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| Sandals gets 25-YEAR OLD CEO |
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'Butch' Stewart names son to top spot
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| Gordon 'Butch' Stewart | | Resort mogul Gordon 'Butch' Stewart has named his 25 year-old son, Adam Stewart, as chief executive officer of his Sandals Resorts International. Stewart, chairman of the diverse corporation, said his youngest adult son would be responsible for all areas of Sandals' operations effective immediately."In his new position, Adam will work very closely with the managing director, Mr Merrick Fray," said Stewart in a brief statement, "I look forward to a new era of growth and development for Sandals and Beaches Resorts and ask for your full support for Adam in his new position."
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| Air Canada third quarter revenue up |
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But profits down from last year
Air Canada parent ACE Aviation made a net profit including special items of $103m in the quarter ending 30 September compared with $271m last year. This year's result included a charge of $102m in connection with Air Canada's obligations for the redemption of Aeroplan loyalty miles issued before 2002, a $52m gain on the sale of 1.25m shares in US Airways and foreign exchange losses of $3m.
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| Clearwater a "natural" |
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Popular city beach regularly cited as best on Gulf Coast
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| Clearwater Beach | | Clearwater, Florida is stressing its inherent natural gifts and beauty in a campaign to promote tourism this year. The theme of the campaign is "Natural Clearwater" and is particularly aimed at seniors and families with children."It may come as a surprise that so many nature-based tourism opportunities exist in such a popular urban resort area, but Clearwater is an ideal destination for travelers seeking to experience the natural environment," said Beth Coleman, president and CEO, Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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| Hilton Hotels 'Be Hospitable' philosophy becomes kid's book |
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Founder's philosophy lives on
Children's book author and illustrator, Todd Parr, has teamed with Hilton Hotels to turn Conrad Hilton's "Be Hospitable" philosophy into an illustrated book for youngsters. "Conrad Hilton's philosophy is the inspiration for the company's overarching message of kindness and generosity," said Mary Beth Parks, Hilton's vice president of marketing. "With Parr's wonderfully whimsical illustrations, we are able to communicate our values to kids with the hope that they will be inspired to be as hospitable at home, in school and with their family and friends as they are when reading this book." Hilton is donating 10,000 copies of Parr's "Be Hospitable" children's book to the Books for Kids Foundation and Reach Out and Read, two non-profit organizations.
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| Trafalgar goes to Ireland |
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Canadian agents on a fam to the Emerald Isle
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| Irish Fam Group | | 27 Maritime Travel agents from Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Atlantic Canada joined Trafalgar Tours Business Development Manager for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Sandra Gardiner, on a whirlwind tour of the Emerald Isle. The tour began in Dublin on November 04 and ended November 11. The group travelled on to Galway on the west coast where they visited Galway Castle before crossing County Clare to Limerick. In Limerick the agents enjoyed a medieval dinner at Bunratty Castle before continuing on to the village of Adare which is one of Ireland's most beautiful villages en-route to the lakes of Killarney to Kenmare.
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| SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORT, GRENADA WINNER AT TRAVEL MARKET |
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Resort wins both Crystal Palm and Gold Distinction Awards
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| Amanda Wills, Sir Royston Hopkins and Peter Odle | | In recognition of its reputation for excellence, the luxurious 64-room Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada was bestowed two prestigious honours during World Travel Market in London. The Caribbean Hotel Association's (CHA) Crystal Palm Award for Outstanding Caribbean Small Hotel and Virgin Holidays' Gold distinction for the Number One Hotel in the company's Platinum Collection of exclusive top hotels and resorts around the world.
"It is with tremendous pleasure that I accept these honours that have been bestowed upon Spice Island Beach Resort for its impeccable service, elegant accommodations, and overall first-rate vacation experience," said Sir Royston O. Hopkin, chairman and managing director.
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