Brand Doubles Year-Over-Year Growth for First Two Quarters MCLEAN, Va., 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, today announced the opening of its two newest properties: Newport Middletown, RI and Fort Worth Medical Center, TX. The two new property openings push Homewood Suites’ North American footprint to… Read the full press release
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SMEs Dominated the Thailand Travel Mart Plus
BANGKOK, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dozens of Thai travel products and services ranging from boutique hotels to health and wellness centres gained valuable exposure and potential future business as a result of their participation in Thailand’s largest business to business travel trade fair between 5-7 June, 2013. Small and medium sized entrepreneurs dominated the Thailand Travel… Read the full press release
Air Lituanica signs agreement to lease a 76-seater Embraer E170 jet from Estonian Air
Air Lituanica has signed an agreement to lease a 76-seater Embraer E170 jet from Estonian Air. The lease contract is valid until the end of 2015. 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The leased aircraft is dedicated for flights from Vilnius to Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin starting at the end of June. Air Lituanica flights will be marketed under Air Lituanica brand and… Read the full press release
Mandarin Oriental and UnionPay International enter into a Global Partnership Agreement
Hong Kong, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and UnionPay International entered into a Global Partnership Agreement today, which will allow for closer cooperation on distribution and joint promotions. UnionPay International promotes the international issuance and usage of the UnionPay Credit Card. Attending the signing ceremony at the newly-opened Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai were Mr…. Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings Promotes Pamela M. Nicholson to Chief Executive Officer
Becomes Third CEO in Family-Owned Company’s History, First from Outside the Taylor Family ST. LOUIS, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that Pamela M. Nicholson, the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. She becomes only the third CEO in the privately held company’s 56-year history and the first to… Read the full press release
Launch of Business Events Canada in European Marketplace Grabs Industry Headlines at IMEX 2013
2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) placed Canada’s business agenda at the heart of IMEX this past May at Messe Frankfurt. Germany is the engine that powers the euro-zone economy, so this global meetings, conventions and events trade show was the ideal place to unveil CTC’s new Business Events Canada (BEC) brand in the European market. A special press conference lifted… Read the full press release
The U.S. Travel Association Praised Rep. Mark Amodei On Travel-Related Legislative Initiatives For Economic Growth
Washington, D.C., 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) for his leadership on travel-related legislative initiatives for economic growth. Topping that agenda is the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Rep. Amodei that would leverage the benefits of inbound international travel to the… Read the full press release
Travelport Focuses On Egypt As A Strategic Investment Region By Unveiling A Robust Business Strategy
Travelport unveils investment plan to boost Egypt’s travel industry GDS provider points to predicted industry recovery and gathers trade leaders in Cairo to reinforce commitment to Egypt’s travel sector Cairo, Egypt, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport – the leading provider of critical transaction processing solutions and data for the global travel industry – gathered industry leaders in… Read the full press release
Air France-KLM Group to use Amadeus’ shopping technology for a further five years across its domestic and international websites
Amadeus continues to grow its global e-Commerce business with key Air France-KLM agreement At the same time, a recent study performed by Amadeus finds that its e-Retail solution delivers on average a 7% increase in airlines’ online yield and a 24% increase in revenue Madrid, Spain, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner… Read the full press release
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Commends White House On Patent Troll Reforms
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issues the following statement in response to today’s White House announcement of new executive actions and legislative recommendations designed to rein in patent trolls and improve incentives for future innovation in high-tech patents: “Many consumers, businesses, and other end users across the country, especially in… Read the full press release
WTTC: Over 15,000 Hotels Globally Adopt the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative
2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Over 15,000 hotels around the world have so far adopted the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) methodology that allows them, for the first time, to calculate and communicate the carbon footprint of hotel stays and meetings in a consistent and transparent way. This huge achievement is the result of months of hard… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways to Host IATA 70th Annual General Meeting and World Transport Summit in June 2014
Global Aviation Leaders Converge On Qatar’s Capital City Doha As Industry Gathering Returns To Middle East Following 17-Year Absence Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA, 2013-06-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Qatar Airways as the host airline for the 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Transport Summit to be held in… Read the full press release
WAA calls on Local Businesses to Support Winnipeg Harvest’s Grow-A-Row program
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — As a longtime supporter of Winnipeg Harvest, Winnipeg Airports Authority is issuing a challenge to local businesses to Grow-A-Row this summer to help nourish families in our community. This summer marks the eighteenth year Winnipeg Airports Authority is participating in Winnipeg Harvest’s Grow-A-Row program. Over the years, they have donated more than… Read the full press release
Kauniste pop-up shop at Helsinki Airport is now open!
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kauniste works together with young designers to create inspirational everyday textiles. Kauniste pop up –shop was opened on June 1 at Helsinki Airport. Kauniste unites the talents of young graphic designers and craftsmen. It combines the best of both worlds: fresh design and traditional screen printing skills. Pop up –shop offers fresh… Read the full press release
ECTAA calls for competitive travel market offering high level of consumer protection in the upcoming revision of the European consumer legislation on package travel
2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In view of the long awaited revision of the European consumer legislation on package travel, The European Travel Agents’ And Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) is calling for the maintenance of a high level of consumer protection while ensuring a level-playing field among all actors in the travel market. At its bi-annual meeting in… Read the full press release
IATA 69th Annual General Meeting endorsed a resolution on “Implementation of the Aviation Carbon-Neutral Growth Strategy”
Historic Agreement on Carbon-Neutral Growth Download video (MP4) Cape Town, 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution on “Implementation of the Aviation Carbon-Neutral Growth (CNG2020) Strategy” (pdf). The resolution provides governments with a set of principles on how governments could: Establish procedures for a single market-based measure… Read the full press release
IATA 69th Annual General Meeting Reaffirmed Support for New Distribution Capability Initiative
Better Comparison Shopping; Richer Content for Travel Agents Cape Town, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) reaffirmed its support for the New Distribution Capability (NDC) initiative. This will develop an open, XML-based distribution standard for data exchange between airlines and travel agents. In a unanimously approved AGM Resolution (pdf),… Read the full press release
Global STR Data Confirms Hilton Worldwide as the Largest Hotel Company in Turkey
ISTANBUL, 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marking the start of the Turkey and Neighbours Hotel Investment Conference 2013, Hilton Worldwide today announced the addition of three new hotels to its Turkish pipeline, demonstrating the accelerating growth of the company’s portfolio in Turkey and making it the first operator in the country that will surpass 10,000 rooms operating and under… Read the full press release
Kempinski Hotels selected Nor1, Inc. to Provide its Data-Driven Upsell Solutions across the Brand Portfolio
Strategic Agreement to Enhance Guest Experience with Tailor-made Upgrade Options Geneva, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel brand, announced that it has selected Nor1, Inc., the technology leader in upsell solutions, to provide its data-driven upsell platform for the portfolio of 80 luxury properties. Since 1897, pioneering Kempinski Hotels have been on… Read the full press release
Wingate by Wyndham Delivers Special Uber Offer to NYC Conference Goers
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Fighting for a cab in an unfamiliar, bustling city can often be daunting. Wingate by Wyndham® is making that job easier for those attending the 35th Annual New York University (NYU) International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York City next week with a $20 discount on their first ride with on-demand… Read the full press release
EVEN™ Hotels, IHG’s Holistic Wellness Hotel Brand, Expands Options for Manhattan Travelers
ATLANTA, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)]today announces the signing of the second EVEN™ Hotels property in New York City, with an ownership group led by Frank Chan and Lance Steinberg. The IHG managed hotel will be located at 321 West 35th Street in midtown Manhattan. The hotel will be a new build… Read the full press release
Beth Hotze to Lead Oakwood Worldwide’s Dedicated Sales and Service Team
LOS ANGELES, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Hotze as the company’s director of sales for its relocation business. In this role, she will be responsible for driving market sales strategy while establishing and maintaining key relationships with relocation… Read the full press release
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of HYATT house Minot
130-room Hyatt House location marks North Dakota’s first Hyatt-branded hotel Minot, ND, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announce the opening of HYATT house Minot, North Dakota’s first Hyatt-branded hotel. On top of Minot’s North Hill, HYATT house Minot overlooks the Magic City and offers the conveniences of hotel living with the… Read the full press release
Brand USA Continues To Build A Solid Team, Filling Key Positions With Industry Experts
Washington, DC, SEATTLE, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the nation’s public-private partnership dedicated to increasing international visitation to the United States through cooperative marketing and promotional efforts continues to build a solid team, filling key positions with industry experts. “We have assembled an extremely talented group of professionals to help drive Brand USA through the next… Read the full press release
Aviation Leaders Gather in Cape Town for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
Cape Town, 2013-05-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that some 700 aviation leaders are gathering in Cape Town, South Africa for the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. From 2-4 June 2013 Cape Town will be the global capital of commercial aviation as the industry discusses… 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
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
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
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