Archive for March, 2007

Global Movers and Shakers

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

THE AMERICAS

Rick Riess has been named President and Chief Executive Officer for Gavin Newsom’s (and Gordon Getty’s) PlumpJack Group. He most recently served seven years as Chief Operating Officer of Auberge Resorts, prior to which he spent four years as Regional Vice President for Grand Bay Hotels and Resorts based at the Boulders.

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Sofitel’s 30 minute lunch

Monday, March 5th, 2007

 

Its Sofitel hotel chain last week began marketing a new concept targeting diners who are time poor but still want a quality meal at lunchtime (more…)

Top Restaurants annual charity dinner

Monday, March 5th, 2007

UK Celebrity chef Rick Stein will join 49 of Australia’s top chefs at the annual charity dinner event next month being organised by the Bestest Foundation for Kids. (more…)

Tiger Airlines flights- Singapore to Perth

Monday, March 5th, 2007

The Singapore Airlines-backed low cost carrier Tiger Airways has announced it will start daily flights between Singapore and Perth months earlier than planned. (more…)