Richard Branson

Buttercloud Bakery and Branson's Chocolates Collaborate to Celebrate Mother's Day

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

MEDFORD, Ore., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Buttercloud Bakery® has joined forces with Branson's Chocolates to release new and exclusive Mother's Day gift packs in celebration of Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023. Buttercloud Bakery is a proud purveyor of made from scratch, handcrafted buttermilk biscuits and baked goods for more than 10 years and Branson's Chocolates is the destination for everyday indulgence of handmade chocolates, truffles, and other confections made in small batches.

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  • Buttercloud Bakery is a proud purveyor of made from scratch, handcrafted buttermilk biscuits and baked goods for more than 10 years and Branson's Chocolates is the destination for everyday indulgence of handmade chocolates, truffles , and other confections made in small batches.
  • "When you combine two iconic Southern Oregon brands like Branson's Chocolate and Buttercloud Bakery, known for creating the most indulgent chocolates and delectable biscuits and baked goods, you know it's going to be great."
  • Deluxe Gift Pack – Includes a half dozen Buttercloud buttermilk biscuits, six Branson's Assorted Ganache Truffles and six Lavender Sea Salt Caramels.
  • Now through Sunday, April 30, 2023, take 15% OFF any Spring Celebrations gift pack when you use code SPRING15 at checkout.

Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight

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Sunday, July 11, 2021

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (the Company or Virgin Galactic) today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Companys fourth rocket-powered spaceflight.

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  • Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (the Company or Virgin Galactic) today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Companys fourth rocket-powered spaceflight.
  • Michael Colglazier, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Galactic, said: Today is a landmark achievement for the Company and a historic moment for the new commercial space industry.
  • This seminal moment for Virgin Galactic and Sir Richard Branson was witnessed by audiences around the world.
  • Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. is a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers, as well as a manufacturer of advanced air and space vehicles.

Omaze and Sir Richard Branson to Make History by Sending Two People to Space Aboard A Virgin Galactic Flight

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Sunday, July 11, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Omaze , the charity fundraising platform that offers the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes, and Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic Founder, announced they will give away two seats on a Virgin Galactic commercial flight.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Omaze , the charity fundraising platform that offers the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes, and Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic Founder, announced they will give away two seats on a Virgin Galactic commercial flight.
  • The Omaze sweepstakes will support Space for Humanity, a nonprofit seeking to democratize space and send citizen astronauts of diverse racial, economic, and disciplinary backgrounds to space.
  • Participants can enter for the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime galactic journey: two tickets to experience microgravity at the edge of space aboard Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity, the same spacecraft that carried Sir Richard Branson to space and back this morning.
  • Now, we are incredibly excited to team up with Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic, and Space for Humanity to give two everyday citizens a chance of going to space.

Cashless Tipping And Secure ID Verification Among Virgin Hotels' Latest Mobile App Innovation

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

MIAMI, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels , the growing lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, announces the latest updates to their mobile app Lucy, which now offers even more contactless features for guests to employ from their smartphones including secure ID verification and cashless tipping ability.

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  • MIAMI, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels , the growing lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, announces the latest updates to their mobile app Lucy, which now offers even more contactless features for guests to employ from their smartphones including secure ID verification and cashless tipping ability.
  • By joining Virgin Hotels' Loyalty and Preferences program, The Know , guests can access the latest version of Lucy and its exciting new features, including pre-arrival identity verification, cashless tipping ability, and expanded room controls.
  • "With the addition of the exclusive use of our app Lucy, Know members now have access to extraordinary experiences at Virgin Hotels."
  • The updated mobile app is now live at all four Virgin Hotels in Nashville, Dallas, Chicago, and Las Vegas.

Virgin Mobile KSA Celebrates Earth Day and removes 100% of single-use plastic from its operations

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major move towards realising its local and regional sustainability ambitions, Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has eliminated all single-use plastic from its operations across the Kingdom.\nThe achievement marks Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia\'s local efforts in support of Virgin Group\'s wider aspirations to boost its sustainability credentials globally.

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  • b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major move towards realising its local and regional sustainability ambitions, Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has eliminated all single-use plastic from its operations across the Kingdom.\nThe achievement marks Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia\'s local efforts in support of Virgin Group\'s wider aspirations to boost its sustainability credentials globally.
  • Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa is responsible for all Virgin Mobile operations in the Middle East and Africa region, and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE.\nVirgin Mobile Middle East & Africa has been in the region since 2009 and operates the two consumer brands of Virgin Mobile and FRiENDi Mobile across the region.
  • Partnering with telecoms operators across the region, the Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa team provides customers with innovative products and packages designed to make their mobile experience better.
  • Conceived in 1970 by Sir Richard Branson, the Virgin Group has gone on to grow successful businesses in sectors ranging from mobile telephony and media to transportation, travel, financial services, hotels, health and fitness, as well as renewable technologies and space tourism.\n'

Virgin Mobile KSA Celebrates Earth Day and removes 100% of single-use plastic from its operations

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major move towards realising its local and regional sustainability ambitions, Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has eliminated all single-use plastic from its operations across the Kingdom.\nThe achievement marks Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia\'s local efforts in support of Virgin Group\'s wider aspirations to boost its sustainability credentials globally.

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  • b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major move towards realising its local and regional sustainability ambitions, Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has eliminated all single-use plastic from its operations across the Kingdom.\nThe achievement marks Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia\'s local efforts in support of Virgin Group\'s wider aspirations to boost its sustainability credentials globally.
  • Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa is responsible for all Virgin Mobile operations in the Middle East and Africa region, and is headquartered in Dubai, UAE.\nVirgin Mobile Middle East & Africa has been in the region since 2009 and operates the two consumer brands of Virgin Mobile and FRiENDi Mobile across the region.
  • Partnering with telecoms operators across the region, the Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa team provides customers with innovative products and packages designed to make their mobile experience better.
  • Conceived in 1970 by Sir Richard Branson, the Virgin Group has gone on to grow successful businesses in sectors ranging from mobile telephony and media to transportation, travel, financial services, hotels, health and fitness, as well as renewable technologies and space tourism.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/virgin-mobile-ksa-celebrates-ear...\n'

Virgin Hotels Checks In To Glasgow, Scotland: The Second International Lifestyle Hotel For The Brand

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

MIAMI, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels , the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, announces plans to open and operate a new hotel in Glasgow, Scotland.

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  • MIAMI, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Hotels , the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson, announces plans to open and operate a new hotel in Glasgow, Scotland.
  • Expected to open in 2022, Virgin Hotels Glasgow will be the brand's second Scottish hotel to be signed and will be managed by Virgin Hotels.
  • The property joins Virgin Hotels' rapidly growing roster, which includes Virgin Hotels Chicago , Virgin Hotels Dallas , Virgin Hotels Nashville and recently opened Virgin Hotels Las Vegas .
  • Virgin Hotels Chicago - named the "#1 Hotel in the United States" in 2016 and "#1 Hotel in Chicago" in 2016, 2017, and 2020 by the Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards - Virgin Hotels Dallas - named the "#16 Hotel in Texas" - Virgin Hotels Nashville and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas are now open.

Virgin Hotels Announces New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, March 1, 2021

MIAMI, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces James Bermingham's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • MIAMI, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces James Bermingham's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Bermingham joins the Virgin Hotels executive team following nearly two decades with Montage International.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome James into the Virgin Hotels family," says Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group.
  • Virgin Hotels Chicago - named the "#1 Hotel in the United States" in 2016 and "#1 Hotel in Chicago" in 2016, 2017, and 2020 by the Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards - Virgin Hotels Dallas - named the "#16 Hotel in Texas" - and Virgin Hotels Nashville are now open.

Virgin Hotels Announces New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Veteran Montage International Executive James Bermingham Appointed to Lead Virgin Hotels' Next Era, Overseeing Brands' Strongest Growth Year to Date

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  • Veteran Montage International Executive James Bermingham Appointed to Lead Virgin Hotels' Next Era, Overseeing Brands' Strongest Growth Year to Date
    MIAMI, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces James Bermingham's appointment as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Bermingham joins the Virgin Hotels executive team following nearly two decades with Montage International.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome James into the Virgin Hotels family," says Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group.
  • Virgin Hotels Chicago - named the "#1 Hotel in the United States" in 2016 and "#1 Hotel in Chicago" in 2016, 2017, and 2020 by the Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards - Virgin Hotels Dallas - named the "#16 Hotel in Texas" - and Virgin Hotels Nashville are now open.

Virgin Atlantic Partners with WNS to Digitally Transform Customer Experience during COVID-19

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

The new solution enabled Virgin Atlantic to work through high claim volumes while reducing backlogs and hold time, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

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  • The new solution enabled Virgin Atlantic to work through high claim volumes while reducing backlogs and hold time, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • WNS intelligent automation solution was able to deliver an enhanced customer experience amidst the pandemic for Virgin Atlantic, thereby helping them maintain customer confidence and brand loyalty, said Keshav R. Murugesh, Group CEO, WNS.
  • Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson 36 years ago with innovation and customer service at its core.
  • Headquartered in London, Virgin Atlantic and its holiday business, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, employs 6,500 people worldwide, serving 27 destinations across four continents.