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HÔTEL BALZAC OPENS ATOP THE CHAMPS-ELYSÉES Olivier Bertrand opens a 5th distinctive hotel in Paris. PARIS, FRANCE (July 24, 2024) – Olivier Bertrand announces the opening of his fifth hotel property (and his third new hotel in three years). Hôtel Balzac (www.hotelbalzac.paris), just off the top of the Champs-Élysées in Paris’ 8th Arr. reopened its doors June 1, 2024 after a total reinvention of its interiors by the renowned French architecture firm, Festen. Hôtel Balzac is housed in a turn of the century building that sits on the site of the former home of the 19th century French novelist, Honoré de Balzac.  Charlotte...

IT’S OUR PARTY AND WE FLY HOW WE WANT TO!     VIRGIN ATLANTIC CELEBRATES RUBY ANNIVERSARY   Virgin Atlantic’s first flight flew from London Gatwick to Newark, New Jersey in June 1984 Anniversary marks four decades of industry firsts, including first ever seat back TVs and invention of Premium economy cabin Airline will return to Canada for the first time in more than a decade, with daily flights between London Heathrow and Toronto New services between Manchester and Las Vegas underpin airline’s commitment to North America   Born to be different   Forty years ago, a £99 ticket from...

  RUBY, RUBY, RUBY!  VIRGIN ATLANTIC CELEBRATES RUBY ANNIVERSARY IN STYLE WITH CUSTOMERS FLYING IN JUNE    22nd June 2024 is Virgin Atlantic’s Ruby anniversary, marking 40 years of the airline shaking up the travel industry  To celebrate its 40th birthday in style, Virgin Atlantic is introducing tasty treats and exciting surprises throughout June    The airline has always prided itself on providing customers with choice and a unique, personalised offering  A special 40th birthday logo will be debuted, inspired by Virgin Atlantic’s heritage and its first ever aircraft  Forty years ago on 22nd June 1984, Virgin Atlantic carried its first...

VISIT FLORIDA Awarded Funding for a Groundbreaking Regional Tourism Initiative from Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc.   TALLAHASSEE, FL - Today, VISIT FLORIDA announces that it has been awarded a three-year grant of $10.5 million from Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. to create an innovative regional marketing campaign focused on promoting the region’s outdoor and adventure experiences to drive tourism growth and economic development across Northwest Florida. This is the first Triumph awarded project that benefits all eight counties that were impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.  The project, developed in close collaboration with the Northwest Florida Tourism Council and supported...

Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa Reopens Debuting New Executive Chef, Refreshed Culinary Offerings, and Master Wine Dinner Series      Historic family-owned R Collection Hotel announces latest culinary updates as top luxury offering in Lake Como, Italy   COMO LAKE, ITALY (APRIL 2024) –  Five-star luxury hotel The Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, a member of R Collection Hotels, reopens this month for the spring-summer season unveiling exciting new updates to the property. Situated on the shores of Menaggio in the heart of Lake Como, this completely renovated masterpiece holds the charm of the 19th century while blending...