Telenor Arena Chosen as Eurovision Song Contest Venue in 2010Telenor Arena is a multi-use indoor stadium located at Fornebu a few minutes drive west of downtown Oslo. This ultra modern indoor stadium can seat 23.000 spectators in concerts and has already hosted international stars as Tina Turner and AC/DC. In Norway the arena is famous for being the home pitch for last year’s championship football club Stabæk. The stadium was opened ahead of the 2009 season in Norwegian football.
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Thai Inaugurates Oslo - Bangkok Direct Route June 15thThai Airways International Public Company Limited announced the introduction of a new non-stop service between Oslo and Bangkok on April 20th, and tickets are already availble. The operation will start on 15th June, 2009 and there will be 5 weekly arrivals.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2010; The Decision is Oslo!Norwegian Broadcasting (NRK) announced during a press conference on May 27th that next years Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals and finals will be arranged in Oslo on May 29th 2010 after some discussion about the location in Norway. Last years Eurovision concerts in Moscow attracted almost 800 million viewers and a whopping 2.500 press. "A challenge and an honour" says Sales and Marketing Director Heidi Thon of VisitOSLO.
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Oslo - a Port of ExcellenceThe cruise industry is not just about passengers. It’s about excellence. Recently and exclusively, we caught up with Oslo native Mr. Stein Kruse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Holland America Line. He shared with us some observations and insights into the fascinating cruise industry. While he’s been involved in cruising for the better part of his career, he reminds us that probably more foreigners than Oslo locals recognize the opportunities cruising has to offer.
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Is Oslo by Helicopter for Millionaires Only?Talk to any commercial airline pilot – the Oslo approach is among the world’s most beautiful, often described as the blue, the green and the city in between. Nested at the end of the 100 km Oslo Fjord, in a natural crib between the mountainous north and the eastern and western green hills, this small yet great city is a spectacular view from any point – and according to CEO and helicopter pilot John-Erik Sogn of HeliWing the very best is from above.
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Breaking Records – Oslo Cruise Market ExpandsThe Oslo Cruise market is closing in on a quarter million passengers – this year a stunning 240.000 people have stepped off their ship in downtown Oslo, a mere 200 meter walk from the City Hall Plaza. Read more about the Port of Oslo’s Margrethe Austad on why Oslo is a hit.
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Oslo Opera House Declared World Cultural BuildingAt the world’s major architectural festival in Barcelona, the award “World Cultural Building” was presented to Snøhetta Architects. The World Architecture Festival (WAF) is a celebration of the work, concerns and aspirations of the international architectural community, and was arranged from 22 to 24 October 2008. This year’s new word: “Roofscape”.
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Oslo Among World's Cleanest CitiesDid you know that an average hotel of about 200 rooms disposes of more than a 100 tons of organic waste every year? At the Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica they would have none of it; The result is found in the hotels’ lush gardens, where plants are nourished by the hotel’s own self-made compost. This and more on Clean Oslo!
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Shipping is Coming to TownEvery other year, tens of thousands of shipping professionals migrate to Oslo for Nor-Shipping during the second week of June. This year’s event takes place from June 9 to 12. Overnight, the city’s hotels, bars, conference rooms,restaurants and even saunas will become filled with talk of deadweight tonnes, shipyards and ship designs. Boring and specialized? We don't think so...
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Star Conductors, Stellar Reputation: The Oslo PhilharmonicsA major attraction in the capital of Norway is the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, who boasts the broadest and biggest repertoire of classical music in Norway. This season offers 85 concerts, of which 25 on tour!
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