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Hans Tuggener Commemoration held at the Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok

December 21, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

An emotional commemoration for the former boss of Diethelm Travel, Hans Tuggener (20.06.1936-09.11.2012), was held on the evening of December 19 at the Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok. One of his two sons, Jean-Philippe Tuggener, had invited friends and guests to remember one of the great foreign pioneers of tourism in Thailand, who died after a long battle with cancer. … Continue Reading

Obituary — Alan Thomas Waddell Travel and Tourism Leader

September 20, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

Alan Thomas Waddell, 74 years young, of London, England passed away unexpectedly from virulent double pneumonia on September 12, 2012 at the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guilford, Surrey. … Continue Reading

Sad passing of the first moon tourist and what else Neil Armstrong really said on his moon trip!

With the announcement this weekend of the sad passing of astronaut Neil Armstrong, I was reminded of that classic and much quoted phrase, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” … Continue Reading

In Memory: Jean Frances Forrest

August 7, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

The Peninsula Hotels are deeply saddened by the loss of their colleague and friend Jean Forrest, who passed away on Monday, 30 July 2012 after a long illness bravely borne. … Continue Reading

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mikel Semler

July 3, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mikel E. Semler, Royal Caribbean Wichita Facility Director, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 7, 2012, at the Beech Activity Center, 9710 E. Central Ave., Wichita, KS.  Please join us in celebrating Mike’s life, … Continue Reading

Statement from Royal Caribbean Regarding Death of Mikel Semler

June 20, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

Richard D. Fain, chairman and chief executive officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. sent the following announcement to all Royal Caribbean employees regarding the death of Mikel Semler: … Continue Reading

Vale Kit Davis

June 18, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing away of Kit Davis, last week, over the past 15 months Kit waged a very positive and determined campaign against a very aggressive cancer. … Continue Reading

Flying Colours Corp. mourns the passing of Paul J. Heaver

May 31, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

It is with great sadness that Flying Colours has to inform you of the sudden passing of a dear friend and colleague, Paul J. Heaver, Vice President Completions & Modifications of their USA subsidiary JetCorp Technical Services.  … Continue Reading

Aussie legend dies aged 74 ROBERT SIMPSON BAARTZ 28 August 1937 – 29 February 2012

March 7, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

Aussie success story, Robert ‘Bob’ Baartz;  the man who invented tennis racquet logo endorsement and went on to become a legendry international airline  executive, died in the UK after a heart attack, on 29 February 2012, aged 74. His funeral will be held at Dorking Cemetery, Dorking, UK, on Friday 9 March. … Continue Reading

Barry Baillie – A Sadly Missed Colleague

March 6, 2012 Obituaries No Comments

The President and CEO of the Accommodation Association of Australia have expressed their sincere condolences to the Baillie family and the team at the Caravan and Camping Industry Association NSW (CCIA) following the sudden passing of CEO Barry Baillie last week.  … Continue Reading