Sentences with phrase «expansion of the global network»

The elimination of fossil fuel subsidies was one, as was the expansion of social protection programmes, a huge expansion of the global network of protected marine areas, etc..

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Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

There is worse news: Venezuela's crumbling political order could have a spill over effect on regional stability and Colombia's fragile peace — as well as encourage the global expansion of transnational organized criminal and terrorist networks.

Raleigh, NC, May 23rd, 2011 — Lulu.com, the leader in open - publishing, is proud to announce the expansion of its global print network to Canada.

Qatar Airways outlines route expansion plans Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has outlined route expansion plans for 2012 focused on Australia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, with a raft of new destinations set to join the airline's rapidly - growing global network.

The introduction of the Jakarta - Dubai - Amsterdam route marks a significant step forward in the airline's global network expansion strategy.

Santika Indonesia Hotels & Resorts Corporate Director of E-Commerce, Andy Khen, said: «The opportunity to partner with HotelTravel.com opens up an immediate new global audience to our fast - growing network of hotels as we launch our expansion outside of Indonesia.

As the artist writes, «The vast transportation network of the petrochemical industry, a near invisible part of a seemingly tranquil landscape, impacts the everyday lives of everyone involved, from oil riggers to Gulf Coast fishermen to consumers across the globe, interconnected and interdependent as the global economy continues its inexorable expansion.»

I played back some of the discussion with the visitors from China, Australia, Japan and Indonesia, which focused in part on the benefits coming from the explosive expansion of global information networks that feel so virtual during use --- but rely on vastly complex arrays of satellites, circuitry, data banks and large flows of electricity.

It is interesting to see large law firms attempt to emulate the well - established model of the global legal networks in their current approach to international expansion and realise the importance of deep local expertise for their clients.

A team of lawyers from offices across the Firm's global network negotiated 150 sophisticated finance documents with around thirty financial institutions — commercial banks, Islamic finance banks, public investment funds and development funds and governmental export - credit agencies (including Japan Bank for International Cooperation — that are providing financing for the expansion.

At the time of going to press, the firm had also announced opening in Mexico, so expansion is clearly ongoing, but Morris says the right balance has been struck: «Unlike the majority of international firms in Africa, Clyde & Co has fully owned offices, so we can ensure the quality of work is consistent across our entire global network.»

With the expansion of our network through these Round B additions, we have assembled the preeminent global consortium tackling blockchain applications in energy.»

With the expansion of our network through these Round B additions, we have assembled the preeminent global consortium tackling blockchain applications in energy,» added Dr Jon Creyts, foundation council member of EWF and managing director at Rocky Mountain Institute.