New mobile solution offers travel agents access to the Galileo and Apollo GDS platforms anytime, anywhere Singapore, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announced the launch of a new, innovative mobile solution for travel agents in the Asia Pacific region. Known as GalileoTerminal, the web-based solution enables travel agents… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: October 18, 2012
New security contract awarded to G4S
Oslo Airport, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a thorough evaluation process, Oslo Airport has decided to award G4S the contracts for security services. The contracts have a duration of six years, starting 1 March 2013. The bidding process has been conducted as two separate competitions, one for the passenger terminal and one for outside areas. Valued at… Read the full press release
Condé Nast Traveler Names Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele #1 Resort in Hawaii in Annual Readers’ Choice Awards
Escape to the private Hawaiian island this fall with Third Night Free offer Hawaii, Lana’i, Lodge at Koele, U.S.A. – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele was named as the Top Resort in Hawaii by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Resort also placed #32 in the world in the Top… Read the full press release
Management training programs help you find your inner manager | Managament training student jobs, Management training careers
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Management training programs, leadership development programs, and other sorts of professional development offers newer employees that can help them advance further in the company. Specifically, these types of training programs offer a valuable commodity in an economy that has many businesses wanting to cut frills instead of making serious investments that don’t… Read the full press release
Marriott to Grow Russia and CIS Portfolio by Over 50 Percent to More than 30 Hotels by 2015
MOSCOW – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Leading global hotel operator Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is on track to double its portfolio in Europe from 40,000 rooms to 80,000 rooms by 2015. Marriott is fueling much of its growth in Europe with a strong focus on new development in Russia & CIS and today announced it… Read the full press release
The Chairman and CEO of Air France visits Brazil
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Focusing on the Brazilian market, Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman and CEO of Air France, was in the country on October 17th to visit the local company operations, in addition to meeting partner companies. On this occasion, the CEO took the opportunity to discuss possible network developments such as the introduction of A380… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport upgrades mobile site
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bristol Airport has upgraded its mobile web site following customer research which showed more passengers want information while on the move using mobile devices. The improved site makes useful information easily accessible and quick to download, with a new drop down menu option making better use of available space on smaller screen sizes. The… Read the full press release
SAS strengthens its position in Finland
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — From November 1, SAS will be taking over responsibility for commercial operations in Finland. This is taking place in line with SAS’s 4Excellence strategy and strengthens SAS’s position on the Finnish market. Finnish subsidiary Blue1 is being converted to a production company, with the primary task of delivering operational flight services to… Read the full press release
Conrad Macao Adds Plush to ‘Pink Revolution’
Luxury hotel ‘thinks pink’ to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer MACAO – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Conrad Macao, Cotai Central will be launching a series of ‘pink experiences and collectibles’ from October 1, till November 30, 2012, in support of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution. This is an annual breast cancer awareness and… Read the full press release
UNWTO opens two new Sustainable Tourism Observatories in China
Madrid, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Kanas Lake Nature Reserve in the extreme north-west of China and the city of Chengdu, one of China’s most populous cities, are the locations of two new UNWTO Sustainable Tourism Observatories designed to monitor the environmental, social and economic impacts of tourism. The Chengdu and Kanas Observatories join UNWTO’s network… Read the full press release
JAL Announces International Fare Fuel Surcharge for Tickets Issued between December 2012 and January 2013
TOKYO, 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has requested for approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise up the fuel surcharges applied on all international passenger tickets issued between December 1, 2012 and January 31, 2013 as detailed below. JAL sets fuel surcharge levels bimonthly based on the… Read the full press release
England’s The Waterside Inn Comes to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong at Caprice
Michel Roux brings 28 years of three Michelin stars to the glittering kitchens of Caprice for an exclusive engagement in November Hong Kong, China – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A master in culinary design and sustaining the coveted three Michelin-star award at his signature restaurant The Waterside Inn in Bray, England for 28 consecutive years, Michel Roux Sr brings this unique… Read the full press release
AER LINGUS IS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR GEORGE BEST LOOK-A-LIKES
2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate Aer Lingus’ move to George Best Belfast City Airport on 28th October 2012, the airline is launching a competition to find the ‘best’ George Best look-alike in Northern Ireland. Terms and Conditions PRIZES: 10 runners-up will receive a return flight to London courtesy of Aer Lingus and the overall winner will… Read the full press release
GBTA Forecasts Continued Growth in Business Travel Spend in China as Domestic Demand Increases
Chinese Authorities Rebalance Economy Towards Domestic Growth to Counteract Impact of Euro crisis Beijing – 2012-10-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA announces the results of its second GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China report, a semi-annual analysis of one of the largest business travel markets in the world. The report, sponsored by Visa, includes the GBTA BTI™, an index of business… Read the full press release