Posts Tagged ‘Africa’

Hit the Jackpot with Future Vacations & Win an Air-Inclusive Trip for 8 to Las Vegas

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

With unemployment up, the Stock Market down, and Old Man Winter settling in for a long stay, odds are there’s never been a better time to escape to sunny Las Vegas with friends. Future Vacations is making it easy with the launch of a new ‘Lucky 8’ Las Vegas sweepstakes, offering one lucky winner the [...]

Wellness International Network’s Top-Quality Products Listed in the Pharmacists’ Z-Index

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Ralph Oats and Wellness International Network, Ltd. an undisputed nutritional leader known for its anti-aging supplement WIN CoQ10(TM) and highly concentrated omega-3 supplement, WINOmeg3complex(TM), are excited to announce that the Netherlands’ Z-Index lists Wellness International Network’s high-quality products. The Z-Index collects, verifies, enriches, links, manages and distributes data from all products associated with the Dutch [...]

New Travelex Insurance Products Exceed Expectations: Feedback from Travel Agents Shows Rapid Approval and Positive Outlook

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Travelex Insurance Services recently released major additions to their retail travel insurance portfolio with three new industry-leading products - Travel Basic, Travel Select and Travel Max. The initial response from agents has been overwhelmingly positive, confirming the potential for these broader, innovative plans in the marketplace.
“I truly am delighted with the new products. With such [...]

OMA Will Develop Commercial Areas At the Mexico City International Airport’s Terminal 2

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, announces the acquisition of 90% of the shares of Consorcio Grupo Hotelero T2, S.A. de C.V. (the Consortium) in order to develop and operate an NH-branded hotel and commercial areas inside the new Terminal 2 of the Mexico City International Airport. [...]

David DeFossey Named Director, Sales Development - National Accounts for South African Airways North American Market

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

South African Airways (SAA), South Africa’s flagship airline and the continent’s most awarded carrier, has announced that David DeFossey has been named as director, sales development - national accounts - North America. DeFossey will be based at the airline’s North American Headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and will report to Todd Neuman, vice president of [...]

Cedar Fair Announces Capital Expenditures for 2009 Season; Program Highlighted by $22 Million Diamondback Coaster

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company a publicly traded leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and vacation resorts, has announced plans for $62 million in new attractions, roller coasters and family rides in 2009.
The highlight of the 2009 capital program will be Diamondback, a $22 million roller coaster that will rise above the landscape at [...]

Sudeep Ghai Joins ICF International Subsidiary, SH&E, as Vice President

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

ICF International announced today that Sudeep Ghai has joined the firm as vice president with SH&E, an ICF International Company, in its London office. Mr. Ghai comes to the firm with more than 12 years senior level strategic and operational experience in the airline industry, with a track record of success in new business start [...]

Rezidor Announces the Radisson Hotel Maputo, Mozambique

Friday, November 14th, 2008

The Rezidor Hotel Group (STO:REZT) announces the Radisson Hotel Maputo in Mozambique – the 150 room-property is scheduled to open its doors in Q2 2010. “With this signing we add a new country to our portfolio and are now present in 54 nations”, said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor. “The Radisson Hotel Maputo [...]

Rezidor Announces the Park Inn Almaty Airport

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Regulatory The Rezidor Hotel Group (STO:REZT) announces its first Park Inn in Kazakhstan at Almaty Airport: The 133- room hotel is located adjacent to the International Airport Terminal and will open its doors in December 2008. Almaty’s airport serves many international airlines, and has an advantageous geographical location on the route from East Asia to [...]

Expedia Announces Partnership With Helsinki-Based Finnair

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Expedia, Inc the world’s leading online travel company, announced today a new agreement with Finnair, one of the world’s oldest operating airlines, and a growing industry player in air travel between Europe and Asia. This new agreement provides Finnair the ability to reach consumers on Expedia®-branded sites in Europe, as well as benefit from Expedia’s [...]

Radisson SAS Hotels sold on Smartcool’s environmental and business benefits

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Smartcool Systems Inc., whose Energy Saving Module (ESM)(TM) makes refrigeration and air conditioning systems more energy and cost-efficient, has received an order from the seven-storey, 246-guestroom Radisson SAS Hotel located in Media City, Dubai.
Before making its purchase decision, the Radisson SAS Hotel completed comprehensive testing of Smartcool’s technology in June and July 2008. The testing [...]

Starwood Completes Sale of Iconic Turnberry Resort in Scotland to Leisurecorp

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced today that the sale of the iconic 219-room Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire, Scotland, to Leisurecorp, the Dubai World company, for £55 million (approximately USD$100 million), has been completed. Starwood has entered a 50-year management agreement to manage the hotel and after an extensive £30 million (approximately USD$49 million) restoration, [...]