The centre becomes first training centre globally to attain all three IATA certifications Nairobi, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways Pride Centre, a training facility run by the national carrier, has been granted a new global certification by the International Air Transport Association. The new certification from the association designates the centre as an IATA Approved… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: May 15, 2013
GBTA Africa Energy & Resources Travel Symposium’s programme launched
Inaugural GBTA Africa Event to Heavily Feature Duty of Care South Africa, Johannesburg, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced the launch of its GBTA Africa Energy & Resources Travel Symposium’s programme. The event, a first for the region, will be held at the Cape Royale… Read the full press release
According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, International tourism receipts grew by 4% in 2012
Madrid, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Receipts from international tourism in destinations around the world grew by 4% in 2012 reaching US$ 1075 billion. This growth is equal to the 4% increase in international tourist arrivals which reached 1035 million in 2012. An additional US$ 219 billion was recorded in receipts from international passenger transport, bringing total… Read the full press release
Loews enhances its online and mobile presence, Selects TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy
NEW YORK, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts (Loews) is aggressively increasing and enhancing its online and mobile presence and has selected TravelClick to support the brand’s digital marketing strategy. TravelClick, a global provider of revenue generating solutions for hoteliers, will manage and execute Loews’ digital marketing and search engine strategy, including media buying and… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents
2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — This year Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expands its 100 Mile Cocktail program worldwide, adding new locally sourced cocktails to drink menus across six continents. Following a successful run in the Americas last summer, this year’s 100 Mile Cocktail initiative once again challenged mixologists to craft libations using only ingredients and spirits found within a 100-mile… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for April 2013
2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for April 2013 that show a decrease in both the number of passengers carried and cargo and mail tonnage compared to the same month in 2012. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,456,438 passengers in April – a… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Declares 147th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
Increased Quarterly Dividend & Share Repurchase Authorization Announces Accelerated Stock Repurchase Program Enhanced Fleet Modernization 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) returns value to Shareholders. Southwest Airlines’ Board of Directors, at its meeting held today, significantly increased the Company’s quarterly dividend to $.04 per share from $.01 per share. Annualized, this amounts… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates
SEATTLE, 2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers for the sixth consecutive year by J.D. Power and Associates in its 2013 North America Airline Satisfaction StudySM. The airline also ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates’ annual segment rankings between 2008 and 2012. “We’re honored to receive… Read the full press release
Lonely Planet announces its Top 40 best-selling books in celebration of its 40th Anniversary
2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guidebooks, kids’ books and cookbooks. As part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, Lonely Planet has today revealed its Top 40 best-selling books in Australia for the last 12 months. Topping the list is Lonely Planet Vietnam (now in its 11th edition), closely followed by Pocket New York City and Pocket Paris, with Lonely Planet’s comprehensive European planning guides Discover Europe and Europe on a Shoestring rounding out… Read the full press release
San Antonio’s SAVE program offers fun for the whole family this summer
2013-05-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Antonio is the perfect destination for travelers looking to fill summer’s longer days with a variety of experiences to create long-lasting family vacation memories – for a price that won’t break the bank. With the San Antonio Vacation Experience (SAVE), visitors can save up to $1,600 in deals to over 70… Read the full press release