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  • EoN Resorts to bring Atmosphere to Maldives

    New Indian Ocean resort brand Atmosphere, promoted by the renowned Maldivian resort developer EoN Resorts, will launch the 1st of its properties within the Maldives this year.

    The Atmosphere brand will offer a completely unique and native experience immersing travellers within the natural and cultural environment of the Indian Ocean.

    Whether within the Maldives, Sri Lanka, India or the Seychelles, Atmosphere will showcase the wealthy culture of the region and heat of the folk.

    Atmospheres’ strapline, Art of Balance, highlights the brand’s emphasis on offering the superbly balanced trip of a life-time incorporating tranquillity, fun and usefulness for money.

    “We feel there’s a gap out there for an area resort brand during this region offering all it’s wonderful from the Indian Ocean. Atmosphere is the solution to this gap and we’re excited to announce the launch to the united kingdom market, said Salil Panigrahi, EoN Resorts’ chief operating officer.

    “There are numerous new resorts planned under the ambience brand and we’re delighted to announce that our first property opens later this year”, he continues.

    Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives would be the first resort to open under the ambience brand.

    Located within the spectacular and sparsely populated Lhaviyani Atoll, the five star property is because of open in November 2013.

    EoN Resorts have been the motive force behind the various most successful resorts within the Maldives including Island Hideaway, Constance Halaveli, Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Jumeirah Vittaveli and Viceroy Maldives.

  • News: Maaß appointed chief operating officer at Messe Berlin

    Messe Berlin has announced the appointment of Ingrid Maaß as its new chief operating officer following its latest regular supervisory board meeting.

    The move follows a choice by the supervisory board, in December 2012, to nominate Christian Göke to succeed the present chief executive, Raimund Hosch, who’s as a result of retire on the end of June.

    Maaß studied business management, and, following posts with KPMG Consulting, IKB Private Equity and The economic Investment Council, was a board member of CNC Communications & Network Consulting AG in Munich.

    Hans-Joachim Kamp, chairman Messe Berlin supervisory board, welcomed the verdict: “Ingrid Maaß possesses outstanding financial and business management expertise.

    “I am delighted that we have got secured the services of somebody who, along with Christian Göke, will continue to construct at the successes of Messe Berlin.”

    Maaß will take in her post on August 1st.

    Maaß added: “I look ahead to the various different challenges and operational responsibilities that managing this leading international company for trade fairs and congresses will bring along.

    “Together with Christian Göke i’ll continue to expand this venue for trade fairs and congresses in its role as one of the crucial economic mainstays of the metropolitan region of Berlin/Brandenburg.”

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  • News: Turkish Airlines places its biggest order ever with Airbus

    Turkish Airlines, the biggest airline in Turkey, has signed a freelance for as much as 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, 4 A320neo, 53 A321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft). This order is the biggest ever placed by a Turkish carrier. The engine selection should be made at a later date.

    “We are placing our biggest ever order with Airbus,” said Faruk Cizmecioglu, Chief Marketing Officer. “At Turkish Airlines our customers expect the only. The A320 Family with its economic benefits combined with superior cabin comfort will greatly contribute to fulfill our ambitious growth plans.”

    “We are delighted with this new order from Turkish Airlines, which takes us above 2,000 NEO orders in a little bit over two years after launch” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “This order confirms that the NEO is the cheapest and profitable solution for airlines with ambitious growth plans. The 15 per cent fuel saving and the widest cabin in its class give Turkish Airlines a huge competitive advantage.”

    Turkish Airlines already operates 75 A320 Family aircraft. The hot order may also help Turkish Airlines expand their short to medium-haul routes from their Istanbul hub, while the aircraft’s commonality with their existing Airbus fleet will generate additional cost-savings.

    Incorporating new engines and enormous Sharklet wing tip devices, the A320neo Family will deliver fuel savings of 15 percent. Similarly, the A320neo Family will provide a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise. The A320neo will enter into service from late 2015, followed by the A319neo and A321neo in 2016.

    More than 9,150 A320 Family aircraft were ordered and greater than 5,450 dropped at greater than 385 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position because the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it a simple fit into existing fleets while offering as much as 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.

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  • Travelodge rolls out apprenticeship programme

    Hotel chain Travelodge has announced 51 new positions on its junior management apprenticeship programme (JuMP). The 1st phase of recruitment will begin at the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week and supports Travelodge’s growth strategy, that will see it open 14 hotels (1,742 rooms) this year at an investment of £141.5m. 

    JuMP – the UK’s first budget hotel management apprenticeship programme was launched in 2011 and this year the 1st 16 a degree students and college leavers might be graduating from the programme.

    The programme has taken on 65 apprentices since launching two years ago, meaning this year’s intake is a record amount for the hotel group. So popular is the JuMP scheme that Travelodge received over 4,000 applications for 45 apprenticeship placements in 2012 – which equates to 100 school leavers fighting for one prized position. This year the corporate expects greater than 6,000 applications.

    Jon Hendry Pickup, Chief Operating Officer at Travelodge said: “National Apprenticeship Week is a superb channel to focus on how an apprenticeship programme can open up a wealth of career opportunities.

    “Our nationwide JuMP programme was developed to support our growth strategy and is absolutely helping us create future business leaders. The programme offers school leavers a proven alternative to school because it provides a genuine job and coaching in all areas of the business, whilst permitting them to gain valuable, nationally-recognised qualifications and earn a salary.

    “We expect demand for our apprenticeship positions to be at an all time high this year, as there’s a huge pool of talent accessible in search of a chance to begin a career. i might urge more businesses to take a position in an apprenticeship programme, because it is a brilliant platform to upskill young Britons and create a generation of future leaders.”

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  • News: Air Lease Corporation places $3.2bn Boeing order

    Boeing and Air Lease Corporation have announced an order today for ten 777-300ERs (extended range) airplanes.

    The order, worth $3.2 billion at current list prices, adds to the growing portfolio of long-haul airplanes for the l. a.-based leasing company.

    “This order for 777-300ERs might actually help us meet the growing airline demand for long-haul passenger airplanes,” said John Plueger, president and chief operating officer of Air Lease Corporation.

    “These 777-300ERs will enable our customers to grow and modernise their fleets.

    “The 777 offers our clients probably the most economical, fuel-efficient and flexible airplane within the 300-400 seat range, suitable for a whole lot of profitable missions.”

    ALC has ordered 185 airplanes from Boeing including 78 Next-Generation 737s, 80 737 MAXs, 12 787 Dreamliners and 15 777-300ERs.

    The leasing company also has reconfirmation rights on 20 additional 737 MAX airplanes.

    “Air Lease Corporation has established itself as a pacesetter within the leasing industry by assembling a various fleet of recent, economical and fuel efficient airplanes,” said John Wojick, senior vp of world sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

    “With the 777-300ER order, ALC continues to illustrate confidence within the airplane and the price it provides to its customers.”

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