2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport is on target to record a three hundred percent increase in its cargo figures for the year March 2012 – March 2013, bosses announced today (January 15). The airport, which last year boosted its cargo offering by developing a number of strategic partnerships, is forecasting moving in excess of… Read the full press release
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Ethiopian B787 Dreamliners Have Logged 5,560 Flight Hours in Five Months of Successful Operations
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has successfully integrated its four 787 Dreamliner aircraft in to its fleet with record length of non-stop flights and record high daily aircraft utilization in the industry. Since its first delivery in mid-August of last year, Ethiopian has logged 5,560 flight hours with average… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office re-launches “Tourism Awareness Campaign” 100,000 citizens participate at the first stage
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) launches the “Tourism Awareness Campaign” again and cooperates with local associations to organize activities. It is estimated that one fifth of Macau citizens will participate in the activities. The purpose of the campaign is to educate citizens about awareness of tourism in a widespread and effective way… Read the full press release
WTTC calls on India Government to reduce taxes and improve visa policies
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — “India is the 12th largest Travel & Tourism economy in the world and has the potential to become of the very biggest economies in our industry. Yet it risks squandering this opportunity through excessive taxation and restrictive visa policies.” At a speech today in Delhi, David Scowsill, WTTC President & CEO, has… Read the full press release
The Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators commits to UNWTO Code of Ethics
The Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR), representing 200 tour operators and 1,400 travel agencies in the Netherlands, has pledged to observe the principles of the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (Utrecht, the Netherlands, 9 January 2013). 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ANVR joins the growing number of tourism companies and… Read the full press release
Group Demand on the Mend in Time for New Year
TravelClick Data Shows Hotel Performance Closes Out Year Strong and Continues to Show Positive Gains in 2013 NEW YORK, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — After a dip in demand over the past couple of months, group occupancy is once again beginning to increase, according to data from the December 2012 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). When… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Names Constance von Muehlen Managing Director of Airframe, Engine and Component MRO
SEATTLE, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines has promoted Constance von Muehlen to managing director of airframe, engine and component maintenance repair and overhaul. In her role within the airline’s Maintenance & Engineering Division, von Muehlen will lead maintenance teams, supplier operations associated with products, and Alaska’s materials and stores organization. A veteran who flew Black… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Announces New Service from Baltimore/Washington and Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today announced that starting April 25, 2013, it is adding daily nonstop seasonal service from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Customers can check out the insanely low fares on flights and vacation packages offered… Read the full press release
airberlin Embraces “Lean & Smart”
Implementation of “Turbine” turnaround programme has begun Focus on core markets and stringent business model Initiatives defined of around 400 million euros by the end of 2014 Greater cost efficiency and even more customer orientation Stabilisation and expansion of competitive position 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today airberlin began to implement its “Turbine” turnaround programme. This is… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Becomes Official Airline of 2013 MiaGreen Conference & Expo
Spirit’s modern fleet, eco-friendly seating configuration and other innovations enable airline to burn less fuel per seat than competitors, making it one of the most environmentally-friendly airlines Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) continues to expand its green efforts, the company is proud to become the official airline of this year’s… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group Brands 56 Hotels Throughout U.S.
PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 7,260 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced that, through a deal with affiliates of Colony Capital, LLC, including Colony Financial, Inc., it has branded 56 properties throughout the mid-Atlantic and southeast corridor of the U.S. Formerly Jameson Inn properties,… Read the full press release
IHG’s groundbreaking Academy Programme Celebrates its 150th Partner Globally
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today celebrates the launch of its 150th IHG Academy in China. The global IHG Academy Programme partners with community organisations and education providers in local markets, to offer skills development and improve employment prospects of the local population. The IHG Academy Programme has… Read the full press release
Michael Delion appointed as new Head of Austrian Technical Services
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Michael Delion (57) is to take over as Head of Austrian Airlines Technical Services as of 1st February 2013. The qualified aircraft mechanic and graduate engineer from the aviation and aerospace technology sector follows Burkard Wigger, who will be leaving the company at the end of January, as announced previously. Michael Delion first… Read the full press release
ALIS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Most Noteworthy Hospitality Investment Deals and Executives to be Honored at ALIS Conference Executives and companies responsible for the most influential hospitality industry developments in 2012, will be honored during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 22-24 at the JW Marriott and NOKIA Theatre at L.A. LIVE. Nominees are considered for the… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport notes record number of passengers
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In 2012, 22.1 million passengers travelled via Oslo Airport. This is 4.6 % or 980 000 more than in 2011 and is the highest number of passengers ever to travel through Oslo Airport. Growth was greatest on international routes, increasing by more than 680 000 travellers or 6.1 %. International charter traffic boasted… Read the full press release
Travel Channel International Becomes PATA Preferred Partner
Bangkok, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce Travel Channel International as a new PATA Preferred Partner. Owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, the Travel Channel is the world’s leading international travel broadcaster, transmitting 24 hours a day in 21 languages to 130 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. It is… Read the full press release
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Receives FAA 2012 Regional Safety Award
CHICAGO, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) today received a 2012 Airport Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region. The award was presented to Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino by Susan M. Schalk, Manager for the Airports Division of the FAA Great Lakes Region. In 2001,… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Reports December 2012 Traffic
Miramar, Florida, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for December 2012 and year-to-date 2012. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2012 increased 30.6 percent versus December 2011 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 27.6 percent. Load factor for December 2012 was 84.7 percent, an increase of 1.9… Read the full press release
Rezidor opens the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today has opened the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 150-rooms flagship brings the dynamic mid-market brand Park Inn by Radisson to the Netherlands; and strengthens Rezidor’s position as one… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и Etihad Airways выполняют совместные рейсы в Мельбурн
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines объявляет о расширении код-шерингового соглашения с национальным авиаперевозчиком Объединенных Арабских Эмиратов – Etihad Airways, которое предусматривает выполнение совместных рейсов из Москвы в Мельбурн (Австралия). Полеты по маршруту Москва — Мельбурн с удобной стыковкой в аэропорту Абу-Даби (ОАЭ) осуществляются ежедневно. Вылет из московского аэропорта Домодедово в 15:20, прибытие в аэропорт Мельбурна – в… Read the full press release
Accor signs partnership with ESSCA to develop its pool of Revenue Managers
Accor, which seeks highly qualified and rapidly operational individuals, continues to deploy its training and pre-recruitment policy in schools with a Revenue Management course. 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On January 8th, 2013, in the presence of Jean-Luc Chrétien, Accor’s Executive Vice-President Sales, Distribution and Loyalty, Evelyne Chabrot, Accor’s Chief Human Resources Officer, and Agnès Roquefort, Accor’s Chief… Read the full press release
Mxi Technologies Announces New Appointments to Board of Directors
Ottawa, Canada, 2013-01-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of three new members to the company’s Board of Directors. As senior executives with experience spanning the aviation industries and information technology , Glenn Leonard, Cameron Burr, and Dave Curley join current Board members, Dave Seibel, Kurt Larson,… Read the full press release
Holiday Inn Express® Mill Valley San Francisco Area Opens Following $1 Million Conversion
New Hotel Includes Redesigned Guestrooms and Remodeled Public Spaces ATLANTA, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area. The hotel, formerly the Larkspur Mill Valley Hotel, an independent brand, recently went through a… Read the full press release
WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES FLIGHT CREW TRAINING CENTRE IN BUDAPEST
2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced it will open a new crew training centre in Budapest in March 2013. The Wizz Air training centre will feature a modern A320 full flight simulator, aircraft cabin mock up facilities and a fire fighting trainer, representing an… Read the full press release
AEROFLOT TRAFFIC AND CAPACITY STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER AND 11 MONTHS OF 2012
Moscow, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — JSC “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” summed up traffic and capacity statistics for November and 11 months of 2012. In November 2012 passenger traffic increased by 19.7% against the same period in 2011 and totaled 1,413.0 ths passengers. International passenger traffic rose by 29.2% (+194.0 ths passengers) reaching 858.8 ths passengers. The number of… Read the full press release
Silicon Valley’s Airport Welcomes All Nippon Airways and New Nonstop Service to Tokyo
First Scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner Service in San Francisco Bay Area SAN JOSE, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The dream of All Nippon Airways (ANA) offering nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo became reality today. After many years of discussions between ANA and a San José public-private… Read the full press release
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority bonds receive high ratings from major credit agencies
Ratings in from Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s SAN DIEGO, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Three major credit rating agencies have given high marks to bonds to be issued by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for continued funding of The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion program and a variety of programs in the Capital… Read the full press release
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SET TO VOTE ON LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS EL SEGUNDO DUNES AREA REHABILITATION PERMIT APPLICATION
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The California Coastal Commission is scheduled to vote on Los Angeles World Airports‘ (LAWA’s) application for a permit to improve the visual appearance of and plant native vegetation in a portion of the former residential subdivision in the ecologically important El Segundo Dunes area west of Los Angeles… Read the full press release
Thai Airways selects Accelya’s REVERA® PRA the most comprehensive passenger revenue accounting platform for the airlines industry
REVERA® PRA to help Thai Airways streamline their passenger revenue accounting process Mumbai, India, 2013-01-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accelya Kale Solutions Limited, part of the Accelya Group – a leading solutions provider to the Airline and Travel industry, today announced that Thai Airways, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Thailand has chosen Accelya Kale’s passenger… Read the full press release
The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority: REORGANIZATION & EXPANSION OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 8 UNDER ALTERNATIVE SITE FRAMEWORK APPROVED
The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has been the grantee of Foreign Trade Zone 8 since 1971, and has recently been approved for the reorganization and expansion of the zone under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF). The ASF takes the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) area from single buildings or parcels and overlays the FTZ over a… Read the full press release