Theme: Peace Building Country: Indonesia TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Twenty-Four Indonesian who are engaged in Islamic Association and university students are scheduled to visit Japan from January 21st to 28th, 2020 as part of the Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs, “JENESYS 2019” promoted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA). They will visit Tokyo and Hiroshima to experience …
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“HafH” – Japanese Service Officially Co-operates With Two Malaysian Brands
NAGASAKI, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KabuK Style Co., Ltd. (Japan) announces cooperation with two Malaysia-based brands, the travel company Apple Vacation group and Le Apple Boutique Hotel, to create co-working and co-living space since Jan 1st, 2020. These companies hope to boost these local activities and bring benefits inside and outside these countries. Co-operation’s purpose Recently, HafH which …
‘Navigating Through Turbulence’ – Avolon Publishes 2020 Outlook Paper
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, issued its 2020 outlook paper titled ‘Navigating Through Turbulence’. The paper, written by Avolon’s Jim Morrison and Steve Mason, reviews key aviation industry trends in 2019 and offers fearless forecasts for 2020. The full paper is available at: https://www.avolon.aero/newsroom-and-thoughts 2020 ‘Fearless Forecasts’ The 737 is Here to Stay: …
Hyatt Regency Manchester and Hyatt House Manchester Officially Open
The opening marks the first two Hyatt-branded hotels in the city, and the debut of the Hyatt House brand in the United Kingdom CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of the 212-room Hyatt Regency Manchester and 116-room Hyatt House Manchester in the city’s landmark building “The Lume.” The openings represent a …
Global Online Accommodation Booking Market 2019 – Expedia, Booking.com and Trip.com – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Online Accommodation Booking Market 2019” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global online accommodation booking growth driven by top 3 OTAs Top 3 OTAs worldwide The online channel for travel accommodation bookings is growing at a rate of over +10% on a global average, reveals the new report. This growth is …
H.I.G. Capital Invests in Luxury Complex Near Venice
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Acquisition–H.I.G. Capital, LLC (“H.I.G.”), a leading global private equity investment firm with over $35 billion of equity capital under management, announced today that one of its affiliates has recently completed an investment in Portopiccolo, a state of the art, self-contained luxury complex near Venice which includes 203 high-end residential apartments, a five-star hotel with …
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. Announces Tax Treatment of 2019 Dividends
TYSONS, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$PK #dividends–Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (the “Company”) today announced the tax reporting information for its 2019 cash distributions on its Common Stock. The distributions, totaling $1.90 per share, were paid as follows: $0.45 on April 15, 2019; $0.45 on July 15, 2019; $0.45 on October 15, 2019; and $0.55 on …
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. Appoints Thomas C. Morey as Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer
TYSONS, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$PK #pk–Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PK) (“Park”) today announced the appointment of Thomas C. Morey as Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Morey will replace Matthew A. Sparks who is no longer employed by Park. Mr. Morey most recently has served as Park’s Executive Vice President & General Counsel. …
Hyatt Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release fourth quarter 2019 financial results on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, after market close, followed by a conference call on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. CT. Participants may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call, which …
JetBlue Announces Plans for New Service to Guatemala City, New Domestic Routes and Schedule Refinements
New Service to Central American City Advances JetBlue’s Leadership Position in Latin America & the Caribbean Airline Adds Flights to Bozeman, Mont., and Nashville, Tenn., While Optimizing Caribbean and West Coast Schedules NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced a series of schedule and route changes as the airline kicks off 2020 and prepares to …
Algoma Central Corporation Announces 9% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
ST. CATHARINES, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Algoma Central Corporation (“Algoma” or “the Company”) (TSX: ALC), a leading provider of marine transportation services, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized payment of a quarterly dividend to shareholders of $0.12 per common share. This $0.12 common share dividend represents a 9% increase from the $0.11 per share dividend …
Hilton Unveils ‘Tempo by Hilton’ – An Elevated and Approachable Lifestyle Brand Offering Thoughtful Design, Efficient Service and Exciting Partnerships
Tempo by Hilton launches with 30 hotels under development and 30 more pending deals MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today launches Tempo by Hilton, an approachable lifestyle brand curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers” who seek a hotel experience that reflects their ambition. By combining thoughtful design and diverse lifestyle partnerships, Tempo …
Hyatt Place Waco-South Celebrates Official Opening
96-room Hyatt Place hotel opens as the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Waco, Tex. CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced that Hyatt Place Waco-South is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and a heated indoor pool. Hyatt Place …
Marriott Albuquerque Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Centrally-Located Albuquerque Hotel Introduces Fully Transformed Guest Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Public Spaces and Restaurant ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Columbia Sussex, one of the largest Marriott franchisees in the country, is in the midst of an aggressive renovation program to at least 10 of its Marriott owned and operated properties. Today, it announces the completion of a multi-million …
Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection Launches Online Mercantile
Award-winning Luxury Ranch Features Local, Handmade Luxury Items and Unique Gifts in New Online Shopping Experience SARATOGA, Wyo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BrushCreekRanch–The Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, which includes The Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, named the No. 2 Hotel in the World and No. 1 Resort in the U.S. in the 2019 Travel + Leisure …
Corporación América Airports S.A. Reports a 2.1% YoY Increase in Total Passenger Traffic in December 2019
Passenger traffic up 3.0% in Argentina, 8.8% in Italy and 6.1% in Armenia, partially offset by declines in Brazil and Uruguay LUXEMBOURG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”) the largest private sector airport operator in the world by number of airports, reported today preliminary year-over-year passenger traffic growth of 2.1% in …
Caesars Entertainment and VICI Properties Inc. Announce Sale of Harrah’s Reno to CAI Investments
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR) (“Caesars Entertainment” or “Caesars”) and VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:VICI) (“VICI Properties” or “VICI”) today announced they have signed an agreement to sell Harrah’s Reno Hotel and Casino (“Harrah’s Reno”) to an affiliate of CAI Investments (the “Buyer”) for $50 million. The proceeds of the transaction shall be split 75% …
Wesley Financial Group Founder Issues New Year’s Timeshare Sales Alert
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Timeshare companies tend to ramp up sales efforts at the beginning of the year. Chuck McDowell, CEO and Founder of leading timeshare cancellation company Wesley Financial Group (WFG), cautions consumers to be wary of offers that seem too good to be true. “Historically timeshare companies get very aggressive at the beginning of the …
Constant Aviation Repositioning Business to Meet Greatest Market Demands and Set Stage for New Growth
Business to be Refocused on Growth Segments Including AOG Mobile Teams, Aircraft Cycle Inspections, Refurbishment and Paint Former Flexjet COO, David Davies, appointed Constant Aviation CEO CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Constant Aviation, one of the country’s largest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul businesses (MROs), has identified high growth opportunity segments within its offering, and will be refocusing the business …
Hilton Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Earnings Release Date
MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) will report fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results prior to the stock market open on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Christopher J. Nassetta, Hilton’s president and chief executive officer, and Kevin Jacobs, Hilton’s executive vice president …