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München, 18. April 2017 – Die Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (VBW) wendet sich gegen die Diskreditierung von Minijobs. “Die Behauptungen, dass Minijobs immer weiter zunehmen, ist unzutreffend. Die Zahl der ausschließlich geringfügig Beschäftigten lag zwischen 2006 und 2014 konstant bei knapp 5,1 Millionen und ist zuletzt auf 4,9 Millionen
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Seattle, Washington – 18 April 2017 – Marriott’s W Hotels unveiled the first W Sound Suite to launch in North America at W Seattle. The private music studio, writer’s room and lounge offers a retreat for musicians and producers to write and record tracks while on the road. Hotel guests
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Shanghai – 18 April 2017 – Hilton has named Qian Jin as the company’s first area president for Greater China and Mongolia. It comes at a time when Hilton prepares to celebrate its 100th hotel opening in Greater China, with more than 230 hotels in the pipeline. 1 Qian Jin Beginning
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Slaley Hall/UK – 18 April 2017 – QHotels, the UK’s largest golf resort operator, has appointed renowned hotelier Andrew Fox as regional general manager for the group’s northern hotels – a role which includes the position of on-site general manager at Slaley Hall, in Northumberland. 1 Andrew Fox In
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Wien, 18. April 2017 – In Österreich hat man immer gute Ideen im Gastgewerbe: Am 27. April wird der bester Nachwuchs-Bierzapfer gesuchtem bereits zumachten Mal beim „Opfer Zapf Master“-Wettbewerb. Ganze 27 Gastronomie- und Hotelleriefachschüler haben sich für das alles entscheidende Bundesfinale in Zipf qualifiziert. Dort kämpfen sie mit vollem
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Dubai, UAE – 18 April 2017 – Meraas launched four new hotel brands called ‚Evado‘, ‚Re Vera‘, ‚Vivus‘ and ‚MQ‘ to establish the company as a world-class hotel operator. The first of the new hotels to be operated by Meraas are Re Vera and Vivus branded resorts located at Bluewaters. The
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New York City – 18 April 2017 – Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its ‚2017 Hot List’ with 75 properties around the world recognized as the best hotel openings of the past year. A team of editors, reporters, and photographers flew a collective 529,500 miles, slept in roughly 200
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Fiji – 18 April 2017 – Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand, opens its first hotel in Fiji, the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay. Silvano Dressino is general manager. 1
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Perth, Australia – 18 April 2017 – Australia’s new hotel brand, TRIBE Hotel Group, is focused on “giving guests everything they need and nothing they don’t, in a space that is intelligent and sophisticated with high-end design”. 1 It says that, instead of being something to everyone, TRIBE has
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Marrakech, Morocco – 18 April 2017 – AccorHotels signs a management agreement with New Mauritius Hotels that will see the group relaunch an existing property under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand next month. The reflagging will mark a major step for the luxury brand in Africa. 1 Fairmont Royal Palm Marrakech
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Ka’anapali, Hawaii – 18 April 2017 – Hawaii’s latest oceanfront resort, the Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, now opened. 1 Comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas is designed to be a relaxing haven replete with culturally inspired programs and distinctive Hawaiian experiences. Under the
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Parsippany, New Jersey – 18 April 2017 – Wyndham Worldwide appointed Michael D. Brown as president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Vacation Ownership effective immediately. Most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer of Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE: HGV), Brown brings more than 25 years of experience leading a diverse range of