminal receptacle.

For simplicity, the parenchymal tissue and vagina are only shown in the dorsal view of P.

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Female reproductive anatomy of Pomacea maculata. Histology of pallial glandular oviduct. A, close-up of seminal receptacle and visceral oviduct. B, copulatory bursa with mass of unorientated sperm in centre of lumen. U-shaped channel separating bidirectional transit of sperm into seminal receptacle from bursa, and of eggs from seminal receptacle into albumen gland. C, section through concave albumen gland embedded within parenchymal tissue, showing the ciliated oviducal groove at periphery of the gland.

D, close-up showing the ducts arrows leading from parenchymal tissue into the albumen gland. E, section through the capsule gland embedded within parenchymal tissue, showing the ventral channel and the ciliated oviducal groove. Inset in E shows a close-up of the ventral channel. Egg morphology of Pomacea maculata A, B and Pomacea canaliculata C , showing the differences in clutch size and individual egg size.

Egg colour in both species varies from a deep pink to orange—pink. When eggs are about to hatch far-right image the pink colour fades and the juveniles are visible beneath the calcareous shell. A, B, apertural view. C, D, apex view. E, F, close-up of embryonic whorl. Pomacea maculata Perry, Ampullaria amazonica Reeve, NHMUK one specimen. Alderson and Pain considered this to be a valid species. However, the single syntype known to us closely resembles all other material of maculata that we have seen, including material of the nominal species herein synonymized with maculata , in size, shape, and, although faded, the coloration of the inside of the aperture.

We therefore synonymize amazonica Reeve with maculata Perry. Ampullaria crosseana Hidalgo, Previously synonymized with maculata by Pain , followed here. Ampullaria georgii Williams, Considered a synonym of insularum by Sowerby a. Ampullaria gigas Spix in Wagner, Ampullaria haustrum Reeve, The specimen illustrated Fig. Although this specimen is worn and faded, it matches the illustration of Reeve, particularly with regard to the spire shape and height, shoulder angulation, presence of dark pigmentation on the lower portion of the apertural lip, configuration of the now faint spiral bands, and the transverse growth lines on the body whorl.

A handwritten note on the board the shell was glued to states that it is the shell illustrated by Reeve, although it is possible that this was added later. Considered a synonym of canaliculata by von Ihering , but here treated as a synonym of maculata based on the similarity in size and shape of the lectotype and all other material of maculata that we have seen, including material of the nominal species herein synonymized with maculata.

The identity of the species introduced to Florida that lays green rather than pink eggs, and that was previously treated as Pomacea haustrum Reeve, e. Winner, ; Rawlings et al. Ampullaria immersa Reeve, Cowie, 29 March Considered a synonym of canaliculata by von Ihering and a synonym of haustrum by Pain , but here treated as a synonym of maculata , based on the similarity in size and shape of the NHMUK syntype and all other material of maculata that we have seen, including material of the nominal species herein synonymized with maculata.

Ampullaria vermiformis Reeve, Considered a synonym of canaliculata by von Martens , of gigas by von Ihering , and of insularum by Sowerby a, b and Alderson Considered here a synonym of maculata , based on the appearance of the syntype and following Ihering and Sowerby, as we here treat both gigas and insularum as synonyms of maculata. The following are selected usages that can be definitively attributed to P.

Ampullaria canaliculata — Delessert, ; Hylton Scott, Ampullaria insularum — Baker, Pomacea canaliculata — Thiengo et al. Pomacea maculata — Horn et al. We here designate neotypes for P. The same specimen is designated as the lectotype of P. The characters that differentiate P. The specimen designated may be recognized by its museum catalogue number, the illustration Fig. We consider the original type material of P. The whereabouts of any other Perry material is unknown.

It has been considered in the past as type material of Ampullaria gigas Spix in Wagner, , but only because several old labels written by E. Binder have the following statements: Strong, 3 August No other material of Spix is known. The specimen selected from the syntype series of P. Both were described or illustrated as very large olive-green shells with deeply channelled sutures, and with the inside of the aperture pale brown P. Shell morphology of Pomacea canaliculata.

B, previously presumed holotype: C—E, Pomacea canaliculata from an introduced population in Hawaii showing variation in shell morphology. Regarding the original type localities article The original published type locality for P. However, labels associated with the former syntypes of P. We now know that P. In addition to the type material listed previously, we also used specimens from the lots listed in Table 1 as the basis for the anatomical redescriptions. We also examined more than specimens collected from populations throughout the introduced and native ranges to assess the overall levels of intra- and interspecific variation, and to confirm that our redescriptions based on the material in Table 1 reflected these overall levels of variation.

However, Table 1 includes only lots from which individuals were used to obtain the anatomical data presented here. Operculum corneous, evenly thick, inflexible, dark brown, tightly sealing entire aperture; sexually dimorphic, uniformly concave in females, concave at nucleus becoming convex toward margins in males; nucleus eccentric, displaced towards columellar edge, with concentric growth lines; inner surface smooth, attachment scar ovoid, near columellar edge Fig.

Foot oval, elongate, flattened, with squarish anterior edge, slight constriction separating propodium from mesopodium; anterior pedal gland running along anterior edge of propodium, opening to deep groove. Cephalic tentacles long, tapering, highly extensible, with large ocular peduncles at outer bases. Snout short, squarish, with lateral, anterior tips elaborated into long tapering labial palps. Neck modified on right into broad, short, slightly concave nuchal lobe, on left into long, enrolled, extensible siphon Fig. Mantle cavity deep, broad, one-third to one-half of body whorl in depth, with smooth, undulating border; in males, penis sheath just behind mantle edge above right cephalic tentacle; voluminous lung sac ls; Fig.

Right mantle roof occupied by intestine and pallial gonoducts; rectum papillate, opening just behind mantle margin above nuchal lobe; thin, narrow hypobranchial gland separating intestine from ctenidium; ctenidium long, curving, extending from near mantle margin, along edge of lung, to pericardium at posterior end of mantle cavity at left; efferent ctenidial vein single; ctenidial filaments tall, narrowly triangular, apices aligned, displaced slightly off centre, towards right.

Base of mantle cavity bounded by pericardium at left, kidney at right; pallial fold extending from near posterior tip of ctenidium across floor of mantle cavity, passing broad, narrow nephrostome at base of mantle cavity at right, turning anteriorly along right margin of mantle floor, crossing prostate or vagina, extending to left, posterior margin of nuchal lobe.

Columellar muscle very short. Rachidian rectangular, roughly twice broader than tall, with straight lateral edges, slightly concave upper margin, smooth, slightly concave base; cutting edge bearing single prominent, central, sharply pointed, triangulate cusp bounded by two or three, very short, pointed denticles on each side Fig. Deeply excavated, articulation scars at lower outer edges of rachidian face, receiving flange along inner base of lateral tooth; scars becoming less conspicuous towards anterior and posterior ends of ribbon.

Lateral teeth with lateral extensions roughly two-thirds length of cutting edge; single, prominent, sharp, triangulate, central cusp with straight edges flanked by very small, pointed denticles Fig. Marginal teeth narrowly triangular, with sharply pointed tips, shafts narrow, outer lateral tooth less than one-third width of inner lateral tooth Fig. Four large pyloric caecae branching from proximal intestine at distal end of style sac; intestine curving sharply posteriorly to follow left, posterior margin of posterior kidney chamber; intestine entering lumen of posterior kidney chamber posteriorly at right, completing two sets of loops — posterior set of roughly two loops, anterior set of roughly four loops; intestinal loops connected by mesenteries; intestine emerging from posterior kidney chamber lumen at right, anterior end of posterior chamber, entering mantle roof, continuing past anterior kidney chamber to papillate rectum; highly branched rectal gland of moderate size just behind rectum.

Nervous system hypoathroid, left zygoneurous with pleural and labial commissures; right pleural and suboesophageal ganglia fused; cerebral commissure anteriorly overlying buccal apparatus; buccal ganglia producing six nerves innervating buccal apparatus Fig. Kidney forming two interconnected chambers Fig. Pericardium small, bounding base of mantle cavity at left; smaller auricle anterodorsal to larger ventricle; heart chambers almost filling pericardial lumen; ventricle connecting to bulbous aorta, splitting to form anterior and posterior aortae; ampulla voluminous, extending vertically from anterior aorta on floor of pericardial cavity; pericardial artery emerging from ampulla absent.

Testis surrounding digestive gland at right along apical three whorls; vas deferens emerging ventrally from testis, continuing forward along ventral midline of whorl; vas deferens entering seminal vesicle at base of mantle cavity; small constriction separating seminal vesicle from prostate; prostate continuing anteriorly along right side of mantle cavity; prostate comprising compact, branching mass of glandular cells surrounding ciliated ducts draining to central flattened main duct; anterior end of prostate crossing over rectum and connecting to enlarged, muscular penis bulb, containing posterior portion of coiled penis Fig.

Basal ventral gland occupying proximal third of sheath base, smooth surface with extensive subepithelial glands extending dorsally into sheath Fig. Pallial glandular oviduct dominating floor of mantle cavity Fig. Calcareous, deep pink—red to lighter orange—pink in colour, lightening to lighter orange—pink as calcium hardens, and eventually whitish pink just before hatching Fig. The COI sequences from P.

Average nucleotide diversity was 0. Maximum-likelihood genetic distances among populations were 0. Phylogenetic analyses places them in separate, but well-supported sister clades with a number of other canaliculata group species Fig. The southernmost extent of the range of P. We expect that it may extend west into Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru dashed line, Fig. Ampullaria canaliculata Lamarck, Pomacea canaliculata chaquensis Hylton Scott, Considered a synonym of P.

Ampullaria dorbignyana Philippi, The nomenclature of P. The following are selected usages that can definitively be attributed to P. Ampullaria insularum — Hylton Scott, Ampullaria levior — Yipp et al. Pila canaliculata — Pain Pomacea cuprina — Mochida, Pomacea gigas — Guerrero, ; Mochida, Pomacea insularis — Acosta and Pullin, Pomacea lineata — Cheng, ; Laup, The information in the following publications may confound data from P.

Ampullaria gigas for the species either one or both actually represented in the publication. We here designate a neotype to clarify the taxonomic status of the species and remove any future ambiguity about the application of the name article The specimen has been deposited in the USNM article The characters that distinguish P. The specimen designated may be recognized by its museum collection catalogue number, the illustration Fig.

Sowerby b studied what he presumed to be a type of P. These dimensions, however, are considerably smaller than those of the single specimen in the Lamarck collection that has in the past been considered a type or possible type of P. The dimensions of this shell were given by Mermod as 61 mm tall and 46 mm wide, although in a manuscript in MHNG, dated , he gave the dimensions as Strong, 3 August , close to our measurements of the shell: These dimensions are sufficiently different from those given by Lamarck that we are confident that this shell is not the shell Lamarck described.

An additional shell in MHNG must be considered: This shell was not part of the original Lamarck collection, and is a much larger shell that has long been considered to be P. Philippi, ; Mermod, The specimen selected as the neotype of P. The original description was brief and there was no illustration.

These instruments could be continued if the need is confirmed by an ex-ante assessment and if they are part of the programme for the Member State. Since the rules are more detailed than those of the period, these instruments, if supported by the ESIF Funds, will have to be adapted in order to comply with the new regulations. Vzpostavljena je bila As its mission is to monitor closely the implementation of the two Commission recommendations issued before summer regarding tax fraud and tax havens in all Member States, and to consult during this monitoring process with a number of different stakeholders, including national tax workforces, social partners and trade unions, the following questions seem relevant:.

In view of the commitments given by Member States this summer regarding the implementation of the Savings Directive and the quick reaction mechanism against VAT fraud, will the Platform also be overseeing and monitoring the implementation of these two legislative acts? Yes, the Platform is already operational. The members of the Platform have been selected following a Call for Applications. Its members and other information on the Platform have been published on the Platform's website: A summary record of the Platform's meetings is published on the website once approved by the members.

The Platform's Work programme can be consulted on the website. The implementation of the Savings Directive and the quick reaction mechanism against VAT fraud will not be amongst the Platform's priorities. When will the Food and Veterinary Office publish its programme of inspections for ? How many of its inspections will cover equine-related issues in Member States and third countries?

Of these, how many are likely to be unannounced? The Food and Veterinary Office will publish its work programme , including its programme of audits for , in November. Equine-related issues will be included in the scope of fifteen audits in Member States, three audits in Candidate Countries and five audits in third countries. All audits will be announced to the competent authorities of the countries concerned. Nonostante le sue risorse naturali abbondanti, il paese resta uno dei meno sviluppati del pianeta.

Vasti sciami di questi insetti molto mobili hanno danneggiato ampie aree di terra coltivata e di pascoli. Despite its abundant natural resources, it is one of the least-developed countries on the planet. The international development strategy for the country focuses on poverty reduction through achievement of the Millennium Development Goals by It is structured around the development of infrastructure, rural development and planning, and emphasises the promotion of good governance and the strengthening of regional integration.

Vast, highly mobile swarms have damaged huge areas of cultivated land and pastures. Although they have largely struck the south of the country, a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation FAO assessment mission conducted in April and May of this year estimates that some swarms may reach the more productive northern regions by the end of or beginning of In light of this situation, does the Commission intend to review the estimates for funds allocated to international cooperation, particularly for Madagascar?

These programmes aim at improving the food security, income and nutrition of households located in areas at risk of exposure to locusts. They include activities coaching and supporting farmers to strengthen their resilience to various hazards. The EU Delegation in Madagascar is continuing its consultation and coordination with other development partners active in Madagascar as well as with the Malagasy authorities to ensure that the conditions are met to permanently halt the locust threat.

Particular attention is being paid to strengthening surveillance and preventive control capabilities. Fenomeno del land grabbing nei paesi in via di sviluppo. Oppure il caso del distretto di Sre Ambel Cambogia , in cui famiglie stanno ricorrendo in giudizio per riavere la terra da cui sono state sfrattate nel per far posto a una piantagione. In aggiunta sono anche illustrati i gravi conflitti per la terra scatenatisi in paesi come Mali, Zambia e Malawi.

A recent study by a major international organisation shows that many companies purchase vast swathes of land in developing countries for sugar cultivation, uprooting the indigenous population without consent from or reimbursement to the communities occupying the land.

The study mentions specific cases, such as the situation in the State of Pernambuco Brazil , where a fishing community was violently expelled in to make room for a sugar refinery, and the case of the Sre Ambel district Cambodia , where families turned to the courts to recover the land they were evicted from in to make room for a plantation. The study also illustrates serious conflicts over land in countries like Mali, Zambia, and Malawi.

Multinationals operating throughout the world are involved in land grabbing. This practice depletes the soil, creates social tensions and serious conflicts over land, and starves populations that subsist on agriculture and raising livestock. Does the Commission believe it opportune to perform assessments on the consequences of sugar production on local communities in these countries?

The EU Regulation on the provision of food information to consumers applies to all foods delivered to the final consumer or to mass caterers. Regarding mandatory origin labelling, it requires the Commission to submit reports to Parliament and the Council exploring the possibility to extend mandatory origin labelling with respect to certain foods.

Depending on the outcome of the reports, the Commission may submit proposals to modify the relevant Union provisions or take new initiatives, where appropriate, on a sectoral basis. As such, the Commission cannot at this stage take a position on the issue raised at hand. The Commission performs assessments in third countries in relation to its activities, and reports are available on its involvement in the sugar sector for Malawi. The Commission , inter alia , supports independent organisations, such as the International Land Coalition, the main provider of the information from the ground used by OXFAM in its sugar rush campaign.

The Commission actively supports processes to ensure the agro-food industries are committed to and held responsible for respect for customary land rights. The current negotiations on responsible agricultural investments will specifically tackle the obligations of the private sector in land acquisition. Rendicontazione dei finanziamenti dell'Unione europea diretti a Haiti.

Solamente queste organizzazioni sanno come sono stati spesi i soldi e non devono renderne conto a nessuno. Ogni anno vengono eseguite missioni di verifica esterne, come anche missioni di audit e valutazione di ciascun programma di sviluppo al suo completamento. La realizzazione delle operazioni finanziate dalla DG Aiuti umanitari prevede diversi livelli di verifica e controllo lungo tutto il ciclo del progetto, tra cui: Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas: Only these organisations know how the money was spent, and they are accountable to no one.

Moreover, it should be stressed that there was a great deal of work during the emergency, but subsequently, most NGOs left the country. EU funding to Haiti includes both humanitarian and development assistance. External monitoring missions are carried out annually, including the audit and evaluation of each development programme after completion.

A comprehensive evaluation is currently being carried out on the sustainability, impact, relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of EU development cooperation to Haiti from The implementation of Humanitarian Aid funded operations is ensured through several layers of checks and controls throughout the project cycle. An evaluation of EU supported humanitarian actions in was carried out in Rigassificatori e strategia energetica comune. Per poter raggiungere tale obiettivo, indispensabile per l'Italia come per l'Europa, sono in costruzione diversi rigassificatori al largo delle coste italiane, che per entrare in funzione a costi competitivi di mercato devono accedere al regime regolato dell'energia e beneficiare di un fattore di garanzia.

Contrariamente a quanto accade nel settore dell'energia elettrica, le reti intelligenti suscitano un debole interesse nel settore del gas, in particolare a causa dell'incertezza dei costi e dei benefici. Contrary to the high support given by the power sector to the electricity smart grids, the interest of the gas industry in smart gas grids seems to be much lower, especially due to cost and benefits uncertainties.

A study conducted by the gas industry and network operators under the Smart Grid Task Force concluded that smart gas grids cannot be developed in isolation but should be linked to future electricity smart grids and should facilitate smart energy utilisation, e. However, further development seems to be necessary to ensure fully exploitation of the requested smart grids investments. Twenty doctors from Kosovo were unable to attend an international anaesthesiology conference held in Barcelona in June. Spanish diplomats did not allow it because they were nationals of a state not recognised by Spain.

Is the Commission aware of this situation? What steps will the Commission take to resolve this situation? The Commission is aware of the situation which Kosovar nationals wishing to travel to Spain face. The Commission is currently examining the Spanish authorities' interpretation and implementation of the common visa policy to verify whether they are in line with the legal provisions. Medienberichten zufolge ist ab 1. Liegt die Steuerhoheit nicht mehr weiterhin bei den Mitgliedstaaten? Does the description above match the reality? If so, since when has the Commission had the competence to introduce such a tax?

Is the raising of taxes no longer a competence of the Member States? When and how will these businesses know for certain about the changes in taxation? Exactly which companies will be subject to the new taxation? What is the reasoning behind the random threshold of five horses? Is it not the case that a horse riding stable is still a small one? How does the Commission justify the existential threat posed to many of these small businesses? Seventy-five per cent of riding enthusiasts are aged under Horse-riding allows young people the chance to be active in the natural environment and provides contact with animals.

It is to be expected that the additional costs incurred would be passed on to customers, thereby pushing up the cost of riding. Wenn ja, mit welchen Ergebnissen? Wenn nein, warum nicht? Wie kann eine effektive Umsetzung und Kontrolle der Einhaltung der Safe-Harbor-Datenschutzregeln sichergestellt werden?

Die Studie Galexia ist der Kommission bekannt. Unfortunately, the reality is manifestly somewhat different: Others, meanwhile, direct their EU customers, in their terms of use, to organisations that handle complaints for a fee! Is the Commission familiar with the study referred to above? Has the Commission itself carried out or commissioned similar studies into the implementation of the Safe Harbor Agreement in practice? If so, what were the results? If not, why not? How can effective implementation and monitoring of compliance with the Safe Harbor data protection rules be ensured?

Is the Commission taking steps to re-negotiate the current agreement in light of the major breaches by US IT firms? In light of these shortcomings, does it see the need to adopt truly deterrent financial sanctions for IT firms in the General Data Protection Regulation all the more so given the NSA scandal? If so, at what level should they be set? The Commission is aware of the Galexia study. The Commission is currently preparing its assessment of the Safe Harbour arrangement and will present it before the end of Ist der Kommission die oben dargestellte Praxis bekannt?

The birds caught are collected and then have their wings broken so that they cannot fly away — they are not killed until later. Is the Commission familiar with the practice described above? If so, has it issued an opinion in this regard? The political chaos in Egypt facilitates illegal hunting. Does the Commission plan to apply pressure to the Egyptian Government to contain illegal hunting and introduce and safeguard a sustainable form of hunting that ensures the survival of bird populations?

What options are there at international level? The Commission is aware of the issue of the killing of birds in Egypt. The Commission has no legal competence to deal with such issues in a non-Member State. Due to the current political situation in the country the normal cycle of bilateral contacts with Egypt on environmental and related issues has been delayed. As a Party it is legally obliged to ensure compliance with CMS and AEWA , inter alia , aiming at conservation of terrestrial, aquatic and avian migratory species throughout their range. Alla luce della crisi economica che investe l'Italia e del fatto che, nel primo quadrimestre del , 4.

Questo approccio e le relative raccomandazioni sono stati approvati dal Consiglio, come indicato sopra. According to the analysis performed by Rete Imprese Italia, the new tax will heavily impact the economic fabric of the country, especially the business and crafts sectors. Study data show that the tax has increased by 4. As this tax is currently structured, the largest increases will hit the crafts sector: Control over national expenditure and revenue decisions is the competence of national authorities.

The Commission monitors compliance with the budgetary targets set out in the Treaty and secondary legislation, in particular the Stability and Growth Pact. The Commission also monitors compliance with the recommendations issued by the Council in the context of the European semester. The recommendation was based on the assessment that, while in the short to medium term reducing the overall tax burden is not an option under the current budgetary constraints the tax shift would help reducing the distortionary effects of taxation, as taxes on the environment, property and consumption are considered to be less detrimental to growth.

This approach and the recommendation were endorsed by the Council, as written above. In Italy, this category amounted to less than 0. Misure comunitarie di contrasto alle conseguenze dell'utilizzo dell'amianto. La stima si basa su dati raccolti da RARECARE dai registri dei tumori relativamente a pazienti che hanno ricevuto la diagnosi fra il e il ; le informazioni sullo stato in vita sono aggiornate fino al dicembre ed oltre.

Asbestos is a commonly used material in manufacturing. The direct link between asbestos-related illness and the use of this mineral was only discovered rather recently, considering that it was used in ancient Rome and Greece because of its regional abundance and its properties. In fact, asbestos is strongly resistant to corrosion, tensile stress, and wear; it is chemically and physically stable, provides sound insulation and particularly thermal insulation, and is heat-resistant. These qualities led to the widespread use of asbestos in construction, especially during the post-World War II economic boom, for example in gyms, schools, piping, heating and air conditioning systems, fire retardant clothing, buses, trains and brake systems.

Given the widespread use of asbestos in many different manufacturing activities over the past decades, the populations of all countries can be considered to have been potentially exposed and consequently susceptible to contracting asbestos-related diseases, including malignant mesothelioma, which is characterised by a long latency period and a very high mortality rate. Does the Commission consider it appropriate to prepare an action plan coordinated at EU level to effectively deal with problems arising from the long-term use of asbestos?

Only few attempts have been made to quantify the global incidence of mesothelioma caused by asbestos , mainly on the grounds that it is a comparatively rare cancer and is not reported in many countries worldwide. Consequently, mesothelioma is not included in the cancer incidence and mortality worldwide database published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer IARC.

The aim is to support the creation of an information network focusing on best practices for treatment of lung mesothelioma. Medical research conducted in this area has highlighted that high, long-term consumption of salt increases the risk of heart attacks or other heart disorders, as well as of strokes and stomach cancer, and can cause chronic kidney disorders. In view of the above, can the Commission tell us what actions it has taken in this area in recent months and what measures it intends to take in the near future?

The work will also address the reduction of other selected nutrients, with a special focus on saturated fat. Future work will include a study carried out by the Joint Research Centre that will look into school meal standards in Member States, including standards in relation to salt levels. It is planned to discuss the findings in the HLG. However, it would be premature to predict any actions that may follow in the future at this point in time.

Latvian juutalaisten omaisuuden takaisinlunastus. Komissio voi toimia vain, jos asia liittyy Euroopan unionin oikeuteen. The European Union regards human rights as universal and indivisible. It promotes and supports human rights actively both within its own borders and in its relations with third countries. No one may be deprived of his or her possessions, except in the public interest and in the cases and under the conditions provided for by law, subject to fair compensation being paid in good time for their loss.

The Soviet Union occupied Latvia in June When Latvia regained its independence in individuals, including Jews, had the right to redeem property which had been taken from them by the Soviet Union. At that time the property rights of some of the Jewish community were excluded from this relinquishment process, and these rights have still not been restored or any compensation paid. According to the calculations of the Council of the Jewish Communities of Latvia, the community had held ownership rights in some properties before the Soviet occupation of Latvia in The return of, or compensation for, ownership rights has not been settled by the Latvian state and no law has been enacted in Latvia concerning the restitution of seized property in situations where the owner is unknown.

What measures does the Commission propose to take to ensure that, in compliance with the right to property under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and with the European Convention on Human Rights, the ownership rights of the Latvian Jewish community are restored or compensated for in respect of properties to which it lost ownership rights following the Soviet invasion in ? Under the Treaties on which the European Union is based, the Commission has no general powers to intervene. It can do so only if an issue of European Union law is involved. The Charter of Fundamental Rights does not apply to every situation of an alleged violation of fundamental rights.

On the basis of the information provided by the Honourable Member, it does not appear that the Member State concerned did act in the course of implementation of Union law. Furthermore, restitution of properties expropriated prior to the accession to the European Union is a matter which falls in principle under national competence. In the matter referred to by the Honourable Member, it is therefore for the Member State concerned to determine the scope of property restitution and the choice of the conditions to restore the property rights of former owners, in conformity with relevant national and international law, including the European Convention on Human Rights.

The speculative resale of tickets for sporting or cultural events has taken off in recent years with the appearance of numerous illegal resale platforms on the Internet. These platforms offer counterfeit or non-existent tickets and sell them at a significantly marked-up price or in a category that does not match that which was ordered. These Internet resale sites empty the ticket offices as soon as the event tickets are placed on sale and do a roaring trade out of it, thus harming audiences and spectators as well as the performers and producers of the shows.

In addition to this, there is ticket touting outside concert venues. Has the Commission put a figure on the value of this market for the entire European Union? France was the first country in the European Union to adopt such legislation. Is the Commission intending to propose legislation at EU level to combat the black market in event tickets?

The Commission is aware of the issue raised by the Honourable Member. However, at this stage the Commission has no information as to the possible value of the secondary market in ticket resale for the whole EU. The main issues identified were unfair contract terms and conditions, missing or misleading price information and trader details.

The Commission does not intend to propose EU legislation specifically dealing with ticket resale. El estado de bienestar social es un derecho que debe de garantizarse sobre todo en aquellos sectores de la sociedad que corren el riesgo de verse gravemente vulnerados. Por consiguiente, es importante hacer el mejor uso posible de los Fondos Estructurales.

One of the consequences of this measure, however, is the freezing of or delay in payments from the Government to bodies or institutions that provide basic services in our society, such as the third social sector.

The social welfare state is a right that must be guaranteed above all others in those sectors of society that are at risk of serious harm. In the case of Catalonia, the budget cuts resulting from the crisis particularly affect senior citizens residing in care homes, in terms of the third social sector. What action is the Commission thinking of taking to safeguard the social welfare state when, on the other hand, it is being required to adopt policies to reduce public spending?

It advocates for integrated packages of benefits and services that can help people to participate in society and the labour market, stressing prevention rather than cure, and thus reducing the need for benefits. It also invites to use both national and EU funding to support access to high quality health, education and housing services amongst others, bringing potential for new job opportunities in those sectors including elderly care. To this respect, the ESF can be a useful source of financing to build the bridge between the urge for fiscal consolidation and the need to unblock growth, create jobs and mitigate the social impact of the crisis.

It is therefore important to make the best possible use of Structural Funds. Promoting social inclusion and tackling poverty is a priority in the recently adopted Annual Growth Survey. What sparked this manhunt was the disappearance of an eight-year-old boy, found dead the following day, missing his tongue and genitals.

The two Europeans suspected of being responsible for this crime were subsequently tortured, beaten and then burnt by the rioters. Following the incident, the French consulate in Madagascar strongly advised its nationals not to travel to the island. It appears that public lynchings are not uncommon in Madagascar, where suspected thieves or drivers involved in fatal accidents have recently been burnt alive.

Consequently, will the High Representative condemn these barbaric acts perpetrated against European nationals in Madagascar? Furthermore, does she intend to take steps to establish preventative measures in order to ensure the safety of European expatriates in view of the likely instability in the country in the run up to the presidential and legislative elections?

The EU's Head of Delegation in Madagascar has expressed regret for the loss of life and high concern about such violence and the issue was discussed at length during a meeting that was held with the Prime Minister. The Malagasy authorities have reacted promptly and have deployed additional security forces to re-establish law and order, to investigate the circumstances and to arrest the perpetrators. It appears to be an eruption of extreme violence where local population has taken law into its own hands.

The EU has no responsibility in adopting preventive measures to ensure the safety of European expatriates. It is up to each Member State to recommend and adopt, if necessary, specific measures for their nationals living or visiting Madagascar. In practical terms, such a measure would establish an autonomous euro area budget for policies of a social nature for example, in the area of unemployment insurance.

Does the Commission agree that such a measure would essentially endorse the creation of a two-speed Europe, leaving, in practice, Member States which have not yet adopted the euro without this safety net? Does the Commission not think that it would be extremely difficult to implement such a measure, not only due to the varied economic conditions in Member States, but also to the fact that the social insurance systems operating in the euro area countries are particularly diverse, given that they are based on different principles? This includes a consideration of the longer-term possibility of an autonomous euro area budget providing the euro area with a fiscal capacity to support Member States to absorb shocks.

One possible stabilisation tool identified in such a context has been an EMU-level unemployment insurance scheme. The Commission does not consider that an EMU-wide automatic stabiliser like a euro area unemployment insurance scheme would necessarily create a two-speed Europe, if only because it could be designed to be open to future euro area countries.

Preliminary technical analysis of Commission services has shown that implementation of an EMU unemployment compensation scheme would be challenging but that there could be solutions — building also on lessons from other federal systems — to make a supranational system compatible with the national ones. Further analysis in this respect is certainly required. Over the past few years, the Turkish customs authority has been stopping Bulgarian lorries at border crossing points with increasing frequency, thus restricting their access to the Turkish road haulage market.

The actual times required for the journeys are shorter than the periods stipulated, and the hauliers are thus forced to wait at the border crossings into Turkey until the times arbitrarily set by the Turkish authorities have expired. The customs officers refuse to accept bilateral permits for carriage between loading and unloading points in Turkey and Bulgaria respectively, and ask for third-country or transit permits. The correct application of the provisions of the European Conference of Ministers of Transport and the International transport Forum ITF arrangements is the responsibility of the signatories Member States and third countries.

Pending the possible future conclusion of EU agreements covering the area of road transport, the current international road transport relations between Member States and third countries are governed by bilateral or multilateral agreements between the Member States and the third countries concerned. Den USA geht das Geld aus. Und diese Pleite hatte immense weltweite Auswirkungen.

Wichtige Entscheidungen zu beiden Themen sind nicht ergangen, sondern wurden nur vertagt: Die Schuldengrenze wurde bis zum 7. Die Kommission kommentiert keine individuellen Bewertungen durch Rating-Agenturen. The USA is running out of money. If the Democrats and Republicans do not come to an agreement about raising the debt ceiling, the government will no longer be able to fulfil all its obligations — and will be at least partially insolvent. This could in turn lead to economic difficulties worldwide. And this collapse had enormous repercussions worldwide.

Around half of US debt is owned by foreign governments and central banks, US bonds being considered to be one of the safest investments in the world today. A default would cast serious doubt on these stocks and the dollar as a global currency. Experts say that the USA would plunge into a deep recession — and, as the largest consumer, would bring down many other countries' economies. During the euro crisis, credit ratings agencies often downgraded countries for far slighter reasons. Crucial decisions related to both issues were postponed rather than resolved: As a result, it is in a better position to withstand external economic and financial shocks.

Mogelijk Russisch importverbod op Nederlandse tulpen en zuivelproducten. Welke maatregelen zal de Commissie nemen om Nederlandse exporteurs te beschermen tegen de nadelige gevolgen van een mogelijk verbod op hun producten? De Commissie is op de hoogte van berichten in de media dat Rusland een invoerverbod op sommige Nederlandse producten zoals tulpen en zuivelproducten overweegt. Tot dusverre is echter geen informatie van de zijde van de Russische of de Nederlandse autoriteiten ontvangen.

Net als voor alle andere Russische handelsbeperkingen geldt ook hier dat, mocht Rusland maatregelen ten aanzien van de betrokken producten nemen, de Commissie de kwestie eerst bilateraal met Rusland zal opnemen. Als er geen oplossing wordt gevonden, zullen die maatregelen aan een verder grondig onderzoek worden onderworpen en zal de Commissie niet aarzelen de kwestie aan te kaarten bij de Wereldhandelsorganisatie. Is the Commission aware of Russian announcements about a possible import ban on Dutch products? How would the Commission assess the claim that, in the current circumstances, a possible import ban on Dutch products would, in essence, be a political pressure tool with which to punish a Member State?

What steps will the Commission take to protect Dutch exporters from the negative consequences of a possible ban on their products? The Commission is aware of media reports that Russia was considering banning some Dutch products, such as tulips and dairy products. However, no information has so far been received from the Russian or the Dutch authorities.

Like with all the other Russian trade restrictive measures, should Russia take any measures against the products in question, the Commission will first raise the issue bilaterally with Russia.

If no solution can be found, a further in-depth analysis will be conducted of any such measure and the Commission will not hesitate to raise the matter in the World Trade Organisation. Just four years later President Nasheed was removed from office by his Vice-President, Mohammed Waheed Hassan, in what has been widely described and accepted as a coup. Mohammed Nasheed of the Maldivian Democratic Party was a clear winner, with The main opposition candidate and brother of former President Maumoon Gayoom , Abdullah Yameen, came second with This process was derailed, however, by accusations from Gasim Ibrahim that there were voting irregularities, claims which the Supreme Court agreed to investigate.

Weitergabe niedriger Strompreise an Privatkunden. Having passed on the fall in prices on the stock exchange to industrial customers only for three years, at the beginning of the autumn Austrian energy companies finally — after a great deal of pressure from the regulatory authority — marginally reduced the tariffs for private customers, too. On account of the fact that suppliers have also been refusing to disclose their calculations for the last two years, E-Control can only estimate the profit margins.

Where has it been possible for most progress be made through the liberalisation of the electricity market? Increases in the final energy bill paid by many households notwithstanding the decrease in wholesale prices in the past years have been observed in a number of Member States. These are among others due to the fact that the household bill consists of more than just its energy component traded on the wholesale market and kept in check by the competition in the market.

Transmission and distribution networks charges make up a substantial part of the total bill, as do taxes and levies, which are all determined at Member States level. A new loan agreement to plug the fiscal gap will only provide a temporary solution, for one or two years. The debt is unlikely to decline and become sustainable by solely as a result of national efforts to make cutbacks. It is unrealistic to expect that the country will be able to return to the markets after in order to meet its debt refinancing requirements plus any emergency requirements on reasonable terms.

The figures for this debt do not add up. In view of the above, will the Commission say:. What is its response to the report by the State Budget Office, which basically concludes that the policy being applied is not addressing the fiscal problems and considers that the public debt will not become sustainable by through national efforts alone?

The objective of the structural reforms which are being implemented under the programme is precisely to create the basis for sustainable growth and employment creation in Greece. The country is set to receive substantial funding from European structural and investment funds in the upcoming programming period which, if adequately invested, will strongly contribute to a prosperous future for Greece. The allocations of the Structural and Investment funds for Greece for the period should be focused on few investment priorities in order to maximise their impact for smart and sustainable growth and jobs.

Some preconditions are set to ensure such effective and efficient implementation of these resources. Active involvement of all relevant stakeholders in designing the growth policy for the country is one of these preconditions. It was set up with the aim of making good use of the agricultural stocks that existed at the time. As these are expected to run out and, as a result of successive reforms of the common agricultural policy, there is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding intervention stocks for to , the food distribution programme will be cut at the end of The Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived will replace it and will improve the food distribution programme.

What food distribution programme resources were taken up in , , and by each of the Member States? How many citizens benefitted from the food distribution programme in each of the Member States in each of those years? Was particular attention paid to Member States experiencing the worst of the financial crisis such as Greece, Portugal and Spain? What were the main reasons why certain Member States had difficulty taking up all the available resources, despite the increase in poverty and the needs of the citizens in numerous EU Member States?

The allocation of the available resources between the beneficiary Member States is based upon objective criteria, i. Therefore, Member States experiencing the worst of the economic crisis receive higher shares from the available resources, in proportion to the deterioration compared to the other beneficiary Member States.

It also happened that the distribution capacities of local charitable organisations were overestimated by the beneficiary Member States and, during the implementation of the national programme, the unexpectedly scarce capacities prevented them to use all allocated resources. The Commission established its priorities for action regarding transport and aid for the trans-European transport networks TEN-T , and in particular the priority projects in terms of European interest.

What is the state play with regard to the planning, implementation and financial compliance of each and every one of the high-speed rail major projects that were submitted by Spain and whose inclusion in the Community support framework was agreed by the European Union? Which of these are blatantly at risk of failing to meet the deadlines agreed in European regulations? Savor fine cuisine at four restaurants and hour in-room dining. Visit the on-property grocery store or pizzeria. Be pampered at Pacific Waters Spa. Lounge under the sun beside the lagoon pool cabanas to rent or under the stars around fire pits.

A pedestrian bridge offers beach access: Enjoy beachside amenities, take a surf lesson, or explore via rented bike. All rooms and suites feature plush beds and a private balcony. Golf and amusement parks are nearby. After dinner, head upstairs for cocktails at the Treehouse Bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean and take in Huntington Beach epic sunsets. Enjoy impeccable service and superb recreational facilities that include two hole courses at the surrounding Indian Wells Golf Resort; award-winning Agua Serena Spa and Salon; and seven outdoor pools.

The resort features guest accommodations, ranging from Deluxe Rooms that feature balconies or patios to Penthouse Suites and private Villas with backyards, whirlpools, and butler services. All boast spectacular views! The Well Spa at Miramonte Indian Wells is the ideal balance of escape and everyday — familiar comforts blended with natural beauty. Miramonte offers an intimate hideaway at every turn. Montage Laguna Beach is set on a bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach.

The resort boasts 30 acres of coastal luxury with elegant Craftsmanstyle guest accommodations — each complemented by authentic works from noted California artists and appointed with a private oceanfront balcony. Additional amenities include the 20,square-foot Spa Montage; exquisite dining at any of three extraordinary restaurants: It boasts recently remodeled rooms, gourmet restaurant row, and 42, square feet of function space. The hotel evokes a unique combination of understated elegance and modern luxury. Accommodations include chic rooms with private balconies that open to Pacific views.

Blending the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle with a commitment to exceptional personalized service, this exclusive property charms and bewitches discerning travelers. Each of the Philippe Starck-designed rooms and suites are at once ultra-modern and classically elegant. This glamorous retreat — located at the foothills of Beverly Hills and Bel Air, and just minutes from Rodeo Drive and the beaches of Santa Monica — features rooms and suites redesigned with luxury in mind.

And always expect fabulous service: Located at the southern tip of the Napa Valley — where Napa and Sonoma meet — The Meritage Resort and Spa offers an experience like no other for wine enthusiasts as well as vacation and business travelers. The resort is an extraordinary locale: Its luxurious rooms include spacious marble baths.

Enjoy the New Crush Ultra Lounge, an upscale sports bar where guests can test their skill on one of six bowling lanes, or relax around the large stone fireplace enjoying designer cocktails and sumptous bar fare. Consistency in service, professionalism, and personality complement every guest experience at Island Hotel. And, its bustling central outdoor plaza connects guests to a world of activity that includes fine and casual dining, live entertainment, a 20,square-foot spa, 27 holes of classic desert golf, a court tennis center, and four pools.

With the ambiance of a carefully tended coastal estate that has gracefully evolved, Terranea boasts Pacific views from nearly every Room, Bungalow, Casita, and Villa. The gentle surf and Catalina Island beyond provide constant inspiration, as does the world-class spa, award-winning nine-hole golf course, three pools, and array of ocean-view dining venues. Nearby activities include stand-up paddle boarding and horseback riding. Learning more about who you are is as simple as losing yourself in someplace new. Contact your Ensemble Travel Group professional to learn about the endless possibilities.

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina balances classic California experiences — incredible views, waterfront dining, and an eco-friendly spa — with one-of-a-kind amenities, such as an awardwinning water playground with three pools and water slides, and a full-service marina with jet skiing, sailing, sport fishing, and whale excursions. Enjoy locally-sourced food, California wines, and artisan cocktails at a quintet of venues: Located in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter, Pendry San Diego features an urban coastal California aesthetic with a balance of classic and modern luxury amenities.

Choose one of well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Pendry offers six unique restaurants and bars: For the ultimate in relaxation, book a treatment at Spa Pendry. From coffee to cocktails, casual to luxe, find everything for the ultimate getaway! Invigorate a stay with on-site personal training and reward the senses with epicurean delights. Acclaimed for innovative California cuisine, Grant Grill and Lounge highlights local ingredients with perfectly composed dishes, craft libations, and sommelierselected wines. The grandeur of this luxury hotel, coupled with its reputation for impeccable service promises a memorable experience.

It presents an unmatched blend of classic accommodations and modern amenities. Known for turning moments into memories, the hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites, and fine dining in two renowned restaurants and lounges. Enjoy tropical cocktails and live music played by a band on a floating boat. Its newly renovated guest rooms and suites are appointed with ultramodern amenities, boast an innovative residential style — that is at once classic yet contemporary, and offer sweeping skyline or bay views.

Enjoy the interactive lobby and social hub, featuring complimentary-use iMac stations. Experience hospitality on a grand scale in the refined rooms and spacious suites, each appointed with elegant furnishings and contemporary amenities. Savor the art of dining in two distinctive restaurants: The Garden Court and the Pied Piper. Located in the heart of the SoMA district, the dynamic W San Francisco is a gathering place for art exhibitions, film screenings, fashion, and music events. With panoramic views of the Bay Bridge and city skyline, it is the place to relax, mingle, share, taste, and explore.

W San Francisco hotel is an electric urban retreat with a refreshing vibe and extraordinary service. Get energized in FIT gym, boasting state-of-the-art equipment for cardio and strength training.

Belmond El Encanto, a Forbes Five-Star luxury hotel has been meticulously restored to capture all the original romance and glamour that endeared it to both the Santa Barbara community and vacationers in search of seclusion and charm. Ninetytwo California-style bungalows dot the lush, landscaped gardens with sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific.

Original architectural features have been lovingly brought back to life, while modern additions include an expansive outdoor swimming pool, beautiful spa, and stunning private event space. Its 31 signature Bungalows, including Bi-Level Suites and a three-bedroom Presidential Suite — set in secluded Miramar Gardens, surrounded by serene waterfalls and pathways — feature a private entrance, upgraded amenities, and secluded patios … the ultimate Hollywood hideaway for discerning guests.

Inhale the scent of the ocean and admire stunning sunsets. Enjoy laid-back luxury and contemporary comfort at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, where a recent accommodations makeover offers a fresh and timeless design. The luxurious rooms include 21 suites — many with ocean views. Unwind with an organic treatment at Ocean Spa. With both the shores of the Pacific and Downtown Santa Monica just steps away, this hotel caters to business and leisure travelers alike. Close proximity to landmarks, such as the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, offers convenience and a unique Southern California experience like no other.

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The 40,square-foot Willow Stream Spa — complete with swimming pools fed by underground mineral water — has all the fine amenities to promote rejuvenation and wellness. Signature features include a European-style bathing ritual, plus private whirlpools and a Watsu pool. There is a tasting at 4: The resort is ideal for the whole family, offering spacious studios and one- to fivebedroom accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, and private balconies. Enjoy convenient amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, a private sandy beach with a pier, outdoor heated pools, two hot tubs, a deluxe Continental breakfast in the winter, and shuttle service to Heavenly Mountain Resort and Lake Tahoe casinos, restaurants, shopping, and other nearby attractions.

Each luxuriously appointed guest room and suite features a cozy gas fireplace and oversized bathrooms with deep soaking tub and separate shower. The resort is located 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe and historic downtown Truckee, and provides a dramatic backdrop with its mid-mountain setting at Northstar California.

The modern boutique hotel, with newly updated rooms and renovated suites, is nestled between the Hollywood Hills and world-famous Sunset Strip and features complimentary amenities, such as Wi-Fi, a non-alcoholic minibar, and an Andaz Lounge offering morning coffee and a wine tasting each evening. This contemporary version of a Gilded Age mountainside manor provides an uncompromising base for arbiters of fine food and wine, connoisseurs of culture, and adventure seekers. Regis, guests will enjoy an unforgettable experience. Relax in one of 23 treatment rooms at Allegria Spa or unwind in the water sanctuary.

Whatever the season, a myriad of outdoor activities awaits, from snowmobiling and dog sledding to hiking, biking, golf, fly-fishing, and rafting. The Arrabelle at Vail Square is a luxury hotel in the heart of the much acclaimed Lionshead Village — an enchanting ski town in the alpine tradition of Innsbruck and Salzburg. Each of the guest rooms and parlor suites are vibrant and stylish, and many boast fabulous skyline views.

Rooms and suites offer the best in comfort and technology, and boast exquisite furnishings and vibrant artwork, as well as marble bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and separate bathtubs. ICI Urban Bistro and Le Bar offer a contemporary twist on traditional French bistro cuisine prepared with the best local ingredients … the perfect place to mix, mingle, and share.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort lies nestled on 1, acres at the tip of this barrier island just off the Northeast Florida coast. Enjoy luxurious accommodations — including oceanfront or nature view one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas, worldclass multi-tiered pools, championship golf, award-winning tennis, a full-service spa and salon, endless restaurant options — from pub-style to inventive Southern fine dining, and family-friendly activities. If meetings are on the agenda, the resort offers the largest conference center on the island with versatile venues and stateof-the-art technology.

It is the perfect backdrop for a family vacation, romantic getaway, corporate event, or destination wedding. Turnberry Isle Miami, tucked away on lush acres between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, is a tropical oasis honored as a Forbes Travel Guide recommended hotel. Lay poolside at Cascata Pool, or take a dip in the Laguna Pool or float in its surrounding 1,foot-long Lazy River. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is a peerless haven of oceanfront elegance, quiet unwavering taste, anticipatory service, and seductive amenities.

Six restaurants and lounges offer something for every palate — including Tarpon Bay casual fine dining. Balanced between the turquoise blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracostal Waterway, the beautiful beachfront four-diamond Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa brings world-class style and amenities to the west coast of Florida. All of its spacious guest rooms feature fully equipped kitchens, walk-out furnished balconies, panoramic water views, and stunning sunsets.

The indoor and outdoor meeting space is perfect for any business gathering or special event. As the grand anchor hotel of the Henderson Beach Resort, which includes the protected acre Henderson Beach Nature Preserve, this retreat boasts an incomparable welcome followed by a quintessential Destin experience. Arrive via its elegant porte-cochere that leads to an expansive Living Room with high ceilings and a wall of windows facing the preserve and beach. Beautiful guest rooms and suites include stylish furnishings, elegant baths, and gracious balconies or terraces, yet remain authentic to the local cultural surroundings.

Bold design and high-contrast colors throughout the property and its guest rooms and suites draw inspiration from the glistening ocean it overlooks. The resort features coastal contemporary rooms offering transformative views, a world-class spa, beachfront pools, poolside luxury cabanas, and oceanfront casitas. Enjoy remarkable culinary offerings boldly led by celebrity chefs Geoffrey Zakarian coastal American cuisine at Point Royal and Michael Shulson modern Japanese in izakaya Monkitail , and spirited by world-class mixologists.

With oneto three-bedroom villas and multi-bedroom luxurious homes; signature golf courses by Nicklaus, Watson, and Palmer; a fiveacre water park; full-service spa; awardwinning dining; and outstanding event and conference space, Reunion is unmatched in the Orlando area for being the most lavish resort of its kind. The luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites offer a tranquil environment showcasing stunning water views over the bay. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami is a tri-level waterfront facility providing the ultimate in rejuvenating treatments for body, mind, and spirit.

Additional features include an infinity-edge swimming pool, pool cafe, and chic shopping at Shanghai Tang and Karma boutiques. This brand-new ultra-chic hotel rises above downtown, just steps from must-see museums, sprawling parks, Art Deco South Beach, Miami Design District, high-end dining, shopping options, and worldrenowned nightlife. Hip facilities include the beautiful Sun Deck pool and private cabanas, and its adjacent Rooftop Bar, which captures the essence of Miami living and brings a visionary fusion of extraordinary food, invigorating signature cocktails, and a vibrant outdoor scene.

Boasting designs by Philippe Starck and amenities by Ciel Spa, the hotel features exquisitely designed rooms — each with immaculate decor and luxuries, such as contemporary furnishings, minibar, Wi-Fi, nightly turn-down, rainfall shower heads, and complimentary robes and slippers. Indulge in a full menu of treatments to invigorate and rejuvenate at Ciel Spa and enjoy access to a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights. Guests can choose from rooms and suites — most with ocean views.

This stunning resort provides a location that offers direct beach and boardwalk access as well as being immersed in luxury retail. It is only blocks from Lincoln Road and Espanola Way, allowing endless entertainment and dining options. A combination of personalized comfort, generous amenities, residentially styled accommodations, artistically inspired details, and impeccable service create an environment ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

Located in the heart of South Beach, SLS Hotel offers a heightened guest experience with its immaculate service, impeccable design, varied dining options, and luxurious atmosphere. Discover the largest rooms in South Beach — each with their own private balcony and striking ocean views — just steps from the Atlantic. Organic architecture and edgy design set the scene with a variety of accommodations, from three-bedroom suites to a penthouse with a private rooftop terrace. Mingle at Living Room Bar. Enter the hotel grounds to discover a breathtaking tropical getaway inspired by landmarks from the islands.

The 1, beautiful guest rooms and suites are the epitome of comfort, offering a serene Caribbean feel with the latest conveniences. Stunning European style and world-class standards of service are combined in the perfect Palm Beach location of The Chesterfield. It is just steps from the elegant shops of Worth Avenue and the beaches of the Atlantic.

Each room embodies boutique English flare and encapsulates all that is luxurious. By day, the hotel is an oasis of calm, where guests can lounge poolside or dine alfresco in The Courtyard at The Chesterfield amongst lush tropical gardens. By night, live entertainment, dancing, and outstanding cuisine in the world-renowned Leopard Lounge and Restaurant make it the liveliest spot in the area.

Situated oceanfront on seven acres of private beach, this ultrachic room beach resort embodies new-fashioned luxury that stands out from the traditional. Spacious guest rooms and suites are styled by famed designer Jonathan Adler, and offer a Capri meets Santorini meets Palm Beach vibe. Lounge in the lagoon-style pool with its cascading waterfalls. Sip a sunset glass of wine or savor the classic Floridian cuisine of Currents Restaurant while gazing over the slip private marina. Or stroll into town for theater and shopping. Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay — along a acre pristine preserve of salt marshes and mangroves with a tidal pond bird sanctuary and boardwalk nature trail — is a resort retreat appealing to both leisure and business travelers.

Its newly renovated, spacious guest rooms feature marble baths with full amenities as well as anti-fog mirrors and hairdryer, a generous work area with high-speed Internet access, coffee maker, iron with ironing board, refrigerator, and in-room safe. Guests enjoy complimentary transportation within a two-mile radius of the hotel. Simple, yet elegant Southern cuisine is served at award-winning Cassis. The unique Japanese Garden, with its gentle waterfall and enchanting pond, surrounds the outdoor swimming pool. The beauty of historic Savannah has been enhanced with a brand-new hotel experience: Enjoy modern amenities for work and play wrapped in expert Andaz service, among them a sparkling outdoor pool and terrace, hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi throughout, and tapas-inspired fare at 22 Square.

This trendy, urban Hawaii-themed property is directly across from world-famous Waikiki Beach. Eightyfive percent of its guest rooms boast extraordinary partial or full ocean views, and all accommodations feature striking tropical colors and a modern decor that deliver a hint of Hawaii nostalgia. Enjoy the perfect combination of family-friendly condominium living and exclusive hotel quality service at this recently upgraded oceanfront retreat.

Resort amenities include complimentary valet parking, free in-room Wi-Fi access, hospitality room, swimming pool, and jet spa. It boasts easy in-room registration, a fully equipped business center, and a stateof- the-art fitness room as well as three award winning restaurants, including AAA Five-Diamond La Mer. This welcoming Waikiki retreat offers the ultimate combination of personalized service, outstanding amenities, and perfect locale. Set on a pristine white sand beach, just ten minutes from the world-class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki, guests enjoy serenity in its oceanfront setting, which features tropical gardens and a private lagoon.

There are five dining options, culled from a diverse blend of cultural influences, and a world-class spa, where each suite becomes a private retreat. Families especially love to swim with the resident dolphins. Built in , the landmark hotel combines Victorian elegance and Hawaiian culture with modern Westin amenities and luxuries.

This oceanfront oasis offers replenishment at the Moana Lani Spa, award-winning cuisine at the Beachhouse restaurant, and is within walking distance of superb shopping, nightlife, and attractions. Whether traveling for pleasure or business, the Beach Club provides a soothing setting to relax and rejuvenate, while nourishing mind, body and spirit. Deftly combining style and sophistication, every element is original, authentic or customdesigned to enhance the experience. Gourmet pleasures, vibrant nightlife, intimate pool settings, exhilarating spa treatments, and all that Oahu has to offer — luxury shopping, beaches, nature — blend to create a feeling of luxury … as refined as it is relaxed.

Discerning travelers who escape to Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort enjoy not only an azure blue sea outside their door, but also the chance to dive deep into timeless Hawaiian culture. Hawaiian music legends perform nightly at Kani Ka Pila Grille. Discover traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, guided by local experts. Renew wedding vows, Hawaiian-style, right on the beach. Savor the fabulous cuisine as well as the marvelous view of Diamond Head at sunset in the Hula Grill Waikiki.

Listen to world-class musicians performing at brandnew Blue Note Hawaii — this 6,squarefoot showroom boasts seating for over and features two shows nightly. Rejuvenate at the Infinity Wellness Spa or with a workout in the hour fitness center. Thoughtfully designed, it features a modern lobby with custom copper ceiling artwork, and is home to the largest contemporary collection curated by Hawaiian artists.

Each room and suite offers an unobstructed ceiling-to-floor ocean view. A return to romance and luxury awaits guests at the historic Royal Hawaiian. Savor rooms appointed with fabulous art and furnishings, a host of treatments at Abhasa Spa, and a spectacular beachfront setting with private cabanas. Enjoy the Infinity Pool with expansive lanai deck, The Spa at Trump, and a hour fitness center, plus renowned indoor and alfresco dining. Just steps from famous Waikiki Beach, a vibrant, contemporary, and sophisticated experience awaits guests at Waikiki Parc Hotel.

Flowing seamlessly from the ambiance of the public areas, each of the rooms is an urban oasis with a host of dramatic design elements. Resort recreation includes cultural activities and tours, a fantasy pool showcasing a foot water slide, and ocean activities in pristine Keauhou Bay. From world-class golf to scuba diving, horseback riding to hiking a volcano, the recreational possibilities are as diverse as the isle itself. Swim in a free-form pool or the lava whirlpool.

Or opt for a beachside cabana or hammock. The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii boasts four fine restaurants and two lounges. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is an international destination resort upholding a timeless tradition of luxury and aloha since it was created by Laurance S. The hole championship golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The guest rooms reflect the utmost in taste and elegance, over 90 percent of the beautifully refreshed accommodations offer ocean views — and all guest rooms feature private lanais.

Celebrate the sun in a water playground — with a quiet adult-pool area, meandering river pools, a foot waterslide, and saltwater lagoon — or golfing at championship Poipu Bay Golf Course. Escape to award-winning Anara Spa for the ultimate pampering in its open-air treatment rooms amidst tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls.

The Beach Club restaurant and lounge serves delicious island cuisine — as well as captivating oceanfront views. Experience authentic Hawaiian hospitality while enjoying elegant rooms with private lanais and panoramic views, brand-new state-of-the-art Regency Club lounge, and 31 newly renovated suites. The 24acre retreat celebrates the aloha spirit, richness of Hawaiian culture, and regional artisanship — from architecture and local visual arts to culinary and spa offerings. Enjoy 50 residences and six grand residences featuring one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom accommodations.

Individual units are designed for high-end comfort with spacious living rooms, large private lanais, and fully equipped top-ofthe-line kitchens. Discover the amenities of a full-service Hawaiian resort combined with the timeless tradition of aloha at Napili Kai Beach Resort. Hawaiian-style low-rise buildings feature studios and suites with the comfort and spaciousness of a condominium, complemented by modern resort amenities. Enjoy an oceanfront restaurant and bar, four pools, two whirlpools, in-room Wi-Fi Internet access, fitness room, boutique spa, lei-making lessons, complimentary Mai Tai party, Grammy Award-winning Masters of Slack Key Guitar concert series, and two hole putting greens.

This room resort — surrounded by 23 acres of lush gardens and lava rock waterways — welcomes both discerning honeymooners and funseeking families to an enchanting world of comfort and luxury. Guests enjoy the best snorkeling on the west side of the isle, a lagoon-style pool, and nightly cliff diving ceremony.

Spa at Black Rock offers treatments based on the rejuvenating qualities of the sea. Dining is superb — from contemporary fare at Black Rock Kitchen to a beachfront luau with island music, dance, and history. This full-service resort is close to the airport, shopping, and championship golf. Relax in stylish vintage accommodations complemented with cool contemporary amenities. All of the rooms and suites have been redesigned with plush furnishings inspired by the lush tropical surrounds.

A brand-new Beach Front Sushi Bar is now available, in addition to five other open-air oceanfront restaurants. All rooms, suites, beach cottages, and luxury villas have ocean views or are oceanfront. Dining options range from poolside casual to farmand sea-to-table. Regis Princeville Resort is built on a series of lushly landscaped terraces on the bluff that faces Hanalei Bay. All of the impeccably appointed rooms and fine suites boast spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Hanalei Bay, and Na Molokama Mountain.

Beyond golf, Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas boast two swimming pools, tennis courts, and a fitness center. This fine property offers guests a private, peaceful atmosphere — one that exudes the feel of a gracious second home. Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is an experience unlike any other, changing the way one thinks about a resort and redefining luxury with a non-traditional approach. Wake up to the sound of waves lapping the shoreline in luxurious rooms, furnished with sophisticated residential style. Experience reimagined Hawaiian hospitality — from iconic pool cabanas featuring unobstructed Pacific views to vibrant song and storytelling and moonlit culinary experiences.

These are hallmarks of the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. Delight your senses at acclaimed Aria Restaurant. The only all-suite luxury accommodations on Michigan Avenue are now even better: Discover an extraordinary urban hotel experience at the newly transformed Omni Chicago.

The hotel boasts museum quality works of art, warm and inviting decor, award-winning dining in NoMI Kitchen, a prime Magnificent Mile setting, and a personal service team dedicated to ensuring a remarkable experience. Spectacular city views await guests in accommodations that feature butler and clothes pressing services, hour concierge, bedside tablet technology, plush robes, and complimentary wireless Internet. The accommodations are the largest in the city — beginning at square feet — and include such residential touches as full kitchens.

TwoMichelin-Star-rated restaurant Sixteen is a study in the exceptional: Floor-to-ceiling windows afford a view second to none and inspired cuisine is beyond compare. The 23,square-foot Spa at Trump includes 53 chic spa rooms. Savor fine dining in a host of restaurants, sip unique libations in venues ranging from a bourbon bar to a speakeasy, admire spectacular skyline views via the rooftop pool, and discover Falls City Market, an urban lifestyle food hall embedded in the hotel lobby transforming Liberty Street into a pedestrian thoroughfare.

Four generations of Monteleones have dedicated themselves to making their hotel what it was in — and remains today — a sparkling jewel at the heart of the French Quarter. Dine at Criollo Restaurant for seasonal dishes with local ingredients and a global inspiration.

This historic retreat features modern and luxurious accommodations with a vintage feel. Its new Fulton St. Bistro Bar invites patrons to relax in an upbeat atmosphere while enjoying eclectic French fare and beverages. The hotel stands across the street from the Ernest N.

Morial Convention Center, is only blocks away from the world-famous French Quarter, and is just Nestled at the edge of the Atlantic, Cliff House Maine has reemerged as one of the most captivating waterfront destinations of its kind following a landmark transformation. With a secluded waterfront location, this iconic four-season resort inspires a new community of travelers thanks to remarkable sightlines, intuitive amenities, and emotionally rewarding encounters.

It boasts over seventy acres of panoramic ocean and coastal views, more than stylish guest rooms and suites — each with private terraces, a luxury spa and wellness center, oceanfront dining, and outdoor adventures. Cliff House is redefining the New England coastal escape. With guest rooms and luxury suites, a signature restaurant by star-chef Andrew Carmellini, whiskey cocktail lounge, pool with waterfront grill and bar complete with five outdoor cabanas and a panoramic view of the harbor, water taxi service, a private boat dock, hour room service, and fitness center, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore embraces the local Baltimore culture while introducing some new twists on tradition.

Fine fare is served in six dining venues, among them the Blue Point Provision Company with its succulent blue crab and rockfish. And not to be missed? The hotel offers 14 meeting and event spaces, ensuring everything is flawless for an executive meeting for 10 or cocktail reception for 1, In addition to hour daily in-room dining service, this Boston hotel is home to one of the hottest drinking and dining destinations in the city: The Liberty is a blend of history, highstyle luxury, and hometown warmth — the ideal place for a quintessential Boston experience.

Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, the hotel is a national landmark and architectural gem built in — the imaginative transformation of the storied Charles Street Jail into a room chic urban retreat. It offers sweeping views of the city skyline and the Charles River with six distinctive food and beverage venues — including heralded Scampo — and 6, square feet of meeting space.

Enjoy a delicious meal in signature restaurant Sauciety or explore the Seaport neighborhood. Unwind with a locally inspired Crafted at Westin cocktail at lobby Birch Bar or end the night with a laugh at on-site comedy club, Laugh Boston. The modern furnishings counterbalanced by a grand staircase of marble, mahogany paneling, and original caged-glass elevator reflect how past lives transform into the present.

This room luxury boutique hotel, recognized for peerless personal service, sophisticated interiors, and luxurious custom amenities, distinguishes itself with its sense of heritage, peacefulness of home, and the utmost discretion. Offering breathtaking vistas and proximity to worldclass skiing and recreation, Hyatt and Mother Nature have worked in harmony to create an exceptional year-round destination.

From the acclaimed therapies at Stillwater Spa and Grand Lodge Casino gaming to the gourmet fare of Lone Eagle Grille, this property has every amenity for the discriminating traveler. This acre resort offers 25 diverse dining options, among them celebrity chef-branded restaurants by Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, and Guy Savoy.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas piques curiosity. Every aspect of this urban resort was designed to engage, turning each stay into an adventure. Other discoveries include The Chandelier — a three-level bar and lounge encapsulated by two million crystals, a vibrant nightlife, and stylish boutiques. The Cromwell features stunning rooms and suites, a 40,square-foot casino, Bar 25 — a sexy DJ-driven lounge, and an elegant mixology bar — Bound by Salvatore. Subtle, luxurious nuances make all the difference. Exclusive concierge services highlight amenities such as custom-stocked minibars and coffee and tea service in hotel lobby.

Discover an intimate ambiance complete with sunlit corridors, flowering atrium, and sprawling pools visible throughout the property. Delight in the luxury that is distinctly Encore. Arrive to the ultimate in personalized service with a signature green tea welcome gift and complimentary valet service.

Retire with a unique turndown service that includes exclusive herbal sleep oils. Offering a hotel-within-a-hotel, guests also have access to the amenities at SLS Las Vegas, including pool, entertainment venues, and award-winning dining options. Surrounding guests in opulence and indulgence, Wynn Resorts hold more Forbes Travel Guide five-star awards than any other independent casino resort in the world. Built to amaze guests with great attention to detail, Wynn Las Vegas features the finest in dining and shopping, heated pools amid manicured gardens, a spa and salon, plus a unique hole, par golf course designed by Tom Fazio and Steve Wynn.

The experience at Wynn Las Vegas is worlds away from ordinary. Andaz 5th Avenue offers guests a unique New York experience, by incorporating the very best of its locale. Spacious accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows, an oversized bathroom with double-vanity, locally created bath amenities, and Geneva Sound iPod docking system. Room rates include complimentary non-alcoholic minibar beverages and snacks, wireless Internet access, and local phone calls.

Andaz Wall Street provides a kaleidoscope of local culture that offers each guest a hotel stay unlike any other. Enjoy fresh farm-to-table dishes at Dina Rata restaurant and cocktails inspired by the preProhibition era. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel offers a first-class combination of discretion and grace. The hotel features rooms, including 73 suites with views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Additionally, famed Bemelmans Bar is a favorite hideaway for both locals and visitors alike.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, The Chatwal, New York bridges classic and contemporary like no other. Nestled between Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, and the Theater District, this boutique landmark hotel — originally built in by Stanford White — has been restored and renewed by master architect Thierry Despont.

Its 76 guest rooms and suites, several of which feature spacious designer terraces, boast bespoke amenities including a team of professional butlers, making it an ideal choice for leisure and business travelers. This iconic urban retreat is a timeless tribute to elegance at its best. Accommodations are available in up to four-bedroom combinations, with select suites offering private balconies and glassenclosed atriums with breathtaking views of the skyline. The hotel is renowned for providing personalized, attentive service. Built in , the newly renovated InterContinental New York Barclay welcomes guests with a heightened level of personalized service, residential warmth and luxury, and vigorous Sustainable Hospitality program.

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