CHICAGO, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Park Hyatt Chennai, marking the 30th hotel in the Park Hyatt collection and the first Park Hyatt hotel to be introduced in the city of Chennai, known as the gateway to Southern India. Designed as a serene and tranquil retreat for the astute business… Read the full press release
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Welcome Back: The New Four Seasons Hotel Toronto Soars as the Canadian Brand’s New Flagship
Four Seasons brings home 50 years of experience and innovation with an all-new 259 room hotel in the heart of Toronto, the year’s most exciting restaurant debut, and the first Four Seasons Spa in the city Toronto, Canada – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Back home at last: in the city where it all began, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts now comes full… Read the full press release
Renaissance Hotels Welcomes Unique Barcelona Gem to its Growing European Portfolio
Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel Opens as Brand’s Second New Hotel This Year in Barcelona. 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Renaissance Hotels, Marriott International’s signature lifestyle brand, has opened its second hotel in Barcelona this year, the spectacular 357-room Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel, under a franchise agreement with Hoteles Catalonia. Located in Plaza Europa and designed by Ateliers… Read the full press release
Air Cargo Germany to begin service at Hartsfield-Jackson
Airport also announces plans for a fourth cargo facility ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced on Tuesday that Air Cargo Germany will begin service there and that it is planning to build a fourth cargo facility. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed revealed the news at the Georgia World Congress Center, where Hartsfield-Jackson is… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson prepares to host the world’s largest air cargo conference
The 26th International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition arrives in Atlanta October 2 ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will host the 26th International Air Cargo Forum and Exposition of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) October 2-4 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The 50th anniversary forum and exposition is presented… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines rises together with its employees
2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wishing to acknowledge the vital role its staff have played in the airline’s success, Turkish Airlines and project partner Boeing have prepared a surprise for its employees; a new Boeing 737-800 airplane (TC-JHL) decorated with roughly 17,000 photos of those working on behalf of Turkish Airlines in 191 destinations all over the… Read the full press release
Silver Airways expands service at Hartsfield-Jackson
Airline adds five destinations, beginning today ATLANTA – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Silver Airways, which began service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this summer, is expanding its service to five additional cities, beginning today. “We are pleased that Silver Airways has chosen to offer more choices for passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson,” said Aviation General Manager Louis Miller. “Our… Read the full press release
IAA adds social media channels to further inform public about business and employment opportunities
INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) has rolled out dedicated social media channels focused on keeping the public up to date on business and employment opportunities with the IAA. Updates on these topics will now appear on Facebook at facebook.com/IndianapolisAirportAuthority and Twitter at @IAA_business. Updates and links to more details on… Read the full press release
Turkish Airlines starts its operations to Sebha, Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Aden
Turkish Airlines which already has the world’s 7th largest network, will add 4 more new destinations in October. 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sebha (Libya) flights are scheduled to begin on October 7th, 2012 with 3 weekly services. Introductory round trip tickets from Istanbul to Sebha will be available from 249 Euros, including taxes and fees. Istanbul… Read the full press release
Spirit Airlines Starts Service Between Denver and Gateway
Miramar, Florida, 2012-10-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today started daily nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Customers can check out the insanely low fares offered every day at www.spirit.com and also sign up to receive alerts on Spirit’s email deals and offers. “We’re thrilled to continue saving consumers money and satisfying their… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT PAYS TRIBUTE TO NORM THOMPSON
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Christchurch Airport is hailing the contribution made by Air New Zealand’s deputy CEO as he announces his intention to leave the airline next year. Norm Thompson will step down from his role next June, after almost 45 years with the national carrier. Jim Boult, Christchurch Airport CEO, says he enjoys his association… Read the full press release
Marriott International’s Extended-Stay Brands Lead Company’s North American Growth
Expansion surge meets rising demand for lodging solutions for mobile workforce. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Symposium, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced that its extended-stay portfolio now accounts for one-third of the company’s North American development pipeline. Residence Inn by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott lead the U.S. market in this segment and have a… Read the full press release
CHRISTCHURCH AND ADELAIDE AIRPORTS COMBINE FORCES
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to link one of the largest un-serviced city pairs in Australasia, with the intention of benefitting business, freight and tourism of both cities. Christchurch Airport CEO Jim Boult says the initiative has been under discussion between the two airports for three or four months…. Read the full press release
Significant boost for Shannon as United announce new route to Chicago
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport’s status as the transatlantic gateway to the West of Ireland is set to be significantly enhanced thanks to the announcement of a new route by United Airlines to Chicago from next summer. The new route will be in addition to the hugely successful daily service to Newark that United operate… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport wins Best Sample Category at 2012 ASQ Fieldwork Awards
Budapest Airport was announced the winner of the Best Sample Category in the European Airport section at the ASQ Fieldwork Awards, part of the ASQ (Airport Service Quality) Forum held in Istanbul last week. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The ASQ Fieldwork Awards are an informal recognition of those airports which achieve the highest standards in ASQ… Read the full press release
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS DELIVERS WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TRUCKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS CUSTOMER ORANGE COURIER, INC.
Enterprise Answers the Call for More Alternative-Fuel Vehicles SANTA ANA, Calif., 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the demand for environmentally friendly vehicles continues to rise, Enterprise Holdings is meeting the need by delivering alternative-fuel vehicles to its customers. The company, which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, recently finalized a deal that provides Orange Courier, Inc.,… Read the full press release
EASYJET TRADING UPDATE AND PRE-CLOSE STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2012
Outlook At as 25 July 2012 IMS Revised Outlook Capacity growth 1 +7% +7% Revenue per seat (constant currency) 1 Low to mid-single digits +5% to 5.5% Cost per seat ex fuel (constant currency) 1 +1% to 2% +1.5% to 2% Full year pre–tax profit (PBT) £280m to £300m £310m to £320m 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Trading update for… Read the full press release
Protected Travel Services confirmed as ATOL franchise body
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is today pleased to announce that Protected Travel Services (PTS) has been confirmed as a franchise body under the ATOL financial protection scheme. The confirmation offers travel organisers an additional option for complying with the ATOL Regulations 2012, with businesses also able to operate under their… Read the full press release
Budapest Airport Highly Commended at 2012 World Routes Awards
Budapest Airport was highly commended as one of the top three airports in Europe last night in the prestigious World Routes Awards, voted for exclusively by airline judges*. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — “To win such recognition on the world stage after experiencing a difficult year with the loss of Malev is especially pleasing for us,” noted… Read the full press release
2012-13 WINTER SCHEDULE. STABLE CAPACITY FOR AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP – STABLE CAPACITY FOR AIR FRANCE
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Within an unstable economic environment, the Air France-KLM Group has decided, for the 2012-13 winter season running from 28/10/2012 to 23/03/2013, to stabilize its growth in capacity* compared with winter 2011-12, including +0.5% on long-haul and -0.5% on medium-haul operations. STABLE CAPACITY* FOR AIR FRANCE: -0.1% ON LONG-HAUL NETWORK AND -0.5% ON… Read the full press release
Victoria’s Secret Beauty & Accessories store opening in Copenhagen
Victoria’s Secret, the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, plans to open its first Beauty & Accessories Store in Terminal 2, Copenhagen Airport in partnership with Agora Trading. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The new store, scheduled to open on Thursday 18th October, will offer customers access to an assortment of best-selling Victoria’s Secret beauty… Read the full press release
INSPIRED BROWSING – EASYJET LAUNCHES NEW MAP-BASED SEARCH TO HELP CUSTOMERS FIND THE PERFECT TRIP
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has added an innovative new online feature designed to help customers find exactly what they are looking for at the click of a mouse. ‘Inspire Me’ gives customers ideas on where to go, whatever their budget, helping them to see how far their budget can take them… Read the full press release
ABTA Welcomes 35 New Members from July to September
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — ABTA welcomed the following 35 new Members into the Association from July to September 2012, five trading as retailers, 29 as principals and one in both classes of membership. Once Upon a Dream Ltd, Retailer, ABTA number P5017 joined 2/7/12 Debbie’s Villas Ltd, Principal, ABTA number Y5238, joined 2/7/12 321 Dive Ltd,… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement With Premier Hotels & Resorts For Hotel Development And Introduction Of First Hilton Hotel In Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh and MCLEAN, Va., 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Premier Hotels & Resorts to manage Hilton Dhaka, Bangladesh in central Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The agreement will see the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Bangladesh and mark Hilton Worldwide’s entry into the country. Scheduled to open in 2015,… Read the full press release
Global Business Travel Association Appoints Top Indian Buyer to Its Asia Advisory Board
Bangkok, Thailand, 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA is thrilled to announce that Mr. Indriyajit Sethi vice president, Group Strategic Sourcing for the TATA Group has accepted a position on GBTA’s Asia Advisory Board. Mr. Sethi manages a TATA group aggregated buying shared services unit, reporting to Mr Ishaat Hussain (Director TATA Sons and member Group Corporate… Read the full press release
RYANAIR’S SEPT TRAFFIC GROWS BY 8% (+587,000 PAX)
TRAFFIC OVER 7M FOR 6 MONTHS IN A ROW 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ryanair today (3 Oct) released passenger and load factor stats for September 2012 as follows: Sep 11 Sep 12 Change Yr to Sep 12 Passengers 1 7.25M 7.84M +8% 79.07M Load Factor 85% 84% -1% 82% September 2012 was the sixth month in… Read the full press release
SAS and Apollo sign million dollar agreement
Apollo is developing its partnership with SAS and has signed another million dollar agreement ahead of the winter season. As a result, Apollo’s customers will be flying on SAS aircraft from 13 different locations in Sweden, Norway and Denmark to 8 destinations around the world. The contract is worth a total of SEK 590 million…. Read the full press release
Ethiopian Takes Delivery of the First Customized Q-400
2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has taken delivery of the first of its five re-configured Bombardier Q-400 aircraft on 28 September 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Based on its valued customers feed back, the airline requested the manufacturer to reconfigure the new Q-400 and as… Read the full press release
CTC intercepts and scores with travel plans on social media
Pilot project adds Canada to UK and Aussie travellers’ itineraries in the US; TripAdvisor and Les Clefs d’Or partnerships raise awareness. 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Surprise, surprise! A new Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) pilot project gave travellers from the UK and Australia an added bonus on top of their planned trips to the US—a chance for Canadian adventures. Their amazement at the change… Read the full press release
Improved Performance Cushions Fall in Profits – Margins and Profits Remain Weak
Singapore – 2012-10-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its global aviation outlook for 2012. The fall in airline profits from the $8.4 billion that the industry earned in 2011 will be cushioned by improved airline performance. Airlines are expected to earn $4.1 billion in 2012 (up $1.1 billion… Read the full press release