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News: car2go and The Parking Spot: Airport parking made easy

August 3, 2015 • admin
On April 11, 2013, car2go North America, LLC, a completely owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, will debut a partnership in its corporate headquarters city of Austin, Texas, with The Parking Spot, the leading near-airport parking company inside the Country. This new partnership will allow car2go members to park their car2go edition smart fortwo vehicles on the Parking Spot, located adjacent to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. “As the 1st car2go city in North America, Austin is on the forefront of innovative solutions that address urban mobility issues similar to airport transportation and parking,” said Paul DeLong , Chief Marketing Officer of car2go North America. “car2go is committed to providing the handiest and versatile mobility services to our members, and we’re thrilled to partner with The Parking Spot to supply an...
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Fred Smits appointed general manager of Westin Dublin

August 1, 2015 • admin
Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Fred Smits as General Manager of The Westin Dublin.  Fred joins The Westin Dublin from the Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel & Conference Center where he was Executive Assistant Manager. Born inside the Netherlands, Fred began his career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts on the Westin Rotterdam in 2001 as Executive Chef, working his way as much as become Director of Food & Beverage in 2005, a job he held until February 2007. In 2007, Smits was promoted to Executive Assistant Manager of the 406-room Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel where he oversaw all daily operations and held responsibility for the 30-room Conference Center and 4 food and beverage outlets.  During his time on the Sheraton Amsterdam, Fred also played a key role within...
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News: World Travel Awards unveils glittering line up for Europe Gala Ceremony

August 1, 2015 • admin
World Travel Awards has unveiled its Europe Nominees for 2013 as voting opens for the Gala Ceremony. The event, that allows you to happen at Cornelia Diamond Resort in Turkey, is ready to become the most well liked ticket at the agenda during this busy tourism region. World Travel Awards is celebrating a landmark 20th year in 2013, with the development sometimes called the ‘Oscars of the travel industry’. More than 1,300 travel, tourism and hospitality companies will compete for the distinguished through the ceremony. Online voting has now opened and the organisers of the awards are encouraging both trade and consumers to submit their votes. World Travel Awards Grand Tour will include regional legs inside the Maldives, Dubai (UAE), Antalya (Turkey), Kenya, Peru, Antigua and Singapore all year long....
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News: SAS opens the door to america West Coast

July 30, 2015 • admin
North America is a vital and growing marketplace for SAS, which already flies to Big apple, Chicago and Washington. Scandinavia is a market that has no direct flights to the usa West Coast and there has therefore been demand from several Nordic and international companies for a smooth connection to this component of the realm. SAS is now fulfilling that wish. “SAS was flying to the united states for over 60 years and we’ve got an excellent understanding of what customers need after they fly long-haul. We’re pleased to provide an immediate service from Copenhagen and a travel experience where customers can enjoy all of our services that are designed to make the adventure easier and less complicated,” says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SAS. “San Francisco is a...
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News: Best Western Premier celebrates grand opening in Haiti

July 28, 2015 • admin
The opening of the most effective WESTERN PREMIER Petion-Ville marks the primary U.S. branded full-service hotel to open in Haiti and marks a vital milestone within the revitalization of the rustic. The 106 room full-service hotel is found within the business corridor north of Port-au-Prince and can provided lodging and meeting space for financial and government institutions, humanitarian organisations, non-government organizations and business and leisure travelers visiting the rustic. “The opening of one of the best WESTERN PREMIER Petion-Ville, provides critically needed hotel rooms, creates jobs and revenue for the local economy and is a mirrored image of the ongoing progress being made towards the recovery of Haiti,” said Mark Williams , vp of North American Development for Best Western International at Thursday’s official grand opening celebration. “This hotel is...
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