Background
Ruud, Arne Conrad was born on April 13, 1926 in Gjovik, Norway. Came to the United States, 1952. Son of Conrad and Ingeborg (Kornstad) Ruud.
international tourism consultant
Ruud, Arne Conrad was born on April 13, 1926 in Gjovik, Norway. Came to the United States, 1952. Son of Conrad and Ingeborg (Kornstad) Ruud.
Student languages, journalism, Norwegian College, Uppsala, 1945. Student public relations, Los Angeles City College, 1954. Doctor Accupuncture (honorary), Medicina Alternativa, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1984.
Senior vice president, Bennett Tours, New York City, Seattle, Chicago, 1954-1969;
associate public, Holiday Magazine, New York City, 1969-1970;
president, Holiday Magazine Tours, New York City, 1969-1970;
co-producer syndicted radio show, Holidayworld of Travel, 1970-1980;
chairman of board, Scandinavian Travel Bureau, New York City, 1973-1975;
chairman, Travel Marketing Media/TMM International, Port Chester, New York, since 1970;
chairman, Festival Management Inc., Port Chester, since 1992;
executive vice president, Lattco, Port Chester, also New York City, since 1002. President Holidayworld Prodns., Mamaroneck, New York, since 1990. Consultant Ministry of Maritime Affaris, Valetta, Malta, Europe, since 1988, ITT-Electronic Travel Division, New York City, 1979-1982.
President-elect, executive vice president, treasurer American Society Travel Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, New York City, 1967-1974. Chairman, treasurer Pacific Area Travel Association, New York City, 1966-1969. Speaker in field; consultant on devel of tourism and convention business.
Broacaster, co-host travel programs Station WAFS-AM & FM, New York, since 1990.
Welfare officer for Allied Forces Norwegian Army, 1945-1947. Member National Press Club (Washington), Meeting Planners Association, Overseas Press' Yacht Club.
Married Dagny Horn Mathiesen, February 1944 (divorced March 1947). 1 child, Anders; married Kate Ankerstjerne Arenskov, April 1, 1950. Children: Lars Peter, Karin Ingeborg, Jan Conrad.