Nairobi, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — National carrier Kenya Airways has appointed Chris Diaz as its Marketing Director. Chris joins Kenya Airways from BIDCO Group where he served as the Group Marketing Director, overseeing functions in Communications, Corporate Affairs and Business Development across different countries. With the new appointment at Kenya Airways, Chris will continue to serve… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Human Resources
21C Museum Hotel Bentonville Announces Job Fair to Staff New Hotel-Over 90 positions to be filled across all departments
Bentonville, AR. – 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville announces its job fair at the University of Arkansas on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28. 21c management will be interviewing for over 90 positions across all departments of the hotel as well as for positions at The Hive, the restaurant and bar located… Read the full press release
Iberia denuncia la nula voluntad de diálogo del Sepla
El sindicato de pilotos ni siquiera acudió ayer a la reunión convocada por la compañía para transmitir la propuesta de negociación. Iberia reitera su voluntad de negociación “sin condicionamientos previos de ningún tipo” salvo el objetivo final de lograr unos niveles de rentabilidad que la hagan viable y con futuro. La propuesta de la compañía… Read the full press release
Bigger Attendance at Expanded PATA China Responsible Tourism Forum
SHANGHAI, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The second PATA China Responsible Tourism & China-ASEAN Tourism Development Forum concluded in Shanghai November 16 with 152 participants, up from 130 who attended the first forum on December 16, 2011. All delegates interacted with international experts to debate various issues relating to responsible tourism. Run in partnership with the ASEAN-China Centre… Read the full press release
Europe helps deliver global interoperability at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference
Montreal, 2012-11-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The States of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the European Union and EUROCONTROL, working with the European Aviation Safety Agency, the EUROCONTROL Agency, the European Commission, the SESAR Joint Undertaking and the ECAC Secretariat are playing a central role at ICAO’s Twelfth Air Navigation Conference (AN-Conf/12) taking place until 30 November 2012 in Montreal, Canada…. Read the full press release
Estonian Air to reduce the number of employees
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Due to the need to adjust operations in accordance to the reduced flight capacity, Estonian Air will decrease its staff by 146 people. Workforce reduction will be applied to all structural units of Estonian Air. Currently 318 people are working in the company. “Noticeable cutbacks in the flight volumes unfortunately leads to… Read the full press release
Negotiations concluded at Helsinki Airport
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finavia has concluded the negotiations concerning the business operations of Helsinki Airport. The goal of the organisation renewal, which forms the background for the negotiations, is to have an operating model which promotes customer service development and ensures a cost effective way of working. The outcome of the negotiations is that Finavia… Read the full press release
LAX TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2012
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers, visitors and workers traveling to/from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, are advised to expect vehicular traffic congestion and possible delays due to phased closures of westbound Century Boulevard between Airport and Sepulveda boulevards, and then of northbound Sepulveda Boulevard between… Read the full press release
The Brussels Airport House is born
2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2013 will see the opening of The Brussels Airport House that will bring together, under one roof, the people and the means to provide a complete service to job seekers, employees and employers. Brussels Airport is the second centre of economic growth and employment in Belgium, after the port of Antwerp. With… Read the full press release
SAS, The Board has decided that the conditions for the implementation of 4 Excellence NG plan exist
– 8 of 8 new union agreements have been signed November 19 – The Danish Pilot Union Agreement is conditional upon approval by one third of its members. 4Excellence NG is targeting approximately 3 bn SEK of annual improvement from cost reductions and organizational restructuring and approximately 3 bn SEK increased liquidity from asset sales… Read the full press release
Prezes LOT-u wybrany do President Commitee AEA
Warszawa, 2012-11-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dzisiaj Marcin Piróg, Prezes Zarządu Polskich Linii Lotniczych LOT, został wybrany do President Commitee Stowarzyszenia Europejskich Przewoźników czyli Association of European Airlines (AEA). Podczas dzisiejszego spotkania AEA, które odbyło się w Brukseli, Prezes dołączył do grona osób zasiadających w President Commitee, które jest najwyższym organem decydującym w Stowarzyszeniu Europejskich Przewoźników…. Read the full press release
Building a Winning “Team” at the TradeWinds
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — From glow-in-the-dark volleyball tournaments to a “survivor-style” stay alive challenge, the TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach “serves up” the ultimate in unique group activities on a gorgeous stretch of pristine beach. Groups large and small are invited to roll up their sleeves, kick off their… Read the full press release
Winnipeg Airports Authority One of Manitoba’s Top 25 Employers 2013
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is honoured to be named one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Employers for 2013. WAA previously received this award in 2010 and 2012 and was also recently recognized for the second time as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “We are proud to once again be named one of… Read the full press release
SAS, New union agreements signed with 7 of 8 unions- negotiations continues
2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — On November 12 the Board of SAS approved the 4 Excellence Next Generation (4XNG) plan to address the issues facing SAS. The 4XNG plan will improve EBT by approximately 3 bn SEK on an annualized basis and improve the overall cost flexibility. One of the conditions to implement the plan and for… Read the full press release
ADAC Continues to Make Workplace Safety a Priority
Health & Safety Week to give employees the tools they need to stay safe on the job Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) launched this week its annual Safety campaign and exhibition at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Supported by ADAC’s regulatory, subsidiary, operational and airline partners, the goal of… Read the full press release
Hilton Global Week of Service – November 15 Recap
MCLEAN, Va. – 2012-11-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Day Four of the Hilton Worldwide Global Week of Service, Team Members led more than 170 service events at corporate offices and hotel properties around the world, including signature events in Shanghai, China; Dallas, Texas and Bronx, New York. Service projects ranged from fundraising activities for a women’s shelter in Mumbai to packing dinners for children in Michigan – all with… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco Welcomes New General Manager
HONG KONG, 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Donald Bowman as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. His appointment commenced 1 November 2012. Mr. Bowman first joined Mandarin Oriental in 1997 and has held a variety of hotel management positions within the Group, including at Elbow Beach, Bermuda; Mandarin… Read the full press release
Ian Williams Appointed Manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele
Four Seasons veteran returns home to the islands Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ian Williams has been named manager of Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele. In his new role, Williams will oversee the rooms and laundry divisions at the 102-room Resort. “Ian is a great addition to the Lanai ‘ohana,” says Tom Roelens, general… Read the full press release
IATA Achieving Aviation’s Promise in Latin America
Panama City, Panama – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged stakeholders in the Latin American and Caribbean region to work together with the common goal of a safer and more efficient air transport industry in the region. “Latin America is a good news story. Aviation supports more than 4.6 million jobs… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC Honours Public Servants On Thanksgiving Day
Washington’s beloved policemen, firemen and all public servants will be honoured and thanked at a Thanksgiving meal served by Four Seasons staff volunteers on a 53-foot Mayflower trailer Washington, DC, U.S.A. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Who: Christian Clerc, regional vice president and general manager, dressed in traditional pilgrim garb along with Rolf Lippuner, director of rooms dressed… Read the full press release
Rita McClenny Named President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation
McClenny has more than 20 years in public service in tourism and film industries RICHMOND, Va. – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Governor Bob McDonnell appointed Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on November 9, 2012. As the leader of the state tourism office, McClenny will lead the team… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Declares 145th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
DALLAS – 2012-11-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines’ (NYSE: LUV) Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.01 per share to Shareholders of record at the close of business on December 6, 2012 on all shares then issued and outstanding. The 145th consecutive dividend will be paid on January 3, 2013. SOURCE Southwest Airlines ###
Accor recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute
Accor is the first French Group to integrate the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the World Paris – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, announced today the company has been ranked on the List of the 25 Best Companies to Work For in the… Read the full press release
ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTELS APPOINTS JOHN M. SCOTT AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. www.orient-express.com today announced that it has appointed John M. Scott III as President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Mr. Scott, 47, is an experienced operator of luxury hotels who previously served as President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, where he oversaw a portfolio of 17… Read the full press release
Apptricity Teams Up with GetThere to Deliver Streamlined Business Travel and Expense Management
DALLAS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Apptricity Corporation, provider of Jetstream which includes E-Procurement, Financial Productivity and Supply Chain solutions, announced today a new agreement with GetThere, the world’s leading travel and collaboration management solution, to deliver advanced business travel booking and expense management. “We are pleased to bring together GetThere and Apptricity Expense Management so that… Read the full press release
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman of Meliá, first UNWTO awardee for Lifetime Achievement
Palma de Mallorca, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and founder of Meliá Hotels International, has been awarded the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of a whole life of work and devotion to the hospitality industry. Jointly with Mr. Escarrer, the Chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Mr. Shao Qiwei, have… Read the full press release
GBTA Announces New Raft of European Advisors
London, 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry— today announced the appointment of three new volunteers to its European Advisory Board. The three new advisors are all travel buyers from across Europe. Mr. Rüdiger Bruss is Global Category Manager Travel & Mobility for Continental… Read the full press release
Les Etablissements Hilton Hotels & Resorts de Paris s’Associent avec le Réseau GRETA pour Former des Travailleurs Handicapés au Secteur de l’Hôtellerie
Le Groupe accueille 9 travailleurs handicapés sans emploi au sein de ses 3 hôtels: Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense PARIS – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Paris Orly Airport, Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Hilton Paris la Défense et GRETA, le réseau de formation continue, ont… Read the full press release
Travel Blitz: U.S. Travel Association Announces 2013 Grassroots Program
Washington, D.C. – 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today announced Travel Blitz, a 2013 grassroots advocacy program to stress the power of the $1.9 trillion travel industry and its 14.4 million-strong workforce to both freshmen and incumbent Members of Congress. It will leverage the strength of U.S. Travel’s 1,200 member organizations in identifying… Read the full press release
Marriott’s Core Values Translate Around the World
Company Ranked 6th on World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List by Great Place to Work® 2012-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute. The ranking is the world’s largest annual study of workplace excellence and identifies the top 25 best… Read the full press release