July 10, 2007
"Emirates Airline started flights into Venice on July 1st, its third gateway into Italy after Milan and Rome.
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"As part of the launch celebrations, Emirates hosted more than 400 guests from across Italy and the UAE at a VIP gala dinner at the Palazzo del Casino in Venice where guests were treated to a night to remember in one of the world's most scenic cities. The star of the show was British tenor Russell Watson, who gave a magnificent performance to a captivated audience."--ameinfo.com