TravelClick North American Distribution Review Q1-2014: Online Channels Continue to Lead Bookings in 2014

NEW YORK, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the fourth quarter (Q4) 2013, online channels which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), hotel websites (Brand.com) and global distribution systems (GDS) used by travel agents continued to experience year-over-year growth in hotel room nights booked, according to data from the TravelClick North American Distribution Review (NADR; First Quarter 2014)…. Read the full press release

Flybe designated one of its Bombardier Q400 aircraft as official ‘Love Plane’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Devon,UK, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Europe’s largest regional airline invites UK to ‘Follow Our Heart’ for Valentine’s Day! Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has designated one of its Bombardier Q400 aircraft as an official ‘Love Plane’ to celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Decked out with hearts on its nose and underbelly to be visible from the ground,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its existing fleet on its Singapore-Doha route

First Route In The Airline’s Southeast Asia Network To Operate The 787 Aircraft Qatar Airways’ 787 Aircraft On Static Display At Singapore Airshow 2014 From 11 to 14 February Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways has announced that, commencing 31 March, 2014, it will be operating a Boeing 787 Dreamliner alongside its existing fleet of… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group announced quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of Feb. 25

SEATTLE, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of Feb. 25. The dividend—which is 5 cents per share, or 25 percent, higher than the previous quarterly dividend—will be paid on March 11. Air Group began… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group announced several leadership changes in the company’s Legal Division

SEATTLE, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors has approved several leadership changes in the company’s Legal Division. Herman Wacker, Air Group’s deputy general counsel and managing director of legal, has been elected vice president of legal. Shannon Alberts, managing director of corporate affairs and assistant corporate secretary, has been elected corporate secretary. Kyle… Read the full press release

Twisper Travel GmbH, the most reliable source for quality locations around the world, launched Twisper Guides on February 11th

Twisper (www.twisper.com), the most reliable source for the world’s favorite locations, is now launching Twisper Guides that allow everyday Twisper community members to curate, share and subscribe to personal guides for amazing locations around the world. A first for the travel and tech market, Twisper’s Guides marries the flexibility and creativity of web with the speed… Read the full press release