Partnership with Tejari aims to advance procurement functionality Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced a five year contract with Tejari to implement eProcurement technology across all contracting and supply management systems. ADAC will use the technology to enhance buyer and supplier interaction throughout the organization. The contract… Read the full press release
Daily Archives: May 29, 2013
Lufthansa set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, implementing worldwide standards
• From 1 June, 1000-foot acceleration outside Germany • New take-off procedure reduces CO2 emissions and fuel consumption • Transparent measurement procedure planned at Frankfurt Airport prior to introduction in Germany 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa is set to change its take-off procedure for all departures outside Germany, thereby implementing worldwide standards. As of 1 June… Read the full press release
Tourism trading floor at CTC’s major annual international marketplace yields millions of dollars for Canadian tourism industry
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has taken down the banners and folded away the tables at the Ottawa Convention Centre, marking the close of another highly successful edition of Rendez-vous Canada (RVC). The premier annual marketplace for the Canadian tourism industry took place May 12-15 in Ottawa,ON. Attendees drew inspiration from the Canadian experiences around them in the… Read the full press release
Gabrielle Aplin and Clean Bandit the Latest to Join the List of Performers for Jersey Live 2013
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey Live Festival returns this summer, supported for the 8th year by headline sponsors JT, for its 10th anniversary event. The past decade has seen huge names including The Prodigy, Kasabian and Snow Patrol perform at Jersey Live, but the 10,000 capacity festival has also had a track record of showcasing young… Read the full press release
TripAdvisor’s 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award is Given to Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas Receives TripAdvisor’s 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award. Prestigious award recognizes top-performing businesses on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review site. 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is the recipient of TripAdvisor’s 2013 Certificate of Excellence Award, which honours businesses that consistently earn high ratings from TripAdvisor travelers. “Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is honoured… Read the full press release
UNWTO is Inviting Submissions for the 2013 Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism
Madrid, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — UNWTO is inviting submissions for the 2013 Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism, which acknowledge the achievements of exceptional leadership in the sector. The nominations should be submitted before 1 October 2013. Since the inception of the UNWTO Awards in 2003, the World Tourism Organization has recognized the contribution of… Read the full press release
Air France and KLM to Operate inflight Connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on Board
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate their first inflight connectivity flights with Wi-Fi on board. The new service will allow customers to remain connected with the world by being able to send text messages and e-mails and surf the internet during their flight. On our specially designed inflight… Read the full press release
Iberia bautiza el más nuevo de sus aviones Airbus A320 con el nombre de “Valle de Mena”
Iberia bautiza el más nuevo de sus aviones Airbus A320 con el nombre de “Valle de Mena” Con este nombre, Iberia quiere hacer un homenaje al municipio burgalés del Valle de Mena en particular. El Ayuntamiento de Valle de Mena ha creado páginas en Facebook y Twitter dedicadas a este avión. Este avión vuela dentro… Read the full press release
Wyndham Worldwide & Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate as the first group of “Littles” completed the 13-week program
“Big” Success for First Class of Graduates from Big Brothers Big Sisters Parsippany, N.J., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — When Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) associate Sarahi Grande first learned about the Workplace Mentoring Program between the Company and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen, Passaic & Sussex, she knew immediately that she wanted to be a… Read the full press release
Casinos IPA — The New Beer Launched by The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
SANTA CRUZ, CA, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing unveiled a new Boardwalk beer for the 2013 season. “Casinos IPA” is the result of a unique collaboration between the two Santa Cruz companies. The Boardwalk worked with Mountain Brewing on the style and flavor of the beer and… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens Seven New Hotels In Europe
ARLINGTON, Va., 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces seven new hotel openings this spring in the growing European region, including the U.K., Ireland, The Netherlands and Hungary. Six branded hotels – Hampton by Hilton, Four Points by Sheraton and Holiday Inn Express – and one independent luxury hotel expand the Company’s portfolio by… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore Launches Photo Contest
Hong Kong, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Singapore invites all fans to share memorable moments of delight captured on camera during their holiday stays at any Mandarin Oriental hotel. One participant with the winning shot will enjoy a luxurious weekend stay at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Interested participants are required to submit one original photograph of them taken within… Read the full press release
Agoda.com Offers Hotel Deals in Hoi An, Vietnam
2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is providing deals on hotels in one of Vietnam’s most beautiful and alluring cities – Hoi An. Located approximately halfway down Vietnam’s long, S-shaped coastline, Hoi An has the distinction of being one of Vietnam’s 7 UNESCO World… Read the full press release
Ryanair Supports Charity Single “Drive Her On” in Memory of Captain Eamon Wall
“DRIVE HER ON”AVAILABLE ON RYANAIR.COM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (29 May) announced its support for the charity single “Drive Her On”, released in memory of Captain Eamon Wall, a Ryanair pilot who sadly passed away in January. The song was written by Captain Wall’s… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels Opens Its Newest Hotel in Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renaissance Hotels, a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International portfolio, celebrated the opening of its newest gem in Malaysia today with the inauguration of the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel, officiated by the Tunku Temenggong Johor, Y.A.M Tunku Idris Iskandar Ibni Sultan Ibrahim. “The opening of the spectacular new Renaissance Johor Bahru… Read the full press release
Amadeus Publishes its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report
The document analyses economic, environmental and social impacts of Amadeus’ business, as well as its contribution to help meeting sustainability objectives Madrid, Spain, 2013-05-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, has ’published its 2012 Corporate Sustainability Report reviewing the company’s business and performance in 2012 from a sustainability perspective…. Read the full press release