LONDON, December 16, 2014 – The European Tour and Hilton Worldwide today announced that the world’s largest hospitality company is to become the sporting body’s official worldwide hotel supplier. Building on Hilton’s rich history of sporting association and diverse locations across 93 countries, the deal welcomes Hilton into the stable of European Tour global partners for […]
Historic New England Hotel Joins Expanding Global Collection MCLEAN, Va. December 16, 2014 – Iconic landmark hotel, the Providence Biltmore, today joined Curio – A Collection by Hilton. Hilton Worldwide today announced the anticipated addition to its growing global brand of distinctive upper upscale and luxury hotels, hand-picked for travelers who seek local discovery and […]
Families can triple their fun with expanded three-story Ropes Course with Sky Rails; Largest Aqua Park at sea; Nickelodeon (TM) and more Miami – Dec 16, 2014 — Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship ever,Norwegian Escape, will offer the most exhilarating and action-packed activities for families and thrill seekers alike when she sets sail from her […]
16 December, 2014 Highlights: IHG has agreed to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (“Kimpton”) for $430 million in cash. Kimpton is the world’s largest independent boutique hotel operator and a sophisticated food and beverage operator. Kimpton is a fully asset-light business that manages 62 hotels in the most attractive cities and resorts in the US […]
National symposia series addresses challenges facing small businesses CHARLOTTE, N.C. – 12/16/2014 –(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV), today will hold its next Small Business – Big Opportunity℠ symposium at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Charlotte, N.C., branch. In partnership with the Charlotte Chamber […]
Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft granted full type certification from the Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) December 16, 2014 Montréal – Bombardier, the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturer, announced today that the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft have received full type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Mexico, the Dirección General […]
To Be Showcased At CES 2015, 4MOD Technology Deploys IDT Transmitter and Receiver for Complete Qi-Standard Wireless Charging System SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2014 – Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT®) (NASDAQ: IDTI) announced today that its wireless power chips are enabling wireless charging in 4MOD Technology’s innovative new “Cube” remote control. The French company […]
DENVER, Dec. 15, 2014 – Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) has selected Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE:LMT] Athena rocket as its launch vehicle of choice for small and medium lift missions from the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC). Lockheed Martin and AAC will work together to define and implement rocket and launch pad upgrades to support a wider range […]
Baltimore, Md., Dec. 15, 2014 – The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $235 million contract to continue building MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) with options that, if exercised, would increase the value to $356 million. The VLS fires a wide range of missiles, primarily off of U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers. […]
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 15, 2014 – The U.S. Air Force has approved full rate production for Lockheed Martin’s [NYSE: LMT] Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range (JASSM-ER). JASSM-ER successfully completed U.S. Air Force Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) flight testing in 2013. During IOT&E, the program had a 95 percent success rate, scoring […]