The Carlyle Group has closed its previously announced buyout of Golden Goose Deluxe Brand , an Italian luxury lifestyle company. The sellers included an investor base led by Ergon Capital Partners .
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By Ralf Denke
With digital services and contents becoming a key success factor for our industry as a whole, more hotels will have to make similar courageous decisions, even if they seem risky and costly at first, writes Ralf Denke of Deutsche Hospitality. But the good thing in the online industry is that everything is measurable – helping hoteliers make informed decisions.
Who shares Cyprus’ growing air travel market ?
Some 9.3 million travellers are expected to use the airports at Larnaca and Paphos this year, a 3.6% increase on 2016, which had in turn been a record-breaking year. Last year saw an 18% increase, translating to 1.37 million passengers using the airports, an 18% rise in comparison to 2015.
Planting, nurturing, growing tourism
THE relatively new regional director of the Department of Tourism, Camiguin-born Catalino Echaves Chan III, is no stranger to Cebu. Chan is the son of the late retired Judge Ceferino Chan and his wife Mercedes Echaves and is named after his uncle and grandfather, Catalino Jr. and Sr. He came to Cebu for his college studies at the University of San Carlos where he was a member of the university dance troupe, becoming its president in his senior year.
$500 Hong Kong-Vancouver direct flights on offer in March
Jordan Cheung remembers every place he went when he spent a summer visiting his sister in Vancouver – Stanley Park, the seawall, Lake Louisea . Years later, Cheung is just the traveller he hopes to convince to fly direct from Hong Kong to Vancouver on Hong Kong Airlines.
March 2, 2017 – Discriminatory’ housing policy raises ire in Rahat
AN UNEXPECTEDLY LARGE crowd of Rahat residents waits yesterday in Beersheba to apply to purchase housing plots.. An incident this week that illustrated the inability of the authorities to organize the marketing of housing plots in Rahat has heightened anger among Beduin residents there who have long felt they are the victims of discrimination by the state.
Businesses That Want to Ensure Success Can Now Have Top Rankings on the Search Engines
Here is some great news for those businesses that want to ensure their success in the ever changing business environment. Heept Marketing Sdn Bhd, an SEO company in Malaysia, says that they can help businesses reach the peak of success by providing excellent SEO services.
H. Lundbeck A/S- (HLUYY) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “H. Lundbeck A/S is an international pharmaceutical company engaged in the research and development, production, marketing and sale of pharmaceuticals across the world.
OLDI Names Mark Knebusch Vice-President, Product Management
“Mark’s expertise in product marketing and development will be focused on product life cycle management of OLDI’s portfolio of private-labeled products,” said Ron Monday. Mark’s most recent position was VP of Marketing for Softing Inc., OLDI’s sister business for industrial automation and network test equipment.
OLDI Names Mark Knebusch Vice-President, Product Management
“Mark’s expertise in product marketing and development will be focused on product life cycle management of OLDI’s portfolio of private-labeled products,” said Ron Monday. Mark’s most recent position was VP of Marketing for Softing Inc., OLDI’s sister business for industrial automation and network test equipment.
Wisycom Appoints Al-Futtaim Technologies as New Dubai DistributorBy…
Al-Futtaim Technologies provides complete business solutions for a variety of customers, including networking solutions, IP telephony, infrastructure, contact center solutions, business applications, ELV systems, professional audio visual and broadcasting solutions, and managed services. “We are proud to announce the distribution of Wisycom products here at Al-Futtaim Technologies,” says Hassan Ali, Al-Futtaim Technologies.
Wisycom Appoints Al-Futtaim Technologies as New Dubai DistributorBy…
Al-Futtaim Technologies provides complete business solutions for a variety of customers, including networking solutions, IP telephony, infrastructure, contact center solutions, business applications, ELV systems, professional audio visual and broadcasting solutions, and managed services. “We are proud to announce the distribution of Wisycom products here at Al-Futtaim Technologies,” says Hassan Ali, Al-Futtaim Technologies.
Sue Allen: No more Cadbury’s for me, just Whittaker’s
OPINION: I am declaring, here and now, that I will never buy Cadbury’s chocolate again after it announced last week that it was halting all production at its Dunedin factory. This stand might be a bit hollow, as I can’t actually recall the last time I willingly bought any Cadbury’s chocolate.
Somebody left their cucumber behind after this ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ screening
Look, you’ve probably figured out by now that the new Fifty Shades Darker film hasn’t received the most positive reactions from critics . But it seems some people rate it rather highly.
Marketing agency Media Managers Group relocates from Cambridge to Bury St Edmunds
The firm, which has been based in the City for the past 14 years, at the St John’s innovation Centre, says the move reflects a belief that the Suffolk town has potential to become a regional hub for marketing agencies. Alistair Wayne, managing director at MMG, said: “I believe the head office relocation to Bury St Edmunds will be extremely beneficial in working with some terrific brands based in the region and in providing shorter lines of communication for many of our clients.
Marketing Manager
Position Description: Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is currently seeking a Marketing manager to assist the Director in department operations, including advertising and promotional strategies for nine house imprints that encompass picture books as well as middle-grade and young adult novels. The manager will develop and execute robust trade and consumer advertising campaigns; manage promotional projects to support trade marketing, publicity; and school and library efforts; manage social media advertising for the department; and assist in the development and growth of junior staff.
Napier deco building echoed with 60s music
A century-old retail building for sale in the heart of Napier’s Art Deco District, was once home to renowned Gaiety Theatre and Top Hat music venues Bayleys Hawke’s Bay and Bayleys Auckland are jointly marketing the historic building, at 88-94 Dickens St, which will be auctioned on March 8. The property for sale is featured in Bayleys’ latest Total Property portfolio and comprises a 1430sq m two-storey building on 911sq m of land zoned Inner-City Commercial. Bayleys salespeople Paul Dixon and Carolyn Hanson describe the building as “a cultural treasure”, noting potential future uses may include retail, apartment and office space.
Budweiser’s Super Bowl ad celebrates immigrant tale of its co-founder
Moving away from the stories of love, puppies and horses from years past, Budweiser took a deeper approach to their 2017 Super Bowl commercial. Titled “Born The Hard Way,” the beer ad tells the story of a young immigrant , Adolphus Busch, on his journey from Hamburg, Germany to St. Louis, where he meets future Budweiser co-founder Eberhard Anheuser.
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GasBuddy, a leading technology company changing the way consumers find, purchase and save money on gasoline, will surprise and delight drivers with thousands of gallons of free gas in multiple U.S. cities throughout the year, as part of GasBuddy’s exclusive 2017 Tank Takeover Series. The series kicks off in Houston, Texas on Feb. 1, at a Corner Store location just in time to get the city’s football fans ‘pumped’ for The Big Game.
Marry a foreigner: One way to avoid Spring Festival dilemma
BEIJING: The annual argument over whose family to spend the Lunar New Year with has become a modern tradition for married couples in China. But it’s one that Qiu Feilan will be spared because her husband is a foreigner whose family does not celebrate the most important holiday for Chinese people around the world.
U.S. beef exports to Korea reach new heights; poised for further growth in 2017
Just a few years ago, the thought that Korea would be a $1 billion market for U.S. beef seemed unreachable. What a difference some good marketing makes.
Ontario Tourism’s new boss looks ahead with lessons learned
Lisa LaVecchia, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation’s chief marketing officer, is taking over leadership of the government agency as its president and CEO on Jan. 30. She brings a considerable amount of marketing experience to the role, joining OTMPC in 2013 after serving as director of retail marketing for Indigo. Prior to that, she was director of new media and marketing for the Office of the Premier in Ontario.
Ontario Tourism’s new boss looks ahead with lessons learned
Lisa LaVecchia, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation’s chief marketing officer, is taking over leadership of the government agency as its president and CEO on Jan. 30. She brings a considerable amount of marketing experience to the role, joining OTMPC in 2013 after serving as director of retail marketing for Indigo. Prior to that, she was director of new media and marketing for the Office of the Premier in Ontario.
Beer Yoga (Beer Yoga) and the Week’s Other Miracles
Editor’s note: We’re proud to bring NextDraft – the most righteous, most essential newsletter on the web – to WIRED.com. Every Friday you’ll get a roundup of the week’s most popular must-read stories from around the internet, courtesy of mastermind Dave Pell .
Press Digest- British Business – Jan 17
Jan 17 The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Myanmar Arbitration & Myanmar Mediation for Trade & Investment in Myanmar – SIAC & SIMC Presents
SIAC & SIMC Singapore will present on “Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Resolution” during Myanmar Investment Conference organized by MiTA on 24Feb2017 in Yangon MiTA Myanmar Expos & Conferences are very good platforms for initiating and expanding trade & investment in Myanmar; organizer: MiTA “Myanmar Market Partner” YANGON & WASHINGTON DC, MYANMAR & USA, January 15, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Arbitration in Myanmar , Mediation in Myanmar , Myanmar Arbitration Law , Arbitration in Singapore, Mediation in Singapore, SIAC & SIMC Singapore The Singapore International Mediation Centre & Singapore International Arbitration Centre will present on “Arbitration & Alternate Dispute Resolution” on 24 Feb 2017 at Tatmadaw Hall in Yangon during Myanmar Investment Conference organized by MiTA “Myanmar Market Partner”.
Paying proper tributes
Boring names such as North Columbus this, South Columbus that or Midtown this, have no pizzazz and offer little natural opportunity for exciting marketing. Generally, hyphenated brand names can be confusing; this is why when companies merge with a competitor, they often choose the most significant existing name or sometimes reformat the expanded organization into a new trade name for a fresh “new-marketing” program.
PC gets the country to #EatTogether
As Canadians prepare to come together for the country’s 150th anniversary, President’s Choice is taking a new approach and showing how a shared meal is a perfect opportunity to reconnect with each other. In a video launching the “#EatTogether” concept, a woman comes home to her apartment building, silently lamenting how everyone else seems to be buried in their devices.
Recruitment firm Robert Walters’ FY gross profit rises 9 pct
Jan 10 Robert Walters reported a 9 percent rise in full-year gross profit on a constant currency basis and said pretax profit for the year would be slightly ahead of market expectations. The company, which places people in finance, engineering, legal and marketing jobs, reported higher quarterly gross profit, driven by growth in all its regions and said UK gross profit rose 16 percent to 23.1 million pounds in the three months ended Dec. 31. Robert Walters, which makes nearly two-thirds of its gross profit outside the UK, said in a trading statement on Tuesday that it had entered two new countries with the opening of offices in Canada and Portugal.
Community Applauds Move To Bring Steuben Glass Back To Corning Inc.
Steuben Glass was founded in 1903, and acquired by Corning Inc. in 1918. After years of dismal sales, Corning Inc. sold the company.
Now Light Up Your Selfies with the New Vivo Y55L – Vivo’s New Offering in the Budget Segment
GURGAON, India – Dec. 29, 2016 – PRLog — Vivo, a premium global smartphone brand, today announced Mr.Kent Cheng as the new CEO for its India Operations. Mr. Cheng joined Vivo early this year and has been instrumental in the brand’s overall journey and has been contributing to making it a world class enterprise.
Dicalcium Phosphate Market Consumption Analysis, Guidelines Overview…
Dicalcium Phosphate Market research report is a professional and in-depth study on the current state of the Dicalcium Phosphate Industry. The Report provides a basic overview of the Dicalcium Phosphate Market including definitions, classifications, applications and chain structure.
Shvabe supplies night hunting sights to USA
A company of Shvabe Holding has shipped the first batch of Trifecta Gen1+ night sights to the USA, Rostec informed. A total of 25 night vision devices were shipped.
Former Union Flag protestor credited with aiding Trump election victory
Jim Dowson addressing loyalist flag protesters at a demonstration against the decision to restrict the flying of the Union Flag at Belfast City Hall A loyalist convicted over his role in the Belfast flag protests has been credited with helping Donald Trump win the US presidential election. According to the New York Times, Jim Dowson – a regular speaker at rallies protesting against the decision to restrict the flying of the Union Flag at Belfast City Hall in 2012 – bombarded millions of Americans with “fake news” demonising Trump’s rival Hillary Clinton.
Airtel Launches the First Ever InstaVoice Celeb Service in Madagascar on Kirusa platform
Farao, FlaviOne and Barhone amongst the top celebs on InstaVoice platform; Malagasies can now regularly access updates on their favorite celebrities We are delighted to deliver an outstanding first-of-its-kind service to Airtel subscribers in the country. The effort echoes our spirit of innovation, and I am sure that users will find equal delight in connecting with their favorite celebrities.
LeEco plans to target high-value added customers
Chinese internet major LeEco said on Tuesday that its TV business will open content and platform resources to more third-party partners, with an expectation that its revenue from non-hardware will reach over 20 billion yuan in the next three years. LeEco announced the 2017 to 2019 strategy for its large-screen TV business, emphasizing it will continue to target high-value users, stick to its “open eco” concept and use the US market as the base of global operations.
Executive Turntable: Departure at Sony Music Nashville, New President at WEA Corp. and more
Dominique Kulling is the new Managing Director of BMG’s operations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Kulling will lead a team of 33 based in Berlin.