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  • APR 22, 2024

The story behind private jet tours

Imagine a guided tour, but instead of a luxury coach your transportation is a Boeing 757 outfitted with 50 first-class seats -- and the plane will fly you around the world in ultimate comfort to off-the-beaten-path locations to get rare glimpses of wildlife, immerse yourself in local culture and/or stay at famous, luxury resorts. This mode of travel exists, and though it's not cheap to buy a seat on one of these tours, it's a steadily growing niche. Earlier this year, a handful of media and travel advisors were able to get a look at luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent’s private jet, which it uses for round-the-world tours for small groups of very discerning, pretty wealthy, travelers. In this episode, Ann Epting, A&K's senior vice president of private jet and special interest travel, and Rob Clabbers, the president of Q Cruise + Travel talk with host Rebecca Tobin about the type of traveler who books a private-jet tour, how the whole thing operates, the work that goes into planning and delivering an over-the-top private jet experience, the price of private-jet vacations and of course, the plane itself. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured https://www.travelinsured.com Related links Travel Weekly's cover story on private jet travel https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Height-of-luxury-private-jet-tours Abercrombie & Kent's fall private jet tour, "Wildlife and Nature Around the World" https://assets.abercrombiekent.com/pageflip/2024/Wildlife-Nature-ATW-PJ-2024/index.html TCS World Travel https://www.tcsworldtravel.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • APR 15, 2024

The cruise news that CEOs are talking about

The Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami Beach in April is a great time for cruise lines to break news, and its annual State of the Industry panel is where business leaders head to hear the latest about trends, straight from the CEOs' mouths. In this episode cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and host Rebecca Tobin go over what was talked about from the Seatrade stage: Big ship orders, vacation demand, additions to the private island scene, and how tech upgrades have changed and improved the cruise experience. This episode was recorded Thursday April 11 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured https://www.travelinsured.com. Related links Windstar will expand its fleet https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Windstar-fleet-expansion 'Incredibly robust' demand drives NCLH's eight-ship order https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Analysis-NCLH-enormous-ship-order Seatrade panelists talk about attracting new cruisers https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Seatrade-panelists-talk-about-attracting-new-cruisers NCLH prepares to upgrade Great Stirrup Cay, but pier is top priority https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Great-Stirrup-Caye-expansion The evolution of cruising's private islands https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/evolution-of-cruising-private-islands Barbara Muckermann departs Silversea https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Muckermann-leaves-Silversea   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • APR 8, 2024

The boom in travel for concerts, sports, festivals and events

What do Taylor Swift, March Madness, Formula 1 and a tiny weekend festival in Florida have in common? They’re all events-based travel, a category that is bringing in a tidal wave of business. And travelers' passions for concerts, sports and meaningful travel experiences is totally reversing the way people research and plan travel -- as you'll hear here! In this episode host Rebecca Tobin talks with senior editor Nicole Edenedo, Kier Matthews of On Location Experiences, a wholesale and hospitality supplier for sports and entertainment events, and Arival CEO Douglas Quinby about the types of events people are willing to travel for, who exactly is doing the traveling, how much they’re spending -- and how stans and fans are standing the travel-sales business on its head. This episode was recorded March 18 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured https://www.travelinsured.com Related reports That's the ticket: Events travel hits the big time https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Events-travel-thats-the-ticket On Location Experiences www.onlocationexp.com Arival's research study "The Power of Events: How sports and performing arts drive tourism" (for purchase) https://arival.travel/research/the-power-of-events-how-sports-and-performing-arts-drive-tourism/     Arival research on sports and entertainment travel https://arival.travel/research/the-power-of-events-how-sports-and-performing-arts-drive-tourism/ On Location Experiences https://onlocationexp.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • APR 1, 2024

The latest in wellness travel: Hard vs. soft experiences

Wellness travel is entering a new golden era: Strong growth is predicted in the next three years, according to the Global Wellness Institute. So what does it mean to travel for wellness in 2024? In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin welcomed senior editors Robert Silk and Christina Jelski and news editor Johanna Jainchill. They delved into wellness-travel trips -- mindful surfing in Costa Rica, exclusive golfing at the new Sensei resort in California and a stay at a traditional wellness-themed resort -- that formed the basis for a Travel Weekly cover story about the myriad experiences that make up today's wellness-travel market. Among our questions: What is “hard” and “soft” wellness travel? Is wellness travel expensive, or is that just a perception? And for the skeptics out there: What's the value in "wellness," anyway? Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured https://www.travelinsured.com Related reports: Diving into wellness resorts: Three editors sample three takes on self-care https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Diving-into-wellness-resorts Wellness travel is still in demand, bringing new resorts to bloom https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Wellness-travel-new-resorts     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • MAR 25, 2024

Boeing's troubles and what it means for air safety

Since the door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines flight 1282, Boeing has been in the news constantly: A temporary grounding of the 737 Max 9, investigations and fallout from the Alaska flight, and also the problems of production delays and new orders. Airline executives, regulators, politicians and the flying public have all voiced concerns about Boeing -- all leading up to the resignation on March 25 of CEO David Calhoun, who will leave the company at the end of the year. Host Rebecca Tobin tackles the Boeing situation with aviation editor Robert Silk and David Slotnick, the senior aviation business reporter at The Points Guy. In this episode: air safety issues, United chief Scott Kirby’s letter to passengers about an apparent string of incidents, why there’s a scarcity of new airplanes from Boeing and Airbus and what it means for flyers, and why airlines continue to place orders for new planes. And can you, should you, book away from a Boeing 737 Max jet? This episode was recorded March 22 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured https://www.travelinsured.com Related links from Travel Weekly: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is stepping down https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Boeing-CEO-resigns-following-aircraft-mishaps United CEO addresses string of incidents, says safety is 'highest priority' https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/United-Airlines-CEO-addresses-string-of-incidents Boeing's delivery delays have big consequences for Southwest, CEO says https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Southwest-response-Boeing-delivery-delays Report: DOJ begins criminal probe on door plug blowout on Boeing jet https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/DOJ-begins-criminal-probe-Boeing-door-plug-blowout FAA audit faults Boeing quality control on 737 max https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/FAA-audit-Boeing-quality-control Related links from The Points Guy Boeing CEO, top executives to step down amid mounting quality control scandal https://thepointsguy.com/news/boeing-ceo-resigns-leadership-changes/ 'Boeing needs to become a better company': Airlines slow growth plans amid frustration with planemaker https://thepointsguy.com/news/boeing-737-max-crisis-airlines-growth-plans/ 'We own it': Boeing CEO accepts responsibility for poor quality control https://thepointsguy.com/news/boeing-quality-control-ceo-we-own-it/ What to know about the Boeing 737 MAX 9 and the MAX series https://thepointsguy.com/news/boeing-737-max-9/ United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns in letter to customers https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-safety-boeing-ceo-note/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • MAR 18, 2024

Spring break 2024: Who's traveling and where?

On this episode we dig deep into spring-travel trends with Hayley Berg, a researcher at the travel company Hopper. Among our topics: Where people are going in March and April – Orlando and Vegas, yes, but also some places that might surprise you. How much people are willing to spend, and how airfare compares to previous years. We talk about types of spring break travelers. And we talk about this year's unusual trends: Japan, the Paris Olympics, solar eclipse travel, set-jetting and dupes. This episode was recorded Friday, March 15 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured https://www.travelinsured.com Related reports: Hopper's spring break travel report https://media.hopper.com/research/2024-spring-break-travel-outlook Travel advisors reveal spring break trends (TravelPulse) https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/travel-advisors-and-industry-leaders-reveal-top-10-spring-break-destinations-for-2024 Set-jetting podcast https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/Why-are-travelers-inspired-by-movies-and-TV See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Travel Weekly Jobs is the official job board of TravelWeekly , an online publication that provides the latest travel news, resources, and events in the U.K. and abroad. Thanks to its wide reach, the platform gives employers access to a niche network of over 29,000 tourism professionals, hotel and restaurant workers, and travel agents.

The job board offers a standard range of hiring services, including featured listings, CV searches, and employer branding. However, compared to some of its niche competitors, such as Leisurejobs , the platform is costly.

  • Travel Weekly Jobs caters to over 29,000 travel and hospitality professionals, affording companies great visibility and reach.
  • There are multiple enhanced job posting plans available for maximum exposure.
  • Employers can add their company logo to job posts for increased brand awareness.
  • Listings are sent to job seekers via targeted email alerts.
  • Several well-known companies, such as Emirates and Compass Group, have used the platform to find talent.
  • Companies can search through the site's CV database for suitable candidates.
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  • Employers can purchase and manage listings from a centralized user dashboard.
  • There are more than 1,000 vacancies listed on the site, indicating its popularity with travel and hospitality employers.
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W Melbourne grows sales team

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W Melbourne has bolstered the hotel’s managerial and sales team by appointing five new staff.

The incoming talent will reinforce and strengthen the core values of customer service and genuine long-lasting client partnerships for the hotel.

Each new talent has been hand-selected for their passion to continue evolving the guest journey and will join the highly experienced team to drive the implementation of existing and new brand initiatives in the sales department.

“We’re proud to welcome this new wave of talent to W Melbourne. As general Manager, it’s thrilling to watch how new energy can motivate new ideas and drive the passion to deliver exceptional guest experiences,” says Krister Svensson., General Manager at W Melbourne.

W Melbourne’s unique spaces offer a range of events for those seeking a luxury experience, and therefore the increase of specialist resources ensures a premium delivery throughout the hotel. W Melbourne’s event spaces showcase versatility and sophistication from corporate events to weddings, and this new, eager and innovative team will deliver exceptional results with the customer experience always at the forefront.

New appointments include:

Teigan Slater, director of sales and distribution

Macey Button, account director

Sherena Mulgrave, wedding and social sales manager

Jess Hall, sales manager

Ken Price,sales manager

Teigan Slater, director of sales and Distribution

W Melbourne is thrilled to announce Teigan Slater as director of sales and distribution. With a strong background in hotel luxury and lifestyle sales as well as a robust commercial and operational expertise, Slater will spearhead sales and distribution strategies at W Melbourne.

Slater is a seasoned professional with a multi-faceted background encompassing various facets of commercial leadership. With over 10 years of immersion in the Australasian Tourism Markets, Slater has garnered invaluable insights to which she will bring to W Melbourne.

Prior to this new role, Slater spent over five years focusing on luxury and lifestyle sales, excelling in crafting tailored solutions to meet the discerning needs of clientele. Slater’s vision is centered around elevating the guest experience to new heights, redefining the standards of luxury and lifestyle in Melbourne’s vibrant hospitality landscape.

“At W Melbourne, we recognise that success is not just about achieving short-term goals but also about laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and long-term success. With this in mind, I am eager to collaborate with our talented team to identify emerging trends, anticipate guest needs, and innovate across all touchpoints of the guest journey. Together, we will continue to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and redefine the standards of luxury and lifestyle hospitality in Melbourne and beyond,” says Teigan.

Macey Button – Account Director

Marriott International’s own Macey Button has been elevated to the role of Account Director at W Melbourne, following a five year career within the business.

Macey’s previous roles have seen her work across complex sales coordination at Sheraton Melbourne, Westin Melbourne, Four Points by Sheraton Docklands and Marriott Docklands Hotel. In 2022, she held the role of Sales Manager at Marriott Docklands Hotel before being promoted to Senior Business Development Manager for the hotel, alongside AC by Marriott Hotel in 2023.

Sherena Mulgrave, wedding & social sales manager

Having worked in the wedding industry for over 14 years, Sherena offers a vast and diverse knowledge of the wedding landscape.

Sherena’s expertise spans across all aspects of wedding planning, with her experience ranging from various roles including her start as a food and beverage attendant at the NGV with Peter Rowland Group, to the luxury hotels space with Jackalope Hotel as their Events Coordinator.

Sherena’s passion extends from front of house to planning, to on-the-day coordination. Sherena will dedicate her focus on the growth and success of weddings within W Melbourne.

“The W brand is known for providing exceptional service, including personalised attention to guests’ needs and preferences. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be able to contribute and guide brides on their special day.”

Jess Hall has been appointed sales manager of W Melbourne. With a well-established career in the hotel industry, Jess brings over eight years of premium hotel experience, including Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto, to her new role.

With a passion and local expertise for elevating and driving the success of conference and events spaces with hotels, Jess will have a strong focus on bringing a fresh approach to the way W Melbourne activates their events floor.

Jess will join a highly motivated and driven team and is excited to place focus on fostering genuine relationships with both new and existing clients.

Ken Price, sales manager

Price has been appointed sales manager at W Melbourne, following an established career in the hotel industry spanning over six years.

Bringing a wealth of knowledge and a passion for creating an exceptional client experience through outstanding service from the time of enquiry to closing deals, Price promises an exciting new trajectory for the W Melbourne Sales team.

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Imagine being so passionate about packing material that you have a weekly work lunch dedicated to the topic. That’s exactly the scenario for Blayre Britton and her team at CDI Printing and their weekly “Cool Box Thursday” lunches. This highly specific area of interest isn’t just fodder for midday meal conversation, however, as Blayre and her team designed and patented a very cool, recyclable, child-proof box of their own. So, when University-wide Contracted Supplier Fisher Scientific suggested CDI as the local supplier for kitting sample boxes of scientific suppliers for the University, the purchasing team at Pitt knew CDI was the perfect choice. 

Blayre Britton is the president of CDI Printing, a second generation, minority-owned commercial printing company with 50 employees right outside of Pittsburgh in Gibsonia, PA. Founded by Horace Britton, Blayre’s father, in 1993, CDI has clients in higher education, healthcare, banking, and retail with hundreds of thousands of printed and mailed material flowing through the work floor daily. CDI has been a University-wide Contracted Supplier since 2022 but has worked with departments such as Katz School of Business, Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, and various University scientific labs, for several years. 

A licensed attorney, Blayre took over management of CDI in 2018and continued to grow the company, but she credits challenges from her clients for driving the decision to branch out in a new direction. “Really, a lot of our expansions and innovations are customer driven and this is just an example,” Blayre said, speaking about her new venture, Britton Distribution Incorporated, or BDI. “We started to see customers across the board wanting to deal with fewer and fewer suppliers and have one point of contact for a complete project,” stated Blayre. The need for consolidated points of contact truly came to a head during the COVID-19 pandemic where Blayre saw a lot of her clients needed drop shipping, down packing, and kitting. What started with the needs of one customer has grown so much that Blayre had to acquire additional warehouse space to accommodate the demand. “And then it just made sense to spin on into an ancillary business,” Blayre explained.  

One of the companies that has been utilizing BDI’s new kitting services is Fisher Scientific . Through Blayre’s relationship with BEAM Collaborative, a Pittsburgh-based non-profit organization committed to increasing opportunities for local, Black-owned businesses, Fisher Scientific was introduced to a new facet of her business. “Fisher has been a customer of ours for quite some time and some of the folks brainstormed to see how they could use us more efficiently and in different ways,” Blayre shared. So, after visiting the warehouse and her BDI facility, the Fisher team approached Blayre with the new project for Pitt and Blayre jumped at the opportunity to dive deeper into sustainability. 

“Sustainability is really important at CDI and BDI. We pride ourselves in recycling everything: plastic, cardboard, paper, and even our printing plates that we use.” In addition to a certification from the Forrest Stewardship Council, CDI Printing has an EcoVadis Gold rating, which means that they are in the top 5% of sustainable businesses across all industries. Fisher’s sustainability team, along with Sam Chan, assistant director of the Office of Sustainability at Pitt, and Kristin Olexa, Procurement Specialist, in Purchasing Services worked for months choosing the right items to showcase in these sample boxes of scientific supplies. Funded by a contribution from Fisher under its University-wide contract with the University, the sample boxes were designed to share “greener options” with labs on campus. For example, why not try a new microcentrifuge tube made using 20% circular-economy, post-consumer plastics, or switch your disposable tube rack with a reusable autoclavable one? 

Once 20 items were vetted and selected for the boxes, they were delivered in bulk to BDI’s warehouse for kitting. The BDI team was then tasked with ensuring that the boxes, informational items, and the ink itself all aligned with the sustainability initiative. “There was a challenge around wanting to have the boxes branded, but not wanting to take away from the recyclability of the corrugated cardboard. So, we had used algae-based ink in the past for different printing projects,” Blayre thought. Unlike using tape or stickers on the boxes, stamping them with the algae-based wouldn’t take away from their recyclability at all. “I think it looks really great,” Blayre said looking at the final product.  

Blayre sees this project as a learning opportunity for her and her team. She is hoping to grow even further, offering services like printing, warehousing, and kitting, and other projects for the Pitt community. “We like challenges and we’re very committed to sustainability,” Blayre added. “We’re committed to diversity and increasing employment opportunities for underserved populations. That’s the mission of both companies.” 

The sustainable sample boxes are available now for purchase through the Dietrich Stockroom punchout on the PantherExpress System. Just search for “SB2” and order one for $0.01 for your lab or visit Pitt’s Office of Sustainability website for more details on what’s included. You can also find out more about Blayre and CDI printing at any time. 

Blayre’s topnotch creation and delivery of the boxes for the Green Lab and Green Office Sustainability Show were a highlight for the event. CDI is great partner to support Pitt’s Sustainability Initiatives and we are excited to see what Blayre comes up with next! 

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Despite the Soviet past, today’s Moscow is a dynamic, cutting-edge city – and the most populous in Europe. Well-heeled Muscovites flaunt their wealth by sipping Champagne with sushi at elite restaurants and shopping for designer labels at frighteningly expensive boutiques. Meanwhile, a growing middle-class has seen a proliferation of hip bars and trendy cultural centres.

While the Russian capital has striven to move on, recent tensions with the West have stirred up memories of the past. Moscow has previously led the way with protests against Vladimir Putin, but even with the tumbling ruble and economic sanctions, his popularity remains strong.

This doesn’t make Russia a no-go area, and Moscow – with its cosmopolitan, globe-trotting denizens – is not the formidable crucible often depicted. In summer, temperatures soar and the city’s vast parklands flourish. The historic Gorky Park received a complete makeover in 2012, installing free Wi-Fi and even a beach, while the Soviet behemoth that was the Rossiya Hotel has been demolished to make way for an ambitious central park.

Before that project comes to fruition, there is Red Square to marvel at, not least the mind-boggling St Basil’s Cathedral. Built by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century, its multi-coloured domes and acid-trip patterns seem to defy logic. Nearby is the 14th-century Kremlin and seat of the tsars.

Indeed architecture is one of the city’s main attractions, especially for aficionados of Soviet buildings. All too many have been destroyed to make way for gleaming 21st-century skyscrapers, but Stalin’s unmistakable Seven Sisters still stand tall against the modern towers.

The city is naturally keen to celebrate its great writers, composers and artists too. This sophisticated city boasts world-class institutions like the Bolshoi Theatre, the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

As for nightlife, the city is becoming increasingly hedonistic – whether jazz, rock or vodka is your thing, there are plenty of options. Even the culinary circuit has come on leaps and bounds, though an evening at one of the city’s growing stable of world-class restaurants requires considerable investment. This is, after all, a capital of oligarchs.

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