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Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest hotel groups worldwide and the leading international hotel operator in Russia/CIS and Baltics, announces the opening of a new resort hotel in one of the world’s most environmentally sound destinations according to UNESCO. Radisson Resort, Zavidovo is nestled in the Tver Region,
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CWT Works With International SOS to Strengthen Safety and Security Offering New agreement further builds service to clients AMSTERDAM, July 2, 2014 ? Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced a global agreement with International SOS, the world?s leading medical and travel security services company, that will help CWT?s customers
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W Marriott Reinforces Asian Growth with 22nd Hotel Opening Beijing, China ? June 26, 2014 ? Beijing will welcome its second JW Marriott hotel in Xicheng District with the unveiling of JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central overlooking the historical capital city. The new flagship hotel, which is scheduled to open on 26
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Something for the weekend. Our review of The Undercover Boss series continues with Twin Peaks Restaurants episode. Twin Peaks CEO Randy Dewitt working undercover at his sports bar and grill. Later, former Hooters CEO Coby Brooks, now a Twin Peaks franchise owner, shaves his head and goes undercover as an
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MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced the designation of Home Box Office (HBO) as the preferred premium movie channel at U.S. hotel and resort properties within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands. The agreement is the latest chapter in Hilton Worldwide and HBO’s longstanding relationship, which
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ATLANTA ? The IHG Owners Association, which has represented thousands of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) owners for nearly six decades, has been holding regional gatherings to hear directly from IHG owners and operators around the globe. The 2014 Summit series was launched in San Francisco and has visited Atlanta, Chicago, Houston,
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NEW DELHI, INDIA ? June 24th, 2014 – At its Chief Executive Board (CEB) Meeting held in London on June 23rd, 2014, the CEOs of the Star Alliance network unanimously approved the membership of Air India, clearing the way for the National carrier to become the first Indian airline to join a
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HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII ? Darren Edmonstone, managing director, Asia-Pacific for Outrigger Enterprises Group, has announced the appointment of John Gerrard to the dual positions of area general manager Australia and general manager of the 409-room Outrigger Surfers Paradise. In his new roles, Gerrard will oversee the operational and strategic
Awards and Recognition
WAIKIKI, HONOLULU, HAWAII?? Outrigger Enterprises Group announces that thirteen of their properties across Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region have been awarded a TripAdvisor ?Certificate of Excellence? for 2014. Establishments that consistently receive excellent traveler reviews on TripAdvisor are recognized and awarded for their high standard of service. Only the
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SHANGHAI, June 23, 2014? Jin Jiang International Hotels, China’s leading hotel brand, received back to back awards during The 3rd China Hotel Industrial Development Convention held from 16 ? 19 June in Shanghai. This reputable annual event gathered together over 1,450 domestic industry experts and top level executives from
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AMSTERDAM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carlson Wagonlit B.V., a Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) group company, has been informed that Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company and owner of a 55 percent equity interest in CWT, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from JPMorgan Chase & Co., the 45
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Terminal 2 will be home to 23 Star Alliance member airlines, as well as Aer Lingus, Virgin Little Red and Germanwings. A programme of moves is scheduled over several months. LONDON, U.K. – June 23rd, 2014 – Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the new home of Star Alliance at