One of the world’s most magnificent hotels, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands played host to Sir Richard Branson for a meetup of his Carbon War Room.
200 meters above ground at the Sands SkyPark. The media was invited to a press conference with Branson and other executives this week.
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European Parliament Open House This Weekend
This Saturday the Festival of Europe begins in Brussels and Luxembourg and to commemorate the fest the European Parliament and other EU institutions will be open to the public. For those interested in witnessing how the Parliament works, this is a unique opportunity for a hands-on experience.
The Netherlands Has a King, Willem-Alexander #oranjeboven
Thousands of people gathered today in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam to welcome the country’s new king, Willem-Alexander.
Accor Axes Hennequin – Stocks Reactive
French hotel conglomerate Accor has had bad economic news for some time now, and 2013 first quarter results are blamed for the Europe hotel giant having fired CEO Denis Hennequin. According to news from Accor, the board voted to terminate Hennequin effective yesterday.
The European Travel Commission Elects Manuel Butler
The European Travel Commission has just named Mr Manuel Butler, Director General of Tourspain (Spain), as President of the ETC.
Frommer’s Back in the Travel Game
Arthur Frommer has decided at age 83 that his world famous travel books should not be slated for obsolescence. The travel publishing legend will re-acquire the brand sold by Wiley & Sons to Google last year. The Frommer’s Guides appear to be alive and well in their founder’s hands again.
Eurovision 2013: Cyprus Must Win!
Cyprus must win because when you close your eyes, if you don’t get goose bumps, you don’t have a soul. Cyprus must win.
Zanzibar Collection Engages India Luxury Market
In a move to tap travelers from India, The Zanzibar Collection has appointed Renuka Natu as their Representative in India. News from the Travel Biz Monitor tells of Natu’s product and destinations expertise via the Kuoni and the Swiss Tourism Board. India execs may need take a look at a luxury Island getaway not so often mentioned, or EU execs for that matter. Look.
Air France-KLM Changes Leadership
Air France-KLM is to have new leadership according to news from the company. Current CEO Jean-Cyril Spinetta, along with Vice Chairman Leo van Wijk step down as of July 1st of this year. , we had a twofold objective,” the pair declared in a joint statement.
Harvest Time at Entre Cielos with the Andes Out Your Window
I was just speaking via Facebook IM with Cécile Adam, one of the owners of Mendoza, Argentina luxury resort Entre Cielos, which we covered in this article last year. News today from there speaks of what Cécile says may be a record grape harvest for their wine operations, and the hotel being picked a favorite by Travel & Leisure recently.
Toronto Fashion Week Puts On the Ritz-Carlton
Coming March 18-22, Ontario and Toronto will host the World MasterCard Fashion Week Toronto at the fabulous Ritz Carlton.
English Tourism Week Arrives in Time for Spring
Coming the 16th – 24th March, English Tourism Week arrives in the UK offering hundreds of tourism businesses the opportunity to network and get their messages out and in line with the Queen’s Jubilee and the tide of the past London Olympics.
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