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11 minutes ago, mysty said:
This must be a new thing. Our flight home on Thursday was a direct flight.
maybe it was just over the Atlantic ocean IAD-LIS and MIA to DCA.
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FYI: Have just found out from my T/A that even though the airline has
a direct flight, it is not offered by SS because SS doesn’t have a contract
for direct flights.😡
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Kempinski Hotels Appoints Barbara Muckermann as CEO
- May 21, 2024
Kempinski Hotels appointed Barbara Muckermann as chief executive officer.
The announcement follows Muckermann’s previous decision to leave her role as President of Silversea Cruises, where she had spent 14 years.
“I could not be more thrilled to be joining Kempinski Hotels as CEO during such a pivotal time for the brand”, said Muckermann.
“I am delighted to play an integral role in this incredibly iconic brand’s next chapter while honoring its rich history, and very much look forward to working in tandem with amazing colleagues globally to continue to make the Kempinski name synonymous with individual luxury.”
“Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury, and her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while simultaneously maximizing profitability for leading travel brands made her the ideal choice to lead Kempinski Hotels,” said René Nijhof, chairman of the Board of Directors Kempinski Hotels S.A. “Her dynamic, forward-thinking approach will be vital as we continue to usher in a new era of luxury for our brand. As Barbara takes the helm, she will be the first woman in the company’s 127 years of history to lead this iconic brand.”
Muckermann joins the global hospitality group with 82 hotels in 36 countries just as it prepares for growth in new regions worldwide, the company said in a statement.
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Kempinski Hotels Appoints Barbara Muckermann as CEO
- May 21, 2024
Kempinski Hotels appointed Barbara Muckermann as chief executive officer.
The announcement follows Muckermann’s previous decision to leave her role as President of Silversea Cruises, where she had spent 14 years.
“I could not be more thrilled to be joining Kempinski Hotels as CEO during such a pivotal time for the brand”, said Muckermann.
“I am delighted to play an integral role in this incredibly iconic brand’s next chapter while honoring its rich history, and very much look forward to working in tandem with amazing colleagues globally to continue to make the Kempinski name synonymous with individual luxury.”
“Barbara has always been at the forefront of luxury, and her proven ability to elevate the guest experience while simultaneously maximizing profitability for leading travel brands made her the ideal choice to lead Kempinski Hotels,” said René Nijhof, chairman of the Board of Directors Kempinski Hotels S.A. “Her dynamic, forward-thinking approach will be vital as we continue to usher in a new era of luxury for our brand. As Barbara takes the helm, she will be the first woman in the company’s 127 years of history to lead this iconic brand.”
Muckermann joins the global hospitality group with 82 hotels in 36 countries just as it prepares for growth in new regions worldwide, the company said in a statement.
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Dear Mr.
I’m honored to be named the new President of Silversea and grateful to succeed Barbara Muckermann, who helped establish Silversea as the world’s top ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line.I have been with the Royal Caribbean Group for the past 20 years, covering several global roles and responsibilities. Most recently serving as senior vice president, International, I worked with my team to position Royal Caribbean International as the vacation brand of choice, across a wide range of travel preferences in more than 80 countries. I also served as president of China operations for Royal Caribbean International, where I had the pleasure of building the brand into China’s leading cruise line. Previously, I was chief operating officer for the Group’s former luxury cruise line, Azamara.
I have long admired the wonderful brand that the experienced Silversea team have built over 30 years and respect how they have been driven to create the most unique and memorable experiences in travel. The opportunity to lead and grow such a beloved brand is a great privilege, and I could not be more excited to work with the Silversea leadership team. The future of the brand has never been brighter as we continue the tradition of delivering best in class experiences with the arrival of Silver Ray later this year.
I am looking forward to meeting you onboard in due course.
Best regards,
Bert
Alberto A. Hernandez
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Silversea has selected Duval-Leroy as its champagne of choice aboard its ships.
Duval-Leroy and Silversea share core values, which is commitment to exceptional quality, the company said in a statement.
“When selecting a champagne, the consideration of quality is paramount,” said Lawrence d’Almeida, Silversea’s wine ambassador. “For Silversea, this begins with choosing the right partner. And Duval-Leroy was, for us, a natural choice. It is a long-standing family business, always focused on achieving the highest quality. With Silversea, they share an uncompromising commitment to excellence, achieved through attention to detail and passion for its craft.”
Located in the heart of the Cote des Blancs, in Vertus, Champagne, Duval-Leroy produces a variety of champagnes that reflect the French tradition.
Guests will enjoy three Duval-Leroy champagnes aboard Silversea’s ships. The Duval-Leroy Brut Réserve will be the complimentary champagne of choice and will greet guests upon arrival in their suites. The Duval-Leroy Rosé Prestige Premier Cru will be offered to guests in upper suites upon embarkation, while the Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne 2002 will also be available on the Connoisseur’s wine list at an additional charge.
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like this or nc better?
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8 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:
Is Spirit an odd man out in the Silversea fleet? Comparing her specs and deck plans to the Muse – did they make a lot of mistakes on Spirit that were corrected in the future designs in that series? Muse has a higher tonnage but fewer cabins. Don't know if any of that affected your cruise, as the complaints seem to be about soft items (food quality and service issues) rather than the basic design.
I would have been very upset about the itinerary changes (even understanding the reasons), and expected that Silversea would have gone all-out to deliver excellence in every other area to make up for it. Combining the poor new itinerary with so many deficiencies was adding insult to injury...
Spirit is our least favorite ship.
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1 hour ago, drron29 said:
My most exciting excursion was today. We had a head on with another bus. Fortunately it was the worst affected.
The only injuries on our bus were 4-5 of us with grazed knees. Fortunately mine decided not to bleed despite my rivaroxiban.
Ours is the white bus.
from li'l Abner "Joe Btfsplk"
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43 minutes ago, drron29 said:
My most exciting excursion was today. We had a head on with another bus. Fortunately it was the worst affected.
The only injuries on our bus were 4-5 of us with grazed knees. Fortunately mine decided not to bleed despite my rivaroxiban.
Ours is the white bus.
You always seem to travel with a little cloud over you head😇
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I see you finally got the hang of posting pictures 🙄
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13 hours ago, sea bright said:
Tully (and I suspect others) give a rebate- much better than OBC on Silversea.
Yes, there are others. But I don’t think it’s allowed to name them here. It would probably cause too much competition friction for CC?
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These great questions and answers are from the days when 'Hollywood Squares' game show responses were spontaneous, not scripted, as they are now.
Peter Marshall was the host asking the questions, of course ..
Q. Do female frogs croak?
A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.
Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be
A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.
Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.
A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes.
Q. You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman?
A. Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.
Q. According to Cosmopolitan, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attractive, is it okay to come out and ask him if he's married?
A.. Rose Marie: No wait until morning.
Q. Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you get older?
A. Charley Weaver: My sense of decency..
Q. In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to say 'I Love You'?
A. Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and a twenty..
Q. What are 'Do It,' 'I Can Help,' and 'I Can't Get Enough'?
A. George Gobel: I don't know, but it's coming from the next apartment.
Q. As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less with your hands while talking?
A. Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing old question Peter, and I'll give you a gesture you'll never forget.
Q. Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?
A. Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.
Q. Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are you going to get any during the first year?
A. Charley Weaver: Of course not, I'm too busy growing strawberries.
Q. In bowling, what's a perfect score?
A. Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.
Q. It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps. One is politics, what is the other?
A. Paul Lynde: Tape measures.
Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?
A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom.
Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?
A. Marty Allen: Only after lights out.
Q. When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?
A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?
Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?
A.. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark.
Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything wrong with getting into the habit of kissing a lot of people?
A. Charley Weaver: It got me out of the army.
Q. It is the most abused and neglected part of your body, what is it?
A. Paul Lynde: Mine may be abused, but it certainly isn't neglected.
Q. Back in the old days, when Great Grandpa put horseradish on his head, what was he trying to do?
A. George Gobel: Get it in his mouth.
Q. Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your elephant?
A. Paul Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?
Q. When a couple have a baby, who is responsible for its sex?
A. Charley Weaver: I'll lend him the car, the rest is up to him
Q. Jackie Gleason recently revealed that he firmly believes in them and has actually seen them on at least two occasions. What are they?
A. Charley Weaver: His feet.
Q. According to Ann Landers, what are two things you should never do in bed?
A. Paul Lynde: Point and laugh
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Try Signature, I hear they give a better deal.
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If you have the equipment, what does it matter when it happens?
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Maybe 2 aircraft carrier groups lounging about in the area has something to do with it.
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So far the menus still look the same as always.
Straight out of the Master fleet wide daily menu schedule.
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43 minutes ago, Dolcevita Diva said:
This is party of the overall sustainability/environmentally friendly
An excuse to save more money! And cut more corners.
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9 minutes ago, jpalbny said:
Me too. Maybe if I can get them on my phone I can figure out a way to save them digitally. 🤔
It’s just isn’t the same for us old timers who are digitally handicapped.
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Silversea Water Cooler: Welcome! Part Five
in Silversea
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“They do not have direct flights under their contract” is what was stated.
So maybe so. I have never seen any direct flights offered to/from a Washington D.C. arpt.