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 …
Marriott International has named John C. Tolbert as general manager of Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa located in the Wailea Resort destination on Maui and the 555-room Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa situated along the luxury Kohala Coast on Hawaii Island. He was most recently the principal and managing director of Revelation Consultancy, …
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International recognized the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau with two Silver Adrian Awards for compelling advertising, public relations and marketing campaigns in the 57th annual Adrian Awards Competition, the largest travel marketing competition globally. The ICVB was recognized for its work on a digital marketing campaign for bridal events …
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced the appointment of Anthony Ingham as Vice President, North America Brand Management, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. With more than 13 years of luxury lifestyle brand management experience, Ingham spent the past three years overseeing the strategic and creative direction, …
National Geographic Traveler presents New Orleans as one of the 21 must-see destinations in the world for 2014 in their December 2013/January 2014 issue. Ranked among destinations such as Alentejo, Portugal; Sochi, Russia; and the West African island nation of Cabo Verde, New Orleans is one of only two cities in the United States to …
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has chosen The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (CACVB) social media campaign for an Adrian Gold Award. The award will be officially presented to the CACVB in February 2014, at the annual Adrian Awards Gala in New York City. “Out of 1,200 entries submitted this year, …
Alaska is always exciting but there is no question that spring in Southeast Alaska is a unique time of year and a highly anticipated season because the region is reawakening after a long slumber through the long cold dark days of winter. Alaska Sea Adventures, a small luxury cruise operator located in Southeast Alaska, celebrates …