La compañía ha programado diferentes reuniones con todos los colectivos para el próximo jueves, 13 de diciembre. Madrid, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Después de la desconvocatoria de huelga, Iberia pretende iniciar cuanto antes las negociaciones sobre el Plan de Transformación. El próximo jueves, 13 de diciembre, la compañía ha convocado a distintas reuniones a los representantes de… Read the full press release
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Unveils a Brand New Look and Dining Options at The Grill Restaurant
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has opened its doors to a newly renovated The Grill restaurant, featuring a delectable new offering. The Grill reflects the spirit and energy of the flourishing commercial hub and international business city of Riyadh. Contemporary in design, the restaurant now features a central majlis, a… Read the full press release
Royal Netherlands Air Force Nieuw Milligen air base starts operational use of EUROCONTROL MUAC’s air traffic control system
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nieuw Milligen, the Netherlands – An initial operational capability, comprising eleven military controller positions and two supervisory positions, has been established between the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)’s Nieuw Milligen Air Operations Control Station (AOCS) and the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC)’s air traffic control system. One RNLAF radar approach control… Read the full press release
New Freight Center opened at Rotterdam The Hague Airport Business Park
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Monday 3 December, the Freight Center at Rotterdam The Hague Airport Business Park was officially opened by André van den Berg, Director of Schiphol Real Estate. The new freight building contains 4,550 m2 of industrial space and 1,650 m2 of office space; there is also an outside area of over 5,000… Read the full press release
Let Your Spirits Fly at SFO with Postagram Holiday Postcards
SFO hosts a contest on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win an iPad mini SAN FRANCISCO -2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hosting a unique social media contest with a traditional twist. Participants can create holiday-themed postcards on Postagram to share on Twitter and Facebook for a chance to win prizes… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal earns LEED Gold certification
Achievement reflects focus on sustainability in construction, operation of facility ATLANTA – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has achieved the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse were built with recycled and/or regionally produced construction materials, and… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines adds Buenos Aires (Argentina), Sebha (Libya), Niamey (Nijer), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Yaounde (Cameroon), Douala (Cameroon), Isfahan (Iran) to its growing network…
Already having the world’s 7th largest flight network and flying to 209 flight destinations in 92 countries, Turkish Airlines nonetheless continues to expand 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning December 11th, 2012, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Sao Paulo– Buenos Aires will be operated 4 times per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Introductory round trip… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton, True Craftmenship Continues to Create Indelible Memories
The Ritz-Carlton adds to the ‘Art of The Craft’ video collection CHEVY CHASE, Md. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C has added two stunning videos to ‘The Art of The Craft’ collection. Launched in September of 2012, the series gives a glimpse of what goes into the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton…. Read the full press release
LUFTHANSA BRINGS FIRST-EVER BOEING 747-8 INTERCONTINENTAL PASSENGER SERVICE TO U.S. WEST COAST AT LAX
Los Angeles, California – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lufthansa initiated commercial service Monday of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental along the airline’s Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) route. Flight LH456 departed Frankfurt touched down at LAX at 1:15 p.m. The City of Angels is just the second destination in the U.S. and fourth in the world designated for… Read the full press release
Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic Passengers In November Brussels Airport welcomed 1,351,000 passengers, down 1.9% on the corresponding period last year. This decrease is largely due to a general decline in the economy. Contrary to the overall slightly downward trend we notice a steady general increase… Read the full press release
Celebrate Christmas at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Dining at Varanda Restaurant makes holiday celebrations easy Lisbon, Portugal – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With the festive season coming, it’s time to gather friends and family to enjoy the holidays and look forward with optimism to the New Year. Organizing parties isn’t always easy, so Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon offers enticing options to celebrate the season at Varanda… Read the full press release
Bristol Airport, Airline gets into the festive spirit
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Christmas fast approaching, Eastern Airways, which operates flights from Bristol Airport, has introduced some festive cheer with seasonal onboard snacks. Specially shaped biscuits and chocolate slices are being served as part of the in-flight service to passengers on all of its scheduled flights from Bristol for the next three weeks. The… Read the full press release
SAS Group Year-end Report January-October 2012
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Positive income before tax and nonrecurring items – New aggressive plan launched – First decisive step implemented · The measures launched at the beginning of the year are now making an impact – MSEK 23 in income before tax and nonrecurring items for January-October 2012 – Passenger revenue up 5.6% (currency-adjusted for… Read the full press release
Agoda.com and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer partner to offer KrisFlyer miles
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is partnering with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer to bring even greater rewards to its frequent flyer members when they book hotels with Agoda.com. Founded in 1972, Singapore Airlines is a multi-award winning airline in the global air travel market,… Read the full press release
Enterprise Holdings, Big Wake-Up Call for Car Sharing and Urban Mobility
Enterprise Sustainability Blog: Independent research challenges “romanticized view of collaborative consumption” ST. LOUIS, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A recent independent study, as reported in ScienceDaily.com, confirms affordability and convenience are the primary factors for customers’ participation in car-sharing programs. The study – “Access Based Consumption: The Case for Car Sharing” by Northeastern University’s Fleura Bardhi and… Read the full press release
U.S.Travel Exports Edge Down Slightly in October; Remain Strong Overall for 2012
Washington, D.C. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on today’s Commerce Department announcement on October 2012 international trade: “Overall U.S. exports fell $6.8 billion in October while imports fell $4.9 billion, resulting in the trade deficit edging up slightly to $42.2… Read the full press release
Swissport appoints VP Corporate Communications & Marketing
Zurich, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabine Meinitz as Vice President for Corporate Communications and Marketing, with effect from 10th December 2012. Sabine has many years of experience in senior communications and marketing roles at international companies… Read the full press release
TripAdvisor Becomes PATA Strategic Partner
Bangkok, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) are pleased to announce TripAdvisor™ as a new PATA Strategic Partner. TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offers trusted advice from real travellers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor has the largest travel community… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Opens Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Debuting A New Concept In Luxury Travel Experiences in the Americas PUERTO RICO, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., recognized as the global leader in luxury hospitality is pleased to debut the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in the Americas with Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico. Situated on 1,400 acres of the former… Read the full press release
Nieuwe vergaderzalen voor Hilton Rotterdam
Hilton Rotterdam voltooit tweede fase renovatie ROTTERDAM – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Rotterdam sluit de tweede fase van de grootscheepse verbouwing af met de oplevering van zeven nieuwe vergaderzalen, die geschikt zijn voor 10 tot 350 personen. In combinatie met elkaar kunnen er nu evenementen voor maximaal 1400 personen tegelijkertijd worden georganiseerd. De “state of… Read the full press release
CAA, Leading aviation figures call for radical improvements to UK airspace to increase capacity and efficiency, and reduce environmental impacts
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Proposals to enhance the UK’s airspace system, through the Future Airspace Strategy (FAS), that will increase airspace capacity, improve flight efficiency, and reduce aviation’s environmental impact were discussed today at a London conference organised by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Airspace is a key part of the UK’s transport infrastructure and… Read the full press release
Korean Air and Amadeus sign global full content agreement
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Korean Air and Amadeus sign global full content agreementAmadeus travel agencies worldwide will benefit from the highest level of access to Korean Air’s services and content Bangkok, Thailand, 11 December, 2012: Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier and Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, have signed a full… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Amman Wins Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award
#4 in the Middle East, #1 in Jordan Amman, Jordan – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has been honoured in theCondé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, as the #4 Top Hotel in the Middle East, and #1 in Jordan. It is an honour to be included in this prestigious list with a reader satisfaction rating of 88.4 out of… Read the full press release
From Making Beds to Making Money: Marriott Offers Unprecedented Access to CNBC
“Hotel: Behind Closed Doors” Premieres Wednesday, December 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT BETHESDA, MD – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Have you ever wondered what goes into operating a global hotel empire spanning more than 70 countries, nearly 3,800 properties, 645,000 rooms and 18 brands, ranging from Marriott Hotels & Resorts to Courtyard to The Ritz-Carlton? On… Read the full press release
Hawaii Residents Invited to Vote for Their Favorite Design in Paint the Plane Contest
HONOLULU — 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting today, Hawaii residents are invited to vote for their favorite design that best represents the unique culture of the Aloha State in Alaska Airlines’ “Paint the Plane” contest. The public can visit www.alaskaair.com/hawaii until Dec. 18 to cast their vote, which will help Alaska Airlines determine the winner of the statewide… Read the full press release
Sabre Hospitality Solutions Helps Hotels Target Growing Chinese Market with Dragon Trail Digital Marketing Agreement
Southlake, Texas, 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sabre Hospitality Solutions, the industry’s leading global hospitality technology company, and Dragon Trail Interactive, an award-winning digital marketing agency and travel technology company headquartered in Beijing, China, have signed an agreement that will enable Sabre Hospitality Solutions to offer Dragon Trail website, digital marketing and social media services to all… Read the full press release
Ken Pattern Exhibition at Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: Painting, Drawings and Lithography
Exhibition continues through February 13, 2013 Jakarta, Indonesia – 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta is currently hosting an exhibition of paintings by talented artist Ken Pattern. During this exhibition, more than 80 original paintings are around the Hotel’s Lobby area. The exhibition continues through February 15, 2013. Ken Pattern is a well known artist whose work… Read the full press release
Heathrow confirms Terminal 2 airline occupancy
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Heathrow Airport today announced that the new Terminal 2 will be home to STAR Alliance and Aer Lingus flights as well as Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014. The new Terminal 2 will give Heathrow the best passenger facilities of any major hub in Europe. 75% of passengers at… Read the full press release
Ryanair Announces New Eindhoven Base (No 52)
31 ROUTES (4 NEW ROUTES) & 1.7m PAX P.A. AT RYANAIR’S 2ND DUTCH BASE 2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost airline, today (11 Dec) announced it would open its 52nd base (2nd Dutch base) at Eindhoven in April 2013 with one based aircraft as it invests over $70 million at Eindhoven Airport. Ryanair… Read the full press release
Last minute ideas for great Christmas gifts with airberlin
2012-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Not chosen any Christmas presents yet? There’s no need to panic – with airberlin’s individual flight vouchers, nobody will be left standing round the Christmas tree empty-handed. Last-minute shoppers can purchase vouchers for amounts starting from ten euros at www.airberlin.com/en-DE/site/fluggutschein.php. The vouchers can be created from a selection of Christmas or holiday motifs… Read the full press release