New Exclusive ‘Expedition Strength’ Available for International Travelers

LONDON, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Aviation American Gin, renowned for its vibrant, rich and balanced flavour, introduces its newest and exclusive offering: Expedition Strength. From October 1, this new varietal will be a duty free exclusive for travel retail across select countries globally.

Crafted exclusively for the world traveler, Expedition Strength’s rarified formulation is available solely in travel retail. With notes of sarsaparilla, delicate floral sweetness, parma violets, bright orange zest, and a pinch of spice, Aviation American Gin – Expedition Strength is citrus-forward gin, fortified for long-distance journeys. Finished with a soft linger of citrus peel and familiar juniper, it is versatile enough to be the base of any mixed drink or even enjoyed on its own.

“No consumer is harder to reach than the duty-free traveler. Yes, it’s a captive audience but it’s also walking by at top speed, rushing to a flight or to hastily purchase a neck pillow,” said Ryan Reynolds, Co-Owner of Aviation American Gin. “That’s why I am so proud of Aviation Gin Expedition Strength. It’s custom built for today’s weary traveler and it’s the liquid equivalent of a neck pillow.”

As part of the Aviation American Gin and its versatile and approachable style, the Expedition Strength innovation is crafted with the brand’s original blend of seven botanicals, but with a more enhanced and concentrated flavour, delivering brighter citrus notes and a bolder botanical taste.

“We’ve always strived to create a gin that is a refreshing departure from the ordinary,” said Andrew Cowan, Managing Director at Diageo Global Travel. “Aviation American Gin – Expedition Strength embodies the adventurous spirit of the brand, showcases our commitment to redefining the gin drinking experience, and offers global travelers a bolder, stronger sipping experience.”

To celebrate the launch, from 3 September through 30 October, Aviation American Gin will be hosting a special activation at Barcelona Airport Terminal 1, offering travelers the chance to sample two signature cocktails: the Negroni Upgrade and Bee’s Knees.

In an exciting first for the brand, Aviation American Gin is teaming up with duty free retailer Avolta to introduce an AI totem, where passengers can fully immerse themselves in the Aviation Gin experience and receive a personalised Expedition Strength message from Ryan Reynolds. In addition, bottles signed by Ryan Reynolds will be raffled off to lucky passengers at Barcelona Airport (BCN), with online pre-orders through Avolta in the EU still available. This activation coincides with Avolta’s sponsorship of the prestigious America’s Cup, one of the world’s most renowned sporting events.

With Spain ranked as the world’s #3 gin market and Barcelona Airport among the top 20 airports for Gin sales globally, this activation ensures that travelers from around the world can experience Aviation American Gin’s commitment to innovation firsthand.

For further information, visit www.aviationgin.com and follow @AviationGin on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for real time updates.

About Aviation American Gin
Aviation American Gin is one of the world’s highest rated gins and helped establish a new style of American gin. Crafted with a blend of botanicals delivering an approachable and balanced flavor profile, Aviation American Gin is a versatile spirit, perfect for any cocktail occasion. Created by a unique bartender / distiller partnership and now co-owned by actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds, Aviation American Gin operates a distillery, packaging facility and visitor experience in Portland, OR.

About Diageo & Diageo Global Travel
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo Global Travel is the division of Diageo responsible for travel retail and duty free active in airports all over the world and partnering with air and cruise lines. It brings exclusive brand extensions and malt category products to travellers as well as in airport experiences and limited editions.

Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.  The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

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SOURCE Aviation Gin

BEIJING, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The opening ceremony of the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival and the award ceremony of the 19th UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy were held on the evening of Sept 27 in Qufu.

During the opening ceremony’s presentation of the results from “Confucius in My Eyes” Global Gen Z Photo, Short-video, and Writing Contest, overseas youth representing five continents shared their understanding and insights on Confucius with attending leaders and guests. They expressed that the humanistic spirit and moral concepts embodied in Confucian ideology continue to guide the growth and development of youth worldwide.

Hewaralalage Chethiya Raj Sampath became a “Confucius fan” when studying Chinese in Sri Lanka. He was determined to come to China, to attend university in Qufu, Shandong. The Confucian virtues of refinement, hospitality, humility, and courtesy are exemplified in the words and actions of the people here, influencing him through their every word and deed. He also hopes that more and more young people can visit Confucius’ hometown and experience the hospitality of Shandong.

During her time at university, Maria, a youth representative from the United States, participated in a teaching support program organized by her school. She witnessed the children’s intense thirst for knowledge, as reflected in their eyes. Therefore, she could personally appreciate how great Confucius’ educational philosophy of “education without discrimination” proposed over two thousand years ago, truly is.

Anna from Australia was lauded for wearing traditional Chinese-style academic clothing at her master’s graduation. This reminded her of the ancient Chinese classics saying, “The greatness of etiquette is called Xia, the beauty of clothing and adornment is called Hua.” The combination of clothing and etiquette embodies Confucius’ idea of “proper attire”, and she hopes to continue sharing the beauty of Chinese culture with the world.

During her high school years in France, the European youth representative, Dubrey ZoébAbigaïl Cassyopée, befriended a Chinese friend. Later, she came to China for university studies, continuing to learn Chinese and traditional Chinese culture. Last year, she won the gold prize in a recitation competition. As a student of Chinese international education, she hopes to spread Confucian classics abroad, allowing more people to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture.

The African youth representative from Morocco, Salma, mentioned that her uncle, an Arab author, often said, “Civilized people in the world, regardless of their level, all know Confucius.” Her uncle sparked her love for Confucian thought and Chinese culture. Due to this passion, she decided to make Confucius the main theme for her doctoral research. She hopes to promote the exchange of literature and culture among countries through cross-linguistic and cross-cultural comparisons. She expressed that now Confucius is no longer just China’s Confucius, but the world’s Confucius.

During the Confucius Cultural Festival, overseas Gen Z participants also were at the grand ceremony of the annual Memorial Ceremony for Confucius. They visited places such as the Luyuan village, Luyuan Town, Confucius Temple, Kong Family Mansion, and the Confucius Museum, experiencing traditional cultural practices such as the “Six Arts” and woodblock printing. Through these experiences, they deeply felt the enduring influence of Confucian ideology and the perpetual rejuvenation of Chinese civilization.

SOURCE China Daily

DUBLIN, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AER) today announced that it has signed lease agreements with Azerbaijan Airlines (“AZAL”) for six new Airbus CFM LEAP powered aircraft, including three A320neos and three A321neos which are scheduled to deliver in 2026.

The lease agreements were signed by Samir Rzayev, President of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC, and Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap.

“AerCap is delighted to welcome AZAL as a new customer and support them with their ongoing fleet and network expansion,” said Peter Anderson, the Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. “The A320neo and A321neo are among the most desirable and in-demand aircraft in the world and will not only enable AZAL to serve more customers across more destinations but will also support their commitment to modernizing their fleet with the most technologically advanced fuel-efficient aircraft on the market. We wish the AZAL team every success with their expansion plans and look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

“The signing of these six leases significantly expands our fleet replacement, in particular with the popular A321neo. These aircraft are intended to meet the evolving needs of our passengers, providing them with maximum comfort and convenience, while also contributing to the expansion of our airline’s route network. We aim to create better travel opportunities and meet customer expectations by opening new destinations and improving service quality. In addition, the document signed with a major company like AerCap further demonstrates AZAL’s strong credibility in the international aviation market,” said Samir Rzayev, AZAL President.

About AerCap

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse and other locations around the world.

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Kampagne präsentiert die vielfältigen Attraktionen und Erlebnisse in Qatar 

DOHA, Qatar, 2. Oktober 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Visit Qatar hat seine neueste globale Kampagne „Surprise Yourself” (Lassen Sie sich überraschen) vorgestellt, die einen wichtigen Schritt auf dem Weg darstellt, jährlich sechs Millionen Besucher anzuziehen und Qatar bis 2030 als ein Reiseziel zu etablieren, das man gesehen haben muss.

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Die Kampagne lädt Reisende dazu ein, die unerwarteten und unvergesslichen Erlebnisse zu entdecken, die Qatar zu bieten hat. Die Kampagne richtet sich an Familien, Paare und Freundesgruppen und unterstreicht die Fähigkeit Katars, vielfältige, bedeutungsvolle und unvergessliche Erlebnisse zu bieten.

Die Kampagne zielt darauf ab, Qatar einzigartige Attraktionen und touristische Angebote hervorzuheben. Vom üppigen Charme der Banana Island (Resort Doha by Anantara) über die pulsierende Atmosphäre des Souq Waqif bis hin zum Nervenkitzel beim Dune Bashing werden die vielfältigen Attraktionen Katars vorgestellt, die zahlreiche Möglichkeiten für Entspannung und Abenteuer in einer warmen, sicheren und einnehmenden Umgebung bieten. Mit dem Thema und der Markenplattform „Moments That Stay With You” (Momente, die in Erinnerung bleiben) zeigt die Kampagne auch die emotionalen Bindungen und bleibenden Erinnerungen, die bei einem Besuch in Qatar entstehen.

Die Kampagne, die eine moderne Interpretation des klassischen Songs „Sunny” von Bobby Hebb beinhaltet, wird in 10 internationalen Märkten über eine Vielzahl von Plattformen wie Fernsehen, soziale Medien, digitale Kanäle, Pressematerialien und Außenwerbung verbreitet.

Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO von Visit Qatar, sagte: „Qatar liegt an der Kreuzung zwischen Ost und West und ist aufgrund seiner strategischen Lage besonders gut erreichbar. Nur sechs bis acht Flugstunden von den meisten Großstädten der Welt (sechs Stunden ab Deutschland) entfernt, bietet Qatar Verbindungen zu mehr als 177 Destinationen, darunter die USA, Europa, Afrika und der Nahe Osten. Dies macht Qatar zu einem idealen Reiseziel für Besucher, die einen Zwischenstopp einlegen oder einen sicheren, familienfreundlichen Urlaub mit ganzjährigem Sonnenschein, Abenteuer und Spaß für alle verbringen möchten. Ziel der Kampagne ist es, Katars weltweites Profil zu schärfen, indem die einzigartigen Attraktionen und der kulturelle Reichtum des Landes präsentiert werden, um letztendlich die Besucherzahlen im Einklang mit unseren strategischen Tourismuszielen zu steigern.

Mit seiner futuristischen Skyline, den luxuriösen Hotels, den unberührten Stränden am Arabischen Golf und einer Fülle einzigartiger Erlebnisse bietet Qatar alles – vom entspannten Rückzug an den Pool bis hin zum aufregenden Abenteuer. Als familienfreundliches Reiseziel bietet Qatar eine reichhaltige Mischung aus Aktivitäten, Unterhaltung und luxuriöser Gastfreundschaft. Die touristische Landschaft des Landes wird durch einen hohen Sicherheitsindex, hochmoderne Einrichtungen, eine preisgekrönte nationale Fluggesellschaft und einen preisgekrönten Flughafen, perfekte öffentliche Verkehrsmittel und eine offene Visapolitik für Touristen gestärkt.

Qatar steht eine aufregende Wintersaison voller internationaler Sport- und Kulturveranstaltungen bevor. Zu den Höhepunkten zählen die mit Spannung erwartete Rückkehr der Formel 1, lebhafte Aktivitäten in der Sealine-Wüste und Konzerte mit bekannten regionalen und internationalen Künstlern.

Auch wiederkehrende Veranstaltungen wie die Doha Schmuck und Uhren Messe und das Qatar International Food Festival werden das Publikum in ihren Bann ziehen. Mit Veranstaltungen wie dem Web Summit und dem Arab Cup am Horizont bereitet sich Qatar auf das Jahr 2025 vor und entwickelt sich zu einem der aufregendsten Reiseziele der Welt.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.visitqatar.com.

Informationen zu Visit Qatar 

Visit Qatar ist der wichtigste Zweig von Qatar Tourism, der Aufsichtsbehörde für den Tourismussektor in Katar. Visit Qatar hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, den Tourismus in Qatar zu fördern und auszubauen, indem es die reiche Kultur des Landes kultiviert, aufregende Attraktionen entwickelt, den Veranstaltungskalender Katars ausbaut, zum führenden MICE-Ziel in der Region wird und Veranstaltungen und Luxuserlebnisse ausweitet. Visit Qatar setzt auf exzellenten Service, fördert die gesamte touristische Wertschöpfungskette und steigert die Nachfrage lokaler und internationaler Besucher in Katar. Durch das Netzwerk der internationalen Büros von Visit Qatar in den wichtigsten Märkten, innovative digitale Plattformen und Marketingkampagnen baut Visit Qatar die Präsenz Katars weltweit aus und stärkt den Tourismussektor.

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Ny VD för att ytterligare driva tillväxten av en av världens mest pålitliga plattformar för reseplanering

MELBOURNE, Australien och BERLIN, 2 oktober, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rome2Rio, den globala reseplaneraren, ägd av Omio Group, som hjälper miljontals resenärer att planera resor från var som helst till var som helst i världen, meddelar utnämningen av Wendy Olson Killion som sin nya verkställande direktör. Med nästan 25 års erfarenhet av online-marknadsföring, försäljning, produkter och teknik och en omfattande bakgrund inom resebranschen är Olson Killion utmärkt lämpad för att positionera Rome2Rio som världens pålitliga plattform för reseplanering och skala upp företaget globalt.

Tidigare ledde Olson Killion Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Groups plattform för reseannonsering, där hon var ansvarig för verksamhetsledning, vilket inkluderade produkt-, analys-, teknik-, strategi-, verksamhets-, marknadsförings- och kommersiella team mot partners. Hon drev även sitt eget konsultföretag och har suttit i olika branschstyrelser.

Wendy Olson Killion uttryckte sin entusiasm för sin nya roll, “Rome2Rio är ett spännande globalt varumärke med en kraftfull plattform som har revolutionerat sättet som resenärer upptäcker och planerar sina resor över hela världen. Mitt fokus kommer vara att utöka och monetisera Rome2Rios kraftfulla sökkapacitet, samtidigt som dess relevans med resenärer och reklampartners över hela världen ökar ytterligare.”

Olson Killion följer Yesh Munnangi, som framgångsrikt ledde Rome2Rio sedan dess förvärv av Omio Group 2019. Munnangi navigerade noggrant genom COVID-19-pandemin och behöll alla anställda under de senaste fem åren. Därefter drev han återhämtningen och tredubblade intäkterna: Idag samlar Rome2Rio data från över 12 000 transportleverantörer över hela världen. Fler än 50 miljoner besökare per månad gör Rome2Rio till en viktig resurs för resenärer över hela världen för att jämföra de billigaste, snabbaste och mest bekväma resealternativen på en plats.

Munnangi reflekterade över sin tid på Rome2Rio och Omio-gruppen och sade: “Resan att förvärva två företag för Omio – Busradar och Rome2Rio, att flytta från andra sidan världen till Melbourne för att driva Rome2Rio under 2020, navigera genom pandemin och sedan skala upp verksamheten och laget med ett stort antal har varit fantastiskt. Jag vill tacka Naren Shaam, grundare och koncernchef för Omio, och styrelsen för att ha trott på min vision för Rome2Rio och för att de gjorde det möjligt för mig att uppnå skalan. Jag önskar Wendy och teamet allt gott i deras fortsatta resa och fortsatta framgångar.”

Kontaktuppgifter Rome2Rio: [email protected]
Omio Group: [email protected]
Sebastian Ries, Openers GmbH, [email protected], +49 1578 058 8488

Om Rome2Rio

Rome2Rio är en global plattform för reseplanering för att snabbt undersöka, jämföra och samordna transportalternativ i över 240 länder och territorier över hela världen genom att bara ange två adresser, landmärken, attraktioner eller städer var som helst i världen, visar Rome2Rio dig de möjliga sätten att resa. Rome2Rio grundades i Melbourne, Australien 2010 och förvärvades av Omio Group, den Berlin-baserade resebokningsplattformen, under 2019.

Om Omio

Sedan dess grundande 2013 har Omio Group hjälpt sina kunder att upptäcka nya sätt att resa. Tack vare sina två sammankopplade plattformar, Omio och Rome2Rio, är Omio världens ledande reseplattform för sökning, jämförelse och bokning. Omio B2B Partnership erbjuder skräddarsydda affärslösningar för OTA:er och mobilitetsleverantörer. Under det senaste decenniet har Omio Group sålt över 40 miljoner biljetter och samarbetat med över 1 000 transportföretag.

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VAIL, Colo., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners today announced a partnership to develop the West Lionshead area into a fourth base village at Vail Mountain, the world’s premier alpine destination. The new base village, planned in the location formerly designated for the Ever Vail project, will reinforce Vail Mountain’s status as a world-class destination, and is anticipated to feature access to the resort’s 5,317 acres of legendary terrain, plus new lodging, restaurants, boutiques, and skier services, as well as community benefits such as workforce housing, public spaces, transit, and parking.

Today, the Vail Town Council voted unanimous in favor of the partnership and creating a new master plan for the West Lionshead base village development. The Town Council will update the Town’s Strategic Plan to reflect that West Lionshead is a priority that will improve the resort experience and benefit the community. The Town will partner with Vail Resorts and East West Partners on the community process to create a new vision and the master plan for the West Lionshead area. The partnership to develop the West Lionshead base village includes incremental workforce housing. As a result, Vail Resorts will dismiss its appeal of the Town of Vail’s condemnation of the company’s East Vail property that was planned for Vail Resorts’ incremental affordable workforce housing project.

East West Partners in collaboration with the Town and Vail Resorts will drive community engagement and the design of West Lionshead. After a master plan is completed, East West Partners and Vail Resorts will then pursue the entitlement process for the West Lionshead base village. As the developer, East West Partners brings expertise in balancing economic, environmental, and social responsibilities, along with a proven track record of bringing successful projects to life in premier mountain communities.

Today’s announcement represents a new era of collaboration between the Town of Vail and Vail Resorts, and the first step toward a shared vision for the future of Vail. Developing the West Lionshead base village will represent a significant investment by the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners.

“It is a shared goal of the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners to ensure our town remains a top destination for guests and a vibrant community for the residents who create the welcoming and unique atmosphere Vail is known for,” said Travis Coggin, Mayor of the Town of Vail. “We are in an era of renewed collaboration between the Town and Vail Resorts. The entire Vail Town Council and I are excited to partner with Vail Resorts and East West Partners in a process to enable this exciting new base village for Vail Mountain, which will bring significant benefits to our guests and community.”

“We appreciate the Town’s partnership and shared vision for the West Lionshead base village that will benefit our community, our employees, and our guests,” said Beth Howard, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vail Mountain. “We look forward to this next chapter of building the future together. And we appreciate that East West Partners is a part of the partnership, given they are known for creating meaningful places that bring people together, with creativity and expertise.”

“Vail is our company’s home and holds an incredibly special place in our hearts. I am thrilled that East West Partners will be a part of this transformative initiative,” said Chris Frampton, Chief Executive Officer of East West Partners. “Vail has always been a community and mountain that embraces innovation, and this new fourth base village marks the next chapter in innovative partnerships that will ensure Vail stays the leading resort community in North America, and one of the best mountain towns anywhere.”

The development of the West Lionshead base village will undergo a community engagement process starting this fall that will include open houses where community members can offer input on the initiative’s vision, design, and planning. The initiative is subject to all applicable entitlement and approval processes.

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About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) 

Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia – all available on the company’s industry-changing Epic Pass. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com. 

SOURCE Vail Resorts, Inc.