LONDON, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has appointed SharingMatters BV to develop an Enterprise-branded rental business in the Netherlands. This forms part of Enterprise’s ongoing European growth strategy. The company will establish a presence across the major Dutch airports, with the first expected to be open at the start of September, 2013. This will be followed soon… Read the full press release
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Travelport signed multi-year global distribution system deal with Abu Dhabi based Al Badie Travel Agency
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry, has announced a multi-year global distribution system (GDS) deal with Al Badie Travel Agency – one of the most established travel companies in Abu Dhabi. The new contract is a testament to… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group signs three new hotels in UK
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) continues to grow its presence in the UK with the signing of three new hotels – Holiday Inn Huntingdon – Racecourse in Cambridgeshire, Holiday Inn Glasgow Green in Scotland and Holiday Inn – Watford Junction in Hertfordshire. The first of the three to open will be Holiday Inn… Read the full press release
Massport increases FY 2014 Total Budget to $592 million, 2.5 percent higher than previous year
Budget is a 2.5 percent increase and is planned around nine major initiatives. BOSTON, 2013-06-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today voted to approve a Business Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 of $592 million, which is a 2.5 percent increase or $14.4 million higher than the previous year. The budget reflects… Read the full press release
Avis Car Rental honored with Canstar Blue’s “Most Satisfied Customers Award” in Australia
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — For the second year in a row, Avis Car Rental has been honored with Canstar Blue’s “Most Satisfied Customers Award.” According to the new car hire customer satisfaction survey in Australia, Avis earned a five-star rating in every category, including overall satisfaction, service, vehicle availability, booking process, transparency of costs… Read the full press release
Report: Heathrow is better located for passengers, business and jobs than new hub airport at Stansted or in Thames Estuary
2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new report, entitled “Best placed for Britain”, says that expanding Heathrow is the quickest way for Britain to get ahead in the global race, connecting the UK to growing markets around the world faster and at less cost to the taxpayer than any other hub option. The report has been compiled… Read the full press release
The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority approves City of Apache Junction Membership
MESA, Ariz., 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority voted unanimously to approve the City of Apache Junction as the sixth member government in the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Phoenix and the Gila River Indian Community comprise the remaining membership. Each member government has a single Board seat and vote…. Read the full press release
Ryanair finalise firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft
OVER 100M RYANAIR PAX P.A. & 3,000 NEW JOBS 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), today (19 June) finalised a firm order with Boeing for 175 new 737-800 aircraft in a deal worth $15.6 billion at current list prices, which will allow Ryanair to grow its fleet to more than 400 aircraft,… Read the full press release
HKIA reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume
HONG KONG, 2013-06-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported another busy month in April 2013 with across-the-board increases in traffic volume. Passenger trips and flight movements continued their upward trajectories, recording year-on-year growth of 1.1% and 5.1% to 4.9 million and 30,530 respectively, while cargo throughput reached 342,000 tonnes, up 4.5% compared to… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways awarded World’s Best Business Class in Paris Air Show at Le Bourget
Airline Wins Three Accolades At Skytrax Awards During Paris Air Show Qatar Airways Voted Best For Airline Staff Service In Middle East For Second Year Running Doha International Airport Boasts Best Business Class Lounge In World Paris Air Show, FRANCE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways took home three honours at the annual Skytrax 2013 World… Read the full press release
London City Airport campaign targets West End political communities to fly from the East
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Already the obvious choice for business travellers in Canary Wharf and the City, London City Airport is now turning its attention to Westminster. A multi-channel marketing campaign has been launched to target the business and political communities in and around the West End, to position LCY as a convenient alternative to Heathrow… Read the full press release
TravelClick and its Hotel Partners Take Home 23 Interactive Media Awards for Website Design Excellence
NEW YORK, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, earned 23 Interactive Media Awards™ (IMA), more than any other company in the ‘hotel/resort’ category. The IMA recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development, and honored TravelClick with a total of eight… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia set to open in 2014
Hong Kong, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is set to make a celebrated return to the island of the gods with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, Indonesia in 2014. The stunning island of Bali enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious retreat destinations with its combination of sandy… Read the full press release
Irene Hoek appointed head of global development at Dorchester Collection
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Irene Hoek has been appointed head of global development at Dorchester Collection and will be responsible for identifying and executing acquisition and management opportunities to grow the brand. With nine hotels currently within the company, the aim of Dorchester Collection is to increase its portfolio in key cities by 2015. Having worked… Read the full press release
Traffic numbers for Oslo Airport in May continue to show steady growth
Traffic numbers for Oslo Airport in May continue to show steady growth. In May, the increase was 2.5% compared with May 2012. 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Domestic traffic declined by 0.6 %, which was due to several holidays in connection with weekends in May, as well as a strike in Widerøe. International traffic increased by a… Read the full press release
Kenton County Airport Board Announces Elections, Appointments
2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — The chair and vice chair of the Kenton County Airport Board were elected tonight to serve a second term. James Huff, of Huff Realty, will continue as board chair. He has served on the board since 2006 and was first appointed chair one year ago. Larry Savage, Regional Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full press release
Sheremetyevo International Airport performance results for May and the first five months of 2013
Sheremetyevo is now the largest airport in Russia in terms of international passenger traffic 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has announced its performance results for May and the first five months of 2013. The number of passengers handled since the beginning of the year increased by 13.3% as compared to the same period in 2012, reaching 10.5 million people. Passenger traffic on international routes in… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley Airport passenger traffic increases in May 2013
Passenger Traffic Gains for Silicon Valley Airport in May 2013 — Calendar Year-to-Date Increase of 4.7 Percent — SAN JOSE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) passenger traffic increased 9.5 percent in May 2013 compared to the same month last year. This is the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year increased passenger traffic, for an overall… Read the full press release
Hyatt forms joint venture with experienced developer for multiple Hyatt Place hotels in Brazil
CHICAGO, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and FSA Group S.A. (FSA), a Libra Group company, to develop and own nine Hyatt Place-branded hotels in Brazil. The total investment from Hyatt and FSA for the development of these… Read the full press release
SkyTeam Summer schedule boosts flights from Greater China by 26% over previous year
SkyTeam Increases Presence in Greater China, Underscores Position as Region’s Leading Airline Alliance AMSTERDAM, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer SkyTeam is offering 26,833 weekly flights to, from and within the Greater China region, an increase of 26% in frequencies over last year. SkyTeam, which has four airlines from the region: China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern and Xiamen Airlines,… Read the full press release
flydubai Launches Business Class Services
Airline launches Business Class to meet the travel needs of its passengers Dubai, UAE, 2013-06-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of business class services, based on feedback from its passengers, across its network of 60 destinations. Commenting on the launch of the airline’s Business Class services, Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai,… Read the full press release
Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction selected for Manchester Airports Group (MAG) framework
2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction have been selected as preferred bidders for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) capital delivery framework, potentially worth up to £500 million in value over the next five years. The framework will initially operate for three years with the option for two 12-month extensions. The framework will… Read the full press release
Vacation exchange company RCI named one of Mexico’s Best Places to Work for
RCI® Recognized Again as One of the Best Places to Work in Mexico and as a Socially Responsible Company Mexico, Federal District, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI Mexico continues to demonstrate its commitment to serve its associates and the community RCI Mexico received two important distinctions during the first half of 2013. The global leader in vacation… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn hotel to open at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west
Sydney, Australia, 2013-06-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west. Oscars Hotels purchased the Sunnybrook Hotel in April 2011 and with this agreement will undertake a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the guest rooms and restaurant, after… Read the full press release
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group strengthens its portfolio in Russia with new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil
2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide, strengthens its portfolio in Russia’s regional cities with the signing of a new Park Inn by Radisson in Nizhny Tagil. The mid-market property will be the first internationally branded hotel in this prominent industrial city. Enjoying an outstanding waterfront location… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Enters into the Sixth Acquisition with Waramaug Hospitality
ARLINGTON, Va./ORLANDO, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expanding its joint venture with Waramaug Hospitality, Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces its sixth acquisition with Waramaug Hospitality LLC and a private investment group of the 382-room Sheraton Orlando North Hotel effective May 22, 2013. Hospitality Funding LLC, a Palm Beach, Fla.-headquartered boutique investment advisory firm, advised the buyer group… Read the full press release
Hilton Shijiazhuang, China Opens
First Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property In Hebei Province Opens 594-Room Hilton Shijiazhuang is the Tallest Building in Hebei Province SHIJIAZHUANG, China, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Shijiazhuang, its newest property in China. Hilton Shijiazhuang forms an integral part of the province’s tallest building development, boasting 594 exceptionally-appointed guest rooms, suites and… Read the full press release
Daniel Hollett of Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Wins Acorn Award
LONDON, 2013-06-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is celebrating after its director of sales and marketing was awarded a prestigious Acorn Award this week. Run by Caterer & Hotelkeeper, the awards recognise future stars of the hospitality industry and are now in their twenty-seventh year. The Acorns acknowledge flair and reward good… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide announces honors for its top annual development awards in North America
MCLEAN, Va., 2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced honors for its top annual development awards in North America. Awards are presented in five categories across the company’s portfolio of hotels, including: Developer of the Year, Best Conversion, Deal of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Achievement. Recipients are awarded based on criteria ranging from total… Read the full press release
The Panalpina Group joins Auckland Airport’s rapidly expanding Business District
2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Panalpina Group, one of the world’s leading providers of supply chain solutions, is the latest in a string of global companies to join Auckland Airport’s rapidly expanding Business District Operating a global network with over 500 offices in more than 80 countries, and employing 15,000 people worldwide, Panalpina World Transport is… Read the full press release