Monthly Archives: July 2013

Canadian Tourism Commission roadshows provide training and networking opportunities for Brit travel agents

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hit the road, Jack: The UK office of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been out and about in English cities, bringing Canada into the offices of travel agents and tour operators. Working alongside Canadian destination partners and suppliers, the roadshows trained, educated and entertained 115 UK agents in Bournemouth and Bristol. The events also acted… Read the full press release

Kenyan national carrier, Kenya Airways, applauds Rugby Sevens team for its performance in Rugby World Cup in Moscow, Russia

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Nairobi, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier, Kenya Airways, has lauded the Rugby Sevens national team for its sterling performance in the just concluded Rugby World Cup in Moscow, Russia. The Kenyan team emerged fourth during the tightly contested tournament that was won by the New Zealand team. The team, which is officially sponsored by Kenya… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft enters testing phase

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The delivery of Air New Zealand’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft came closer to reality last month when Boeing showed off the first of its 787-9 test planes to the media in Seattle. The airline is due to take delivery of the first of its 10 new Dreamliners early next year and has announced… Read the full press release

Local high schools students visited Auckland Airport

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Students from four local high schools visited Auckland Airport in June to find out exactly how they could gain particular roles within the Airport, including what skills, experience and qualifications they would need to get any of those jobs. On June 12, a group of 32 students from Aorere College, De La… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports works towards the goal of limiting carbon footprint for its Concourse D planed to open in 2015

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with the aviation industry’s long-term aim of carbon neutral growth, Dubai Airports is working towards making Concourse D – which will become the new home of more than 100 international airlines that fly to Dubai International when it opens in 2015 – as energy efficient and sustainable as… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia welcomes Air India’s return to the Australian market after 16 years

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy welcomed the decision by Air India to launch direct non stop flights to Sydney and Melbourne – marking a return to the Australian market after 16 years. “Key to unlocking India’s long term tourism potential is improved air access and capacity. Securing direct flights to Australia… Read the full press release

Daily service of Japan Airlines between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki Airport

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines launches today a daily service between Tokyo (Narita) and Helsinki. The launch further strengthens Helsinki Airport’s position as the leading transit airport in Northern Europe for travel between Europe and Asia. Helsinki Airport warmly welcomes Japan Airlines to Helsinki, which provides the shortest and fastest connections between Europe and Japan…. Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority announced check flights for CofA and permit renewals no longer mandatory

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that it will no longer be a requirement to routinely carry out a check flight to qualify for the renewal of an expiring National Certificate of Airworthiness; annual EASA Permit to Fly; National Airworthiness Review Certificate; or Certificate of Validity. However, a check flight… Read the full press release

Celebratory Fares are now on sale for British Airways’ First Boeing 787

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Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Awards 2013 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Al Dhabi Lounge has been voted the best airport lounge in Africa and the Middle East in 2013 by customers of the world’s largest independent airport lounge access programme – Priority Pass. Al Dhabi lounge was… Read the full press release

Marriott International signed franchise agreement with WB AMBASSADOR SAS for the historic Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel

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Historic Ambassador Hotel to Join Company’s Signature Marriott Hotels Brand London, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that the 298-room Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador Hotel will join its portfolio of more than 3,800 properties worldwide on 1st July 2013 under a franchise agreement with WB AMBASSADOR SAS.  Located in the heart of… Read the full press release

Raffles Praslin Seychelles newlyweds “tree of love” program celebrates one year

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25 newlyweds planted their “tree of love” at the resort over the past 12 months  From June, couples will receive a photograph of their tree on their first anniversary 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples who celebrated their wedding at the romantic Raffles Praslin Seychelles 12 months ago will soon receive a photograph of their “tree of… Read the full press release

Annual Medical Tourism Fam Trip Thailand 13-18 August, 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — High-end Chinese health and wellness visitors are to be the primary niche-market focus of the annual Medical Tourism Fam Trip to be organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Spa Association between 13-18 August, 2013. More than 80 registrations from all over the world have been received… Read the full press release

The world’s largest hotel company Wyndham Hotel Group opened its first hotel in Ecuador

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GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today celebrated its continued expansion in Latin America with the addition of the 179-room Wyndham Guayaquil in Ecuador, marking the introduction of the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand in the South American country. The newly… Read the full press release

Dusit Thani Manila Hotel reports on its recycling projects and initiatives

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Makati, Philippines, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In its commitment to help save Mother Earth, Dusit Thani Manila has gone full blast in its comprehensive waste reduction program to conserve natural resources, protect the environment and help livelihood programs of our neighboring communities. RECYLE, REUSE, REDUCE Dusit Thani Manila collects used soda aluminum cans and plastic bottles which are gathered… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s first 787 Dreamliner landed at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s first 787 Dreamliner touched down at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) on Sunday morning. See pictures from the landing and arrival here. “It’s fantastic that we have taken delivery of ourvery first Dreamliner and that it can finally enter into service,” said Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos. Director of Flight Operations Norwegian Long Haul,… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways and HDFC Bank launched India’s first Premium Debit card

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has enhanced its partnership with HDFC Bank, the country’s second largest private sector bank, by launching India’s first Premium Debit card, the ‘JetPrivilege-HDFC Bank World Debit Card’. The feature-rich debit card will allow users to earn JPMiles on all daily purchases in stores or online, in… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines survey finds Greece, Spain and USA preferred destinations for Austrians

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Greece, Spain and USA preferred destinations Not just about sun and sand: culture main motive for travelling 37% of all Austrians already ‘fly’ abroad on holiday 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Crises may come and go. But Greece remains the destination of choice for Mr and Mrs ‘Average Austrian’. In a survey carried out recently, around one-in-eight… Read the full press release

KLM President & CEO Peter Hartman awarded royal decoration by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In her speech, State Secretary Mansveld remarked on Mr Hartman’s passion, saying: “This is what they mean when they say that someone has a ‘blue heart’, with kerosene running through his veins.” The state secretary went on acknowledge the role Mr Hartman had played in the merger between Air France and KLM,… Read the full press release

IATA study supported by analysis from McKinsey finds airlines Will be challenged to meet forecast demand growth

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for new thinking on the relationships between partners in the air transport value chain in order to attract the $4-5 trillion that will be needed over the next 20 years to meet the growing demand for aviation-enabled connectivity. The call came in an IATA study… Read the full press release

Swissport update on Spanish airports strikes

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport Spain condemns coercion and sabotage allegedly carried out by union militants in Barcelona’s El Prat airport, aimed at intimidating the company´s personnel, which is working in accordance with the minimum services decreed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Swissport demands that the unions CCOO, UGT and USO act with… Read the full press release

Finnair to join British Airways and Japan Airlines in their joint business on flights between Europe and Japan

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TOKYO, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first step has been taken to enable Finnair to join British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their successful joint business on flights between Europe and Japan. The three airlines intend to cooperate commercially by sharing revenue and by coordinating flight schedules and fares in order to offer greater benefits to… Read the full press release

Hristo Shterionov appointed Sofia Airport Executive Director

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hristo Shterionov is the new Executive Director of “Sofia Airport” EAD. On 26 June 2013 (Wednesday), he was appointed by Danaill Papazov, the Minister of Transport, at the position occupied by Veselin Peikov until then. Hristo Shterionov was born on 7 July 1963. In 1986, he completed a full higher education course at Higher Military Air Force School “G. Benkovski “in Dolna Mitropoliya, specializing in Aircraft Maintenance and Exploitation Engineering –… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to sponsor FC Barcelona Asia Tour 2013

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Tour Takes Football Stars To Fans In Bangkok And Kuala Lumpur For Friendly Matches Airline To Offer Barça Fans A Chance Win Match Tickets And Meet The Players Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let the games begin! Qatar Airways has been named the official title sponsor of the FC Barcelona Asia Tour 2013 to be held… Read the full press release

Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative report announced on June 27 in Chicago

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CHICAGO, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino joined with leaders from United Airlines, Boeing, Honeywell’s UOP and Clean Energy Trust on June 27 in Chicago to announce the release of a new report by the Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative (MASBI). With the findings and recommendations in the MASBI report, the commercial aviation industry has a… Read the full press release

Aegean Airlines won Best Regional Airline in Europe at this year’s World Airline Awards at Paris Air Show

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Kifissia, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aegean Airlines, a Star Alliance member, is a winner in the 2013 World Airline Awards held at the Paris Air Show on 18 June 2013, scooping the award for the Best Regional Airline in Europe. AEGEAN voted by passengers for the 3rd consecutive year the “Best Regional Airline in Europe”. The Survey… Read the full press release

Ryanair statement on UK Competition Commission timetable extension for its investigation into Ryanair’s minority stake in Aer Lingus

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (26th June) noted that the UK Competition Commission has extended the timetable for its investigation into Ryanair’s 6 ½ year old minority shareholding in Aer Lingus from 11th July to 5th September, an extension of 8 weeks. Ryanair believes this extension has been caused by the UKCC’s… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia and Air New Zealand partner over co-operative marketing initiatives

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia and New Zealand’s national carrier Air New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see more than A$6 million invested in joint marketing activity over a three year period to promote tourism to Australia in key overseas markets. Under the agreement the two parties will each contribute… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport reports it handled 4.28 million passengers in May 2013

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.28 million passenger movements in May 2013, a growth of 4.7% compared to the same period in 2012.  Flight movements increased by 5.4% to 28,500.  During the month, 147,600 tonnes of cargo were handled at Changi, 3.5% less than a year ago. The growth in passenger traffic was… Read the full press release

Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 celebrates 10th birthday, 225 million passengers handled

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — At a celebration yesterday (05/16/13), Munich Airport and Lufthansa, along with their joint subsidiary, the Terminal 2 Operating Company, gathered 150 guests to mark the upcoming 10th anniversary of the launch of operations of the terminal building. Terminal 2 – jointly planned, financed and operated by FMG and Lufthansa – was officially… Read the full press release

Hilton London Canary Wharf And Hilton London Tower Bridge Celebrate The British Weather With A Seasonal Conferencing Menu

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LONDON, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate the characteristically unpredictable British weather, Hilton London Canary Wharf and Hilton London Tower Bridge have created the Conference All Seasons package to reflect the traditional passing of the seasons. Starting in June, with the Summer Time offering, the conference and events menu will change every three months to incorporate favourite ingredients from each… Read the full press release