2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — In September Estonian Air carried 83 784 passengers, out of which 83 631 on regular flights. The number of passengers on regular flights in Tallinn increased 41.3% compared to the same period last year. The load factor of Estonian Air regular flights was 72.6%. In the first nine months Estonian Air carried… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Business
Accor reaches a secured pipeline of 90 contracts in Brazil
Group has ambitious plans to reach 250 hotels in the country by 2016. Accor partners are committed to invest $1.5 billion. 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Accor, the world leader hotel operator and market leader in Brazil, announces a record secured pipeline of 90 contracts to be delivered by 2016. The Group network in Brazil will increase… Read the full press release
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Its First All-Inclusive Five Star Resort in Mexico
Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort Opens Today PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, its first all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort features 259 luxury rooms and suites and is owned and managed by Grupo Hotelero Santa Fe. “With our focus on Hilton Resorts and leisure… Read the full press release
Frontier Airlines Announces Executive Changes
Denver-based carrier appoints chief information officer DENVER, 2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frontier Airlines today announced the appointment of Amit Agarwal as chief information officer of the Denver-based carrier. Frontier also announced the departure of Cliff Van Leuven, the airline’s vice president of customer service since 2004. Jan Fogelberg, currently Frontier’s vice president of commercial technology, will… Read the full press release
Terminal 1 Expansion Creates New Capacity for Up to Six / Million Passengers Yearly – Exclusive Utilization by / Lufthansa and Star Alliance – Five New Lufthansa Lounges
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) new Pier A-Plus – the 800 meter-long westward expansion of Terminal 1 – opened on schedule after about four years of construction. Flight operations begin on October 10 at the new pier, allowing Germany’s biggest hub to serve up to six million additional passengers per year – thus a… Read the full press release
MGALLERY ADDS A PRESTIGIOUS NEW FRENCH ADDRESS TO ITS COLLECTION: LA BASTIDE DE GORDES & SPA
Located in the heart of the Luberon Mountains, La Bastide de Gordes & Spa is the third MGallery establishment in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, where it also operates the Grand Hotel Beauvau in Marseille and the Grand Hotel Roi René in Aix-en-Provence. High-end hotel Collection of Accor group, MGallery embodies the spirit of new luxury:… Read the full press release
SWISS serves “La Castagnata” specialities aloft
2012-10-2 — /travelprnews.com/ — SWISS Business travellers will be enjoying some special inflight fare between 3 and 9 October: to mark the “La Castagnata” chestnut festival in Southern Switzerland, SWISS will be serving them cold cuts with chestnuts, brasato with polenta and sugar-snap peas and a chestnut mousse with plum sauce alongside the usual culinary offerings… Read the full press release
Raffles Hotels & Resorts 125th Anniversary Around the World
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Evening in Singapore. The scent of frangipani and the soft hum of conversation drift across the Palm Court at Raffles Hotel. Is it 1887 or 2012? The doormen, looking crisp in their distinctive Gieves & Hawkes uniforms, welcome arriving travellers. Somewhere deep in the hotel a butler swoops in from a teak… Read the full press release
Estonian Air announced Airline of the Year Silver Award winner
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — European Region Airline Association (ERA) recognized Estonian Air for its excellence and achievements with Airline of the Year 2012/2013 Silver Award. It is the first time the carrier has won an ERA Award. Estonian Air was recognised as an outstanding example of a successful link between an airport and a regional carrier,… Read the full press release
Concur Showcases Commitment to Helping Colleges and Universities Drive Down the Costs of Travel and Expense Management
Industry-leading innovation, partnership with Huron Consulting Group and higher education successes all on display at 2012 SCTEM Conference REDMOND, Wash., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, at the Society for Collegiate Travel and Expense Management Conference, Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) announced that the company continues to see success addressing the travel and expense management needs of the higher education community through… Read the full press release
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Announces The Commencment Of Stage Two Of A Multi-Million Dollar Transformation
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rendezvous Hotel Perth is excited to announce the start of the second stage of their multi-million dollar transformation. Positioned adjacent to one of Perth’s most beautiful beaches the transformation of Rendezvous Hotel Perth is part of a multi-million dollar re-branding initiative uniting Rendezvous Hotels and The Marque Hotels into one Rendezvous brand…. Read the full press release
VISIT FLORIDA CEO Chris Thompson Tapped to Head Brand USA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, VISIT FLORIDA – the state’s official tourism marketing corporation – held a Board of Directors meeting to establish a formal process for filling its soon-to-be vacant President and CEO position. This vacancy was created when Chris Thompson was officially announced as Brand USA’s new President and CEO, effective November… Read the full press release
Maldives holds a Road Show in Japan
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC) together with the tourism industry successfully completed a road show in major two cities, Fukuoka and Osaka in Japan on Sunday 9th September 2012. More than 90 different Japanese tour operators participated in this road show. The main objective of holding a road show is… Read the full press release
S7 Airlines и Deutsche Bahn заключили партнерское соглашение
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — S7 Airlines и Deutsche Bahn AG (Немецкие железные дороги) подписали соглашение, позволяющее пассажирам добраться в любую точку Германии по привлекательной цене. В рамках соглашения Rail&Fly пассажиры могут приобрести авиабилет на рейс S7 Airlines в Германию, включающий перевозку по железной дороге, и продолжить путешествие из аэропортов Франкфурта, Мюнхена и Дюссельдорфа на поезде в… Read the full press release
Metalsmiths Sterling Opens at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Metalsmiths Sterling is excited to open its new location at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. “Metalsmiths Sterling is a welcome addition to our community’s airport,” said Barry Rempel, President & CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority. “Offering travellers an array of quality shopping choices enhances the overall customer experience at the airport.” “We… Read the full press release
Running Late – Heathrow Express
WORK TARDINESS COSTS UK ECONOMY £9 BILLION (¹) 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — New research out today reveals that a whopping 590,000 people are late for work every single day, with work tardiness costing the economy £9 billion per year in lost time. More than half (56 per cent) of UK workers are late at least five times… Read the full press release
The Leading Hotels of the World Announces New Members in The United States and Europe
Luxury Leader Welcomes Magnificent Spas and Urban Gems NEW YORK, NY, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — An innovative new concept in hospitality, Mr. C Beverly Hills, represents a modern version of old-world simplicity and European glamour, providing today’s traveler with a comfortable and elegant experience that blends contemporary amenities with discreet, personalized service. The hotel’s 137 rooms and… Read the full press release
Marriott Completes Acquisition of Gaylord Hotels Brand and Hotel Management Company
Group and Meetings Portfolio Enhanced BETHESDA, Md., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) said today that it has completed the transaction announced on May 31 with Gaylord Entertainment Company, now Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), to acquire the Gaylord brand and hotel management company for $210 million. Gaylord Entertainment’s shareholders approved that… Read the full press release
ADAC gears up for the New Direct Abu Dhabi-Rome Flights
Partnership between Etihad Airways and Alitalia to enhance connectivity to Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Australia Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced today during the 18th World Route Development Forum in Abu Dhabi that it is finalizing its preparations to welcome Alitalia, the national airline of Italy,… Read the full press release
VANCOUVER NAMED THE WORLD’S MOST REPUTABLE CITY
VANCOUVER, BC, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Vancouver has been named the world’s most reputable city, according to an international poll conducted by the Reputation Institute. Every year, the Copenhagen-based organization surveys more than 18,700 people in 15 countries on the reputations of 100 cities that are selected according to population, gross domestic product and volume of… Read the full press release
CAA welcomes new pilot flying hours
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK’s aviation safety regulator today welcomed new EU rules that will standardise working hours for European airline pilots. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the new rules will benefit UK passengers and will not compromise safety. The CAA said it was pleased that the EU’s final draft, published today, includes several… Read the full press release
New Zealand’s Travelbug Goes Global With Expedia Affiliate Network
London, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN) announced its partnership with New Zealand’s Travelbug (www.travelbug.co.nz) today, one of the country’s most successful OTAs. The deal will see EAN powering Travelbug’s international hotels offering, as the site expands from its current domestic focus to sell hotels in destinations worldwide. Travelbug is using the latest version… Read the full press release
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens the Holiday Inn Express Utrecht Papendorp in the Netherlands
Joint Venture Partnership Opens Fourth in Nine-hotel Portfolio ARLINGTON, Va., 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of the 118-room Holiday Inn Express Utrecht Papendorp in the Netherlands. The hotel is the fourth to open of a nine-hotel portfolio being developed across the Netherlands. The portfolio is jointly owned by Interstate… Read the full press release
The 18th World Route Development Forum Opens today in Abu Dhabi
Over 2,800 senior professionals from airlines and airports around the world visit Abu Dhabi to establish strategic partnerships Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today the 18th World Route Development Forum, one of the largest international civil aviation industry events worldwide, opened in Abu Dhabi. Hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, the 18th World… Read the full press release
Thai Spa Association Honours 18 of Its Best at Inaugural Awards
Bangkok, 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eighteen of Thailand’s best products and services in the health and wellness sector scored top honours at the inaugural Thailand Spa and Well-being Awards held on September 20, 2012. A mix of large and established spa businesses as well as newcomers and innovators were conferred the awards in a night of… Read the full press release
CTC tradeshows build overseas business opportunities and relationships
Events in Mexico and Brazil capitalize on Canada’s growing strength in these two emerging markets. 2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tradeshow season is in full swing. The Canadian Tourism Commission(CTC) and its partners have been on the road, leading two important B2B events in Mexico and Brazil. The doors have just closed on a successful Conozca Canada & GoMedia Mexico at the Sheraton… Read the full press release
Tourism Australia welcomes new Sichuan Airlines services from Chengdu
2012-10-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Key facts It is expected Sichuan Airlines will announce a new direct service between Chengdu and Melbourne. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said it was the latest example of the China growth opportunity being fulfilled. Key quotes “Chengdu represents one of China’s fastest emerging secondary cities and largest aviation hubs in… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi International Airport Passenger Travel Surges in Summer 2012
Recording 2,633,805 passengers in the months of July & August 2012 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the World Route Development Forum opens its doors at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the event host released today the traffic report for Abu Dhabi international Airport for the months of July and August 2012…. Read the full press release
International Aviation Leaders Land in Abu Dhabi for Global Summit
Over 2,800 senior professionals, including 90 CEOs from airlines and airports around the world to visit Abu Dhabi for World Routes 201 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2012-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 30th of September will mark the official opening of the 18th World Route Development Forum, the largest annual international aviation event, at the Abu Dhabi… Read the full press release
RIVIERA MAYA’S ROSEWOOD MAYAKOBA REOPENS AFTER $1.6 MILLION RENOVATION
Award-Winning Resort Introduces New Suite Category, Menus, and Amenities for Grown-Ups and Kids RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – 2012-09-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Riviera Maya’s most luxurious resort, the 128 all-suite Rosewood Mayakoba, reopens today following a four-week, $1.6 million renovation, just in time to celebrate a new beginning of the Mayan Calendar. Led by renowned Mexican architect… Read the full press release