Travel
Philip Morris International Celebrates the First Smoke-Free Culture Certified Island in the World
03/10/2019 — LAUSANNE, Switzerland — (BUSINESS WIRE) Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today celebrates Astypalea (Greece), the first Smoke-Free Culture certified island in the world. The Greek island […]
Tmall Culture Fascinated Paris with the Summer Palace and the Old Summer Palace, Aiming to Be a Bridge Connecting Worldwide Museums with One Billion Chinese Customers
01/09/2019 — PARIS — (BUSINESS WIRE) On August 26, Tmall Culture under the global Internet giant Alibaba, in conjunction with the Publicity Department of the CPC Beijing Committee, and China […]
Aimbridge Hospitality and Interstate Hotels & Resorts to Merge
Combination Will Create a Global Leader in Third-Party Hotel Management Services Combined Scale, Resources and Global Reach to Create Value for Hotel Owners 29/08/2019 — DALLAS, TX & ARLINGTON, VA […]
Europe’s Airlines Continue to Be Impacted According to OAG’s OTP Star Ratings, as Delays Increased 14%
easyJet improves despite operating challenges; KLM, Iberia and Alitalia fare better than most with a 4 Star Rating Key findings: Delays across Europe for airlines increased by over 14% from […]
European Appetizers Aim to Be Trendy in Japan
Cantabrian Anchovies and White Tuna, Piparra de Ibarra (Ibarra Chillies) and Txakoli Wine will be promoted in Japan for 3 years under EU founded initiative CAPRICE. 14/05/2019 — TOKYO — […]
South Korea is Home to Busiest Route on the Planet
OAG uncovers developing golden airport triangle in Asia; London Heathrow’s European dominance continues Key findings: 1. South Korea Jeju (CJU) to Seoul (GMP) is the busiest route on the planet, […]
Chubu Centrair International Airport Has Been Ranked 5-Star Airport for Second Time
19/11/2018 — NAGOYA, Japan — (BUSINESS WIRE) Chubu Centrair International Airport has been ranked for the second consecutive year as a 5-star Airport*1, the world highest airport rank, in the […]
Cvent Expands Partnership with AccorHotels
03/10/2018 — LONDON & TYSONS CORNER, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Cvent, a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced that renowned brand and long-time Cvent customer AccorHotels […]
Starr Insurance Companies Opens Office in Oslo, Norway
01/10/2018 — NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) Starr Insurance Companies today announced the opening of a new office in Oslo, Norway, effective October 1, 2018. The Oslo office will add […]
Starr Insurance Companies Appoints Santiago Mora as Head of International Accident & Health
27/07/2018 — NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) Starr Insurance Companies today announced the appointment of Santiago Mora as head of international accident & health. He will be responsible for the […]
Intent Media Continues Its Growth by Adding 30 Key Travel Partners in First Quarter of 2018
Priceline.com, hotelscan.com, HotelPower.com and other travel brands look to the data science company to improve customer experience and increase revenue 24/04/2018 — NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) Intent Media, the […]
RealPage Launches Kigo Marketplace
Introduces Guest Centric Direct Booking Model that Improves Property Manager Profitability 27/02/2018 — RICHARDSON, Texas — (BUSINESS WIRE) RealPage, Inc. (NASDAQ:RP), a leading provider of software and data analytics to […]
Starr Companies Announces Appointment of Steve Blakey as President and Chief Executive Officer of Starr Insurance Holdings, Charles Dangelo Retires
20/12/2017 — NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) Starr Companies today announced the appointment of Steve Blakey as president and chief executive officer of Starr Insurance Holdings. “We are pleased to […]
Brazil Hospitality Group (BHG) Starts Partnership with AccorHotels
21/11/2017 — NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) Brazil Hospitality Group (BHG) announces today the beginning of its partnership with AccorHotels, which will manage 17 of BHG’s owned hotels. AccorHotels also […]
Starr Companies Announces Aviation Insurance Agreement with SMARTT MGA
21/11/2017 — LONDON — (BUSINESS WIRE) Starr Companies today announced an agreement with SMARTT MGA to act as Agents for Starr International (Europe) Limited to provide automated quotes and policy […]
London, New York and Tokyo Remain the World’s Most Attractive Cities
44 of the world’s cities ranked in The Mori Memorial Foundation’s GPCI 2017 Report 12/10/2017 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) London, New York, and Tokyo were again named as the […]
Ecolab Pest Elimination Launches Comprehensive Global Large Fly Program to Help Reduce Food Safety Risk
31/05/2017 — ST. PAUL, Minn. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources, introduces the Ecolab […]
Starr Companies Hires Danielle Wilson as Head of Management Liability and Robert McTaggart as Head of Professional Indemnity
15/05/2017 — NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) Starr Companies today announced that Danielle Wilson as head of management liability and Robert McTaggart as head of professional indemnity have joined the […]
Rezidor and Carlson Hotels Announce New Organizational Structure
Will Establish New Global Steering Committee to Provide Overall Strategic Direction at Rezidor and Carlson Hotels in Order to Foster Greater Collaboration and Maximize Value Across Both Businesses Both Companies […]
Intrepid Announces Delivery of New B777-300ER on Lease to Philippine Airlines
12/12/2016 — STAMFORD, Conn. — (BUSINESS WIRE) Intrepid Aviation confirmed today the acquisition of a new B777-300ER aircraft from Boeing in Seattle and its delivery on long-term lease to Manila-based […]
Virgin Cruises Sets Sail under New Moniker “Virgin Voyages”
Sir Richard Branson’s Cruise Line Reveals New Name & Icon, A Signed Ship Building Contract and A World First Clean Energy Partnership 18/10/2016 — MIAMI — (BUSINESS WIRE) Virgin Group […]
Tokyo Moves into the Top 3 in the GPCI 2016 City Rankings;London and New York Retain Top Two Slots, Paris Drops to Fourth Place
The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Report Unveiling the World’s Most Attractive Cities 18/10/2016 — TOKYO — (BUSINESS WIRE) The Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies, a research institute established by […]
Tohoku Festival Parade to Showcase Six Local Festivals,Helping to Support Recovery of the Earthquake-Hit Region
Featuring displays of culture from Tohoku and Tokyo, will be the first major event held in the Toranomon area, the new cultural and commercial heart of Tokyo 13/10/2016 — TOKYO […]
Hilton Worldwide Announces Intention to Spin off Real Estate and Timeshare Businesses
Will result in three, fully activated, pure-play companies Intends to elect REIT status for the newly formed real estate company, making it one of the largest and most geographically diversified […]
Ise City Opens Ise Press Center
Ise City unveiled the Ise Press Center to serve both local and international journalists, expected to increase prior to and during the Ise-Shima Summit.
Ise Press Center consists of 2 offices to support the press cover Ise City’s attractions efficiently: the Tokyo Office, which will distribute press releases and respond to all primary enquiries or guide requests; and the Ise Office, which will open near the South Exit of JR Ise-shi Station to provide information and guide the press upon their arrival. Both offices have English-speaking staff, and the Ise Office will provide free Wi-fi within the faculty.
Hilton Worldwide Expands to 100 Countries and Territories, Capping Record Year of Growth
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) has expanded its footprint to 100 countries and territories around the world by raising the Hilton flag at the Hilton N’Djamena in Chad.