Daily Archives: September 27, 2013

The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA)’s 2013 Inclusion Champion Award winners are San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and Hudson Group Retail LLC

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Awards recognize dedicated commitment to airport workforce diversity San Jose, Calif., 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Airports Council International -North America (ACI-NA) today announced the recipients of ACI-NA’s first-ever Inclusion Champion Awards, which recognize exceptional achievement in promoting and sustaining diversity throughout the airport industry’s workforce. The 2013 Inclusion Champion Award winners are the San Diego… Read the full press release

Air France unveiled new products and services in Premium Economy and Economy cabins at IFTM-Top Resa fair for travel and tourism professionals

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2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the IFTM-Top Resa fair for travel and tourism professionals, Air France is unveiling its new offer of products and services in the Premium Economy and Economy cabins. The first stage of the move upmarket for all Air France customers, it will be followed in 2014 by the new La Première and… Read the full press release

American Airlines and Qatar Airways sign reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement

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Members of American’s AAdvantage® Program and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club Can Earn and Redeem Miles on Flights Operated by Both Airlines Fort Worth, Texas, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Airlines and Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways today announce an expansion of their relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement, providing customers more opportunities to earn… Read the full press release

La SNCB réclame des dommages et intérêts à AnsaldoBreda

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2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — la SNCB a introduit une demande en dommages et intérêts de plus de 27 millions auprès d’un tribunal néerlandais à l’encontre du constructeur de train italien AnsaldoBreda. Le montant doit compenser le préjudice subi en raison de la non-livraison de rames fonctionnelles V250. Il s’agit d’une somme provisionnelle. Le 3 juin 2013,… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association released its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report

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BUSINESS TRAVEL SPENDING SET TO GROW 3.4% IN 2014  London, UK, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, announces the results of its latest GBTA BTI™ Outlook – Western Europe report, a semi-annual analysis of the five most critical business travel markets in Europe: Germany,… Read the full press release

Ms. Pansy Ho, Shun Tak Holdings Managing Director, becomes first official PATA Foundation Ambassador

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The PATA Foundation, is delighted to announce that Ms. Pansy Ho, Managing Director, Shun Tak Holdings Limited, has accepted the role as the Foundation’s first official Ambassador. Announced during the closing ceremony of the second annual Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) on September 19, in Macau, Ms. Ho, who is also the Vice Chairman,… Read the full press release

Visitors to some of Scotland’s most famous historic sites will be able to channel their inner artist this October

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2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visitors to some of Scotland’s most famous historic sites will be able to channel their inner artist next month. A number of Historic Scotland sites are taking part in ‘The Big Draw’, the world’s biggest drawing festival. The participating sites are Edinburgh Castle, Duff House, Bothwell Castle, Urquhart Castle, Iona Abbey, Castle… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways made enhancements to its frequent flyer programme – Privilege Club

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All New Qatar Airways Privilege Club Programme To Be Effective From 4 October DOHA, Qatar, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways today unveiled details of its exciting new enhancements made to the airline’s frequent flyer programme – Privilege Club. These added benefits have been carefully tailored to offer Privilege Club members exclusive benefits as well as… Read the full press release