FORT WORTH, Texas and SEATTLE, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Airlines and Alaska Airlines announced today that the two airlines are strengthening their relationship by adding new codeshare routes that will offer customers even more choices and benefits when traveling throughout the United States. The codeshare flights are available for purchase today for travel beginning Feb. 7,… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Business
Travelport launches new fare management tool
Travelport Net Fare Manager offers unrivalled flexibility and control Langley, United Kingdom, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces a new tool for agents which will enable them to significantly enhance the way they manage, mark-up and control the onward distribution of their airline filed private fares. The… Read the full press release
Travelport enhances partnership with RAK Airways with a global Full Content Agreement
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and RAK Airways, one of the flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, have announced an enhanced new partnership to benefit Galileo and Worldspan-connected travel agents around the world. Building on the participation agreement signed at the end of… Read the full press release
DoubleTree by Hilton Welcomes its First Guests in Ireland
The Morrison Dublin, a DoubleTree by Hilton, Reopens Following €7 Million Refurbishment DUBLIN, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ireland’s first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel opened its doors today, bringing one of Europe’s fastest growing upscale hotel brands to the Emerald Isle. A thoughtful and contemporary renovation of the Morrison hotel, in partnership with operators Martinez Hotels & Resorts, has… Read the full press release
Travelport and Ethiopian Airlines renew partnership agreement
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the travel industry and Ethiopian Airlines have announced the renewal of their long-term Operator Agreement, which will see the flag carrier of Ethiopia continue to distribute Travelport’s Galileo products and services in the country. The exclusive five-year agreement cements the longstanding relationship between Travelport… Read the full press release
Growth initiative to strengthen Copenhagen Airport as a hub
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new growth committee gets powerful players to join forces in bolstering Copenhagen Airport for the intense international competition with other airports and regions. The airport is a driver of growth and jobs in all of Denmark and in southern Sweden, and the committee has been entrusted with the task of identifying ideas… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide and Bayview Hospitality Group to Convert Downtown Toronto Metropolitan Hotel to DoubleTree by Hilton Brand
TORONTO and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide and Bayview Hospitality Group (BHG) today announced that the landmark Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, which BHG recently acquired along with the hotel’s two restaurants, will become downtown Toronto’s first DoubleTree by Hilton. BHG will continue to operate the hotel when it converts to a DoubleTree by Hilton later this… Read the full press release
Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv, Ukraine
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv in Ukraine. The property will be located in the very centre of Kiev adjacent to the Olympic Stadium and feature 199 keys – it… Read the full press release
Accor steps up its mobile strategy with a new comprehensive range of innovative solutions
The group revamps its applications and multi-brand mobile booking site accorhotels.com and launches the ibis family mobile application 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In a drive for ongoing innovation and to anticipate new consumer behavior, Accor has revamped its mobile solutions and now offers its customers an enhanced, more efficient, optimized experience available for every type of mobile… Read the full press release
Qatar Motor Show 2013 Concluded its third Edition with Close to 150 thousand visitors
Doha, Qatar, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Curtains fell on Qatar Motor Show 2013, as it concluded its activities on its third edition at Doha Exhibition Center today. The show organized by the Qatar Tourism Authority, in collaboration with q.media Events, and GL events, and inaugurated By His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime… Read the full press release
The Registry Collection® Program Celebrates 19 New Affiliated Properties in 2012
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Registry Collection is celebrating the close of a big year of accomplishments in 2012. In the program’s 10th anniversary year, it added 19 additional affiliated properties to its luxury network of affiliated resorts and unveiled a redesigned website. “This year was especially significant for The Registry Collection as we celebrated a decade… Read the full press release
OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE® EXPANDS GLOBAL OPERATIONS WITH OPENING OF CANADA OFFICE
LOS ANGELES, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has expanded its Canadian operations with the opening of a Toronto-based office and the hiring of 20-year corporate housing veteran, Elle Crane, to support the company’s corporate housing partners and continue to strengthen Oakwood Worldwide’s footprint in Canada. Oakwood… Read the full press release
Jet Airways Group Operating profits (EBITDAR) up by 244% despite higher fuel prices and rupee depreciation
Higher yields, cost & network initiatives help Jet Airways Group post PAT of INR 931 million for Q3FY13 vs. loss of INR 1,228 million in Q3FY 12. Editor’s Synopsis (Jet Airways and Jetlite combined): 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Group reported Profit after tax of Rs. 931 million or US $ 16.9 million for Q3 FY13 versus… Read the full press release
Simply the Best! Hartsfield-Jackson voted no.1 for amenities and more
ATLANTA, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the best U.S. airport for passengers searching for dining, amenities and business traveler services, according to Travel Leaders Group’s annual Travel Trends Survey. Hartsfield-Jackson also soared to the top of the list as the best place for passengers with a connecting flight. “Hartsfield-Jackson is more than a busy… Read the full press release
We’re looking to build on the retention of train franchise
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the article below Gary Iddon, appointed as General Manager, North and Scotland for Virgin Trains in January 2013, looks back on a dramatic 2012 for the company and sets out his vision for 2013 and beyond. The article is reproduced with the kind permission of the Lancashire Evening Post. It was published by… Read the full press release
JAL Group Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Three Quarters of Fiscal Year 2012
TOKYO, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, the consolidated financial results for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2012 (year ending March 31, 2013). During this nine-month reporting period, post-quake restoration demand continued to drive the Japanese economy; however, the economic rebound was blunted by a slowdown in the global economy. Recently, signs of… Read the full press release
GBTA Australia & New Zealand Sells Out in Advance of Inaugural Symposium
Canberra, Australia, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced that the inaugural Government Travel Symposium has sold out for delegate attendees. The Symposium will open on Tuesday March 5th with the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management Education and Buyer-Sponsor networking and follows by five dedicated … Read the full press release
Travelport starts 2013 with a win in Poland
INT Travel, a leading IATA accredited agency in southern Poland, switches to Travelport Warsaw, Poland, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has today announced a new multi-year agreement with INT Travel, one of the largest independent IATA accredited travel agencies in the southern part of Poland. As part of the… Read the full press release
BDRC Continental Crowns Hilton Hotels & Resorts UK’s Number One Provider Of Meetings Services
2012 UK MeetingsMetrix Research from BDRC Continental Puts Hilton Ahead of the Pack LONDON and MCLEAN, Va., 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the iconic hotel brand with 70 properties in the UK, has been awarded the title of the country’s number one provider of meetings services. The findings were revealed by renowned market research provider… Read the full press release
Marriott to Double in Size in Thailand: Signs Landmark Deal with TCC Hotels Group for Seven Hotels
Marriott International expects to add 3,000 rooms to its existing portfolio of hotels in the country from 2016. BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International today announced the signing of seven management agreements with TCC Hotels Group which will see the US hospitality company operating seven TCC hotels across Thailand. These agreements make the TCC Hotels… Read the full press release
CAA statement on passenger rights claims
2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Following this week’s rulings in both the UK and European courts, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today reiterated its advice to passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations. Passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled are entitled to assistance from the airline such as food, drinks and accommodation where necessary. In… Read the full press release
First Great Western and First Capital Connect rail franchises
FIRSTGROUP PLC STATEMENT RE: FIRST GREAT WESTERN AND FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT RAIL FRANCHISES 2013-02-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the announcement by the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) today, FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, confirms the following with regard to its First Great Western and First Capital Connect rail franchises. The First… Read the full press release
Hull Trains achieves record score for overall customer satisfaction
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Figures released today by Passenger Focus, the independent rail industry passenger champion and watchdog, reveal that First Hull Trains scored 95 per cent in overall customer satisfaction – a seven per cent improvement on the autumn 2011 survey, and two per cent better than the score achieved in spring 2012. The figures put… Read the full press release
Loews Hotels Returns to Washington D.C. and Celebrates the Golden Anniversary of The Madison Hotel
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Loews Hotels & Resorts returns to Washington, D.C. with a new running mate, the Loews Madison Hotel. The hotel, which recently completed a dramatic $23 million renovation, is celebrating 50 years as one of the most distinguished hotels in the nation’s capital. With fifty years of unprecedented success, past presidents, D.C…. Read the full press release
First Capital Connect passenger satisfaction score rises for third year running
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest results of a survey by industry rail watchdog Passenger Focus show that overall satisfaction with First Capital Connect (FCC) services has grown for the third year in a row. Of those customers surveyed in autumn 2012, 81% said they were satisfied or very satisfied (a 1% increase year on year, which is… Read the full press release
Gilles Bonnier is appointed Head of Accor’s new Property Management Department
Accor continues to adapt its organization structure and is creating a Property Management Department. 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As announced by Chairman and CEO Denis Hennequin at the presentation of the half-year results, Accor is redefining its organization structure to create a less capital intensive, more effective business model. Gilles Bonnier is appointed Global Chief Asset and… Read the full press release
Concur Reports Strong Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2013
REDMOND, Wash., 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2012. Concur reported total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 of $122.8 million, up 22% from the year-ago quarter and up 4% from the prior quarter. Fiscal 2013 first quarter non-GAAP pretax income was $17.2 million,… Read the full press release
Customers voice satisfaction for First TransPennine Express
2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — First TransPennine Express (FTPE) scored 88 per cent overall satisfaction in the independent National Passenger Survey. The research which canvasses the opinions of around 30,000 passengers was conducted in Autumn 2012. Results released today show that the train operator has improved in 19 of the 36 categories (since Autumn 2011) with customers particularly… Read the full press release
GHA Discovery Reaches Three Millionth Member Mark
Geneva, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three is the magic number for the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as it is on the verge of welcoming its three millionth member to its GHA Discovery loyalty programme which was launched in June 2010. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent… Read the full press release
Meliá to focus on globalisation in 2013 to strengthen its leadership and adapt to market conditions
With a consistent growth plan, the company added 15 hotels in 2012, with 80% of the room outside Spain The hotel company has doubled its portfolio in the last two years in Asia-Pacific, which will remain a strategic focus for growth Gabriel Escarrer announces openings in 2013 in China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Germany and Austria, amongst… Read the full press release