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Chris Thompson Announces Retirement as President and CEO of Brand USA
Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announces the impending retirement of Chris Thompson as President and CEO, effective May 31, 2024.
THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMMAN COMMEMORATES ITS FIRST YEAR IN JORDAN
Since opening its doors one year ago, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has become one of the premier hospitality and leisure destinations in Jordan’s bustling capital city, providing impeccable service to guests from around the world and garnering a wealth of international attention and acclaim.
GOLF IN SAINT LUCIA - SANDALS STYLE
Guests staying at any one of Sandals three resorts in St. Lucia can enjoy a Sandals golf course perfect for play at any skill-level. The all-remastered 18-hole, par 71 Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club at Cap Estate boasts a Greg Norman-designed championship caliber course layout that features 7,000+ yards and dramatic elevation changes with undulating greens.
Dusit International launches new group- wide sustainability program, ‘Tree of Life’
New program clarifies Dusit’s sustainability intentions and includes actionable and easy-to-follow steps that its business units can take to benefit the environment, their people, and their broader communities
MORE FLIGHTS ON QANTAS NETWORK WITH ARRIVAL OF NEW 787 AIRCRAFT
Qantas has officially welcomed its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Australia. It’s the eighth new aircraft added to the Qantas Group fleet so far this year, in addition to two A380s that have returned from long-term storage, as the airline continues to increase its international capacity.
Record Set in Qatar for World’s Longest LED slackline Walk
Slackline World Champion Jaan Roose pushes the limits: “Per metre walked, this line was my toughest ever”
Aer Lingus Records Strong H1 2023 Performance, Focusing on Recovery and Future Investment
Aer Lingus recorded an operating profit before exceptional items of €40 million for H1 2023, having delivered a very strong performance in Q2 2023. The positive H1 performance demonstrates an increased seasonality in the business with a Q1 operating loss of €81m being offset by a €121m operating profit in Q2.
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Gaylord Hotels
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Gaylord Hotels: ICE! Returns with Spectacular Holiday Classics and So. Much. Christmas. Extravaganza!
Heathrow Reports Strong Start to 2023 Summer Season, Welcoming 37 Million Passengers
Great service and resilient demand drive a strong start to 2023 – Our teams welcomed 37 million passengers in the first half, which included some of the busiest days on record.
SkyTeam Introduces Carry-on Calculator for Seamless Hand Baggage Compliance Across Member Airlines
New tool clarifies correct hand baggage allowance when connecting across carriers
Saudi Arabia creates a tourism investment company, Asfar
In preparation for a significant surge in tourism, Saudi Arabia has established a new investment firm. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has proudly introduced the Saudi Tourism Investment Company (Asfar), aimed at bolstering the growth of the country’s tourism sector.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah welcomes David Wilson as General Manager
David brings more than 30 years of rich luxury experience to his role in which he will lead on strategy and the implementation of operational excellence. A native Englishman, David studied Hospitality at the University of Manchester, igniting his passion for a career in hotels.