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TRAVEL News Although large companies are also signing up to be a part of the Silverjet Set, Buckman suggests that this program works best for small companies looking for the best value ticket, that may not be fully flexible, but is the best fare of the day. Silverjet does, in fact, have another program for large corporations that want full flexibility on ticket purchases, allowing them to new arrivals The Waldorf=Astoria Collection announced the grand opening of the Guerlain Spa Boutique at The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City, on December 3, 2007. The new boutique is located just east of the main lobby and retails the skincare, fragrance and makeup collections of Guerlain Paris. Its opening precedes the unveiling of the Guerlain Spa at the hotel, set for early this year. on the horizon Two major expansions are under way at the Luton Terminal seatside check-in Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Scheduled for completion in late 2009, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is in the midst of a 205-acre expansion that will include the addition of over 200 hotel rooms, 50 two-bedroom vacation villas, a rooftop deck for viewing fireworks, a new swimming pool and a 300-space underground parking garage. A significant multiyear expansion plan has also been unveiled that will include major new attractions at Disney’s California Adventure, most notably “Cars Land,” inspired by the Disney/Pixar animated film Cars. The expansion will also offer an array of new private options for groups. receive refunds on what Buckman refers to as “naked no-shows.” In addition to receiving a free flight for every 10 purchased, members of the Silverjet Set, also receive the value-added benefits of a dedicated support team and online member services for booking, tracking, reporting, managing and changing flight bookings. Frequent Silverjet travelers are also able to build and store individual profiles and preferences, such as their favorite seat or their favorite meal. Says Buckman, “A big part of it is the fact that we communicate with those companies and talk with them and make sure that they feel happy with our service. We’re already looking at how we can build further functionality into the program.” Since going live in October, the Silverjet Set program has proven very successful. Over 300 companies have joined in the U.S. alone. Globally, membership has reached over 1,000. Not bad for a company that celebrated its first anniversary on January 25th of this year. Where Are We? Do you recognize this destination? E-mail jennifer.juergens@nielsen.com with your answer, and be entered into a drawing for a $100 Marriott travel card. incentivemag.com | February 2008 | Incentive | 73 http://www.incentivemag.com

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Incentive Magazine - February 2008 Editor’s Note: Archie and the Boys In The News Cover Story: On The Ball Incentives Incentive Primer: How to Use Sporting Events Incentive Interview: Jim Avery on Doing the Right Thing Employee Empowerment Motivates and Pays Dividends Hospitals, Nurses Win With Flexible Scheduling Legal Ease: Safety Programs and Unions Case Study: The Weitz Company Retains Its Boomers Potentials: Here and Now Star Power in the Kitchen Awards: Gift Card Trends for the New Year Travel News The Manhattanization of Las Vegas Classics Renewed: Monaco and France Advertiser Index Off The Cuff: Tumi’s Mike Landry

Incentive - February 2008

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