n tables up for grabs at ambassadors’ ball
Travel Weekly, joint sponsor of the Ambassadors’ Ball, has secured three extra tables at the event which takes place at the Landmark Hotel on June 23. Companies that want to buy a table should contact June Wheeler at Travel Weekly on 0181-652 3808.
n Blanc takes top post at rosenbluth
Rosenbluth International has appointed Claude Blanc as director, business development Europe. Blanc replaces Pieter Rieder who is now acting vice-president for Europe, Africa, India andAustralasia for Rosenbluth.
n Ayscough winsdailycer account
Ayscough Travel has won the business travel account of manufacturer Dailycer, based in Chester and Telford. The account will be managed by Ayscough Travel’s Manchester centre.
n Cunard wins $50m refund from kvaerner
Cunard Line’s current owner, CarnivalCorporation, has received an estimated $50m refund from its previous owner Kvaerner after Carnival claimed the $500m it paid for the cruiseline last year was too much. Kvaerner has admitted that Carnival had been seeking a refund. A spokesman said:”What Carnival bought is not what they thought they had bought in terms of Cunard’s performance and financial earningscapability.”
n gatwick expresss launches new logo
Gatwick Express has launched a new logo. It is part of a £50m investment which includes replacing all existing trains with new rolling stock later this year. Some £80,000 will be spent on new uniforms, train interiors, livery and an advertising campaign.