Compañía y los representantes sindicales reunidos en el SIMA negociarán hasta el 31 de enero los términos del Plan de Transformación y futuro de la empresa. Ambas partes han acordado ampliar dicho plan hasta 2017. Madrid, 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia y los representantes de los trabajadores de tierra y TCP, el 93 por ciento de la… Read the full press release
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Sheremetyevo Airport presents its key projects at the major “Russian Transport” exhibition
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport is taking part in the VI International Exhibition: “Russian Transport 2012,” starting today — 6 December 2012 — in Moscow (Gostiny Dvor). Sheremetyevo Airport is taking part in the “Russian Transport” exhibition with its signature exhibition booth, executed with the help of modern technologies and innovation solutions. The booth embodies the airport’s fundamental performance principles: high service level for passengers… Read the full press release
Ryanair To Carry Over 3m Passengers This Christmas & New Year
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (17 Dec) announced it will carry over 3m passengers between 20th Dec and 7th Jan, with ‘flying home for Christmas’ passengers up by over 100,000 on last Christmas, setting a new record for Ryanair’s festive flights. Extra flights on ski routes to Grenoble, Salzburg and… Read the full press release
Marriott is “Where, I Belong”
New Technologies to Make the Job Search Easier 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International is making it easier for job seekers to find employment at its thousands of hotels and businesses worldwide. Today, Marriott launched the new “Marriott, Where I Belong” campaign. The campaign features real associates and highlights what it feels like to work for… Read the full press release
San Antonio Throws One of Nation’s Largest New Year’s Bashes!
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Free and fun for the entire family, San Antonio is estimating more than a quarter-million party-goers to attend Celebrate San Antonio on New Year’s Eve. This rockin’ event will close out 2012 with live music on three stages and a savory assortment of worldly cuisines. When the clock strikes midnight, the San… Read the full press release
CAA announces decision in Aer Lingus Heathrow complaint case
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published its decision on a complaint made by Aer Lingus about landing charges for small aircraft and charges on airlines for passengers on domestic and Irish flights at Heathrow Airport. The CAA has found that while Heathrow’s landing charges discriminate by not reflecting that… Read the full press release
Heathrow welcomes Aeromexico
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Aeromexico has celebrated the launch of its first flight between Heathrow and Mexico City (MEX), one of the eight largest emerging markets in the world. The Boeing 767 aircraft arrived into Heathrow from MEX as flight AM007 on Saturday before departing on its schedule from the UK at 22:25 GMT. Aeromexico, a… Read the full press release
Hilton Los Angeles Airport Announces $30 Million Dollar Guest Room Renovation
Guest Room Renovation Expected to Be Completed by January 5, 2013 LOS ANGELES – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — “The renovation will add the sophisticated yet warm, relaxing touches that are so important to our travelers,” said Grant Coonley, general manager, Hilton Los Angeles Airport. The redesign of all guest rooms feature stylish touches such as new,… Read the full press release
Travelport Agent of the Future Announced
Sydney, Australia, 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, has announced the 2012 Agent of the Future. Rajina Almeida from Bankstown TAFE in New South Wales has been recognised as Australasia’s most outstanding travel and tourism student from more than 60 tertiary colleges in Australia and New Zealand that offer… Read the full press release
Marriott Strengthens Focus on the Caribbean and Latin America by Naming First-Ever Regional President
2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Company cites strong local economies, growing middle class and an uptick in travel to and from the region as reasons for increased interest. Recognizing the increasing importance of the Caribbean and Latin America as a destination and source market for its portfolio of hotels, Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has named company veteran Craig… Read the full press release
IND to offer electronics recycling on Dec. 12
INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Dec. 12, airport-based employees and nearby residents need look no farther than the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to free up space in basements, garages, attics, and other storage areas. In partnership with RecycleForce, a local, nonprofit recycling services organization, the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is hosting Electronics Recycling Day (see attached list… Read the full press release
TWENTY AIRPORT POLICE CADETS GRADUATE LAPD CADET ACADEMY
Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty Los Angeles Airport Police cadets, ranging in ages 13 to 19, will graduate from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadet Academy Program. The cadets will be sworn in during a ceremony beginning 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 16, at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center, 3400… Read the full press release
Oslo Airport receives communication award
2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oslo Airport was named “Newsroom of the Year for public enterprises and organisations” by Mynewsdesk For the third year in a row, Mynewsdesk announced the newsroom of the year in Norway. Oslo Airport was nominated in the public enterprises and organisations category, along with contenders such as the National Museum for Art,… Read the full press release
Vermont, Enjoy Winter in the Green Mountain State this January
Explore Winter in the Green Mountain State this January 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The month of January has dynamic cultural events and outdoor celebrations of Vermont’s official winter sports, skiing and riding, and all the revelry that surrounds them. Young Tradition Vermont Reunion Jan. 4 Burlington, Vt. Annual reunion of alumni of Young Tradition Vermont showcasing… Read the full press release
DHL moves to Budapest Airport Business Park
2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, will move to the new Airport Business Park development area offered by Budapest Airport. DHL Global Forwarding and DHL Freight will have both their offices and… Read the full press release
Leeds Bradford Airport £11 million pound terminal investment officially opens
2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rt. Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs officially opened Leeds Bradford Airport’s (LBA) £11 million passenger terminal development today, (Friday 14th December, 2012). The development, which was backed by the airport’s private equity owners Bridgepoint, delivers on its commitment to create ‘best in class’ facilities… Read the full press release
Coworth Park’s 2013 Kitchen Masterclasses
Back by popular demand, Coworth Park Kitchen Masterclasses offer a variety of seasonal cookery lessons available throughout the year. 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Coworth Park, Dorchester Collection’s country house hotel and spa in Berkshire, is welcoming back food aficionados to explore their passion for food and cooking in 2013 with the hotel’s range of Kitchen Masterclasses…. Read the full press release
NS en NMBS pakken gezamenlijk opstartperikelen Fyra aan
Pilot ‘Jump-on ticket’ zonder reservering binnenkort beschikbaar Lagere tarief Fyra van € 25,- langer te boeken tot op de dag voor vertrek 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Na een hoopvolle eerste dag kampte Fyra de afgelopen week met opstartperikelen. NS, NS Hispeed en NMBS zijn niet tevreden met de eerste introductieweek van Fyra.” Hoewel elke nieuwe dienstregeling opstartperikelen kent,… Read the full press release
From Firewalking to Dog Sledding, Vermont Does New Year’s Eve Differently
Ring in the New Year Vermont-Style: 13 Varied Events to Celebrate 2013 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — While hordes of revelers head to Times Square, those seeking a New Year’s celebration outside the norm head to Vermont. Yes, the Green Mountain State is host to traditional New Year’s Eve festivals full of fireworks and fanfare, but there’s also… Read the full press release
At Jiang-Nan Chun at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Chef Alan Chan’s Reunion Feasts and Prosperity Goodies Welcome the Year of the Snake
Festive menus in One-Ninety and The Bar and Alfresco also impart the season’s traditions Singapore – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Steeped in symbolism in keeping with the traditions of the lunar new year, reunion feasts and prosperity goodies created by Jiang-Nan Chun Chef Alan Chan and his team await families ushering in the Year of the Snake starting January… Read the full press release
Massport Recognizes Employees for Outstanding Security Awarness
Massport Recognizes Employees For Outstanding Security Awareness Winner stories and photos appear on posters throughout the airport BOSTON – 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today announced the recipients of its “Logan SAFE” award. The award honors employees whose actions demonstrate exemplary security awareness in their daily responsibilities at Boston Logan International Airport…. Read the full press release
QATAR AIRWAYS CONGRATULATES WINNER AT WORLD SQUASH TOURNAMENT IN DOHA
Airline Title Sponsor Of Key Sporting Event Doha, QATAR — 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, Official Airline of the Men’s Qatar PSA World Championship 2012, congratulates World Champion Ramy Ashour from Egypt on winning this year’s squash tournament in Doha. In what can only be described as exhilarating, Ashour defeated fellow countryman Mohamed El Shorbagy… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific statement on continued open door policy
2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific confirms it has received an invitation from the Hong Kong SAR’s Labour Department to meet with its representatives and the Flight Attendants Union (FAU). General Manager Cabin Crew Liza Ng said: “As we have said, our doors remain open for discussions and we are now working with the Labour Department… Read the full press release
airberlin connects Berlin and Madrid with daily non-stop flight
Inaugural flight takes off on 25th February 2013 Berlin hub offers seamless connection to destinations in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe 2012-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is continuing to expand its network and will fly non-stop from Berlin to Madrid from 25th February 2013. Thanks to the daily non-stop flight, airberlin is sustainably strengthening its presence in… Read the full press release
Estonian Air, Changes in today’s flight schedule
2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Estonian Air announces the following changes in today’s flight schedule: -flight OV651/652 on route Tallinn-Vilnius-Tallinn, -flight OV621/622 on route Tallinn-St. Petersburg-Tallinn, are cancelled due to technical reasons. Passengers will be transported to the destination with alternative flights, they are offered care in accordance with the waiting time of alternative flight. We kindly… Read the full press release
2012 British Annual Canada Travel Awards go back to the future
CTC’s annual event honours the best media coverage, tour operator and more in the UK 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Groovy, baby! The UK office of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) dug out its flares and tie-dye shirts for the 2012 British Annual Canada Travel Awards (BACTA). This year’s 23rd iteration celebrated 50 years of a tourism office… Read the full press release
Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED Hosted an Evening of Music & Art to Entertain and Inspire
An Evening of Innovative & Interactive Cultural Experiences with Critically Acclaimed Artist Todd McLellan and DJ KISS. 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the signature brand of Marriott International, and WIRED, hosted Collective ReMix on Thursday, December 13, at the WIRED Store in New York City. Marriott Hotels & Resorts and WIRED curated… Read the full press release
Ryanair’s Stephen McNamara To Join The IRFU As Ryanair Advertises “The Worst Job In PR”
2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s favourite airline, today (Dec 14th) announced that Stephen McNamara, after 4 years of being battered and abused by Michael O’Leary on one side and the European media on the other, has decided to pursue an easier life and will, in February next, join the IRFU as their Director of Communications…. Read the full press release
VisitEngland congratulates Yorkshire on Tour de France bid
2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — In reaction to Yorkshire winning the bid to host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: “Congratulations to Yorkshire on winning the bid to host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France 2014. This is a fantastic opportunity for Yorkshire and will showcase to… Read the full press release
New Hampton Inn Opens in Limerick
95-room property brings Hamptonality to Pennsylvania LIMERICK, Pa. – 2012-12-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hampton Hotels, the global brand of nearly 1,900 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton hotels, today announced the official opening of its newest property, the 95-room Hampton Inn Limerick located at 430 Linfield Trappe Road. “Hampton combines quality, innovation,… Read the full press release