/24-7PressRelease/ - July 12, 2006 - The Manhattan Golf Classic on Governors Island (www.manhattangolfclassic.com) has really taken flight.
Imperial Jets (www.imperialjets.com), one of the leaders in the charter jet industry, has signed on as the Official Charter Jet of the Manhattan Golf Classic. The event will take place October 22, 2006, and features Legendary Golfer Tom Watson and Hollywood Legend Dennis Quaid teeing off against World #1 Annika Sorenstam and LPGA Sensation Natalie Gulbis in a veritable battle of the sexes Skins Game.
"Imperial Jets has a level of class and professionalism that makes them the perfect fit for the Manhattan Golf Classic," said ArenaCorp CEO Steve Feuerstein (www.thearenacorp.com).
As the Official Charter Jet, Imperial will be responsible for the transportation of the Classic's stars including Watson and Sorenstam.
Imperial Jets is headed by Howard Gollomp. "What better way to launch the elite services of Imperial Jets than to join the team of one of the most innovative and dynamic sports properties to make its way to our City," remarked Gollomp, Imperial Jets founder and CEO. "As a national charter jet company that is driven to excellence, we are greatly pleased to be associated with the game's finest talent including Tom, Annika, Natalie, and Tiger Woods' Coach, Hank Haney."
Gollomp is a veteran of the investment banking industry having served as Senior Vice President of Lehman Brothers and Managing Director of Rye Cap Assets, a Westchester based hedge fund. He is a serial entrepreneur with experience in the software, entertainment and private aviation industries. He started Imperial Jets with a single imperative - impeccable service.
Imperial Jets is a boutique executive air charter service based in New York and London and operating globally. In April they relocated their Headquarters to 4000 sq ft of Class A office space in the Empire State Building in New York City. The Company is engaged in an 18 month expansion plan which includes significant investment, a new image, strategic partnerships and 5 new global offices. They pride themselves in indulging their clients and paying attention to every detail.
When flying with Imperial Jets, safety is paramount. They are dedicated to providing their clients with the finest transportation in the world. All aircraft are Argus Platinum or Wyvern certified with insurance coverage in many cases exceeding $250 million.
"We are very pleased to be involved with the Manhattan Golf Classic," said Craig Alberino, Imperial Jets Chief Marketing Officer. "This is a wonderful opportunity to reach a very special consumer who values fine quality and superior service while partnering with a group that is dedicated to providing the same kind of service that we are."
Alberino joined the company as the Chief Marketing Officer in May. He has a background of over 15 years marketing and business development in the software and management consulting industries. His tenure includes General Electric, IBM, numerous startups and most recently a 1 billion dollar joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft where he led business development for the UBS account.
For exclusive star player interviews, player video footage, photographs, and further information, please contact Kristen Ehrling, Director of Public Relations, ArenaCorp Holdings Limited at 212-755-5870 or email [email protected].
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