The B2B revolution of Bit 2014, scheduled to take place at Fieramilano, Rho from February 13-15, 2014, is already meeting with approval from operators in the sector. The first important applications to participate in the event have already arrived from some of the Italian regions: from the North of Italy, Emilia Romagna and the Veneto, …
While welcoming new members to Travel Exchange ’14, NTA also is opening the door to another group of first-time attendees in Los Angeles: travel agents. Agents will participate at the convention on February 19 and 20, the last two days of the event. NTA has created a roundtable networking session that allows travel agents to …
The Network of Entrepreneurs Selling Travel (NEST) recently finished its whirlwind two day business building boot camp in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The agenda was jam-packed with educational opportunities, peer-to-peer networking and preferred supplier meetings, with powerful workshops honing in on sales, marketing, technology and niche travel. Attendees heard from some of the brightest minds in …
With its new Internet speeds, reliability and connectivity now on par with hi-tech major metro properties, The Westin Snowmass is the perfect mountain meeting retreat in any season and is now offering special meeting incentives for bookings made for 2014 in winter, summer and fall 2014 seasons. The resort complex offers two resort hotels with …
Loews Hollywood Hotel has appointmented Brian D. Johnson as its General Manager. In his new role, Johnson oversees day-to-day operations of the Loews Hollywood Hotel, which is currently undergoing a $31 million renovation, set to complete in March 2014. The redesign involves a total overhaul of the hotel’s 632 rooms and 115 suites, in addition …
The Breakers, Henry Flagler’s homage to the Atlantic along the shores of Palm Beach, has long been a shining representation of how a five-star hotel operates. A true team effort of 2,000 Breakers’ associates, is impeccably helmed by Paul Leone, who has been president of the famed hotel for nearly 10 years. In recognition of his outstanding …
Alaska Airlines has a new quarterback onboard — Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson. As part of the exclusive multi-year partnership, Wilson will appear at events, take part in marketing activities for Alaska Airlines, and work with the carrier to support youth and education programs. Among them is the Russell Wilson Passing Academy, which provides inner-city and …
New Yorkers who want to get a little online shopping done while riding the subway can thank Visit Phoenix for making their lives a little easier. Visit Phoenix is sponsoring free WiFi in the New York City subway system during the month of December, giving subterranean commuters in the Big Apple easy access to the …
The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa has announced the appointments of Maureen Holden as Director of Marketing and Mara Bonfeld as Director of National Accounts. Together they bring nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality realm, with success in sales, meeting operations, marketing, advertising, public relations, promotions and special events. “We are pleased …
Orlando continues to reinvent itself with enticing additions opening in 2014. New offerings found inside its world-famous theme parks and throughout the destination give families even more reason to visit Orlando in the new year. From hopping aboard the Hogwarts Express at Universal Orlando Resort to catching a Broadway show at the new Dr. Phillips …