Independent filmmaker MacGillivray Freeman Films, creator of 38 giant-screen productions, is coming to Washington, April 10-13, to capture images of the city’s monuments and memorials amid the cherry blossoms for a film it is making in partnership with Brand USA as a tribute to the National Park Service’s upcoming centennial anniversary.
Is there anybody in Santiago de Cuba that hasn’t walked up, down or across Heredia Street? The long and old city artery stretches from Peralejo to Portuondo neighborhood. Nowadays, both national and international visitors can see how it’s being refurbished within the context of the celebrations for the 500th anniversary of the village.
David Blanco y su grupo teed off on April 6 a tour to several provinces of Cuba as part of the activities included in the JOIN US and Say No to the Violence against Women and Girls campaign, promoted by the UN, activism of JOIN US (ÚNETE) Artist Network, “Tod@s Contracorriente” Project and the Iberian-American and African Network of Manliness (RIAM is the Spanish acronym).
In this role, O’Connor will lead the team accountable for media relations, publicity, social media, community relations, ship introductions and special events. He will drive messaging for product and program launches and be responsible for issues management and crisis communications. He will also oversee the collaboration among the international public relations teams in the United Kingdom, Australia and throughout Asia.
InterContinental Hotels Group has named Jorge Apaez its new Chief Operating Officer for the Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean region. The move comes after the retirement of industry veteran Alvaro Diago, the company said. In the role, Apaez will oversee 220 hotels under six brands in the region.
Barcelona seeks to protect the rights of its own people first over tourists. The iconic La Boqueria market in Barcelona, which is a favorite venue of locals and tourists alike, has now barred tourist movement.