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RETAIL giant Macerich is offering agents 20% commission for every package they book. These include its Shop and Spa offer at the recentlyexpanded Scottsdale Fashion Square, Arizona. The $82 package includes a tote bag, passport cover, concierge service, valet parking, 15-minute Nordstrum massage and a make-up consultation by Sephora. macerich.coms.

A RC of Dreams, a massive stainless steel sculpture spanning the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be completed this year. A 15-foot gap at the centre of the sculpture will tower 70 feet above the river and represent “the leap of faith visionaries take to make their dreams come true”. travelsouthdakota.com

THOMAS Cook Airlines is to launch a twice-weekly direct seasonal service between Manchester and Seattle-Tacoma from May 27. thomascookairlines.

S E AT T L E’S Space Needle is undergoing a $100-million renovation to its Observation Deck spaceneedle.com