MY: Malaysia Trip
I will be in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia form the 10th of October 2006 till the 15th.
You can check a map here.
KS: UNMIK & KFOR in Kosovo
You can not imagine the quantity of UNMIK and KFOR cars you see when you visit Kosovo.
I took the above UNMIK car picture on a traffic light on my way to the airport and the KFOR jeep (Italian Carabinieri) when I arrived to the airport.
KS: Supermarkets in Kosovo
I have visited the 4 major retailers in Pristina, Kosovo, where I have discovered that retail distribution is much developed in this country and of course already international chains are present such as ERA and INTEREX.
I believe once this country is granted its independance, other players will attack this potential and promising market.
KS: What A Website Address To Remember
I have seen this add inside the bus that took us from the plane to the arrival terminal at Pristina airport in Kosovo. I was wondering how someone can remember such a complex website address unless he is carrying his camera or he is German?
To make things easier for you and save time on typing:
www.sovielspassmachtautofahrennurbeisixt.de and the website is not working.
Which is effectively: “so viel spass macht auto fahrennurbei sixt“
On Google Translate, it came back with: “so much fun makes car only sixt”
KS: Hotel Victory in Pristina
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I have stayed in Hotel Victory in Pristina, I took this photo the last day when I left the hotel to catch my trip back home. Actually the hotel was heavily guarded when I arrived by the Italian Carabinieri and the French Gendarmerie, then I knew that an important delegation from NATO was in town and were staying with me in the same hotel.By the way, they have the fastest internet connection I have ever used during my trips in a hotel. |
HU: McFish in Budapest
| I usually drop by a McDonald’s for a quick food session at least 1 time during every trip I make. This is the coolest McFish or Fish Burger box I ever crossed. |
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HU: Malev & Citibank, Strong Partners
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This was my first time at Budapest airport, once you land there and get out of your plane, the first thing that attracts your attention is the partnership & branding between Malev Hungarian Airlines and Citibank.They also launched, beginning August 1, 2006, their co-brand credit card which will be available for individual customers . This unique reward based product on the Hungarian market offers all the benefits of a Citibank credit card including security and flexible payments with the opportunity to collect Bonus Points for the Malév Duna Club Frequent Flyer Program. |
KS: Going 2 Kosovo. Yes That Kosovo !
I will be visiting Pristina in Kosovo during next week for 3 days (4, 5 & 6 of October 2006 ).
You can check a map here.
EG: Heinz Tuna, You Have Been Copied
Earlier this year, the H.J. Heinz Company said it is in exclusive talks to sell its European seafood unit to the merchant banking arm of Lehman Bros.
The major facilities involved in the potential deal are located in The Seychelles, which is located off the coast of Madagascar, where a plant employs 2,400 workers, and in Ghana, where there are 1,800 employees.
The move follows Heinz’s recent trend of concentrating on its three leading categories: ketchup, condiments and sauces; meals and snacks; and infant nutrition.
During my market visit this week in Cairo, Egypt, I have found this Heinz tuna can and its original imitation, which is almost like the original except of course the brand name.
I am not sure if Heinz people or Lehman Bros are aware of this and they should go again through their trademark and label registration files again.